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Weymouth Events 2011.

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Festival and Events 2011

These details are correct at the time of going to press and The Wilton Guest House holds no responsibility for the cancellation of any of the events listed below.

Events and Festivals can be subject to change/cancellation due to weather or operational restraints and conditions. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01305 785747 before travelling.

Weymouth and Portland Festivals and Events 2011

January

8 Weldmar Seasonal Circuit – Weymouth Esplanade
21 Market 2 - 3.30pm, St Martin's Community Hall Broadmayne,
27 Holocaust Memorial Day Service – Radipole Park Gardens. Short service at 11 am.

February

12 Feb to 30 April Spring in Here at the Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
18 Market 2 - 3.30pm, St Martin's Community Hall Broadmayne.

March

18 Market 2 - 3.30pm, St Martin's Community Hall Broadmayne.
26 & 27 March Oppie Spring Championship 2011. www.wpnsa.org.uk
27 March Best of Dorset, Leisure Show – Weymouth Pavilion.

April

April to End of October 2011 – Every Tuesday evening starting at the Pavilion Theatre and ending at Brewers Quay. New for 2011 Smuggling Tours of Weymouth – 700 years of smuggling tales from this Dorset Harbour and Coast.
Adults £5 and Children £2. www.pikeandshot.com or 07771 824495

April to End of October 2011 – Haunted Harbour Tours - Every Wednesday evening starting and finishing at the Weymouth Old Town Hall by the Boot Inn at 7 pm. Discover the long forgotten haunts of history around the famous Old Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Harbour. Many of the Harbourside Inns have reported haunted happenings and sightings. Join us if you dare!! Adults £5 and Children £2. www.pikeandshot.com or 07771 824495

9 & 10 April Optimist Selections. www.wpnsa.org.uk
10 April British Heart Foundation “Great Parks Walk” – Starting at Lodmoor Country Park, walking through the Borough Gardens.
16 & 17 April Laser 4.7 class open. www.wpnsa.org.uk
End of April Easter Fun Half Term Fun – Egg Hunts, Shopping Extravaganza, Hockey & Squash Festivals – Throughout the Borough
22, 23, 24 & 25 April The Giant Easter Egg Hunt – Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
24 April Pirate Day at the Nothe Fort.
24 April Easter Fun & Games – Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm to 5 pm.
25 April Anzac Day Memorial Service – Weymouth Seafront.
30 April to 2 May UKWA National Championships 2011 Round 1. www.wpnsa.org.uk
30 April to 2 May Sigma 38 Nationals. www.wpnsa.org.uk

May

Every Wednesday evening throughout May, June, July and August – Beach Tag Rugby from 6 pm to 8.30 pm on the Pavilion end of Weymouth Beach. Individuals and Teams welcome. Email: enquiries@weymouthrfc.org.uk

1 & 2 May International Beach Kite Festival – Weymouth Beach.
2 May Fireworks and Night Kite Flying – Weymouth Bay
15 May The Bustinskin Osprey Sprint Triathlon – WPNSA, 8 am.
15 May Meet the Club Day – Jubilee Clock, Weymouth Esplanade. Static vintage and classic car display. 10 am to 4 pm.
15 May Dorset Vintage Motorcycle Rally – Pavilion Forecourt
Mid May – End June Baby Swans Hatching – Abbotsbury Swannery. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
19 & 20 May IAPS National Sailing Regatta 2011. www.wpnsa.org.uk
21 & 22 May Solo Event. www.wpnsa.org.uk
26 May Wine Tasting – Lulworth Castle. In aid of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
27 to 29 May J109 Nationals. www.wpnsa.org.uk
28 May to 12 June Artwey Open Studios – Studios throughout the Borough. www.artwey.co.uk
28 & 29 May Topper National Series. www.wpnsa.org.uk
28 & 29 May Cadet Indicator. www.wpnsa.org.uk
28 May Edgon Easy – Lodmoor Country Park
29 May Dorset Tour – Lodmoor Country Park Events Area
29 May Madhatter’s Tea Party – Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm to 4 pm
30 May to 3 June Cadet Training Week. www.wpnsa.org.uk
30 May US Memorial Day – Weymouth Seafront
Bank Holiday W/End (TBC) Quayside Music Festival – Rendezvous Night Club.

