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Ashdown Leisure Centre
Adastral Rd  Canford Heath  BH17 8PY
Phone: (01202)604224
Opening times:-  Am: 8.00  Pm: 23.00
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: i.stokes@poole.gov.uk
Leisure Facilities - Fitness studio, Artificial Grass pitch, Tennis courts, Athletics track, Main Sports Hall, Solarium (sun beds), Squash Courts, Community Hall, Licenced Bar.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All Children: Yes  Young People: yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Iain Stokes
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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: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None  Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Sarah Austin, Project Officer
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Bourne Valley Youth Centre
Northmere Rd  Parkstone  BH12 4DY
Phone: (01202)740113
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Web Address:  
Email Address: bournevalley@btconnect.com
Bourne Valley Youth Centre aims to provide a safe, fun and welcoming environment, in order to assist young people in their personal and social development. We work with young people "where they are at" towards participation in a range of opportunities and experiences. Offering information/ advice to enable young people to make choices with issues that affect their lives. If you need more info. Ring Sarah on our number or ask the outreach youth work team who are out and about in the evenings.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Remember what it was like when you were growing up? You needed a friend wanted somewhere to meet people and have fun, experience something new - then we are looking for you!!
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 10 to 25 - on separate nights Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: 30 pence per session  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sarah Evans - Johnson
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Broadstone Youth Centre
Moor Rd  Broadstone  BH18 8AZ
Phone: (01202)697303
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Email Address: broadstoneyc@btopenworld.com
Youth Club Youth Club Opening Times: Monday: 7.30-9.30pm Year 9 girls Tuesday:7.00 9.00pm Year 8 Wednesdays: 7.30-10.00pm Year 9 + (Arts focus) As of 1.1.05 (Check with Centre for up to date details) Venue Type: Youth Centre (we're an informal education project not just leisure)
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Years 8+ Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Collin Phillimore
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Christchurch Scoutlink
16 Church St  Christchurch  BH231BW
Phone: (01202)483124
Opening times:-  Am: Tuesdays  Pm: 6 - 7.15pm
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Email Address:  
Caters for Scouts (boys and Girls ) between the ages of 8 and 18 years who are unable to join in mainstream scout group due to their disabilities. Meetings are held at scout HQ Fairmile Rd Christchurch on most tuesdays from 6 pm to 7.15 pm
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 8 - 18 Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Anita Hooper
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Christian Activity Centre - Dorset
St Marys St Marys Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 4QP
Phone: (01202)778778
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Web Address: http://www.dcac.co.uk
Email Address: info@dcac.co.uk
Residential outdoor pursuits centre. Indoor activities include indoor climbing wall archery, and trampolining. Outdoor activities include climbing, caving, canoing powerboating, dune buggie karting and water skiing.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mike Hart
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Coda Music Trust
Chewton Farm Rd Highcliff  Christchurch  BH23 5QL
Phone: (01425)276161
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Web Address: http://.coda.org.uk
Email Address: info@coda.org.uk
The coda music centre aims to enable everyone to realise their musical potential whatever their age, skills, background or ability by providing a well equiped rescource for life long learning and participation in music. During the school term highly qualified and experienced tutors lead regular structured individual and group music lessons from students from three to 18 through to adults and retired. The repertoire used at the centre reflects a wide range of music from classical choral and instrumental works to rock and jazz from Tibetiean over tone singing to african drumming.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Vivien Wring and David Walters
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Creekmoor Youth Centre
Northmead Drive  Creekmoor  BH17 7YX
Phone: (01202)605340
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Adrian Wilkins
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Disabled Swimmers Club - Bournemouth
19 Whitecliff Crescent  Parkstone  BH14 8DT
Phone: (01202)740727
Opening times:-  Am: Tuesday & Fridays  Pm:  
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Club meets Tuesday and Fridays at Christchurch Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool and Saturdays at Stokewood Rd baths. Also other social events during the year.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Linda Pain
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DISC Drop In
Brownsea Centre Constitution Hill  Poole  BH14 0QA
Phone: (01202)241400
Opening times:-  Am: 10am  Pm: 4pm
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Drop in social club for Poole residents experiencing mental health difficulties. Provides an opportunity to sociallise and participate in a vartiety of activities. Open on Mondays, thursdays, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm, also Monday and Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 pm
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: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Angie Saunders / David Humpriss
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Dolphin Swimming Poole
Dolphin Swimming Pool, Kingland Rd,  Poole  BH15 1TN
Phone: (01202)677217
Opening times:-  Am: 7.30  Pm: 22.00
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: j.hordle@poole.gov.uk
Leisure Facilities - Health Suite (sauna), fitness studio, Swimming Pool - main pool - teching pool and diving pool, Solarium, Access for Liesure Scheme
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost: 60p per hour
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All Children: Yes  Young People: yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: John Hordle
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Dorset Association of Boys Clubs
Parkstone Boys & Girls Club Recreation Rd  Parkstone  BH12 2EA
Phone: (01202)710701
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Provides link between the National Association of clubs for young people and their 30 affiliated clubs in Poole and Dorset, including the Poole and Dorset adventure centre and the Poole Sail training trust.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: P Cunningham
