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All Saints Church
28 Western Rd Branksome Park  Poole  BH13 7BP
Phone: (01202)701822
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Email Address: allsaintsbranksome@hotmail.com
Christian Worship and instruction. Home based study/ Support groups for adults Christian instruction, physical activities, social groups fo children/ teenagers. Support of eldrely, sick and bereaved.
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Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Church
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Contact: Cannon Colin M. Day
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B'mouth & District Disbled Christian Fellowship
4 Countess Close, Wimborne  Merley  BH21 1UJ
Phone: (01202)880155
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Promotes Christian fellowship and gives an effective avenue of service to physically disabled Christians as well as to share the Gospel with disabled people
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Venue type: Church
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Contact: Mr. D Broom
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Canford Heath Baptist Church
St Paul's Church, Culliford Crescent,  Canford Heath  BH17
Phone: 01202 661591
Opening times:-  Am: 11.15 am  Pm: Occasional evening services
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Web Address: http://canfordheathbaptistchurch.org
Email Address: info@canfordheathbaptistchurch.org
Baptist Church
Volunteers Needed:    Lively Christian worship, with relevant teaching for all ages. Mid week groups and youth work.
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Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Church
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Contact: Rev John Taylor
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First Church of Christ Scientist - Poole
2A Church Rd Lower Parkstone  Poole  BH14 0NN
Phone: (01202)736562
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The Christian Science Church welcomes all members of the public to its service and childrens Sunday School. The Reading room offes a quiet place for prayers and bible studies with the help of reference books. Enquiries of those in distress, in need of healing or Christian Counselling are welcomed.
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Venue type: Church
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Contact: The Librarian
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Gideons International - Bournemouth Branch
12 De Haviland Close Merley  Wimborne  BH21 1XU
Phone: (01202)886177
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Distribution of scriptures for schools, hospitals, rest and nursing homes, hotels and guest houses, policemen, firemen, armed forces, nurses, ambulance personell, prisoners and to any individual person who will receive a new testament and psalms.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Need delivery persons
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Contact: Mr. Go Whittingham
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Hamworthy Parish
The Rectory 1 St Michaels Close  Hamworthy  BH15 4QT
Phone: (01202)674878
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Hamworthy Parish Area includes the Churches of St Michaels in Hamworthy, and St Gabriels in Turlin Moor. A preschool Nursery is held at St Gabriells Hall Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor Worship Christian Teaching, Fellowship, common interests / age groups, eg. Uniformed organisations etc.
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Venue type: Church
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Contact: Rev. J E Waring
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Our Lady Fatima Church
The Presbytery, 35 Brixey Rd  Parkstone  BH12 3BP
Phone: (01202)748166
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Email Address: c.geddes@tesco.net
Catholic community whose outreach is both local, national and international. The parish organisations are involved in practical forms of community work - they are: Knights of St Columbo, Society of St Vincent de Paul, Caholic Womens League, Senior Citizens Club.
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Contact: The Parish Priest
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Pace Trust (Prog. for Applied Christian Education)
129 Alder Rd  Parkstone  BH12 4AA
Phone: (01202)565382
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Email Address: team@paceteam.fsnet.co.uk
Aims to promote the integrity of Christian work in schools. This involves taking school assemblies, speaking in RE & PSME lessons and leading / setting up Christian Unions / Clubs.
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Venue type: Church
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Contact: Danny Brown / Andy Bainbridge
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Parkstone United Reformed Church
Commercial Rd  Poole  BH14 1NH
Phone: (07977)259124
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Sunday Worship - 11.00am. Coffee / Chat - 10.15 to 11.30m Forum - Meets last Thursday of the month at 1.45pm. Parent Toddler Group - Thursday 9.30 to 12.00 Noon
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Contact: Rev J. Martin
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Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
52 Wimborne Rd  Poole  BH15 2BY
Phone: (01202)885065
Opening times:-  Am: Meet for Sunday Worship every Sunday morning at  Pm: 10.30am
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Meet for worship on Sundays.
