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The Council’s official
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Winter 2019 - 2020
Poole circulation
Stay warm and healthy in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
waste 11 Christmas arrangements
16 Get out and about
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Warm and healthy winter
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The colder weather is drawing in so it’s an important time to remember to look after ourselves, loved ones, neighbours and our local communities. You can find essential winter advice in this edition, from ways to reduce your fuel bills to important health reminders and how to get the latest information in the event of severe weather.
One of the best things about living in this lovely area is the outstanding natural environment. Find out about our projects and improvements to parks and playgrounds or blow the cobwebs away by getting out and enjoying the sights and sounds that winter brings to your favourite woodland, park or coastal walk. Having recently moved into the area I can certainly appreciate the fantastic quality of our natural spaces and the value of the wildlife that is on our doorsteps. And the sporting facilities are excellent, from water sports and sailing to more traditional individual, team and ball sports of all types. You can also read about some of the great work taking place by volunteers in the community to tackle issues such as food poverty. We have a thriving voluntary sector in our towns, and we are helping to strengthen the good work that these groups do to improve local people’s quality of life. 2020 is almost here and it’s hard to believe that we’re already looking ahead to the start of a new decade! As another year begins, we remain passionate and determined to create a modern, accessible and accountable council. As residents, you are on this journey with us and your feedback, input and contributions are a vital part of making our organisation and area a success. Wishing all residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year.
News in brief
8 Roads and travel
15 Apprenticeships
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7 Community food projects
14 Children and education
16 Winter things to do
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Graham Farrant Chief Executive of BCP Council
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Lansdowne transformation gets underway soon Holdenhurst Road and Lansdowne Roundabout are the main focus for major investment which will transform this area of Bournemouth and create new spaces for people to enjoy. Works will start in early 2020 to create new urban areas for social interaction such as outdoor meeting spaces and break out areas, as well as new performance platforms where festivals and events can take place. As part of the work, sections of Holdenhurst Road will be pedestrianised.
In November, residents from across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were invited to have their say on the plans. The feedback received will
influence the final designs. To view the plans and to keep up-to-date on the scheme, please visit our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/lansdowne
Stay alert this winter
We can’t predict the weather, but you can be sure that our dedicated teams are ready to make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as safe as possible for pedestrians and road users this winter. Our winter maintenance service runs until March. We’ll grit the busiest routes when road surface temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing, including: • • •
main bus routes key commuter routes roads to hospitals.
Work to develop BCP Council’s first Local Plan is underway We are preparing a new Local Plan which will shape how Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole develops over the next 15 to 20 years. The Local Plan will provide a framework that will guide how we want the three towns to look and feel; and the policies needed to guide development, whilst protecting and improving the environment and people’s quality of life.
Whether it’s fallen trees, flooded roads or ice on the ground, we are as prepared as we can be for adverse weather. We want you to be prepared too, so keep up-to-date with council news alerts and advice.
As part of the early stages, we are inviting residents and businesses to send in their suggestions on what issues they think the Local Plan should address. A public ‘call for sites’ inviting anyone wishing to develop land in the three towns has also been undertaken. This has helped us identify what land is available for development in the future.
Should any of our council services be affected, such as the closure of libraries, schools, community centres, day centres or changes to homecare services, we will post the details online. myBCPcouncil
The next stage of the process is to develop an issues and options document which is likely to go out to public consultation in autumn 2020 when residents and local communities will be invited to have their say.
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The BCP Council Local Plan is likely to be adopted in 2022.
You can also find more information about our winter services at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/winterservices
For further information visit our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/localplanconsultation
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More affordable care home places secured
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From grass verge to a room with a view
We’ve bought a 70-bed care home in Boscombe to provide more affordable bed spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The Fairways care home in Owls Road is now operated by Tricuro who have been commissioned to run the service. We have seen a rise in the development of larger care homes in the area which has resulted in higher fees, increasing the pressure on the adult social care budget. The purchase of Fairways follows on from the recent completion of our brand-new care home, Figbury Lodge in Poole (pictured below). By owning our own care homes, we are able to secure a large number of affordable bed places for local people, particularly those with dementia. You can find out more about adult social care on our website: mylifemycare.com
Nile Court is a new seafront housing development in Holes Bay, Poole. Sovereign’s new accommodation will provide 46 much-needed affordable homes. Nile Court is a result of our partnership working with housing association Sovereign, Homes England who invested grant funding and local contractor Drew Smith Limited, who helped deliver the scheme. We provided a pocket of council land for the development. The nine storey building boasts sea views within walking distance of the railway station, Poole’s shopping centre and restaurants and bars. Nile Court has 20 two-bed homes and 10 one-bed homes for affordable rent, with 15 two-bed homes and one onebed home for shared ownership. Affordable housing is for eligible households and includes schemes such as affordable rent and shared ownership. Affordable rent is offered to eligible people on the housing register.
