Currently, our some of our Win on Waste sessions are still suspended, but we are working hard to direct waste toward good causes with our Directories and to get as many sessions as we can running again.

Sessions currently running in the Dorset and BCP Council areas are:

We previously ran sessions in the following locations, however we have not yet been able to get these up and running again – can you help us? If you would be interested in volunteering in any of these areas, please get in touch!

Ashley Cross

The Ashley Cross session was previously held on the last Saturday of the month at Parkstone Library from 10.30 to 12pm. The session was run by Dave and Barbara.

This session is currently suspended.

Ashley Road

The Ashley Road session takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Co-op in Ashley Road, from 10.30 to 12pm.

Due to the proposed closure of Co-op for redevelopment, this session will be moving in 2024 – we’ll advise of the new venue when we have it confirmed.

It’s run by our Ambassador, Millie with help from Harriet, Sarah and Sarah.

In 2024, this session will run on:

  • 13th January
  • 10th February
  • 9th March
  • 13th April
  • 11th May
  • 8th June
  • 13th July
  • 10th August
  • 14th September
  • 12th October
  • 9th November
  • 14th December

Broadstone

Broadstone Win on Waste ran on the first Saturday of the month at Broadstone Library between 10 and 11am and was run by Vikki Slade, Jane, Jill, Steph and Yvonne.

This session is currently suspended.

Canford Heath

Run on the second Saturday of the month from 10-11 at the Lounge One Café, Canford Heath Win on Waste was our first pilot session in 2014.

This session was organised by Monique and Nick with help from Laura, Sarah and Joanne.

This session is currently suspended.

Christchurch

Our Christchurch session is run from 10am-11.30pm at Druitt Hall, Christchurch on the first Saturday of the month (unless otherwise advised).

Gina co-ordinates and the helpers include Charlene, Lesley, Erica, Martin, Hannah, Pat and Lynn.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 6th January
  • 3rd February
  • 2nd March
  • 6th April
  • 11th May – 2nd week of the month
  • 8th June – 2nd week of the month
  • 6th July
  • 3rd August
  • 7th September
  • 5th October
  • 2nd November
  • 14th December

Corfe Mullen

Run on the third Saturday of the month at St Nicholas’ Church, Corfe Mullen 10.30am-11.30pm, by Christopher, with help from Jenny and Charlie.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 20th January
  • 17th February
  • 16th March
  • 20th April
  • 18th May
  • 15th June
  • 20th July
  • 17th August
  • 21st September
  • 19th October
  • 16th November
  • 21st December

Creekmoor

Run on the second Saturday of the month from 11.30-12.30 at Creekmoor Library, this session was organised by Monique and Nick with Ambassadors Katrina and Jane, helped by Lisa and her 2 children.

This session is currently suspended.

Hamworthy

Our Hamworthy session is run on the first Saturday of the month at Hamworthy Library from 10.30-11.30am. This is run by Moira, Ragen, Sue and Linda.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 6th January
  • 3rd February
  • 2nd March
  • 6th April
  • 4th May
  • 1st June
  • 6th July
  • 3rd August
  • 7th September
  • 5th October
  • 2nd November
  • 7th December

Kinson

The Kinson session is run on the last Saturday of the month at Kinson Library between 10.30 and 12.00. It is run by Joanne and Laura, with help from Mel.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 27th January
  • 24th February
  • 30th March
  • 27th April
  • 25th May
  • 29th June
  • 27th July
  • 31st August
  • 28th September
  • 26th October
  • 30th November
  • 28th December

Lytchett Matravers

Our session in Lytchett Matravers is run by Alex on the second Saturday of the month, between 10.00 and 11.30 at the Scout Hut.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 13th January
  • 10th February
  • 9th March
  • 13th April
  • 11th May
  • 8th June
  • 13th July
  • 10th August
  • 14th September
  • 12th October
  • 9th November
  • 14th December

Merley

The Merley Win on Waste session is run on the first Saturday of the month at the Lantern Church Hub in Merley by our Ambassadors Marion and Richard, with Penny and Claire.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 6th January
  • 3rd February
  • 2nd March
  • 6th April
  • 4th May
  • 1st June
  • 6th July
  • 3rd August
  • 7th September
  • 5th October
  • 2nd November
  • 7th December

Oakdale

Our session in Oakdale is run on the fourth Saturday of the month at Oakdale Library from 10.30-11.30am. It is organised by Lois, who also runs a collection at SML Church.

In 2024 this session will run on:

  • 27th January
  • 24th February
  • 23rd March
  • 27th April
  • 25th May
  • 22nd June
  • 27th July
  • August – NO SESSION
  • 28th September
  • 26th October
  • 23rd November
  • December – NO SESSION

Poole Town

This session runs at The Spire, Poole High Street on the third Saturday of each month, from 10.30-12.00pm.

Moira, Ragen and members of our Hamworthy team will be getting this session underway, but could you help ensure its future by volunteering with us? Come along to the session and chat with the team, or contact us if you think you would be able to help.

In 2024, this session will run on:

  • 20th January
  • 17th February
  • 16th March
  • 20th April
  • 18th May
  • 15th June
  • 20th July
  • 17th August
  • 21st September
  • 19th October
  • 16th November
  • 21st December

Southbourne

Win on Waste Southbourne previously ran on the third Saturday of the month at Southbourne Library from 10.30-12pm, run by Ambassadors, Debbie, Rachel, Sammy and Gina, with help from Kelly, Josie and Kate.

For all future sessions, Southbourne will be joining forces with Christchurch, and will run at Druitt Hall in Christchurch (details above).

Upton

We have not yet been able to reinstate our session in Upton, however, Upton Library has been kind enough to host some Win on Waste containers at which we are able to accept the following items:

  • Aluminium Foil (large bin) (Win on Waste)
  • Dental (large bin) (Win on Waste)
  • Plastic milk bottle tops (large bin) (Circular11)
  • Stamps (small tub) (Lewis-Manning Hospice Care)
  • Pens (small tub) (Ellie’s Fund for Research into Childhood Brain Tumours)
  • Ink cartridges (small tub) (Win on Waste)

Please only use this service when the library is open – items should NOT be left at the library outside of opening hours. Many thanks for your understanding.

Westbourne

Our session at Westbourne is run on the last Saturday of the month at Westbourne Library from 10-11am and is organised by Monique and Nick with help from Janet, Michael and Paul.

This session is currently suspended.

Wimborne

Wimborne Win on Waste sessions take place on the second Saturday of the month between 10.30am and 12 noon. Our Ambassador for Wimborne is Linda.

Sessions usually run at the Methodist Church Hall, King’s Street (upstairs).

In 2024, this session will run on:

  • 13th January
  • 10th February
  • 9th March
  • 13th April
  • 11th May
  • June – NO SESSION
  • 13th July
  • August – NO SESSION
  • 14th September
  • 12th October
  • 9th November
  • December – NO SESSION