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Club Poole

Brendoncare is delighted to be working on a well-being initiative for older people in Poole and Parkstone, in association with the Borough of Poole, comprising Open Days, Friendship Clubs, a Well-being Information Centre and an Information Website.

Friendship Clubs

We are opening between eight and ten weekly friendship clubs across Poole Town and Parkstone, staffed by a team of volunteers. The first six clubs have already been launched, receiving a warm welcome from local people. Additional clubs will be announced shortly. Anyone interested in coming along as a member or volunteer is welcome.

  • The Halfway Monday Club meets on Mondays from 2pm until 4pm at the Marric Hotel, 145-151 Bournemouth Road, Parkstone
  • The Harbourside Club meets on Thursdays from 2pm until 4pm at The Salvation Army Centre, New Orchard, Poole (access via Hill Street)
  • The Brownsea Club meets on Wednesdays from 2pm until 4pm at St James' Church Hall, Church Street, Poole
  • The Sunrise Club meets on Tuesdays from 2pm until 4pm at Sunnyhill Community Church, Sunnyhill Road, Upper Parkstone (off Layton Road)
  • The Waterloo Sunshine Club meets at Waterloo House, Milne Road in Poole on Thursdays from 2pm until 4pm
  • The Evergreen Club meets at Broadstone Leisure Centre in Station Approach, Broadstone on Wednesdays from 2pm until 4pm.


Open Days

Brendoncare has also hosted four free open days to publicise information and well-being services available for older people.

  • The first Open Day was held at the Salvation Army Centre, New Orchard Road, Poole in September 2007, and attracted around 70 visitors
  • The second Open Day took place in January 2008 at The Study Gallery, North Road, Parkstone and attracted over 180 visitors
  • The third Open Day was held in April 2008 at The Lighthouse, Poole and welcomed around 330 visitors - a fantastic event!
  • Our fourth event took place in August 2008 at St Michael's Church in Hamworthy. Over 200 visitors attended - another great success.


Well-being Information Centre

Brendoncare is running a one-stop information centre providing signposting for well-being services. It is located at 275 Ashley Road, Parkstone, and is open from 10am until 3pm five days a week.

Information website

Please visit our dedicated website (www.brendoncare.info) giving details of well-being information and services for older people in Poole and Parkstone.

Head of Brendoncare Clubs, John Derben, said: "This is great news for older people in Poole and Parkstone, and we are delighted to have been asked to lead this exciting project. There are more than 4600 people over 65 in Poole Town and Parkstone, and this well-being initiative aims to offer improved opportunities for friendship, socialisation and activities, as well as better access to important information on a wide range of issues and services."


Well-being Project Manager of Brendoncare Club Poole, Sue Toms, said: "We have had a superb response from the people of Poole and Parkstone to our clubs and to the other services we are offering. Our clubs are devoted to giving older people the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a variety of activities including speakers, entertainers, quizzes and club outings. Our aim is to help older people maintain their independence, feel more fulfilled, improve their quality of life and have fun! We are constantly looking to add new clubs throughout the county and to maintain and support the activities and interests of the individuals within the existing clubs."

If you would like more information about joining Brendoncare Club Poole, either as a member or a volunteer, please telephone Sue Toms on 01202 722211 or email clubpoole@brendoncare.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Brendoncare Club Poole
275 Ashley Road
Parkstone
Poole
BH14 9DS
Telephone: 01202 722211
Fax: 01202 734529
Email: ClubPoole@brendoncare.org.uk