Children - Look here for useful contact Information
Alderney Three-in-One
Alderney Manor Community Centre, 287 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone
Poole
BH12 4HY
Phone: (01202) 722746
Opening times:- Am: Wednesday mornings 10am -12 midday
Pm:
Booking phone: Health Visitors Office, Herbert Avene Surgery (722746)
Web Address:
Email Address:
This is an informal 'drop-in' session that offers three things: the health visitor's child health clinic, the Under 1's group/play session and an informal toddler play-group. Parents/carers can drop-in for any one or more of the events. A health visitor and nursery nurse will be on the premises during the sessions for any information, help or advice.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-5's
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: tea, coffee, squash is provided (with biscuits) at 50p
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Xena Dion, Health Visitor or Nicky Martin, Nursery Nurse
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Alderney West Community Centre
Bedford Rd South
Alderney
BH12 4PR
Phone: (01202)745392
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Local Community Centre primarily for Alderney West Residents.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
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.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
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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Ashdown Leisure Centre
Adastral Rd
Canford Heath
BH17 8PY
Phone: (01202)604224
Opening times:- Am: 8.00
Pm: 23.00
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: i.stokes@poole.gov.uk
Leisure Facilities - Fitness studio, Artificial Grass pitch, Tennis courts, Athletics track, Main Sports Hall, Solarium (sun beds), Squash Courts, Community Hall, Licenced Bar.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All
Children: Yes
Young People: yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Iain Stokes
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Bourne Stream Partnership
the Bourne stream - Alderney, Poole to Bournemouth Pier
Alderney
BH
Phone: (01202) 261325
Opening times:- Am: all day
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.bwhwater.co.uk/bsp
Email Address: bournestream@aol.com
A partnership of local authority and businesses dedicated to improving public access to and enjoyment of the stream, it's water quality and wildlife habitats.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Various one-off education and awareness projects (i.e. Yellow Fish drain stencilling), stream clean-ups and consultations on proposed projects and other ideas for the stream and it's surrounding areas
Parking availability: No Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 1-100
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None
Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Sarah Austin, Project Officer
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Bourne Stream Partnership
the Bourne stream - Alderney, Poole to Bournemouth Pier
Alderney
BH
Phone: (01202) 261325
Opening times:- Am: all day
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.bwhwater.co.uk/bsp
Email Address: bournestream@aol.com
A partnership of local authority and businesses dedicated to improving public access to and enjoyment of the stream, it's water quality and wildlife habitats.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Various one-off education and awareness projects (i.e. Yellow Fish drain stencilling), stream clean-ups and consultations on proposed projects and other ideas for the stream and it's surrounding areas
Parking availability: No Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 1-100
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None
Membership Fee - where applicable: None
Contact: Sarah Austin, Project Officer
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Bourne Valley Centre
56 Herbert Avenue, Parkston
Alderney
BH12 4EE
Phone: 732010
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3.30 - 5.30
Booking phone: 722746
Web Address:
Email Address:
Alderney and Bourne Valley After School Activities. For parents to bring their children aged 4-13 years for activities including, drama/acting, crafts, singing, music, dance, cheerleading, and sports including football, basketball/netball and rounders
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Volunteers very much needed to lead activities, run the coffee shop and act as session supervisors
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 4-13 and their parents
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per 'family' which is one adult and up to two children with 50P per additional child. Only 4 children per adult.
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Xena Dion - 722746
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Bourne Valley Youth Centre
Northmere Rd
Parkstone
BH12 4DY
Phone: (01202)740113
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: bournevalley@btconnect.com
Bourne Valley Youth Centre aims to provide a safe, fun and welcoming environment, in order to assist young people in their personal and social development. We work with young people "where they are at" towards participation in a range of opportunities and experiences. Offering information/ advice to enable young people to make choices with issues that affect their lives. If you need more info. Ring Sarah on our number or ask the outreach youth work team who are out and about in the evenings.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Remember what it was like when you were growing up? You needed a friend wanted somewhere to meet people and have fun, experience something new - then we are looking for you!!
