Verwood: What's On

(Please note that while every attempt is made to confirm the accuracy of the following. EVENTS & TIMES may change, therefore please confirm an event before travelling.)

For Local events, Theatre, Performances and / or Cinema at the Verwood Hub, Wimborne Tivoli, Regent Centre - Christchurch, Barrington Theatre Ferndown or The Barn in Ringwood - please select Picture or Link below

The HUB (Verwood), Brockway. Verwood. BH31 7QE
The Hub has many events on stage and also the Verwood Hub Cinema, brings you all the big blockbuster movies and the excitement of the big screen but for a fraction of the cost. Along with the Theatre there is also a Sports Hall, Gym, Fitness Studios, and a Cafe/Licensed Bar.

The Tivoli (Wimborne), 19 West Borough, Wimborne. BH21 1LT
The Tivoli was built in 1936 as a cine/theatre and the tradition of showing both films and live stage shows continues to the present day. Local people enjoy the finest and latest films available and with full surround sound. The Tivoli is justly proud that for a theatre of its size it has brought productions to this area which would not have been thought possible back in 1993. The feedback from artistes and agents backs up the claim to this phenomenal Success.

The Regent Centre. 51 High Street, Christchurch. BH23 1AS
In 1983 from small beginnings, it went from strength to strength until today with its with films, live shows and broadcasts, it has become an important and very popular venue.

Barrington Arts Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, BH24 9TH
The Barrington Centre is an arts and community hub serving Ferndown and the surrounding areas with a theatre, function rooms, cafe, and bar. In addition to the great entertainment at our theatre, we also host regular community activities provided by the likes of the Womens Institute.

Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood. Hampshire. BH24 1SE
The Barn is a brand-new multipurpose venue just inside the grounds of Ringwood School. The £2.5m building has been built thanks to a successful bid to the Condition Improvement Fund, granted by the Education and Skills Funding Agency in June 2021.

Daily - Mon. & Sat. 09:30 to noon in the Heritage Centre.
Visit the museum of the last working pottery in Verwood.
Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre museum and Coffee Shop. Entry FREE.

Saturday the 2nd December @ 16:00 to 19:00 Hrs. - Note the earlier time.
Verwood's Christmas Extravaganza -
The Christmas lights switch on will be at 04:30 p.m.
There will be many events including Children's fair ride, Face & Glitter Painting BBQ,, Candy floss & doughnuts.Verwood Concert Bras will play & carols will be sung around the tree. Along with other stalls and entertainment the Twinning Assoc. will supply mulled wine and the Heritage Centre hot coffee & Mince Pies.

Sunday the 3rd of December 2023 at 14:00 Hrs - Verwood Concert Brass
Verwood Community Band present
Music,Coffee and Cake in Verwood Memorial Hall.

Wednesday the 6th of December 2023 at 19:00 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
The Fireside Theatre play reading
at 123 Ringwood Road.
"The Reluctant Debutante" by William Douglas Home.

Thursday the 7th of December 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "Forest Birds, Owls & Buzzards" by Keith Partridge
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information.

January 2024

Thursday the 4th of January 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "New Beginnings at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve" by Mike Read.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 11th of January 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- A Talk by Norman Pearce of the Royal British Legion
on "Life as a Standard Bearer".
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Saturday the 20th to the 27th of January 2024
In 2024 Verwood Pantomime Society present
Dick Whittington
Verwood HUB, Brock Way. Tel:- 01202 828740
http://www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk/

February 2024

Thursday the 1st of February 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
Verwood Horticultural Society AGM
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
A talk by Neil Meldrum on "Ancient India".
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

March 2024

Thursday the 7th of March 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "The History & Development of Daffodils" by Gwynne Davies
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 14th of March 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- A Talk by Norman Richard Hurley
on "Atlantis".
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Thursday the 16th of March 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
Open Spring Show
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

April 2024

Thursday the 4th of April 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "The White Garden" by Chris Bird.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 11th of April 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- A talk by James Porter on
"The Oradour Massacre, France"
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

May2024

Thursday the 9th to the 13th of May 2024 - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Verwood Twinning Association is planning a visit from our French Friends from 'Oree d'Anjou' - as part of the Twinning / Jumelage celebrations.
We are looking for about 20 beds from people who are willing to host. Please contact our chairman Clive ( groveinaggis@yahoo.com ) if you can help or would like more details.

