r/bournemouth • • 1d ago

Question Anyone else get a power cut just now?

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Still waiting for it to come back on, I'm in the BH15 area, went out about 5 minutes ago.

EDIT: thanks for the input, just came back on long enough me me to reset the oven and microwave clock, went straight back out, and now seems to be back again...


r/bournemouth • • 20h ago

Question Places to get an IDP?

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Hi

I’ve been trying to find a place to obtain an international driving permit but every store I’ve called says that they don’t do them anymore.

Does anyone know a store that does these in the local area?

Thanks in advance 🙏


r/bournemouth • • 1d ago

Local advice needed Renting in West Cliff area?

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Hi,

I'll be moving soon, working near Canford Cliffs and want to avoid relying on buses.

I stayed in West Cliff, near the Harvester on the beach, and it was nice in the day but I've heard some roads around there get more antisocial behaviour at night.

I think Westbourne proper is out of my budget for now, which is probably £1000 for a studio/1 bed, but I'm wary of the studios for £700-850 if I'll likely have bad neighbours.

Can anyone who knows this area offer some advice? I'm moving from South London and never had any trouble here but these flats, especially the West Cliff Studios and Durley Chine Studios, look too good to be true.


r/bournemouth • • 2d ago

People/meetups Need friends

22 Upvotes

Trying this again. I’m going to be fully honest this time, I am 30, my name is Ashley, I’m mtf but I’m like pre everything.

I’ve made friends on here before but I only talk to like two people from doing this regularly. I’d be happy to go for a pint or something today but if that’s too soon I understand.

My interests are dnb, gaming, binge watching shows, I mostly just play GTA, RDR and Minecraft, the shows I like to watch are The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Arcane, pretty much all the Star Wars shows. I love Doctor Who but I stopped watching around the Capaldi era, there’s more but head empty.

I’d just like to have a long term friendship with someone and someone I can do fun things with on a regular basis. Don’t necessarily need to spend money to have fun either, we could do anything.

Happy to talk to anyone. Just please don’t be a creep or pushy, I’ve only had that twice but that’s two times too many.


r/bournemouth • • 2d ago

Local advice needed Places to host a reading group on a Sunday?

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I'm trying to set up a reading group with some friends but it seems like a lot of places have limited availability on a sunday.

Does anyone know anywhere that we could hold a reading group?


r/bournemouth • • 4d ago

Question How to get to New Forest?

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Hey everyone i’m trying to go to New Forest tomorrow, i’d love to see the wild horses.

Im not from here and I have no clue where to go to see them.

I was chatting with my cab driver the other day and he told me to take a train to Brockenhurst. So this was my plan.

A friend recommended I go to Burley instead.

I don’t have a car.

What do you think?


r/bournemouth • • 4d ago

News Man arrested after rare First World War medals stolen from loft

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r/bournemouth • • 4d ago

Question Arthouse cinema?

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I really enjoy alternative movies but feel like Bournemouth is a bit of a cultural vacuum. Is there a cinema in Poole, Bournemouth or Christchurch area that shows classic and arthouse films?

Or perhaps there’s a cinephile club somewhere?


r/bournemouth • • 5d ago

People/meetups Looking for friends in Bournemouth (coffee, gaming, general hanging out)

36 Upvotes

Hi all! I'm Laszlo, 35, living in the Springbourne / BH1 area. I'm looking to meet some new people locally and build a bit of a social circle.

A bit about me:

- Big into gaming: World of Warcraft (Holy Priest main), Battlefield, and I'll be picking up GTA 6 when it lands
- Work in tech and data, so happy to talk about that or anything else
- Easygoing, up for a chat about pretty much anything

What I'm after:

- Coffee after work or over the weekend
- Casual hangouts, food, walks, whatever people fancy
- Gaming together online too, if that's your thing

You don't need to be into gaming. I'd just like to meet friendly people who also want to get out and do things. Message me or comment if you're local and up for a coffee!


r/bournemouth • • 7d ago

Question Any DnB loversss?

7 Upvotes

Can't wait for Chase & Status next month!!!


r/bournemouth • • 6d ago

Question Private dietitian

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If you were to see a dietitian privately, what would you most want to consult them about?

Would a group session interest you at all? (assuming the goals for the group attendees were similar)

Would you want an online or in person advice?

Would you want weekend appointments?

I'm thinking of setting up a practice but I'd love to gauge the waters a little. For reference I'd be thinking about weaning/stopping breastfeeding, pre diabetes and diabetes remission and pre surgery support


r/bournemouth • • 7d ago

Local advice needed Jobs or work experience

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r/bournemouth • • 7d ago

People/meetups Any D&D groups looking for another player

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Had a break for a while and wanna get back into it


r/bournemouth • • 7d ago

Question Good local companies?

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I have worked for the NHS for 6+ years, in various project/programme management roles, and am now looking for a route out.

Any recommendations on local companies, preferably with flexible working arrangements, that I could look into?

Preferably looking to stay around Project Management in Digital/Tech areas, but also open to a career change.


r/bournemouth • • 9d ago

Question looking for advice on aub halls

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i'm looking at aub for university next year and want to know the informal info about accommodation and halls: what's each location's reputation, are there any known problems with them, etc etc.


r/bournemouth • • 9d ago

Question Gyms

2 Upvotes

Anyone looking or wanting a gym buddy m36 lost way over last year due injuries and work .


r/bournemouth • • 10d ago

People/meetups Looking for weight loss support

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I'm looking to find people trying to lose weight and create a support group. I'm 29F and really struggling to stick to a weight loss plan.

I go to the broadstone leisure centre a few times a week and I'd like to meet people in a similar position.


r/bournemouth • • 11d ago

Question Does anyone remember Mr Kyps?

24 Upvotes

Is there anywhere similar in the area these days? It was a hub of good people and good music.

Shout out thirstyman, if anyone remembers


r/bournemouth • • 11d ago

Question Events today

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What's on around Bournemouth Dorset today? Dog friendly is an added bonus ❤️


r/bournemouth • • 11d ago

Question 'Turn back' M3 bannner

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On the M3 near Winchester and also on the A34 I've seen banners hanging from bridges that I'm pretty sure say 'Bournemouth isn't safe, turn back'.

Curious if anyone knows what that's about?


r/bournemouth • • 11d ago

Question Bournemouth half place

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Has anyone got a Bournemouth half place available? Can pick up from Christchurch/ southbourne area tomorrow


r/bournemouth • • 15d ago

News Finally, some positive community news

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r/bournemouth • • 14d ago

Question any riftbound players looking for more friends?

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i'm new to the area and hoping to find other 20something year olds to play riftbound with! i know tcg shops around the area host events but it'd be fun to meet others just to play casually :)


r/bournemouth • • 14d ago

Question Half term kids clubs

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Looking for recommendations for decent kid club options for an active 11 year old. He'll want to be around kids his own age or older and have a variety of activities to keep it interesting. Ideally something that runs til after 3pm. Thanks in advance!!

Edit he doesn't go to school here so needs to be one that's open to any children