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Branksome Centre Break in

Branksome Centre Break in

We’re heartbroken to share that Branksome Community Centre was broken into in the early hours of Thursday morning. The building has been damaged and several important items were stolen or broken. For over 8 years, our centre — run by the charity Poole Communities...

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Pride Month 2025

Pride Month 2025

Pride Month is celebrated every June across the globe. It’s a time to recognise, support, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while also honouring the history, struggles, and progress of the movement. It’s about visibility, equality, and acknowledging the vital...

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Mental Health Breakfast

Mental Health Breakfast

Feeling low or struggling with mental health? Poole Communities Trust is offering a free community program for residents of Bourne and Turlin Moor providing: a welcoming space to connect; free breakfasts; a range of activities; free one to one support. Join us once a...

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Mental Health Awareness week is a time to check in with ourselves and each other, and to highlight that mental health is just as important as physical health. Its a chance to raise awareness, promote understanding, and encourage open conversations about how were...

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Easter Events 2025

Easter Events 2025

Join us for fun-filled Easter celebrations across our communities! From an exciting Easter Egg hunt to creative craft sessions, we are hosting free events packed with activities, sweet treats, and fun for everyone to enjoy. Come along, get creative, and make this...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with Poole Communities Trust. Throughout our cafe's and warm space we will be hosting events to celebrate women both local and international.

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High standards at Branksome centre recognised

High standards at Branksome centre recognised

Branksome centre has achieved a 5-star food standards rating. Our community café runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30. It's great to receive confirmation that we operate to the highest standards.

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Please donate to our Community Food Stores

Please donate to our Community Food Stores

  Could you donate food items such as tinned fish, meat, pasta, rice or toiletries – shampoo or shower gel for our community food stores in Bourne or Turlin Moor. Or could you make a regular financial donation of any size to the Poole Communities Trust account -...

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Arts by the Sea festival will visit Bourne Community Hub

Arts by the Sea festival will visit Bourne Community Hub

Calling all young people interested in mixing music!   Create your own beats on a bar that serves bass rather than beer. Fresh from Glastonbury, The Working Boys Club are bringing their interactive sound installation ‘Serving Sounds’ to Bournemouth & Poole to...

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