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Adult Education (Borough of Poole)
OakdaleCentre Wimborne Rd Poole BH15 3DL
Phone: (01202)262300
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Email Address: l.hill@poole.gov.uk
The Boroughs Adult Ed Service provides over 16s with learning and training courses throughout poole. The service specifically seeks to assist those with barriers to learning with specialist advice and training. The linking Scheme assists those with learning disabilities and Basic Skills and Suport offers free tuition to support people in their main studies.
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Parking availability: Free parking Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 16+ Children:    Young People: -1 Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Advanced Training Ltd
17 Hinton Road Bournemouth BH1 2EE
Phone: (01202)292209
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Training providers for young people and adults in the form of NVQ. One to one help with jobsearch
Volunteers Needed: Yes Offers opportunities for volunteers to assist in providing support for out trainees in the form of tutorial work, motivation and confidence building, discussion group leading, project work, one to one help with jobsearch.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Andrew Townson/ Helen Lawson
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Alderney Home & Neighbourhood Watch
14 Melbury Ave Alderney bh12
Phone: (01202)710147
Opening times:- Am: 10.30 am - noon Pm: 1st thurs each month @ Rossmore Library
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Volunteers Needed: Yes Volunteers welcome
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Security
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Michael Woolrich
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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)
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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.
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Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
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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.
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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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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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Suitable for:- Age Groups: All Children: Yes Young People: yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Cannon Colin M. Day
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Ante-Natal Group,Parkstone Health Centre
Mansfield Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset Parkstone BH14 0DJ
Phone: 01202 736945
Opening times:- Am:    Pm: First Wed of month (5thMay /First Thursday (1st July)
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Ante-Natal group sessions,times to be arranged,run for a period of 5 consecutive weeks,to provide education,advice and support,from health professionals, for mums-to-be and their partners
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Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park Parking Cost: 50p per hour
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: most Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: nil Membership Fee - where applicable: nil
Contact: Clair Falvey - Health Visitor
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Arts - (part of Cultural Services)
   Poole
Phone: (01202)665344
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Cultural services brings together Arts, Libraries and Museums for the Borough of Poole
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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: Admin
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Polly Hamilton
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Ashdown Leisure Centre
Adastral Rd Canford Heath BH17 8PY
Phone: (01202)604224
Opening times:- Am: 8.00 Pm: 23.00
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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.
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Parking availability: Free parking Parking Cost:
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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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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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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mr. D Broom
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Bosom Buddies
Bourne Valley Centre, 56 Herbert Avenue Alderney BH12 4EE
Phone: 722746
Opening times:- Am: Fridays 10-12 Pm:
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A breast-feeding support and information/advisory group led by breast-feeding counsellors - local women who have experience of breast-feeding a child and who have undertaken training to help others
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Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: any woman who is currently, or planning to, breast-feed Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Mandy Grant (01258) 458238
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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:
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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:
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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 Stream Partnership
the Bourne stream - Alderney, Poole to Bournemouth Pier Alderney BH
Phone: (01202) 261325
Opening times:- Am: all day Pm:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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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Bournemouth & Poole College Foundation
The Landsdowne Bournemouth BH1 3JJ
Phone: (01202)205378
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Email Address: foundation@bournemouthandpoole-cfe.ac.uk
Provides support to students at the college both as individuals in need and by supporting projects. These projects include Poole Sailability - provides water sports opportunities or disabled people. Study gallery at Poole - provides Art and Education opportunities in the community. Wessex Youth Orchestra - provides orchestral experience and development for young musicians. Access for local people to use Knighton Heath Recording Studios.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Debbie Beale / Rachel Tubbs
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British Polio Fellowship - Dorset Group
17 Tan Howse Cl. Castledean Park Bournemouth BH7 7HB
Phone: (01202)422193
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Meets every second Sunday each Month. Arranges trips etc.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs Kath Watson
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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.
Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rev John Taylor
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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.
