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Christmas
Friday, December 12, 2025
.. Celebrate Christmas and
It’s that time of year again.
WIMBORNE, FERNDOWN, RINGWOOD, CHRISTCHURCH and SURROUNDING VIVA AREAS T CHRISTMAS FAMILY VIVA New Year with the BSO!
crowded, igh streets will be getting office parties trolleys will be overflowing, ADVERTISIN G he Bournemouth the annual FEATURE will soon be in full swing, and Symphony Orchestra behind you!” Little are gifting a whole host pantomime calling for “He’s to visit Santa, of festive fun fit for all the ones tugging parents, wideeyed, the ones - and mild chaos - to family, so gather add a special kind of magic you love and celebrate Christmas with the the season. in every moment. orchestra at Lighthouse, Yet amid the frenzy, there’s joy Poole this year. laughter shared at a The perfect gift to be found, Enjoy a traditional fun with star of the boos and cheers at celebration with Messiah (17 Dec), upbeat party, and the family bellowing Last Night of the we love this season. West-End singer Jenna Lee-James for this year’ssing-alongs with the panto - all remind us why Proms (20 Dec), two heartwarming to bags and glitter - it’s Christmas (23 Dec) and a glitzy beginning Celebration of Christmas Carols Christmas isn’t just shopping laughter, and shared 2026 with New Year’s Day Viennese Gala (1 Jan). about connection. Kindness, Your Doorstep On BSO too, spectacle. county, or the sale any With concerts across moments last far longer than to a venue near you. These intimate brings chamber ensembles to Sturminster Newton, Poole, performances will be coming So, embrace the chaos, Newburgh and Wimborne soon. Winfrith Forum, at cheer Blandford enjoy the parties, glorious symphonic sound continues And, don’t forget, the BSO’s the panto, and marvel Joined by world-class soloists throughout their 2025/26 Season. you nights at the Lighthouse offer at the wonder in and conductors, Wednesday children’s eyes - this magical midweek escapes. phone the above at bsolive.com or is what makes Find out more about any of 669925. magical. 01202 Christmas truly
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CRACKERS: Four pages of bright ideas for the season in town P22-25
FORTUNE: Longstanding town firms join forces P6
VOCE! Final farewell concert from popular choir P29
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SEASON’S GREETINGS
Lighthouse, Poole Wednesday 17 December, 7.30pm
been for Celebrate Christmas as it has hundreds of years with this perennial introduction. favourite that really needs no
Celebration of Christmas Carols
Lighthouse, Poole & 7pm Tuesday 23 December, 3pm
Symphony and Alongside the Bournemouth merrily play Youth Choruses, join us as we and sing our way through yuletide.
m and Lighthouse, Tickets available from bsolive.co
Poole
New Year’s Day Viennese Gala Lighthouse, Poole Thursday 1 January, 3pm
Joyous Welcome the New Year in style. from Johann waltzes, polkas and marches Strauss II and more!
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Handel’s Messiah