BCP News - summer 19 (B circulation) by BCP Council

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Bournemouth circulation

Summer 2019

and fun 31 Nature in Poole Park

20 Bournemouth Air Festival

Castle 15 Highcliffe receives a royal visit

Summer things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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A new council, a new approach

I am unbelievably honoured and humbled to have become the first ever Leader of BCP Council. Not only do we have a brand new local authority to shape, we also have the opportunity of a lifetime – a fresh and exciting chance to improve the lives of the people that we serve, to strengthen the communities in which we all live, and to protect the environment that we treasure. As a council, we are legally responsible for hundreds of vulnerable children, champions of scores of unique communities, landlord to thousands of families, service providers for hundreds of thousands of residents and custodians of miles of precious coastline and many hectares of green space. Above all, we are accountable to local people and must never forget as much.

News in brief

19 Recycling and waste

As we begin to shape and define the policies and work programme of the new council, we are committed to increasing the involvement of residents and communities. We will shape our priorities in consultation with those affected, starting with: • harmonising Council Tax and services quickly and fairly across the three towns

16 Heritage and culture

22 Children and education

• ensuring that everyone has a decent home to live in • real, lasting and meaningful actions on climate change • addressing significant transport issues including: parking, congestion, pollution and making transport truly sustainable • creating more formal opportunities for residents to influence decision-making, through a review of town and parish councils and planning arrangements. We have the chance to create a legacy that will live for generations. I look forward to making that happen – with you.

Your councillors

Sport and leisure

Cllr Vikki Slade Leader of BCP Council Adult social care

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Councillors elect BCP Council’s first ever Chair, Vice Chair and Leader Cllr Vikki Slade has been elected Leader of BCP Council at the inaugural Full Council meeting held on 21 May 2019. Councillors also elected Cllr David Flagg as Chairman of the Council and Cllr George Farquhar as Vice Chairman. Upon election, Cllr Slade announced the following Cabinet portfolios and members: • • •

Finance – Cllr David Brown Children and Families – Cllr Sandra Moore Regeneration and Culture - Cllr Mark Howell

BCP Council’s Leader and Cabinet members

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Housing – Cllr Kieron Wilson Strategic Planning – Cllr Margaret Phipps Transport and Infrastructure – Cllr Andy Hadley Climate Change and Environment – Cllr Felicity Rice Adult Social Care and Health – Cllr Lesley Dedman Tourism, Leisure and Communities – Cllr Lewis Allison.

BCP Council is run by the Unity Alliance, a majority administration comprising Liberal Democrats, Christchurch Independents, Poole People, Labour, other Independents, Green and Alliance for Local Living councillors. You can find out more about committees, council roles and your local councillors on pages 25 to 28 or visit our website. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/democracy

Are you an EU citizen living Cash boost to support landlords and prevent homelessness and working in the UK?

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Residents who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who are homeless, are set to benefit from funding that will boost the number of private landlords who will offer affordable tenancies. We’ve set up a new ‘Help to Let’ scheme with Government funding of £480,000. The scheme encourages more private sector landlords to offer quality tenancies for single homeless people and other households at risk of being homeless. The funding will be used to: • • •

provide financial incentives for local landlords enable the social letting agency ‘Homes 4 Let’ to acquire more properties to manage on behalf of landlords provide one-to-one support to help vulnerable tenants maintain their tenancy.

Around 150 new tenancies will be created to help reduce the number of people living in temporary and B&B accommodation. Are you a landlord and interested in the Help to Let scheme? Contact us to find out more: T. 01202 633487 E. helptolet@bcpcouncil.gov.uk W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/helptolet Residents who need housing advice can find out more on our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/housing or telephone the contact number for the area you live in: Bournemouth - 01202 451467 Christchurch - 01202 795213 Poole - 01202 633805

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Fifty brand new bikes are being rolled out this June as part of our five-year partnership with Beryl to operate a bike share scheme in Bournemouth and Poole. The company has also committed to develop the scheme to include Christchurch.

50 bikes available initially, increasing to a fleet of 1,000 by the end of the summer three-speed gears bikes are suitable for riders from 4’11” to 6’5” in height the Beryl app is needed to locate, hire and unlock Beryl bikes.

Download the Beryl app to your smartphone. Find out more about our bike share scheme online: beryl.cc/bikeshare/bournemouth-poole

You can hire a Beryl bike using the Beryl app, then ride it anywhere in the operating zone for just 5p a minute. Bikes can be picked up and dropped off in marked out ‘Beryl Bays’. Riders have a payment choice of: • pay-as-you-ride - £1 unlock fee • minute bundles - no unlock fee • 24 hour day pass for £12.

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Popular zig zag path reopens in Highcliffe Have you visited the recently refurbished zig zag path at Highcliffe Castle yet? The new path reopened earlier this spring and is proving a hit with residents and visitors. You can now easily combine your visit to Highcliffe Castle beach with a stroll through Steamer Point Nature Reserve and Highcliffe Castle gardens. The unstable zig zag path was closed two years ago. Council funding and an award from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) has allowed an extensive rebuild to take place. We will be putting in new planting around the path this autumn. If you are visiting the area by car, parking is available in the car park at Highcliffe Castle (Rothesay Drive, BH23 4LE) or alternative parking at Steamer Point car park (BH23 4TA) and Highcliffe Cliff Top car park (BH23 5DF).

