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Playtime!
Aug
26

Playtime!

  • Wednesday 26 August 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Fireworks Cruise
Aug
27

Fireworks Cruise

  • Thursday 27 August 2026
  • 19:15 22:30
  • Coastal Cruises Fortuna (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening on the seas of Poole Harbour, treat yourself to a chip supper, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks.

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Block Printing
Sept
10

Block Printing

  • Thursday 10 September 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Sunny Bunny Crafts, this Craft Club will teach you all you need to know about Indian Printing Blocks.

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Rugby Lunch
Sept
11

Rugby Lunch

  • Friday 11 September 2026
  • 12:00 17:00
  • Hoburne Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of the hottest tickets in town, our Rugby Lunch returns for 2026 - hosted by none other than David Flatman.

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Bonkers Bingo
Sept
18
Children's Team

Bonkers Bingo

  • Friday 18 September 2026
  • 19:00 21:00
  • BOMO House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at BOMO House for a night of Bonkers Bingo. Please note this event is raising funds in aid of Diverse Abilities and not run by the Diverse Abilities Fundraising team.

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Cardboard Camp Out
Sept
19
to 20 Sept

Cardboard Camp Out

  • Sat, 19 Sept 2026 18:00 Sun, 20 Sept 2026 08:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brave a night outside and raise funds to prevent housing crisis amongst families with disabilities.

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Pastries with...
Sept
23

Pastries with...

  • Wednesday 23 September 2026
  • 08:30 10:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for breakfast pastries and a spot of networking at The Treehouse.

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Dried Flower Garlands
Sept
29

Dried Flower Garlands

  • Tuesday 29 September 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • Brothers Farm Flowers (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Brothers Farm, Wimborne, and create your very own dried straw flower garland - the perfect autumnal decoration.

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Run Bournemouth
Oct
10
to 11 Oct
DSA

Run Bournemouth

  • Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00
  • Bournemouth Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There’s a distance for everyone at this fantastic seaside running festival - so which one are you going for?

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Seaglass Art
Oct
15

Seaglass Art

  • Thursday 15 October 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Time to get artistic with seaglass - a workshop led by Sunny Bunny Crafts.

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LUSH Bath Bombs
Nov
3

LUSH Bath Bombs

  • Tuesday 3 November 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • LUSH Green Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us to create your very own bath bombs, have a tour of the Green Hub, and we’ll be making some knot wraps too!

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Paint & Play
Nov
8

Paint & Play

  • Sunday 8 November 2026
  • 15:30 17:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Perfect for kiddos - customise a reusable advent calendar together and enjoy some time running riot in our soft play!

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Gala Ball
Nov
21
to 22 Nov

Gala Ball

  • Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:00 Sun, 22 Nov 2026 01:00
  • Lighthouse Poole (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time to grab your finest party wear and join us for a glittering night of entertainment.

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Skydive
May
1
DSA

Skydive

  • Saturday 1 May 2027
  • 08:00 17:00
  • GoSkydive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One to tick off on the bucket list - why not raise funds for charity at the same time?

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Playtime!
Aug
20

Playtime!

  • Thursday 20 August 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Treehouse Theatre
Aug
11

Treehouse Theatre

  • Tuesday 11 August 2026
  • 13:30 15:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Treehouse Theatre Group is bringing its colourful, interactive, and family-friendly panto to The Treehouse!

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Paint & Play
Jul
30

Paint & Play

  • Thursday 30 July 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Perfect for kiddos - choose what you want to create and enjoy some time running riot in our soft play!

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Wild Swim at Swanage
Jul
18
DSA

Wild Swim at Swanage

  • Saturday 18 July 2026
  • 08:00 18:30
  • Swanage Sea Front (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Want to enter your mermaid era this year? A seasoned swimmer looking for a challenge? Look no further!

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Golf Day
Jul
8

Golf Day

  • Wednesday 8 July 2026
  • 09:00 15:00
  • Crane Valley Golf Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who doesn’t want a day out in the fresh air on the course? Bring your team of 4 and we’ll see you on the green…

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Pastries with...
Jul
8

Pastries with...

  • Wednesday 8 July 2026
  • 08:30 10:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for breakfast pastries and a spot of networking at The Treehouse.

