Children across Winton are encouraged to dress up and take part in the national event. The library will hold a number of activities for pre-school children in the area to inspire them to read. World book day is a charity that aims to give every child and young person a book of their own. It […]
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“Without volunteers this place would fall apart”: Winton Salvation Army calls for students to take up volunteering
Winton Salvation Army, Bournemouth, is appealing for more volunteers and believes students can bring a “different kind of enthusiasm” claims Assistant Director. The Winton branch of the charity currently runs a church, community centre and two charity shops with the help of approximately 100 volunteers. Assistant Director, Rebekah Kerslake told Bournemouth Buzz: “A lot of […]
Bournemouth businesses facing hardship at hands of changing shopping habits
The rise of internet shopping over recent years has seen a large number of Bournemouth’s shops closing their doors. Michele Troke, owner of Hollywillow Gifts in Moordown, is closing her shop at the end of February due to a downward trend in high street shopping. She said: “I do think that in a few years, […]
AUB graduate runs Winton Swap Shop to fundraise for summer trip to Uganda
21 year old AUB graduate Saffron Adams is planning a summer trip to Uganda with the charity “Possibilities” and on Saturday morning ran a clothes “swap shop” to raise money for her trip. Residents from Winton and the surrounding areas were invited to The Winton Life Centre to recycle their unwanted clothes. The event raised […]
Car Crime in Winton is currently a priority concern for Dorset Police
The Winton Police team have made clamping down on Car Crime in the area a priority following concerns from residents that not enough is being done. As of January 2019, car crime is one of the top priorities for police to tackle within the Winton area. This has come about following concerns amongst locals that […]
What do the people of Winton think about the Fire Station redevelopment?
Angie Rose, 47, Strouden Road. “I was aware of the redvelopment and I think flats are a bit boring. The old building could have been turned into something more exciting.” “I love living in Winton.” “The high street is okay as it is, everything is here.” Steve Wicks, 52, Vicarage Road. “I saw […]
Eight “New York Style” flats planned for Winton’s former Fire Station
Winton’s old Fire Station, located on Wimborne Road, has now begun development to turn the iconic Bournemouth building into eight ‘New York loft-style’ flats and a retail unit. The proposed plan was approved in July after a number of different plans had been either rejected or withdrawn. The most recent withdrawal came in November 2017, […]