Splashing time at refurbished paddling pools If you’re looking for somewhere for the kids to cool off this summer, then head to your local paddling pool, splash park or water play facility. The paddling pool in Hamworthy Park (Poole) has undergone a major refurbishment and is opening soon (pictured right, during works). The total cost for this project is £381,000 and includes £31,000 raised by the Friends of Hamworthy Park. Most of the

funding came from Poole’s Community Infrastructure Levy, which is a planning charge to help deliver local community improvements. The paddling pool has been providing family fun for over 80 years and the refurbishment of this free facility means it can be enjoyed by new generations of residents and visitors. At Christchurch Quay, the ever-popular Splashpark has also undergone a refurbishment and is now open for the summer season. BCP NEWS

Find out more: W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/hamworthypark christchurchquaysplashpark

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Seafront arts trail 2019

Did you visit the Selfie Wall Trail in 2018? There are still 11 bright and playful murals to be found as you walk, ride or run along the seafront from Southbourne to Sandbanks. An extension of this art project is launching soon. The 2019 project, curated by local art and design company Paintshop Studio, will be centred around Pier Approach in Bournemouth and will enhance and enliven the ever-growing art offering to be found along our 10 miles of sandy beaches. All of the artists have connections with the area and their extraordinary work will be on show at Bournemouth Pier, in the Harry Ramsden’s cloisters, on beach side planters and pots and on the façade of Happyland amusement arcade. Stay tuned to social media for more details coming soon. #loveselfiewalls

New beachside lodges open The Bournemouth Beach Lodges offer visitors an enchanting overnight stay overlooking our beautiful beaches at any time of the year. Two years after the opening of the original site, the team are welcoming guests to nine brand new lodges at Manor Steps, near Boscombe. Nine more beach lodges have recently been added to the existing 15 award-winning lodges available (pictured right). The bright airy lodges offer contemporary accommodation for up to four adults and two children. Each lodge features its own extensively equipped kitchen, toilet, private decking, shower room and WiFi. Visit our website for more information, including prices and availability: bournemouthbeachlodges.co.uk

Feel the pride at Bourne Free Established as one of the UK’s main Pride festivals, our local event - Bourne Free - takes place from 12 to 14 July to celebrate equality and diversity in our community.

The weekend of inclusive events starts at 5pm on Friday evening with a free family fun night at Bournemouth Triangle (outside the library). On Saturday 13 July you can join the celebrations from 11am as the parade marches though Bournemouth, starting at the cliff top on East Cliff and finishing at the Triangle. Many local businesses and organisations,

including BCP Council take part, with the theme for 2019 of ‘Paint the World With Your Pride’. There’s also free entertainment from 12.30pm on Saturday in the Lower Gardens, focused around the Bandstand. Other activities take place at the Triangle throughout the weekend, some only available with a wristband, which are available to buy online. Bourne Free is a community organised event to help raise awareness of LGBTQ+ diversity in our area. To register to take part in the parade, buy wristbands and to find out more, visit: bournefree.co.uk BCP NEWS

Local government

Developing the potential of our city-region BCP Council serves around 400,000 residents from Hamworthy to Highcliffe. From day one of the new council we’ve been ‘here for you’, ensuring that services continue to be provided as normal. Now that local elections have taken place, our work to make a positive difference to the lives of residents, businesses and visitors begins. So, what could the future hold for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? We live in a special place. Our natural environment is breathtaking and includes two natural harbours and nearly one fifth of our area is made up of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The area is rich in history and heritage and our three towns have distinct characteristics valued by residents and visitors alike. The area also boasts high-profile universities, a Premier League football team, an international airport and a world-renowned orchestra plus a diverse arts and cultural scene. There are challenges to overcome, of course. The area’s population is rising quickly and our infrastructure needs to improve to cope and to help our local businesses grow. A supply of good quality and affordable housing is needed. We also have an ageing population, and this places great demand on health and social care services. Funding is a challenge too. Councils are receiving less core Government funding and need to rely more on local funding from Council Tax, business rates, fees and income. With the right approach, our challenges can present great opportunities and we can develop the potential of our city-region. One of the reasons BCP Council was formed was to be able to create the right conditions for the area to prosper so that we can deliver: • • • • • • •

a top location for lifestyle and leisure sustaining the economy especially the digital sector nationally significant arts and culture facilities and events housing that supports growth and meets local needs improved transport links, both local and regional modern and efficient public services investment in skills and cutting-edge research and development.

The scale of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area means we can more easily plan for, bid for and win extra funding for housing, roads and schools. Graham Farrant, BCP Council Chief Executive, said: “There is huge potential to strengthen and secure our area’s future. BCP Council has the opportunity to make this thriving, world-class area even better for lifestyle, business and leisure. We want Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be prosperous, vibrant and inclusive places for our residents and for generations to come.”

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See the work that is already underway in the following pages of BCP News. Follow the journey as our plans develop by reading future editions of the magazine or visiting our website. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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Roads and travel

Roadworks: essential improvement schemes Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a programme of road improvements is taking place this summer. We recognise that roadworks are frustrating, but it is essential that we maintain and upgrade key routes and we try to arrange the works so as to minimise disruption.

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has secured funding from the Government’s Local Growth Fund to support a number of local schemes and help support our local economy: • • •

Bournemouth International Growth (BIG) Programme – focuses on improving access around Bournemouth Airport. This includes major improvements on the A338. Townside Access – a scheme in Poole to improve access to the port, another one of our area’s key assets. The most recent works have focused on the Hunger Hill roundabout. Wallisdown Crossroads / Boundary Roundabout – improving safety on a major commuter route between Poole and Bournemouth which serves two universities and large employment sites.

Townside, Poole We’re finishing up the major road improvements and new road layout at Hunger Hill. Wider improvements to the Townside area are due to be finished at the end of 2020. This involves completing the links for pedestrians and cyclists as well as creating an area identity through vibrant public spaces. This includes landscaping and new artwork celebrating the town’s heritage.

Wallisdown - roadworks coming soon Major works at Wallisdown Crossroads and Boundary Roundabout are scheduled to start next year. This summer a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be created on the south side from Wallisdown Crossroads to University Roundabout (Fern Barrow). In the autumn resurfacing of Wallisdown Road is planned.