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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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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.
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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: 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.
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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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Community Association - Bourne Valley
Community Centre 56 Herbert Ave. Parkstone BH12 4EE
Phone: (01202)732010
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Local Community activities
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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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Dolphin Swimming Poole
Dolphin Swimming Pool, Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1TN
Phone: (01202)677217
Opening times:- Am: 7.30 Pm: 22.00
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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
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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 Adult and Continuing Education Service
Peveril House, 384 Ringwood Rd Ferndown BH22 9AU
Phone: (01202)893900
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Email Address: j.m.madden@dorset-cc.gov.uk
Offers a wide range of part time learning opportunities. Almost 2000 courses are run anually in over 160 venues covering all parts of the country. The programme offered by the service includes academic and vocational courses which lead to accredititation, ganeral interest non accredited courses and basic skills provision.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Jane Madden
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Federation of Womans Institutes - Dorset
Counrty Hs. 58 Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW
Phone: (01305)266366
Opening times:- Am: Tues & Fri 10 - 1245 Pm: 2-4 and wed 10m - 4pm
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Web Address: http://www.nfwi.org.uk
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The Federation has 154 WI's with over 5,000 members situated in towns and villages through out Dorset. Each WI meets monthly, at least 11 times a year. For talks, demonstrations, events and discussions. Classes are popular and most arrange trips and outings. For detail of your nearest WI, please call.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Communiy
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs Doreen Sadd
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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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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: The Librarian
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Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre
   Hamworthy
Phone: (01202)678336
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Leisure Facilities
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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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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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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rev. J E Waring
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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
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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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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
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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:
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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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Ladies Lifeboat Guild - Bournemouth
43 Avenue Court, 20 the Avenue, Branksome Park Poole BH13 6AH
Phone: (01202)763524
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Fundraisers for the R N L I.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Charity
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs P Woolmer
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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:
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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:
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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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Library - Poole Central - Lending
The Dolphin Centre Poole BH15 1QE
Phone: (01202)673919
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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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Lipreading Classes Bornemouth Adult Education
Bournemouth Ad. Ed. Ctre Punshon Centre Exeter rd Bournemouth BH2 5AJ
Phone: (01202)557131
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Friendly lip reading classes for people who have a hearing impairment and for their friends / partners.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. June Gross
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Millenium Volunteers - West Dorset
Heritage Centre Upton Country Park Poole Rd. Upton BH17 7BJ
Phone: (01202)665364
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: m.cullen@btcv.org.uk
Encourages 16 to 24 year olds to volunteer their time to do something for the community. Covers West Dorset and offers a wide range of opportunities to young people, focusing on encouraging them to do voluntary work that interests them. Examples include lifeguarding on the beach, helping people with special needs to learn to swim or horseride, or care for baby animals. Can also help pay for expenses towards training and equipment.
Volunteers Needed: Yes 16 to 24 year olds.
Parking availability: Free parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Moira Cullen
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Museum - Scaplen's Court
   Poole
Phone: (01202)262600
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Local Museum
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:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Entertainment
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Museum Waterfront
4 High St Poole BH15 1BW
Phone: (01202)262622
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Local Museum
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:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Entertainment
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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North Dorset Volunteer Action
7 East St Blandford DT117DU
Phone: (01258)454678
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.members.tripod.com/ndvolunteer
Email Address: ndvolunteer@yahoo.com
Co-ordinates the recruitment of volunteers for voluntary / charitable organisations in North Dorset and adjacent areas. Supports volunteers needing extra help and also other voluntary organisations.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Leke Van Stokkum
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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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Our Lady Fatima Church
The Presbytery, 35 Brixey Rd Parkstone BH12 3BP
Phone: (01202)748166
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: The Parish Priest
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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:
Booking phone:
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:
Booking phone:
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 Domestic violence Project
Womens Services BCHA 353 Ashley Rd Parkstone BH14 0UR
Phone: 01202 710777
Opening times:- Am: 24 hour helpline Pm:
Booking phone: 01202 547755 24hr
Web Address:
Email Address:
We aim to provide a safe non judgemental environment for those affected by domestic violence. We believe that children have the right to be heard. We support the work of rehabilitation of perpetrators. We aim to go on to the community to educate and inform and to raise public awareness about domestic violence issues. Are you: Suffering Abuse at home? DO you: Need advice, support or other help? WILL you: Talk to us by phone or appointment? WE are experienced in dealing with all aspects of domestic violence. WE CAN: Offer accurate information and Empathetic support. WE WILL: Listen carefully at a time and place that suits you.
