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Comment on Viva! Poole – October 2011 Edition by Nick Coombs

Nick Coombs — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:14:01 +0000

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I volunteer at Holton Lee (Just off the Bakers Arms roundabout) and am trying to set up an area at Holton Lee where various outdoor ball games can be played.

The games will be Petanque/Boules/Boccia and any other ball games that can use the same outside court.

Is there anyone who is interested in helping out with rules of the games ie What size courts would be needed, could we make 1 court for all to play on or is that not a practical idea? Also I am interested in Funding for this to happen?

The court will be for everyone’s use, not just disabled. This is very early days, but if we can accommodate various sports then all the better. There is no timetable set at the moment, it is a case of do this once and do it properly.

Holton Lee is also exploring a orienteering course for next year, so this would add to the opportunities available.

Any players, clubs or teams that play these games or any others that are suitable, please contact me

Nicholas Coombs 01202 625562
e mail disabilitysportspoole@hotmail.co.uk or write to
Nicholas Coombs
Holton Lee
East Holton
Holton Heath
Poole
BH16 6JN

Comment on What’s On – by Annie McGrath

Annie McGrath — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:54:17 +0000

Young Art Dorset has a new website being built. Go to http://www.youngartdorset.org
2012 project now being arranged in conjunction with Dorset Schools and entry packs will go out week commencing 12th September 2011. All details on the website which will be up and running on that date.
We also are arranging a charity evening for Young Art at Hamworthy Social Club Magna Road, Merley on Thursday 24th November called Pimms, Puds and Cabaret. If interested please email annie.youngart@hotmail.co.uk Thank you

Comment on Charity Update From Martin Avis by Lester Sherrange

Lester Sherrange — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:07:45 +0000

I seriously appreciate this post. We will need extra individuals like you bringing value towards the community. Can I put this post on my blog? I’d give you credit and link back of course.

Comment on Memories of old Poole by Tom Scott – Two In A Seat by Colin Phillimore

Colin Phillimore — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:17:57 +0000

My partner and I are very grateful for all your memoirs posted herein when planning our new ‘Granny Cousins Hamwothy Walk on the Other Side’ I would very much like to meet up with you to discuss your memories and invite you to join us on one of the walks planned for the second saturday in May, June, July and August. We have been doing the longstanding ‘Granny Cousins Ghost Walk of Old Poole Town’ for 13 years and so very much appreciate your contribution to our social history.
Hope top speak to you soon
Colin Phillimore
Michel;e O’Brien
01202 732270

Comment on Memories of old Poole by Tom Scott – Two In A Seat by Colin Phillimore

Colin Phillimore — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:13:12 +0000

Hi Tom,
Poole Boys Club 80 Years Celebration
I manage Limelights Youth Centre the Great Grandchild of Canford-Poole Boys Club (High Street, Market Street and Lagland Street) set up by Mr Charles de Beresford in 1929.
I would very much like to meet up with you to discuss your memories of the club and characters like Alfie Packer if you remember him.
I am very grateful for all your memoirs posted herein and how important they are to keep the social history of Poole alive.
please reply so that we can meet up – I have posted some photos of the club (1945-46 on our Facebook page Limelights Youthcentre and could e-mail these to you if you want them.
Regards in History
Colin Phillimore
Youth Worker
Borough of Poole
01202 672318

Comment on Memories of old Poole – THE CANE by Tom Scott by Brian Broadley

Brian Broadley — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:50:41 +0000

It wss not until I was invited to the 50th aniversery of the opening of Henry Harbin that I was told by Mr Collins of form 2B that only teacher allowed to use the
cane was Charlie Piece of 3A on the instruction of Gunner Smith,the cane never used.When I was there, it may have been but in only in exceptional circonstances. It was not used when I was there, enlike Oakdale where it was used daily particularly by Miss Cox may she rot in hell.
I do not like to have the fine teachers maligned when they are nearly all dead and not able to defend themselves

Comment on Looking Back at Old Poole – The HP Connection by Tom Scott by Malc

Malc — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:30:36 +0000

My father used to take me to the Shipwright’s arms when I was a boy. I would sit outside with half a shandy and a bag of crisps.

I can remember the live music and the place being full of customers.

I believe it became unsafe, foundation-wise, so it had to be pulled down.

Can’t find any pictures of it, though.

Comment on Memories of old Poole – THE CANE by Tom Scott by Malc

Malc — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:22:09 +0000

Kind men can still cane, of course.

Because you ‘never knew’ that the cane was ever used doesn’t mean to say it wasn’t.

Being a prefect at the time doesn’t mean you would know whether a student was talking rubbish or not.

Comment on Looking Back at Old Poole – The HP Connection by Tom Scott by maria morley

maria morley — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:45:55 +0000

I used to go to the Shipwrights Arms inn when I was seventeen in 1969. It was a great pub drew a great crowd and used to have some wonderful bands and solo singers on too. I was really upset when I heard that they were going to pull it down even though the reason they gave for having to do so sort of made sense. Do you know where I can get some old photos of the place as I would really love to have some. Had some great times there and made some great memories and great relationships.

Comment on December Gig Guide by sports supplements

sports supplements — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:23:33 +0000

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