Poundbury Farmers Market
Poundbury Farmers Market is here again in Queen Mother Square on Saturday 28th January from 9am – 1pm. Come support your local farmers and buy wonderful fresh produce!
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Bringing the library to you
We can bring your local library service straight to your front door. We can deliver books for free to people who enjoy reading but are unable to get to their local library due to poor health or mobility, or caring responsibilities. For more information, please ask at your local library,…
BeeFest is Back!!
In 2019 Charlotte and friends organised a free festival on the Great Field to celebrate everything to do with Bees and highlight the current serious threats to the survival of our bees. Dorset Beekeepers were the highlight with dozens of stalls offering honey and everything else connected in some way with bees.…
Updated Local Business Discounts in Poundbury
We are grateful to the following businesses offering discounts to members of Love Poundbury: Bridal Reloved, Duchess of Cornwall, Friths Opticians and Poundbury Gardens. In addition, Purple Office have recently come on board with the following offer: Purple Office: Receive £25 FREE credit when signing up to Purple Office coworking space. To use this…
Free Trishaw Rides coming to Dorchester in 2023!
Cycling without age are now looking for volunteers to help launch their free Trishaw rides in Dorchester in 2023 – can you help?
Gardens Are Our Business
The next Love Poundbury event will be with Mike Burks from The Gardens Group on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 7.30pm at Brownsword Hall. Mike runs Poundbury Garden Centre as well as Castle Gardens in Sherborne, and Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil. Mike will be chatting about how he founded the…
Children Author Joanna Nadin at PiPs – 7th Oct 3.30pm – 5pm
A fabulous opportunity for local children to meet and hear Joanna read from her latest book The Worst Class in the World, and enjoy some afternoon tea. £5 per child.
Senior Social Tea and Coffee Morning
Next date is 13th Oct for free, tea, coffee and cake in the community room 1000-1200.
Relate Coffee Morning
Relate Dorset and South Wiltshire invites you to their free monthly coffee morning at ‘Inspirations’, 2 Poundbury Business Centre, Dorchester DT1 3WA, next to Castle Vets. This takes place from 1000-1200 every first Friday of the month, starting in October 2022. Get to know people in your local community. Find…
HM Queen Elizabeth II
We wish to express our deep sadness and condolences to The Royal Family at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along with the whole country, Poundbury residents will feel a deep sense of loss of a monarch who has been a constant presence in our lives for the…
Road safety event in Poundbury
Dorset Police Road Safety Team and the Dorset Road Safe Partnership are organising a road safety event at the Jubilee Hall round the corner from Waitrose on Saturday 17th September from 1000-1600. They invite residents to come and say hello and find out more about their No Excuse Team, Community…
Developing Love Poundbury
The Love Poundbury committee has been exploring the future role of the organisation. We have come up with some thoughts and would welcome the views of residents. Background As Poundbury nears completion, we feel our focus should move away from the issues around physical development, construction etc. to community development. About…
Defibrillator project makes progress
Love Poundbury has been carrying out a feasibility study into the installation of more public AEDs (Defibrillators) at strategic, accessible points in Poundbury. The aim was to identify suitable locations and seek possible sources of funding. The feasibility study is now complete. We are delighted to say that following detailed discussions,…
Save our new trees
The Duchy has asked us to let residents know they they are continuing the programme of watering trees, which has been significantly increased this year due to the extreme conditions. They say they would welcome residents supplementing this if they notice trees under particular stress. The optimum time for watering…
Music at the Pavilion
Music at the Pavilion – Friday 2nd September will be the last instalment for this summer with a variety of local musicians on offer from 12pm.
Senior Social
Pavilion In The Park (PIPS) holds a Senior Social (65+), usually every every second Thursday in the month from 10-12 unless specified otherwise (in August 2022, it’s on 18th). Come along for a warm and friendly welcome, meet new people and have some free tea and coffee and delicious cake!…
Dorset Food and Art Festival
Join in the fun on Saturday 6 August 2022 at Dorset Food & Arts Festival at the Great Field in Poundbury, from 10am – 4pm. With around 60 stalls on the festival field selling delicious food and drink, locally made products, crafts and art – there’s something for everyone! But…
Christmas shopping in Portsmouth
A Christmas shopping trip by coach to Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth is already being planned for Sunday 11th December 2022. The coach will leave Queen Mothers Square at 8am, and depart Gunwharf at 4pm. The cost per person is £20. If you are interested in joining the trip, please help Charlotte by…
Sunflower trail open for bookings
Get up close and personal with the beautiful sunflowers at Maiden Castle Farm, take a relaxing and meandering stroll through the winding trail, cut in the acres of sunflowers, planted in the shadow of Maiden Castle’s pre-Roman Fortress! Due to reach their perfection in time for the summer holidays! The…
Appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester
Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at around 6.50pm on Sunday 24 July 2022 of a collision involving a silver Volkswagen Polo, a white BMW and a red Ford…
Witness appeal following collision in Dorchester
Officers investigating a road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident happened at around 1.50pm on Saturday 2 July 2022. It was reported that a woman in her 80s was crossing High East Street when she was struck by a van, causing her to…
Free Chi Zone events
Free talks, demonstrations and taster sessions are now available in Poundbury from The Chi Zone.
