Beating the Sea Bounds of Poole - 07/07/2024
Some 7000-10,000 people attended this event on Poole Quay, which had not been seen for many years. It has its origins in the Winchelsea Certificate of 1364, a critical part of Poole's history, when the Mayor of Poole was given the title of Admiral of the Port and jurisdiction over the land and sea of Poole and its harbour. The Charter is the foundation of Poole as a port and recognised its growing importance. The ceremony centres on inspecting the boundary around the harbour. the Mayor of Wareham and the Jurat of Winchelsea attended - the first time anyone can recall a representative of Winchelsea joining the Mayor of Poole for the celebration. Alongside the traditional ceremony this was a day of pirates, sea shanties, stalls and funfair - a great day for everyone.
Downstream Dorset Rivers – River Tales & Local History – Mary van Coller Talk on 17/03/2026
@ Oakdale Club
Tales of the Riverbank – Social & Commercial History of Rivers Stour & Avon – Chris Wood Talk on 19/05/2026
@ Oakdale Club
Mar
17
Tue
2026
Mar 17 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Downstream Dorset Rivers – River Tales & Local History – Talk by Mary van Coller
Event Details
Oakdale Conservative Club,
Darbys Lane,
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
(opposite Oakdale Church)
COST: Members £3.00, Guests £4
May
19
Tue
2026
May 19 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Tales of the Riverbank – Social & Commercial History of Rivers Stour & Avon – Chris Wood Talk
Event Details
Oakdale Conservative Club,
Darbys Lane,
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
(opposite Oakdale Church)
COST: Members £3.00, Guests £4