Our Community - Look here for useful contact Information

Alderney Three-in-One
Alderney Manor Community Centre, 287 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 4HY
Phone: (01202) 722746
Opening times:-  Am: Wednesday mornings 10am -12 midday  Pm:  
Booking phone: Health Visitors Office, Herbert Avene Surgery (722746)
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
This is an informal 'drop-in' session that offers three things: the health visitor's child health clinic, the Under 1's group/play session and an informal toddler play-group. Parents/carers can drop-in for any one or more of the events. A health visitor and nursery nurse will be on the premises during the sessions for any information, help or advice.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-5's Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: tea, coffee, squash is provided (with biscuits) at 50p  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Xena Dion, Health Visitor or Nicky Martin, Nursery Nurse
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Alderney West Community Centre
Bedford Rd South  Alderney  BH12 4PR
Phone: (01202)745392
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Local Community Centre primarily for Alderney West Residents.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: MJ Hawkins (Sec)
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Alderney Young People's Pregnancy and New Parent Support Group
Alder Road Baptist Church, 129 Alder Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12
Phone: (01202) 746938
Opening times:-  Am: Fridays 10 - 12  Pm: Tuesdays 1 - 3
Booking phone: (01202) 603273
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
This group is mainly for people under 21 who are pregnant and would like a bit of support from others around the same age. It is fun, informal and supportive and run by an experienced midwife. After the baby arrives, the group continues to provide support, information and advice to help you cope with being a new paretn. The 'other halves'/partners are particularly welcome, right from the beginning. Contact your midwife or health visitor for more information or contact Caroline direct.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Under 21's Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none   Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Allenvale Friends of Imperial Cancer research
98 Cutlers Place Colehill  Wimborne  BH21 2HZ
Phone: (01202)886170
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Email Address: valj@canford.com
Local fundraising group for Imperial Cancer Research. Holds various functions throughout the year with the profits entirely going to ICRF
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Local fundraisers for Cancer Research. All the members of the committee are volunteers.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: VRS Jacks
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Arthritis Research Campaign
30 Strouden Ave, Queens Park  Bournemouth  BH8 9HX
Phone: (01202)258574
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Local fundraising - street / store collections, coffee mornings, sale of catalogue goods, christmas cards etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. M. Olsen
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Arthritis Research Campaign
37 Petersfield Rd, Boscombe  Bournemouth  BH7 6QG
Phone: (01202)427227
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Local fundraising - street / store collections, coffee mornings, sale of catalogue goods, christmas cards etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. L. Sharp
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Bourne Stream Partnership
the Bourne stream - Alderney, Poole to Bournemouth Pier  Alderney  BH
Phone: (01202) 261325
Opening times:-  Am: all day  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.bwhwater.co.uk/bsp
Email Address: bournestream@aol.com
A partnership of local authority and businesses dedicated to improving public access to and enjoyment of the stream, it's water quality and wildlife habitats.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Various one-off education and awareness projects (i.e. Yellow Fish drain stencilling), stream clean-ups and consultations on proposed projects and other ideas for the stream and it's surrounding areas
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 1-100 Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None  Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Sarah Austin, Project Officer
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Bourne Valley Centre
56 Herbert Avenue, Parkston   Alderney  BH12 4EE
Phone: 732010
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3.30 - 5.30
Booking phone: 722746
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Alderney and Bourne Valley After School Activities. For parents to bring their children aged 4-13 years for activities including, drama/acting, crafts, singing, music, dance, cheerleading, and sports including football, basketball/netball and rounders
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers very much needed to lead activities, run the coffee shop and act as session supervisors
