Shamba's fabulous location makes it an ideal base from which to attend a host of events that take place in the local area.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CLASSIC CARS ON THE PROM - From: 16 March 2008 To: 31 August 2008 - Event held every Sunday from 4pm to 6.30pm (subject to weather conditions and other seafront activities). Visit www.ccotp.co.uk for details or call 07504 798282.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD MARKET - From: 10 May 2008 To: 11 May 2010 - Over 100 traders selling quality local, regional and international food and drink in Christchurch town centre. Also cookery demonstrations by top TV chefs, food tasting and children's educational activities and entertainment.

TRUCKS & TROOPS - MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW - From: 24 May 2008 To: 26 May 2008 - Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust at Beaulieu Motor Museum, Trucks & Troops will be celebrating the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages. The show will feature over 200 military vehicles , living history groups and militaria stalls. Also themed dance nights. Call 01590 612345 for further information.

NETLEY MARSH STEAM & CRAFT SHOW - From: 25 July 2008 To: 27 July 2008 - An event which has something for everyone! A craft marquee, vintage vehicles, street market and fun fair are just some of the things on offer. Please call 02380 867882 for details or visit www.netleymarshsteamandcraftshow.org.

NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW - From: 29 July 2008 To: 31 July 2008 - Rated amongst the top ten Agricultural and Equestrian Shows in the UK, it hopes to attract over 90,000 visitors. The show, being held at New Park in Brockenhurst, is the highlight of Hampshire's social calendar with traditional country pursuits, exhibitions and demonstrations. Please call 01590 622409 for further details.

SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE - From: 20 August 2008 To: 24 August 2008 - Held at Beaulieu Motor Museum, this is a unique opportunity for you to experience the magic and magnificance of the Imperial Ice Stars in the most incredible spectacle you will see this year. For further details, please visit the Events page on www.beaulieu.co.uk/motormuseum.

GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR - From: 27 August 2008 To: 31 August 2008 - Traditional working rural displays at South Down showground,Tarrant Hinton. Includes an old time steam fun fair, heavy horses and rural crafts. Widely recognised as the leading event of its type in the world. Annually seen by over 200,000 people. For details call 01258 860361 or visit www.steam-fair.co.uk

DORSET COUNTY SHOW - From: 6 September 2008 To: 7 September 2008 - A traditional agricultural show with over 400 tradestands, 4,000 animals, main ring attractions, countryside demonstrations, food halls, vintage cars and tractors and much more. Venue is Dorchester Showground.

BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE - From: 13 September 2008 To: 14 September 2008 - Held at Beaulieu Motor Museum, with over 2,000 stands this is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items for European cars and motorcycles this side of the Atlantic! Whether you are a collector, restorer, excited fanatic or just interested in motoring, you will be amazed by the quality, variety and volume of items available. Please call 01590 612345 for further information or visit www.beaulieu.co.uk.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY - MONSTERS & CO. - From: 25 October 2008 To: 25 October 2008 - Held at Beaulieu Motor Museum, this is the south's most spectacular fireworks display, set to a monstrous soundtrack. Also includes free entry to the motor museum and the James Bond Experience, and fairground entertainment follows. For further details, visit the Events page at www.beaulieu.co.uk/motormuseum.

Visit the websites below for further information on any of the above and more events.

www.thenewforest.co.uk – Events.

www.bournemouth.co.uk – Events & Festivals.

www.dorset-cc.gov.uk – Events.

hants.gov.uk - Events in Hampshire and the surrounding area.