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Poole Park Railway is Back on Track
The council has confirmed that following a successful tender process, Track Systems based in Shropshire have been awarded the contract to construct a new railway track and engine shed at Poole Park Railway.
Bright Sparks are plugging in to technical training at Lighthouse
Creative hands-on training is energising career prospects for the stage crew at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, thanks to the Bright Sparks initiative funded by its annual Big Christmas Appeal.
Twin Sails Bridge repair works to get underway
Preparations are underway for remedial works to the main bearing pivot-pin for cylinder one in order to bring the Twin Sails Bridge back into operation.
Registration opens for Poole panto auditions at Lighthouse
It’s that time of year again… oh yes it is! Budding stage stars are being invited to register for this year's Young Company and Young Ensemble Auditions for the opportunity to join us at Lighthouse for the Poole pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk, which opens on Thursday 12 December and will run until Sunday 5 January.
Fascinating piece of WWI history uncovered
A collection of historic 100 year old items has been discovered by the new to you team based at the Cabot Lane Depot in Poole. Formerly belonging to a Lieutenant John Pitt Cary RN, the items include a letter signed by King George V, rare newspapers, postcards from an Ottoman POW camp and personal letters to family.
Have your say on new anti-social behaviour in Poole
You are invited to have their say on new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) proposed for three areas of Poole.
Summer Reading Challenge 2017
Lighthouse Introduce Dementia Friendly Film Screenings
Monthly ‘dementia-friendly’ daytime screenings of classic movies are set to become a regular feature of the film programme at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts thanks to a new initiative created in partnership with Borough of Poole.
Council Telephone Scam Warning
The Borough of Poole are warning residents about calls from an organisation claiming to be from the council offering to reduce or refund their council tax for a fee.