Ferndown News 2014

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Published: 28 September 2016

Ferndown in Bloom Winners

Ferndown in Bloom, Sponsored by Haskins Garden Centre, are delighted to announce the winners of this year's competition.

Front Garden – Val Briggs of Dorset Avenue

Sunflower – Martin Dunn of Foxcroft Drive

First-time Entry – Eric and Ann Kenny of Elfin Drive

School Project – High Mead Farm, Ham Lane

Business – The Royal British Legion, Ferndown

Photography Competition – Rosalind Norris of Beaufoys Avenue

Park Home – Mrs Heather Hardie of Homelands

Ferndown in Bloom would like to thank everyone for entering this year. It was an exceptional year for all entiries. Cllr Mrs Jean Read

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Published: 28 September 2016

Here’s Harry!

Ferndown Town Council are delighted to announce a new Member for Links Ward, Councillor Harry Worth.

Harry has lived in Ferndown for the past 15 years and hopes to reimburse some of the help the community has given him over that period. With a background in aviation design, Harry has worked all over the world and obtained a BSc in Science and Technology and a Diploma in Environmental Policy. He has a keen interest in environmental protection and has been appointed to the Council’s Environment Committee.

A keen walker, Harry can often be found strolling the footpaths and open spaces of Ferndown and he hopes that residents will feel free to stop him for a chat about their concerns.

“I’m keen to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of the local community. I’m very open and approachable and look forward to meeting residents when I’m out and about”.

If you like to speak to Harry you can contact him via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him on 01202 895923

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Published: 28 September 2016

Let the tennis courts be floodlit!

The long awaited tennis court floodlights at King George’s Fields, Ferndown are installed and working.

King George’s Charity, together with Ferndown Tennis Club, were delighted earlier in the summer to be advised that we had been successful in obtaining a grant from Sport England for the floodlights. Orders were placed, designs drawn up and contractors appointed. The work commenced on 29 September with a promise of completion on 3 October. After a hiccough with the installation of the meters, the lights were first switched on an in use on 16 October

Chris Biddle, Professional Tennis Coach at Ferndown Tennis Club said, “The floodlights have been under discussion for at least the last 15 years and it’s wonderful to see them finally installed and in use. I am looking forward to being able to take evening coaching sessions, and for our club and members of the public to be able to play in the evenings throughout the winter”.

For more information about Ferndown Tennis Club or coaching sessions, please contact Chris on 07930 569342. Thanks to Kay Browning for the brilliant photos.

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Published: 28 September 2016

Town Council awards four new grants

On Tuesday 7 October, the Grants Committee of Ferndown Town Council was pleased to make the following awards:

Penny’s Friendship Club - £200 towards an outing to the New Forest for members with mobility difficulties.

Ferndown Phoenix Musical Society - £500 towards a licence for a Big Show in September 2015.

Dorset Blind Association - £300 towards costs for providing a home visiting and support service, and a social club in Ferndown.

Heatherlands Parent and Toddler Group - £500 towards new staff hours, equipment, play activities, refreshments, resources and to help keep up the standard offered within the group.