June

Every Tuesday evening throughout June and July – Beach Volleyball from 6 pm to 9 pm on the Pavilion end of Weymouth Beach. Individuals and Teams welcome. £2.00 per player per night. Email: graemesawyer@yahoo.com

Every Wednesday evening throughout May, June, July and August – Beach Tag Rugby from 6 pm to 8.30 pm on the Pavilion end of Weymouth Beach. Individuals and Teams welcome. Email: enquiries@weymouthrfc.org.uk

3 to 5 June Wessex Folk Festival – Weymouth Harbour
4 - 11 June Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta – WPNSA
5 June D Day Picnic – Nothe Gardens
5 June Middle Distance Triathlon – Greenhill Beach, Weymouth.
5 June Hardy Country Vehicle Run – Pavilion Forecourt
5 June OMRA Model Powerboat Racing – Please Pier
10 to 12 June UK Formula Future Offshore Powerboat Racing – Static display and dry pit area – Pavilion Forecourt. Racing outside of the white buoys.
11 / 12 June Vintage Bus Running Day – Lodmoor Car Park.
12 June Classics on the Prom – Jubilee Clock, Weymouth. Static car display. 10 am to 4 pm.
12 June Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm to 5 pm.
15 to 18 "The Tempest” – Nothe Fort. Weymouth Drama Club present open air Shakespeare.
18 & 19 June Laser Performance Regatta. www.wpnsa.org.uk
18 to 24 June Weymouth & Portland British Armed Forces & Veterans Celebrations – Throughout the Borough.
18 June 1940’s Day at the Portland Castle.
19 June Service and Remembrance and Parade – Weymouth Seafront – 11 am.
25 June Weymouth World Tour Biathle – Greenhill
25 & 26 June International Canoe Nationals. www.wpnsa.org.uk
26 June Annual Fun Day & Classic Vehicle Show – Chickerell.
26 June Songs of Praise – Greenhill Gardens, 6 pm. Methodist and St John’s Church Choirs.
30 June to 8 July IFDS World championships. www.wpnsa.org.uk

July

1 to 8 July IFDS Worlds – WPNSA – 100 Paralympic Boats
2 to 10 July Spirit of the Sea Festival – Throughout the Borough.
2 to 10 July Beach Live – Weymouth Beach. Nine days of free music.
2 & 3 July ASA Open Water Swimming Championships – Preston Beach
2 & 3 July Gig Regatta – Nothe Gardens / Newtons Cove, Weymouth.
2 July Show of Hands Summer Family Concert – Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens. 3 pm to 9 pm. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
3 July Tudor Picnic III – Sandfoot Gardens.
3 July D Day Run – Starting and finishing on the Esplanade, Tour through the County.
4 July Dorset Special School Beach Festival – Weymouth Beach
5 July Dorset School Beach Sports Festival – Beach Beach
8 to 10 July Weymouth Sailing Regatta – Weymouth Bay
9 & 10 July Dorset Sea Food Festival - Harbourside
9 & 10 July International Maritime Modelling Festival - Over four sites across the Borough.
10 July Bustinskin Middle Distance Triathlon – 6.30 am start.
10 July Music in the Park – Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm to 4 pm.
13 to 15 July Contender Nationals. www.wpnsa.org.uk
16 to 22 July Contender Worlds. www.wpnsa.org.uk
16 & 17 July Portland Steam and Vintage Show – Moor Farm, Knights in the Bottom, Chickerell. 10 am to 4 pm. This will be the 13th Anuual Show in a new location for 2011. Steam engines larges and small, classic and vintage vehicles, motorcycles, craft and model, childrens fun fair and more. Adults £6.00 and Children £3.00.
16 & 17 July The Portland Gooseberry Fayre 2011, new location, Southwell Business Park – www.portlandgooseberryfayre.com A family fun day that has been running for 21 years and has joined forces with the new Portland Show to bring the island a new and exciting family fun filled show. Being held at the Southwell showground means there can be many attractions such as Its Knock Out, The Portland Horse Show, The Battle of the Bands, Car boot and Market, Family Fun Fair, Arena displays and much more. Entry fee applicable.
16 July Summer Fayre – Radipole Park Gardens, 2 pm to 4 pm.
17 July Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Nothe Gardens, 2 pm to 4 pm.
July Lifeboat Week – Weymouth Harbour / Nothe Gardens
22 – 24 July London 2012 Open Weekend (UK wide celebration)
22 – 23 July Wyke Fest Beer and Food Festival - The Value House, Wyke Regis in association with Julias House Children Hospice. Cookery demos, food and craft stalls, local bands etc www.wykefest.co.uk
24 July Superact Bandstand Marathon – Jubilee Clock, Weymouth. www.bandstandmarathon.org.uk
24 July 50’s & 60’s Music Extrvaganza – Greenhill Gardens, 2pm to 5 pm.
29 – 31 July RAF Careers Beach Volleyball Classic – Weymouth Beach. Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic sponsored by RAF Careers is the most prestigious event on the British Beach Volleyball Tour and attracts all the top British players including those coming to take part in the London 2012 Olympics.
30 July to 14 August Test Games Provisional Dates. www.wpnsa.org.uk
31 July Sounds of Sinatra Concert – Greenhill Gardens, 2pm to 5 pm.