Volunteers Needed: yes We raise funds for domestic violence victims
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: yes Older People: yes Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: yes Information: yes Support: yes Health:    Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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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 Parliament
www.pooleparliament.co.uk Poole BH
Phone: 01202 268 272
Opening times:- Am: 24 hours Pm: 24 hours
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.pooleparliament.co.uk
Email Address: admin@pooleparliament.co.uk
An open democratic forum for all people with an interest in Poole. Allowing people of Poole a means to find a common consensus on Poole issues.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: No Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 13- 130 Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: links
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable: 0
Contact: 0
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Poole Penguins Synchronised Swimming Club
21 St Peters Rd Parkstone BH14 0NZ
Phone: (01202)747383
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
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:
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: Pam Skilton
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Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau
2 Mill Lane Wareham BH20 4RA
Phone: (01929)551257
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: bureau@purbeckcab.org.uk
Provides infromation and advice freely impartially, confidentially, and independantly. Opening hours:- Wareham Mon, Tues, Thurs,Fri 10.00am to 2.00pm. Swanage Services - General Advice from trained volunteers advisers on all subjects. Main enquiry areas : Benefits, Housing including homelessness, consumer debt, employment, relationship breakdowns, adviceline telephone no. 01929551257
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Quay Foyer
20 Hill St Poole BH15 1NR
Phone: (01202)463603
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides housing and access to training and employment for young people aged 16 to 25 who have a local connection with East Dorset, North Dorset, Poole or Purbeck. The Foyer has spaces for 51 young people. Support, Training and guidance helps residents gain skills and employment.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Public Carpark Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mr Chris Shaw
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Raglan Housing Association
22 / 24 Oxford Rd Bournemouth BH8 8EZ
Phone: (01202)319119
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides social housing for the following groups in housing need - Single people, General Families, Elderly (Sheltered). Also some shared ownership and leasehold schemes for the elderly.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Wendy Pittendrigh
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Relate
1 Stratfield Saye, 20/22 Wellington Rd Bournemouth BH8 8JN
Phone: (01202)311231
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.relate.org.uk
Email Address: relate@btinternet.com
Offers counselling in the following ways:- Couple counselling, sexualt problem counselling, counselling for young people affected by their parents relationships, parenting workshops for parents of teenagers.
Volunteers Needed: Yes We train counsellors contact us for further information.