Thursday the 9th May 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "Broadstone Gardens" by Mike Webber.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 18th May 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
PLANT SALE.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

June 2024

Thursday the 6th of June 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk on "Climbers & Wall Shrubs" by Alan Eason.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 13th of June 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- This may change if the visit to the Strachenfest in Liederbach goes ahead.
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

July 2024

Thursday the 4th of July 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
SUMMER SHOW - members only
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 11th of July 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday the 30th July to 1st August 2024.
The New Forest Show
New Forest National Park, The Showground, Clay Hill, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH
Please visit their site at https://www.newforestshow.co.uk/ for more details.

Thursday the 22nd to Monday the 26th of August 2024
The Great Dorset Steam Fair - (Subject to Confirmation)
A354, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum DT11 8HX.
Please visit their site at https://www.gdsf.co.uk/

August2024

Thursday the 8th of August 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Saturday the 10th of August 2024
The Ellingham Show on the Somerley Estate.
Somerley Park, Nr Ringwood, BH24 3PL
Please visit their site at https://ellinghamshow.co.uk/ for more details.

Wed. & Thur. the 14th & 15th of August 2024 from 08:30
The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, North Dorset, SP7 9PL
Please visit their site at https://gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk/

Thursday the 22nd of August 2024
The Melplash Agricultural Show
23, South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NT
Please visit their site at https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/

August 2024
The Great Dorset Steam Fair - May return in 2024.
A354, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum DT11 8HX.
Please visit their site at https://www.gdsf.co.uk/

Friday the 23rd to Sunday the 25th of August 2024
Fordingbridge STEAM & Vintage Fest.
Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 1ND.
Day Entry £15, (Under 12 FREE) - After 5 p.m. £10.
Live bands from 7 p.m.
Please visit their site at https://www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk

Monday the 26th of August 2024 at noon - Potterne Park Verwood
Verwood Rotary's Rustic Fayre 2024.
(Free programs available in Verwood businesses)
August Bank Holiday from noon - 05:30 p.m.
Fun day for all the family in support of local & Rotary charities. Classic Vehicles, Stalls, Refreshments, Craft and Arena events.
Note:- For this day only normal access to Potterne Park is restricted as Verwood Rotary pay the council to limit access. All profits from entry fees go to Local Charities.

Thursday to Sunday the 29th Aug to the 1st of September 2024
The Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. - is currently in doubt.
Please visit their site at https://bournemouthair.co.uk/

September 2024

Thursday the 5th of September 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk TBA.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 12th of Sept. 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50)- inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Saturday the 14th of September 2024
Romsey Show
Broadlands Park, Romsey SO51 9LQ
Please visit their site at https://romseyshow.co.uk/

Thursday the 14th September 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
AUTUMN SHOW
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

October 2024

Thursday the 3rd of October 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk TBA.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 10th of Oct 2024 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
44th Annual AGM - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- A Talk by Wildlife Photographer -- Mike Reid on
"The Canadian Rockies Wildlife"
- Entry £4 (guests £4.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

November2024

Thursday the 7th of November 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk TBA.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Sunday the 10th November 2024 at 10:50 Hrs -
Royal British Legion Remembrance
We will gather at 10.50 a.m. (after a Church Service at St. Michael's) at the War Memorial, Ringwood Rd. (In front of the Heritage Centre.
- All are welcome to attend.
At 09:45 a Service will be held in St Michaels Church Verwood.
At 10:45 the company will March from St Michaels Church to Ferrett Green.
At 11:00 after a 2 minute silence wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial.
Please note the slight changes to the Marching route from St Michaels Church to Ferrett Green.
Leave St. Michaels Church, via Church Hill to Dewlands Way turn up Manor Road to the Crossroads then turn right on the B3081 (Station Rd.) and form up by the war memorial.

December 2024

Thursday the 5th of December 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A talk TBA.
- Non members welcome - £3 contribution.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Wed. 25th - Christmas Day

Thu. 26th - Boxing Day

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