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Summer Money Worries in Bournemouth: Understanding Your Financial Options
Summer should be a time for making memories with family and friends, but for many households across Bournemouth, it can also be one of the…
Families, friends and NHS staff shine together to raise £13,080 by shining bright for breast cancer patients at Twilight Walk
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Overwhelming community support took centre stage at the Twilight Walk, a shiny, sparkly fundraising walk in May which raised £13,080 for patients with breast cancer who have been supported by University Hospitals Dorset. The uplifting event saw 213 participants walk shoulder…
Poole Centenary Hall and Club raises over £10,200 for Gully’s Place
In January, Poole Centenary Hall and Club celebrated a special fundraising achievement with £10,227 raised for Gully’s Place, a University Hospitals Dorset service for children and young people with…
Masonic lodges’ £12,600 gift to make lasting difference for children supported by University Hospitals Dorset
A hospital stay can be an overwhelming experience for children and their families. Now, a generous £12,692 gift from the local Masonic Lodges will enhance…
Poole Museum is back with a bang!
Its transformed offering will open to the public on 5 November following a £10million redevelopment! Poole Museum is set to welcome visitors once again following…
Resident Card to make it more accessible to park, eat, and shop in BCP
From free swimming and parking, to discounted coffee and ice creams, residents could soon get more value from their high streets. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole…
RockReef and Oceanarium Dive into Summer Fun with Joint Discount Offer
Two of Bournemouth’s top seafront attractions, RockReef and Oceanarium, are teaming up once again this summer to offer families an unbeatable day out, packed with…
Cabinet approves major improvement plans for Twin Sails and Poole Bridge
A £6million investment into the long-term life and reliability of Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails has been recommended by BCP Council’s cabinet. The bridges,…
Extended support for struggling households
Households struggling to afford essential household costs, such as for food or energy, can apply for the seventh round of Household Support Fund (HSF) funding,…
Bournemouth Water works with the Consumer Council for Water to share 10 tips to save water in your garden as the UK prepares for mini heatwave!
Bournemouth Water is helping customers with some simple steps that can be taken in the garden to save water and money. With parts of the…
Bournemouth Pier is FREE to enter for 2025!
Adventure Attractions and BCP Council temporarily suspend Bournemouth Pier Toll In a boost for local residents and visitors, Adventure Attractions, operators of Bournemouth Pier, have…
Start a new career in child and family social work
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Step Up To Social Work programme is now open to applications for aspiring social workers. Step Up To Social…
BCP Council publishes proposed 2025/26 budget
In the face of a challenging national financial environment, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is putting forward a balanced three-year budget as part of…
Have your say on Adult Social Care
Residents are being asked to have their say on the vision, areas of focus and ambitions that will form the draft strategy for Adult Social Care,…
20% off on Bournemouth Pier with a Pier Perks card!
For just £1, you can sign up and unlock a year of savings at RockReef, Pier Zip, Key West Bar & Grill, News & Gifts, Pasty Shop, Ice Cream…
Residents’ views sought to shape council budget
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole as the council prepares to set its budget for 2025/26. BCP…
Wild Roots grows in KINGLAND
Small business success thanks to investment from 130,000 Poole-based pension holders Wild Roots, the houseplant and homeware store in Poole’s independent heartland, has expanded into the…
BCP Leisure to give Poole leisure centres investment boost
The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Rossmore Leisure Centre and Ashdown Leisure centre are all set to receive significant investment in their facilities as BCP Council takes…
NFU Mutual choose Pavilion Dance to support health and wellbeing initiative in local BCP schools
Local insurer’s NFU Mutual support for Pavilion Dance South West enables roll out of health and well-being dance courses in schools NFU Mutual Agents and their staff…
Howden Poole celebrates Broker of the Decade award
Howden Insurance is delighted to be named the Broker of the Decade at the prestigious British Insurance Awards 2024. With the award being celebrated across…
Funding Boost for Maritime Sector
The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area is set to be one of the regions benefitting from a multi-million pound government cash injection to boost…
Council Scheme to Help Retreat for Cancer Patients Raise Funds
The Grove Hotel, owned and operated by Macmillan Caring Locally, have signed up to the BH Coastal Lottery, with the hope of raising funds to…