Parking availability: No Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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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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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre Poole BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)634234
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: revenue&benefits@poole.gov.uk
This unit collects and processes Council Tax, Business Rates, Council Rents, and other debtors income. Also processes all applications for means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Student Support, free school meals, Social Services Assessments, and concessionary Fares (for pensioners - not means tested)
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited parking 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: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: General enquiries
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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 Leisure Centre
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset Alderney BH12 4RS
Phone: 01202 633583
Opening times:- Am: 10.30am - set course times Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: s.bubb@poole.gov.uk
Anxiety Management Workshops
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 18-64 Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health: Yes
Venue type: Mental Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sue Bubb
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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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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
Web Address:
Email Address:
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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Salvation Army, Branksome Corps
Davis Rd Parkstone BH12 2BA
Phone: (01202)742669
Opening times:- Am: yes. Pm:
Booking phone:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Lieutenants James and Claire Hill
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Smoke Stop
The Surgery Herbert Ave Parkstone BH12 OO
Phone: (01202)743333
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Smoke-stop ‘tutors’ are people trained to help you give up smoking. Small groups run at Herbert Avenue Surgery, contact Maureen Evans, District Nurse on 743333.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type:
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Smokestop
Elms Avenue Lilliput BH14 8EE
Phone: 01202 732926
Opening times:- Am: Possible for individual sessions Pm: Possible for individual sessions
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
One to One sessions to offer support education and advice to people trying to quit smoking.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 16+ Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Caroline Boyd -Health Visitor
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Smokestop - Wessex Road Surgery, Poole
Wessex Road, Parkstone, Poole Parkstone BH14 8BQ
Phone: 01202 734974
Opening times:- Am: possible -by appointment Pm: possible-by appointment
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
1 to 1 sessions offering education,advise and support, to individuals who want to stop smoking
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: any Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Bibe Gia -Health Visitor
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Smoke-stop drop-in clinic
Rossmore Community College,Herbert Avenue, Parkstone Alderney BH12 2HY
Phone: 01202 745750
Opening times:- Am:    Pm: Monday 6.30 - 7.30 p.m.
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Drop-in clinic,(sef-referral) which provides education,support and advise to people wishing to stop smoking.Initial consultation is on a 1-1 basis and lasts for approx.10 minutes.Further sessions can then be arranged to suit the individual.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages Children:    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: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: nil Membership Fee - where applicable: nil
Contact:
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SNAG (Special Needs Activity Group)
Bourne Valley Youth Club Parkstone BH
Phone: 01202 385043 before 9pm
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: ehawes
We are a group of familes each with a special needs child. We meet fortnightly to give each other support and organise activities for the whole family. We also arrange holidays, outings and activity days during school holidays.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity: Not registered
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages welcome but mainly 0-19 years Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per family Membership Fee - where applicable: £6 annually per family
Contact: Faye Hawes
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Social Services Adult (Provider)
4th floor Crown Buildings, Civic Centre Poole BH15 2RU
Phone: (01202)261000
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: AdultProvider@Poole.gov.uk
Provides day, residential and home care services to 2,500 each week - mainly at home - either on hteir own or with carers. Specifically provides for older people andthose with mental ill health and people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
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: Yes Support: Yes Health: yes Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Soup Kitchen - Feeding the Homeless
St Peters Churchyard St Peters Rd Bournemouth BH 1AA
Phone: (01202)300750
Opening times:- Am: Wednesdays 6.30pm Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Evangelical Soup Kitchen
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
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
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Church Services.
Volunteers Needed:
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Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
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:
Booking phone:
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!
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost: Nil
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All Age Groups Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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St James Parish Church
The Rectory 10 poplar Close Poole BH15 1LP
Phone: (01202)672694
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
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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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Revd Bob Mason
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St John the Baptist Parish Church
The Vicarage Macaulay Rd Broadstone BH18 8AR
Phone: (01202)694109
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Revd Martin Fredericson
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St Peters Church
Parish Office St peters Church Church Rd Parkstone BH14 0NN
Phone: (01202)749085
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Nigel Lloyd
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St. Clements Church
St. Clements Rd Newtown BH15 6JQ
Phone: (01202)748058
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
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Church Services 9.30am, 11.00am with Creche and Sunday school and 6.30pm
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rev. Jonathon Foster
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Talbot View Community Association
37 Merrow Avenue Poole BH12 1PY
Phone: (01202)730911
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
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Community Centre for use by the community and support groups. Provides leisure, sports and social activities.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
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
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
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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.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support:   Health: Yes Mental Health:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited free parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
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
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Janice
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Turnin Moor Money Advice Project
St Gabriels Church Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor Hamworthy BH16 5BU
Phone: (01202)668611
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
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Email Address:
Help and advice particularily for money related problems for residents of Hamworthy.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited free parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- 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:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Janice Smith / Elaine Astin
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Under 1's Group -- Parkstone Health Centre
Pakstone H/C ,Mansfield Road, Parkstone ,Poole Parkstone BH14
Phone: (01202) 736945
Opening times:- Am:    Pm: Friday 1.30--3.30
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
A group session where surgery patients can bring their babies,to socialise with other mums and to receive help and advice from health professionals
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park Parking Cost: 30p
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Babies up to one year old Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Judy Garrett--Community Nursery Nurse
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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
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
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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: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rev M Amber
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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
Booking phone:
Web Address:
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.
