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.
Our Sponsors and Supporters
Trethowans - UK
Care South - Dorset
The Oasis - Poole
Lester Aldridge - Bournemouth, Southampton, London
Mccarthy & Stone - Throughout UK
Countrywide Parking Management - UK Nationwide
Compton Acres - Dorset
K9 Security (Guarding) Ltd - Dorset
The Coffee Saloon - Dorset
Berkeleys - Dorset
Nemos Nursery - Poole
GAS TECH Heating and Plumbing Ltd - Dorset
Shadow Design - Bournemouth
TM Vain - Dorset
Bourne Estates - Dorset
Saint of Paint - Dorset
The Jazz Cafe
LDS Technology - Dorset
Long Close - Dorset
Westbourne Bookshop - Westbourne
Branksome Beach - Dorset
Pelham Court - Poole
Latest from the Blog
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
We have a new Membership Secretary
The Association has appointed Julie Ross to the executive committee as our Membership Secretary. Julie brings years of business experience and key data management skills to the executive committee. Which is vital to the organisation of our existing membership and for the campaign to increase our numbers still further. The BPCCRA plays a vital role defending and promoting our shared values by holding the council, developers, and... Read More
July 2020 Newsletter
Beaches, Bikes and Sunshine – July Newsletter Dear Members, Welcome to our July newsletter. So far we’ve had an exciting month with heat waves, progressive easing of the “Lockdown” and “Major Incidents” on the beaches. It would be entirely unreasonable to refuse to recognise the challenges facing our Council and the Police and other agencies in trying to manage unprecedented issues and situations. Anyone who has ever... Read More
Was the chaos suffered by Bournemouth & Poole avoidable ?
The easing of the lock down rules brought thousands of people to Bournemouth and Poole. The Council declared an Emergency Incident which many people on the beaches and in town thought was a terrorist incident. The plethora of text messages and social media posts that followed only served to increase anxiety amongst residents and visitors alike. BCP issued a statement that prompted your Association to seek clarification... Read More