WORLD-renowned conservationist and ape expert Dr Jane Goodall is to be celebrated with a day of events in her home town of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Jane Goodall Day is on Sunday, May 22, with events from 2.30-6pm, at Kimmeridge House on Bournemouth University’s Talbot Campus.

It will include an art exhibition, a film show and chances to meet the campaigner.

It ties in with celebrations of the half-century since Dr Goodall began her ground-breaking work which changed mankind’s understanding of chimpanzees.

An art exhibition featuring around 20 artists begins at 2.30pm, with work for sale and 80 per cent of the proceeds going to the Jane Goodall Institute. Admission is free.

At 3pm, there is a VIP reception with a chance to chat to Dr Goodall, with places limited and costing £25.

At 4pm, Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns will introduce a screening of the film, Jane’s Journey, costing £8, or £5 for concessions.

The feature-length movie, which took seven years to make, chronicles Jane Goodall’s life and work. It contains contributions from Angelina Jolie and Pierce Brosnan and features music from Katie Melua.

After the film, there will be a book-signing at which people can have their pictures taken with Dr Goodall.

Dr Goodall enjoys celebrity status across much of the world. The event has been organised by local supporters Gary and Anita Dalkin in an effort to see more acknowledgement of her achievements in her home town.

“Any other town would really be celebrating someone like Jane Goodall,” said Gary.

“She’s by far the most globally identifiable and important person that’s ever come out of Bournemouth.”

Dr Goodall is recovering from a fall which left her with a broken wrist and black eye.

• For more details of the event, find the Jane Goodall Institute Bournemouth Base Camp on Facebook, email info@janegoodall.org.uk or ring 023 8033 5660.