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You can find out more about housing services on our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/housing
Could you donate your unwanted Winter Fuel allowance?
Local charity, Dorset Community Foundation, is running the Surviving Winter Appeal asking people who can forego their winter fuel allowance to donate to an older person in need. Funds raised through the appeal help older people with the cost of heating, food and anything related to needs during the winter months, which can be a difficult and isolating time for older people. If you would like to support this initiative, you can donate online at: dorsetcommunityfoundation.org or send a cheque made out to ‘Dorset Community Foundation’ to: DCF, The Spire, High Street, Poole, BH15 1DF.
Surviving winter grants of up to £200 are available along with additional help around fuel poverty. If you need help this winter, please contact your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau. You can also find information about warm and healthy homes on page 23.
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Connected communities
Community initiatives give food for thought Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, a network of volunteers, charities and local people are helping to tackle food issues, including poverty and waste in our communities. Have you heard about Community Fridges? Surplus food can have a huge impact on the environment. Community Fridge projects are a simple but effective way to share good food that would otherwise go to waste. Community Fridges help reduce waste by taking donated food that’s within its use-by date. Local businesses and individuals donate their surplus food items with anyone
welcome to take the food, ensuring it’s all eaten rather than wasted. If you’re going on holiday or have bought too much of something, consider donating your unwanted food to your nearest Community Fridge. Community Fridges, run by volunteers, can so far be found in the following locations: • • •
Eco-Hub in Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre Boscombe Library Townsend Community Centre.
You can find out more online, including further details of local community fridge projects at: hubbub.org.uk/ the-communityfridge
Donate to your local food bank Food banks help people in their time of need by providing emergency food parcels and signposting on to further support. They are run entirely on donations and ask for nonperishable food and toiletries that can be stored easily. The next time you’re doing a food shop, why not add an extra item to your basket to help a family or individual in crisis? You can donate your items at one of the collection points in supermarkets across the area. Collections are often hosted in schools, churches and work places too.
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Local agencies, such as children’s centres, housing services and charities identify people who need emergency parcels and are able to issue food bank vouchers. You can find details of local food banks by putting ‘food bank’ in the search box on our website: bcpfamilyinformationdirectory.com
Fairtrade Fortnight, save the date Fairtrade Fortnight runs from Monday 24 February to Sunday 8 March 2020. It’s a time to celebrate the stories of the people who grow our food and drink, and the cotton in our clothes – people who are often exploited and underpaid. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Fairtrade Fortnight 2020 is all about chocolate and aims to ensure cocoa farmers in West Africa are paid fairly for their work and can earn a living income. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are all Fairtrade towns. Keep an eye out nearer the time for local events in the conurbation. In the meantime, find out more at: fairtrade.org.uk
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Roads and travel
Wallisdown Road set for major improvements in 2020
Improvement works to deliver new cycle paths and pedestrian crossing facilities on Wallisdown Road between Talbot Drive and University Roundabout are due to finish before Christmas. In the new year, work will focus on extending the bus layby outside Aldi, improving the bus waiting facilities, creating a shared footpath/cycleway on the south-side between Kinson Road and Talbot Drive and installing a zebra crossing over Wallisdown Road at the roundabout. In addition to this, road repairs will take place to parts of Wallisdown Road between Wallisdown Roundabout and Alton Road.
Major improvements to nearby Boundary Roundabout are due to take place from 2020. Preliminary works are expected to start in January/February, followed by the main construction work in spring, which will take around 12 months to complete. The improvements include: • removing the roundabout and replacing it with a smaller one to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety • installing toucan crossings on Wallisdown Road and Boundary Road near to the roundabout to provide safer controlled crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists • combined footpaths/cycleways around the roundabout
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removing the pedestrian crossing on Talbot Avenue and replacing it with a toucan crossing closer to the roundabout widening the footpath on the north-side of Talbot Avenue to create a combined footpath/cycleway between Boundary and Talbot Roundabouts improving the existing footpath/cycleway on the south-side of Talbot Avenue.
Sign up online to receive our regular roads and travel email news for the latest information on these works: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/emailnews. You can also find out more on our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/wallisdownroad
Could you change the way you travel? You can reduce your air pollution, carbon emissions, save money and get healthier by changing the way you travel.
