Anniversaries

Purbeck Film Festival

Rowan Atkinson to headline 30th anniversary season of Purbeck Film Festival

Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has made a grand return to the South Coast as she prepares to celebrate 80 years since her launch in October 1946

Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has made a grand return to the South Coast as she prepares to celebrate 80 years since her launch in October 1946

World's last seagoing paddle steamer visiting the South Coast this month

Members and guests outside the boathouse enjoying the celebrations

Members and guests outside the boathouse enjoying the celebrations

Swanage Sea Rowing Club celebrates 25 years of success and community spirit

The Mediaeval Baebes

The Mediaeval Baebes

Internationally acclaimed music ensemble to perform in Christchurch in December

Susan Penhaligon

Susan Penhaligon

Agatha Christie

75th anniversary tour of classic Agatha Christie play to return to Poole venue

Residents and visitors celebrate the 35th anniversary of Colten Care’s Whitecliffe House at the Blandford care home’s afternoon party.

Residents and visitors celebrate the 35th anniversary of Colten Care’s Whitecliffe House at the Blandford care home’s afternoon party.

Blandford Forum care home swings into sparkling 35th anniversary celebration

The Avon Social Club, on Avon Road in Charminster, is proudly celebrating 100 years at the heart of the local community this August

The Avon Social Club, on Avon Road in Charminster, is proudly celebrating 100 years at the heart of the local community this August

Avon Social Club in Charminster celebrating its 100th anniversary this month

Bournemouth Airport is celebrating its 85th birthday this week following a record-breaking year in which it has seen more passengers than ever before.

Bournemouth Airport is celebrating its 85th birthday this week following a record-breaking year in which it has seen more passengers than ever before.

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport celebrating its 85th birthday following record-breaking year

Future Roots, a Dorset-based not-for-profit charitable organisation, marked its 20th anniversary on July 18 with a reunion of around 100 former participants, now adults, at its base at Rylands Farm in Holnest.

Future Roots, a Dorset-based not-for-profit charitable organisation, marked its 20th anniversary on July 18 with a reunion of around 100 former participants, now adults, at its base at Rylands Farm in Holnest.

Future Roots marks 20 years with reunion of 100 former participants in Dorset

Charlie Raven at Poole Harbour Festival in 2025

Charlie Raven at Poole Harbour Festival in 2025

Poole Harbour Festival

Limited tickets remaining for 'beloved' music festival in Poole this weekend

The New Forest Business Partnership marked its 25th anniversary with a garden party and anniversary dinner on July 13, held at The Nici New Forest.

The New Forest Business Partnership marked its 25th anniversary with a garden party and anniversary dinner on July 13, held at The Nici New Forest.

New Forest Business Partnership marks 25 years of success and friendship

Nicholas Bailey

Nicholas Bailey

Lighthouse Theatre

75th anniversary tour of iconic Agatha Christie thriller to come to Dorset venue

The team at Specsavers Poole, which has nearly 400 years of combined experienced, welcomed Dame Mary Perkins to the store as part of the anniversary recognising four decades of eye and hearing care on the high street.

The team at Specsavers Poole, which has nearly 400 years of combined experienced, welcomed Dame Mary Perkins to the store as part of the anniversary recognising four decades of eye and hearing care on the high street.

Co-founder of Specsavers joins Poole store's 40th anniversary celebrations

Broadway Showtunes runs from July 16 to July 18 at Bournemouth Pavilion

Broadway Showtunes runs from July 16 to July 18 at Bournemouth Pavilion

Bournemouth theatre school celebrates 30 years with West End homecoming

Armonico Consort will perform at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, October 1

Armonico Consort will perform at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, October 1

Choir to perform at Dorset venue in October celebrating their 25th anniversary

St Nicholas Pre-School marked its 50th anniversary at St Nicholas Church, celebrating alongside children, families, staff, former pupils and Tom Hayes MP.

St Nicholas Pre-School marked its 50th anniversary at St Nicholas Church, celebrating alongside children, families, staff, former pupils and Tom Hayes MP.

Bournemouth pre-school celebrates 50 years of supporting local families

Kelly Eyecare Winton is celebrating 21 years of serving the local community by hosting a special Anniversary Open Week from July 6 to July 11, inviting existing and new patients to join in the celebrations.

Kelly Eyecare Winton is celebrating 21 years of serving the local community by hosting a special Anniversary Open Week from July 6 to July 11, inviting existing and new patients to join in the celebrations.