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 4-13 and their parents Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per 'family' which is one adult and up to two children with 50P per additional child. Only 4 children per adult.  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Xena Dion - 722746
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Canford Heath Positive Parenting
16 Rowbarrow Close  Canford Heath  BH17 9EA
Phone: (01202)699807
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Organises a series of supportive coffee mornings in local schools to encourage parents and enable them to share the ups and downs of parenthood with others.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Julie Oates
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Community Association - Bourne Valley
Community Centre 56 Herbert Ave.  Parkstone  BH12 4EE
Phone: (01202)732010
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Local Community activities
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Pat Dashwood
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Heatherview Post-natal Group
Heatherview Medical Centre, 2 Alder Park, Alder Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 4AY
Phone: (01202) 722233
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The post-natal group may run from 6 - 10 weeks and is set up when several people are interested at which time the day and times are set. The group provides information in a small group situation on child care, looking after a new baby and how to cope with being a new parent. They are usually run by the health visitor and/or nursery nurse.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: new parents Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cover costs for tea/coffee if desired  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sandy Easterbrook, Health Visitor
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Hillbourne & District Com Assc. And Social Club
69 Cavan Crescent, Waterloo Estate  Poole  BH17 7EY
Phone: (01202)601280
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Various activities including modern sequence dancing, line dancing, Ladies and mens Dart League, Men Skittles and Poole Leagues, Bingo, Luncheon Club, Over Sixties Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Eric Ketchely / Sharon Gregory
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Holton Lee
East Holton, Holton Heath  Poole  BH16 6JN
Phone: (01202)625562
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Web Address: http://www.ids.co.uk/holtonlee
Email Address: holton@ids.co.uk
Short stay residential centre situated within 350 acres of conservation interest on the fringes of Poole Harbour. It has a four fold focus on disability and care, creativity and the arts, the environment, personal growth and spirituality. Volunteers are mainly involved in conservation, gardening, administration, and residential departments.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Needed for conservation and other areas.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. Tony Heaton
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Library - Poole Central - Lending
The Dolphin Centre  Poole  BH15 1QE
Phone: (01202)673919
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Poole Libraries offer more than just a good read. They also provide opportunities to learn at any age and are a major information source.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Library - Poole Central - Reference
The Dolphin Centre  Poole  BH15 1QE
Phone: (01202)671496
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address:  
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Poole Libraries offer more than just a good read. They also provide opportunities to learn at any age and are a major information source.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Lions Club of Poole
60 Danecourt Rd  Poole  BH14 0PQ
Phone: (01202)748632
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Pirincipal aim is to raise funds for those in need. Every Need is treated on an individual basis.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. Derek Moore
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Martha's Kitchen
Church of Transfiguration, Chaddesley Glen  canford Cliffs  BH13 7PF
Phone: (01202)700907
Opening times:-  Am: Monday 10.30 to noon  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: http://transfiguration.church@virgin.net
Provides a meeting place on mondays 10.30 am to noon for a coffee and a chat, and some social activities including relaxed excersises, trips on the dolphin and parties. Excellent facilities for disabled people. Transport can be provided.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. J. Wheeler
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Mid Dorset and North Poole Conservative Assoc.
38 Sandbanks Road, Poole, Dorset  Broadstone  BH14 8BX
Phone: 01202 739922
Opening times:-  Am: 9am-1pm  Pm: 2pm-5pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.mdnpca.org.uk
Email Address: mdnpca@tory.org.uk
We are the local Association of the Conservative Party, covering the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Anyone interested in delivering leaflets, canvassing or attending social or political events is more than welcome.