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A338 / Blackwater Junction Improvements at Blackwater Junction East are complete and over the coming months works will concentrate on Blackwater West signal improvements. The full benefit of these schemes will not be felt until Blackwater West is finished in late spring 2020. Remember, speed restrictions are now in place and cameras in use, so take note of the speed limits. Plans for a new link road and junction directly connecting the A338 with the Wessex Fields Business Park and Royal Bournemouth Hospital should go ahead. Work on the new scheme is expected to start soon and further details will be released shortly.

W. A338.info W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/townsideaccess W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/wallisdownroad

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It’s a key priority to keep traffic in our towns moving and our long-term plans focus on tackling congestion in the area. Our city-region is expected to receive significant funding from the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund for major improvements to our bus, cycling and walking routes.

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Litter campaign cleans up along award-winning seafront Dorset tap water scheme operates in cafés and kiosks throughout the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area? Our Leave Only Footprints team works with local organisations, schools, groups and families, helping to educate people about the impact of litter. In the last 12 months the team has taught 972 students aged 5 to 11, engaged with 742 members of the local community and amassed 1,575 volunteer hours for litter picks and beach cleans across Bournemouth and Poole.

How can you help? Enjoy the beach and remember to take your rubbish home with you or use the correct bins provided - blue for recycling and black for general waste. Community beach clean days take place throughout the year, look out for details or arrange your own. Email us for more information. E. leaveonlyfootprints@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Have you heard of Leave Only Footprints? It’s a litter campaign, devised for Bournemouth and Poole in 2018. It’s back this summer to help keep our beaches across the area clean by encouraging beach visitors to clear up after their day at the seaside and put their rubbish in the bins provided. The scheme is expanding to provide one clear message across Christchurch seafront too.

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In 2018, we added 200 new bins to the seafront in Bournemouth and Poole, offering a recycling option at every location.

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Royal opening for Highcliffe Castle’s newly restored East Wing The newly restored East Wing of Highcliffe Castle was officially opened on 30 May by HRH, The Duke of Gloucester.

His Royal Highness met long standing volunteers on some of the Castle’s visitor routes and saw some of the original furniture from the house, which has been loaned to the Castle from the V&A Museum in London.

The East Wing of the Castle has been derelict and inaccessible for over 50 years, following two fires in the 1960s, and has now been transformed thanks to a significant grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and funding from The Country Houses Foundation, The Pilgrim Trust and The Wolfson Foundation.

Cllr David Flagg, Chairman of BCP Council, said: “It was a huge honour and privilege to be able to welcome His Royal Highness to the Castle once again. He was particularly pleased to learn more about the architect - William Donthorn and see some of the original drawings.

The Duke of Gloucester was accompanied by HM LordLieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell, at this special private event. High Sheriff of Dorset, Mr Philip Warr, Cllr David Flagg, Chairman of BCP Council and Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of BCP Council welcomed The Duke of Gloucester back to Highcliffe Castle, following his previous visit in 2001 when the restored West Wing was officially opened.

“The Castle is a very popular attraction for visitors, locals and people across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. It’s great to have the recently reopened zig zag path linking the Castle and the beach and I’m sure this will provide added appeal to this destination.” Find out more online. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk

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Art exhibitions with a local twist

We’ve got a good array of arts, cultural and heritage-based facilities in the local area. Why not get out and see what’s on offer over the coming months? Henry Lamb: Out of the Shadows

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and Crafts designer who was undoubtedly the most intriguing and inventive ceramic artist of the Victorian period. The Russell-Cotes presents over 70 magnificent tiles and vases on loan from The De Morgan Foundation which explores the mathematical principles used by De Morgan to such extraordinary visual effect.

For admission prices and details of other events and activities at Russell-Cotes this summer, including an exhibition of Bournemouth-based painter and printmaker Leslie Moffat Ward (1888-1978), visit the website. W. russellcotes.com

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A revealing exhibition of Henry Lamb’s work is open at Poole Museum and runs until 29 September. ‘Henry Lamb: Out of the Shadows’ takes a deeper look into the life and work of this significant and highly skilled British artist. Showcasing around 60 works drawn from both private and public collections, the exhibition uncovers Lamb’s development as an artist from his early career and influences, right through to his deep involvement in family life during his later years in Wiltshire. The exhibition features two major Poole works - The Tea Party, 1926, which depicts Lamb’s Poole residence in Hill Street and The Level Crossing, Poole, painted in 1953. Also featured are many studies and paintings of Poole’s urban scene and unemployed workers in the 1920s, highlighting Lamb’s skill at preserving the community’s history in some of his best work.

Our must-visit arts and culture festival, Arts by the Sea, takes place from Friday 27 September to Sunday 29 September across various spaces in Bournemouth. The 2019 theme is ‘Mind Matter’ and will explore key topics surrounding well-being and mental health issues, within the festival’s wider diverse and inspirational programming. For the first time, visitors can soak up the whole programme of free events over one celebratory weekend. Find out more online. W. artsbythesea.co.uk.

Poole Museum will host a series of events and activities throughout the exhibition, suitable for all ages including Art Detective trails and talks from experts. Admission is free. Find out more online. W. poolemuseum.org.uk

Sublime Symmetry at the Russell-Cotes From 14 June until early next year, ‘Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics behind De Morgan’s Ceramic Designs’ is exhibiting at Bournemouth’s RussellCotes Art Gallery and Museum. Come and see the glorious work of William De Morgan (18391917), the celebrated Arts

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Building on the great assets that already exist, a ‘cultural enquiry’ is taking place to help shape the future of arts and culture across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Find out who is involved and more details online. W. culturalenquiry.co.uk

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Recycling and waste

Here’s how to reduce, reuse and recycle this summer Looking after the environment and living more sustainably has never been more topical. But how does this translate to everyday life? Could the small changes you can make at home by reducing your waste, reusing items and recycling, really make a difference? We think so – here are a few ideas to try.