Local Dorset opticians celebrate 21 years with anniversary open week this week

Head & Wheble, a family-run funeral directors based in Bournemouth, celebrated their 100th anniversary in June with a special centenary celebration event at the Marsham Court Hotel

Head & Wheble, a family-run funeral directors based in Bournemouth, celebrated their 100th anniversary in June with a special centenary celebration event at the Marsham Court Hotel

Family-run funeral directors in Bournemouth celebrate their 100th anniversary

75th anniversary celebration cake for The Sheiling Ringwood

75th anniversary celebration cake for The Sheiling Ringwood

Specialist school and college in Ringwood celebrating 75 years of community

Whitefox chartered surveyors celebrate their 20th anniversay with invited guests at the Italian Villa at Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset.

Whitefox chartered surveyors celebrate their 20th anniversay with invited guests at the Italian Villa at Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset.

Bournemouth-based property and construction consultancy marks 20th anniversary

Ballard House, which dates back to 1906

Ballard House, which dates back to 1906

Award-winning school celebrating 30 years and new headteacher

Blankets knitted by residents handed over to Ferndown Community Support. From left: charity co-founder and director Hannah Hobbs-Chell, Amberwood House Home Manager Kerry Mason, resident Sheila Shire and Companionship Team Leader Madeleine Baker.

Blankets knitted by residents handed over to Ferndown Community Support. From left: charity co-founder and director Hannah Hobbs-Chell, Amberwood House Home Manager Kerry Mason, resident Sheila Shire and Companionship Team Leader Madeleine Baker.

'Blooming marvellous' as anniversary season takes shape at Ferndown care home

Dorset museum to mark 10th anniversary with Big Jurassic Birthday Bash event

A look inside the Royal Bath Hotel on Bath Road in Bournemouth shows a series of upgrades to communal areas and bedrooms following investment by Elite Venue Selection ahead of its 188th anniversary.

A look inside the Royal Bath Hotel on Bath Road in Bournemouth shows a series of upgrades to communal areas and bedrooms following investment by Elite Venue Selection ahead of its 188th anniversary.

First look inside revamped and upgraded 'historic' Bournemouth luxury hotel

Having taken Britain’s Got Talent by storm this year, locally-based boy band SOS are ready to rock the mic at Poole Harbour Festival.

Having taken Britain’s Got Talent by storm this year, locally-based boy band SOS are ready to rock the mic at Poole Harbour Festival.

Poole Harbour Festival

Bournemouth boy band who wowed audiences on BGT to perform at Poole festival

Christchurch’s highly popular, family-friendly smooth Jazz Festival, Stompin’ on The Quomps, is back on The Quomps to celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 1.

Christchurch’s highly popular, family-friendly smooth Jazz Festival, Stompin’ on The Quomps, is back on The Quomps to celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 1.

Popular jazz festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Dorset this summer

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

Hall and Woodhouse

Family-owned independent brewery marks 249 years with day of celebration

The water meadow site adjacent to the Thomas Hardy Trail and a short stroll from Stinsford Church

The water meadow site adjacent to the Thomas Hardy Trail and a short stroll from Stinsford Church

Dorset CPRE seeking sponsorship to plant hundreds of trees in Dorset

The team at Skin ID, the luxury CQC-registered medical skin clinic at 296 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, celebrates its fifth birthday with a special anniversary evening for clients, friends and supporters, marking half a decade of pioneering medical

The team at Skin ID, the luxury CQC-registered medical skin clinic at 296 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, celebrates its fifth birthday with a special anniversary evening for clients, friends and supporters, marking half a decade of pioneering medical

Skin clinic in Dorset celebrates five years of glowing results

Dorset Nursing Supplies uniforms to Chama District Hospital in Zambia’s Muchinga Province

Dorset Nursing Supplies uniforms to Chama District Hospital in Zambia’s Muchinga Province

Dorset family business donates thousands of hospital uniforms to workers in Zambia

Samaritans of Bournemouth and District

Samaritans of Bournemouth and District

Samaritans in Bournemouth celebrating 65th anniversary

The Poole and District Model Railway Society, originally formed as the Bournemouth Model Railway Society on August 31, 1956, is marking 70 years since its inception.

The Poole and District Model Railway Society, originally formed as the Bournemouth Model Railway Society on August 31, 1956, is marking 70 years since its inception.

Poole and District Model Railway Society

Model railway society in Dorset celebrates its 70th anniversary

Swanage Information Centre, The White House, 2026

Swanage Information Centre, The White House, 2026

Tourist information centre in Dorset to mark milestone anniversary next week

Wickmead residents and team join the celebrations at the home's 10th anniversary party.

Wickmead residents and team join the celebrations at the home's 10th anniversary party.

