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New, vibrant and contemporary branding for the largest package of events to take place on the South Coast this summer will be unveiled by Poole Tourism at a press day for Poole Speedway this Friday.

The new logo, Poole - It’s happening now! is specifically designed to promote events including Poole’s longest summer and T2F with 2CR FM with events every Tuesday to Friday from May to September.

Bruce Grant-Braham, Chairman of Poole Tourism Panel, said: "There is so much happening in Poole at the moment which demonstrates a real confidence of local people, businesses and industry in Poole and its future. From the £14million Government funding for a new bridge to this year’s superb summer events programme, Poole is making a national and international name for itself through innovation and dedicated commitment. Whilst Poole It’s a Beautiful Place has been exceptionally successful for the last 10 years and will still be used in our promotion, It’s happening now! reflects the image, style and position of the summer events more accurately."

Jeremy Lewis, Managing Director of 2CR FM, said: "This new logo works exceptionally well with the promotion of world class and innovative events which Poole is becoming renown for. This reputation and groundbreaking approach are just some of the reasons why 2CR FM has become a major sponsor this year." 

The T2F with 2CR FM summer programme includes:

Tuesday nights: Castrol Dream Machines motorcycle evenings on Poole Quay, May to September.

Wednesday nights: Poole Pirates Speedway racing at Poole Stadium.

Thursday night events – ‘Oysters Live on the Quay’ and ‘Sands on the Beach’, which will take place alternate Thursdays from May to the end of August which includes a fantastic firework finale every Thursday evening for next 18 weeks.

Friday nights: Quay for my Car with the Daily Echo

1^st Friday of each month Red Open Top Sports Cars

2^nd Friday of each month Mini Magic – new and old

3^rd Friday of each month Beetle Mania – new and old

4^th Friday of each month Swinging 60’s

5^th Friday of each month Be SMART

In addition Poole Audi September Vibe – includes a month of events show casing Poole as the home of national, top quality gastronomic and sporting excellence. The three main Poole Audi September Vibe events also supported by the Daily Echo are:

Taste 2002 by Prowting Homes - Poole’s annual festival of food.

Poole Audi Hex-treme – Poole’s unique multi-sport challenge – 8 September

Animal Windfest – UK windsurfing and kitesurfing championships at Sandbanks Beach 12 -–15 September.

Full details of all events are available on www.pooletourism.com

Digital copies of the logo are available from Ruth Lawson, tel: 01202 633295.

For more information contact:

Graham Richardson, Tourism Manager, Borough of Poole, tel: 01202 262677 or mobile: 07977 259266.