MakerSpace Local Craft Market
GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United KingdomDiscover a collective of local makers, artists, and small businesses with an emphasis on Valentine’s Day products and theme.
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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.
Discover a collective of local makers, artists, and small businesses with an emphasis on Valentine’s Day products and theme.
Learn about bespoke jewellery making with Paul Storm! Paul has over 20 years of experience designing and repairing handmade jewellery with precious metals and gemstones.
BCP local and autism activist, Arsenal Whittick, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most people hugged in 60 seconds. The current record is 88 people, which means we'll need 90+ volunteers to break it! Arsenal was diagnosed with autism at the age of 49, and has struggled with all forms of […]
Want to meet new people, learn something new and support your local community in 2025? Attend BCP Council's Volunteer Fair, where you can find out about all the upcoming opportunities to make a difference across the Dorset area. BCP Council currently recruit volunteers to support local libraries, museums, parks and open spaces, family centres, and more. […]
Learn about bespoke jewellery making with Paul Storm! Paul has over 20 years of experience designing and repairing handmade jewellery with precious metals and gemstones.
Join Dorset Tamil Sangam Community in celebrating Pongal Festival with traditional dances, festive sweets and delicious food. Enjoy cultural performances from Parai, Folk Dance, Bharatanatyam, and more! Whet your appetite with delicious dishes and festive sweets! Explore and shop from small businesses showcasing jewellery, home decor, crafts, cake baking, and more! WHAT IS THE PONGAL FESTIVAL? Pongal […]
Learn about bespoke jewellery making with Paul Storm! Paul has over 20 years of experience designing and repairing handmade jewellery with precious metals and gemstones.
Bring your last-minute Christmas presents to GATHER to be wrapped by the friendly volunteers from Diverse Abilities! This service is complimentary, but any donations towards Diverse Abilities will be gratefully received.
Poole Printmakers will be exhibiting their incredible, locally-produced prints in GATHER. Come along for interactive demonstrations, purchase unique art pieces, and find out more getting involved in their printmaking courses!
Poole Printmakers will be exhibiting their incredible, locally-produced prints in GATHER. Come along for interactive demonstrations, purchase unique art pieces, and find out more getting involved in their printmaking courses!
Poole Printmakers will be exhibiting their incredible, locally-produced prints in GATHER. Come along for interactive demonstrations, purchase unique art pieces, and find out more getting involved in their printmaking courses!
Poole Printmakers will be exhibiting their incredible, locally-produced prints in GATHER. Come along for interactive demonstrations, purchase unique art pieces, and find out more getting involved in their printmaking courses!

