The Calendar

13 APRIL WORLD CLASS MAGIC, GRAND ILLUSIONS AND CIRCUS SKILLS FROM HIGH JINX

The High Jinx magic spectacular features magician, illusionist and circus skills expert Michael Jordan who regularly sells out Blackpool Tower and the show is a great introduction to live entertainment for families.

The Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG

22 APRIL

Dorset Neon Run

Join us and hundreds of Diverse Abilities supporters for a fun and colourful night of fundraising at our Dorset Neon Run. Trust us, Dorset Neon Run is a really fun event. You can run, jog, walk, or dance at your own pace around the course. There’ll be plenty of entertainment on the night to keep the atmosphere pumping. On the night, registration is open from 7pm, and runners will set off by 8.30pm. Poole Park, Poole, Dorset BH15 2SF

12 April

ABBOTSFIELD - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

29 April

Fore / Adventure - Kayak, Fish, Forage & Feast

Our trusty kayaks allow us to access the stunning Jurassic coastline for a journey into the wild. The wonderful creeks and islands of Poole Harbour and the chalky stacks of Old Harry Rocks are host to a whole array of wild edibles. Hop aboard a Fore adventure to source your supper with us by kayaking, fishing and foraging for the ingredients you need We happen to have some pretty nifty kayak fishing instructors on the team so you’re in the best hands to try and catch your lunch or dinner. We’ll be fishing off the kayaks using handlines for delicious fresh fish such as black bream, seabass and mackerel. We will pause along the way to identify and collect edible plants and seaweeds to go with any catch we may be lucky enough to hook! On our return back to base we will scour the shoreline & show you more tasty morsels before heading to our seaside pavillion for a wild cooking session to cook up your fishy feast (don’t worry if the sea gods aren’t on side we have plenty of fish to fry on stand by).

Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AP

Until16 April

Easter Holiday Bushcraft Special Embrace Spring with us on our family bushcraft and foraging sessions (min age 4+). Gather your tribe and join us in the woods to learn all sorts of bushcraft skills. Your session will involve several short activities so you will learn lots of new skills that you can take away to develop and build on together outdoors.

Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AP

16 APRIL HEAVY HORSE DEMONSTRATION DAY

A great day out for all the family. See the versatility of the heavy horse. We have:

• Heavy Horses working the land

• Wagon Rides

• Ring Displays

• Horses Ridden and Driven

• Trade Stands

• Refreshments

• Free Parking

Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead at all times Start time:10.30 a.m. until about 4.00 p.m.

Adults: £8.00 Senior Citizens: £6.00

SCHHA members and children under 16 FREE. Harbridge Farm, Ringwood (A338), Hampshire BH24 3PW

A ½ acre, New Forest garden set in a borrowed landscape of mature native trees, full of birdsong in spring. Planted for year-round interest but best in spring for the varied hue and texture of the foliage of trees, shrubs and ferns forming a foil for bright spring bulbs, early herbaceous and flowering shrubs. A large fish pond, and kitchen garden with some raised bed for vegetables and dahlias. Summerhouse for teas if wet. 10.30am-4.30pm. Home-made teas available. Abbotsfield, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 4AT

UNTIL 11 JUNE A CELEBRATION OF SKY: CLOUDSCAPE LINO PRINTS BY STEVE MANNING

An exhibition of cloudscape lino prints by Exeter-based printmaker Steve Manning. Working out of his attic studio with commanding views of sky and clouds, Steve is drawn to liminal places where sky and water merge and to ephemeral cloudscapes over big landscapes. Tues-Sun 10am-4pm; closed Mondays. The Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3QA