News in Poundbury
At Poundbury News Online, we bring you the latest updates, stories, and events from the heart of Poundbury. Whether it’s breaking news, local achievements, or upcoming events, our mission is to keep you informed and connected with everything happening in this vibrant community.

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Come To The Kite Festival on Saturday 25 July, on the Great Field
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A Beautiful Day at the Dorset Food & Arts Festival


Share your stories with #LovePoundbury


Graham Chapman - Operations Director


Save the Date: Community Association of Poundbury Inaugural General Meeting


Membership Cards!


Mark your calendar for our inaugural General Members meeting!


Share your news - Advertise on our Community Noticeboards


Your Donations at Work in Poundbury


Latest Discount for CAoP members!!


Finding Home and Community: Tim Wilmot's Journey


Stop Press - If you were a member of the PRA, your membership will become inactive on 30th June. Here’s Why You Should Join CAoP Today


Meet Zoe Bell: Building Community Through Connection and Collaboration


Meet Jerry, Valued Volunteer and Community Member


Update on the Community Association New Business Bank Account


May Gold Club Newsletter


Meet Adele Brothwell, Treasurer Extraordinaire


Meet Our Amazing Volunteers!


CAoP cards are coming!!


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Community Noticeboard Policy
The Poundbury community noticeboards serve as a platform to share information about local events, services, and initiatives, fostering community engagement and communication. They are managed by the Community Association of Poundbury CIC (CAofP).
Eligibility for Posting
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Community Focus: Notices must be relevant to the Poundbury community, such as:
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Local events (e.g. fairs, markets, workshops)
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Services provided by local businesses or organisations
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Local volunteer opportunities or community initiatives
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Local public service announcements (e.g., road closures, council updates)
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Exclusions:
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No political or religious campaigning.
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No offensive or inappropriate content
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Submission Process
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How to Submit:
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Notices must be submitted to the Community Association of Poundbury (CAofP) via email to noticeboards@lovepoundbury.org or by post to CAofP CIC, c/o Pavilion in the Park, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FG
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Submissions must include contact details and a brief description of the notice's purpose
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Minimum of 3 weeks required before notices are put up
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Approval:
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All notices are subject to approval by CAofP
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Display Guidelines
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Size and Format:
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Notices should preferably be A5 size, legible and clearly printed on durable paper. If A4 sizes are submitted we cannot guarantee that there will be room for them.
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Duration:
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Fee paying notices will be displayed for one month unless otherwise agreed
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Costs and Contributions
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Fees and Payments:
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Free: Notices for non-profit community events or initiatives, and all notices on the small boards, and businesses that offer benefits to CAofP members may also advertise for free
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For-profit businesses or services, there is a fee of £5 per month for a notice on all of the 5 large boards, i.e. equivalent to £1 per notice. A maximum of one third of each notice board will be devoted to such advertisements
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Fees contribute to the maintenance of the noticeboards and support CAofP initiatives, such as the website and community events.
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Sponsors may be sought in future if noticeboard upkeep becomes more costly
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Payments should be made via bank transfer.
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Management
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Monthly Updates:
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CAofP volunteers will update the noticeboards every month, (dates, subject to weather and holidays!) removing outdated notices based on deadlines noted on the notice reverse, and replacing them with approved submissions
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Receipts, contact's details and dates will be recorded.
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Contact Information:
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A contact email for CAofP is displayed on each noticeboard for inquiries
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Digital Integration
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CAofP will publicise the new policy on the newsletter, and the VCH
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We will encourage community submitters to also share their notices on the Virtual Community Hub (VCH) and/or Newsletter for broader reach
To place an item on our noticeboards, please contact:
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Please support our community association
Thank you for wanting to support your community. The Community Association of Poundbury CIC is entirely run by volunteers, and your donation makes a real difference.
What your donation does:
Friend — £5 (just 10p a week) Keeps the lights on: website hosting, our weekly newsletter, insurance, accountant fee, and room hire for general meetings.
Supporter — £10 (19p a week) Powers our community activities, such as the photography competition, research for the Stakeholder Q&A process, and more.
Champion — £20 (38p a week) Helps us launch new initiatives such as a Good Neighbour programme to support more responsible parking, and whatever our community prioritises next.
You're welcome to donate any amount—every contribution is gratefully received.
Prefer bank transfer? Community Association of Poundbury Sort Code: 30-54-66 | Account: 40261360 Reference: [Your Initials & Surname]/DONATE
Questions? Contact us at secretary@lovepoundbury.org
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As a member, you'll enjoy:
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Voting rights to influence community decisions
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Exclusive discounts at local businesses
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Weekly email newsletter to stay informed
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The satisfaction of contributing to your community's growth
Ready to be part of something special?
Register below to become a member, or to donate, email: secretary@lovepoundbury.org to support our initiatives.
Together, let's make Poundbury the best place to live, work, and thrive!
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