August

1, 8, 22, 29 Aug International Fireworks and Entertainment – Weymouth Seafront
7 Aug BHF Weymouth Bay Swim – Weymouth Beach / Bay. A one mile sea swim. Join over 500 swimmers and help raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Have fun, get fit and save lives! www.bhf.org.uk/weymouth
7 Aug Summer Fayre – Greenhill Gardens, 2pm to 4 pm.
13 Aug Summer Fete – Easton Gardens, Portland – 10.30 am to 4 pm.
13 & 14 Aug Vikings Invade – Children’s Farm, Abbotsbury. Two shows per day. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
13 & 14 Aug Victorian Fayre at the Nothe Fort.
15 to 20 Aug Weymouth Art Group Annual Art Exhibition – Mulberry Gardens, Weymouth Library. Display of work by local artists of all abilities.
15 to 26 Aug RS Class Championships – WPNSA. www.wpnsa.org.uk
16 to 18 Aug RAF Town Show – Pavilion Forecourt
17 Aug Weymouth Carnival Day and Fireworks – Weymouth Seafront
20 Aug Midnight Walk – Weymouth Seafront
20 & 21 Aug 40’s Festival, Southwell Business Park
21 – 27 Aug Open Bowls Tournament – Weymouth and Portland Bowls Clubs
27 to 29 Aug Comet Nationals (all classes). www.wpnsa.org.uk
27 Aug to 2 Sept Laser Nationals. www.wpnsa.org.uk
27, 28, 29 Aug Falconry Flying Displays – Abbotsbury Swannery. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk Show time 11.15 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
28 Aug Dragon Boat Racing – Weymouth Beach
28 Aug Songs of Praise – Greenhill Gardens, 6 pm. Methodist and St John’s Church Choirs.

September

3 to 18 Sept International 14 Worlds. www.wpnsa.org.uk
11 Sept Weymouth Classic & Sprint Triathlon – www.bustinskin.com
19 to 23 Sept European Boat and Line Class Championships 2011
23 to 25 Sept “Count me in” – A Region wide celebration of culture, a new annual festival for the South West Region. Music, dance and street arts.
24 & 25 Sept Southern Area Championships. www.wpnsa.org.uk
25 Sept Race to the Bill Classic Triathlon – www.bustinskin.com

October

7 & 8 Oct CAMRA Beer Festival Octoberfest 2011 – Pavilion Ocean Room
12 to 30 Oct The Enchanted Floodlit Garden – Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens. Floodlighting of the gardens from dusk to 8.30 pm. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
16 Oct Beach Motocross – Weymouth Beach. Practice racing at 12 noon, Competition begin at 1 pm.
22 Oct Weymouth 10 – 50th Anniversary – Weymouth Esplanade
24 Oct Bedlam and Broomsticks at the Nothe Fort.
28 & 29 Oct Ghost Walks for Adults at the Nothe Fort. Booking Essential.
28 to 30 Oct Halloween Fun Evenings and Enchanted Floodlit Gardens. 5 pm to 8.30 pm. Enjoy strolling through the floodlit gardens, activities for children include free face painting and prizes for children in fancy dress. Normal Entry fees apply. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
29 Oct Pumpkins in the Park – Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm - 4 pm.

November

5 Community Guy Fawkes Celebrations - Weymouth Beach
13 Remembrance Sunday - Weymouth Seafront and Portland Cenotaph
26 Christmas Lights Switch on – Town Centre

December

10 Scrooge’s Christmas Fayre – Nothe Fort
11 I’m Dreaming of a Wyke Christmas – Old Wyke Square
11 Carols in the Park – Greenhill Gardens, 4 pm.
18 Chase the Pudding – Weymouth Beach
25 Lions Club Christmas Day Swim – Weymouth Harbour
31 New Years Eve Revelry – Throughout the Borough.