Townsend Community News

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21st February 2013

February 2013

SAIL Bus in Townsend

The SAIL (Safe and Independent Living) bus will be arriving in Townsend on Monday 18 February, 10.00am - 12.00 midday. The bus will be parked in the car park in front of the One Stop Shop.

ALL residents are being encouraged to go along and receive free support, services and information. For example, residents can have a home energy check, receive grant advice for insulation or have a benefits check to ensure they are receiving everything they are entitled to, debt advice, support to live a healthier lifestyle, a home safety check (including fitting a free smoke detector).

For further information please contact Emily Bullock, SAIL Bus Programme Manager, Dorset Energy Advice Centre on 0800 9750166.

Keeping Fit in Townsend

Helen Ryder will be leading a 'All Body Workout' session each week at Townsend Community Centre. First class starts on Wednesday 6 March at 10.00am. As an introductory offer all classes in March will be free to attend, normally £1.00 per class.

For more information call Helen Ryder on 07944318237, Facebook: Active Community Bournemouth and Poole, Email: helryder@hotmail.co.uk

Or call Townsend Community Centre - 01202 301556

Townsend Litter Pick with MP Tobias Ellwood.

A reminder that we have a Community Litter Pick taking place on Friday 22 February, meeting outside Townsend Community Centre (Jewell Road) at 11.00am. Why not volunteer a couple of hours to clean up Townsend. All litter picking equipment will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing.

For more information call Caroline - 01202 451165.

Improving the Seafront, Your Views Needed...

If you're a local residents and would like to give your thoughts on what can be done to improve the Seafront public spaces then please get in contact. The outcome of the consultation will help form the Seafront Strategy which is a plan for improvement over the next 20 years and has high priority backing from the Council. The seafront is one of the most important public spaces in the borough as well as being central to our tourism economy.

Andrew Emery, Service Development Manager, Seafront Operations will run the consultation taking place on Thursday 7 March, 11.00am - 12.30pm @ Townsend Community Centre. To take part in the consultation (limited places) please call Caroline on 01202 451165.

Bournemouth in Bloom

Your help is needed... Do you have an old wheelbarrow that you're thinking of throwing out (they don't have to be wheelable)? If so please donate to Bournemouth In Bloom - contact Lesley Stephenson – lesley@head2toesecurity.co.uk

New School for Townsend - Jewell Academy

Representatives from Jewell Academy will be holding a presentation evening at Townsend Children's Centre on Thursday 14 March at 6.00pm. Everyone welcome to attend.

Bournemouth Food Bank

Please can I ask for donations of in-date, non-perishable food items to support the Bournemouth Food Bank. Please leave donations at Townsend Community Centre. Any donation would be much appreciated. Thank you.

The next 3Ts, Townsend Together Team meeting is taking place on Thursday 21 February, 2.00-3.00pm at Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road.

6th December 2012

December 2012

Townsend Christmas Fayre

We have the Townsend Christmas Fayre taking place on Saturday, 15th December, 10.30am - 1.00pm at Townsend Community Centre (next to the One Stop Shop), Jewell Road, Townsend.

"There will be a wide variety of stalls for all those last minute Christmas pressies. Come and keep the children entertained; there will be a Christmas craft workshop and a Christmas biscuit/cake decorating. Enjoy some festive refreshments and don't forget there will be a visit from Father Christmas, the BIG raffle, tombola and lots more..."

There are still a few tables available at the Townsend Christmas Fayre; perhaps you own your own business and would like to come along and sell on the day, £5.00 per table, please get in contact to reserve a space.

Contact: Claire Geraghty (Chair of the Townsend Community Association)

Tel: 01202 301556 - Email: townsendcommunitycentre@fsmail.net

Townsend Children's Centre

Lots of Christmas events taking place at the Children's Centre, take a look at the Centre's timetable.

A preview of the activities are highlighted below:

• Sarah's Christmas Arty Crafty Evening, Thursday 6th December 7.00 - 9.00pm
• DVD filming and Jumble Sale, Thursday 6th December 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Sarah's Christmas Crafts, Tuesday 11th December (Session 1 - 10.30 - 11.15am / Session 2 - 11.30 - 12.15pm)
• Christmas Breakfast Club - Mon 17th, Tues 18th, Thurs 20th, Fri 21st (8.15 - 9.30am last orders)
• Holly Jolly - Thursday 20th December, 4.00 - 7.00pm

For further information on any of the above events contact the Townsend Children's Centre on 01202 720472.

Pop in to the Townsend Children's Centre to take a look at the fantastic Christmas decorations and displays...