Did you know that in general, air quality in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is good? Air pollution comes from a variety of sources: transport, industry, agriculture, construction and domestic heating. Air pollutants can be gases or particles and the main source in our area is from vehicle exhausts. We monitor air quality across the conurbation, logging information on Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels. We’re committed to maintaining good air quality and ensuring this continually improves to reduce health impacts. Further information can be found in the air quality reports available on our website, including monitoring locations, results and current projects which are contributing to improving air quality. Visit: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/airquality
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Where possible, avoid using a car for short trips. Try walking, cycling or use public transport. Turn off your engine in stationary traffic. This will reduce emissions and save fuel. Consider an alternative fuel vehicle. There is an expanding network of charging points for electric vehicles across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Consider working at home, car sharing, joining a car club or a bike sharing scheme.
FIND OUT MORE
• Electric vehicle charging points: zap-map.com • Car share: liftshare.com/uk/community/dorset • Car club: co-wheels.org.uk • Bike share: beryl.cc/bikeshare/bournemouth-poole
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The very first distillery at sea The gin's maiden production will take place in Iona’s custom-made still; innovated by Craft Distilling Business, this is the first still to exist at sea. The unique gin will be distilled, bottled and labelled on board, allowing Iona’s guests to be the first to enjoy our deliciously smooth and one-of-a-kind gin.
There’s never a dull moment The Grand Atrium is the beating heart of Iona; a place to meet, drink, dine and be entertained. It is a lively signature space that encapsulates the spirit of the ship. The SkyDome offers a unique space whatever the weather. By day it is the perfect place for relaxation and informal dining. By night SkyDome comes alive with spectacular aerial performances, immersive shows and deck parties. There is something for all the family on board. Children ages 2-17 can experience our signature kids club or indulge in a must holiday ice cream with our new partner - Snowflake.
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Recycling and waste
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Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling collections
Here’s your essential guide to waste and recycling arrangements. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste this Christmas.
Bournemouth and Poole
Your rubbish, recycling and food waste collections may change over the festive period. There will be no rubbish, food (for Bournemouth) or recycling bin collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Catch-up collections will instead run from Saturday 21 December to Saturday 4 January. Extra rubbish and recycling can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centres at Nuffield Road, Poole (BH17
0RS), Millhams, Longham (BH11 9LQ) or Wilverley Road, Christchurch (BH23 3RU). All sites are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, visit: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/festivebins
Compost your Christmas Tree Christmas trees will not be collected by council crews. In some areas, for a small donation, you can arrange for your Christmas tree to be collected by local charity, Diverse Abilities. Visit: diverseabilities.org.uk/trees to check if they are collecting in your area and to arrange your collection. Alternatively, trees can be taken to our Household Waste Recycling Centres or Upton Country Park for composting from Tuesday 24 December to Sunday 12 January.
Please be aware we are collecting on Saturdays and in some cases BEFORE* your usual collection. Usual bin collection day
Revised bin collection day
Monday 23 December
No change
Tuesday 24 December
No change
Wednesday 25 December
Saturday 21 December*
Thursday 26 December
Friday 27 December
Friday 27 December
Saturday 28 December
Monday 30 December
No change
Tuesday 31 December
No change
Wednesday 1 January
Thursday 2 January
Thursday 2 January
Friday 3 January
Friday 3 January
Saturday 4 January
On your collection day please place your bin, or bins, out so they are clearly visible to our collection crews. BCP NEWS
Christchurch Christchurch’s waste collections are currently managed by the Dorset Waste Partnership. Collection days for rubbish, food waste and recycling will change for all Christchurch residents over the festive period. For more information and to check your calendar, visit: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/christmaswaste From 1 April 2020, BCP Council will manage waste collections in Christchurch.
Garden Waste Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, over 14,250 tonnes of garden waste have been collected and composted in 2019 so far. The 2019 season runs until December, but residents who want to receive collections next year can now register for the 2020 service. You can register and pay securely online at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/gardenwaste If you decide not to join the 2020 collection service or you have extra garden waste to dispose of, you can recycle it for free at the Household Waste Recycling Centres. Alternatively, you can compost your garden waste at home, using a compost bin. For compost bin offers, visit: getcomposting.com and enter your postcode for prices and more information.
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Housing support services
Homelessness help and support
Each month we receive around 5,000 queries from people who are threatened with becoming homeless.
Rough sleeping is the most severe and visible form of homelessness. We work all year round to reduce rough sleeping locally by working with people to address their needs and assisting them off the streets into safe and sustainable accommodation. Rough sleeping is not always just a housing problem. For some, it is linked with traumatic life experiences and complex needs. We work together with social services, drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare teams and many others to ensure that people receive the support they need. Our services include the St Mungo’s rough sleeper team and approximately 160 supported hostel bed spaces for people who have slept rough. Additional help is also offered to protect rough sleepers from the increased risks in winter when the weather is severe.
