Making more of Creekmoor

July 2006 Newsletter (web version)

We have a new, full-time, Home Beat Officer !

Great news ! We now have a full-time Home Beat Officer covering Creekmoor and Waterloo. He is PC Andy Jenkins and can be contacted on 01202 222222 or via e-mail on Andy.Jenkins@Dorset.PNN.Police.uk. Useful numbers:-

Crimestoppers - 0800 555111
Victim Support - 01258 453100
Domestic Violence - 01202 223362

Christmas Shopping in Bath, Saturday 11 November - Only £9 !

Please ring 387473 or 698160 ASAP to book as we need to confirm the coach as soon as we can. We must have bookings and payment (non-refundable) by 30 September. The coach will leave the Co-op car park at 08:00 and return at approx. 18:00.

Community Centre - want an open-air party ?

The Community Centre now has a grassed, fenced-off area at the rear of the centre which can be hired for all occasions - children's parties, BBQs etc. Please ring 692811 or 387473 for further details. The hall is well booked but has some slots for hire so if you wish to book that for a social event or for your business, please ring the numbers above.

Creekmoor Social Club

The Social Club, situated in the Community Centre has Sky, Pool and Darts teams plus competitively priced drinks. Ring 600897 for more details of membership.

Dorset Police Ringmaster

Get immediate Police notification of issues that may affect you or your area e.g. bogus callers etc.! It is an automated telephone or e-mail message system - Ring Debbie Kelly on 227840 or e-mail her on Ringmaster.Poole@Dorset.PNN.Police.uk to register.

Dorset Wildlife Rescue

This is a voluntary organisation in Creekmoor, helping to rescue all kinds of animals. For more information, call 246555, 07780 997881 or e-mail on info@dorsetwildliferescue.co.uk

Friends of Upton Heath - protecting our heathland

If you interested in joining this very worthwhile group, please phone 256109 or look at the Dorset Heaths' Site - www.dorsetheaths.org.uk.

Creekmoor Youth Club

This covers age ranges 11 - 18. If you would like to attend or get more information, please call Carol on 605340.

Save a Life - Give Blood !

The next date for this vital service is Friday 25 August at the Youth Centre, Northmead Drive

EPD (Elderly Persons' Development, Northmead Drive) News

· BINGO is held every Monday and Thursday afternoon, 2:00 - 4:00
· A lunch club is held on a Thursday, every 2 weeks, all welcome

Please call Kay on 698160 if you would like more information on any of the above events

Creekmoor Library

Membership of the library is free, Free Internet access, Coffee Mornings, Photocopying, Jigsaws and all your local information. Come and visit us at 34 Northmead Drive - just across from the doctor's surgery. Any inquiries please contact Rose Epton-Peter, Library Manager on 659289

Creekmoor and Oakdale WI

Creekmoor and Oakdale WI meet at St. George's Church Hall, Darby's Lane, Oakdale, 7 for 7:30 on the 1st Thursday of each month. New members are very welcome. For more information, ring 246202.

Like the Cinema or Theatre ?

Fancy a trip to the Cinema or Theatre, but don't want to go on your own ? Then join the local cinema club. For more details contact Alan Chilvers at 37 Woodpecker Drive, Creekmoor. BH17 7SB or ac.tpr@talktalk.net

Community members ?

Did you know you can become a 'community member' of the Association? You may not want or need membership of the Social Club, and for just a donation of £2 (£1 for senior citizens) you can help support the association and enjoy all other benefits, including our newsletter issued 2-3 times each year. We'd like to hear what you have to say about how Creekmoor should develop; whether you want to play an active part or just be a 'quiet supporter', your contribution will help maintain and develop local amenities. Get in touch by phone or via the website.

Your LOCAL Pre-School

CHRIST CHURCH CREEKMOOR LITTLE OAKS PRE-SCHOOL - OFSTED registered and inspected. Government Voucher funding scheme accepted. We follow the national foundation stage curriculum. All of out staff are fully qualified. Children from 2-5 years welcome. Please call 0779269525 or 01202 267427.