This is where you can find (in date order), a selection of what’s happening soon on The Heath. Just scroll down.
To see a list of all activities and groups, by location, day and time that are available on the Heath, Click Here.
If you want to download a copy of the current activities by location leaflet , This is the link.
Girl Guiding on the Heath
There are now spaces available at the Canford Heath Rainbows, Brownies & Guides – In addition they are also always in need of Adult Volunteers to help occasionally or become leaders. Whatever time you can spare, they would be happy to hear from you to have a chat and can be contacted by email; guidingcanfordheath@gmail.com
Click Here for their poster.
Canford Heath Library-Lego and Craft Clubs Sat. 10am-1pm
Why not come along to the library this Saturday and join in our popular Lego and Craft Clubs
As well as these two popular clubs the library also offer a wide range of activities throughout the week. Click on this link to see what else is going on.
Badminton Club For Friendly Mature Ladies - Tues, 10am-12
Badminton Club For Friendly Mature Ladies – Intermediate Level
Tuesdays 10am—12 (Short break half way)
Canford Heath Community Centre – Contact Sue 07485 070648
Why not come and join us – New players always needed
The community centre has a whole range of activities throughout the week. including the Badminton Club Click this link to take a look at the wide range of activities that are happening.
Alternatively, visit their Facebook page Here
May Mindfulness at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Tues.
Tuesday 7th May 10:00- 11:30am
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya to take a moment for yourself to learn some gentle mindfulness techniques. We’ll explore the hidden forests of Sherborn Open Space as we use our senses to ground in nature. Bring a reusable mug if you have one for a hot drink.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
Adults only event.
Happy to Chat - Tuesday
Art on the Heath Tues. & Wed.
This art group meets weekly at St Paul’s Church.
On Tuesdays they meet at 1-4pm and follow a pre-planned programme – cost £3.50.
On Wednesdays they meet at 6.30-9pm and you can do your own thing – cost £4.
For more information contact Vic Martin.
Phone: 01202 699282
Email: victor.martin@sky.com
Beginners Sequence Dance Evenings - Tues.
Tues. 7:00 – 8:00pm at St Pauls church hall – Beginners sequence dance evenings
Couples or singles welcome to this friendly group, no dance experience necessary. Just £5 per session.
For more information contact James at jamesleyland2000@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07954182824
Men's Shed - Wednesday
The Canford Heath Men’s Shed is based at Limelights, Learoyd Rd. A place to share skills, work together, socialise and stay active, somewhere to relax and have fun, where everyone is welcome.
Every Wednesday from 10am till 1pm.
More information can be found at www.poolemensshed.weebly.com
Knit and Natter 10am - 1pm Thursday
The popular Knit and Natter group that used to meet in Lounge One has now moved to the Pilot Pub.
They meet every Thursday morning at 10am and all are welcome either to knit or just to natter – teas/coffees and cake are available to buy in the Pub.
Coffee Morning 10am - 1pm Thursday
Every Thursday morning at 10 o’clock it’s the Community Coffee Morning at the Pilot Pub.
Pop along for coffee, cake and great company.
Adastral Square Gardeners - Thursday
The gardeners are back! and will be working on the two beds in front of the shops and the area in front of the library.
Adastral Square Gardeners (ADSGAR) meet at 2 pm every Thursday during the summer and alternate Thursdays during the winter, weather permitting.
This dedicated group have been awarded several certificates and in 2022 they won two Poole in Bloom blue plaques for their amazing efforts.
However, there is a problem. Due to some members moving away the group are desperately seeking new volunteers. If you are interested and able to help, just pop into Craft Bliss on Adastral Square and they will be able to put you in touch with Muriel.
Visit our Adastral Square improvements page Here to see what they have been up too.
Greenfingers at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Thursday
Thursday 9th May 2:00-4:00pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya and the Green-Fingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks will vary each session and include things like park maintenance and planting. No prior knowledge is required.
There’s no obligation to attend every session or to stay for the whole time, come along when you can. No prior knowledge is required, all tools and equipment are provided as well as tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep us going. If you have your own gardening gloves and a reusable mug, please bring these along.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Busy Bees Gardening Club - Thursday
If you are thinking of joining the Busy Bees club they meet at Canford Heath Library on the second Thursday of each month. This is a small friendly club and welcome new faces – the first visit is free then £3 per meeting including refreshments.
