Young People - Look here for useful contact Information
Young People Drop in - Creekmoor Youth Club
Northmead Drive Broadstone
Broadstone
bh17 7YX
Phone: 01202 734974
Opening times:- Am: Wednesdays
Pm: 3.30 to 5.00pm
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Young people drop in offering support, education and advice on sexual/health problems.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Young people
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none
Membership Fee - where applicable: none
Contact: Mrs. B. Gia
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Adult Education (Borough of Poole)
OakdaleCentre Wimborne Rd
Poole
BH15 3DL
Phone: (01202)262300
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: l.hill@poole.gov.uk
The Boroughs Adult Ed Service provides over 16s with learning and training courses throughout poole. The service specifically seeks to assist those with barriers to learning with specialist advice and training. The linking Scheme assists those with learning disabilities and Basic Skills and Suport offers free tuition to support people in their main studies.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 16+
Children:
Young People: -1
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Alderney Home & Neighbourhood Watch
14 Melbury Ave
Alderney
bh12
Phone: (01202)710147
Opening times:- Am: 10.30 am - noon
Pm: 1st thurs each month @ Rossmore Library
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Volunteers welcome
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Security
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Michael Woolrich
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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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Ante-Natal Group,Parkstone Health Centre
Mansfield Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset
Parkstone
BH14 0DJ
Phone: 01202 736945
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: First Wed of month (5thMay /First Thursday (1st July)
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Ante-Natal group sessions,times to be arranged,run for a period of 5 consecutive weeks,to provide education,advice and support,from health professionals, for mums-to-be and their partners
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park
Parking Cost: 50p per hour
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: most
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: nil
Membership Fee - where applicable: nil
Contact: Clair Falvey - Health Visitor
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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 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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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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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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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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Doors Youth Advice Centre
358 Ringwood Rd
Ferndown
Phone: (01202)870053
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
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: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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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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Ladders Youth Advice Centre
45 Bargates
Christchurch
BH23
Phone: (01202)477125
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
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: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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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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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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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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Poole Kite Club
Baiter Park
Poole
BH15 1UX
Phone: 01929 554690
Opening times:- Am: As and when (weather permitting) during BST
Pm: Wednesdays after work (weather permitting) during BST
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.poolekites.org.uk
Email Address: richard@poolekites.org.uk
Your local kite club. Free membership. Annual event on sunday May 16th 2004. See website for list of UK kite clubs, shops & festivals + tips for beginners.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Come along and have a go - we have a large number of different kites for you to try.
Parking availability: Nearby Public Car Park
Parking Cost: variable
Charity: n/a
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 2 - 102
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable: free
Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Richard Nourse
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Poole Parliament
www.pooleparliament.co.uk
Poole
BH
Phone: 01202 268 272
Opening times:- Am: 24 hours
Pm: 24 hours
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.pooleparliament.co.uk
Email Address: admin@pooleparliament.co.uk
An open democratic forum for all people with an interest in Poole. Allowing people of Poole a means to find a common consensus on Poole issues.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: No Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 13- 130
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: links
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable: 0
Contact: 0
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Project Hyped
353 Ashley Rd
Parkstone
BH14 0AR
Phone: (01202)779010
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
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: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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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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Quay Foyer
20 Hill St
Poole
BH15 1NR
Phone: (01202)463603
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides housing and access to training and employment for young people aged 16 to 25 who have a local connection with East Dorset, North Dorset, Poole or Purbeck. The Foyer has spaces for 51 young people. Support, Training and guidance helps residents gain skills and employment.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Public Carpark
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mr Chris Shaw
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Raglan Housing Association
22 / 24 Oxford Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
Phone: (01202)319119
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides social housing for the following groups in housing need - Single people, General Families, Elderly (Sheltered). Also some shared ownership and leasehold schemes for the elderly.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Housing
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Wendy Pittendrigh
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Relate
1 Stratfield Saye, 20/22 Wellington Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 8JN
Phone: (01202)311231
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.relate.org.uk
Email Address: relate@btinternet.com
Offers counselling in the following ways:- Couple counselling, sexualt problem counselling, counselling for young people affected by their parents relationships, parenting workshops for parents of teenagers.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
We train counsellors contact us for further information.
