Allendale Community Centre

02/06/2026

Allendale Bingo Night - Cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Bingo event has been cancelled. We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience caused. The next Bingo Night will be on Tuesday 7th July.

02/06/2026

Casting Notice: Open Auditions

Allendale Theatre Company
Presents: Round The Horne

Our inaugural production will be a live recreation of the timeless BBC radio show, Round The Horne, performed in front of an audience in the style of a radio recording.

We plan for two matinee performances, on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September, and we're now looking for actors to portray Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Douglas Smith, plus two live sound effects performers.

Can you see - or rather hear - yourself in one of these roles? If so, we're holding an Open Audition on Sunday 5th July, 6pm to 8pm.

Ideal actors should be able to commute daily to Wimborne, Dorset for rehearsals and performances.

Just come in with an idea of whom you could best portray and you'll be asked to read excerpts from the script for that performer.

To find out more, please email [email protected] or call 01202 887247.

31/05/2026

Strictly Murder: Death in the Drawing Room
Sunday 21st June, 2pm
www.theallendale.org/murder

This popular interactive murder mystery puts you in the centre of the action as you assist Detective Inspector Foote of the Yard to catch the killer... the perfect event for a detective dad this Father's Day.

It is 10th May 1921, and Astbury House plays host to an elegant gathering. Guests sip drinks beneath the watchful eye of Sir Reginald Astbury, patriarch of the family and master of the estate. But behind the grandeur of the drawing room lies a household steeped in resentment, secrets, and long buried grief. When tragedy strikes, suspicion falls on those closest to him - each with motive enough to see the old tyrant silenced.

Ticket price includes a 2-course meal of steak and ale pie with mashed potato and seasonal veg, followed by fruit crumble with custard. Vegetarian options are available.

Forthcoming events in Wimborne

30/05/2026

Persephone: Queen of The Underworld
Sunday 21st June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
www.theallendale.org/persephone

This summer solstice, audiences are invited to experience one of the most captivating myths of Ancient Greece, brought vividly to life on stage by Artemis Community Theatre company.

The story of Persephone, daughter or Demeter and Zeus, is one of love, loss and rebirth. When Hades, the mysterious god of the Underworld, falls in love with her, he carries her away to his dark kingdom. There, she becomes his queen - a role both powerful and bittersweet. Each year, Persephone rises once more to the world above, bringing with her the return of spring and the blossoming of new life.

30/05/2026

Ticket sales for tonight's performance of A Night at the Musicals by Encore! Theatre have now closed. Tickets will not be available on the door.

29/05/2026

FREE Family Film: Summer Season

The only thing better than watching a family film this summer, is watching it for free and we have 7, yes Seven! Free! family films for you to enjoy this summer!

Put these dates in your diary now:
Sunday 19th & Thursday 30th July
Thursday 6th, Thursday 13th, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th & Thursday 27th August

Doors open: 10am – Film starts: 10:30am

No tickets required, no booking, just come along and watch the film for free. Sweets, popcorn, hot & soft drinks and other refreshments are available to purchase, and our award-winning café will be open for breakfast and lunch at every screening.

For licencing reasons, we are unable to share the film titles on social media. Please sign up to our newsletter to discover which films we are showing at www.linktr.ee/allendalecentre or message us directly to ask.

27/05/2026

Tribute to Different Pop Artists: By DJ Mix
Saturday 30th May, 2pm

DJ Mix returns with a Tribute to Different Pop Artists on 30th May.

Come and join in! All welcome. Ideal for neurodivergent adults and those with diverse abilities.

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

Sarah Bolter & ‘Not Just Sax’ with special guest Derek Nash
Saturday 25th July, 3pm & 6:30pm
www.theallendale.org/jazz

Sarah Bolter & ‘Not Just Sax’ return to Allendale Community Centre with another fantastic jazz show. They will be performing a matinee and evening performance with special guest Derek Nash.

‘Not Just Sax', are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah Bolter on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well-known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

Derek Nash is probably the UK’s busiest and most versatile saxophonist, who has been part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, is a member of Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion and tours extensively with his stage celebration show of Stevie Wonder, ‘The Wonder of Stevie.’ Derek has shared the stage with numerous people including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Amy Winehouse and Michael Bublé.

22/05/2026

Allendale Lunch Club
Tuesday 26th May, 1pm

A delicious two course meal featuring Chilli and rice awaits at this month's Lunch Club in The Allendale Cafe, followed by fruit crumble and custard. Book your place before Monday!