beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it It is now possible to travel from Wimborne to Trickett’s Cross Ferndown (7km or over 4 miles) without using the car The off-road route provides a safe pathway for walking It also links to new residential areas and community facilities With around 5,000 people commuting daily* to the Ferndown Industrial Estate and the three local schools the route offers a realistic alternative to travelling by car This route, funded by central government’s Active Travel Fund completes a joined-up network of routes and bus improvements between Wimborne and Ferndown and aims to significantly reduce this number of people commuting by car We visited the local Heathland House Care Home said: “The new path has made walking and cycling to work a lot easier “In my spare time I also use the path to walk the dog The wider distance between us and the road has made a huge difference to my feeling of safety It now makes me think twice when getting in my car to go to work or into Wimborne.” lives at Heathland House and is excited to use the access from Heathland thank you to all residents and businesses in Ferndown for their patience during the work but one that vastly improves the experience for anyone walking “We have gone from narrow and often bumpy walkways to wide and level off-road access from Wimborne to Ferndown “With the large centre of employment at the Ferndown Industrial Estate and three schools nearby this offers a safe and healthy option to get around.” The improvements are the final part of the earlier new walking, cycling and wheeling routes along Wimborne Road East and Wimborne Road West Ferndown, completed in 2023. These were funded through central government’s Transforming Cities Fund *The 2021 census shows around 5,000 people usually commuted locally to the industrial estate or schools with 25 per cent travelling from less than 3 miles away Read more about the scheme Categories: Highways Changes are being planned for the Ferndown Industrial Estate including a new builders’ merchant and twenty eight extra industrial units with parking for more than 20 cars and vans The site is an existing vacant plot to the rear of 45 Cobham Road and is surrounded by other commercial buildings A planning application decided by Dorset Council does not include any details about which company is likely to run the business Ferndown Town Council has raised no objection to the proposal, which comes from Bournemouth-based Haycock Holdings Ltd The other application is to clear the site at 1 Cobham Road the former Allied Bakeries distribution centre which closed two years ago and build 28 new industrial units together with a self-storage container area The proposal from Ankers and Rawlings Developments Ltd includes 1,400 square metres of flexible storage area with 2,400 square metres on small industrial units for flexible uses aimed at starter companies Eighty-five parking spaces are proposed as part of the proposals Said a planning agent to Dorset Council: “The design of the proposed building is intended to appear modern and contemporary but still fit in with other general-purpose buildings within the industrial estate “In order to maintain flexibility for end users the new units have been designed with a neutral colour and material palette to avoid the use of colours that might clash with occupiers corporate colours “This also helps the new building to blend in more comfortably with their surroundings.” You have successfully joined our subscriber list Get real time updates directly on you device Roy is CEO of Bournemouth One and one of our journalists working around Bournemouth beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it Dorset Council is due to begin work on 20 January to remove deteriorating planters sustainable planting scheme and functional seating, later in the year.   This project came about thanks to the work of Cllr Cathy Lugg and Cllr Mike Parkes which outlined what they wanted to see improved led to Litter Free Dorset carrying out an engagement exercise where people indicated that they liked the ideas of benches and planters Following positive discussions with Ferndown Town Council and teams within Dorset Council there is now a window of opportunity to start making those improvements a reality as the current benches and planters have deteriorated and are beyond repair the trees contained within the planters are also in decline This marks the start of an exciting new phase for Victoria Road Ferndown Town Council has committed to carrying out the improvements and install new functional seating and planting Protecting biodiversity will be a key focus of the new scheme specially selected trees and sustainable landscaping to ensure the area remains vibrant said:  “This is a wonderful opportunity for Victoria Road to be refreshed and for the people of Ferndown to have access to a more flexible environment which will bring benefits for many years to come.” Ferndown Town Council will work closely with local businesses and experts to design a flexible This initiative aims to reinvigorate the heart of Ferndown said: “I’m really pleased that this work is starting so early in the new year and unsafe planters and the decaying trees will make way for a carefully designed landscaping scheme will make any visit to Victoria Road a more pleasant experience for people and nature.”   