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Dorset County Football Association
Blandford Close  Hamworthy  BH15 4BF
Phone: (01202)671138
Opening times:-  Am: 9am  Pm: 5pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.dorsetfa.com
Email Address: gary.knight@dorsetfa.com
Provide football opportunities throughout the county of Dorset regardless of gender, ability or race
Volunteers Needed: Yes  We need suitable andidates for refferees and linesmen. We provide free training
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Gary Knight
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Friends of Dolphins - The
9 Stoneleigh 17 Martello Rd South  Canford Cliffs  BH13 7HQ
Phone: (01202)706157
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Email Address: bandbpoole@aol.com
Free Trips around Poole Harbour and Wareham River on a specially designed boat for disabled people of all ages and disabilities.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. Bill Didhan
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Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre
   Hamworthy   
Phone: (01202)678336
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Leisure Facilities
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information:    Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Indoor Bowls - Poole Indoor Bowls Club
Poole Sports Centre, The Dolphin Centre, Poole  Poole  BH15 1UD
Phone: 01202 673370
Opening times:-  Am: 11.15 Monday, Tuesday and Friday  Pm: 1.15 Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Booking phone: 01202 777788
Web Address:  
Email Address: derekhunt@tiscali.co.uk
We are a friendly non profit making indoor bowls club.We would welcome new members, beginners can be given free instruction, experienced players are welcome. Our season runs from late September to April each year but you can contact us at any time to receive information. We run friendly leagues within the club as well as "spoons" competitions and other friendly games. To join a league we need to hear from you by August as the teams are drawn in September. You don't have to join a league, there is "free" bowling when you play with whoever else is there at the time - it is all good fun and healthy exercise.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park  Parking Cost: Dolphin Centre Multi Storey Car Park Charges
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: From 18 to 90 Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1.60 to £1.70 for 2 hours play  Membership Fee - where applicable: Sports Centre £15 + £5 initial fee. Club £4.00 paer annum
Contact: Derek Hunt - Club Treasurer
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Kemp Welsh Leisure Centre
Herbert Avenue  Parkstone  BH12 4HR
Phone: (01202)738787
Opening times:-  Am: 7.30  Pm: 22.00
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: t.hill@poole.gov.uk
Leisure facilities - fitness studio, swimming pool, gymnastics and tramplining, solarium (sun beds), childrens play area, access for leisure scheme, sports halls, cafeteria, sports fields. See our diary pages for details.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All Children: Yes  Young People: yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Tim Hill
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Leisure Services - Borough of Poole
       
Phone: (01202)261315
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Email Address: c.smith@poole.gov.uk
There is plenty to see and do in Poole. Whether you like lazing on the beach, playing sports or exploring the surrounding countryside. Leisure Services will help you find something to suit you. This Service actively encourages the full use of its facilities by all and has introduced some special schemes to help everyone participate in some form of leisure activity.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: yes  Young People: yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Clive Smith - Acting Service Unit Head
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Leisure Services - Borough of Poole
       
Phone: (01202)261318
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Email Address: m.greenwood@poole.gov.uk
There is plenty to see and do in Poole. Whether you like lazing on the beach, playing sports or exploring the surrounding countryside. Leisure Services will help you find something to suit you. This Service actively encourages the full use of its facilities by all and has introduced some special schemes to help everyone participate in some form of leisure activity.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Marilyn Greenwood - Community Liason Officer
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Limelights Club for Young People
Learoyd Rd  Oakdale  BH17 7PJ
Phone: (01202)672318
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Nicky Dimmer
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Merley Youth Centre
Chichester Walk  Merley  BH21 1ST
Phone: (01202)841233
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Glenise Dickenson
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National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society
56 Baron Court Avenue, Barton on Sea  Hants  BH25 7HG
Phone: (01425)611240
Opening times:-  Am: Thursdays  Pm:  
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Meets every Thursday at Christchurch Hospital to use the hydrotherapy pool and gymnasium under guidance of a trained physiotherapist
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ian Calderwood
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National Association for Bikers with a disability
123 Gerrard Green, Beaminster  Dorset  DT8 3EA
Phone: (01308)862614
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NABD was set up by a small group of people who believe that a disability should not take away the enjoyment of motorcycling. Services offered include help with: the cost of special adaptions, assessments and training, insurance and a quarterly newsletter.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Terry Poole
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Parkstone Sports & Arts Centre Youth Club
Recreation Ground  Parkstone  BH12 2EA
Phone: (01202)717326
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Web Address:  
Email Address: admin@pdcyp.freeserve.co.uk
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jo Haynes
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Parkstone Stroke Club
St Peters Centre, Chapel Rd  Parkstone  BH15 2NY
Phone: (01202)671716
Opening times:-  Am: Wednesdays  Pm: 2 - 4pm
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A time and place for rehabilitation (socilly) for victims of stroke, also a time of respite for carers wh can either stay for the afternoon or go shopping, visiting etc. Our activities are varied and our membership covers an age range of 30 to 80. During summer months we have several outings including luncheons, cream teas and visiting places of iterest.