This month it’s Penny Jarvis “A trip to Machu Piccu”. Doors open 6:45pm for 7:00pm start.
. If you would like further information about the club , please contact Valentina Bladen on 07763750757.
As well as this event the library also hosts a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
Free Craft @ The Hub - Friday
PATCH Ladies Night -10th May
Saturday Friends -11th May
SATURDAY FRIENDS WELCOMES A NEW LEADER
A big welcome to Julie Mills who has recently taken over as the PramaLife Activities co-ordinator for Saturday Friends. She is an experienced member of the Prama Team and has organised an exciting programme of entertainment to take us through to the end of this year.
Why not come along to the next Saturday Friends at St Pauls church hall Culliford Crescent on the 11th May at 10am, when there will be a visit from Russell Saunders from Community Development, Trading Standards, Dorset Council who will be giving a talk on scammers followed by a questions and answers session. Also, Sue Parsons (past leader) will provide us with a quiz; Plus, there will be the usual fun and games, not forgetting tea, coffee & homemade cakes all for just £3.
10am-12 noon in the St Pauls Church Hall near ASDA.
Canford Heath Wine Circle -10th May
This group is the only one of its kind in the whole of Dorset so we are extremely lucky to have this award winning social group on the heath. They meet every second Friday of the month from 7.30pm – 9:30pm in the Canford Heath Library.
The main focus is of course the love of wine with a varied programme of speakers, tasting sessions etc, but they also do other social events. New members most welcome. For more information email Jan Ansell at sec.chwc@gmail.com
As well as this event the library also host a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Sat.11th May
The next pre-loved book sales will be held on Saturday 11th May from 10-12 at the Canford Heath Library.
The Friends of Canford Heath Library are running another one of their popular book sales.
Come along to Canford Heath Library and grab yourself a bargain book in our May Sale. All proceeds from the sale will go towards buying useful things for the library over and above the basics provided by the council.
As well as this popular event the library also offer a wide range of activities throughout the week. Click on this link to see what else is going on.
Busy Bees Gardening Club Plant Sale - 11th May
The Busy Bees gardening club is definitely living up to its name as they are currently very busy planning for their forthcoming plant sale at the Canford Heath Library on Sat 11th May from 10am-12 noon. All proceeds will go towards the club.
If you would like further information about the club or if you would like to donate any plants for the sale, please contact Valentina Bladen on 07763750757.
As well as this event the library also hosts a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
Greenfingers at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Saturday
Saturday 11th May 1:00-3:00pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya and the Green-Fingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks will vary each session and include things like park maintenance and planting. No prior knowledge is required.
There’s no obligation to attend every session or to stay for the whole time, come along when you can. No prior knowledge is required, all tools and equipment are provided as well as tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep us going. If you have your own gardening gloves and a reusable mug, please bring these along.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Welcome Wednesday! 15th May
Townswomen's Guild Thursday 16th May
The TG meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Canford Heath Community Centre at 10:30am – 12:30.
Visitors pay £3 which includes coffee and biscuits. For ladies who join the Townswomen’s Guild there are lots of sub-groups that meet on different days of the month.Click here to email Christine for more information
Greenfingers at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Thursday
Thursday 16th May 2:00-4:00pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya and the Green-Fingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks will vary each session and include things like park maintenance and planting. No prior knowledge is required.
There’s no obligation to attend every session or to stay for the whole time, come along when you can. No prior knowledge is required, all tools and equipment are provided as well as tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep us going. If you have your own gardening gloves and a reusable mug, please bring these along.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Who Let The Dads Out! - Sat. 18th May
Community Litter Pick - Saturday 18th May
Our next community litter pick will be held on Saturday 18th May and we’re picking the red brick path area near Halstock Crescent. Meet 10am at the entrance to the play park in Halstock Crescent.
Our litter picks usually last around an hour & the Council will remove the waste.
You would be very welcome to join us!