• Be a smart shopper: bring reusable produce bags or choose plastic-free packaging if possible. • Search for alternatives: virtually every plastic item has an alternative made of wood, metal, or other natural materials. • Stay organised: use jars in the kitchen and natural materials instead of plastic storage bins. • Clean up: make your own cleaning products to avoid buying and throwing out plastic bottles.

New to you Come and visit our ‘new to you’ shop in Poole. We’re a council-led initiative that sells affordable reclaimed items while supporting community groups and local people in difficult circumstances who are in need of essential items.

Have a greener barbecue There’s no better way to make the most of the nice weather than with a barbecue. Here are a few ways to reduce your barbecue waste. • Make your own pasta and side dishes instead of buying pre- packaged ones and use reusable containers for the leftovers. • Recycle your waste packaging – bottles, cans, jars, trays and boxes can all be placed in your recycling bins. • If you are caught out by the inevitable fickle British weather, freeze any uncooked barbecue food for another, hopefully sunnier time. • Make amazing recipes from your leftovers – check out: lovefoodhatewaste.com

All of the items we sell were originally brought to either the Nuffield or Millhams community recycling centres. By encouraging the reuse of good quality items through the new to you shop, we’re reducing landfill waste and council disposal costs. Reusing and repurposing items reduces emissions from burning fossil fuels as well as reducing air and water pollution. There are lots of good reasons to come and find us and see what we sell, head to: Cabot Lane Depot (BH17 7BX). We’re open most Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Find out more online: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/newtoyou

Your waste and recycling collections

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You have a new council but your waste services continue as normal. Your bin collection day has not changed and the accepted items in your recycling and rubbish bins remain the same.

Declaring your home ‘plastic-free’ can seem like a huge undertaking. These useful tips are a good start to stem the plastic tide.

Don’t forget, you can check what items are accepted in your recycling bins by visiting our website. Select your area for accurate information at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/bins BCP NEWS

Summer things to do

Sizzling summer of events and activities It wouldn’t be the summer without a free festival and whole host of exciting events and activities. Get set for fun times across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the coming months. Are you ready for the brilliant Bournemouth Air Festival – Land, Air and Sea? The 12th Bournemouth Air Festival takes place from 29 August to 1 September. It’s regarded as the UK’s most successful civilian air show with spectacular day and night-time entertainment. There will be vintage planes, display teams, fireworks, pyros, helicopters, parachutists and live music. We’re busy finalising the line-up for this summer’s big event. We’ve already confirmed the RAF Typhoon, participating for the first time since 2016. The awesome Typhoon will be ripping through the skies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Making its first UK appearance will be the Scandinavian Airshow Skycats’ Wingwalkers and L.L.P Night Show (Led Laser Pyro). And back to wow the crowds after a two-year absence, the Lancaster leads the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight alongside the Spitfire and Hurricane. The RAF Chinook and Tucano training aircraft have been confirmed as has the Royal Navy Black Cats’ solo Wildcat helicopter.

extensive tour of America, we’re finalising new international additions to the daytime flying programme - look out for the incredible Norwegian Historical Flight Saab Draken. On land a host of traders will be operating from pier to pier. The RAF village will be located on the Overcliff area. Here you can also find the Royal Navy Dive Tank and chef demonstrations. At sea, Royal Navy ships will be in the bay and tour details will be released soon. Night Air dusk flying takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. We can’t wait. Find out more, follow us and share your photos of the event. W. bournemouthair.co.uk

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Other events in Bournemouth this summer include Bournemouth Summer Live which is a free event for all ages in Bournemouth Square from 12 July to 26 August and Bournemouth Fireworks on Fridays at 10pm from 26 July to 23 August.

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Special events for residents and visitors to Poole include Quay for my Car, sponsored by Poole Pirates. This is a fun free event on Poole Quay with a different marque of car on display every week. It takes place at 6pm on Fridays from 5 July to 30 August. ‘Poole Goes Vintage’ on 14 July is a themed event featuring a full day of vintage entertainment including live music, classic cars, dancing displays, a fashion show and market.

Continuing throughout July, Poole Dream Machines, sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors, takes place until Poole Tourism Fireworks 24 September on Tuesday evenings from 6pm. Bikers and spectators can enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay at the biggest and best free weekly bike meet in the UK. The very popular ‘Rockley’s Summer Spectacular’, sponsored by Rockley Park, is another free weekly event on Thursdays. This one begins on 25 July and continues until 29 August. Each week has its own unique family entertainment from 7pm and a firework finale at 10pm. Find out more about these Poole events at: pooletourism.com

Castle the perfect setting for events. There’s theatre, music and more including jazz, performances of Sense and Sensibility, Macbeth and David Walliams’s best seller ‘Gangsta Granny on the Lawn’. For ticket prices and more information, visit: highcliffecastle.co.uk

Ideas to keep the little ones entertained Don’t run out of ideas during the school holidays. Look no further than your local library (see page 22 for details of this year’s summer reading challenge) and discover what activities are on offer in local museums. You could come and look for fairies at the bottom of the garden at the Russell-Cotes from 24 July to 1 September. Join us for magical crafts, trails, competitions and games all summer long. More details at: russellcotes.com/summer Why not step back in time every Monday and Tuesday throughout August from 11am to 3pm at Scaplen’s Court (Poole) with our free historically themed activities. An experienced team of activity leaders and re-enactors will be demonstrating crafts from the past and encouraging families to have a go at historical games. Visit: poolemuseum.org.uk for details.

Christchurch is the place to be The ever-popular Stompin’ on the Quomps is a music festival taking place on 3 August, situated in the picturesque surroundings of Christchurch Quay. The community-organised event is supported by local businesses and offers an eclectic mix of Jazz Fusion and Latin Jazz through to Blues and Big Band.

