The Allendale Cafe

The Allendale Cafe Community run cafe situated in the Allendale Centre in Wimborne

“What a flawless performance!” Said NONE of the audience as they left the cafe last night! However, we had Mexican hats,...
21/09/2026

“What a flawless performance!” Said NONE of the audience as they left the cafe last night! However, we had Mexican hats, we had some fantastic kazoo playing, we had brilliant guitar playing from Bob and a really poignant song about his dog. We had Les Misérables and sign language, Polly’s original funny songs and a parody written by John in the audience. We had some disastrous live looping. The audience became a vital part of the band on many occasions to cover Basslines, and guitar solos and they did a brilliant job. There was a huge amount of fun and laughter, and both the band and audience, had a really great time. Last minute lineup changes led to the wonderful Steph English stepping in with less than 24 hours notice and her beautiful voice really added to the night.

Thank you to everybody who was there who contributed to making it such an unexpectedly special and unique evening!

It's Friday and there is some fantastic entertainment waiting for you at The Allendale Cafe. Polly and her fellow musici...
17/09/2026

It's Friday and there is some fantastic entertainment waiting for you at The Allendale Cafe. Polly and her fellow musicians have some great songs lined up. There may even be a surprise guest performer. See you from 6.00pm - 8.00pm!

16/09/2026

Wimborne Food Festival
Saturday 19th September, 10am - 4pm
https://www.wimbornefoodfestival.com

Wimborne will come alive this weekend with the aroma of delicious foods for this year's Wimborne Food Festival. There will be a variety of stalls here at Allendale Community Centre for you to check out, and locations all around the town. Find out more on the Wimborne Food Festival website.

A Poem to Celebrate Artists by the name of Paul!As names go PAUL is the onefor Williams (“Only Just Begun”),For Carrick ...
07/09/2026

A Poem to Celebrate Artists by the name of Paul!

As names go PAUL is the one
for Williams (“Only Just Begun”),
For Carrick (“In the Living years”).
So for all the Pauls we cheer!

But “ Call me Al” Simon replies
And McCartney now identifies
As “a Walrus”, while Weller lives
In “A town called Malice”
(And we don’t know where it is!)

But forget those other Pauls
Because on Friday we have them all!
Thomas, Kinvig and Openshaw.
And who could want for any more!

Friday Cafe Live from 6.00pm at The Allendale Cafe Wimborne.
FREE ENTRY FOR ANYONE CALLED PAUL!
(Or any other name!)

What a wonderful evening we had on the 24th of August with Dorset Phil and Peter Green. In a slight change to the lineup...
06/09/2026

What a wonderful evening we had on the 24th of August with Dorset Phil and Peter Green. In a slight change to the lineup, Richard Spears very kindly stepped in and did a flawless performance of some well-known songs. Our audience are very used to things not quite going according to plan and it turned out to be a fabulous evening.
Peter Green was in great form and played his classic songs which included Big Valerie, Spending my children’s inheritance and Dead on time. Many of our performers make great music but some have the additional skill of drawing you in with their facial expressions. Peter is one of those! (See Photo for evidence :0))
Dorset Phil played many of his popular songs about Dorset, cider and good times.
He will be back in a couple of weeks with his band, “Where’s that two”

What a lovely evening we had on Friday. Some awesome finger style guitar playing from Bob Carter before Margaret Lyons p...
06/09/2026

What a lovely evening we had on Friday. Some awesome finger style guitar playing from Bob Carter before Margaret Lyons performed her brilliantly written songs.
Chris Deacon closed the evening with some wonderful folk songs, a particularly memorable poem about pigeon poo and sing along song with Polly Morris (he actually just needed her to hold his harmonica since he had forgotten his harmonica holder ). A terrific night! Next week we are awash with Pauls ( we would love to read in the comments if you know the correct collective term… )with Paul Kinvig, Paul Thomas and Paul Openshaw! Don’t miss it!

Allendale Lunch ClubTuesday 22nd September, 1pmwww.theallendale.org/lunchclubCome and join us for our welcoming and frie...
06/09/2026

Allendale Lunch Club
Tuesday 22nd September, 1pm
www.theallendale.org/lunchclub

Come and join us for our welcoming and friendly monthly Lunch Club. A delicious 2-course meal awaits, prepared on the premises. Dietary requirements can be catered for.

A choice of cottage pie or leek and potato pie awaits, served with green beans and carrots. Followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream.

Places must be pre-booked by Monday 21st September. Call on 01202 887247 or book online.

Friday Cafe Live this week features the wonderful fingerstyle Guitarist Bob Carter and the infamous folk singer from Bri...
03/09/2026

Friday Cafe Live this week features the wonderful fingerstyle Guitarist Bob Carter and the infamous folk singer from Bridport, Chris Deacon. In addition we have singer-songwriter Margaret Lyons, also from Bridport, who is well known for her brilliantly crafted and moving songs. With free entry and hot food available from 5.30pm, it is a great way to start the weekend!

BANK HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THE ALLENDALE CAFE  - WIMBORNEFrom 12 noon until 5.00pmSunnybank FieldsThe Polly Morris BandPaul T...
30/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THE ALLENDALE CAFE - WIMBORNE
From 12 noon until 5.00pm
Sunnybank Fields
The Polly Morris Band
Paul Thomas
Paul Kinvig
FREE ENTRY!
Do come along!

Come along on Friday for Allendale Cafe hospitality, a warm welcome and live music from these three fantastic musicians,...
27/08/2026

Come along on Friday for Allendale Cafe hospitality, a warm welcome and live music from these three fantastic musicians, It's a great way to start the weekend!

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Wimborne Minster
BH211AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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