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.)

Daily - Mon. & Sat. 09:30 to noon in the Heritage Centre.
Current Exhibition -
Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre museum and Coffee Shop. Entry FREE

Wednesday the 8th of March @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Plans Consultative Committee".

Thursday the 9th of March 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Friday the 10th of March 2023 at 10:00 Hrs to noon.
- Verwood Youth and Community Centre
SEN Parent Carer Group Coffee Morning
Come for coffee, chat, catch up and support.
- For more information speak with Louise 07944 916634 or Emma 07749 629088

Saturday the 11th of March 2023 at 12:30 Hrs
Verwood Horticultural Society
Open Spring Show in the Memorial Hall.
Open to non-members who can enter any of the 63 classes for free, ranging from Daffodils, Pot Plants, Shrubs, Flower Arranging, Homecraft, Photography, Handicrafts and Junior Classes.
- If anyone would like to participate, they can contact verwoodhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com for a full programme listing the rules and classes.
- Entry forms need to be in before 5pm on Thursday 9th March.
- Staging is between 8.30am and 11am on Saturday 11th March. Judging from 11am to 12.30pm.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information
The show will be open to visitors from 13:30 until the Prize Giving and Raffle at 4pm.
Admission 50p (accompanied children free)
Refreshments will be available.

Tuesday the 14th of March @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Finance & General Purposes Committee".
and "Amenities Committee"

Friday the 17th of March 2023 at 10:00 Hrs to noon.
- Verwood Youth and Community Centre
SEN Parent Carer Group Coffee Morning
Come for coffee, chat, catch up and support.
- For more information speak with Louise 07944 916634 or Emma 07749 629088

Friday the 20th of March 2023 at 10:30 Hrs.
Verwood Local Fundraising Committee - for Cancer Research.
Easter Coffee Morning. in URC Hall, Manor Road, Verwood.
Raffle, Tombola & Sales table - All very welcome

Tuesday the 22nd of March @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in Three Legged Cross Village Hall.
"Full Council Meeting".

Friday the 24th of March 2023 at 10:00 Hrs to noon.
- Verwood Youth and Community Centre
SEN Parent Carer Group Coffee Morning
Come for coffee, chat, catch up and support.
- For more information speak with Louise 07944 916634 or Emma 07749 629088

Saturday the 25th of March @ 19:30 Hrs. - Verwood Rotary presents Live
- in Verwood Memorial Hall
"SWING UNLIMITED"
BIG BAND DANCE
Tickets £13 - Licensed bar, Nibbles & Raffle.
Contact: Vern on 01202 824005

Wednesday the 29th of March @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Plans Consultative Committee".

April 2023

Saturday the 11th of April 2023 at 19:00 Hrs
- Verwood Rotary & Verwood Flower clubs present
A Charity Evening of "Floral Art" in the Memorial Hall.
In Aid of Macmillan Caring Locally
IRENE HICKSON will demonstrate her
--------"FASHION TRENDS".--------
Tickets £10 (small ploughmans Platter inc.)
- bring your own drinks and cutlery.
Available from Rotary or Flower Club members or
Contact Clive Grove on 01202 826449 (groveinaggis@yahoo.com ).

Thursday the 13th of April 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Thursday the 13th of April 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A Talk "The Jewel in the Crown" by J Colton
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Tuesday the 18th of April @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Finance & General Purposes Committee".

Wednesday the 19th of April @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Plans Consultative Committee".

Tuesday the 25th of April @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Full Council Meeting".

May 2023

Wednesday the 7th of May @ 12:00 to 17:00 Hrs.

Wednesday the 10th of May @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Plans Consultative Committee".

Thursday the 11th of May 2023 at 19:30 Hrs.
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Thursday the 11th of May 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A Talk "Mr Selfridge" by S Roberts
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Tuesday the 22nd of May @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Mayor Making".

Tuesday the 23rd of May @ 19:30 Hrs.
- in the Town Council Offices, Vicarage Rd.
"Full Council Meeting".

June 2023

Thursday the 1st of June 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A members only - Summer Show.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 8th of June 2023 at 19:30 Hrs - Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

July 2023

Thursday the 6th of July 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A Talk "Wood Carving" by M Tuck.
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 13th of July 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday the 25th, 26th & 27th July 2022.
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.

August 2023

Thursday the 10th of August 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Saturday the 12th of August 2023
on the Somerley Estate.
The Ellingham Show
Somerley Park, Nr Ringwood, BH24 3PL
Please visit their site at https://ellinghamshow.co.uk/ for more details.

Wed. & Thur. the 16th & 17th of August 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 24th of August 2022
The Melplash Agricultural Show
23, South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NT
Please visit their site at https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/

Thursday the 24th to Monday the 29th of August 2022
The Great Dorset Steam Fair
A354, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum DT11 8HX.
Please visit their site at https://www.gdsf.co.uk/

Monday the 28th of August 2023 at noon - Potterne Park Verwood
Verwood Rotary's Rustic Fayre 2023.
(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 31st Aug to the 3rd of September 2023
The Bournemouth Air Festival 2023
Please visit their site at https://bournemouthair.co.uk/

September 2023

Thursday the 7th of September 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
Members only "Autumn Show".
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Saturday the 9th of September 2023
Romsey Show
Broadlands Park, Romsey SO51 9LQ
Please visit their site at https://romseyshow.co.uk/

Thursday the 14th of Sept. 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

October 2023

Thursday the 5th of October 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
A Talk "My Japanese Journey" by R Legrand
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information.

Thursday the 12th of October 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Thursday the 26th of October 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
42nd Annual AGM - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

November 2023

Thursday the 2nd of November 2023 at 19:30 Hrs. - in the Memorial Hall.
- Verwood Horticultural Society presents
TBA
- Contact 01202 827622 for more information

Thursday the 9th of November 2023 at 19:30 Hrs
- Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Social Meeting - Verwood Heritage Centre.
- Entry £3 (guests £3.50) - inc refreshments
- Contact 01202 826449 or "Twinning @ Verwood.org".

Saturday the 11th November 2023 at 10:50 Hrs -
Remembrance Parade at the memorial in St. Michael's Church.
We will be gathering to pay our respects to the Fallen at the War Graves, in St. Michael's Church.
- All are welcome to attend.

Sunday the 12th November 2023 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 2023

Saturday the 2nd December @ 16:00 to 19:00 Hrs. - Note the earlier time.
Verwood's Christmas Extravaganza -
Father Christmas will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green. The lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play & carols will be sung around the tree. The Heritage Centre will supply Hot Coffee while outside the Twinning Association will again supply mulled wine and marshmallows, plus other local stalls and rides.