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 10 to 25 - on separate nights
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: 30 pence per session
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sarah Evans - Johnson
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British Polio Fellowship - Dorset Group
17 Tan Howse Cl. Castledean Park
Bournemouth
BH7 7HB
Phone: (01202)422193
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Meets every second Sunday each Month. Arranges trips etc.
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: 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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Broadstone Youth Centre
Moor Rd
Broadstone
BH18 8AZ
Phone: (01202)697303
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: broadstoneyc@btopenworld.com
Youth Club Youth Club Opening Times: Monday: 7.30-9.30pm Year 9 girls
Tuesday:7.00 9.00pm Year 8
Wednesdays: 7.30-10.00pm Year 9 + (Arts focus)
As of 1.1.05 (Check with Centre for up to date details) Venue Type: Youth Centre (we're an informal education project not just
leisure)
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Years 8+
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Collin Phillimore
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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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Christian Activity Centre - Dorset
St Marys St Marys Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 4QP
Phone: (01202)778778
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.dcac.co.uk
Email Address: info@dcac.co.uk
Residential outdoor pursuits centre. Indoor activities include indoor climbing wall archery, and trampolining. Outdoor activities include climbing, caving, canoing powerboating, dune buggie karting and water skiing.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mike Hart
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Coda Music Trust
Chewton Farm Rd Highcliff
Christchurch
BH23 5QL
Phone: (01425)276161
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
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:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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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Creekmoor Youth Centre
Northmead Drive
Creekmoor
BH17 7YX
Phone: (01202)605340
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Adrian Wilkins
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Cultural Services
Poole
Phone: (01202)673910
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Cultural services brings together Arts, Libraries and Museums for the Borough of Poole
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
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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Dolphin Swimming Poole
Dolphin Swimming Pool, Kingland Rd,
Poole
BH15 1TN
Phone: (01202)677217
Opening times:- Am: 7.30
Pm: 22.00
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: j.hordle@poole.gov.uk
Leisure Facilities - Health Suite (sauna), fitness studio, Swimming Pool - main pool - teching pool and diving pool, Solarium, Access for Liesure Scheme
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark
Parking Cost: 60p per hour
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All
Children: Yes
Young People: yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: John Hordle
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Dorset Association of Boys Clubs
Parkstone Boys & Girls Club Recreation Rd
Parkstone
BH12 2EA
Phone: (01202)710701
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides link between the National Association of clubs for young people and their 30 affiliated clubs in Poole and Dorset, including the Poole and Dorset adventure centre and the Poole Sail training trust.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: P Cunningham
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First Church of Christ Scientist - Poole
2A Church Rd Lower Parkstone
Poole
BH14 0NN
Phone: (01202)736562
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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.
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: 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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Leisure Facilities
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:
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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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.
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: 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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Various activities including modern sequence dancing, line dancing, Ladies and mens Dart League, Men Skittles and Poole Leagues, Bingo, Luncheon Club, Over Sixties Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Eric Ketchely / Sharon Gregory
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Kemp Welsh Leisure Centre
Herbert Avenue
Parkstone
BH12 4HR
Phone: (01202)738787
Opening times:- Am: 7.30
Pm: 22.00
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: t.hill@poole.gov.uk
Leisure facilities - fitness studio, swimming pool, gymnastics and tramplining, solarium (sun beds), childrens play area, access for leisure scheme, sports halls, cafeteria, sports fields. See our diary pages for details.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All
Children: Yes
Young People: yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Tim Hill
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Know Zone at the Library
Mitchell Rd
Canford Heath
Phone: (01202)678955
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: 3.15-5pm Mon Tues Thurs Fri.
