Older People - Look here for useful contact Information

Spring in your step?  As the light nights have arrived and the the weather is improving it is a good time to start to increase your excercise. Walking is great excercise and can help maintain and improve health. Walking not only strenghtens the muscles but improves balance and co-odination. If you experience difficulties with your mobility please talk to your doctors practice or community nurse and they wil be able to help. lets make spring the time to put your best foot forward!
Posted by:Dawne Garrett  09/04/2004 10:57:27

Bogus Callers  - Major problem in our area at present. They have actually used violence on several people locally. Police are advising not to open the door at all to strangers. Any doubts - dial 999.
Posted by:D. Garret Specialist Health   19/03/2004 11:06:04

Abbeyfield (Poole) Society Limited
4 Widdicombe Avenue  Poole  BH14 9QW
Phone: (01202)707436
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Email Address: abbeyfield.poole@england.com
Provides very sheltered housing with care to older people in self supporting houses which are run by a resident housekeeper suported by a voluntary committee
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: John Thorpe
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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.
Volunteers Needed:     
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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Age Concern Parkstone
11 Bournemouth Rd  Parkstone   
Phone: (01202)741732
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Email Address: ageconcern@poole-dorset.freeserve.co.uk
 
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Has a 15 seater bus driven by volunteers which may be booked
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 60+ Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Elderly
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Thelma Green
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Age Concern Poole
The Old Rope Walk, Blandford Rd.  Hamworthy  BH15 4AU
Phone: (01202)666195
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Email Address: ageconcern@poole-dorset.freeserve.co.uk
Runs 9 'Pop ins' providing facilities in the Poole Area for the tive Elderly. Outings, parties, lunches, bingo, talks, raffles, tea and biscuits. Has an info centre at the Old Rope Office- help and advice
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Has a 15 seater bus driven by volunteers which may be booked
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 60+ Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Elderly
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Thelma Green
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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 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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Allenvale Friends of Imperial Cancer research
98 Cutlers Place Colehill  Wimborne  BH21 2HZ
Phone: (01202)886170
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Email Address: valj@canford.com
Local fundraising group for Imperial Cancer Research. Holds various functions throughout the year with the profits entirely going to ICRF
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Local fundraisers for Cancer Research. All the members of the committee are volunteers.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: VRS Jacks
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Arthritis Care - Bournemouth & Poole Branch
7 Avalon  Lilliput  BH14 8HT
Phone: (01202)707818
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Members meet each month at Fourways Day Centre, Constitution Hill Rd Poole Social welfare and entertainment
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    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:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs V Broadbent
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Arthritis Care - Westbourne Branch
16 Birchwood Rd  Upton  BH16 5LE
Phone: (01202)622450
Opening times:-  Am: first Tuesday each month  Pm: 7.30 - 9.00pm
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Works with + for people with arthritis across the community. Promotes health and well-being and independence through services, support, self help, info and influence.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    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:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. PM Tilsed
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Arthritis Research Campaign
37 Petersfield Rd, Boscombe  Bournemouth  BH7 6QG
Phone: (01202)427227
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Local fundraising - street / store collections, coffee mornings, sale of catalogue goods, christmas cards etc.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. L. Sharp
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Arthritis Research Campaign
30 Strouden Ave, Queens Park  Bournemouth  BH8 9HX
Phone: (01202)258574
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Local fundraising - street / store collections, coffee mornings, sale of catalogue goods, christmas cards etc.
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Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. M. Olsen
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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.