Parking availability: Limited Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable: Minimum £15
Contact: Paul Goulden
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Moose Intenational (Poole Lodge 27)
14 Haymoor Rd  Poole  BH15 3NP
Phone: (01202)721467
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Moose is an association of people who believe in a caring, sharing family Society and who enjoy working towards it in the company of friends. Moose membes believe in providing practical help for those less fortunate than themselves. They also believe in looking after their own - particularily if family members are bereathed, fall on hard times or simply grow old and lonely.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited free parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. J. Howarth
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Oakdale Residents Community Association
Oakdale Community Partnership Centre, Wimborne Rd  Oakdale  BH15 3DL
Phone: (01202)772894
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: lesley@kerleys.freeserve.co.uk
Community Association Activities: Pop in Centre open Mon / Wed / Fri mornings. Table top sale once a month. Whist club - weekly. Bingo once a month. Short Mat Bowls Club Weekly. Occasional talks. Quiz nights. Bi monthly newslletter to members. Hall and room hire.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Lesley Kerley
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Physically Disabled & Able Bodied Club
6 Tolstoi Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0QJ
Phone: (01202)716957
Opening times:-  Am: Thursdays 7.30 - 10.00pm  Pm:  
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Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Club for people with and without disabilities for all ages to meet weekly on a social basis - meets at Fourways Day Centre.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Brian Knight
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Poole Agenda 21
7 Marlborough Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0HJ
Phone: (01202)741479
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/7418/
Email Address: k.robb@poole.gov.uk
Aims to engage the local community in projects that improve quality of life in the town now and for future generations. Practical projects include an organic allotment in Oakdale and awareness raising activities with schools.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Marion Le Poidvin
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Poole Conservative Association
38 Sandbanks Road, Poole, Dorset   Poole  BH14 8BX
Phone: 01202 739922
Opening times:-  Am: 9am-1pm  Pm: 2pm-5pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.pooletories.org.uk
Email Address: pgoulden@pooleconservatives.org.uk
We are the local Association of the Conservative Party, dealing with local campaigning, fund-raising and Party membership in the Poole parliamentary constituency.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Anyone who wishes to help the Party with delivering leaflets, canvassing or attending social or political events is more than welcome.
Parking availability: Limited Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable: Minimum £15
Contact: Paul Goulden
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Poole Dial a Bus
Poole Advice Centre 54 Lagland St  Poole  BH15 1QG
Phone: (01202)667187
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address:  
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Accessible transport scheme for older and disabled people.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Co-ordinator
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Poole Gateway Club
8 Cranbrook Rd  Parkstone  BH12 3BS
Phone: (01202)740900
Opening times:-  Am: Fridays  Pm: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Social Club for people with learning difficulties. Club night - Fridays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Fourways. Also meets at Branksome Dene Community room every month on a Sunday. Holidays , Discos, Theatre visits, parties, concerts, ets, arrnanged.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. I E Dewar
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Post-natal Group
Rosemary Medical Centre, Rosemary Gardens, Rosemary Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 3HF
Phone: (01202) 716997
Opening times:-  Am: subject to group preference  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
The post-natal group may run from 6 - 10 weeks and is set up when several people are interested at which time the day and times are set. The group provides information in a small group situation on child care, looking after a new baby and how to cope with being a new parent. They are usually run by the health visitor and/or nursery nurse.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity: 0
Suitable for:- Age Groups: new parents any age Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cost of tea/coffee if desired  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ann Atkinson, Tricia Webster, Health Visitors
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Residents and Community Association - Canford Heat
335 Verity Crescent  Canford Heath  BH17 8TR
Phone: (01202)383343
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
For details of the following, please call: Social Bar Playgroup, Badminton, Football, Karate, Hockey, Cuppa Club - Mums and Toddlers, Senior Residents Club, Gardening, Dramatic Society, Townswomens Guild, Whist. Family discos.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. M A Bainton
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Rossmore Library
Herbert Avenue  Alderney  BH12 4HU
Phone: (01202)746023
Opening times:-  Am: Various. Usually 10.00am-1.00pm. Closed Wednesdays  Pm: 2.00pm-5.00pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: rossmorelibrary@poole.gov.uk
Public Library
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited Parking  Parking Cost: Free
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All age groups Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: Free  Membership Fee - where applicable: Free
Contact: Rossmore Library
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Royal British Legion
7 Alverton Ave  Parkstone  BH15 2QF
Phone: (01202)745980
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address:  
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Practical help in time of need to all men and women who have served in the forces, and their widows, widowers and dependants. Its not necessary for recipients to be a member of the Royal British Legion.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. G. Vincent
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Royal British Legion - Broadstone
Tudor Rd  Broadstone  BH18 8AP
Phone: (01202)692688
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Web Address:  
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Promotes the welfare of both serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants,and relieves hardship where it exists, Raises and distributes money for these purposes.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. J Buckell 01202 693412
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STEPS Courses
venue will vary, usually local health/medical centres (Alderney area)  Poole  BH12
Phone: (01202)
Opening times:-  Am: will vary  Pm: will vary
Booking phone: via your health visitors
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STEPS (steps to excellence) is about making positive changes in life that have a good effect on the way we feel about ourselves and our relationships with children/spouses/partners etc. They are run in the Alderney area subject to enough people being interested. Usually run twice a week for about 3 weeks. Contact your health visitor to find out more and to put your name down for the next course.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: All parents Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: usually cover costs for tea/coffee if desired  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Health Visitors at Rosemary Road (716997), Heatherview (722233) or Herbert Avenue Surgery (722746)
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Talbot View Community Association
37 Merrow Avenue  Poole  BH12 1PY
Phone: (01202)730911
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Community Centre for use by the community and support groups. Provides leisure, sports and social activities.
