We've had a wild week of weather but the good news is it's set to stay dry if you're heading out and about this weekend.
Saturday is looking cloudy with sunny intervals in the afternoon and highs of 7C, while Sunday is chilly with highs of just 4C.
Looking for something to do? Then here are some ideas.
UPDATE: The Poole parkrun which was originally included on this list has been cancelled due to icy conditions. Get the latest travel and weather
Get dirty
Runners will be tackling hills, trails, mud and water in the Dirty Devil Stampede on Saturday. The tough race takes place at Bovington Tank training ground with distances of 5k, 10k or 15k available. Participants can run individually or as a team of three. There are prizes available for the top five individuals and the winning team. Entry starts from £15 and places are still available here
Learn about otters
Stour Valley Nature Reserve will be holding an Otter Day on Saturday. Join the RSPB at the Stour Barn before you head out in search of the elusive creatures. Learn all about otters and make an otter crown. There will also be two otter themed walks to enjoy, one at 8am and another at 4pm. The event is free but booking is essential, call 01929 556651.
Catch a panto
Miss out on a family panto over Christmas? There’s still time to catch one as the Highcliffe Charity Players’ present Robin Hood at the Regent Centre in Christchurch from Saturday. It runs for ten performances including three matinees, a mid-morning and a tea time ‘meet the cast’ show, from January 17-24. Expect great sets and costumes, popular show songs, dazzling dance routines, slapstick humour and of course plenty of audience participation. Tickets are £9.50-£13.50 and profits go to local charities.
Become a Swanage Pier volunteer
A volunteer recruitment day is taking place to Swanage Pier today from 10am to 2pm. The Swanage Pier Trust is an independent charity, funded by donations. With only two paid members of staff, the volunteers and annual members play an important role in welcoming visitors to the Pier. Roles include gate duty, painting and decorating, serving drinks and snacks in the cafe and general maintenance.
Help clean the beach
A beach clean is taking place at Hamworthy Common on Saturday at 11am. All volunteers are welcome.
Discover the wonders of the Jurassic Coast
Learn about the wonders of the Jurrasic Coast and even have a go at building your own at Swanage’s Durlston Castle. A new exhibition, curated by the Jurassic Coast Team, promises to uncover many secrets of what is England’s only natural World Heritage Site. The exhibition is free and runs 10.30am-4pm each day until February 5.
Try a new recipe
Feeling fancy? How about trying out Pan Seared Seabass with New Potatoes and Green Beans for your supper on Saturday? Classic Seville Oranga Marmalade with your breakfast on Sunday? Or the Hairy Dieters' Banana and Pineapple Cake?
Find out about the future of Boscombe
Live in Boscombe? Bournemouth council leader John Beesley will be answering your questions on the future of the area at the Boscombe Forum. The meeting takes place at King's Park Primary School between 10am and 12pm.
Join the Echo Film Club
Echo Film Club members can enjoy 2 for 1 entry at Empire Poole on Monday for the likes of Taken 3, Into The Woods, Foxcatcher and The Theory Of Everything (to name but a few). It's free to join and you can sign up at www.bournemouthecho.co.ul/filmclub. There's a full list of the films available for mobile users at bit.ly/befilms
Get ready to rumble
All Star Wrestling comes to Bournemouth Pavilion on Sunday. 'Vampire Warrior' Gangrel and the 20 stone metal masked marauder Thunder will be joining forces when they take on Norfolk brothers Roy and Zack Knight.
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