Bournemouth care home marks milestone anniversary with afternoon of celebrations

A Maserati at Dorset Blind Association's Motor Show at Lulworth Castle

A Maserati at Dorset Blind Association's Motor Show at Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle

Charity motor show at Lulworth Castle marks 10th anniversary with £42,000 raised

Kaiser Chiefs will headline Poole Harbour Festival this summer

Kaiser Chiefs will headline Poole Harbour Festival this summer

Poole Harbour Festival

Acclaimed rock band to headline major music festival in Dorset this summer

Waverley, the World's last seagoing paddle steamer

Waverley, the World's last seagoing paddle steamer

World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit South Coast in September

The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show returns to the grounds of Lulworth Castle on Sunday, May 17.

The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show returns to the grounds of Lulworth Castle on Sunday, May 17.

Lulworth Castle

Charity motor show at Lulworth Castle to mark 10th anniversary next weekend

Magna Sinfonia's first concert at St Nicholas Church in Corfe Mullen on June 18, 2016.

Magna Sinfonia's first concert at St Nicholas Church in Corfe Mullen on June 18, 2016.

Orchestra to mark 10th anniversary with performance at Dorset venue next month

That’ll Be the Day returns to Bournemouth Pavilion with an anniversary performance on Sunday, May 10.

That’ll Be the Day returns to Bournemouth Pavilion with an anniversary performance on Sunday, May 10.

Bournemouth Pavilion

UK’s longest running rock and pop show to return to Bournemouth venue

The Talbot Heath community came together last week to celebrate the school’s 140th birthday

The Talbot Heath community came together last week to celebrate the school’s 140th birthday

Bournemouth school marks 140th anniversary with special event

Will and Daisy Bevis, co-founders of Studio One, celebrating their first birthday

Will and Daisy Bevis, co-founders of Studio One, celebrating their first birthday

Christchurch-based fitness studio marks first anniversary with new plans

Richmond Park Bowls Club celebrated its 120th anniversary on Sunday, April 26 with Tom Hayes MP officially opening the celebration day.

Richmond Park Bowls Club celebrated its 120th anniversary on Sunday, April 26 with Tom Hayes MP officially opening the celebration day.

Dorset Bowls club marks 120th anniversary with Bournemouth MP in attendance

Richmond Park Bowls Club will celebrate its 120th anniversary on Sunday, April 26

Richmond Park Bowls Club will celebrate its 120th anniversary on Sunday, April 26

Dorset Bowls club to mark 120th anniversary with special open day tomorrow

Chief executive Leigh Bartlett addresses the audience at MSP Capital’s 45th anniversary celebration in Poole.

Chief executive Leigh Bartlett addresses the audience at MSP Capital’s 45th anniversary celebration in Poole.

'Built to last' as property finance lender in Dorset celebrates 45th anniversary

The Sheriff of Poole, Karen Rampton, bowling, watched by the Mayor, Mark Howell.

The Sheriff of Poole, Karen Rampton, bowling, watched by the Mayor, Mark Howell.

Bowling club in Dorset celebrates 100 years of sporting success

The Spitfire and Dakota flying over from Boscombe Pier, as part of the Spitfire 90 Memorial Flights

The Spitfire and Dakota flying over from Boscombe Pier, as part of the Spitfire 90 Memorial Flights

Spitfire flies over Bournemouth to mark special anniversary

The staff of Lawton Engineering in Poole.

The staff of Lawton Engineering in Poole.

Poole metal engineering firm marks 25th anniversary with bright future ahead

Ellis Jones Solicitors’ partner Deborah Leask and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) chief executive Dougie Scarfe

Ellis Jones Solicitors’ partner Deborah Leask and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) chief executive Dougie Scarfe

Dorset law firm and Bournemouth orchestra mark 10th anniversary

Kaiser Chiefs will headline Poole Harbour Festival this summer

Kaiser Chiefs will headline Poole Harbour Festival this summer

Poole Harbour Festival

Popular rock band to headline major musical festival in Dorset this summer

Yarrells School in Upton, Poole

Yarrells School in Upton, Poole

Poole school approaches 100th anniversary in 2027 with early years expansion

Dorset Council will fly the White Ensign over County Hall until April 16.

Dorset Council will fly the White Ensign over County Hall until April 16.

Dorset Council marks Falklands War anniversary with White Ensign tribute

A very special letter from King Charles III stole the show as Maurice and Noreen Guy marked an incredible 70 years of marriage at their Poole care home.

A very special letter from King Charles III stole the show as Maurice and Noreen Guy marked an incredible 70 years of marriage at their Poole care home.

Platinum wedding anniversary

Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with 'fuss' and a card from the King

Upton Bay Care Home, in Hamworthy, Poole threw a party to celebrate 5 years of serving the local community.

Upton Bay Care Home, in Hamworthy, Poole threw a party to celebrate 5 years of serving the local community.

Local Dorset care home marks five years of supporting residents in style