Articles of Local Interest
Contributions from local residents
A heartfelt letter from a local Resident
I am very fortunate to be the fourth generation of a family to live within the lovely area of Poole and Bournemouth. Like my grandmother & great-grandmother before me, I have returned to enjoy retirement i a wonderful environment…
Social History from 1962 – Martins Bank at Salterns Court in Lilliput
Salterns Court is a distinctive, locally listed, building designed in the art deco style of 1936. Martins Bank were the first occupants of the corner site until takeover by Barclays in 1969 …
Salterns Court: my personal memories of Lilliput
from David Mitchell As a native of Dorset I moved to the Poole area in 1951 at the age of 4 years and although there have been period of many years away, the area has always remained my spiritual home. My childhood weekends were spent on the Haven Beach...
The Campaign for Sensible Tree Management
from Sue Whitehall Many residents have expressed their concerns regarding the increase in canopy heights, density and magnitude of trees in their garden. Homeowners hold the view that current practices in tree management are subjective, too restrictive and...