Often described as one of the region’s best loved events, Stompin’ on the Quomps is free to enter but the audience is kindly asked to donate a minimum of £2 for adults and £1 for children to help support the event. There’s something for all ages to enjoy - from young children and families to grandparents. Find out more at: stompin.org How about a visit to Highcliffe Castle this summer? The beautiful cliff top location and stunning beach makes the

Upton Country Park not only has beautiful countryside and shorelines for your family to explore, but a packed programme of events too. There are themed weeks through the school holidays. Prices and times vary so be sure to check: uptoncountrypark.com/events for details.

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See our events listing on page 38 and sign up to receive our regular what’s on email news at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/emailnews

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Children and education

What is the Early Years Pupil Premium? Early Years Pupil Premium is additional funding provided from the Government to support three and four-year-olds’ early education. If you receive certain benefits and your child is eligible, your childcare setting (nursery, pre-school, nursery class or registered childminder) can claim up to £300 a year to support your child’s individual learning.

Looking for holiday childcare? The school holidays are just around the corner and for many parents that means the headache of organising childcare. Fortunately, there is a fantastic choice of play schemes, holiday clubs and workshops taking place this summer, some running for a day, some for weeks and more. So, get organised and plan your holiday childcare now. Find out more on our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/childcare

This money can be used to support your child in the following areas: • personal, social and emotional development • communication and language • physical development • literacy • mathematics • understanding the world • expressive arts and design. Find out more and apply at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/eypp

There’s a Space Chase at your local library

Use Tax-Free Childcare over the summer holiday Did you know you can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for Ofsted registered holiday clubs and childcare during the school holidays? Check with your childcare/activity provider that they have signed up to the scheme. Tax Free Childcare is available to working parents with children up to the age of 12, or 17 if disabled. The scheme pays £2 for every £8 you pay for childcare and could save you up to £2,000 a year. Find out more and apply at: childcarechoices.gov.uk

This year local libraries and The Reading Agency are excited to introduce the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge. This is an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children will help our super space family track down books nabbed by mischievous aliens! As they read library books they will solve clues and collect special stickers to complete their mission folder. Can they find the aliens in time to save the day? Children aged four to 12 can join in the free fun from 13 July by signing up at their local library, they then read six library books of their choice to complete the challenge. There is also a mini challenge for preschool children aged three and under. Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge and other summer library activities, pop into your local library or find out more online at: spacechase.org.uk and bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

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Local democracy

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Understanding your new council Now that the local election has taken place the work of the new BCP Council can truly begin. What do local councillors do? Councillors are community leaders who represent residents and businesses in their ward and across the council area. They make decisions on a range of matters including planning and licensing applications, develop strategy and policy and ensure statutory services are provided. Councillors provide a bridge between the community and the Council by investigating residents’ concerns and working with local organisations, interest groups and businesses and represent their views at council meetings. Residents have an opportunity to meet their councillors and discuss local issues at ‘ward surgeries’ and residents’ meetings. It is the role of councillors to set policy, scrutinise and make council decisions. They do this through membership of council committees and other working groups. Here’s a brief overview of the main BCP Council committees and roles:

such as Adults, Health and Children’s Services and are also responsible for contributing to policy and strategy development and holding the Cabinet to account.

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Other committees – other important decisions, such as planning or licensing applications, are dealt with by dedicated committees for example Planning and Licensing Committees.

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Mayors – there are three civic Mayors, each carrying out ceremonial duties and representing their town. ‘Charter Trustees’ for Bournemouth and Poole are two new bodies that have responsibility for the mayoralty and are made up of existing councillors representing each area. In Christchurch, the mayoralty is the responsibility of the Town Council.

• The Chairman of the Council - assisted by the Vice Chairman - performs a civic and council role, representing BCP Council and presiding over Full Council meetings.

FIND OUT MORE

Meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend. Agendas and reports are available on our website. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/democracy

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• Leader of the Council – this person has overall responsibility for providing effective leadership of the Council. •

The Cabinet – is made up of up to 10 councillors in total and includes the Leader. The Cabinet is formally appointed by the Leader of the Council and Cabinet will provide collective leadership and make many key council decisions.

• Full Council – consists of all councillors and approves the budget and the key policies. • Overview and Scrutiny – these committees are responsible for scrutinising key statutory areas of service

BCP Council is a unitary authority and provides the vast majority of local council services to our residents. However, in Christchurch there are four town/parish councils with a set of town or parish councillors. These councils are responsible for some local services such as allotments, open spaces and play areas. The town/parish councils are: • • • •

Christchurch Town Council Highcliffe and Walkford Neighbourhood Council Burton and Winkton Parish Council Hurn Parish Council.

W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/towncouncils

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Your councillors

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area is made up of 33 wards, each represented by either two or three councillors depending on the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. At the local elections on 2 May, 76 councillors were elected to BCP Council. You can visit our website for full contact details and more information about your local councillors including their political party (if any), local group, committee membership and roles undertaken on behalf of the Council. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/councillors

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COUNCILLORS

Toby Johnson

Rachel Maidment

Tony Trent

Marcus Andrews

Alderney & Bourne Valley

E. toby.johnson @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

E. rachel.maidment @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Alderney & Bourne Valley T. 01202 511240 E. tony.trent @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Bearwood & Merley T. 01202 888966 E. marcus.andrews @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

David Brown

Richard Burton

George Farquhar

Andy Jones

Lewis Allison

Jane Kelly

Bearwood & Merley T. 07729 524570 E. david.brown @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Bearwood & Merley

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

E. richard.burton @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

E. george.farquhar @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Boscombe East & Pokesdown T. 07825 718120 E. andy.jones @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Boscombe West T. 07936 672220 E. lewis.allison @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Boscombe West T. 01202 392810 E. jane.kelly @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Hazel Allen

