Councillor Lisa Northover

Playbuilder – Knyveton Gardens Consultation Results 2010

2010-03-10T15:27:00.001Z

Text During November 2009, Bournemouth Borough Council sent out a survey to over 1000 households surrounding Knyveton and Spencer Gardens. From this we received just over 200 responses, of these responses 23% of people had children under the age of 18. The recent loss of the Green Flag award for the park prompted us to ask you, the residents, how you use Knyveton Gardens. From your answers we

LOVE SINGING? LOVE SOUL? NEW POP AND SOUL CHOIR AIMS TO GET BOURNEMOUTH SINGING

2010-03-09T15:19:00.002Z

TextLOVE SINGING? LOVE SOUL? NEW POP AND SOUL CHOIR AIMS TO GET BOURNEMOUTH SINGING With popularity amongst talent shows at an all time high the local community is being encouraged to demonstrate its singing talents in the newest choir to hit town. Home to the internationally renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and Bournemouth International Centre which hosts chart topping performers,

Stunning sculpture designs revealed for Boscombe arts trail

2010-03-07T19:59:00.001Z

series of seven innovative sculpture designs that will be installed in Sea Road to form Boscombe’s first arts trail (subject to planning permission) have been revealed. The designs created by Dorset artist Andy Kirkby and chosen by a panel of arts professionals, local people and ward councillor Lisa Northover, reflect the ideas put forward by local residents of Sea Road and Undercliff Road, and

Wings (3.3m in height and up to 1.6m in width)

2010-03-07T19:41:00.000Z

Three pairs of cast aluminium wings appear to pull gilt rope from the ground. The wings will be colour coated by a heavy anodized method.A single upilight will illuminate the feature from below.

6. Boat (1.9m in height, 1.3m in length and 0.9m in width)

2010-03-07T19:39:00.000Z

Limed oak dugout boat filled with a sea blue coloured resin visible from above and also through a porthole on the underside of the oak form. A single up-light will illuminate the blue resin to a soft glow. Forged copper straps will be bonded to six oars.

Helmet / Stone (3m in height and 1.4m in diameter)

2010-03-07T19:37:00.000Z

A copper diver helmet will morph into tentacle like rope twists. At the foot of the sculpture a large stone will act as a perch seat. The helmet will have an internal light fitting omitting a soft blue glow.

Feather (2m in height, 0.8m in width)

2010-03-07T19:33:00.000Z

A hardwood upright tablet in seasoned oak, copper clad on one side with etched engravings of local history, including the story of Mary and Percy Shelley, the Boscombe whale and the Spa. A cast iron feather will be aligned to the right and a single up-light on the left side will be put in place to illuminate the interpretive text.

Bench (0.85m in height and 2m in width)

2010-03-07T19:31:00.000Z

A two person seating feature with a resin casting that will contain a coloured mosaic, reflecting the architecture opposite. The mosaic will be up-lit providing mild colour illumination.

Sunfish (2m in height, 2.2m in width and 0.2m in depth)

2010-03-07T19:27:00.000Z

The Sunfish will be cast in solid bronze with a gilded rope feature being part of the casting. The Rider element will be made from cast bronze and iron.

Orientation Feature (2.3m in height and 1.2m in diameter)

2010-03-07T19:24:00.000Z

An encapsulated resin dome with glass Tiffany style lampshade insertions to resemble Jellyfish. The resin dome will be tinted with blue and turquoise pigment. Details of the other sculptures to be discovered along the trail will be etched onto a table surrounding the dome. Six rope twists in solid copper emerge from the ground to cage the dome. The sculpture will be up-lit directly beneath the

More about the Stunning sculpture designs revealed for Boscombe arts trail

2010-03-05T17:50:00.004Z

About Andy KirkbyAndy Kirkby has worked as a sculptor on public realm projects for over 25 years using a variety of materials. Recent local commissions include the ‘Garden in the forest’ sculpture for Bishop of Winchester school and 'Orrery' a large hand cranked automata, Puddletown. About the Project PanelThe project panel is made up of arts professionals and local people including public art

2010-03-05T15:39:00.000Z

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Improved walking and cycling routes for Boscombe

2010-03-05T12:53:00.000Z

New cycle routes, zebra crossings and improved walking routes, including lighting to Woodland Walk, are just a number of improvements to be rolled out across Boscombe. Work will begin next week (Monday 8 March) on the ‘Links to Schools’ programme aimed at providing safer routes for children to walk and cycle to school. Once complete the scheme will provide better walking and cycling routes for

International Womens Day

2010-03-05T10:56:00.000Z

International Womens Day Saturday 6th March 1-5pm Kings Pk School Ashley Rd Boscombe http://bit.ly/9QnN5U

