Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District

Do you have nursery age children - then this is a must for you…

Since late 2009, the parents and staff of Courthill First School have been asking to increase the admission numbers of the school – rising from a three form entry to a four form entry school. For many years, this has been the most popular first school in the Borough – with over a class full (30+) children in catchment being turned away year after year. This is because it has an excellent reputation, but it is also in the centre of a population hotspot – identified by the Council.

In 2011, 47 children in catchment did not get a place at this, their preferred school – but even more significantly three quarters of them did not get a place at any of their three preferred schools. This means that they have been given a place far afield – sometimes as far afield as Sylvan, Longfleet or Merley.

Yet unbelievably, the Council to date has turned down this proposed increase for two years. Now, with the ‘age of transfer’ looming in 2013, the school will have three empty classrooms plus three excellent teachers and other staff ready and waiting to accept an extra 30 children. Still, the Council says ‘no’ – saying that it has enough places within the Borough. Yes, but nowhere near where these families live…

If you are keen to understand why the Council continues to pursue this path, which denies some children in the Branksome Park area access to their local Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school – please come along to a public meeting the Councillors are holding this Wednesday (20th August) in the Cattistock Room in the Civic Centre at 7.30pm. If you have nursery age children in the Lower Parkstone and Lilliput area, this is a must for you!

And if we don’t get an extra class the school will lose 30% of the budget and up to 9 members of staff so this affects everybody!

If you would like some background information, please email Amanda Procter justprojectsltd@gmail.com

Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/CourthillCampaigns

For more background information see:
https://sites.google.com/site/courthillcampaign/

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All members of the Residents association will be getting the hard copy of the magazine through their doors in the upcoming days… but here’s the online version if you can’t wait!

Click the link below to download!

Branksome Park And Canford Cliffs Residents Association Magazine 2011 Spring Edition

The eight prospective candidates standing in Canford Cliffs Ward have been invited to attend our (BPCCRA) meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

It has been agreed that, under Any Other Business, each candidate will be given the opportunity to speak for two minutes in order to outline their hopes/aims, if elected. To be fair to all candidates, there will no follow-up questions and each candidate will be taken in alphabetical order.

There will be an opportunity to chat with members at the conclusion of the formal meeting, which we expect to finish about 8.45pm

Attending:

• Baker Michael David – Liberal Democrat NB Mr Baker may not be able to attend, unless he can re-arrange a prior engagement
• Carvell Susanna – Independent  NB Mrs Carvell has asked Carole Deas to speak on her behalf,
• Deas Carole - Independent
• Haines May Yuen – Conservative Party Candidate
• King Avril Kathleen – UK Independence Party
• Pawlowski Peter George – Conservative Party Candidate  NB Mr Pawlowski has sent his apologies as he has a prior engagement, which is a longstanding commitment on his part and he is unable to rearrange it.
• Sorton John Neil – Conservative Party Candidate
• Walker Ian Louis Buchanan - Independent

The next meeting of the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Residents Association will be held in the hall of Branksome St. Aldhelms, on Wednesday April 13th at 7:30pm. Open to all.

The next meeting of the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Residents Association will be held in the hall of Branksome St. Aldhelms, on Wednesday November 9th 2011 at 7:30pm. Open to all.

On Sunday 27th March from 11am to 3pm The Sandbanks Hotel are hositng a Colour, Style and Pamper Day, in aid of Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. Demonstration workshops and stalls and a taster session from Sandbanks Oasis Spa. Entrance is free with a donation to Julia’s House Hospice. More information 01202 707377.

Today, there have been two reports of Distraction Burglaries in the Poole area

Two men have called at separate addresses stating that they were from the Water Board and needed the occupant to run their taps to see if blue dye came through the water system. The occupant at one of the properties allowed the males in and one man went with her to the kitchen. He turned the tap on and asked the occupant to monitor the water. The other male was going from room to room. This type of distraction has been used in neighbouring areas.

Please do not, under any circumstances, allow people into you home who are using this story. If you receive such a caller at your door, deny them entry, close and lock the door and dial 999 as soon as possible to report the incident.
Try to give a description of the men and details of any vehicle you may have seen them use.

Wednesday 12th January 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

Harbour Heights will be showcasing wines from the Family-run winery of Lupe-Cholet on Friday, January 21st 2011 at 7pm.

Guest speaker, Francois Denis will be talking guests through the fine wines of Burgundy which will be served alongside a seven-course tasting menu compiled by Head Chef Norman Cook.

Tickets are priced at £65 (10% discount for FJB Wine Club members). For further details, please contact Charles Van Wyk on 01202 707272 or email wineclub@fjbhotels.co.uk