Ways you can help If you are concerned about someone rough sleeping, contact Streetlink – all information is passed swiftly to the local outreach team. Online: streetlink.org.uk or telephone: 0300 500 0914 If you would like to support local homeless people practically or financially, visit: streetsupport.net/bournemouth
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You can find out more about housing services on our website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/housing
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Children and education
Toy safety at Christmas and beyond Most children’s toys in the UK are safe, with strict safety regulations. However, accidents can happen and a particular danger at this time of year is button batteries which are also called coin batteries. These small batteries are often present in many Christmas novelty items such as flashing decorations, musical hats, cards, books and more. As these items are not classified as toys, they may not have a screwed down cover that protects children from accessing the batteries. As well as posing a choking hazard, these button batteries are extremely dangerous to children if swallowed.
What to look out for when buying toys: • Check battery compartments Make sure that toys and other products using button batteries, have lockable battery compartments. This should mean that they are safer for children to use as the batteries are locked away. • Make sure the toys are suitable - Buy children’s gifts for the correct age group. Toys should have a warning on the packaging if they’re not suitable for children under a certain age. Children under three are more vulnerable to choking and less able to cope with some toys designed for older children. • Check for Safety Marks – Ensure toys comply with safety standards. You can also look out for the voluntary British Toy and Hobby Association’s Lion Mark – it is a consumer symbol for safety and quality. • Buy from reputable retailers Although illegal, unsafe toys can still be found on sale. It’s vital to shop with care especially with toys bought online, from markets or car boot sales. Find out more about toy safety: • Child Accident Prevention Trust: capt.org.uk • The Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents: rospa.com
Applying for a school place 2020? Is your child due to start reception or transfer to a junior/middle school in September 2020? If so, don’t forget to apply for a school place online at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/schooladmissions by 15 January 2020.
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Bournemouth and Christchurch School Admissions: T. 01202 456222 E. cis@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Poole School Admissions: T. 01202 261936 E. schooladmissions@bcpcouncil.gov.uk BCP NEWS
Stay connected on social media Keep up to date with all the latest news, events, activities and services for families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Like our Facebook pages and have your say on issues affecting family life: For families of children aged 0 to five years: • facebook.com/BCPEarlyYears For families of school age children and children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND): • facebook.com/ BCPFamilyInformation • twitter.com/BCPFamilyInfo
Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeships: a good step up onto the career ladder Apprenticeships combine on the job experience with training and qualifications. It’s a great choice for anyone aged from 16 considering their future, or for someone looking to retrain to support a career change or to upskill. Apprentices earn a competitive salary while all the training is paid for. The hands-on experience ensures you develop real work skills and gain confidence. As an employer, taking on apprentices means your organisation evolves over time, and you avoid a skills shortage as new recruits get the training and experience they need. We’re committed to providing apprenticeship opportunities throughout BCP Council and employ apprentices from Level 2 right up to Master’s Level 7. Jenny Mauger our Building and Maintenance Team manager said: “Almost half of our current team are either apprentices or initially trained George achieved a with us on an apprenticeship. national apprenticeship award Some have won national awards such as George Smith who achieved the APSE Apprentice of the Year award in 2016. Apprentices are a hugely important part of our team.” Dave Matthews has just completed a plumbing apprenticeship with us and said: “After working in marketing for 16 years, I decided I wanted a change of career. Having a family, I needed to earn whist learning so an apprenticeship was the perfect choice for me. I joined as an apprentice plumber just over two
years ago knowing absolutely nothing about the subject. The scheme provided me with onsite, hands on training in not just plumbing but also carpentry, tiling and screeding. I now work in the team that carries out ‘disabled adaptations’ installing level access showers and wet rooms. Being an apprentice has truly broadened my skill set, the training and real-life experiences have set me up to work on my own and gain my qualifications.” Matt Tibbey is currently working in our adult social care team on his second apprenticeship with us. He explained: “I wanted to do something different to university, as I hadn’t decided on a career path at the age of 18. Working in firstly business administration then project management has provided lots of insight into the working world and given me the opportunity to make informed decisions about what I want to do. “I have gained a wealth of professional experience. The support provided by my colleagues, manager, mentor and all the other fantastic people I’ve met has allowed me to find confidence, capability and direction in work that I wouldn’t have imagined possible two years ago.”