Parking availability: No Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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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 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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Samaritans
Bournemouth & District 1 Durrant Rd
Bournemouth
BH2 6LE
Phone: (01202)551999
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Supports and befriends people who are lonely, despairing and suicidal. 24 hour phone line every day of the year.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Anna
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Smokestop - Wessex Road Surgery, Poole
Wessex Road, Parkstone, Poole
Parkstone
BH14 8BQ
Phone: 01202 734974
Opening times:- Am: possible -by appointment
Pm: possible-by appointment
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
1 to 1 sessions offering education,advise and support, to individuals who want to stop smoking
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: any
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none
Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Bibe Gia -Health Visitor
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Smoke-stop drop-in clinic
Rossmore Community College,Herbert Avenue, Parkstone
Alderney
BH12 2HY
Phone: 01202 745750
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: Monday 6.30 - 7.30 p.m.
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Drop-in clinic,(sef-referral) which provides education,support and advise to people wishing to stop smoking.Initial consultation is on a 1-1 basis and lasts for approx.10 minutes.Further sessions can then be arranged to suit the individual.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: nil
Membership Fee - where applicable: nil
Contact:
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SNAG (Special Needs Activity Group)
Bourne Valley Youth Club
Parkstone
BH
Phone: 01202 385043 before 9pm
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: ehawes
We are a group of familes each with a special needs child. We meet fortnightly to give each other support and organise activities for the whole family. We also arrange holidays, outings and activity days during school holidays.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity: Not registered
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages welcome but mainly 0-19 years
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per family
Membership Fee - where applicable: £6 annually per family
Contact: Faye Hawes
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Social Services 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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Soup Kitchen - Feeding the Homeless
St Peters Churchyard St Peters Rd
Bournemouth
BH 1AA
Phone: (01202)300750
Opening times:- Am: Wednesdays 6.30pm
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Evangelical Soup Kitchen
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information:
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Margret Walker
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St Anthonys of Padua RC Church
135 Yourk Rd
Broadstone
BH18 8ER
Phone: (01202)693336
Opening times:- Am: Saturday Evenings at 5.30pm
Pm: Sundays at 830am & 10.00am
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Church Services.
Volunteers Needed:
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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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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Teen Wheels
c/o Daily Echo, Richmond Hill
Bournemouth
BH2 6HH
Phone: (01202)411224
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Organises a youth motor project, building and racing stock cars.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Leisure
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Chris Adamson
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The Beacon Centre Youth Club
Michell Rd
Canford Heath
BH17 7UE
Phone: (01202)686965
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
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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Trident Trust
Winthrith Techonlogy Centre
Dorchester
DT2 8DH
Phone: (01305)853992
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Encourages students (14 to 18 years) to become involved in voluntary work and offers recognition of community involvement through the trident gold Certificate scheme.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Nicky Fisher
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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 Focus Group
St Gabriels Church Keysworth Rd Turlin Moor
Hamworthy
BH16 5BU
Phone: (01202)668611
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
A meeting / Focal point for residents / professionals working on the estate of Turlin Moor. A focus group looks at concerns and issues affecting the lives of residents on turlin moor. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Janice
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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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Help and advice particularily for money related problems for residents of Hamworthy.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited free parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Community
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Janice Smith / Elaine Astin
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Waterloo Youth Centre
Kitchener Crescent Waterloo Estate
Poole
BH17 7HX
Phone: (01202)693288
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: 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
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Confidential,professional counselling service for individuals and couples experiencing personal problems. This free service is available to all age groups.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Dr. Alan Skinner
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Wel-care
East Lodge 80 Gloucester rd
Boscombe
BH7 6JB
Phone: (01202)302595
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
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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Workers Educational Association
The Tudor ouse 14 Mill St Puddletown
Dorset
DT2 8SH
Phone: (01305)261630
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides access to a wide range of learning opportunities for all adults. Especially those who missed out on the chance to learn. Helps people to develop new skills extend learning or just enjoy a new interest. Courses are friendly, informal and enjoyable.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults: Yes
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Training
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Liz Merry
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Young People Drop-in ,Wessex Road Surgery, Poole
Rossmore Community College, Parkstone, Poole
Alderney
BH12 4HY
Phone: 01202 734974
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: Wednesday 3.30.pm. onwards
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Drop-in facility for young people to discuss and receive advise about issues such as substance mis-use,sexual health problems and bullying etc.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Health
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none
Membership Fee - where applicable: free
Contact: Bibe Gia - Health Visitor
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