Poole Pantry

17/07/2026

Important announcement:

Community Pantry will be closed on Wednesdays from 22nd July 2026 until 2nd September 2026. Please 🙏 see poster for more information.

However community meals, community fridge and Living Room will be operating as normal. -

ONLY pantry will be closed between 22/07-2/09 on Wednesdays. Instead, we will offer more games on site. Thank you for your ongoing support.

10/07/2026

❓Did you know that the Poole Pantry is part of Poole Community Exchange?

As well as our Pantry and Community Fridge, you can also get involved with:

🧑‍🍳 Community Meals
🛋️ Living room
💟 Activities and events – from cooking classes to wellbeing courses, day trips, and more!

➡️ Check out our sister page Poole Community Exchange to find out what’s going on across our organisation!

09/07/2026

☀️ Escape the heat tomorrow ☀️

Our Community Living Room is lovely and cool in this warm weather.

📌 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

Find our opening days and times to arrange your visit.

19/06/2026

🌸 Fancy a day out in beautiful Dorset gardens? 🌸

Join us for the Briantspuddle, Affpuddle and Throop Open Gardens Trip on Sunday 28th June.

🌿 Around 15 stunning gardens to explore
🚗 Transport support available if needed
🎟 Tickets from £5–£7.50

Interested? Get in touch for more details.

Contact Us
Office: 01202 733580
[email protected]

16/06/2026

🥓 Celebrate Father’s Day with us! 💙

Join us Sunday 21st June after the 10:30am service as we celebrate the amazing dads, grandads, father figures and families in our community.

✨ Everyone is welcome
🥓 Bacon sandwiches provided
💬 A lovely chance to connect and celebrate together

Come along – we’d love to see you!



Parkstone United Reformed Church

16 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 0JW

Tel no: 01202 733580/07471 838616

14/06/2026

👩‍🍳 Learn new skills in the kitchen! 🍲

Our Cookery School offers hands-on cooking classes with a professional chef every Tuesday, 9am–12pm.

✔ Ingredients included
✔ Friendly and practical sessions
✔ Just £5 per session

📌 Booking essential – watch this space for new dates!

12/06/2026

🌿 Feeling overwhelmed? Would you like to learn some strategies that could help?🌿

Join our FREE Self Care & Wellbeing Course on Wednesdays, 10am–12pm in Livingston Hall.

Learn practical ways to support your wellbeing in a friendly, welcoming environment. 💚

📍 Spaces available – booking required
📩 Find out more and contact us to book: https://poolecommunityexchange.org.uk/2026/03/25/self-care-and-wellbeing-course/

10/06/2026

🌿 Step away from the busyness of life and find space to reflect 🌿

Join us for our monthly retreat days to Hilfield Friary – a peaceful opportunity for rest, reflection and connection in beautiful surroundings.

📅Tuesday 16th June

📅Tuesday 14th July
📅 Tuesday 18th August
🕗 8:00am – 6:30pm
📍 Hilfield Friary, Dorchester, Dorset

💚 Suggested donation: £5–£10
🚐 Plus a contribution towards transport

Whether you’re looking for quiet time, spiritual reflection, or simply a peaceful day away, all are welcome.

Interested? Contact the office for more information: 01202 733580 /07471 838616

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09/06/2026

🍽 Good food. Good company. Everyone welcome.

Join us for our Community Meal, available Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 12:15pm–1:30pm.

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked two-course meal in a welcoming community space.

💛 Suggested donation: £5–£8+
👨‍👩‍👧 Up to 3 children under 12 eat free

Come for the food, stay for the company.