All Equipment Supplied, but please bring your own gloves and picks if you have them. Contact Sandra on (01202) 388418
Macra-May at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Wed.
Wednesday 22nd May 11:30-1:30pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya to learn how to make a macrame plant hanger which we will display in our new Alexandra Park Community Café! When the café opens mid-late May, you can see your macrame decorating the interior.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
Adults only.
Greenfingers at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Thursday
Thursday 23rd May 2:00-4:00pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya and the Green-Fingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks will vary each session and include things like park maintenance and planting. No prior knowledge is required.
There’s no obligation to attend every session or to stay for the whole time, come along when you can. No prior knowledge is required, all tools and equipment are provided as well as tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep us going. If you have your own gardening gloves and a reusable mug, please bring these along.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Your Local Councillor Meetings Continue...
Local Councillor Meetings continue to be held at Canford Heath Library. The next meeting date will be Friday 24th May from 4:30pm-6pm.
PLEASE NOTE We are extending our surgery hours and starting at 4.30pm.
We would also like to encourage young people to pop along to chat about anything to do with Canford Heath or the BCP Council area. It doesn’t matter whether you vote, or even whether you’re old enough to vote, your opinions matter and we would like to hear from you.
All three Canford Heath Councillors will be in attendance, (Cllrs. Sandra Moore Chris Matthews and Clare Weight). If you want to raise any local council matters with us, or just want to pop in for a chat, please do come along.
As well as this event the library also hosts a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
Adastral Gardeners Plant Sale - 25th May
This dedicated group have been awarded several certificates and in 2022 they won two Poole in Bloom blue plaques for their amazing efforts.
However, there is a problem. Due to some members moving away the group are desperately seeking new volunteers. If you are interested and able to help just come along to the plant sale on the day and ask for Muriel, or pop into Craft Bliss on Adastral Square and they will be able to put you in touch with Muriel.
Visit our Adastral Square improvements page Here to see what they have been up too.
Greenfingers at Sherborn Cres./Verity Park -Thursday
Thursday 30th May 2:00-4:00pm
Meet by the scout hut/ car park.
Join Tanya and the Green-Fingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks will vary each session and include things like park maintenance and planting. No prior knowledge is required.
There’s no obligation to attend every session or to stay for the whole time, come along when you can. No prior knowledge is required, all tools and equipment are provided as well as tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep us going. If you have your own gardening gloves and a reusable mug, please bring these along.
Tanya Bellows is the Parks Activator and can be contacted by email: tanya@parksfoundation.org.uk or by phone: 07723 291908
To book visit https://parksfoundation.org.uk/events, or just turn up.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
CHAS Thursday 30th May
Come and join our varied programme, new members always welcome – learn new skills with a friendly group – all abilities – meet at the Library 7-9pm
Click Here for more information
As well as this the library also host a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
Heath Social Club - Friday 31st May
The Heath Social Club meets every 1st and last Friday of the month at St Paul’s Church, Culliford Cres. from 1.30-4pm.
The last Friday of the month is a games afternoon with games such as Rummikub Scrabble & Dominoes and is just £2 and includes refreshments.
Venusians Ladies Group
Heath Social Club - Friday 7th June
The Heath Social Club meets every 1st and last Friday of the month at St Paul’s Church, Culliford Cres. from 1.30-4pm.
There will be refreshments and social bingo all for just £3. Plus this time be entertained by the guitarist Peter Pritchard
Meet at St Pauls Church from 1.30pm – 4pm.
Residents’ Coffee Morning – 26th June
Canford Heath Library 10-11:30am
This time its: A TALK ON THE HISTORY OF HATCH POND by Richard Burton
Our residents’ meetings have evolved. We have replaced our formal bimonthly residents’ meetings with an informal drop in coffee and chat session. Why not come and join us for free coffee/tea and biscuits. All residents welcome.
The event is FREE and is funded by ARCH as an opportunity for residents to get together, so we would love your support. If you have any concerns about our community or ideas or want to get more involved or just want a chance to chat over a cup of tea and biscuits, we would love to see you at Canford Heath Library.
For further details email: canfordheatharch@gmail.com
As well as this event the library also hosts a range of other activities. Click here to take a look.
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