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Homework Help Club. Internet access, Word processors, Interactive CD-Rom, Books and Encyclopiedias(in the library) and space to do homework and helpful staff.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Children
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Leisure Services - Borough of Poole
Phone: (01202)261315
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: c.smith@poole.gov.uk
There is plenty to see and do in Poole. Whether you like lazing on the beach, playing sports or exploring the surrounding countryside. Leisure Services will help you find something to suit you. This Service actively encourages the full use of its facilities by all and has introduced some special schemes to help everyone participate in some form of leisure activity.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: yes
Young People: yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Clive Smith - Acting Service Unit Head
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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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Limelights Club for Young People
Learoyd Rd
Oakdale
BH17 7PJ
Phone: (01202)672318
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Nicky Dimmer
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Merley Youth Centre
Chichester Walk
Merley
BH21 1ST
Phone: (01202)841233
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Glenise Dickenson
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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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NSPCC
Area Appeals Office, 8 Long Bredy
Dorchester
DT2 9HW
Phone: (01308)482500
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Email Address: epack@nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC exists to prevent children from suffering abuse, and is working for a future for children that is free from cruelty. 24 hour helpline 0800 800 500 (Textphone 0800 056 0566). The Child Protection team locally are based at Weymouth and work throughout Dorset. Their work entails working with children, yung people and families in order to prevent cruelty to children, whether it be fromneglect or abuse.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Eleanor Pack
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Parkstone Sports & Arts Centre Youth Club
Recreation Ground
Parkstone
BH12 2EA
Phone: (01202)717326
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: admin@pdcyp.freeserve.co.uk
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Jo Haynes
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Parkstone United Reformed Church
Commercial Rd
Poole
BH14 1NH
Phone: (07977)259124
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Sunday Worship - 11.00am. Coffee / Chat - 10.15 to 11.30m Forum - Meets last Thursday of the month at 1.45pm. Parent Toddler Group - Thursday 9.30 to 12.00 Noon
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
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: Rev J. Martin
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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 East Division Guides
1 Haynes Avenue
Poole
BH15 2ED
Phone: (01202)386304
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.guides.org.uk
Email Address:
The Guide Association as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfill their potential and take an active and responsile role in society, through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Helpers needed.
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: rs.J. Cross / Mrs. Julie Crow
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Poole Kite Club
Baiter Park
Poole
BH15 1UX
Phone: 01929 554690
Opening times:- Am: As and when (weather permitting) during BST
Pm: Wednesdays after work (weather permitting) during BST
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.poolekites.org.uk
Email Address: richard@poolekites.org.uk
Your local kite club. Free membership. Annual event on sunday May 16th 2004. See website for list of UK kite clubs, shops & festivals + tips for beginners.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Come along and have a go - we have a large number of different kites for you to try.
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park
Parking Cost: variable
Charity: n/a
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 2 - 102
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: free
Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Richard Nourse
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Poole Penguins Synchronised Swimming Club
21 St Peters Rd
Parkstone
BH14 0NZ
Phone: (01202)747383
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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Pupil & Parent Support - Borough of Poole
Westover House, West Quay rd
Poole
BH15 1JF
Phone: (01202)261900
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: j.vye@poole.gov.uk
Aims to support pupils and parents in securing the best education available for each individual child based on the childs own needs
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: No Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: yes
Young People: yes
Adults:
Older People:
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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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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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, 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 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 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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Save the Children
43 Leven Ave Talbot Woods
Bournemouth
BH4 9LJ
Phone: (01202)764033
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Raises funds to fund projects and provides aid to improve the lives of children worldwide.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Christine Radford
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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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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 Children & Families
14A Commercial Rd
Poole
BH14 0JW
Phone: (01202)735046
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Responds to initial enuiries about welfare of under 18s at risk or in serious need of assistance and support. Helps children stay healthy and happy at home and manages care for those unable to stay at home. Helps young adults establish themselves in the community. This unit also registers and inspects all day care provision for children and works with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure good quality day care for children in Poole.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: yes
Young People: 0
Adults:
Older People:
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:
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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 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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SUNNYHILL PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
SUNNYHILL REAR COMMUNITY HALL SUNNYHILL ROAD
Parkstone
BH12 2DH
Phone: 01202 738285
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: EVERY TUESDAY 1.00 TO 2.45PM
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
We are a parent and toddler group whose aim is to provide facilities to enable parents and children to gain social interaction and recreation in a safe and supportive environment. We open all year round giving an advantage over other groups who coincide with school holidays.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Come along and join a very friendly group and meet alot of new people.
