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WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON

Browse our full range of upcoming events in Poole.

GATHER

Black GATHER logo on white background
Address
Ground Floor, The Dolphin
Poole, Dorset BH15 1SZ United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 01202 339955
Website https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/meet-gather/

The Dolphin’s GATHER event space is a free venue for individuals, organisations and charities to host a wide range of events for the local community. This includes charity fundraisers, pop-up shops, art exhibitions, children’s entertainment, education and employment fairs, interactive workshops and more. The Dolphin hosted 328 different events in GATHER in 2023, which brought in over 56,000 visitors.


The GATHER space is 1,600sq ft, and is furnished with free WiFi, a kitchen sink and an external chalkboard where hosts can advertise their event to passersby. GATHER is in a central location on the ground floor and is easily accessible for all community members.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Beyond Brushes by Annie – Travel Print Pop-up Shop

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Beyond Brushes by Annie brings a travel print pop-up shop to Gather for one week only, from Thursday 5 to Wednesday 11 November, open 10am to 4pm daily. Shop the full collection of railway inspired vintage travel posters covering Dorset and the wider UK. Prints can be personalised and taken away the same day, and […]

  • 16 Days of Activism – Art Exhibition

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    An art exhibition at Gather marking the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence, brought to The Dolphin by Soroptimist International Bournemouth. The exhibits are created by Arts University Bournemouth students and run as a competition. Come and vote for the three pieces that move you most. Free to view, open 10am […]

  • Hello You Studios

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Hello You Studios returns to Gather for a weekend pop up.

  • Poole Men’s Shed

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Poole Men’s Shed returns to Gather for a week. See what the Shedders have been making, have a chat and find out how to get involved.

  • Craftaholics Makers Market

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Craftaholics Makers Market returns to Gather at The Dolphin on Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 December, from 10am to 3pm each day. Browse a treasure trove of handmade pieces created by talented local makers, from jewellery, greetings cards and bags to cushions, framed pictures, crochet goods and patchwork, all lovingly designed and crafted by hand. […]

  • Operation Christmas – MyTime Young Carers

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    MyTime Young Carers brings Operation Christmas to Gather, raising funds and awareness so that young carers across Dorset get a proper Christmas of their own.

  • Student Fine Art Christmas Pop Up – Bournemouth and Poole College

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Fine art students from Bournemouth and Poole College take over Gather for a Christmas pop up. Original work by emerging local artists, with pieces to buy and the makers on hand to talk about them.

  • Christmas Biscuit Workshop – Diverse Abilities

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset charity Diverse Abilities is hosting a Christmas Biscuit Workshop at GATHER in the Dolphin Shopping Centre. Choose from three timed sessions across the day, at 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm, with each one lasting around an hour. You will decorate a selection of festive biscuits to gift to loved ones or enjoy together over a […]

  • Poole Print Makers

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Poole Print Makers round off the year at Gather with nine days of original prints. Browse and buy work by members of the group, perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts.

  • Transforming Care Together – Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Big changes are taking place at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals. How could they affect you? Drop in to Gather between 10am and 4pm to chat with hospital staff, hear about the transformation under way across University Hospitals Dorset and have your questions answered.