I give this this two stars for being there…read more Shopmobility is a scheme which allows people with mobility problems to use wheelchairs or motorised 'buggies' while they are shopping in Poole. The last cost I was aware of was a £20 annual fee and 50p per rental. I expect the cost has risen now. I know that in West Quay, Southampton this scheme is free, apart from a tiny deposit when you take the thing you are hiring. I find it appalling that people who have such disabilities have to pay in order to be mobile and feel remotely independant. And then they still have to put up with shops they cannot access, and strange looks from the public. Most people with a severe disability have a restricted income anyway, and I find that having to pay to be mobile is a real insult to them. A tax on illness. I think it must be hard enough to be so impaired in todays society, with so many ill mannered people around, without the condecension of having such a scheme to pay for. Yes, I do feel very strongly about this! We're meant to have a more equal society now, but I find that very far from the truth in lots of ways.

Can't understand why Chrissie gave this 2 stars. Very helpful staff member and husband wouldn't…read morehave been able to negotiate the shopping centre without the scooter! One day membership is £7.50 I know that might sound a lot but I used to manage a Shopmobility service and I know how undervalued this service is by local council!

Children in Need is a fantastic charity which does so much for children who have problems in their…read morelives. I certainly think it is good to give to charity and i am impressed at what is achieved by this one. But at times I really wonder what priorities some governments have. While Europe is franticly raising money to give aid to poor countries, India sends rockets into space and develps nuclear science. Yet they have a vast part of their population who live hand to mouth, have unnecessary disease and who die young. I find this shocking to my core, having seen myself unneccessary poverty and disease. So please give to charity, but also petition our Government to do something to shame other countries to get their priorities right.

The British Heart foundation store is mid way down the highstreet near to mcdonalds and halfords…read more It is a large sized charity shop stocking everything from clothes and handbags to toys and books. Prices are really great as are all charity shops and in this store they also have some great new gifts like paper-weights some of which I have never seen in the area before. The staff are really helpful and willing to answer any questions you may have which is always re-assuring. And this is a lovely little shop.

One of the better taxi services in Poole…read more So far they have not disgraced themselves at schools, and seem to be polite and courteous and the cars are clean. They turn up on time, and take a decent route - no going round the houses. I recommend them, and their number is easy to remember!