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: Iain Stokes
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Asperger Backup Campaign
Poole Day Centre Commercial Rd  Parkstone   
Phone: (01202)
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Group meetings and workshops for parents and proffessionals
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited free parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Brenda Wall
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Assc. for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus (Wessex)
123 Gerrards Green, Beaminster  Dorset  DT8 3EA
Phone: (01308)862614
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Support for those with Spina Bifida and/ or Hydrocephalus providing financial and moral help.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr T Poole
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Back Care - The National Org. for Healthy Backs
61 Haymoor Rd  Poole  BH15 3NR
Phone: (01202)710308
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Email Address: davebow@breathemail.co.uk
Helps manage and prevent back pain by providing advice, promoting self help and helping raise awareness of causes of back pain. Provides a listening ear service 24hrs a day to help ease isolation and the possibility of talking to a fellow sufferer who understands.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Pat Thomas
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Benefits Agency (Dept of Social Security)
Crown Offices Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2RP
Phone: (01202)712610
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Advice and information on benefits for individuals.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes 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: Mr. Barry Smith
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Big Issue, The
51 - 53 Poole Hill  Bournemouth  BH2 5PW
Phone: (01202)314261
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Helps over 700 homeless in the S.W region every year offering the opportunity to sell a mag to earn an income.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sarah March Paschal
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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
Volunteers Needed:     
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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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Bmth, Poole, Christchrch Mental Health Council
279 Wallisdown Rd  Parkstone  BH12 5BT
Phone: (01202)526898
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Fundraising for children with mental disabilities and othe organisations.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Charity
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. D F Collins
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Body Positive (Dorset)
24 Lorne Park Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 1JL
Phone: (01202)297386
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Web Address: http://.bodypos.demon.co.uk
Email Address: bodypos@bodypos.demon.co.uk
Self Help group for people living with or affected by HIV / AIDS. Walk in centre offering facilities which include alternative therapies, lounge, gym and library with internet access. Disabled access throughout the building.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  New Volunteers always required
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Galley
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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:  
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 Stream Partnership
the Bourne stream - Alderney, Poole to Bournemouth Pier  Alderney  BH
Phone: (01202) 261325
Opening times:-  Am: all day  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.bwhwater.co.uk/bsp
Email Address: bournestream@aol.com
A partnership of local authority and businesses dedicated to improving public access to and enjoyment of the stream, it's water quality and wildlife habitats.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Various one-off education and awareness projects (i.e. Yellow Fish drain stencilling), stream clean-ups and consultations on proposed projects and other ideas for the stream and it's surrounding areas
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 1-100 Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None  Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Sarah Austin, Project Officer
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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.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
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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Bussbus Service (Run by Age Concern)
Old rope walk Community Hall Blandford Rd  Poole  BH15 4AU
Phone: (01202)666195
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Transport for the aged, disabled and frail people of Poole
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: The Secretary
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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
Booking phone:  
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:  
Charity:  
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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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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Community Association - Bourne Valley
Community Centre 56 Herbert Ave.  Parkstone  BH12 4EE
Phone: (01202)732010
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Local Community activities
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Pat Dashwood
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Consumer Protection Services
New Fields Business park Stinsford Rd  Poole  BH17 0NF
Phone: (01202)261700
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Email Address: consumer.protection@poole.gov.uk
This unit covers a wide range of services inc. everything from abandoned cars to zoo licencing. The unit offers advice on a variety of subjects and takes action to improve Pooles environment and protect its residents.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost: Free
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    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:  
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Contact the elderly
37 Saxonbury Rd Southbourne  Bournemouth  BH6 5NB
Phone: (01202)424482
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Email Address: carolyn.dennis@tesco.net
Volunteer car drivers using their own cars take elderly people out for a drive once a month on a Sunday afternoon for a car ride and tea at a volunteer host / hostesses house.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Occasional drivers are always needed as well as hosts and hostesses who are willing to entertain up to 6 elderly people and two car drivers for afternoon tea.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Lesiure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs C M Dennis
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Cultural Services
   Poole   
Phone: (01202)673910
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Email Address:  
Cultural services brings together Arts, Libraries and Museums for the Borough of Poole
Volunteers Needed:     
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Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Administration
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Dementia Care
Drewitt House, 865 Ringwood Rd  Bournemouth  BH11 8LW
Phone: (01202)573770
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Care agency giving community care in the clients own home. Personal and domestic tasks undertaken. Also runs two day centres at weekends especially for people suffering from dementia.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes 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: Denise Lockyer
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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 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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Help and Care
The Pokesdown Centre 896 Christcurch Rd  Bournemouth  BH7 6DL
Phone: (01202)432288
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Web Address: http://www.helpandcare.org.uk
Email Address: info@helpandcare.org.uk
Independent charity working on the side of older people and carers or all ages. Services include home repair and home safety service, advocacy, community outreach, support and information for carers including a respite sitting service and a vacancy information service for residential and nursing homes.