Dementia awareness
Are you personally affected by dementia? Feely ou have memory difficulties? Or simply want more information? No need to book – just come along to Dorchester Community Church between 1400 and 1600 on Wednesday 20th July and find out what support is available. Event run by Help and Care. See…
COMMUNITY MEETING POSTPONED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT
Dear Residents, The PRA Committee has reviewed whether we should proceed with tonight’s (18th July 2022) planned meeting in light of the extreme temperatures and concerns expressed by a number of residents. We have concluded that the Brownsword Hall is likely to be uncomfortably hot this evening and we must…
Charity Golf Day
Dorchester District Lions are running their charity golf day on 23rd September. For full details see the poster, or visit their website.
Senior Social at Pips
Pavilion In The Park (PIPS) holds a Senior Social (65+) every second Thursday in the month from 10-12. The next event is therefore on 14th July. Come along for a warm and friendly welcome, meet new people and have some free tea and coffee and delicious cake! Full details at www.pipspoundbury.com
Music at the Pavilion on 21st July
Dr. Jazz will be performing live at Pavilion in the Park (Pips Cafe) on Thursday 21st July from 12noon. Enjoy a lunchtime with a difference – bring a picnic or enjoy lunch from the cafe! See more local events here.
Community Meeting 18th July
The next Love Poundbury event will be with Mike Burks from The Gardens Group on Monday 18th July, 1930 at Brownsword Hall. Mike runs Poundbury Garden Centre as well as Castle Gardens in Sherborne, and Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil. Mike will be chatting about how he founded the business with…
Love Poundbury Membership
A reminder that membership of Love Poundbury is free of charge (but donations are always welcome). Membership is open to households in the electoral ward of Poundbury. You can join via our website. You can also sign up to the Newsletter on the same page. Members are entitled to vote on…
Great Field update from town councillors
Dorchester Town Council is very pleased to have completed the lease transfer for the Great Field site. The Duchy of Cornwall has a repairing-and-fault obligation for 12 months on structures and fittings, 24 months on the trees, and maintenance of landscaping for 12 months. Town Council staff and Councillors work closely with the…
Charity quiz night at Poet Laureate
A Charity Quiz Night in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust (Joseph Weld) is being held at The Poet Laureate, Poundbury on Thursday 14 July 2022 – 7pm start. Prizes are a Poet Carvery for 2, a ‘Pure’ treatment voucher (back/neck/shoulders) and more! Tickets are £5 each or if you would like to have…
Support for Ukrainian refugees
Poundbury Rotary Club would like to support Ukrainian families in and around Poundbury and Dorchester. Please contact Wendy Grassby to find out more.
Mobility help in Poundbury
The British Red Cross mobility aids service in Poundbury has recently reopened after over a year of closure. This service is committed to ensuring that everyone in need of a temporary wheelchair has adequate access to one. If you, or someone you care for is recovering from a short-term injury or ailment,…
Gardening is our business
The next Love Poundbury event will be with Mike Burks from The Gardens Group on Monday 18th July, 1930 at Brownsword Hall. Mike runs Poundbury Garden Centre as well as Castle Gardens in Sherborne, and Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil. Mike will be chatting about how he founded the business with…
Better Transport for Dorchester
The Dorchester Transport Action Group has reformed and is holding its first public meeting on Wednesday 15th June 2022 in the Magistrates room of the Corn Exchange, Dorchester DT1 1HF. The meeting will run from 19.00-21.00 with the bar available from 18.30. They welcome anyone from Dorchester and the surrounding area…
Yoga in the Park
Space Yoga Dorset are running sessions in The Great Field from June to August on Thursdays from 1900-2000, weather permitting. You can book by contacting Jeni on 07860 809385 or by emailing spaceyogadorset@gmail.com If you can’t make the Poundbury session, other sessions are held on Tuesdays 1800-1900 in Borough Gardens,…
Gardens Group raises £3,676 for Ukraine
Poundbury Garden Centre, along with Castle Gardens in Sherborne and Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, have raised £3,676 for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal since April. Donating the proceeds collected so far, raised from the sale of commemorative jute bags made for Castle Gardens’ 35th anniversary and Brimsmore Gardens’ 30th anniversary,…