Categories: Highways Environment and Ecology Economy  whilst I understand the need for improvement- removing trees is not the best way forward Climate change - we are being told will only worsen and the most natural way in dealing with this is to increase the trees not to reduce the road to a treeless concrete state Even with planters for pollinators will not be for bio diversity I live in Victoria Road and look onto two of the trees have you ever stopped and watched the number of birds that use them They are deciduous trees of course look dead in the wnter but come spring and summer provide a lovely camouflage for the residents who put up with some quite unsavory going ons I personally view the trees of something of a beauty and to treasure Please consider trees in Victoria Road as a must Thank you for allowing the space to air how I feel.     I have passed your comments to senior officers and the ward councillors for their consideration when looking at the future planting and landscaping scheme we appreciate your views and will ensure they are fed back to the team Events & Entertainment, Ferndown | Posted on November 22nd, 2024 | return to news Christmas in Ferndown has delighted the local community by featuring a Christmas market and a switch-on event for the Christmas Tree lights on Penny’s Walk The event is organised by Ferndown and Parley Rotary CIO in conjunction with Ferndown Town Council The free public event was planned once again for Saturday 30 November but with only a few weeks’ notice – and after promotional materials had been printed – the organisers announced that the event needed to be relocated the event will now be held in Penny’s Lodge Car Park behind The Barrington Centre and Ferndown Day Centre The relocation decision came about after the managing agent for Penny’s Walk required the organisers to make significant changes and undertake precautionary work relating to the need to park vehicles on the paved areas of pedestrianised street A spokesperson for Tesco said: “We are always happy to work with the community on local events and we are sorry that the organisers of the Ferndown Christmas event have decided they are no longer able to stage it at our site.” Tesco added that the safety of customers and the local community using the stores in the precinct was its top priority and that it hopes to welcome the event to Ferndown next year A spokesperson for Ferndown and Parley Rotary CIO said: “Unfortunately we were not able to reach agreement with the managing agent for Penny’s Walk to stage the Christmas in Ferndown event I would stress that Tesco in Ferndown is a strong supporter of our Rotary Club and have helped us with our fundraising for many years We will be holding our Christmas charity collections at the store again in December.” Ferndown Town Council announced that the managing agent would not give permission for vehicles to use any part of the pedestrianised area meaning it was unable to safely install Christmas decorations along much of Penny’s Walk the council could not put Christmas lights onto the clocktower above the entrance to Penny’s Walk on Victoria Road while the popular angel statue has been moved to outside The White Heather on Ringwood Road Ferndown Town Council said: “The council could not agree to the conditions which the managing agents were imposing for the use of vehicles in the precinct and so reluctantly we have made the decision to relocate some of the decorations this year “We hope to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the managing agents and land owner early in the New Year to address this and other concerns “The council is grateful to Dorset Council and local businesses who have helped us in finding suitable sites at very short notice for the decorations which have needed to be relocated.” The decision to prevent two major traditions returning to Ferndown’s town centre has caused frustration among residents and businesses Local business owner Stuart Fleetham said: “To see all the aggravation that has been caused by Tesco and the land agent preventing an established event for the last 15-odd years on the land and now they’re not allowing the Christmas lights on the clocktower like they’ve done [in the past] which is a feature of the town The people and businesses in Victoria Road love that and now they just have a few lights on lampposts and a tree Ferndown was in the press as the town which Christmas forgot its dangerously close to pushing itself back that way through no fault of its own For an organisation to hamper local charities and businesses that are trying to do something nice for the community Christmas in Ferndown will take place in Penny’s Lodge Car Park on Saturday 30 November from 11am to 5pm Santa’s Grotto will be in the Barrington Centre as usual Subscribe to the online magazine news letter How disappointing that the event won’t be in Penny’s walk there is always such a festive spirit there it’s the perfect place for the event And how sad for residents that the lights won’t be there either and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" DORSET VIEWDana HouseSpinneys LaneFerndownDorsetBH22 9BZ © Dorset View 2025 | Terms & Conditions  |  Copyright  |  Privacy Policy  |  Cookie Policy Ferndown | Posted on April 11th, 2025 | return to news A council-funded café in the heart of Ferndown is to be shut down from the end of May The council announced the difficult decision on Friday 11 April in The Barrington Centre on Pennys Walk