December 3, 2010 2 Comments
What is it that’s just so magical about snow? Like Marmite, you either love it or hate it and I am definitely a big fan. It is the one time that i am actually happy that it is so cold, it makes the chill worth it. I leapt out of bed this morning and straight outside. The snow was so fresh, the air so crisp. There is nothing more satisfying than the crunch of snow beneath your feet. Today I experienced a first, snow on the beach!
November 12, 2010 2 Comments
As eBay has kindly been reminding its customers, it is now just 43 days until Santa Clause visits. While this is still plenty of time, the shops do still enjoy making you panic! Here’s what’s on this Christmas:
Late night shopping is the first sign Christmas is around the corner, which starts in Bournemouth in this Monday (15th November). Times can be found here. Castlepoint is also doing late night shopping, information can be found here.
Bournemouth’s Christmas lights are now all up and ready to sparkle, the official switch on event will take place on the 28th November, complete with an extravagant Christmas Tree sponsored by Beales. Expect plenty of fun and festive entertainment, so wrap up warm!
Bournemouth is also playing host to a spectacular Christmas Market, running from 18th-24th December, and the ice rink is coming back to the BIC, running from 4th December to 27th February. The BIC will also be a wonderful place this Christmas for entertainment as it has so much on.
Meanwhile, in Poole, Santa Clause really is coming to town, on Sunday 21st November from 10am. Come and visit him in his grotto! Late night shopping also starts on this Sunday. (For all the dates and opening information click here).
On Friday 3rd December ‘Christmas on the Quay’ comes to Poole. There will be carol singing, a visit from Santa and activities for children such as tree decorating!
From Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th December, Town Square (outside Sainsbury’s) will be hosting a Christmas Arts Market selling a range of beautiful locally made gifts.
On Thursday 9th December there will be a Christmas Lantern Parade, taking place from 6pm. Mince pies and Carol singing will be accompanying this magical event.
For more information about what’s on in Poole click here.
November 10, 2010 Leave a comment
Shoon, a small shoe company with over nearly 30 stores across the UK is leaving the sunny town of Bournemouth after 15 years.
The shop sold brands such as UGG, Gabor, Timberland, Ecco and FitFlop. The nearest Shoon shop to Bournemouth is now in Salisbury, or you can still buy shoes and accessories such as scarves, gloves, hats and bags online at www.shoon.com
November 8, 2010 2 Comments
This weekend really did start with a bang as people everywhere celebrated bonfire night: The town of Poole went all out, holding the largest free firework extravaganza on the south coast, Sponsored by (local radio stations) Quayside and Wave 105. Lots of family friendly entertainment was provided, such as street entertainers Jamie Maidment, Dick Danger and Dominic, and much more like fire performers, jugglers, bouncy castles, children’s rides, a climbing wall and a junior disco.
Later in the night at 7:30pm, Bournemouth Carnival Band paraded down the Quay dressed as Batman, bringing their unique blend of music and comedy crazy antics to Poole Quay – super!
Live music was also provided by Samba Panashe and Celtic rockers Black Sheep, topped off at 8:00pm by a spectacular firework display.
As always, it was a very busy turnout and fulfilled its promise of being a wonderful evening.
November 8, 2010 Leave a comment
Bournemouth held one of its noisiest events of the year: The Block Party.
This is the night when Lansdowne is transformed into a wonderland for 2000 party people, with one wristband giving you access to a range of music and venues, from 8:00pm-5:00am. Party goers went to see the best live acts and DJ’s around, such as Example and Caspa.
Venues included were: Ibar, The Inferno, Litten Tree, The Old Firestation, Dusk Til Dawn and Fruit Bar.
Some had a very good night, Chris Smith described it as “Sick”, however, Tasha Bennet thought differently. She expected an incredible night but was very disappointed with the prices and the venues.
Local residents who lived near the venues were not pleased either, complaining it was “noisy and rowdy”. The noise continued well into the early hours of the morning, and the mess and broken glass the morning after was vast. Fights also broke out, meaning the police had a very busy night.
According To Anni 