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: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Pat Borthwick
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Poole East Division Guides
1 Haynes Avenue  Poole  BH15 2ED
Phone: (01202)386304
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Web Address: http://www.guides.org.uk
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The Guide Association as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfill their potential and take an active and responsile role in society, through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Helpers needed.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: rs.J. Cross / Mrs. Julie Crow
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Poole Kite Club
Baiter Park  Poole  BH15 1UX
Phone: 01929 554690
Opening times:-  Am: As and when (weather permitting) during BST  Pm: Wednesdays after work (weather permitting) during BST
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.poolekites.org.uk
Email Address: richard@poolekites.org.uk
Your local kite club. Free membership. Annual event on sunday May 16th 2004. See website for list of UK kite clubs, shops & festivals + tips for beginners.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Come along and have a go - we have a large number of different kites for you to try.
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park  Parking Cost: variable
Charity: n/a
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 2 - 102 Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: free  Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Richard Nourse
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Poole Penguins Synchronised Swimming Club
21 St Peters Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0NZ
Phone: (01202)747383
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Email Address: pskilton@yahoo.co.uk
Synchronised swimming for beginners who are competent swimmers from age 7 - 8 to Adult.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Pam Skilton
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Poole Stroke Club
9 Stoneleigh 17 Martello Rd South  Canford Cliffs  BH13 7HQ
Phone: (01202)706157
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Web Address:  
Email Address: bandbpoole@aol.com
Meets Thrusday Afternoons at Skinner St URC in Poole with a varied programme and outings for those who have strokes.
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: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Bill Didham
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Rossmore Leisure Centre
Herbert Avenue  Parkstone  BH12 4HR
Phone: (01202)738787
Opening times:-  Am: 7.30  Pm: 22.00
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: t.hill@poole.gov.uk
Leisure facilities - fitness studio, swimming pool, gymnastics and tramplining, solarium (sun beds), childrens play area, access for leisure scheme, sports halls, cafeteria, sports fields. See our diary pages for details.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free parking  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: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Tim Hill
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Rossmore Swim and Gym Group
Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone  Poole  BH12
Phone: (01202) 738787
Opening times:-  Am: Thursdays 10 - 12 midday  Pm:  
Booking phone: Xena Dion (01202) 722746
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A combination of supervised swimming and gym sessions for children from 0-5 years. Children must be supervised by parents/carers/helpers in the water and during the gym session (maximum of 2 children per adult). A half-hour break between sessions gives time for a drink and snack and a chat with other parents. People must be referred through their health visitor.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-5 years Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per session (up to 2 children)  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Xena Dion, Health Visitor
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Sports Forum For the Disabled - Bournemouth
37 Ampfield Rd Throop  Bournemouth  BH8 0ES
Phone: (01202)520249
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: Sat nights 6-7pm
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Provides recreational and sporting opportunities for disabled people. Disabled swimming at the Littledown Sports Centre, 6 - 7 pm Saturdays ometimes followed by canoeing or scuba diving.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Richard Monaghan
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Stroke Club - Broadstone
Corfe Barn, Corfe Lodge Rd  Broadstone  BH18 9NQ
Phone: (01202)694179
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: Friday 2 - 4pm
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Social club for people who have suffered strokes, and their carers. Meets every Friday at 2-4pm at the Broadstone Conservative Club, Tudor Rd. Various activities and outings.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. K. McDavid
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Teen Wheels
c/o Daily Echo, Richmond Hill  Bournemouth  BH2 6HH
Phone: (01202)411224
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Organises a youth motor project, building and racing stock cars.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Chris Adamson
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The Beacon Centre Youth Club
Michell Rd  Canford Heath  BH17 7UE
Phone: (01202)686965
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Richard Saunders
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The Gaff
Blandford Rd  Hamworthy  BH15 4AY
Phone: (01202)678450
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ruth Caines
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Trinidad Boys Club
Rossmore Rd Trinidad Estate  Parkstone  BH12 3NJ
Phone: (01202)779932
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Teresa Murray
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Turlin Moor Youth Centre
Turlin Rd Turlin Moor  Poole  BH16 5AH
Phone: (01202)670085
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ruth Caines
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Waterloo Youth Centre
Kitchener Crescent Waterloo Estate  Poole  BH17 7HX
Phone: (01202)693288
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address:  
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Nikki Dimmer
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