and opposite Tesco has made financial losses over the last four years and after consulting with an industry specialist the council has concluded that it is not financially responsible to continue subsidising the café with taxpayer funds said: “We understand that this news will be disappointing for many in our community it is clear that we cannot justify continued financial support for the café when it has consistently operated at a loss “Our priority must be to use public funds responsibly and ensure they are allocated where they can have the greatest impact.” The council thanked the café’s staff for their hard work for the community and said that it is committed to supporting all affected employees The council will work closely with them to provide assistance and explore alternative opportunities Cllr Cordery added: “We ask that respect and kindness be shown to the staff as they navigate this transition and we deeply appreciate their hard work and commitment.” The council said it anticipates keeping the café open until the end of May to allow for a smooth transition The council will continue to engage with the community to discuss alternative ways to support local social and economic initiatives boasts 12,000sq ft of luxury contemporary living with beach views Readers of Country Life (January 15 issue) may have noticed a prominent advertisement placed by Savills announcing the sale, at a guide price of £6.5m a ‘stunning coastal home with unrivalled views’ set in just under an acre of hillside overlooking the surfing beach of Saunton Sands Saunton golf course and the sand dunes of Braunton Burrows within the rugged North Devon National Landscape Selling agent Damian Charles reveals that this modern masterpiece was also built as a replacement dwelling having been constructed on the site of an earlier Ferndown a run-down waterfront house acquired by the developer in 2019 (Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)The present futuristic Ferndown offers more than 12,000sq ft of internal living space spread across three floors each one showcasing the spectacular panoramic sea views The property also boasts some 5,000sq ft of terraces with access to Braunton Burrows and a separate path leading to Saunton Sands The ground floor has an open-plan layout with a spacious which flows into the family and dining areas where floor-to-ceiling windows connect with the outdoor terraces to bring the natural beauty of the surroundings into the heart of the house (Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)(Image credit: Savills)The first floor is designed for versatile living with seven double bedrooms comprising two en-suite bedrooms with a day room beneath is a possible self-contained annexe or separate living space The lower-ground floor is an impressive leisure complex built into the hillside High-lights include a 9m by 5m (29ft by 16ft) swimming pool a 20m (65ft) lap pool and a pool bar; plus a spa-quality leisure area a treatment room and an impressive glass-walled cellar where wine buffs can exhibit and store their collection The complex also includes a cinema with its own bar and a large games room ‘thereby ensuring that there are plenty of options for recreation and fun without ever leaving the property’ a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system an integrated Lutron system for lighting and media Sonos throughout and a fully integrated burglar- and fire-alarm system Ferndown | Posted on February 3rd, 2025 | return to news Lloyds Bank has announced it will shut the Victoria Road branch in Ferndown on 17 November The closure will mean Nationwide Building Society is only high street banking provider available in the local area Ferndown is one of 136 branches across the country that the bank intends to shut by March next year Lloyds claims the decision is because customers are using mobile and online banking services instead of branches customer transactions in the Ferndown branch are down 50 per cent in the last five years While bank account closures may not inconvenience those able to use online banking The government has stressed the importance of access to cash for older and more vulnerable people Banking industry figures claim that 1.5 million people mainly use notes and coins in their daily lives as it can be easier to budget with physical money two thirds of users of the Ferndown branch are aged over 55 Darrell Trevor Lake said: “The reason we moved from Barclays to Lloyds was because Lloyds said they wouldn’t do this Ferndown high street now is going to be over-priced charity shops and hair dressers.” Ferndown Town Cllr Mike Parkes said: “Both Cllr Cathy Lugg and myself are very saddened to learn the last bank in Ferndown is closing at the end of this year We pay tribute to all the staff who work hard supporting our residents in the branch.” Cllr Philip Leach of Ferndown Town Council has proposed setting up a banking hub in the town A banking hub would offer the ability to withdraw money and make payments at the counter and provide a facility for representatives of each of the banks to be present on different days of the week to deal with face-to-face queries from customers A total of 13 banks support other similar hubs Cllr Leach said: “In order to get a Banking Hub set up we first need to request a review of Cash Access in our Town and as many people as possible need to complete and submit it so that we can trigger a review