Whats On in West Parley

Residents can sign up to excellent email newsletters from BCP Council and Dorset Council using the above links.

If you have an event you would like to publicise please email the Parish Council or 07477 514862

Dorset Council's Get Active Outdoors 2024 - Guide out now!

January sees the release of the new Get Active Outdoors brochure, which aims to support local people to get and stay active through a range of entry level activities, delivered in Dorset’s beautiful green spaces.

Nordic Walking, Get into Golf and Fresh Air Fitness for beginners are just some of the instructor led courses available, alongside group led Couch to 5K, Orienteering tasters, Health Walks and Health Cycle Rides.

Please see Dorset Council's health and activity webpage.

Community Events at Parley Place

There are a number of free community events happening at Parley Place, Christchurch Road, for residents to attend.

One-off Events

Regular Events

Fill our Bug Hotels

Something to do anytime, when you are enjoying Parley Wood. Our hungry bugs need sticks and twigs, moss, leaves or cardboard, please fill our bug hotels.

Weekly Events

(please scroll down to see weekly classes in the St Marks Hall)

Ferndown Library, there's lots of fun stuff going on!

January

Wed 8th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Wed 15th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Sun 26th Staffie and Stray Rescue - Rehoming Parade - Memorial Hall 10am, come and meet some lovely dogs looking for a home!

February

Wed 6th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Wed 20th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Tue 26th Totti the Bee Keeper - Memorial Hall 7.30pm, West Parley Gardening Club, Deborah Cruttenden, new members and visitors welcome (visitors £3) . . more

March

Tue 5th Annual Parish Meeting - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm, complimentary refreshments from 7pm . .
Wed 6th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Fri 8th Developer - Public Exhibition - MS Centre, Church Lane 3.30pm - 7.30pm, a developer is seeking planning permission for an 80 bedroom Care Home on land on Christchurch Road (opposite West Parley Memorial Hall), please park considerately.
Wed 20th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Tue 26th The history of Stewarts Garden Centres - Memorial Hall 7.30pm, West Parley Gardening Club, Martin Stewart, new members and visitors welcome (visitors £2) . . more

April

Wed 4th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Sat 7th Wimborne and Ferndown Lions, Spring Quiz, 7.30pm @ the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Teams of up to 6, £6 per player, includes refreshments, email ronneave@yahoo.co.uk or 01202 873551
Wed 18th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Sat 21st MS Society Spring Fayre - Church Lane 11am - 2pm, stalls, bric-a-brac, refreshments, 50p entry . . full details

May

Wed 15th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Sat 18th Family Fun Day & Dog Show presented by Staffie and Stray Rescue - Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, Wimborne, BH21 3HU, 11am to 4pm, free entry . . more

June

Wed 5th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Wed 19th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Sun 30th Staffie and Stray Rescue - Rehoming Parade - Memorial Hall 10am, . .more.

July

Wed 3rd Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Sun 7th Strawberry and Sparkling Wine Tea - All Saints Church 4pm, followed by optional Songs of Praise . .more.
Wed 17th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Sat 20th MS Summer Fayre - MS Centre, Church Lane, from 12 noon, 50p entry, stalls, refreshments, lunches, bric-a-brac, cakes, toys, books etc . .more.
Wed 31st Dorset Council Planning Committee Meeting - Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS, 2pm, Dorset Council have issued their agenda for their next Planning Committee meeting (Eastern Area) which will see members vote on 3 of the most contentious planning applications to be considered in West Parley in decades . .

August

Tue 6th Nuts About Nature - Parley Wood, West Parley, 10am - midday, with Moors Valley Rangers. Bug hunts, natural art, creative crafts and more! . .more.
Wed 7th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)

September

Wed 4th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Thu 12th Nutrition and Hydration in later life - Ferndown Manor, 110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA, James Clear, Hotel Services Manager for Care UK shares important information and advice for residents, carers and families. . . more
Fri 13th Parley Cricket Club Golf Day - Dudsbury Golf Course, including 2 course meal and prizes. . . info and entry form
Sun 15th MS Craft Fayre - MS Centre, Church Lane, from 12.30pm to 4pm, 50p entry, stalls, refreshments, bric-a-brac, cakes, books, tables £10 to book call Kay 01202 570300 etc . .more.
Wed 18th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm

October

Wed 2nd Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Tue 15th Enhancing Nutritional Care as we age - Christchurch Baptist Church, 49 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QT, 2.30pm, free, talks by Grainne Ford - dietetic manager RBH, and Jane Murphy - professor of nutrition, Bournemouth University. .more, and/or to book a place
Wed 16th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm
Wed 16th Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club, 7pm at the Dudsbury Golf Club. New members evening. Rotary welcomes new members. You would be welcome to join a meeting and see for yourself or contact 07983 681583

November

Sat 2nd Craft Fair - St Mark's Church Hall, New Rd, 10am - 3pm, stunning stalls with many Christmas gift ideas, £1 entry to include tea/coffee. . more
Wed 6th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Sat 9th Remembrance Day Memorial Service - West Parley Memorial Hall, 10.50am, doors open 10.15am. .more
Wed 20th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm

December

Tue 3rd Autism Wessex Christmas Concert - Chrischurch Priory, 7pm, an evening of Christmas entertainment accompanied by mince pies and mulled wine
Wed 4th Planning Committee - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm (NB may be cancelled if no applications to discuss)
Sun 8th Christmas Jumble Sale - Ferndown Village Hall, BH22 9ET, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, raising vital funds for Staffie and Stray Rescue.
Wed 18th Parish Council - MS Centre, Church Lane 7.30pm

Please Note the Memorial Hall is currently closed due to a fire. They will be posting updates in February. Please see the Memorial Hall website for the latest information.

Regular events in St Mark's Hall

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