FIND OUT MORE
Visit the ‘Get in Go Far’ website for more details about apprenticeships: getingofar.gov.uk Search for apprenticeship opportunities: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
DID YOU KNOW? Dave undertakes work for the council’s Seascape business
We work with local businesses, schools and youth organisations to promote the benefits of apprentices and apprenticeships.
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Out and about
Winter things to do When winter sets in you might want to stay at home, but there are so many reasons to get out and about. Here are few ideas to help you brighten up gloomy days and dark evenings. Feeling festive? Bournemouth’s spectacular Christmas Tree Wonderland has returned and is sprinkling magical illuminations across the town centre and beyond. Explore the enchanting tree trail through the historic Victorian gardens as iconic trees from around the world light up the sky. Walk through the 60ft Bournemouth tree as dazzling musical lightshows conjure up all the festive feels. Spectacular light installations include giant teddy bears, gingerbread people, a giant bauble and reindeer. Soak up the atmosphere at the Alpine market with its mix of traders serving up tasty treats and quirky stocking ideas. In the Square, don’t miss the two-storey Alpine Lodge – the perfect place for a warming mulled wine before skating under the stars at the outdoor rink in the Lower Gardens. On daily until 2 January.
Highcliffe Castle has some seasonal musical events to suit all tastes from big band to classical. Or for a festive table, Poole Museum’s ‘make and take’ candle decorations workshop is on throughout December. If you’re heading to see Father Christmas in his Woodland Grotto at Upton Country Park, booking is recommended. This year he is joined by some friendly new elves, owls and donkeys and we also have a covered light tunnel to enjoy. Open until 24 December - for exact dates see the website. If you like something traditional, head to the Russell-Cotes Museum’s Victorian Christmas Weekend (14/15 December) to enjoy music, stir the pudding and make a wish, meet Mable the maid and take part in Christmas workshops.
FIND OUT MORE
• christmastreewonderland.co.uk • highcliffecastle.co.uk • poolemuseum.org.uk • uptoncountrypark.com/events • russellcotes.com
Get moving There are plenty of reasons to get active at your local leisure centres this winter. New from January at Christchurch’s Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex, we are excited to introduce our brand-new indoor cycling studio, vastly increased in size. There’ll be more classes in the timetable too and the studio will be accessible to members outside of class timetabling during opening hours. If you’re not already a Two Riversmeet member, take a seven-day free trial. Platinum membership gives access to our fitness suite, public swimming and over 60 fitness classes per week. Why not encourage the young people in your life into a healthier more active lifestyle with an affordable new teen membership at £22 a month for 11 to 15 year olds? It includes access to Teen Fit gym sessions, public swimming, zumba and ‘Pass-Sport for Youth’ sessions for football, badminton, table tennis and squash.
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Out and about If you love running, you can register now for Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run taking place on 5 April 2020, which raises funds for British Heart Foundation. Or how about trying something new? Indoor bowling is all weather, sociable and fun for all ages. Come and have a go at a venue local to you – there are clubs in Bournemouth (Kings Park), East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club (Christchurch) and the Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club in Poole. The clubs welcome new members and regularly hold taster events – visit their websites for full details.
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bcpcouncil.gov.uk/2riversmeet bournemouthbayrun.co.uk Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club - bibc.co.uk East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club - eastdorsetibc.org.uk Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club - dolphinibc.com
Keep boredom at bay On a crisp dry day, there’s nothing better than a walk on the prom. There’s plenty of choice across our area so you’re sure to have your favourite location. If you need a recommendation, take a stroll down a chine – Flaghead Chine and Alum Chine make for interesting routes, or meander down the lovely new Highcliffe zig zag to the beach.
Light Up Poole returns on 20 to 22 February This annual festival of digital light art is set to return in February with three nights of extraordinary light spectacles and community events that will transform Poole after dark. More than 40,000 visitors experienced last year’s incredible displays and for Light Up Poole 2020 organisers are extending and expanding the programme with talks, workshops and events including a family rave. There will be free and ticketed events in Poole High Street, the Quay and Old Town. Find out more online: lightuppoole.co.uk
DID YOU KNOW?
Light Up Poole is funded by Arts Council England and main sponsor Poole BID, with contributions from the council and private businesses.
