On Friday 5th May, the day before the King’s coronation, Catherine Smith, Headteacher of Damers School welcomed Philippa Thorniley, Poundbury resident, and Françoise Ha, PRA Chair to their special coronation assembly. It was a wonderful event with lots of singing and discussion about the symbolism of items linked to the…

Dorset Council is inviting youth organisations to apply for grants from £500 to £5,000 through the Dorset Council Youth organisations. The grants should be used to deliver youth projects and activities within the Dorset Council area.  The projects must provide access to positive activities, or promote the well-being of young…

Our next Community Meeting to which all Poundbury residents are invited will be at Damers School, starting at 6.30pm on Wednesday 28 June. Access will be via the school hall door on Liscombe Street, to the right of the main front entrance. The meeting will start with a presentation by…

The failure of external rendering and paint has been highlighted in the Big Poundbury Conversation survey, and the subject of further correspondence to a significant number of residents. So far we have received 48 detailed emails covering both issues and affecting over 60 properties involving all three building contractors. We…

The Conversation is off and running and so far we have had 222 replies to the survey, a further 17 interviews and 50 expansive emails – so people seem to be engaged! The survey will run until the end of August so if you haven’t completed it, please do this…

Thank you to the 32 residents who have sent us emails so far about rendering issues with your reports of rendering and paint issues affecting over 40 residences be they houses or blocks of flats in Poundbury. The issues appear to affect properties constructed by CG Fry and Morrish and…

An elderly resident in Middlemarsh Street paid a rogue trader £250 today after his tree branches were cut without request or permission. No invoice or receipt were issued. The police have been informed. Share on FacebookFollow usSave

Calling to all residents celebrating the Coronation of King Charles in Poundbury! We would like to hear about your plans. If you are having a party that is open to all, please share the details with us so it can go on our events calendar to share with your neighbours.

The Poundbury Residents Association organised a Table Sale on the 15th April in The Jubilee Hall. There were 16 stalls selling a huge variety of well-loved items, as well as some crafts. Sellers brought their own tables early in the morning and set up colourful and tempting displays. We plan…

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. Share on FacebookFollow usSave

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 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…

The engraved stone plaque commemorating the bequest from the late Pamela Lock has now been installed in the Amphitheatre on the Great Field.

byFoke is a new gift and lifestyle store that has recently opened in the heart of Crown Square in Poundbury. The store is run by husband & wife team, Casey and Dan Gregory, who are passionate about offering a unique shopping experience for their customers.

Welcome to Angelo and Chris who have brought their Sicilian Bakery to Poundbury.

Nuisance ASB Door knocking and kicking 26th and 27th January -POUNDBURY AREA 4 young people have been identified in the CCTV provided by a member of public. One male was unidentified who was seen to walk away before the door is kicked. Each youth has been visited by police (with…

Poundbury Quilters meet weekly on Monday mornings in the upstairs rooms of the Poundbury Community Church, where full current safety guidelines are followed. We are a small group of quilters and usually alternate our sessions with “sit and stitch” and a workshop with one of our members sharing a particular…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Poundbury Rotary Club would like to support Ukrainian families in and around Poundbury and Dorchester. Please contact Wendy Grassby to find out more.  Share on Facebook Follow us Save

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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 Share…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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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 is capturing the attention of our friends Down Under, after the Sydney Morning Herald featured the town in a recent online article.

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

Businesses in Poundbury have the chance to see their achievements recognised at the Dorchester and Poundbury Business Awards 2021.

There are a number of Neighbourhood Watch schemes in Poundbury – here’s how you can join up…

Store6 is a new and rather unique offering that has opened up at 179 Bridport Road, near the Buttermarket.

Available for private hire, this popular community hall stages classes and events all year.

As well as displaying on the noticeboards, this website has a ‘Your Events’ page to promote your events.