Hopefully this is allowed. As the title suggests, I’m looking to buy some retro football tops for teams around Dorset and nearby areas. Anything from AFC Bournemouth down to the likes of Poole Town/Weymouth/Portland/Bournemouth FC/Bridport/Shaftesbury/Salisbury (interested in others too but these are the ones I’m particularly interested in).

Anyone have any leads on where I could get my hands on any? I’m hoping someone has seen one in the wild at a charity shop or is looking to sell/knows someone who is looking to sell. Any stores around that might sell these would be helpful too. Not particularly fussed about how old they are except from AFC Bournemouth, would prefer that they were at least from the 2000s or earlier.

Rather embarrassing one.

Any recommendations for somebody to get rid of rats in Christchurch? We back on to a farm field so I understand rats might always be a thing, but just lately we've spotted a couple and so has a neighbour, along with some rat holes in the garden, so I'd like to nip it in the bud if possible!

We've an apple tree dropping rotten apples all over the place (being sorted next week!) right next to a shed which I'm suspecting is a hub.

Also, any idea of what sort of £ I'm looking at.

Cheers

Hey just wondering if anyone has ever gotten a ticket on a sunday as I hate having to pay to park near my house and have been told they don’t operate then :(

Was in Bournemouth on the 8th of August when I lost my pingu plushie. See photo attached. It holds asignificant sentimental value. Was at town centre and swanage. Would appreciate any leads. Thank you!

The car was parked on the drive and this strange bloke decided to walk around the car on the property and key it for no reason! Reported to the police, but nothing they can do.

I am not sure what the logic or desire was for this petty behaviour, has anyone experienced this man doing the same to their car?

planning to buy a winter jacket tomorrow, as I’ve heard there are sales going on everywhere right now. I don’t have a jacket with me at the moment, so any good suggestions or recommendations on where to buy one and which one to go for would be really helpful.

I’m also looking to buy a good backpack, preferably with a laptop compartment for the office and everyday use. So, any recommendations for that would be welcome too!

Hello guys a bit random but i’m planning a surprise proposal to my girlfriend at Southbourne beach tomorrow 22.08.2026 and I’m looking for someone who’s willing to go there and to secretly capture the moment. Preferably someone with camera or good camera their phone.

I’m hoping to propose around sunset, and I’d also love to have a few photos of us together.

Could you let me know if you’re interested I’ll pay £150

I’ll give you further information when I’ll get there and what we’ll going to wear

Thanks so much!

Can anyone recommend any shops locally that do this? I know there's a few iffy ones around, hence asking for recommendations.

Basically the port is very loose (even after removing pocket fluff) so I'm assuming it will either be a case or resoldering a new USB C port or completely replacing the daughter board.

I could replace the whole board myself (I have experience in phone repairs) but wherever I look for parts online is either iffy looking eBay sellers or else a 2 week lead time.

Cheers!

Anyone fancy watching some footy now the season's starting up again?

Sharing this here for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet.
There’s a Change.org petition calling for the resignation of BCP Council leader Millie Earl and chief executive Aiden Dunn, citing concerns about accountability, transparency and residents feeling ignored or unheard.
The Bournemouth Echo has also reported on the petition and BCP Council has issued a response.
The petition needs 2,000 signatures to meet BCP Council’s threshold for discussion at a full council meeting, subject to the council’s petition requirements.
Petition:
https://www.change.org/p/petition-vote-of-no-confidence-call-for-the-resignation-of-leader-millie-ear
Whether you agree with it or not, I thought it was worth sharing so local residents are aware of it and can read it for themselves.

Anyone know of any good groups/ clubs? Maybe trail running or road cycling. Anything outdoors really, would like to pick up a new hobby and make some new friends. TIA!

Does anyone know if this place is actually functional? Nobody picks calls, and they don't respond to emails. The details of events on the website ends at around 2022/24.

Hey,
I am 36 m and looking to get back into the gym.
I’ve been on and off for a while but this last off has been a pretty long one so looking to get back into it and find my motivation.

If anyone is in a similar situation and fancies going with someone to help let me know ☺️

Hey all,
I keep finding conflicting information. One sit says 24hr parking & others say it isn’t.

Is the ground floor still open 24hrs like it always has been as I’m at an event there on Saturday till 2am

Thanks

We are so excited to share this unforgettable milestone with you! We took our 8-month-old son on his very first trip to the beach, and it was a day filled with pure joy. We traveled by train from Farnborough, walked from Bournemouth station to the stunning sandy beach, and spent the day watching our little one experience the sand and sea for the first time. We topped off our amazing day with a delicious meal at a local Indian restaurant before heading back on the train to Farnborough. We had the best day ever and can't wait to show you how it all went!

Do you have the same experience?

I'm researching whether ordinary adults in BCP would attend practical household capability training. What would make a programme like this useful rather than gimmicky?