Highcliffe Castle is a great place to spend some time, and the Castle Kitchen café is open throughout the winter. Days out at Upton House and Country Park are even more fun for children now with our fantastic new play park, offering stimulating natural creative play with a strong focus on heritage and environmental themes (see page 25). Russell-Cotes has plenty to offer with De Morgan’s beautiful designs, which show an extraordinary understanding of mathematical principles, on display until February. Artworks from national collections including Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Academy, will arrive from 21 February in ‘Beyond the Brotherhood’ an exhibition highlighting the importance of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Poole Museum’s superb touring exhibition Victoria and Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour includes many works being displayed for the first time and continues until 5 January. At this time of year many of us are making New Year’s resolutions so if you have some free time, volunteering can be highly rewarding. Find out what opportunities are available across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Many charities would love to hear from you. Contact our area’s volunteer centre, Community Action Network (formerly Bournemouth and Poole CVS) for details: bournemouthcvs.org.uk
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News from the coast
Our seafront teams are focusing on a number of planned improvements this winter, outside the busy summer season. Work is now underway at Shore Road and Branksome Chine in Poole.
Shore Road will see enhancements to the public space and facilities, including public toilets and showers, new seating and a refresh of the beach huts. A new water sports centre and larger refreshment kiosk also factor in the plans. At Branksome Chine we’re creating a public plaza with improved surfacing, seating, planting and artistic features; a vibrant space which provides a warm welcome and a permanent turning circle for the family friendly Land Train. Find out more: https://seafront.pooleprojects.net/ In Christchurch, if you’re enjoying the superb views from near the Cliffhanger café, you’ll find the Highcliffe cliff top shelter newly refurbished. All three projects are benefiting from Coastal Communities funding.
Seating is being installed at this new cliff top shelter
Visual of how the Environmental Innovation Hub at Durley Chine could look
Along the coast you may also see our beach management works including at Long Groyne, Hengistbury Head. Find out more: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/beachmanagement Looking ahead, plans to create a world-class Environmental Innovation Hub have taken a step forward with £2.4 million secured from the Coastal Communities Fund. Plans are for an eco-build, formed in part from ocean-harvested plastics and recycled tropical hardwoods, to be built at Durley Chine. The Hub, dedicated to achieving a reduction and elimination of single-use plastics through educational and interactive displays, will encourage behavioural change with visitors taking away a new awareness around plastic use and recycling.
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Warm and healthy homes
Now that winter is here why not see if there are ways to reduce your heating bills? LEAP and Healthy Homes Dorset are two organisations helping people to live in warmer, healthier homes. The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) offer eligible households home visits and lots of free energy-saving equipment, such as LED lightbulbs, radiator reflectors and smart electrical sockets. Many people on benefits (including Child Benefit and Pension Credit) or who have a long-term health condition (including diabetes, arthritis, asthma and high blood pressure) will be eligible for this service. A home visit from an energy advisor
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new free energy-efficient gas boiler if theirs is broken. To apply, go to: applyforleap.org.uk or phone: 0800 060 7567. Everyone can get free, impartial advice from Healthy Homes Dorset on how you can keep your home warmer for less. They can also help you to find out if there are any heating or insulation grants you might be entitled to and make sure you’re on the best energy tariff. Plus, if you’re eligible, they could insulate your home for free and sign you up for extra support during a water or power cut. They can help if your home is damp or draughty, if you’re in debt to your gas or energy supplier or if there are any benefits you’re not claiming. Telephone: 0300 003 7023 or visit: healthyhomesdorset.org.uk for more information and eligibility criteria.
Stay well in Dorset Are you looking for help to stay well or advice to help take care of others this winter?
Having a flu vaccination each year is the best way of protecting yourself and your family against flu. Some residents who are at highest risk are eligible for free vaccines. These include: • • • • •
adults over 65 pregnant women children aged 2 and 3 pupils in reception class and school years 1 to 6 people with long-term health conditions such as asthma, COPD and cardiovascular issues.