Mike Greene

Michael Brooke

Vikki Slade

David Flagg

Simon McCormack

Bournemouth Central T. 07964 032323 E. hazel.allen @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Bournemouth Central T. 07776 130186 E. mike.greene @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Broadstone T. 01202 696523 E. mike.brooke @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Broadstone T. 01202 604191 E. vikki.slade @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Burton & Grange T. 01202 468770 E. david.flagg @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Burton & Grange T. 07500 673745 E. simon.mccormack @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

May Haines

Mohan Iyengar

Chris Matthews

Sandra Moore

Pete Parrish

Mike Cox

Canford Cliffs

Canford Cliffs T. 07887 684174 E. mohan.iyengar @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Canford Heath T. 01202 656838 E. chris.matthews @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Canford Heath T. 01202 388418 E. sandra.moore @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Canford Heath T. 01202 601680 E. pete.parrish @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Christchurch Town T. 07766 831395 E. mike.cox @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

E. may.haines @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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Peter Hall

Colin Bungey

Margaret Phipps

Diana Butler

Judy Butt

Anne Filer

Christchurch Town T. 01202 484021 E. peter.hall @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Commons

Creekmoor

E. colin.bungey @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Commons T. 01202 478266 E. margaret.phipps @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

E. diana.butler @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Creekmoor T. 01202 600872 E. judes.butt @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

East Cliff & Springbourne T. 01202 304464 E. anne.filer @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

David Kelsey

Roberto Rocca

Eddie Coope

Malcolm Davies

Julie Bagwell

Daniel Butt

East Cliff & Springbourne T. 07816 417675 E. david.kelsey @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

East Cliff & Springbourne T. 01202 287242 E. roberto.rocca @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

East Southbourne & Tuckton T. 01202 420268 E. eddie.coope @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

East Southbourne & Tuckton T. 01202 422770 E. malcolm.davies @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Hamworthy T. 07540 332435 E. julie.bagwell @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Hamworthy T. 01202 255828 E. daniel.butt @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Mike White

Nigel Brooks

Nick Geary

Norman Decent

Duane Farr

Laurence Fear

Hamworthy T. 01202 256712 E. mike.white @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Highcliffe & Walkford T. 01425 271404 E. nigel.brooks2 @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Highcliffe & Walkford T. 01202 488036 E. nick.geary @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Kinson T. 07580 780744 E. norman.decent @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Kinson T. 07855 349387 E. duane.farr @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Kinson T. 07555 097157 E. laurence.fear @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Bobbie Dove

Lawrence Williams

Sarah Anderson

Beverley Dunlop

Lesley Dedman

Paul Hilliard

Littledown & Iford T. 07740 443560 E. bobbie.dove @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Littledown & Iford T. 01202 393007 E. lawrence.williams @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Moordown E. sarah.anderson @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Moordown T. 07855 395117 E. beverley.dunlop @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe T. 01425 276620 E. lesley.dedman @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe T. 01425 271322 E. paul.hilliard @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Derek Borthwick

Lisa Northover

Kieron Wilson

Millie Earl

Marion Le Poidevin

Mark Robson

Muscliff & Strouden Park T. 01202 397087 E. derek.borthwick @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Muscliff & Strouden Park T. 07515 355982 E. lisa.northover @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Muscliff & Strouden Park T. 07904 216408 E. kieron.wilson @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Newtown & Heatherlands T. 07791 774672 E. millie.earl @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Newtown & Heatherlands T. 01202 748920 E. marion.lepoidevin @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Newtown & Heatherlands T. 07941 070826 E. mark.robson2 @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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Your councillors

Pete Miles

Dr Felicity Rice

Steve Baron

Ann Stribley

Bryan Dion

Tony O’Neill

Oakdale

Parkstone T. 01202 740444 E. steve.baron @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Parkstone T. 01202 732969 E. ann.stribley @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Penn Hill

E. peter.miles @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Oakdale T. 07817 062913 E. felicity.rice @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

E. bryan.dion @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Penn Hill T. 07774 698327 E. tony.o’neill @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

L-J Evans

Andy Hadley

Mark Howell

Mark Anderson

Cheryl Johnson

Stephen Bartlett

Poole Town E. l-j.evans @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Poole Town T. 01202 389782 E. andy.hadley @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Poole Town T. 01202 672505 E. mark.howell @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Queen’s Park T. 01202 775483 E. mark.anderson @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Queen’s Park T. 07789 711524 E. cheryl.johnson @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Redhill & Northbourne T. 01202 388339 E. stephen.bartlett @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Jackie Edwards

Philip Broadhead

Drew Mellor

Karen Rampton

Nigel Hedges

Susan Phillips

Redhill & Northbourne T. 01202 315067 E. jackie.edwards @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Talbot & Branksome Woods T. 07709 427725 E. philip.broadhead @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Talbot & Branksome Woods T. 07809 755754 E. drew.mellor @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Talbot & Branksome Woods T. 01202 721696 E. karen.rampton @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Wallisdown & Winton West T. 01202 555922 E. nigel.hedges @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Wallisdown & Winton West T. 07801 072004 E. susan.phillips @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Robert Lawton

Lisa Lewis

John Beesley

Nicola Greene

Simon Bull

Chris Rigby

West Southbourne T. 07974 215933 E. robert.lawton @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

West Southbourne T. 07855 950182 E. lisa.lewis @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Westbourne & West Cliff T. 07860 391219 E. john.beesley @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Westbourne & West Cliff T. 07961 936387 E. nicola.greene @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Winton East T. 07957 206806 E. simon.bull @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Winton East T. 07563 476904 E. chris.rigby @bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Election results

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Did you know that just over of people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole voted in the local elections? On our website you can see the turnout figures and full local election results by ward.

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Bicycle

Maintenance training Learn how to fix a puncture, adjust your brakes and some other key essentials to keep you on the road.

