What's Happening in Poundbury? A Year of Growth, Community, and What Comes Next
- jerrycooke87
- 3 days ago
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Nine months ago, the Community Association of Poundbury was established, and something significant has been building since then : 700+ members, the LovePoundbury Virtual Community Hub, weekly newsletter and noticeboards, the 'Poundbury Good Things' merchandise at markets, doggy bag dispensers at key locations, community conversations on social media, and more. But do you know how significant?
What 700+ Members Have Built:
31,000+ visits to our Virtual Community Hub
1,350+ newsletter subscribers with a 75% open rate (rivals the BBC!)
180+ unique community stories published
25,000+ monthly views on social media
11 local businesses offering member benefits
15 active volunteers
Our community has an information hub people actually want to visit. 700+ members chose to stay connected. That didn't happen by accident.
What Membership Means
Your voice is heard when you ask questions at our general meetings
Local artists, makers and retailers are supported through Poundbury Good Things
Businesses are more visible
Community causes get funded—Poundbury Good Things profits went to Pavilion in the Park
Connection happens—new residents find friends, volunteers find purpose
However…
The core team that built this is running at less than half capacity. They've been extraordinary, but they can't do it alone. We need you!
What We're Asking For
5 volunteer leaders for governance, event coordination, digital content, finance and community projects
2 noticeboards managers to update our 8 boards regularly (practical, outdoor work)
You to stay connected
Three Things:
1. Please Attend the Members General Meeting on January 27th: We're presenting the proposed CAofP 2026 plan and want to hear what you think about the website, newsletter communications, Poundbury Good Things, our new photography competition, and much more!
Members: Get your tickets HERE:
Not a member: Please register to join: HERE:
2. Submit a question for the Stakeholder Q&A: What matters to you? What would make Poundbury better? Email secretary@lovepoundbury.org by January 22.
3. Join and Donate: If you are not already a member then please do join and consider a voluntary £5 donation that helps keep us running. More importantly, it says "I'm part of this community!"
To donate: Go to lovepoundbury.org, scroll to the Donate tab at the bottom of the page, and follow the simple bank transfer instructions. We use direct transfers to avoid third party fees—100% of your donation supports our work.
Poundbury has 700+ people who decided to stay connected. Newcomers find community. Volunteers showed up and made like-minded friends. On January 27th, we're asking you to show up. Not just to sit and listen—but to help decide what comes next.
See you there.
The Community Association of Poundbury Team
General Meeting: January 27th
Questions: secretary@lovepoundbury.org
Become a member Lovepoundbury.org