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: Yes Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Carole McMinn
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We have time to listen Counselling Service
Canford Heath Clinic Culiford Crescent Canford Heath BH17 9DW
Phone: (01202)604727
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
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Confidential,professional counselling service for individuals and couples experiencing personal problems. This free service is available to all age groups.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Dr. Alan Skinner
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Weight-loss Clinic Elms Avenue Surgery
Elms Avenue Lilliput BH14 8EE
Phone: 01202 732928
Opening times:- Am:    Pm: Thursday 5-6p.m.
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Email Address:
Group sessions to promote healthy eating and sensible,sustainable weghtloss
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 16+ Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Caroline Boyd -Health Visitor
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Weight-loss Clinic Elms Avenue Surgery
Elms Avenue, Lilliput, Poole,BH14 8EE Parkstone BH14 8EE
Phone: 01202 732928
Opening times:- Am:    Pm: Thursday 5-6p.m.
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Group sessions to promote healthy eating and sensible,sustainable weghtloss
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 16+ Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Caroline Boyd -Health Visitor
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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
Web Address:
Email Address:
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
Parking availability: Free Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
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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Womens Refuge Action Group (WRAG)
Poole Poole
Phone: 01202 770103
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone: 01202 734407
Web Address:
Email Address: wrag.poole@ic24.net
Our Objective:- To fundraise and support the proposed Poole Refuge and support victims of domestic violence in Poole. We will also continue to provide a Christmas party and gift for women and children in refuge accomodation in the County of Dorset.
Volunteers Needed: yes If you would like to assist us, why not give us a call or email us.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity: yes
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: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Woodlands Intermediate Care Unit -Alderney Hospital
Woodlands Elderly Resource Unit Alderney BH12 4NB
Phone: 01202 718457
Opening times:- Am: access is arranged via your GP Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
This consists of two rehabilitation wards called Jersey and Gurnsey and Woodlands Elderly rescource team. This team is a partnership between Poole Primary Care Trust and the Borough of Poole Social Services, which provides specialist rehabilitation for the older person in Poole. Caters for In home and outpatients.
Volunteers Needed: Yes This is an oporttunity to experience a wide range of health related activities in a supportive and caring environment.
Parking availability: Limited Parking Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    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: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Reception
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Workers Educational Association
The Tudor ouse 14 Mill St Puddletown Dorset DT2 8SH
Phone: (01305)261630
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Provides access to a wide range of learning opportunities for all adults. Especially those who missed out on the chance to learn. Helps people to develop new skills extend learning or just enjoy a new interest. Courses are friendly, informal and enjoyable.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes Adults: Yes Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support:   Health:    Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Liz Merry
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Y.M.C.A - Bournemouth
56 Westover Rd Bournemouth BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)290451
Opening times:- Am:    Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: bmouthymca@aol.com
Operates a 63 bedroomed special needs hostel and 22 self contained flats for young men and women aged 18 - 30 years. Exensive youth work programme in association with many local schools. Runs a community radio station - Hope FM. Also operates day nursery for 2 - 5 year olds, a fitness suite, 14- bed move on accomodation unit and a youth centre known as "Fusion".
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes Young People:    Adults: Yes Older People:   Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes Free:    Information: Yes Support: Yes Health: Yes Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Blair Crawford (director)
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