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Sport and leisure

Tennis for free sessions at Poole Park With Wimbledon on our minds, the tennis coaches at Poole Park are offering free tennis sessions on Sundays. The coach-led sessions are suitable for all ages and run at 10am on Sunday mornings, with open play following at 11am. In addition, there’s a tennis membership scheme at both Poole Park and Branksome Park tennis courts which have recently been refurbished. Tennis memberships cost £24 per year for play at a single site, or £40 for dual site use. If you would like to improve your tennis skills the award-winning coaches offer a variety of sessions, including cardio tennis, rusty racquets, mixed tennis and juniors’ mini tennis for 4+ years. Find out more: W. https://poolepark.courtline.net – to register and book free sessions W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/pooletennis – for more information about tennis in Poole.

Free park yoga Free Park Yoga is returning every Sunday this summer at Upton Country Park, at Bournemouth Gardens as well as a new venue launched at Kingfisher Barn on the Stour Valley Nature Reserve. Yoga is a great way to relax, free your mind, improve flexibility and build strength, and what better way to do this than outside at one of our beautiful parks? Free yoga sessions run every Sunday morning until 1 September: • Kingfisher Barn (Granby Road, BH9 3NZ) from 9am to 10am. • Upton Country Park (Poole Road, BH17 7BJ) from 9.30am to 10.30am. • Bournemouth Central Gardens (opposite the Town Hall) from 10am to 11am. Everyone is invited, including children, and all abilities are welcome. There’s no need to book, just bring your mat or towel, some water and be part of something great. W. parkyoga.co

Get active at Slades Park Slades Park Pavilion officially opened at the end of May and is proving popular with the local community. The new pavilion is a partnership between BCP Council and the charity Active Dorset, who run the facility along with local volunteers. The Pavilion acts as a hub for the whole park, supporting opportunities for everyone to get more active. Slades Park can be found at Ensbury Park (Bournemouth) and activities include cricket, boot camps, rugby, gardening, football, track and introductory cycling, dog exercise classes and orienteering. The pavilion provides a new community space, refreshments and public toilets. Find out what’s happening in the park this summer and how you can get involved, including opportunities to volunteer at the pavilion. W. activedorset.org/slades-park sladespark sladespark E. mwilson@activedorset.org

State-of-the-art skate park opens in Christchurch The refurbished Arena skate park at Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex reopened recently. The improvements to the skate park are part of the wider Christchurch Play Project, which has seen £1.2 million invested into local playgrounds throughout the borough. Find out more: facebook.com/2RiversmeetArena BCP NEWS

Parks and nature

Get out and explore – what can you see? Spending time in nature is a great way to beat stress and improve your wellbeing. This summer get out and see some of the improvements we’ve been making to parks and spaces. Be at one with nature and spot local wildlife.

Back to nature at Two Riversmeet

What’s happening in Poole Park? Poole Park borders Poole Harbour. Lottery funding awarded for the park in 2017 is supporting a range of improvements. The historic park’s lagoon and freshwater lakes have already seen significant developments this year with new islands, bird screens and landscaping allowing you to get closer to nature and enjoy the wonderful water-side views.

Poole Park ducks

Did you know that the former Two Riversmeet golf course, next to the leisure complex in Christchurch, is now public open space for all to use? The area is returning to a more natural environment and we’re helping things along with wildflowers and planting, bird and bat boxes. The long-term plan is to create a country park stretching through to Stanpit Recreation Ground. The area is well worth a visit. Stop by the new benches and picnic areas and enjoy the views.

Find out more online. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/2riversmeetpark

Nature events in Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre and Kingfisher Barn offer a whole host of nature-based events and activities suitable for all age groups.

Poole Park pictured earlier this year

We’re now planning the next set of changes to the roads, car parks and pavements, making the park much more accessible and pedestrian-friendly. Work should start in the autumn, so look out for a series of events over the summer to tell you more. And don’t forget, our annual fun day and art exhibition will be held on Thursday 25 July from 10am to 3pm. Come along and enjoy activities including a climbing wall, face painting, circus skills, arts and crafts, raft making, heritage tours, and much more. Best of all most of the activities are free. W. https://pooleprojects.net/pooleparklife

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You can learn more about the variety of bird life in our local area from the charity ‘Birds of Poole Harbour’ or Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group. Visit their websites: birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk and chog.org.uk

You could join one of our guided (or self-led) walks from Kingfisher Barn and along the Stour Valley. Or join our rangers and a host of local experts to see how many plant and animal species we can record as part of the Stour Valley Bioblitz starting at 6am on 18 August. Meanwhile, Hengistbury Head offers opportunities to get up close with native birds of prey at workshops on Friday 26 July, 2, 9, 23 and 30 August from 10am to 12noon. The cost is £5 per child and £10 per adult. Booking is essential on 01202 451548. Find out more online. W. visitstourvalley.co.uk and visithengistburyhead.co.uk

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Adult social care

Adult social care services for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole People of any age can need extra support in day-to-day life for various and often complex reasons. Adult social care is support provided to people with physical or learning disabilities, or physical or mental illnesses. Our social care teams arrange this care and support to vulnerable adults and their carers. This could be equipment and advice to help people stay independent in the home, a visiting carer or therapist, access to services in day centres or day and night care that is provided in a care home. Care homes and care services are often run by private companies, voluntary or charity organisations. Some are managed by the Council and run by our partner agencies. Here we look at three council facilities in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

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£983,000 of councilfunding has been invested to refurbish the building and provide specialist facilities for residents with dementia. The centre is run by Tricuro - a BCP Council and Dorset Council company launched in 2015. Moordown Plus offers opportunities for clients and carers to come and participate in a range of activities and enjoy the company of others. Find out more online: tricuro.co.uk

Christchurch care home now owned by BCP Council Avon View Care and Nursing Home in Christchurch is one of a number of services that are now owned by BCP Council. Avon View is also run by Tricuro and provides residential care for people with dementia, frail older people and nursing care for people with conditions such as motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or acquired brain injury. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are communal lounges and dining rooms with kitchenettes. Outside, there’s a large pond, a few chickens, ducks and a pet cat.

