Dorset COP (Conference of the Parties) is Dorset’s very own opportunity for the community to have its say on the climate and ecological crises. By bringing together a wide cross section of community-based groups from across the county we hope to raise awareness of the need and desire to act locally, in a way that…
Everything has really taken off at the Community Farm next to the allotments off Middle Farm way, and we’re working hard to keep up! We meet at the Community Farm or the Community Orchard in Poundbury onSunday afternoons at around 2pm, and also on Wednesday mornings at 10.30. Things still need planting out in the polytunnel and outside. …
The Great Field in Poundbury was dotted with artists’ as far as they eye could see on Saturday, 27th May, as 90 enthusiasts and experienced artists took park in Art in Poundbury’s (AiP), Art in the Park – The Great Poundbury Paint Out. Loosely-based on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year’s wild card idea, Art in…
Around 25 people came along to our very first Volunteer Social at The Duchess last week. It was a chance for new and potential volunteers to meet each other and the new committee, and find out about new developments and where help is needed. Volunteering benefits everyone. A volunteer meets new people, learns new skills…
The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger. On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the Emergency Alerts service. It will be used to warn you in the event…
We’ve created a page for Poundbury Residents’ Association documents such as AGM and Community meeting agendas and minutes. You can now view the latest March 2023 AGM Draft Minutes online.
Around 70 people crowded around tables in Brownsword Hall on 15th March to kick start The BIg Poundbury Conversation, after the Love Poundbury AGM. Surrounded by post-it notes, local residents were invited to discuss together what they liked about living or working here, and what might be improved. This is the start of a series…
The Big Poundbury Conversation is an initiative launched by the Residents’ Association for all who live and work in Poundbury, and people are already sharing their views. We want to know what you think about being here, and what might help make this a really great place. What are people saying so far? What do…
Dorset Help and Kindness are helping patients get home quickly and safely after a stay in hospital. They work with patients, their families, the care coordinators, and discharge teams to see if there are community services to support. This includes working closely with the Volunteer Centre Dorset and other community organisations to provide immediate, intermediate, and longer…
DAG is a small group, facilitated by the Town Council, which meets quarterly to help improve the standard of access relating to the built environment including road schemes and public and commercial buildings within the town. They act as a consultative group and can bring projects forward such as the installation of dropped kerbs or…