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Contact: The Clerks
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Salvation Army, Branksome Corps
Davis Rd  Parkstone  BH12 2BA
Phone: (01202)742669
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Web Address: http://www.salvationarmy.org/branksome
Email Address: jamieclairehill@stockmead.fsnet.co.uk
Commuity and church activities for the Parkstone, Branksome and Westbourne area. Over 60's friendship club, Monday at 2.15pm. Luncheon club, Wednesdays at 12.15 Pm Womans Keep fit thursdays 11.45 am. Come and meet each other (CAMEO) Last Thursday of the month. At 7 pm, Parents and Toddlers, Friday at 10.00am Christian Worship Services Sundays at 10.30am and 6pm. Kids alive meetings for children, Sunday 10.30 Am.
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Contact: Lieutenants James and Claire Hill
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South Wessex Evangelical Alliance
Delta House 56 Westover Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)315133
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Email Address: marg.w@vigin.net.co.uk
The South Wessex Evangelical Alliance exists to promote inter church activities, to resource member churches and to encourage love and undestanding among Evangelicals. International sutdent work meets at various venues in the area, to offer friendship and support to overseas students. 01202 293927 Contact Sue Burt.
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Contact: Mrs. Margret Walker
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St Anthonys of Padua RC Church
135 Yourk Rd  Broadstone  BH18 8ER
Phone: (01202)693336
Opening times:-  Am: Saturday Evenings at 5.30pm  Pm: Sundays at 830am & 10.00am
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Contact: Father Kenneth Noakes / Celia Southern Secretary.
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St Barnabas Church, Bearwood
King John Avenue, Bearwood, Bournemouth. BH11 9TF  Bearwood  BH11 9TF
Phone: 01202 579562
Opening times:-  Am: Office hours: 0900 - 1300  Pm:  
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Web Address: http://www.bearwoodchurch.co.uk
Email Address: geoffboland@bearwoodchurch.co.uk
St Barnabas is a church that isn't just for Sunday's! A church in the community for the community. Visit our website but better still visit us - we look forward to meeting you!
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St James Parish Church
The Rectory 10 poplar Close  Poole  BH15 1LP
Phone: (01202)672694
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Web Address: http://www.freezone.co.uk/stjamespoole
Email Address: stjames.poole@freezone.co.uk
Spiritual and pastoral activities arising out of the role as parish church in old Poole
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Contact: Revd Bob Mason
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St John the Baptist Parish Church
The Vicarage Macaulay Rd  Broadstone  BH18 8AR
Phone: (01202)694109
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Email Address: fr.martinl@eggconnect.net
This church of England Parish church provides:- Holiday club for children. Lunch club for older single people, Mother union group, Young fellowship for children aged 7 to 13 years. Hall for hire.
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Contact: Revd Martin Fredericson
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St Peters Church
Parish Office St peters Church Church Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0NN
Phone: (01202)749085
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Web Address: http://www.branksea.demon.co.uk
Email Address: nigel@branksea.demon.co.uk
Church of England parish church. Sunday 8am Holy Communion, (Traditional), 10am Paish Euchrist (Modern), 6.30pm Choral Evensong (1662), Monday 9am Holy Communion, Wednesday 10.45am Holy Communion. Morning Prayers is said at 9am Tues to Fri. Sunday School, Mother and Toddlers St Peters Playgroup, Mothers Union, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts, Choir, Flower Guide, Meditation Group. Further details of any of these activities can be obtained through the parish office.
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Contact: Nigel Lloyd
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St. Clements Church
St. Clements Rd  Newtown  BH15 6JQ
Phone: (01202)748058
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Church Services 9.30am, 11.00am with Creche and Sunday school and 6.30pm
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Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
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Contact: Rev. Jonathon Foster
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United Reformed Church - Broadstone
Higher Blandford Rd  Broadstone  BH18 9AB
Phone: (01202)692904
Opening times:-  Am: Church Services Sun 10.30  Pm: Second Sun of Mnth 6.30pm
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Church Services held every Sunday at 10.30am, and every second Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. Also mid week activities Community luncheon Club meets every Wdnesday. Age Concern Day Centre meets every Tuesday. Playschool - Monday / Thursday & Friday Mornings
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Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Church
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Contact: Rev M Amber
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