Pines & Chines Magazine
Our magazine is the widely read by the membership and beyond. The print run is between 2600 and 3000 depending on the season currently but the readership is considerably more.
Pine Cliff Gardens
Pinecliff Garden is situated on the cliff top close to the car park at the side of Canford Cliffs library. The views are magnificent, looking seawards one can see as far as Hengistbury Head to the left and Old Harry Rocks to the right.
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Countrywide Parking Management - UK Nationwide
Care South - Dorset
K9 Security (Guarding) Ltd - Dorset
Saint of Paint - Dorset
Fred Olsen - South
The Jazz Cafe
GAS TECH Heating and Plumbing Ltd - Dorset
Westbourne Bookshop - Westbourne
Compton Acres - Dorset
Trethowans - UK
The Oasis - Poole
Golfcatcher - South
Branksome Beach - Dorset
Shadow Design - Bournemouth
TM Vain - Dorset
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Latest from the Blog
November 2020 Newsletter
Hello Members, Just a short newsletter this time as there is some really good news, the magazine is back, and it will be with you soon. Distribution of the winter edition is scheduled to start from Wednesday onwards this week. It’s a bumper edition packed with interesting articles including the planning report from the Dugald Eadie, and John Gunton, our editor writes with his usual eloquence and... Read More
November 2020 Planning List
We are now waiting for quite a few decisions and appeal rulings, probably because of the impact of the lockdown. As usual, developers keep putting in new applications for sites where a decision was already made – they do not give up! The November Planning List is posted up now here – November 2020 Read More
October 2020 Newsletter
Our magazine will be back in print this month! Hello Members, In the September newsletter the hot topic was the predicted Indian Summer. It transpires that September was the hottest on record and even now although the early mornings are distinctly autumnal it still isn’t cold during the day, up to now. The intermittent falls of heavy rain have been particularly good for the Pinecliff Garden that... Read More
September 2020 Newsletter
The Bank Holidays are over so let the fun begin! Dear Members, Fine weather ahead? An “Indian Summer” with temperatures in the mid-twenties is being predicted. What a wonderful way to coast into the beautiful Autumn season. The sea continues to warm, and our visitors tend to be a little more laid back than some of the dear folk who found their way here during July and... Read More
The Government is seeking to make changes to planning law to try and streamline the processes
This consultation seeks any views on each part of a package of proposals for reform of the planning system in England to streamline and modernise the planning process, improve outcomes on design and sustainability, reform developer contributions and ensure more land is available for development where it is needed. This consultation covers a package of proposals for reform of the planning system in England, covering plan-making, development... Read More
August 2020 Newsletter
We’re having a Heat Wave, a Tropical Heat Wave Dear Members, Welcome to the August newsletter. A day on the beach Yesterday morning I just managed to get parked in the Branksome Chine car park at 7.15 am. (Annual beach parking permits are a wonderful thing.) Even at that time the beach and promenade were buzzing. So let’s wish our local businesses good fortune for this weekend... Read More