Twin Sails Bridge
Repairs to Poole’s Twin Sails bridge are ongoing, with the aim to reopen to vehicles and operate on its regular schedule by the middle of August. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s engineers have been working alongside specialist contractors and manufacturers for the last couple of months, as well as undertaking repairs to the inside […]
The impressive Galeón Andalucía is at Poole Quay until 4 August. The ship is 49 metres long, has six decks and seven sails and weighs over 500 tonnes. 26 crew live and work on it. It’s a replica of the ship used by the Spanish during the XVI to XVIII centuries and lined with iroko, […]
Over 70 service men and women will march through the streets of Poole on Saturday 4 May as a Royal Navy Warship is granted the Freedom of Poole. The entire Ships Company of HMS Cattistock, led by The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth, will parade from The Quay in celebration of the ship […]
A community-led garden at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Winton Library has recently received a regional award. The Royal Horticultural Society (HRS) and South and South East Bloom have awarded the green space an ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ award of ‘Thriving Level 4’. The level is attained by assessing the community participation, environmental responsibility and […]
Work on the second phase of the redevelopment of Poole Museum’s three historic buildings is well underway following the successful completion of the first phase earlier this year. The initial work included repairs, re-roofing, glazing, insulation, and the installation of solar panels to make the museum more sustainable and protect its historic buildings for the […]
Free festive illuminations will light up Bournemouth this winter as Christmas Tree Wonderland returns with a refresh for its sixth year. The glittering light trail, organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and main sponsor Coastal BID, is on from 17 November – 1 January 2024. Visitors to the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth, will […]
Primary school children could be in with the chance of meeting the Red Arrows at the Bournemouth Air Festival by designing their own paper aeroplane. The competition aims to inspire the next generation of children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole into STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Maths). All primary schools that enter will be invited […]
Poole Museum has closed ahead of redevelopment work funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zone. The redevelopment, supported by BCP Council, will transform the museum and provide extensive new and updated community facilities. Three new galleries will showcase Poole Museum’s maritime collections and are being ‘co-created’ with […]
BCP Council is seeking the views of residents to help develop a new draft play strategy for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. BCP Council recognises the importance of play for everyone of all abilities, across the BCP area. It would like to hear the views of residents on all its play spaces, including skate parks, playgrounds, […]
Poole Town Centre and Quay are set to be lit up in style for six weeks this Christmas as part of the brand-new Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival. From 19 November – 2 January 2023, residents and visitors to Poole can walk through an enchanting light trail that includes sparkling Christmas Trees with maritime-themed decorations, […]
