Public Meeting on planning issues

A public meeting has been called to discuss the Bournemouth Core Strategy and planning isssues that affect Winton.

A council representative will be present to explain and answer questions.

The meeting will be at 7.00 pm on Friday 30 July at Richmond Park Bowls Club, Winton Rec.

The Bournemouth Plan - Core Strategy Preferred Options Consultation

Bournemouth Borough Council is currently looking at the future of the town. Council planning policies play a big role in shaping Bournemouth's future - they are a major factor in determining where we live, work shop and play, how we travel around the town and what impact we have on the environment. Important decisions have to be made about how Bournemouth will develop in the next 20 years or so and we want as many people as possible to be involved in planning for the future.

The Bournemouth Plan is part of the 'Local Development Framework' that will eventually replace the existing Local Plan. The consultation on the Preferred Options stage of this document is now open and continues until 13th August 2010. This document suggests an overall vision for the future of the town and gives a strategy to achieve the vision. The document also looks in more detail at the individual areas making up the town under the banner of "Delivering Sustainable Communities". The associated Sustainability Appraisal is also part of this consultation. We want your views and opinions.

More information, downloadable copies of both of the documents and response forms can be found on our website at www.bournemouth.gov.uk/CoreStrategy.

In addition the documents are available for inspection at the Town Hall Annexe, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth (9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.00pm Friday) and at all local libraries in the Borough during their normal opening times , the details of which are available via the following link http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Residents/Libraries/A_Library_Near_You.asp. If you have any queries, please contact the Planning Policy Team on 01202 451323, or e-mail planning.policy@bournemouth.gov.uk.

Winton Community Forum has sent in its response to the Consultation. See it here.

United Reformed Church

Luther Road, Winton

Coffee Morning
Tuesday,s 10.30AM - 11.30AM
Fairtrade stall on 2nd Tuesday

Friendship Circle
2nd and 4th Thursday in the month (except July and August) 2.30PM - 4.00PM.
Recent events have ranged through talks, slide shows and a choir.

We are a United Reformed Church but you are welcome whether you belong to another church or to none We guarantee no pressure just conversation, friendship, a drink and a biscuit. There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet

www. wintonurc.org.uk

A message from

Thanks to your efforts we were able to greatly reduce the number of deliberately started fires in Dorset last year.

This year we want to go a step beyond and stop firesetters altogether. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is working in partnership with our local communities, including partner organisations in both voluntary and public sector, local authority, and Dorset Police. Through engagement with the local community together we can influence the areas in which we all live to reduce the number of ALL fires. This helps to enhance the environment in which you live to make Dorset a safer place for everyone to enjoy.

In order to do this we need your help. We need you to keep an eye out and report any information you may have to the Police or Crimestoppers. With your help and support we can maintain the beauty of the heathlands and countryside in Dorset for all to enjoy.

Keep the Crimestoppers number handy and report information anonymously on 0800 555 111

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Winton Citizens Advice

Winton now has its own Citizens Advice Bureau.

The service aims to try and resolve debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion.

It is based at Winton Resource Centre on Wimborne Road. Appointments can be made by phoning 290967.

Help and Care

Help and care provide support for disabled and vulnerable people and their carers.

Click here for their web site and latest newsletter.

Cannabis farms

Police are clamping down on cannabis cultivation. It usually takes place in rented houses and can have serious negative consequences both for landlords and neighbours.

If you suspect a property is being used in the production of cannabis, look out for:

• A strong, pungent small coming from the property
• Electrical wiring that has been tampered with
• Booby traps. Electrical wiring may have been rigged up to door handles etc
• Powerful lights left on in the house throughout the night
  
• Blacked out windows
  
• A sudden jump or increase in the cost of electricity bills
  
• Scuffed paint or wallpaper
  
• Bin bags full of vegetable material dumped in the garden
  
• Rewiring efforts or tampering with meter boxes.

The production of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine (crystal meth), amphetamine (speed), LSD and MDMA (Ecstasy) is incredibly dangerous. Most chemicals required are readily available but the process involved in producing them is extremely volatile. Productions of these drugs can be small scale and may not necessarily take over a whole house or apartment.

Signs inside the house include:

• Large amount of chemicals
  
• Coffee filters
  
• Boxes of red matches
  
• Stripped battery cases
  
• Cold or allergy medicines
  
• Strong or unpleasant chemical smells such as ammonia
  
• Chemistry equipment such as glass flasks, chemical reactors etc

If you suspect cannabis production in a property, inform the police immediately.