Care costs and more information The cost of care is expensive. We work with residents and carers to assess their needs and their financial situation. We’re then able to help people look at their care options.

Figbury Lodge at Mitchell Road in Canford Heath opens soon. This brand-new 80-bed nursing and dementia care home is council-owned and will be run by Shaw Healthcare. The care home provides enhanced support to residents including rehabilitation as well as facilities which can be used by the wider community.

Dementia service opens its doors in Moordown Local residents with dementia and their carers, are benefitting from transformed facilities at Moordown Plus, which opened earlier this year.

With the right help and support, many people can live safely and independently in their own home. Find out more about social care on our websites. W. mylifemycare.com W. tricuro.co.uk Bournemouth and Christchurch residents can contact us on: E. caredirect@bcpcouncil.gov.uk T. 01202 454979 Poole residents can contact us on: E. sshelpdesk@bcpcouncil.gov.uk T. 01202 633902

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Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 454721 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795632 Poole ........................................................ 01202 266997

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Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451781 Christchurch .............................................. 01202 795200 Poole ........................................................ 01202 708181

Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451323 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795164 Poole ........................................................ 01202 633321

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Council meetings Here’s a selection of upcoming BCP Council meetings which you are welcome to attend:

• Full Council on 16 July and 17 September at 7pm, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

BCP Council meetings will rotate between the Town Hall (Bournemouth), the Council Offices (Christchurch) and the Civic Centre (Poole). Bournemouth University has been chosen as the location for Full Council meetings as this venue can accommodate all 76 councillors, council officers and members of the public.

• Cabinet on 10 July and 11 September at 10am, venue to be confirmed

Details of other committee and council meetings can be found on our website. Please check and confirm details before attending any of these meetings.

• Licensing Committee on 25 September at 10am, venue to be confirmed

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• Planning Committee on 11 July, 8 August and 5 September at 1pm, venue to be confirmed.

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What’s on

What’s on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? June 28-30 Dorset Moon, Bournemouth Central Gardens near the War Memorial. Free. W. dorsetmoon.com 28-30 PDSW Festival of Dance. Pavilion Dance South West’s free festival across Bournemouth Town Centre and Seafront. W. pdsw.org.uk

busy during the holidays. Themes each week include: planets and rockets, sports, princess and pirates and the Greatest Showman. W. uptoncountrypark.com/events

Stompin’ on the Quomps, Christchuch Quay – see page 21 for details.

Bournemouth’s Thai Summer Fair, Kings Park in Boscombe. 10.30am to 6.30pm. Tickets £4 at the gate.

Three Little Pigs Puppet Theatre Show, Highcliffe Castle. 11am and 1.30pm. Tickets £7.50. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk

Folk on the Quay (Poole), 11am to 9pm. A free family folk festival including live music stages, street barn dances, Morris dancers and more. W. folkonthequay.co.uk

Broadstone Community Band, a charity concert celebrating the band’s 30th birthday. Lighthouse, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 to £10.85. W. lighthousepoole.co.uk T. 01202 280000

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Summer Screens at Upton Country Park. Enjoy new movies under the stars in the Walled Garden. Various ticket options available. Booking essential. T. 01202 262753 or W. uptoncountrypark.com/events

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Christchurch Music Festival, Christchurch Quay. Free. W. christchurchfestival.co.uk

Seashore Safari and Beach Clean, Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, 1pm to 3pm. Discover what it’s like to live on the foreshore combined with a chance to take action against litter. £2 per person. Booking essential. T. 01202 451618

Craft Day at Upton House. Stalls with unique crafts and gifts, £1 entry. Children’s crafts available in the Dining Room. 10am to 4pm. W. uptoncountrypark.com/events

Komedy Kapers Variety Show, 2.30pm and 6.30pm at Broadstone War Memorial Hall (BH18 8AW). Tickets £7, concessions £5. W. bluemoonentertainers.co.uk T. 03336 663366

Cream Tea Festival, annual celebration at Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre, 11am to 4pm. £3.50. No need to book. W. visitstourvalley.co.uk

Gangsta Granny on the Lawn, Highcliffe Castle, 5pm. An outdoor theatre performance of the best-selling book. Adults £12.50, children £8.50, family £40. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk

July

12-14 Bourne Free Pride Festival – see page 6 for details. 13

Grange Choral Society: Music for a Summer’s Evening, Christchurch Priory at 7.30pm. W. grangechoralsociety.co.uk. Tickets from: christchurchpriory.org T. 01202 485804

Poole Goes Vintage 11am to 7pm. Celebrating all things retro on the Quay. W. pooletourism.com

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Six Weeks of Summer at Upton Country Park (continues in August) – themed weeks to keep the children busy, includes superhero activities and a wildlife and nature week. W. uptoncountrypark.com/events

Classic Cars on the Prom at Highcliffe Castle. Cars on display from 11am to 4.30pm. Entry by donation. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk

August 1-3

BSO Proms in the Park, Meyrick Park. A family afternoon, evening of classics and 80s spectacular, visit the website for prices and details. W. bsolive.com

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Six Weeks of Summer at Upton Country Park (starts in July) – themed weeks to keep the children

29-31 Bournemouth Air Festival – see page 20 for details.

September 1

Bournemouth Air Festival – see page 20. W. bournemouthair.co.uk

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Poole Blues Festival, various locations. W. poolebluesfestival.co.uk

Petfest 2019 at Highcliffe Castle, 10.30am to 4pm. Stalls, petting farm, competitions and birds of prey display. Entry £2 adults and £1 children. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk

Leaf Art at Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre, 1pm to 3pm. Suitable for ages 4+. No need to book. £2 donation. W. visitstourvalley.co.uk

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Lots of free events for all ages take place in local libraries. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

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