Jubilee Weekend
We’ve updated our calendar with the main local Jubilee celebration events in and around Poundbury. We wish all our community a happy Jubilee Weekend as we celebrate and give thanks for the remarkable 70-year reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Final chance to see ‘Art in Poundbury’
Today is the final day for ‘Art in Poundbury’ in the Jubilee Hall, just round the corner from Waitrose. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm for anyone who would like to have a final browse. The event has had over 3,200 visitors , organised ‘meet the artist ‘…
Dorchester Food Bank
Poundbury may appear to be an affluent area, but Stuart Dawson from Dorchester Food Bank reports that the organisation is providing help to more families here who are struggling with bills and need food support. He told Love Poundbury: “As a result of the cost of living crisis we are…
Maiden Castle Sunflower Trail
The Sunflower Trail at Maiden Castle Farm will be back in August 2022. Hazel Hoskin, who farms the area with her husband, reports that they raised an amazing £25,000 for the Special Care Baby Unit at Dorset County Hospital last year. This year funds will go to the Kingfisher Ward and…
Queen’s Jubilee Celebration Picnic
Pavilion In The Park (Pips Cafe) are holding a celebration picnic on 5th June from 12 noon. There will be family arts and crafts, best dressed dog and best hat prizes, live music and a Jubilee trail. Bring chairs or a rug and a picnic! If you can volunteer to…
Poundbury Christmas Market – apply for a stall
It may seem early, but if you’d like to apply for a stall at this year’s Christmas Market, now is the time to do so! The market is moving to Crown Square this year, and falls on Saturday the 3rd December from 1000-1600. For details and how to apply, visit…
Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea
Boos Toy Shop – who have recently moved from the Buttermarket to Crown Square – are holding afternoon tea sessions on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May from 1200-1330, and again from 1430-1600. This includes story time and craft activities for the children. Booking essential on 01305 602467 or info@boostoyshop.co.uk.
Great Play Area now open!
Funded by the Duchy of Cornwall as an integral part of its development of the Great Field, the long-awaited Great Play area is now open! There is a wide range of timber play equipment, complemented by extensive planted areas, benches and bins. The play area, alongside the Amphitheatre, which opened…
Art in Poundbury
Art in Poundbury is an 18 day event in the newly refurbished Jubilee Hall and is a part of Dorset Art Weeks, the largest art trail in the country. There are 120 artists participating many of whom are from Poundbury and Dorchester. Each day there will be both artist stewards…
Share your jubilee memories
Pavilion In the Park (PiP) would like to collate memories of Poundbury and Dorchester residents of the Coronation, Silver Jubilee or Royal Occasions, ideally with a couple of photographs. They will frame the memories and put them up in cafe’s community room. Would you consider sharing your memories? If so, please email lucy@pipspoundbury.com.…
Poundbury Garden Society
The Poundbury Garden Society is delighted to be able to re-open its waiting list for plot holders once more. This garden society is based in the walled garden near Sunny Day and the Community Orchard. If you would like to be added to the list please email Graham via gracarver@hotmail.com
Art Stewards needed
Art in Poundbury is on track for a fabulous exhibition in Jubilee Hall (next to Waitrose Poundbury)14th May to 1st June 10am to 4pm every day . Organisers are looking for a few more Poundbury residents who would be happy to do one 3 hour stewarding shift during that period – in particular…
Witness Appeal Following Serious Injury Collision In Dorchester
Officers investigating a serious injury collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 5.10pm on Tuesday 26 April 2022 of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Meriva and a red Land Rover on the A37 Dorchester…
Senior Social at Pips
Pavilion In The Park (PIPS) holds a Senior Social (65+) every second Thursday in the month from 10-12. The next event is therefore on 12th May. Come along for a warm and friendly welcome, meet new people and have some free tea and coffee and delicious cake! Full details at…
Jubilee Afternoon Tea
In Celebration of our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Crown Street Coffee Lounge shall be hosting a traditional English Afternoon Tea with inside & alfresco tables ( British weather permitting!). We anticipate being very busy on this event so early booking will be essential. Reserve your table now on 01305 – 818426.
