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BCP Council brings its Lifeline service to Gather for the day. Find out about the personal alarm and response service that helps people live independently at home.
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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.
BCP Council brings its Lifeline service to Gather for the day. Find out about the personal alarm and response service that helps people live independently at home.
Coffin Club pops up at GATHER on Friday 16 October, 10am to 5pm. Free and everyone welcome.
Hello You Studios returns to Gather for a weekend pop up with Halloween mini photo shoots. Drop in and get the family in front of the camera.
Amelia’s Rainbow returns to Gather for a Halloween pop up. Browse crafty, autumnal and Halloween home décor, crafts, decorations and gifts, with all proceeds supporting the charity’s work with children with serious, life-limiting illnesses and disabilities and their families.
Coeliac UK comes to Gather for the day. Meet the local group, pick up practical advice on living gluten free and find out about support in the area.
A free day at Gather for expectant and new parents, Sunday 25 October, 11am to 3pm. Brought to you by Samantha Prewett Photography, sponsored by Puddle Ducks and in support of SPRING. Talks and taster sessions run through the day: a paediatric talk with Life Balance Chiropractic at 11:15am, a baby massage taster with Maria […]
UACT brings a Ukrainian art exhibition to Gather for four days, open 10am to 4pm daily. Alongside the artwork there is a fair of handmade items crafted by the local Ukrainian community. Come along, take a look and show your support.
Part of the national Festival of Social Science, hosted at Gather by Bournemouth University. From Waste to Worth: Can Everyday Things Become Something Valuable? is a free, hands-on drop-in workshop running 10am to 4pm, exploring waste, creativity and value during the cost-of-living crisis. Led by Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi-Endow of Bournemouth University Business School. Open to […]
The Bubba Hub brings a preloved buggy and stroller sale to Gather. New and expectant parents can browse and buy preloved baby equipment in one place, with local families selling on the prams, pushchairs and kit their little ones have outgrown. Open 10am to 4pm with some toddler entertainment to keep the little ones busy […]
Craftaholics Makers Market returns to Gather at The Dolphin on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 November, 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. […]
Beyond Brushes hosts a week long Christmas Fayre at Gather, open 10am to 4pm daily. Get a head start on your festive shopping with handmade gifts and decorations. More details to follow.
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 […]

