Friends of Branksome Chine
A volunteer-led organization working to preserve and enhance the Branksome Chine area through planting and landscaping projects, wildlife conservation efforts, and community events.
Get involved!
The Friends of Branksome Chine is a volunteer-led organization that is dedicated to enhancing, improving, and conserving the beautiful Branksome Chine area for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Friends are working to prepare a comprehensive plan for the phased planting of new trees and shrubs, underplanting with native bulbs, and considering improvements to the stream, bridges, and footpaths. In addition, the Friends are committed to encouraging biodiversity and preserving the natural beauty of the Chine for future generations.
If you are passionate about the environment and want to make a positive impact in your community, then the Friends of Branksome Chine need you! By volunteering with the Friends, you can help to beautify the Chine, protect and preserve its natural surroundings, and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. Whether you have a green thumb, are interested in wildlife conservation, or simply want to lend a helping hand, the Friends have a variety of volunteer opportunities available to suit your skills and interests. Join the Friends today and make a difference in your community!
We are currently looking for support in a number of areas.
The Management Committee needs half a dozen volunteers to get involved with planning, fundraising, administration - including charity management - finance and book-keeping. Energy, enthusiasm and patience are the main requirements!
The Grounds Committee is looking for volunteers to help with regular clearance, maintenance and planting sessions under the supervision of BCP’s regular maintenance staff. Initially we are looking at four working parties a year and you’d be welcome to all, or one, or just for a few hours. No experience necessary. Get fit, make friends and help beautify the Chine! What could be better?
Please contact the Friends by completing the form below - telling us what would you like to do, any skills you have that might be relevant, and the amount of time you might be able to commit.
Alternatively, email us directly at friendsofbranksomechine@gmail.com.
We are working with the officers of BCP Council to agree the initial programme of works and their help and advice is gratefully acknowledged.
We are especially grateful to Councillor May Haines, and to John Sprackling of Branksome Parks and Canford Cliffs Residents Association,
whose early support and continuing encouragement has been invaluable.
Copy postcards reproduced with grateful thanks to and the consent of Poole Museum and The Andrew Hawkes Collection on Poole History Online.
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