Embassy Youth Centre

The Embassy aims to offer a varied programme to members incorporating the youth service curriculum within fun, adventurous and creative activities.

As well as activities in the centre, past programmes have included; camping, sleepovers, Chessington, go-carting, Zorbing, splashdown and bowling. We actively participate in World Aids Day, Fairtrade Fortnight and Christian Aid as well as holding themed parties for Christmas and Halloween.

bridge2work has now engaged and supported over 120 people across Bournemouth and Poole. These people are now experiencing new jobs, voluntary placements or attending courses to start them off in the right direction.

This FREE service includes information, advice and guidance, one to one job coaching, and/or a 6 week course to support individuals in returning to work.

The bridge2work team has consulted with the local community to design the course which has then been tailored to individual's needs. A custom course has recently been held for a Black Minority Ethnic group, which was a great success. Clients from the course are now applying for various jobs in all areas of work including childminding, care, translation, administration and driving.

bridge2work has developed good working partnerships with both big and small local businesses, ensuring all clients are supported into work.

For more information about bridge2work and to apply for access to the FREE programme please contact the bridge2work co-ordinator Karen Reid on 01202 262317 (Poole) or 01202 451994 (Bournemouth)

The BAT Bus
Difficulty getting around and unable to use public transport?

Try the BAT Bus (Bournemouth Accessible Transport).

It operates four morning shopping trips to either Boscombe (the Sovereign Centre) and Castlepoint shopping centre.
 
During weekday afternoons the BAT Bus operates a Hospital Visiting Service to the Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Kings Park Hospitals to help people attend Outpatient appointments and visit friends and relatives in Hospital.
 
It costs £6 annual membership and £4 return for each shopping trip. It is a door to door service and drops members off at the Shopmobility units in either Boscombe (the Sovereign Centre) or the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, where they can for a small charge hire a scooter. There is also a list of afternoon and full day Saturday outings.
 
The Hospital Visiting Scheme is charged at £5 return and you do not need to join the BAT Bus to qualify for this service.

Tel. 01202 598295

Thought of volunteering?

There is now a centre in Winton - every Friday morning 9.00 - 12.00 at the Winton Resource Centre, 582 Wimborne Road.

• Meet new people.
• Learn new skills / gain different experiences.
• Help your career prospects.
• Have fun and combine your interest /use existing skills.
• Put something back into the community.
• Keep yourself occupied and active.

At the new Outreach Centre in Winton we aim to help people of all ages and backgrounds who want to volunteer. We can help you identify the type of volunteering you think you would enjoy and put you in touch with organisations that need your help.

Call: 01202 675100 or 01202 466130

http://www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk/

Recycle your unwanted stuff

Bournemouth UK Freecycle(R) is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away - whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door.

Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Join in and have fun gifting. Everything posted on the Freecycle website must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages.

Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bournemouthUKfreecycle/

Fire Safety Message

Make your home fire safe and keep it that way with this 5 step plan:

Step 1 - Fit a smoke alarm on each level of the property. When a fire starts, you only have a few minutes to escape so an early warning is vital. Make sure you replace battery operated smoke alarm units after 10 years. Alternatively consider installing a 10 year battery smoke alarm or mains powered alarm.

Step 2 - Test it weekly. A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and dial 999.

Step 3 - Plan your escape route. Make sure you and your family know the quickest way out in the event of fire. Consider an alternative route in case your usual one is blocked.

Step 4 - Stay safe in the kitchen. This is the area where most house fires start. It only takes a minute to check electrical appliances are switched off. Also, never leave cooking unattended.

Step 5 - Ask the experts. Dorset Fire & Rescue Services are always willing to help you prevent a fire in your home. Find out more at www.dorsetfire.gov.uk

Broken a leg? Pulled an Achilles tendon or coping with the aftermath of a painful bunion operation? Struggling along on a pair of crutches, or worse still stuck at home unable to get out?

Do not despair, because there is help waiting for you at either the Boscombe or Castlepoint Shopmobility units. Here you can hire for a small charge an electric scooter or a manual wheelchair.

And you can decide yourself where to go. The seafront and cliff top can be accessed from the Boscombe Shopmobility unit using one of the powered scooters. All of the shops at the Castlepoint Shopping Centre can be entered easily and scooters are welcomed.

The Shopmobility unit at Castlepoint is at the end of Aisle 11 on the lower ground car park. Enter the car park at the B&Q entrance and follow the signs to Shopmobility. You can find the Boscombe Shopmobility on the ground floor car park in the Sovereign Centre.

For more information, including opening hours and prices, please telephone Dave Parsons on 01202 399700 or Alison Morrison on 01202 598295.