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SUMMARY:Helpful Hounds: Dogs at The Dolphin 🐾
DESCRIPTION:Join Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs at The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole on Saturday 2 May\, from 10am to 4pm\, for a fun friendly relaxed day celebrating dogs and the amazing work they do in our community. \nThroughout the day you’ll have the chance to meet some of our wonderful community dogs and assistance dogs\, find out more about the important roles they play\, and learn how assistance dogs are trained to support the people who rely on them every day. \nWhether you’re a dog owner or simply a dog lover there’ll be something for everyone. You do not need to bring a dog to join us. Everyone is welcome! If you do have a dog they can take part in some of our have-a-go activities and try out a few new skills with the support of our experienced trainers. \nWe’ll also have a chill zone where you can take a moment to relax unwind and enjoy the calm quiet company of a dog. Perfect if you’d like a gentler experience during your visit. \nThere will also be games prizes demos and talks throughout the day\, making this a great opportunity to learn more\, get involved\, and spend time with some truly special dogs. \nThis is a drop-in event so there’s no need to book and no set time slots. Just come along whenever suits you and enjoy everything on offer. \nCome and say hello\, meet the team\, and enjoy your bank holiday weekend with Helpful Hounds at The Dolphin. We’d love to see you there! 🐶💙
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/helpful-hounds-dogs-at-the-dolphin-%f0%9f%90%be/
LOCATION:Dorset
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SUMMARY:Poole Men's Shed
DESCRIPTION:Men’s Sheds is a bigger version of your typical garden shed. A friendly inclusive space where men can come together to work on projects at their own pace\, share skills and learn new ones along the way. \nAt its heart\, a Men’s Shed is about connection. It’s a place to socialise\, feel at home and stay active in the company of others who understand the value of good conversation\, a shared project and a well-stocked workbench. Whether someone wants to build\, repair\, tinker or simply sit and chat over a cup of tea\, there’s a warm welcome waiting. \nThe Group is a proud member of the UK Men’s Shed Association (membership number 49) and forms part of a wider movement that recognises the importance of community in later life. Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone but research consistently shows they have a particular impact on men. Men’s Sheds offers a practical answer. A space where people can meet regularly\, feel useful and build friendships that last. \nActivities vary depending on what members want to do. Some work on individual projects\, bringing their own ideas to life using the workshop facilities. Others take on group projects that benefit the Shed itself\, local charities or the wider community. From restoring furniture to crafting bird boxes\, building planters for local schools to helping out with community events\, the possibilities are wide open. \nBeyond the workshop there are social activities too. Coffee mornings\, day trips and visits to places of interest help keep things varied and give everyone the chance to get involved in different ways. \nYou do not need to arrive with skills or experience. Curiosity and a willingness to join in are more than enough. Drop by\, say hello\, and discover what a Shed community is really about.
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/poole-mens-shed-2/
LOCATION:Dorset
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading poetry\, join us in Poole Library on the second Saturday of every month and meet like-minded people! \nShared reading groups give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a good story. Each group is led by a volunteer or staff member who reads poetry aloud in bite-sized snippets. Everyone is then invited to explore\, discuss and comment as the theme unfolds.
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/poetry-reading-group/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Poole Library\, Kingland Road\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 1QE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MA Painting students from Arts University Bournemouth
DESCRIPTION:GATHER is transforming into a gallery for one day only as MA Painting students from Arts University Bournemouth bring their work to The Dolphin.\nStep into a curated exhibition of original paintings created by the next generation of artists. From experimental techniques to deeply personal subject matter\, this is a rare chance to see fresh contemporary work right here in Poole before it makes its way into the wider art world.\n\n Browse the exhibition Chat with the artists about their practice Grab a coffee from Street Food and make a morning of it Tuesday 19th to Sunday 24th May 10am to 4pm GATHER at The Dolphin\, Poole Free entry\, just drop in\n\nWhether you’re an art lover\, a creative yourself or simply curious\, come and discover the talent emerging from one of the UK’s leading creative universities.
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/ma-painting-students-from-arts-university-bournemouth/
LOCATION:Dorset
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SUMMARY:Dorset Arts Week with Poole Print Makers 
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Arts Week with Poole Print Makers \nGATHER is turning into a print lover’s paradise for Dorset Arts Week. Poole Print Makers are bringing their talent to The Dolphin with fresh affordable prints from over 25 local artists\, all available to buy and take home that same day. \nWhether you’re hunting for a one of a kind gift\, building your collection or just want something beautiful for your walls\, this is your chance to discover work straight from the people who made it. \nBrowse and buy original prints from 25+ Dorset artists \nMeet the printmakers behind the work \nHave a go yourself with daily drop in print sessions \nLearn more about the printmaking workshop in Poole Old Town \nNo booking needed. Just drop in\, get curious and maybe get a little inky. \n📅 Tuesday 27th May to Sunday 7th June \n🕙 10am to 4pm \n📍 GATHER at The Dolphin\, Poole BH15 1SZ \n🎟️ Free entry
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/dorset-arts-week-with-poole-print-makers/
LOCATION:Dorset
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SUMMARY:Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Film Friday lands at The Dolphin on Friday 29 May with three free experiences rolled into one community day out. The morning opens with the Disney Pixar favourite Up at 10:30am\, followed by The People of Poole series\, a set of three short films celebrating real stories from real people across our town. We close the day with the singalong showstopper The Greatest Showman on the big screen. No tickets needed\, no booking required. Just turn up\, grab a treat from Street Food upstairs and settle in for one of the best free things to do in Poole this May.
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/film-friday/
LOCATION:Dorset
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SUMMARY:Sensory Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Need a calmer environment for shopping? On the last Sunday of every month\, The Dolphin and its retailers will be operating with dimmed lights and quieter music to create a better experience for shoppers who experience sensory sensitivity.
URL:https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/event/sensory-sunday/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:The Dolphin Poole\, Dolphin Centre\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 1SZ\, United Kingdom
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