A day full of fun whilst celebrating Poole's maritime history and
raising money for Poole Hospital Charity and Lewis Manning Hospice.*
The day starts at midday with the Parade of Pirates through the old town and along the quay with prizes for the best fancy dress. Schools, clubs, pubs and all organisations welcome to join in!
Living History demonstrations including cannon firing, Viking, Militia and GI re-enactments.
Tug o war. Teams of six from businesses, clubs and any organisations welcome to test your muscle!
Live bands - Lady Winwoods Maggots, Alibi, The Dolmen, The Bilge Rats, Jezebel, The Dorset Wrecks, The Black Sheep and lots of Sea Shanties
Belly dancers, Morris Dancing, Pirate-Zumba, baton twirlers, Street dancing troops and Samba Panashe
Round the Island Gig Race with gig's from the across the South Coast taking part.
Street entertainment, children's rides, lots of competitions and prizes
Poole Afloat - on and off the water try your hand at various water sports and see the power boats.
Finish the day off and stay for the Pirate Fireworks at 10pm!
An awesome day for all the family and your friends so make sure you don't miss out on the fun and put the date 18th June in your diary now!
If you would like to join in the celebrations by taking part in the tug o' war or Parade of Pirates as an individual or organisation please contact the Pirates via facebook or email piratesofpoole@yahoo.co.uk
*The organisers are all volunteers so all of your donations on the day will go directly towards The Poole Hospital Charity (67%) and Lewis Manning Hospice (33%).
The day starts at midday with the Parade of Pirates through the old town and along the quay with prizes for the best fancy dress. Schools, clubs, pubs and all organisations welcome to join in!
Living History demonstrations including cannon firing, Viking, Militia and GI re-enactments.
Tug o war. Teams of six from businesses, clubs and any organisations welcome to test your muscle!
Live bands - Lady Winwoods Maggots, Alibi, The Dolmen, The Bilge Rats, Jezebel, The Dorset Wrecks, The Black Sheep and lots of Sea Shanties
Belly dancers, Morris Dancing, Pirate-Zumba, baton twirlers, Street dancing troops and Samba Panashe
Round the Island Gig Race with gig's from the across the South Coast taking part.
Street entertainment, children's rides, lots of competitions and prizes
Poole Afloat - on and off the water try your hand at various water sports and see the power boats.
Finish the day off and stay for the Pirate Fireworks at 10pm!
An awesome day for all the family and your friends so make sure you don't miss out on the fun and put the date 18th June in your diary now!
If you would like to join in the celebrations by taking part in the tug o' war or Parade of Pirates as an individual or organisation please contact the Pirates via facebook or email piratesofpoole@yahoo.co.uk
*The organisers are all volunteers so all of your donations on the day will go directly towards The Poole Hospital Charity (67%) and Lewis Manning Hospice (33%).
