Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Formation of Fleet Air Arm’s HMS Daedalus II at the Royal Naval Air Station, Sandbanks at the Royal Motor Yacht Club. Supporting the Wessex Cancer Trust.

Four Course Dinner with Wine * Entertainers * Speakers * Auction * Music * Bar * And More!!

Black Tie Event * Thursday 8th July 7:15pm * Tickets = £50 * Table of Ten = £450 * To Book Please Contact: harryalexander@btconnect.com

Your Platinum Opportunity to be part of the glorious History of the RMYC with this truly wonderful occasion celebrating this 70th. Annversary of the formation of the HMS Daedalus II in the July of 1940, at the Royal Naval Air Station, Sandbanks.

The RMYC became the base for 765 Sqdn Seaplane Training and Air Sea Rescue, also various aircraft pooled for 766 Sqdn.

A fun-packed & glittering evening. So book now to get your tickets for this Platinum Celebration in support of the Charities & to honour the Fleet Air Arm as a significant part in Poole’s Heritage, the RMYC & Sandbanks!

The Scene

Poole Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a suspicious fire at a large house on Leicester road.

The suspected arson attack occured shortly after 18.30 last night. It took over 40 fire fighters to put out the blaze which burned down the entire roof and gutted all the floors.

Thankfully the house was derelict and none of the fire fighters were injured.

Police are urging anyone who saw any arsonists in the area to call the Dorset Police hotline on 01202 222 222.

Totally Gutted

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Including:

• Controversial Quay Thistle Hotel Application withdrawn
• Election of the Executive Committee
• Cuts to funding for Westbourne Medical Centre and the NHS Dental Practice in Westbourne
• Presentation by Warren Lever, Pooe’s Environment and Design Team Manager

Date of next meeting June 2010

Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents Association Meeting takes place:

10:30 am, Saturday 15th May

Main Hall, Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre

Robert Syms secured his fourth term for Poole. Mr Syms won with a 7,541 majority over the Lib Dems, winning 22,532 of the 47,436 votes (47.5%).  Lib Dems 31.6%. Labour 12.74%

As Juliette Astrup reported for the Daily Echo:

CONSERVATIVE Robert Syms has romped to victory in his battle for a fourth term in Poole – polling his largest majority yet. Mr Syms won 22,532 votes – a majority of 7,541 – that’s 1,553 more than in his 2005 win. But in second place the Liberal Democrats once again built on their share, winning 14,991 votes – up from 11,583 in 2005. The swing appeared to come from Labour – which saw its vote in Poole drop by more than 3,000.

Mr Syms appeared relaxed and confident throughout the count at the Lighthouse arts centre, which continued into the early hours, with the declaration being made by returning officer Paul Morris shortly before 5am. In his acceptance speech Mr Syms thanked the his “wonderful supporters”, and his opponents for a “traditional fair fight”. Predicting a Tory government, he added: “It’s a good result for Poole, and I think a good result for the country.” He added: “I look forward to the years ahead when I am sure we will be the party of government. We will be responsible and do our best to deliver a better Britain.” He told the Daily Echo he was raring to go and would have to “get used to sitting on the other side” in the commons.

Borough of Poole councillor and Liberal Democrat candidate Philip Eades said: “It’s a big increase in support for us in the Poole constituency. There’s obviously been a major swing to the Conservatives nationally, and that’s hard for me to fight against locally, but I’m absolutely delighted with the increase to almost 15,000 – it’s beyond the target we set ourselves.”

Labour candidate Jason Sanderson polled 6,041 – compared with 9,376 votes for Labour in 2005. UKIP’s Nick Wellstead came in fourth with 2,507 – almost 1,000 more than the previous election. The BNP more than doubled their votes – with candidate David Holmes polling 1,188. Independent Ian Northover won 177 votes.Voter turnout in the constituency increased from 63.30 per cent to 65 per cent.

Full article www.bournemouthecho.co.uk

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Including:

• Council plan to use Poole Pottery site as a Science Park
• Unauthorised entrance Canford Cliffs Road closed off Community Working Group Meeting fixed for 05/05/
• Possible removal of car parking spaces In Haven Road to accomodate tree planting
• Questions over councils planting in Pinecliff Gardens
• Compton Acres Cafe to become a playschool
• Planning Inquiry into Leicester Road 59 bedroom care home commencing 20/4/10 at The Guildhall, Market Street, Poole, 10:00am. Please attend to show strength of feeling
• 90 Bicycles stolen from area in the past 12 months

Date of next meeting Saturday 15th May 10:30 am, St. Aldhelms

To see the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Resident Association Meeting February 2010 minutes please click here…

Including:

• Poole Council current forecast underspend is £1.3m/£1.4m…
• Improvement to public right of way Westminster Road to be carried out 20/3/2010…
• Plant species selected for Pinecliff sunken gardens. Council hopes Assn to fund…
• Possibility of a voluntary group to maintain sunken gardens…
• Canford Cliffs Library notice board in place…
• Ravine Road housing development appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2122302). Write to the Planning Inspectorate (http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/planning/appeals/search) to show the strength of local feeling…
• Application for 2 new houses on 2 Crawshaw Road site…
• Planning Inquiry  11 Leicester Road has been fixed for 20/04/10…
• Paul Fearnley appointed new Hon Treasurer…
• Carol Parkin to take over Minutes Secretary…
• Post stolen from external post boxes…
• Bicycle thefts at The Oasis. New CCTV installed…

Date of next meeting Wednesday 14th April, St. Aldhelms

Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents Association Meeting takes place:

7:30 pm, Wednesday 10th March

Main Hall, Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre

To see the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Resident Association Meeting February 2010 minutes please click here…

Including:

• Cabinet meeting recommends 2.9% Council Tax Rise.
• Canford Cliffs Play Area “on hold”.
• Notice Board for Library ordered.
• Carol Parkin appointed new Minutes Secretary from April 2010.
• 11 Leicester Road Care Home Application – Planning Inquiry on 20/04/2010 at the Guildhall at 10:00 am. Please attend to show the strength of local feeling.

Date of next meeting Wednesday 10th march, St. Aldhelms.