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Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Barry Platt
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The Urban Heaths Partnership
Countryside Section Poole B. Cncl Civic Centre Anx  Poole  BH15 2RT
Phone: (01202)581973
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The Urban Heaths Partnership funds wardens to visit the heaths on a daily basis from Aril to September. Wardens check that entrances and exits are secure and check for unsafe behaviour. Escorted walks are arranged.
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Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Claire Atkins
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Turlin Moor Focus Group
St Gabriels Church Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor  Hamworthy  BH16 5BU
Phone: (01202)668611
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A meeting / Focal point for residents / professionals working on the estate of Turlin Moor. A focus group looks at concerns and issues affecting the lives of residents on turlin moor. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
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Contact: Janice
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Turnin Moor Money Advice Project
St Gabriels Church Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor  Hamworthy  BH16 5BU
Phone: (01202)668611
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Help and advice particularily for money related problems for residents of Hamworthy.
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Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
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Contact: Janice Smith / Elaine Astin
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United Reformed Church - Canford Heath
Mitchell Rd  Canford Heath  BH17 8UE
Phone: (01202)382327
Opening times:-  Am: Sunday Worship 10.00Am  Pm: Sunday Worship 6.30Pm
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Email Address: k.mcminn@cwcom.net
Parent & Toddler groups, Two Pre-schools. After school club (4 to 7 years), Youth Centre ( Beacon Centre). Over 50's Activities - includes a fellowship tea for the retired. Alpa - introduction to christian faith.
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Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
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Contact: Carole McMinn
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Wel-care
East Lodge 80 Gloucester rd  Boscombe  BH7 6JB
Phone: (01202)302595
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Provides community social work support of lone parents and families with disabilities in either adults or children or both. Group for single parents meets every Thursday 10.15am to 12.15pm at the St Johns centre Shelly Rd Boscombe. Thi group offers a change to make new friends, information, confidential advice and support and regular outings, etc. Barrier breakers - goup for parents of a child o children with learning difficulties, a dissability impairment, or long term illness. Provides a chance for parents to talk, share ideas and information with other parents. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30 am to 12 noon. In the Hall of Boscombe Baptist Church on the corner or Gladstone and Palmerstone Rd. Parents of Children Who Care - group for parents with disabilities, who get togther to offer support to one another. Raises awareness about the needs of children and young people who have a caring role and who assume responsibility for their parents. For more information on the Parents of Children Who Care Group, contact Mrs Sue Reardon on 01202 255902
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Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Pat Harvey
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Wessex Lets
3 / 5 Palmerstone Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4HN
Phone: (01202)465000
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Provides a community bartering system so members can exchange goods and services with other members without using cash.
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Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: The Boscombe Link
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Women's Drop-in Session
56 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone   Alderney  BH12 4EE
Phone: 722746 or 633583
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: 1PM - 3PM
Booking phone: 722746 OR 633583
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The women's drop-in session is open to all women of all ages to drop in for a coffee and a chat, do some arts/crafts if they feel like it and generally unwind.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers needed to help run the coffee shop
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: adults Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health: Yes
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: free  Membership Fee - where applicable: n/a
Contact: Xena Dion or Sue Bubb
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