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: BIRTH TO 4 YEAR OLDS
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information:
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Nursery
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1.00 PER SESSION PER WEEK
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: NUALA IRVEN
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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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Ted Webster Family Centre
519A Ashley Rd
Parkstone
BH14 0BD
Phone: (01202)745110
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Works in partnership with parents who are expeiriencing difficulties in caring for their children. Offers parents of children under 10 years a chance to offload, and the children a chance to take part in activities alongside others.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
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: Jil Aiken
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The Beacon Centre Youth Club
Michell Rd
Canford Heath
BH17 7UE
Phone: (01202)686965
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Richard Saunders
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The Gaff
Blandford Rd
Hamworthy
BH15 4AY
Phone: (01202)678450
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Ruth Caines
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The Tidy Magpie Club
The Mobile, Ad Astra first Schl Sherborne Crescent
Canford Heath
Phone: (01202)650035
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: 3-5.45Term time, 8.15 - 6pm Holiday
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
After School club and Holiday care for children
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 4and9mth - 12
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Children
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Melanie Stubbs/Vicky Hunter
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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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Trinidad Boys Club
Rossmore Rd Trinidad Estate
Parkstone
BH12 3NJ
Phone: (01202)779932
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Teresa Murray
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Turlin Moor Youth Centre
Turlin Rd Turlin Moor
Poole
BH16 5AH
Phone: (01202)670085
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Ruth Caines
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Turnin Moor Money Advice Project
St Gabriels Church Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor
Hamworthy
BH16 5BU
Phone: (01202)668611
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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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victoria education centre
12 lindsay rd
branksome
BH13 6AS
Phone: (01202)763679
Opening times:- Am:
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Web Address:
Email Address: pw@victoria school.demon.co.uk
mainstream curriculum with total care and support for children with physical medical or minor sensory difficulties victoria offers day and boarding places and respite care for children aged 2 to 19 years. Gcse courses are available. The centre employs its own medical and therapy staff.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: paul warner
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Waterloo Youth Centre
Kitchener Crescent Waterloo Estate
Poole
BH17 7HX
Phone: (01202)693288
Opening times:- Am:
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Web Address:
Email Address:
Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Nikki Dimmer
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We have time to listen Counselling Service
Canford Heath Clinic Culiford Crescent
Canford Heath
BH17 9DW
Phone: (01202)604727
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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:
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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Wel-care
East Lodge 80 Gloucester rd
Boscombe
BH7 6JB
Phone: (01202)302595
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Provides community social work support of lone parents and families with disabilities in either adults or children or both. Group for single parents meets every Thursday 10.15am to 12.15pm at the St Johns centre Shelly Rd Boscombe. Thi group offers a change to make new friends, information, confidential advice and support and regular outings, etc. Barrier breakers - goup for parents of a child o children with learning difficulties, a dissability impairment, or long term illness. Provides a chance for parents to talk, share ideas and information with other parents. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30 am to 12 noon. In the Hall of Boscombe Baptist Church on the corner or Gladstone and Palmerstone Rd. Parents of Children Who Care - group for parents with disabilities, who get togther to offer support to one another. Raises awareness about the needs of children and young people who have a caring role and who assume responsibility for their parents. For more information on the Parents of Children Who Care Group, contact Mrs Sue Reardon on 01202 255902
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Pat Harvey
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Y.M.C.A - Bournemouth
56 Westover Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)290451
Opening times:- Am:
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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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Youth Association - Dorset
Lubbecke Wa
Dorchester
DT1 1QL
Phone: (01305)262440
Opening times:- Am:
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Email Address:
Exists to support and develop high quality youth work and educational opportunities for young people throughout the county of Dorset.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Youth
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Dee Wardell (County Co-Ordinator)
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Youth Services - Borough of Poole
Unit A 1st Floor, Jade Manor Ct, Sunseeker Hs.
Poole
BH15 1JG
Phone: (01202)262281
Opening times:- Am:
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Web Address:
Email Address: t.phillips@poole.gov.uk
Supports young people between the ages of 11 and 24 and runs 12 Youth Centres and an Information and Advice Centre. Ring 01202 for all other depts.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: yes
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Admin
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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