What’s on for kids?

from Allendale Magazine | Jul - Sep 2022

by Dorset View

With my other hat on

What’s on for kids at the Allendale?

As well as activities and events for adults, we have a fantastic range of activities for children. Some regular - some coming up soon and not to be missed! Let’s find out more…

Regular

babyballet (Mondays)

Children aged between 18 months and 5 years will gain skills such as confidence, co-ordination, balance, rhythm, posture and musicality. Please contact Miss Claire on 07915 665120 or bournemouthandpoole@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk.

Tappy Toes (Mondays)

An award winning, fun and active dance/ movement class for boys and girls with their parent, for 1-5 year olds. zoe@tappytoes.com to book in, or call Zoe on 07957 148960 for details.

Coming in August – don’t miss!

Stagecoach (Tuesdays)

Classes run after school on Tuesdays! Children develop Creative Courage for life, whilst learning new skills in Acting, Dance and Singing! For more, call Emily on 07732 719371 or email wimborne@stagecoach.co.uk

Shining Stars (Wednesdays)

Drama classes for 2-4 year olds on Wednesday mornings. We explore different themes weekly with costumes, props, stories and music. Please visit www. shiningstarsdrama.co.uk or contact 07966 026590 for more details.

SCAPA (Saturdays)

SCAPA is running regular classes at the Allendale, from early September. To learn more and to book places, please see www. scapa.biz or call 07525 040296. Film Making Workshop, Wed 3rd Aug (9 - 13 years) – see page 25 Paint Like A Caveman, Mon 8th Aug (6 – 11 years) – see page 25 Project Dance, Thu 11th Aug – see page 25 Circus Skills, Wed 17th Aug – see page 25 Squashbox Theatre: Land of Stones and Bones, Thu 25th Aug (5+ years) – see page 25

Show In A Week, starts 22nd Aug – see page 30

Local policing teams offer commitment to communities of Dorset

With thanks to Dorset Police

Dorset Police has renewed its local plans under the Neighbourhood Engagement Commitment (NEC) initiative so communities can communicate as effectively as possible with their local neighbourhood team. The NEC establishes minimum standards and common objectives that each neighbourhood policing team aims to achieve within their policing area.

Each community in Dorset has a dedicated neighbourhood policing team, designed to be a link between the police and the public. Spending time in the local area enables relationships to be built with communities and partnership agencies, providing a cohesive approach for all.

These renewed commitments will pledge regular engagement events among communities through pop up events such as face-to-face engagements, public meetings, and digital opportunities like Facebook LIVE meetings, as well as more visible policing in communities. These will help to raise awareness of the teams and builds trust, allowing for a more focused approach to policing.

The sharing of information and intelligence helps us build profiles to support communities and partnership agencies to prevent crime, harm and anti-social behaviour.

New plans will be published on the neighbourhood policing pages of the Dorset Police website – www.dorset. police.uk – over the next few weeks.

Personal experiences are impacted by the views and perceptions of crime. These NECs will ensure a local level response to crime, which is representative and meaningful of the concerns of the communities.

Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell, of Dorset Police, said: “Dorset Police is passionate about working with our neighbourhoods as we feel neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of community engagement. Our vision is to create a safe county for everyone, and this sits at the foundation of everything we do.

“We are committed to being tough on crime, keeping people safe and putting victims first. These three elements are at the core of our day-to-day activities and will help to guide our decisions and identify our priorities and future direction.

“These NECs will help us support our local communities and understand what really matters to them. This is our purpose and will help us to achieve our vision and bring us closer to all communities, partners and visitors.”

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said: “Making policing more visible and connected is one of the policing priorities set out in my Police and Crime Plan.

“I know how important local policing is to our residents and communities - seeing and knowing who your local officers and PCSOs are, is vital to building up a well-supported and understood community and I want every resident to know who is on their beat and how to get in touch with them.

“I welcome this important pledge from Dorset Police, and I look forward to working closely with the Force over the coming months and years to build on the Neighbourhood Engagement Commitment and ensure Dorset Police officers and staff are as close as possible to the people they serve.”