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
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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
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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:  
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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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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:  
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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
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Meets every second Sunday each Month. Arranges trips etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Kath Watson
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Broadstone Youth Centre
Moor Rd  Broadstone  BH18 8AZ
Phone: (01202)697303
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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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:  
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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:     
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
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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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Creekmoor Youth Centre
Northmead Drive  Creekmoor  BH17 7YX
Phone: (01202)605340
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Adrian Wilkins
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Cultural Services
   Poole   
Phone: (01202)673910
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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
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Provides link between the National Association of clubs for young people and their 30 affiliated clubs in Poole and Dorset, including the Poole and Dorset adventure centre and the Poole Sail training trust.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: P Cunningham
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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.
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
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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
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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.
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
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Various activities including modern sequence dancing, line dancing, Ladies and mens Dart League, Men Skittles and Poole Leagues, Bingo, Luncheon Club, Over Sixties Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Eric Ketchely / Sharon Gregory
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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.
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Web Address:  
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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
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Web Address:  
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Poole Libraries offer more than just a good read. They also provide opportunities to learn at any age and are a major information source.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: 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.
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
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Nicky Dimmer
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Merley Youth Centre
Chichester Walk  Merley  BH21 1ST
Phone: (01202)841233
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Youth Club
Volunteers Needed:     
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:  
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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
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Web Address:  
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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
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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
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Youth Club
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: 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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Help and advice particularily for money related problems for residents of Hamworthy.
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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
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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
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Church
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rev M Amber
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United Reformed Church - Canford Heath
Mitchell Rd  Canford Heath  BH17 8UE
Phone: (01202)382327
Opening times:-  Am: Sunday Worship 10.00Am  Pm: Sunday Worship 6.30Pm
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Email Address: k.mcminn@cwcom.net
Parent & Toddler groups, Two Pre-schools. After school club (4 to 7 years), Youth Centre ( Beacon Centre). Over 50's Activities - includes a fellowship tea for the retired. Alpa - introduction to christian faith.
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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
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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.
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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
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Youth Club
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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.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Dr. Alan Skinner
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Wel-care
East Lodge 80 Gloucester rd  Boscombe  BH7 6JB
Phone: (01202)302595
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Provides community social work support of lone parents and families with disabilities in either adults or children or both. Group for single parents meets every Thursday 10.15am to 12.15pm at the St Johns centre Shelly Rd Boscombe. Thi group offers a change to make new friends, information, confidential advice and support and regular outings, etc. Barrier breakers - goup for parents of a child o children with learning difficulties, a dissability impairment, or long term illness. Provides a chance for parents to talk, share ideas and information with other parents. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30 am to 12 noon. In the Hall of Boscombe Baptist Church on the corner or Gladstone and Palmerstone Rd. Parents of Children Who Care - group for parents with disabilities, who get togther to offer support to one another. Raises awareness about the needs of children and young people who have a caring role and who assume responsibility for their parents. For more information on the Parents of Children Who Care Group, contact Mrs Sue Reardon on 01202 255902
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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
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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".
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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
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Exists to support and develop high quality youth work and educational opportunities for young people throughout the county of Dorset.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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