by Link/the Post Office to establish whether there is a need and sufficient demand for a Banking Hub.” To fill out the form, follow this link: https://www.link.co.uk/helping-you…/request-access-to-cash Cobham Road in Ferndown is restricted both ways due to a fire with the Fire service advising people locally to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Saturday afternoon (08/03/2025 4:19pm) DWFRS said: “We are currently dealing with an incident near Cobham Road Ferndown which is creating significant smoke You can hear more traffic and travel news this afternoon on the radio via DAB across Dorset or just say “Play Bournemouth One” to your smart device to listen now And if you can update us with any traffic information Andrea is Bournemouth One's freelance reporter letting us know about all the relevant stories from around the area A ROAD in Ferndown is set to be refreshed later this year in a bid to make the area more attractive for residents and visitors trees and benches will be removed from Victoria Road on January 20 to make way for a new sustainable planting scheme and functional seating later in the year A Dorset Council spokesperson said this initiative aims to reinvigorate the heart of Ferndown The refresh project is the brainchild of councillors Cathy Lugg and Mike Parkes READ MORE: CCTV appeal over theft of hired tools in Wimborne and Ferndown READ MORE: Ferndown and Wimborne in the running to be 2026 Town of Culture The pair outlined what they wanted to see improved in the area, which led to Litter Free Dorset carrying out an engagement exercise where people indicated that they liked the ideas of benches and planters Those improvements can now be made a reality as the current benches and planters are said to have deteriorated and are beyond repair The trees contained within the planters are also in decline Dorset Council said this marks an “exciting new phase” for Victoria Road The council added that protecting biodiversity is a key aim of this new scheme specially selected trees would be planted alongside sustainable landscaping to ensure the area remains “vibrant will make any visit to Victoria Road a more pleasant experience for people and nature.” Ferndown Town Council is carrying out the improvements said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for Victoria Road to be refreshed and for the people of Ferndown to have access to a more flexible environment which will bring benefits for many years to come.” Ferndown Town Council will reportedly work closely with businesses and experts to design a “flexible Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to the Newsletter The New Blackmore Vale Magazine Salisbury &Avon Magazine The Purbeck Gazette For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 23:25 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week Patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving some late sunshine to end to the day though a few showers may graze the south coast Feeling chilly beneath clear skies with a patchy frost possible in rural spots Another dry and settled day with plenty of sunny spells Cloud spilling from the east by the evening Widely dry and settled with high pressure dominating this week Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Journalism & News from Bournemouth University January 17, 2025 //  by  With support from Dorset Council Ferndown Town Council will remove deteriorating benches and planters to make way for a new sustainable planting scheme and functional seating Planters to be removed to make way for a new sustainable planting scheme Image: Cat LindsayThe council is due to begin work on Victoria Road on the 20th of January This follows positive discussions with Ferndown Town Council and teams within Dorset Initial conversations put forward by Ferndown ward members Cllr Cathy Lugg and Cllr Mike Parkes led to Litter Free Dorset carrying out an engagement exercise The exercise revealed people liked the idea of benches and planters The current benches and planters have deteriorated beyond repair which has allowed improvements to start being made said he was “really pleased” the work could begin this early on in the year The works include removing the old planters to make way for a “carefully designed landscaping scheme” He feels that these improvements will make Victoria Road a “more pleasant experience” A key focus for the new scheme will be protecting biodiversity specially selected trees and sustainable landscaping to keep the area vibrant and environmentally conscious Ferndown Town Council hope to design a ‘future-ready town’ by working with local businesses and experts Cllr Terry Cordery said it is a “wonderful opportunity” and the people of Ferndown will have “access to a more flexible environment which will bring us benefits for many years to come” Category: , Tag: , , Copyright © 2025 Buzz · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme Charity | Posted on February 6th, 2025 | return to news has opened its 10th retail shop which will offer sustainable with all proceeds directly supporting the hospice’s vital services The House Clearance Shop is located at 44-46 Victoria Road in Ferndown and opened on 29 January The shop was officially launched by Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset the local community was invited to meet the team Purchasing preloved items not only supports the charity but benefits the environment by