News - The Charminster Traders Association
January 2012
New Member Page - Parker Business Supoprt
Visit the Parker Business Support page.
November 2011
New Member Page - Hi-Therapies
December 2011
Charminster's First Christmas Tree!
November 2011
New Member Page - NRG Appliances
Visit the NRG Appliances Page.
November 2011
Charminster Christmas Tree 'Switch on'
The Richmond, 153 Charminster Road // Friday, 2nd December 2011 // 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Carol Singing and Roasted Chestnuts
Come along and join the Charminster Traders getting in the Christmas Spirit
Click on the thumbnail to view the poster.
November 2011
Charminster Traders Association AGM 2011
The CTA AGM was held on Thursday, 6th October 2011. Many thanks to all those who attended. In accordance with our constitution, the committee members reported on the activities and finances for the past year and resigned their positions. Nominations were received, there are 2 new faces on the committee with 4 being re-elected for a further year. The 2011 - 2012 committee are:
- Chairman
- Vice Chairman
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Members Secretary
- Fund Raising Secretary
- Lesley Stephenson
- Margaret Annable
- Maggie Barnaby
- Mike Golden
- Neil De Myne
- Sarah Patient
- Head 2 Toe Security
- Paul Watts Estate Agents
- Barnaby's Opticians
- Martin and Company Accountants
- Charminster Post Office
- Flowers at 166
November 2011
Updated Member Page - Head 2 Toe Security
Visit the Head 2 Toe Security - Security Equipment and Clothing Page.
November 2011
New Member Page - Hospitality Sports and Business Club Ltd
Visit the Hospitality Sports and Business Club Ltd Page.
November 2011
Flowers at 166 November 2011 Newsletter
October 2011
Welcome to Charminster Signs
Charminster Traders Association and local ward councillors jointly paid for two welcome to Charminster Signs. This one is located in Upper Charminster as you enter Charminster from Cemetery Junction and the other is in Lower Charminster just by the FiveWays Roundabout.
In the picture is: Councillor Cheryl Johnson, Charminster Traders Association Chairman Lesley Stephenson of Head 2 Toe Security, Councillor Mark Anderson and Charminster Traders Association Secretary Maggie Barnaby from Barnaby’s opticians.
October 2011
New Members Pages - RSPCA Veterinary Clinic and Charminster Service and MOT Centre
Visit the RSPCA Veterinary Clinic Page.
Visit the Charminster Service and MOT Centre Page.
September 2011
Charminster Traders AGM
Another year has flown by and it’s time for the Charminster Traders Annual General Meeting.
This year it will take place on Thursday, 6th October at 6pm at The Richmond and the October CTA meeting will follow on after the AGM from 6.30pm.
AT the AGM the current committee present a report on activities in the past year and give details of the accounts of the association.
Then the committee has to resign and invite members to put themselves forward for election onto the committee.
The 6 positions on the committee are;
- Chairman
- Vice Chairman
- Secretary
- Members Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fund Raising Secretary
During the past year the Treasurer Nassy Smith resigned as she no longer works in the Charminster Area. Her duties were absorbed by Maggie Barnaby and Lesley Stephenson for the remainder of the year.
Please do try and come along, even if you can only stay for the AGM, as you do have a vote and we are always looking for more traders to get involved as you all have businesses in the area.
September 2011
Charminster in Bloom - Bus Shelter Flowers
September 2011
Recent Bournemouth Flooding
We had our monthly C.T.A. meeting yesterday and reported on all the damage done to various businesses in Charminster Road during the awful flooding on the Thursday of the Air Show week.
Many businesses were severely effected by this. Town and Country Communications at 346-348 Charminster Road (telephone number 01202 514444) were completely flooded and at present are running their business from a portacabin at the back of the shop while it is being refurbished!
They are still open for business while their shop is being refurbished.
August 2011
New Members - Edukation Ltd and Indigo Travel
August 2011
New Charminster Traders Association Leaflet and Updated Map
Charminster Traders Association Map - August 2011
Small Version - Map // Large Version - Map
Charminster Traders Association Leaflet - August 2011
Small Version - Leaflet // Large Version - Leaflet
August 2011
Charminster Family Fun Day
Sunday, 14th August 2011 - 12 midday-4pm at Cyril Park Children's Area (at the bottom of Cyril Road), Charminster
August 2011
BBQ - Charminster in Bloom
BBQ at Richmond Pub - Tuesday, 9th August 6-8pm
Tickets £6 (bbq, salad, wine or soft drink)
To raise money for Charminster in Bloom - flower displays, hanging baskets along Charminster Road.