To get your vaccine or find out if you are eligible for a free vaccination, contact your GP, pharmacist, midwife or school immunisation team. It’s also a good time of year to remind yourself to look after your mind. ‘Every Mind Matters’ encourages you to be more aware of your mental health and helps you discover simple steps to look after your mental health and wellbeing. To learn more, visit: nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
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You can help yourself and your family stay well this winter with our online advice: staywelldorset.nhs.uk/winter
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Adventure play area at Upton Country Park
Wrap up warm and head outside The colder weather shouldn’t stop you from wrapping up warm and heading outside to your local park or open space – especially when you’ve got little ones to entertain. The new adventure play area at Upton Country Park, which opened in late autumn, has proved popular with children of all ages. With tunnels to explore, trees to leap through, swing nests to lie on and a turret tower with slides to zoom down, this natural play area was funded by a successful Community Infrastructure Levy application from the Friends of Upton Country Park. It focuses on creative play for all ages and abilities and with an onsite Café, you can buy hot drinks to help keep you warm while you watch the fun. If you’re out and about in Christchurch, why not visit one of the play areas that underwent a refurbishment or total renewal as part of the Christchurch Play Project? The sites include residential play area in Highcliffe’s Bluebell Close (pictured right), which features a toddler multi play unit, spinning bowl and frog spinner. There’s also a new fitness area at Barrack Road. Works at Poole Park as part of improvements funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund are progressing. Early in the new year there will be changes to the park’s road layout, car parks and access points. Tree removal takes place this winter and next, with the felling of 31 horse chestnut trees that are either old and in decline, diseased, or in some cases to allow the park improvements to take place. We will be replanting at least 52 semi-mature trees in a variety of new species at a later date,
to fit with the planting season. In addition, new play areas and adult fitness equipment will be constructed in time for summer 2020. The Alexandra Park play area in Poole opened in late autumn following refurbishment works on the deteriorating play equipment, the area now includes two climbing frames, a playhouse and a parent and child swing – great fun for both adults and children alike to make lasting memories together. If you fancy getting competitive, why not play a round of mini golf in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens or Boscombe Chine Gardens or try Adventure Golf at Pier Approach? See the website for winter opening times which are generally weekends and school holidays. Follow your game or park walk with a warming drink from one of our nearby Park cafés. Or head off on a guided walk such as Gulliver’s Trail starting from Millhams Mead.
FIND OUT MORE • • • • •
bcpcouncil.gov.uk/parks bcpcouncil.gov.uk/minigolf uptoncountrypark.com/adventure-play-project/ https://pooleprojects.net/pooleparklife/ https://pooleprojects.net/alexandra-park/
DID YOU KNOW?
You can buy a brick for Upton Country Park’s ‘Path of Life’ to be installed within the Walled Garden borders. The brick costs £100 and can be engraved with your message to mark a special occasion or event, or to remember a special someone. All profits go towards fundraising for the Discovery Project. Find out more: uptoncountrypark.com/discovery-project
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St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Limited places available across the key stages St Mary’s Ofsted inspection January 2019, pronounced our school as GOOD - “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is strong” For places in Reception, starting September 2020, please remember that the closing date for applications is 15th January 2020. For tours of the school please contact Amanda Hazell on the telephone number or email address below. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Devon Road, Poole BH15 3QQ t: 01202 676207 e: office@st-marys.poole.sch.uk www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk
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Contact your council
Parking
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 454721 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795632 Poole ........................................................ 01202 634240
Planning services
Visit our website to report a problem, apply and pay for services online, 24 hours a day at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk Find out about our services and opening times over the festive period: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/festive2019
Beaches and seafront
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451781 Christchurch .............................................. 01202 795200 Poole ........................................................ 01202 708181
Potholes
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451199 Christchurch and Poole ............................. 01202 265255
Registrars (births, deaths, marriages)
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 454945 Christchurch and Poole ............................. 01202 633744
Benefits - housing and Council Tax Support
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451592 Christchurch and Poole ............................. 0345 034 4569
Blue badges
Bournemouth and Christchurch ................ 01202 458744 Poole ........................................................ 01202 633605
Rubbish / recycling bins
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451199 Christchurch ............................................. 01305 221040 Poole ........................................................ 01202 261700
School admissions
Bournemouth and Christchurch ................ 01202 456222 Poole ........................................................ 01202 261936
Building control
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451411 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795030 Poole ........................................................ 01202 633250
Social services – adults
Bournemouth and Christchurch ................ 01202 454979 Poole ........................................................ 01202 633902
Bus pass (adult concessionary travel)
Social services – children
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451584 Christchurch and Poole ............................. 01202 634249
Bournemouth and Christchurch ................ 01202 458101 Poole ........................................................ 01202 735046
Council Tax
Street lights
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451597 Christchurch and Poole ............................. 0345 034 4569
Family / Children’s Information Service
Bournemouth and Christchurch ................. 01202 456222 Poole ......................................................... 01202 261999
Housing / homelessness
Bournemouth ........................................... 01202 451199 Christchurch ............................................. 0800 068 4145 Poole ........................................................ 01202 262223 Emergency out of hours: Bournemouth - 01202 451145, Christchurch - 01202 795000 and Poole - 0800 50 60 50 Keep up-to-date with BCP Council news
Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451467 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795211 Poole ......................................................... 01202 633805
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Council meetings
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Bournemouth ............................................ 01202 451323 Christchurch ............................................. 01202 795164 Poole ........................................................ 01202 633321
Cabinet on 20 December, 15 January and 12 February at 10am Full Council on 17 December and 18 February at 7pm Licensing Sub-Committee on 19 December, 14 and 28 January, 4 and 18 February at 10am Planning Committee on 9 and 30 January and 20 February at 1pm Overview and Scrutiny Board on 13 January and 10 February at 6pm Standards Committee on 14 January at 6pm
Health and Adult Care Overview and Scrutiny on 20 January and 2 March at 6pm Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny on 28 January and 10 March at 6pm.
