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"The Swinging Sixties" Sat 23rd July

"New Romantics Era" - Saturday 20th Aug information for Bournemouth, Dorset, on the official site for Bournemouth Bowling Club

Thu 23 JulBournemouth Bowling Club(3.4mi)

via Bournemouth Bowling ClubLocal gem

Community

"The Swinging Sixties"

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Thu 23 JulBournemouth Bowling Club(3.4mi)

via Bournemouth Bowling ClubLocal gem

Community

Seedlings

Seedlings Baby & Toddler Group meets every Thursday (during term-time). We have two Seedlings sessions to choose from: Session 1: 9:15am-10:30am. Session 2: 10:45am-12noon. All babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children are welcome for free play, crafts & activities, music, singing and snack! All families are required to book on to our weekly Seedlings sessions. This can be done via the St Barnabas Church website: [www.stbarnabasbearwood.org.uk ](http://www.stbarnabasbearwood.org.uk)by selecting 'Seedlings' on the church calendar. The Seedlings booking links will also be posted each week on the Seedlings Facebook Group: St Barnabas Seedlings Baby & Toddler Group. There is a suggested donation of £1 per family for a Seedlings session, but we do not wish this to be a barrier to families joining us. All members of our team are DBS checked and have completed Safeguarding Training. If you are unable to attend after booking, please let us know by calling the church office: , or emailing Hannah: . For more information about Seedlings, you can find us on Facebook or email Hannah, our Children & Families Worker (see info above).

Thu 23 Jul09:15St Barnabas Church(1.8mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Children & Family

Around £1

[X] Seedlings

Thu 23 Jul09:15St Barnabas Church(1.8mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Community

2026-07-23 09:00 - Preschool Morning Session

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 1AE

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Johns Church Wimborne(3.8mi)

via St Johns Church Wimborne

Children & FamilyCommunity

Preschool Morning Session

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 1AE

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Johns Church Wimborne(3.8mi)

via St Johns Church Wimborne

Community

Seedlings

Seedlings Baby & Toddler Group meets every Thursday (during term-time) from 9:30-11am. All babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children are welcome for free play, crafts & activities, music, singing and snack! All families are required to book on to our weekly Seedlings sessions. This can be done via the St Barnabas Church website: [www.stbarnabasbearwood.org.uk ](http://www.stbarnabasbearwood.org.uk)by selecting 'Seedlings' on the church calendar. The Seedlings booking link will also be posted each week on the Seedlings Facebook Group: St Barnabas Seedlings Baby & Toddler Group. There is a suggested donation of £1 per family for a Seedlings session, but we do not wish this to be a barrier to families joining us. All members of our team are DBS checked and have completed Safeguarding Training. If you are unable to attend after booking, please let us know by calling the church office: , or emailing Hannah: . For more information about Seedlings, you can find us on Facebook or email Hannah, our Children & Families Worker (see info above).

Thu 23 Jul10:45St Barnabas Church(1.8mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Children & Family

Around £1

[X] Seedlings

Thu 23 Jul10:45St Barnabas Church(1.8mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Theatre

Around £8

Musical Storybox Classes at The Reef Community Centre

Musical Storybox Classes at The Reef Community Centre - Thursdays Mixed Class (0-4 years old) 10am – 10.45am Babies (0-1 years old) 11am – 11.45am Classes £8 or block booking available Sibling discounts available

Thu 23 Jul11:00Reef Youth and Community Centre(4.5mi)

via Reef Youth and Community CentreLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Summer Recital: Liquorice Clarinet Quartet

Summer Recital: Liquorice Clarinet Quartet Occurring for 1 hour Venue St Stephen's Bournemouth Address St Stephen's Road Bournemouth, BH2 6JZ, United Kingdom Doors & refreshments from 12 noon. Free entry, all welcome. Event held in a Church Music Organ

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Stephen's Church(3.6mi)

via St Stephen's ChurchCurated

Cinema

Golden Classics Film Club

Spotted Golden Classics Film Club on St Barnabas Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul13:45St Barnabas Church(1.8mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Likely freeLive Music

Summer Recital: Liquorice Clarinet Quartet

Doors & refreshments from 12 noon. Free entry, all welcome.

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Stephen's Church(3.6mi)

via St Stephen's ChurchCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Harder sounds hard house social club

Harder sounds have created a hard house social club . If you love all things hard house this is the place for you. No set plan on music just 6 hours of back to back hard house . Bring your usbs and swap tunes. Create a community around the love of hard house . If you would like to play at a future event you need to attend these events. Djs on the 23rd Mahoney Matt warne Lee thompson Amy guy Spykz n squires Cut-up See you on the dancefloor . The four horsemen have the finest spirits selection in the whole of bournemouth Treat yourself you know you want to

Thu 23 Jul18:00The Four Horsemen(3.5mi)

via The Four HorsemenCurated

Community

Europe North FamilySearch Centre Connect - Poole England Stake - Poole Stake 2026

Gather, Learn & Collaborate For all who support FamilySearch centres to learn, connect, and strengthen one another across the Europe North Area. A monthly online gathering designed to uplift, unify, and equip everyone involved in centre work. Think of it as a space to share best practices, get quick training, hear FamilySearch updates, and build community with others who love this work just as much as you do. When: 4th Thursday each month, 7:00–8:00 p.m. (London time) Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 980 3860 9861 Passcode: 856237 (Join Zoom Meeting) Who’s invited: FSC Coordinators and All those who support the operation, leadership, or purpose of FamilySearch centres at any level. Each session will include FamilySearch updates, focused training, examples of good practice, and opportunities for questions and shared learning. Our aim is to strengthen consistency across the Area, provide helpful resources, build a stronger sense of community, and ensure every centre feels supported, equipped, and connected in its mission. Meetings will be in English and will not be recorded. However, general announcements and key updates will be sent via FamilyHistoryMail following the meeting.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Poole Stake - Church of Jesus Christ(1.2mi)

via Poole Stake - Church of Jesus Christ

Community

Toast & Limitless

School Years 6-8 and years 9-13. Games, Challenges, food, tuck, chill and more! £2 per week which is invoiced for at the end of each term. For more info

Thu 23 Jul19:00Bournemouth Community Church(3.4mi)

via Bournemouth Community Church

Community

2026-07-23 19:00 - Bell ringing practice - Angie Jasper

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 7LX

Thu 23 Jul20:00All Saints' Church(3.3mi)

via All Saints' Church

Community

Bell ringing practice - Angie Jasper

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 7LX

Thu 23 Jul20:00All Saints' Church(3.3mi)

via All Saints' Church

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Venues with events near Manning's Heath

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Barnabas Church1.8 miles away Poole Stake - Church of Jesus Christ1.2 miles away

More about Manning's Heath

Dorset, England

Manning's Heath sits quietly in Dorset with more green space than any sensible person needs on a Saturday morning. There are plenty of local clubs and community halls where neighbours gather for a chat or a game of bowls without needing to book a table at a restaurant. The village hall often hosts a tea party that smells of baking apple pie, while the parish church organises events that keep families busy all afternoon. It is rare to find a spot this peaceful yet so full of local life, and we make sure you know what's on without asking for directions. You can drop by the sports centre for a gentle swim or catch a show at the community venue before heading home for dinner. Near Here keeps track of everything from market days to garden fairs so you never miss a chance to meet someone new down the road.

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