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Watercolour Workshop
Jul
1

Watercolour Workshop

  • Wednesday 1 July 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • Langside School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of watercolour painting - perfect for beginners or those looking to improve on their basics

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National Open Garden Scheme at The Treehouse
Jun
17

National Open Garden Scheme at The Treehouse

  • Wednesday 17 June 2026
  • 10:00 16:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening up our fully accessible sensory garden for the day.

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Country Roots
Jun
5

Country Roots

  • Friday 5 June 2026
  • 18:00 22:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of all things country; live music, great food, line dancing, and more all for a fantastic cause

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Playtime!
May
26

Playtime!

  • Tuesday 26 May 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Adult Soft Play: Big Kid Energy
May
22

Adult Soft Play: Big Kid Energy

  • Friday 22 May 2026
  • 19:00 22:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Time for the big kids to play. Think Fun House, think birthday parties, think ‘80s, ‘90s’, ‘00s fun.

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Jurassic Coast Challenge
May
16
to 17 May
DSA

Jurassic Coast Challenge

  • Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00 Sun, 17 May 2026 23:59
  • Corfe Castle (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A whole range of distances available to take on the challenge along the beautiful Dorset coastline.

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Beginners Macrame
May
12

Beginners Macrame

  • Tuesday 12 May 2026
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone curious about knotting and looking to make something beautiful by hand — no experience needed.

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Playtime!
Apr
7

Playtime!

  • Tuesday 7 April 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Paint & Play
Mar
31

Paint & Play

  • Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Perfect for kiddos - come and paint a bird house for the garden and enjoy some time running riot in our soft play!

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Swish It
Feb
26

Swish It

  • Thursday 26 February 2026
  • 17:00 21:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New Year, New You - but make it eco! Bring what you’re clearing out, and leave with new things.

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Playtime!
Feb
19

Playtime!

  • Thursday 19 February 2026
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Pastries with...
Feb
11

Pastries with...

  • Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • 08:30 10:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for breakfast pastries and a spot of networking at The Treehouse.

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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
Feb
10

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

  • Tuesday 10 February 2026
  • 18:00 21:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate Galentine’s in style and make your own polymer clay earrings in this workshop led by Maea Craft

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Big Kid Energy
Feb
6

Big Kid Energy

  • Friday 6 February 2026
  • 19:00 22:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Time for the big kids to play. Think Fun House, think birthday parties, think ‘80s, ‘90s’, ‘00s fun.

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Playtime!
Dec
23

Playtime!

  • Tuesday 23 December 2025
  • 11:00 13:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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Christmas Concert
Dec
10

Christmas Concert

  • Wednesday 10 December 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • St. Peter's Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in the spectacular surroundings of St. Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, for an evening of carols and festive joy in aid of Diverse Abilities.

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Santa Paws!
Dec
4

Santa Paws!

  • Thursday 4 December 2025
  • 12:00 14:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your four-legged friends along to The Treehouse for a bit of festive fun

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Christmas Wreath Workshop
Dec
3

Christmas Wreath Workshop

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025
  • 18:00 21:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make a beautiful fresh wreath under the tuition of Academy of Floristry

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Alternative Wreath Workshop
Dec
3

Alternative Wreath Workshop

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025
  • 18:00 21:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Real wreaths not your thing? Come and join us to make your own alternative artificial wreath.

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Advent Calendar Workshop
Dec
3

Advent Calendar Workshop

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025
  • 18:00 21:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make your own reusable advent calendar - and fill it with tasty treats too!

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Christmas Biscuit Workshop
Nov
30

Christmas Biscuit Workshop

  • Sunday 30 November 2025
  • 11:30 15:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join ‘Great British Bake Off’ contestant Maggie, the Seaside Baker, and decorate homemade Christmas biscuits.

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Mischief Makers: Christmas Extravaganza
Nov
30

Mischief Makers: Christmas Extravaganza

  • Sunday 30 November 2025
  • 11:00 15:00
  • Diverse Abilities Central Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures.

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Gala Ball
Nov
22
to 23 Nov

Gala Ball

  • Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:00 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00
  • Lighthouse Poole (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time to grab your finest party wear and join us for a glittering night of entertainment.

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Playtime!
Oct
28

Playtime!

  • Tuesday 28 October 2025
  • 13:00 16:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.

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