Southbourne News

Volunteer for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service in 2012

Why not get more involved in your community in 2012? Residents in Southbourne can do just that by signing up to be a Dorset Fire and Rescue Service volunteer.

DFRS is on the hunt for new volunteers who will play a vital role in increasing the capacity of DFRS’ community safety activities which will include home safety checks. Supported by the Community Safety Task Teams volunteers go out into the communities which they live in and conduct fire safety checks in the home. This will include fitting or replacing smoke alarms, giving advice on the use of candles, unattended cooking, electric blankets, overloading sockets, chimneys, Low Energy Light Bulbs and much more. They will also talk to the public about home and fire safety, attend events and encourage community participation on issues that directly affect them.

Volunteers and Cadets Manager, Anne Newell said: “Dorset Fire and Rescue Service volunteers aim to reach those at highest risk of experiencing a fire, before they do. Our volunteers are a vital part of our efforts to increase our community safety activity, they go out into the communities which they live in and conduct fire safety checks in the home. This will include fitting or replacing smoke alarms, giving advice on the use of candles, unattended cooking, electric blankets, overloading sockets, chimneys, Low Energy Light Bulbs and much more.”

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Creative Hub - Updated Listings

Check out the updated 2012 activities programme from the Southbourne Creative Hub.

With activities from dance to crafts, yoga to circus skills, there is something for everyone. Find out:

New Year 2012 Magazine

As the memory of a unseasonally warm festive period fades, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year 2012 and welcome you to the new edition of the Southbourne-on-Sea Magazine.

> Read the Jan/Feb 2012 Southbourne-on-Sea Magazine

In this edition we have local news and events plus all the results from the Big Southbourne Survey, many thanks to everyone who took part.

We also have a feature from The Beach Hut boys celebrating their first birthday, a voucher for 2 for 1 entry to Corfe Castle, a business help and tips and lots more!

There is also a great competition to win a canvas print of a local scene.

> Enter the Competition