For tickets please contact Maggie at Barnaby's Opticians, 152 Charminster Road (opp Richmond Pub) Tel: 01202 526341 or call in. www.barnabysopticians.com
July 2011
New Member - Headquarters
June 2011
Beware Bogus Invoices
Beware bogus invoices from Flash Media Ltd.
June 2011
Charminster in Bloom
We have ordered 23 hanging baskets from Kings Park Nursery to be displayed on the lampposts with brackets in Charminster Road.
The baskets will be installed and maintained by King’s Park Nursery to ensure they look their best at all times and get watered 3 times a week. We hope to have the baskets installed in either the week beginning 6th June or if not, then definitely the following week.
A first for Charminster will also be grow bags of flowers on the top of the bus shelters from Five Ways Roundabout to the Junction of Heron Court Road. These won’t be installed at the same time as the hanging baskets as they were only ordered at the beginning of May and so need more time to grow, but they should look stunning.
Due to some funding that we received, we have also ordered 2 flower pedestals which have been painted and we hope will soon be installed. We are just waiting to find out the prices of some other planters that Kings Park Nursery have which they will let us have but we need to pay for the painting and planting. Lesley walked through Charminster with the head garden from Kings Park and they looked at all the potential sites for flowers which would not upset the visibility for the traffic or pedestrians.
Sarah from Flowers at 166 and Lauren Day from Ellis Jones have been busy organising fund raising events to make sure the flowers are bigger and better than ever this year, especially as we have our newly painted lamp posts this year.
The first event was a Cocktail evening held at Breeze and we raised £385 for the flowers. The president and several executive members of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade came along and donated £250 towards Charminster in Bloom so more than £600 was raised on the night – A fabulous start. If you want to make a donation to Charminster IN Bloom, please see Sarah, Lauren, Maggie or Lesley.
May 2011
Street Cleaner for Charminster
Street Cleaner for Charminster - Bournemouth Echo
May 2011
Charminster Roadworks
Major highway improvements at the junction of Charminster Road, Alma Road and Richmond Park Road are now in the final stages, and are due to be complete on 27th May 2011.
The final phase to the Charminster Road Rescue project will be carried out over the next week and will include road resurfacing and traffic signal works. During this period it will be essential to carry out works over a number of evenings which will extend until 11:30pm.
The major highway scheme has included:
- - the repair and reconstruction of the roads within the junction
- - the replacement of all kerbs
- - the resurfacing of all the pavements
- - upgrading the existing traffic signals
- - improving facilities for pedestrians including the provision of a new controlled crossing facility on Charminster Road
- - 'Advanced Stop Lines' for cyclists installed on all approaches to the junction to improve road safety.
Councillor Michael Filer, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: "This has been a large scheme and we have aimed to do it in the best possible way for local residents and businesses. I would like to thank residents, businesses and motorists for their patience and would ask that they remain patient throughout the next two weeks whilst we complete the final stages."
"The aim of Road Rescue is to bring our roads and pavements up to the standard expected. Since the launch earlier last year the teams have been working across the Borough to repair potholes, carry out necessary structural works, as well as resurface and refresh road markings across the town."
Lesley Stephenson, Chairman of Charminster Traders Association, added; "These have been much needed major improvement works and the Council has worked hard to keep disruption to a minimum. On behalf of Charminster Traders I would like to thank the Council for programming these works so that they have had as little impact as possible on the local businesses community."
"Once the works are complete we are planning to remind everyone to visit Charminster and an advertising campaign will be launched on 4 June."
The Charminster Road Rescue project will be complete by 27th May 2011 in time for the Charminster Trader’s advertising campaign on 4th June 2011 which is aimed to encourage visitors and shoppers to Charminster.
December 2010
Bournemouth Chamber Christmas Window display competition
22nd November 2010
Christmas Offers with Yellow Buses
Members of the Charminster Traders have a special offer in the run up to Christmas when you show your Yellow Bus Ticket or Glo Card. - Visit www.bybus.co.uk/offers/christmas-saver/ for all offers - Offers valid between 1st - 31st December unless specifically mentioned in individual terms and conditions.
30th October 2010
Charminster Traders Association AGM 2010
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHARMINSTER TRADERS ASSOCIATION
This is formal notice that the Annual General Meeting of Charminster Traders Association will be held on 9th November, 2010, at the Brunswick Hotel, 199 Malmesbury Park Road, Charminster, commencing at 6.p.m.