preventing landfill waste Lewis-Manning’s Director of Retail Susan Newcombe said: “We are thrilled to be opening our 10th shop in Ferndown a vibrant hub at the heart of the communities we serve This is not only an opportunity to offer even more amazing bargains but also to highlight the important role our house clearance and recycling services play in supporting those with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Poole and the added benefit of 20 free car parking spaces which makes shopping more convenient for our customers “We’re incredibly proud of the impact our charity has on sustainability preventing them from ending up in landfill and saving an impressive 107,349.70 kg in CO2 emissions Expanding our retail network will help us further this mission and generate much-needed funds for our services.” The hospice is grateful to the many local businesses who supported the opening Lewis-Manning’s house clearance service helps those moving Lewis-Manning’s team can offset the value of any preloved items against the cost of the clearance For a free, no obligation quote, call 01202 086051, visit lewis-manning.org.uk/house-clearance, or email house.clearance@lewis-manning.org.uk Charity, Ferndown | Posted on December 19th, 2024 | return to news An adult social care centre has experienced a “Christmas miracle” after the Ferndown community rallied together and donated lots of books to replace 20 stolen from the centre’s charity book sale stand the Day Service on Pennys Walk has operated a charity book stand where books donated by the public are left for sale outside during the day which relies on an ‘honesty box’ and donations from passersby goes to charities chosen by workers at Ferndown Plus But colleagues were left heartbroken on 11 November when administrative officer Carol Jones went to bring in the stand at the end of the day and discovered that one or more grinches had taken 20 Christmas-themed books without leaving any payment we really enjoy raising money for charities and local organisations – it’s rewarding and it’s usually a charity close to our hearts we put out all the books that are Christmas-themed almost all were taken without any donation “We were so upset that someone would take so many books and give nothing.”  Thorne posted a message on a Facebook community group to alert neighbours to the theft supporters rallied around and donated a deluge of new books – more than enough to replace those taken She added: “As soon the word got out to the local community about what had happened “We had so many we were even able to donate some to the local Royal British Legion We’d like to thank everyone for their donations and kind words.”  the centre has raised £1,567 this year and made 33 charity donations THE Lloyds bank branch in Ferndown is set to close later this year which also includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland announced plans to shut 136 more high street branches across the UK as part of cost-cutting measures which is set to close its doors on November 17 A spokesperson for Lloyds Banking Group said the move comes as more people have transitioned to doing their banking online A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “Over 20 million customers are using our apps for on-demand access to their money and customers have more choice and flexibility than ever for their day-to-day banking Customers can also do their everyday banking at over 11,000 branches of the Post Office or in a banking hub.” All staff at the affected branches will be offered a role at another branch or in another part of their business Totally disgusting what about the elderly people who don’t do or can’t do on line banking Lloyds bank big bosses getting all the big bonuses you should be ashamed of yourself !!!!!!!!! It’s almost printing it’s own money This is the last banking Ferndown so we need a banking hub as a minimum They closed Kinson and told us to use Winton and Ferndown now they are closing Ferndown Shame on you Lloyds not everyone wants to do online banking The postoffice is also not happy and I have heard them complain to customers that they are Not a bank You are happy to take your bonuses but don’t give good service Just how far do you expect people to travel to use a bank You don’t care about your customer at all because you clearly don’t listen to them what a joke I am in shock I cannot believe another local Lloyds is closing When kinson closed we were told to use Ferndown or Winton We do not all want to do on line banking and we shouldn’t be forced into it.The post office are not happy doing your work I have heard them complain many times Tesco has stopped doing cashback and their cash machine is always out of money You have a duty to your customers but you care more about profit than customers I support vulnerable adults (mental health learning disabilities) and some can’t access online banking they need a branch to go in and talk to someone I’m very sad that yet another branch is closing I already have to drive 30 mins to my nearest branch (different bank) If this happens I will need to find another way of banking as I was told Last year this wouldn’t be happening I guess I will need to be using the Nationwide Bank next door as I refuse to use unsafe internet banking what are you doing on it that makes you think this I today received a cheque which I need to pay in How far would I have to travel if Ferndown branch is closed