The daffodils are telling us that Spring is on its way and as I write this the sun is shining and it’s not raining! So, what is in store for the coming weeks? Firstly, some key dates: #Planning the new mural for the rebuilt shelter at Pinecliff Gardens; We will be meeting with our chosen Artist, Stuart Roberts, on site at the shelter on this Saturday 7th March … Read More
As January 2026 signs out with storms, floods and general chaos, what will February and the following months offer? I’ll begin with an important membership subscription update. At our most recent Executive Committee meeting, after very careful consideration, we agreed that from 1st June 2026 the annual subscription will be £10 for individual members and £7 per flat for block memberships. This is the first increase in more … Read More
As January 2026 starts with a biting cold spell, I would like to wish a happy and peaceful new year to all our members. What can we look forward to in 2026? A steady stream of planning applications, a significant number of which we will need to object to on legitimate planning grounds The establishment of the new Poole Town Council and the need to understand how to … Read More
Winter has arrived; the first frosts, heavy rain and storm force winds together with the odd bright and sunny day. The Council’s small work force fights a largely losing battle to clear pine needles and unblock drains. It does help when members highlight a particular problem area. There is a section on the BCP website to report problems and our ward councillors are always prepared to help if … Read More
By now most of our members should have received their winter edition of “Pines & Chines”. What a great issue our hard working and Creative editor has put together! If you haven’t got your copy yet, especially if you joined BPCCRA after November 2024, please email your name and address to our editor Annabel ed.pinesandchines@icloud.com We will make sure we get a copy to you. Without totally repeating … Read More