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Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Louise Ellis
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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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Housing Society for the Elderly
13 Stourwood Ave. Southbourne  Bournemouth   
Phone: (01202)430848
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A non profit housing society offering sheltered housing flats and residential care
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Margaret Shelton
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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Poole Libraries offer more than just a good read. They also provide opportunities to learn at any age and are a major information source.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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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
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Poole Libraries offer more than just a good read. They also provide opportunities to learn at any age and are a major information source.
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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:  
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Lipreading Classes Bornemouth Adult Education
Bournemouth Ad. Ed. Ctre Punshon Centre Exeter rd  Bournemouth  BH2 5AJ
Phone: (01202)557131
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Friendly lip reading classes for people who have a hearing impairment and for their friends / partners.
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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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Museum - Scaplen's Court
   Poole   
Phone: (01202)262600
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Local Museum
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Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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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:   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
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Local Museum
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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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:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Entertainment
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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NORDDIS
1 Newbury Court Gillingham  Dorset  SP8 4QX
Phone: (01747)821010
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Web Address: http://www.members.aol.com/norddis4qx/default.htm
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Provides information on equipment, benefits, transport and holidays to people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, mental illnesses, sensory impairment, their families and carers and all older people.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Apart from the Development Officer and the Office Assistant, all our staff are volunteers. Training sessions are held regularly and NorDDiS is constantly looking for new volunteers to join its dedicated work-force. All Volunteers have excellent understanding and experience of issues relating to physical disability, mental health and learning difficulties.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    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: Mrs. Eileen Plumridge / Christopher Cotesworth
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Oakdale Residents Community Association
Oakdale Community Partnership Centre, Wimborne Rd  Oakdale  BH15 3DL
Phone: (01202)772894
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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:     
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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: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Lesley Kerley
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Physically Disabled & Able Bodied Club
6 Tolstoi Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0QJ
Phone: (01202)716957
Opening times:-  Am: Thursdays 7.30 - 10.00pm  Pm:  
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Club for people with and without disabilities for all ages to meet weekly on a social basis - meets at Fourways Day Centre.
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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
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Web Address: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/7418/
Email Address: k.robb@poole.gov.uk
Aims to engage the local community in projects that improve quality of life in the town now and for future generations. Practical projects include an organic allotment in Oakdale and awareness raising activities with schools.
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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: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Marion Le Poidvin
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Poole Dial a Bus
Poole Advice Centre 54 Lagland St  Poole  BH15 1QG
Phone: (01202)667187
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Accessible transport scheme for older and disabled people.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Co-ordinator
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Poole 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
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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:  
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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: 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:  
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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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Raglan Housing Association
22 / 24 Oxford Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 8EZ
Phone: (01202)319119
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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.
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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
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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:  
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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
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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:     
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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. M A Bainton
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)633114
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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:    Young People:    Adults:    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: Benefit enquiries
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)633149
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:    Young People:    Adults:    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: Consessionary Fare enquiries
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)634250
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: studentsupport@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:    Young People:    Adults:    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: Student Support
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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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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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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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Social Services Adult (Commisioning)
Civic Centre Annexe Park Rd  Poole  BH15 2RT
Phone: (01202)633868
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
This lot "Assess an individuals social problems, offering assistance and designing packages of care" to meet those identified needs - then reviewing it to make sure it remains adequate
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    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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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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Southbourne Natural Health Centre
102 Southbourne Road  Bournemouth  BH6 3QQ
Phone: (01202)424833
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Talks and information for allergy sufferers. Allergy testing - private & NHS
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Vicky Lee
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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:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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
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:    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:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
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:  
Charity:  
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:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Church Services 9.30am, 11.00am with Creche and Sunday school and 6.30pm
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
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:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Community Centre for use by the community and support groups. Provides leisure, sports and social activities.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
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:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
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:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
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
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
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:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
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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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:  
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: 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:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Confidential,professional counselling service for individuals and couples experiencing personal problems. This free service is available to all age groups.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    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: 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.
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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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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Western Challenge Housing Association
Hengisbury House 35 Purewell  Christchurch  BH23 1EH
Phone: (01202)499300
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: mike.collis@westernchallenge.co.uk
Provider of social rented housing, low cost home ownership and sheltered accomodation for the elderly
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mike Collis / Mike Hanrahan
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Woodlands Intermediate Care Unit -Alderney Hospital
Woodlands Elderly Resource Unit  Alderney  BH12 4NB
Phone: 01202 718457
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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:  
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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:     
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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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