Volunteers need for Jubilee Picnic
Volunteers are wanted to help with the Queens Jubilee Picnic Celebration Sunday 5th June. People of all ages are needed to help run activities, co-ordinate on the day, or just join in with some kids colouring and making activities. Young people/teenagers that can help with some kids activities, and adults who…
Arrest made for alleged assault
Dorset Police received a report at 8.22pm on Thursday 17 March 2022 relating to a group of around 10 young people involved in anti-social behaviour in the area of Pummery Square in Poundbury. It was reported that they were smashing bottles and throwing stones at doors. A further report was…
Dorset Spring Show
SUNDAY 3RD APRIL Jubilee Hall, Poundbury The Dorset Spring Show is returning on Sunday 3rd April 2022 after a two year break, with a new venue at Jubilee Hall, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury – 1-4pm. The show features seasonal horticulture and home craft classes including the largest display of competitive…
Packed With Hope
Volunteers wanted 9th & 10th April at The Old Dorset Cereals Factory in Poundbury to help Ukrainian refugee children. PACKED WITH HOPE seeks to provide a little comfort, and to put a smile back on the face of children (even momentarily) as they flee the violence and chaos in Ukraine. With…
Witness appeal following assault in Poundbury
Officers investigating an assault in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 8.22pm on Thursday 17 March 2022 relating to a group of around 10 young people involved in anti-social behaviour in the area of Pummery Square in Poundbury.…
Work next to Monkey’s Jump roundabout
Miles King, People Need Nature National Highways has been busy next to Monkey’s Jump roundabout, installing a new flood alleviation scheme to reduce the risk of flooding on the A35 at Monkey’s Jump roundabout. They have nearly finished installing a soak-away and pond on the piece of land which joins the…
Poundbury Nature Watch – Feb 22
The Poundbury Nature report for February is now available here, with one new species reported – Brambling, another winter visitor. Walkers heading northwest, via the Cranford Street allotments, will have noticed the removal of the hedge alongside the path between Great Cranford Street and the A37 underpass. As the bird…
Ukraine – how you can help
The government has announced two new schemes to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine: Apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme visa Local Sponsorship Scheme for Ukraine We are grateful for the outpouring of support from people and communities across Dorset. If you are not able to offer accommodation, you…
Poundbury Gardens supports Kingston Maurward’s Sanctuary Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester is supplying a selection of shrubs and herbaceous perennials for Kingston Maurward’s The Space Within Garden, which will appear in the Sanctuary Garden category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Set to be used by a 100-strong team of students and staff to help create a melodic…
Great Field Jubilee plans for Sunday 5th June outlined
12 noon onwards live music Bring picnics/blankets/tables and chairs/sun or rain umbrellas! Craft activities for families including make a crown and creative clay There will be a Jubilee trail around the Great Field for all to enjoy. There will be clues to solve, things to spot and draw and prizes to be won!…
Let’s plant some trees!
Transition Town Dorchester are planting trees on Sunday 20th March. We will meet by the gate to the Community Farm at 2pm and will walk down to the planting site from there (in the direction of Prince of Wales school). Please bring a trowel, fork, spade or a mattock, whichever works best for you. We…
John Mitchinson ‘Outside of a Dog: How reading expands the universe’
Friday 25th March 7pm for 7.30pm Brownsword Hall This title comes from a Groucho Marx quote. John has worked in publishing for decades and was the first marketing director of Waterstones. He co- founded the TV quiz show QI amongst other achievements. Licensed bar. Tickets £8 via the website. Full details…
Help wanted to run our village hall
Would you like to help run Poundbury’s Village Hall? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you as we are now looking for a few more Trustees. The Brownsword Hall (named after Andrew Brownsword) is based in Pummery Square with the purpose of benefiting the local community. The…
Poundbury features in Sydney newspaper article
Poundbury is capturing the attention of our friends Down Under, after the Sydney Morning Herald featured the town in a recent online article.
New website for Poundbury Patients
Residents can keep up with everything that’s going on during this year’s Patient Participation Awareness Week thanks to a new website from Poundbury Patients
Local business awards open for entries
Businesses in Poundbury have the chance to see their achievements recognised at the Dorchester and Poundbury Business Awards 2021.
How to join the Poundbury Neighbourhood Watch
There are a number of Neighbourhood Watch schemes in Poundbury – here’s how you can join up…
Store6 opens up in Poundbury
Store6 is a new and rather unique offering that has opened up at 179 Bridport Road, near the Buttermarket.
Dorchester Corn Exchange
Dorchester Corn Exchange is an unmistakable landmark in the centre of Dorchester. Home to town council meetings, it has a number of other rooms used to stage a variety of events.
Brownsword Hall
Available for private hire, this popular community hall stages classes and events all year.
Dorchester Town Council
Poundbury comes under the county town of Dorchester in terms of political representation and has four ward members elected in May 2019.
Dorset County Council
With effect from May 2019 the former district councils in Dorset became two unitary authorities.
Public Health Dorset
The PRA has been keen, during 2020, to keep residents updated with key local information during the COVID19 pandemic.
PRA noticeboards
As well as displaying on the noticeboards, this website has a ‘Your Events’ page to promote your events.
Discover Dorset & National Trust Dorset
If you are entertaining guests or have visiting friends and relatives, the Discover Dorset website offers a range of tours and activities that are all within easy reach of Poundbury.
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