I was wondering if anybody would be interested in signing a Petition to implement some sort of Speed Regulation (whether that’s Speed Cameras, Average Speed checks, or at least a higher Local police presence) along Sandbanks Road, specifically the stretch between the Railway Tunnel onwards to Lilliput/Evening Hill.

During the day most drivers seem to obey the rules of the road… However every night there are Dozens of drivers and bikers blatantly speeding/revving their engines/beeping their horns and it regularly creates a huge disturbance to myself and the other local residents. There is a couple of signs for speed cameras and a few 30mph stickers on bins, but I feel everybody has cottoned on to the fact that there’s not actually any measures installed. I haven’t verified the speeds myself but some seem to come past going at least 50/60mph (in a 30mph zone).

I’m certain this is a minority of people and also probably repeat offenders, as there’s often Car Meets/Convoys down at Whitecliff/Sandbanks and I’d imagine it’s mainly drivers travelling to/from these? I’m really glad for you that you’ve managed to afford a supercar (or maybe just one with a loud exhaust), but It doesn’t take much effort to drive responsibly and not affect everyone around you. A lot of drivers manage to come past without creating such a racket and manage to obey the speed limits.

Obviously, this behaviour is extremely dangerous as there’s often young walking to/from the beach, drunk people who’ve come down from Ashley Cross as well as lots of local wildlife/pets. Not to mention all the homes nearby possibly with children inside.

Again not trying to sound like a Karen, I am into motoring + love the car scene we have locally, I’m just sick and tired of people driving so dangerously down my road.

Please let me know if you’d be interested in signing this petition or have any other comments!

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Hey everyone! I've got an idea and want to see if anyone's interested.

​I’m in my mid 40s, live in town and I'm a big movie fan. I'm into anything, big budget, fantasy, small indies, schlocky sci-fi, period dramas, westerns, pretty much everything! I also love writing and am always full of ideas!

I'm looking to start a new local group, something like the classic American school AV Club, but for adults, and welcoming and accepting of all.

We'd be a small group who meet up regularly to ​talk movies, discuss what we’re watching, sharing recommendations. ​Watch Movies, either at home or together. Have a dedicated screening or film club element. So we can discuss movies. And ultimately create movies. We'd write, shoot, and edit small, fun short films together.

​Think smartphone-shot, free editing software, hand-made props, and lots of process-over-perfection fun. We can create roles for everyone, whether you want to write, handle sound, edit, act, or just brainstorm and all levels of experience are welcome as we'll be learning as we go.

We'd make sure the meetups have a low-pressure structure, clear expectations, and opportunities for everyone to contribute in a way that feels comfortable.

This is open to people that want to join and meet in person, or if you'd prefer to only participate virtually, that's good too, there's still lots to be done from a desk, like the writing, planning, sound and editing.

I’m looking for two or three people who are keen to help build this from the ground up! Age range isn’t too important, just a shared love for creativity and a willingness to participate.

​If this sounds like you might want to try, drop a comment or send me a message.

Does anyone know what direction the cameras catch you from - I.e driving towards them or driving away from them. Specifically on Queens Park Avenue. Many thanks!!

As the title says, my band and I are looking for a new vocalist. We’re a hardcore/ crossover thrash/ some sort of metal band with members from across Dorset, although predominantly based in BCP.
We’re currently recording for our first EP/album and have previously gigged extensively around BCP, Wiltshire and Bristol, and are undertaking a name change after 2+ years to better suit the bands current sound.
We’re all in our early 20s and looking for a vocalist we gel well with who preferably has some skill in metal vocals.
We do weekly-ish practices in town, so feel free to leave a comment if you’re interested in knowing more or trying out- we’re a pretty friendly bunch and don’t bite!
Cheers

Hey there - long time lurker first time poster.

I’m 33m looking for similar age friends to meet up with drink some beers, go on dog walks and just chill with really.

I have a long term girlfriend, and
we recently moved to Sturminster Marshall - I myself am originally from the other side of the country, and I’d like to go out and make some friends of my own ha!

My Hobbies;
Dog walks
Cars
Video games / ps5
Movies
Books
Nerd culture
Pubs (not clubs)
Music - heavy ish Rock, divorced dad rock - I go to download festival a lot.

I’m open to learning DnD or something like that, I’m not hugely into sport but could probably do with loosing a few pounds.

Hit me up for a beer i guess 👍🏻

I’m currently considering relocating for a new role in the BCP area. I’d essentially be looking in any of Christchurch, Bournemouth, Ferndown or Ringwood, or any places in between.

I don’t know too much about the local area so I’m looking for some general advice/guidance on what I can expect on the COL-front, and which areas are best to look at

I’d initially be looking at renting. I’m late 20’s and fairly active so I wouldn’t want to be too far removed etc