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Poole’s superb programme of summer events starts this week on Thursday 2 May with an array of musical delights along the quay. Jazz, Samba, Blues and Latino vibes will spill out onto the waters edge from around 7pm, ending at 10pm with a spectacular fireworks display.

As part of Poole’s biggest ever summer events’ programme, T2F with 2CR FM, every Tuesday to Friday from May to September will be filled with stylish evening entertainment:

Tuesdays on Poole Quay – CASTROL DREAM MACHINES

Gleaming motorcycles gather in an impressive turn out of two wheel style. From 6pm May - September.

Wednesdays at Poole Stadium - POOLE SPEEDWAY

Table topping Elite League Poole Pirates featuring Tony Rickardsson, current world speedway champion. From 7pm April - October.

Alternate Thursdays with a spectacular fireworks finale at 10pm

OYSTERS LIVE ON THE QUAY - Poole Quay will come alive with quality music and street entertainment from 7pm.

SANDS ON THE BEACH - Carribean style Beach barbecues at Shore Road with live music Latino style with beach sports and children’s activities at Sandbanks beach from 7pm.

Fridays - QUAY FOR MY CAR with the Daily Echo

A different car event each Friday on Poole Quay…

1^st Fridays – Red open top sports cars

2^nd Fridays – Mini magic new & old

3^rd Fridays – Breeze Beetle Mania new & old

4^th Fridays – Swinging 60’s

5^th Fridays – Be SMART

Bruce Grant-Braham, Chairman of Poole Tourism Panel, said: "Last year we exceeded our expectations with our special events programme and because of the continued support and commitment of our business sponsors we have been able to make this year’s bigger and better. We have gained a reputation for being able to party with the best and the T2F special events with 2CRFM in 2002 will certainly prove to be the longest summer ever. I am unaware of any other resort that can boast 18 weeks of Summer fireworks".

He added: "The creation of a dynamic and extensive special events programme has been a priority of the Poole Tourism Panel since its inception just over two years ago. The desire to build upon our successes and make Poole the number 1 location for events in this area has been a major goal and this year’s programme goes a long way to help achieve this".

For further information contact:

Layne Turvey or Graham Richardson, Poole Tourism

Tel: (01202) 262673 / 262677