The Committee will report on its work, present a statement of account, and then resign.
The A.G.M. shall elect a new committee, vote on recommendations and any amendments to the constitution.
The Committee shall be elected at this meeting by members present.
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail and indicate as to whether or not you shall be attending.
MARGARET BARNABY
SECRETARY OF CHARMINSTER TRADERS ASSOCIATION
31st August 2010
Plod along the prom for Age Concern Bournemouth - Leaflet
July 2010
Winton Carnival 2010 Photos
Here are a selection of photos of the various stalls from the Charminster Traders Association at the recently held Winton Carnival 2010.
June 2010
Fathers Day Competition 2010 Photos
The Head 2 Toe Fathers Day Competition was a great success with 92 entries for the Mayor Of Bournemouth to judge. Many thanks to Wonderful Kitchen for donating some prizes and for hosting the judging, and to Paul Watts Estate Agents, The Original Barber Co, Barnaby’s Optitions and On Yer Bike for donating prizes. There were 9 lucky winners.
June 2010
Charminster Fun Day
The Charminster Fun Day is taking place on Sunday, 15 August 2010, 12midday - 4pm at Cyril Play Park, Cyril Road. This will be the first Funday provided in Charminster and is hoped this will be an annual event.
Charminster Fun Day Leaflet - Front Side - Back Side
Activities / Events
- Organisers of the event are running a competition through Malmesbury Park School to get the children to create a time capsule and include what they think would be of interest in 200 years.
- A history / memory tent will be present at the event providing information of local history to fellow residents.
- The funday will theme traditional entertainment such as Punch n Judy show (1.00-2.00pm), Story Time (2.00-2.30pm), in addition a Live Band will play (noon-1.00pm) and organ music playing during the afternoon.
- There will be food stalls such as old-fashioned sweets, hog roast and ice-cream van.
- Traditional children’s sporting activities will take place, including; skipping, hoops, sack, three leg and egg and spoon races. There will also be games for smaller children such as follow the leader, Simon says, parachute fun and songs.
- Children’s game stalls will be present, including trampolines, face-painting and football game ‘how quick can you kick’
- The funday will also include a visit from the Fire Brigade and the Police PITO van.
15th February 2010
Charminster Roadworks
More Roadworks in Charminster this week
6th February 2010
Charminster Road - Wellington Road roundabout
Charminster Road - Wellington Road roundabout
Temporary nighttime (7.00pm - 6.00am) carriageway restrictions on Monday, 8th February 2010 until Friday, 12th February 2010 during Bournemouth Borough Council’s highways alterations
Signed diversion route in operation.
Some Delays expected.
6th February 2010
Roadworks Alma Road - Winton Banks to Waterloo Road
Roadworks Alma Road - Winton Banks to Waterloo Road
Temporary road closure to eastbound traffic until 22nd February 2010 during Southern Gas Networks installation of new gas main.
Signed diversion route in operation.
Delays expected.
For more information visit: Bournemouth Roadworks
6th February 2010
CTA Meeting Minutes - February 2010
27th January 2010
Presentation by Alison Gidman of the Valuation Office Agency on Business Rates
All Charminster Traders Association members are invited to a FREE presentation by Alison Gidman of the Valuation Office Agency on Business Rates.
A number of businesses are concerned about the increases they are facing in their business rates from April 2010.
Alison was keen to set up a meeting as soon as possible so that if anything arises as a result of this meeting for individuals - or blocks of properties - to come forward where it is felt the level of values may be incorrect, then there would be time for the office to take all matters into consideration prior to the publication of the full list and where possible carry out amendments prior to it coming into force.
Apparently bills will be received mid March, and beyond this date you are to register an appeal, if you feel the information the Valuation Office Agency have used in your summary valuation is incorrect, then there is still time to question this prior to invoices being sent out.
The meeting is on Wednesday, 17th February at the Executive Suite at AFC Bournemouth from 6.00pm
It is expected to last till 8.00pm and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Please do try and attand as it will be a great oportunity to get a greater understanding of your business rates and how they have been calculated. Alison is a expert in this field and will hopefully be able to answer any questions that you may have.
This event is run by Bournemouth Chamber
15th January 2010
Free Customer Service Training Brochure
Customer Service Training Brochure PDF
19th December 2009
Roadworks Alma Road - Winton Banks to Waterloo Road
Temporary carriageway and footway restrictions on 11th January 2010 until 10th February 2010 during Southern Gas Networks installation of new gas main.
Delays are expected.
For more information visit: Bournemouth Roadworks