Council meetings usually rotate between the Town Hall (Bournemouth), the Council Offices (Christchurch) and the Civic Centre (Poole). Full Council meetings take place in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. A full listing of meetings, venues and times can be found on our website. Please check and confirm before attending any of these meetings as details may change.
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What’s on? A selection of events in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 31
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Christmas Choirs, Poole High Street, 11am to 4pm. W. poolebid.com/events
January
14-15 Victorian Christmas Weekend at Russell-Cotes, 11am to 4pm. Usual admission prices. W. russellcotes.com or T. 01202 451858 14-15 Santa’s Woodland Grotto at Upton Country Park. Child ticket price £14.99. Booking essential. See the website for times and full details. W. uptoncountrypark.com/Christmas 16+23 Christmas coffee morning, Rossmore Library from 10.30am to 12 noon. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries 17
Christmas with La Nova Singers at Highcliffe Castle, 7.30pm. A glorious celebration of everything Christmas. Tickets £13.50. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk
18-19 It feels like Christmas at Highcliffe Castle. Christmas songs with Bournemouth Musical Theatre. Tickets £13.50. W. highcliffecastle.co.uk 19
Party on the Quay, part of Christmas in Poole. W. poolebid.com/events
Christmas carols and coffee, Southbourne Library at 10.30am. With carol singing from local schools. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
18-24 Christmas Spectacular, Regent Centre. Tickets from £16. See the website for times and details. W. regentcentre.co.uk 20-24 Santa’s Woodland Grotto at Upton Country Park – see entry for 14 to 15 December
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New Year ‘crowns and wishes for 2020’, Westbourne Library from 10.30am to 12 noon. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
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‘Frozen’ inspired children’s party at Upton Country House from 10am to 12 noon. £5.95 per child (over 2s only), accompanying adults go free. W. uptoncountrypark.com/events
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Brownsea Bird Boats £25 per ticket. The National Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust and the RSPB have joined forces to offer the rare opportunity to view one of the best winter bird spectacles in the UK. W. nationaltrust.org.uk/whats-on
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BSO: Eastern Promise, Bournemouth Pavilion. 7pm. See online for ticket prices and details. W. bsolive.com
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Grange Choral Society’s Christmas Oratorio by JS Bach at Christchurch Priory, 7.30pm. See online for prices / booking details. W. christchurchpriory.org. T. 01202 485804
18-25 Highcliffe Charity Players Panto – Jack and the Beanstalk. Tickets from £11.50. See the website for times and details. W. regentcentre.co.uk 27
Holocaust Memorial Day. Find details nearer the time of how the event will be marked locally. W. facebook.com/BPHMD
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Christmas Movie Day in Poole – films on the big screen outdoors in Falkland Square, 11am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm. W. poolebid.com/events
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Mini BSO: Let’s Dance, Lighthouse Poole, 11am. Introduce children to classical music. Tickets from £5. W. lighthousepoole.co.uk
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Sven’s Reindeer Games, children’s activities at Bournemouth Library from 2.15pm to 3.15pm. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
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Creation station: Christmas – children’s craft activities at Poole library from 10am to 12 noon and Christchurch Library from 10am to 3pm. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
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Kodo: One Earth Tour, Lighthouse Poole, 7.30pm. Japan’s legendary Kodo provide a physically stunning and musically sensational show which puts their huge drums centre stage. W. lighthousepoole.co.uk
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Children’s fun quiz at West Howe Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
Now until 1 February 2020
Costermongers, Cobblers and Coffee Shops. A history of Christchurch High Street. This interactive exhibition takes visitors on a journey down their High Street, from its medieval markets and fairs, through to the prosperity of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Free admission. Red House Museum and Gardens. W: hampshireculture.org.uk
17-21 February half-term. Events will be taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including in local libraries. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries From Mathmos Lava Lamp Trail and Lounge, Poole Museum. 20 Part of Light Up Poole. Free entry. W. poolemuseum.org.uk 20-22
Light Up Poole, free and ticketed events at Poole High Street, Quay and Old Town. An annual festival of digital light art, extraordinary light spectacles and community events that will transform the town after dark W. lightuppoole.co.uk
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World Book Day. Find out what’s on at your local library. W. bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries
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