BPCCRA Newsletters

Summer is now upon us and our beaches, parks, gardens and chines are busy with both residents and visitors making the most of the sunshine which, thankfully, has been in excellent supply. One recent highlight was the unveiling of the new Pinecliff Gardens shelter mural. Thursday 2 July saw around 35 people including Councillor Tracey Newman Mayor of Poole, BCP officials and ward councillors John Challinor and Gavin … Read More

JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER June is disappearing fast but personally I’m not sure that summer has finally arrived given the recent swings in the weather we’ve all experienced, although temperatures now begin to suggest a swim in the sea could well be on the cards! As the month draws to a close I wanted to share a brief update on a few upcoming events and association developments. A fuller … Read More

This month’s newsletter arrives slightly later than usual but reflects what has been a particularly busy and transitional few weeks for the association. As we move into the much anticipated summer months BPCCRA enters a new chapter. Following our recent AGM I formally took over as Chair of the association from Peter Schroeder, whose contributions over the last three years we gratefully acknowledge.  I also believe I may … Read More

Firstly, some key dates: The BPCCRA AGM will be on Saturday 11th April 2026, 10-30am, Canford Cliffs Village Hall,17 Ravine Rd, Poole BH13 7HT. Our Guests will include: Our MP, Neil Duncan Jordan; the Mayor of Poole; John Challinor, one of our ward councillors and Councillor Millie Earl, the leader of BCP Council. New Poole Town Council Elections will be on Thursday 7th May 2026 This year’s AGM … Read More

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