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Wimborne Railway Society is on the lookout for a new home. Chairman Peter Watson writes... Wimborne Railway Society was formed in 1975 and has since enjoyed almost half a century of travel, talks and friendship for hundreds of members. It currently has about 80 members and meets in the United Reformed Church in Wimborne twice a week – but that may not continue for much longer. The building has now been closed for worship and a planning application has been submitted to Dorset Council which could see the society homeless just before its Golden Jubilee. We have a membership that includes women and young adults, some of whom have learning difficulties, as well as many men, who all who find friendship and much-needed social contact while enjoying their broad, transport related, interests. We also organize the biennial Wimrail exhibition at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne which provides enormous pleasure for well over a thousand visitors and is scheduled
Planners have rejected proposals for a marquee to be erected behind the HIT Fitness Boxing Club where it was hoped to provide an additional area for classes and accommodate another ring. Case officer Kevin Riley said the large marquee, for which permission was sought for only two years so that its impact could be assessed, was to be set forward of the building line in Parkwood Road at the junction with Legg Lane, and close to the boundary with the street and a neighbouring property. It would be contrary to the pattern of development, architectural style and residential character of the street, in a very prominent position on a corner plot, and appear very out of place. It would also lead to a significant level of noise and disturbance very close to the property’s side windows. Wimborne Town Council said it was aware of the scarcity of facilities encouraging general health and wellbeing for young people in the town, and did not want to discourage this type of activity. But members were concerned it was not in keeping with the street scene and its residential nature, and at the extra traffic. The application was refused under officers’ delegated powers.
Train fans face derailment Plans rejected
ALL ABOARD: A group of members on a trip to a preserved railway
to take place, after a covid-enforced break, in 2023. Unless we can find a suitable alternative home, with space for storage of railway layouts, then those buffers are getting closer. We need about 1,000 square feet with good level access and ideally close to our Wimborne roots – though any suitable premises or venue would be considered. If you think you can help in our search, please contact the society on 01202 874652 or through our website – wimrail.org.uk.
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