Free gardening fitness event

2010-03-05T10:53:00.001Z

Free gardening fitness event at the AECC (13-15 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DF) this Saturday (6th March) 11am – 3pm called SPRING INTO SPRINGWe are delighted to announce that award-winning garden designer Janine Pattison will be delivering a talk at our event between 1:15pm – 2:15pmhttp://www.aecc.ac.uk/cms/site/news/janine-pattison-to-attend-spring-into-spring.aspx Other highlights of the

Boscombe Arts Trail

2010-03-05T10:52:00.003Z

Bournemouth Creatives meeting On the 17th March Andy Kirkby will be coming to talk to us about sculpture and the Sea Road project he has been commissioned for. Andy works in many materials creating everything from single pieces of varying scale up to automata - so come along and immerse yourself in the world of 3D artwork for an evening. The meeting will start at 6.30pm and it's £5 to get in or

Reef Encounter

2010-03-05T10:51:00.002Z

There’s rock, soul and more from Katy Tizzard singing live at Reef Encounter this Friday night. From 8pm. Admission Free. Book a table or booth on 01202 280656 or just come and listen at the bar.

Sowing bluebells and planting trees

2010-03-05T10:50:00.000Z

Sowing bluebells and planting trees Following a successful funding application, we can now sow bluebells in the woods and plant some trees. Come along, with coffee and snacks on Sunday 7th March from 10am. We will be on the open ground in Littledown Common just past the woods. Nearest road is Harewood Ave.http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=347863179531

Reef study

2010-03-05T09:30:00.001Z

I have not seen the report on the surf reef so I am in the dark about the expert view! However, I don't think we need to see it to know what local people want. Most of the surfers I have spoken to have said that it does create a wave, but it is too fast for the stand up surfers, more popular with body borders. They also say that with some adjustments the reef could be made more effective, so

Boscombe News

2010-02-20T09:09:00.001Z

The Silly Army 1.00pm Sundays Kings Park Kings Park Bournemouth thesillyarmy@yahoo.co.uk Free outdoor games club over 18's recruiting now. Spacehoppers, Frisbee, Ball & Running about games. Good fun & great exercise! Operation tackles drugs offences in Boscombe Officers from the East Cliff,Springbourne and Boscombe West Neighbourhood Safer Team seized more than 100 drugs wraps and several

Bournemouth Council Tax set to rise by 2.9%

2010-02-17T15:16:00.002Z

Residents in Bournemouth will see the Council’s element of their Council Tax rise by 2.9% in 2010/11, if Cabinet’s recommendation is agreed by Full Council next week (23 February). This would see an estimated rise of £36 per year for the Council’s element of the Council Tax, and around a £45 increase overall (taking into account the Police and Fire Authority precepts). Today’s recommendation

Operation tackles drugs offences in Boscombe

2010-02-17T15:09:00.000Z

Officers from the East Cliff,Springbourne and Boscombe West Neighbourhood Safer Team seized more than 100 drugs wraps and several vehicles during an operation aimed at tackling drug misuse in Boscombe – one of the team’s current priorities. Under Operation Salmon officers worked with the Dorset Police Traffic Department and made use of ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) to identify

Boscombe This Week including Valentines disco and the launch of Boscombe historical society

2010-02-12T14:01:00.001Z

Valentines Disco Sat 13th at Asda Church 8pm - 1am. Soul Lovers grooves +house music. Free Entry & Snacks chillin room & soft drink Clean Time Sound SystemA Wessex Area Pictorial Quiz Show: no prizes, just for fun! - Leader: Eric Watson 13th February 2.30. Town Crier Dorchester (4 times national town crier champion) - Speaker: Alistair Chisholm 16th February, 7.30pm Christchurch - A

Who voted to build the Imax?

2010-02-02T18:09:00.000Z

Copied from a comment on Bournemouth Echo Website: Every time this topic is mentioned, the same words get repeated. Yes the Liberal Democrats were running the council, but they, the Conservatives, Labour, the Independents and the Daily Echo all supported the proposed wet weather facility. The actual votes were: FOR the Imax Liberal Democrats (9), Messrs Fudge, Millward, Wall, Mantock, Brandwood

News and Events in Boscombe, including - Emergency walk in centre for all in Boscombe

2010-01-30T19:09:00.002Z

Boscombe and Springbourne Walk in Health Centre open to all, even if you are registered with another doctor YOU can just walk between 8am until 8pm, 7 days a week and 365 days a year where rgent walk-in appointments are available throughout the opening times. The Centre is at 11 Shelley Rd Boscombe. Free locks installed - book for yours to be done before March! http://bit.ly/6o5t9N Call 0300