Christmas shopping on Sundays Sunday, November 21 and throughout December Shops open at 10.30am and close at 4.30pm

2CR FM Christmas lights switch on Sunday, November 21 The Square from 4pm. Come and see the magical lights and see the giant Christmas tree lit up. Festivities start at 2pm with the celebrity lights switch on at 5.15pm. Look out for Santa!

Late Night Shopping Starts Thursday, November 28 A selection of shops will be open until 9pm

Dorset Farmers Market Saturday, November 30 The Square - all day The Farmers Market hosts a marvellous selection of fresh homegrown local produce

The Bournemouth Schools Music Association Annual Carol Festival Tuesday, November 30 - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Pavilion Theatre - Listen to the talented musicians and choirs from Bournemouth Schools. Call 0870 111 3000.

Ice Skating at the BIC December 1, 2004 - January 7, 2005 Nine daily sessions, each of an hour and a quarter. Wrap up warm and get into the winter spirit as the ice rink at the BIC returns - approximately one third the size of an Olympic rink! Skaters of all ages and abilities are welcome. Call 0870 111 3000

Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular Thursday, December 2, 2004 Pavilion Theatre Experience the marvellous music of the Royal Marines band. Call 0870 111 3000

Organ Concerts Free at Pavilion Theatre John Mann Christmas Show Thursday, December 2 Christmas Cracker - Carol Concert Friday, December 17 Concerts are at 1pm, Doors open 12.30pm, and last for approximately 1 hour. Call 01202 451891.

Storytelling in the Bandstand - A Harvest of Stories Saturday, December 4 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Visit the Bandstand in the Lower Gardens and hear professional storyteller, Sharon Jacksties, telling traditional tales for today. Rest those feet and work those ears - whether you're 5 or 105, rediscover our heritage of seasonal stories from near and far.

A Christmas Box Wessex Youth Orchestra Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the Pavilion Theatre From the Wessex Youth Orchestra and the Susan Robinson school of Ballet. Call 0870 111 3000

Carols for the People The Salvation Army Winton Bournemouth Corps. Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Pavilion Theatre The Annual Carol Concert - 40th Anniversary, compered by The Reverend Canon Roger. Call 0870 111 3000

Christmas with The Chippendales Thursday, December 9, 2004 BIC - Tregonwell Hall Tanned, toned, buffed and beautiful, America's original and finest male troupe is back for Christmas! Call 0870 111 3000

Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime Saturday, December 11, 2004 - Sunday, January 9, 2005 Pavilion Theatre Follow the hilarious tale of the ups and downs of young Jack Trott (Chris Jarvis, Cbeebies.) Join Jack on his quest to defeat the evil Giant Blunderbore and his nasty henchman Fleshcreep (Chris Ellison - The Bill & Burnside), and to win not only his fortune but also the hand of the King's beautiful daughter (Maria Rice-Mundy). Call 0870 111 3000

Carol singing around the town Wednesday, 15 and Friday, 17 December Listen out for the carol singers throughout the town centre.

Lanterns and Carols Thursday, December 16 at 6pm A community event produced by Bournemouth Arts Development Enjoy a display of magical lanterns made by West Howe residents, and young people from Townsend School, plus carols sung by Townsend School Choir.

New Year's Eve Fireworks December 31 from 10pm Pier Approach See in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display from the end of the pier.

Classic Cars on the Prom New Year's Day Slope behind the BIC - all day Come and see the vast array of gleaming classic cars.