Re: Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile « Result #1 Today at 12:38pm »
The Hardye one is T-Mobile (used by Virgin), the old fire station is O2. There is also a Vodaphone mast way off to the west past MacDonalds at Monkey's Jump roundabout.
Re: Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile « Result #2 Yesterday at 8:57pm »
VirginMobile. I used to get a poor but good enough signal for the past few years but recently it's degraded until most calls aren't reaching me! I suspect it's to do with new buildings going up around me that have cut off that last bit of access. Are there plans for more masts that are nearer?
You can use http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/ to see where existing masts are. It seems there's one off near the Thomas Hardye playing fields, and another up the hill on the way into Dorchester by the old fire station. Neither are very close, especially with all the multi-story building we have going up in a continuous row along the old main road.
It's no good Poundbury have broadband Internet if it hasn't got a mobile signal.
Power Cuts + Broadband Cuts « Result #5 on Nov 25, 2009, 2:40pm »
Anyone else having problems this last week or so?
With the stormy weather this last week the street lights keep going on and off, plus the Broadband flicks off for a few seconds and keeps having to reconnect.
Not sure if the Broadband problem is just my router on its way out, or its connected to the power cuts problem
Re: SKY + HD « Result #6 on Nov 13, 2009, 8:21pm »
Hi pjmemo. Your post was a little while ago now. Did you ever get to the bottom of this? I've just had Sky HD installed and I often lose a certain selection of channels, e.g. Channel 4 HD, Sky 1 HD, Sky Sports News etc.
It seems to be OK during the day but gets progressively worse during late afternoon, ultimately losing them altogether in the evening.
I previously had standard Sky, and never lost any channels (except in extreme weather).
new website for local artists « Result #7 on Nov 6, 2009, 3:18am »
Hi,I'm Paul and a local artist, I have set up a new on-line art gallery for local Artists and would like to get some members feedback on the site, please feel free to visit my site and let me know what you think ( I take criticism well!) www.dorset-art.com
help required Poundbury opinions and photographs « Result #9 on Oct 26, 2009, 11:24am »
Dear all,
I am currently a 4th year Interior Architecture student at Edinburgh Napier University and am carrying out research for my final year dissertation. I am extremely interested in what lies behind the traditional facades of Poundbury and was wondering if anyone would be able to help me in obtaining images of the interiors of some of the buildings within the town? I am also looking for opinions on what its really like to live in Poundbury? Any information that you could provide would be extremely helpful or if you could inform me of anyone who would be able to help with my research I would be extremely grateful.
Broadband problem « Result #10 on Oct 24, 2009, 6:55pm »
Moved to Poundbury in August and requested Broadband then, but we've still not got a working connecton 2 and 1/2 months later. Initially had to wait weeks for BT openreach to enable ADSL at the exchange. BT claim this is done and our ISP virgin claim that our account is live but we've still not got a byte!! Current suggestion is that there may be a wiring fault in the house. Is there anything unusual about poundbury lines? Are all phone connections ADSL compatable or is there a hidden ADSL microfilter somewhere blocking my router?
I'm in a Persimmon house. Oh and the drains don't work either and the boiler nearly blew up.
Hello. Nice to meet you « Result #11 on Oct 13, 2009, 4:06pm »
Hello. Nice to meet you
I am a student from Kyung-Hee Univ in Korea, my name is sooro.
There is a scholarship system that school sends students to a foreign country in our school.
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So we set a plan to visit and study the city, Poundbury, which is famous as a human-new town.
But before we go, we need documentary evidence that Poundbury permit us to visit.
If we can go to Poundbury, where is being developed without hurting green area, and people never get stress from traffic and can go everywhere from place to place in village by foot, it would be great.
*Date of Visiting: from 21th Feb 2010 to 2nd Feb 2010
<Detail of what we're going to study>
-Comparing new towns in Korea with foreign new towns which is successfully applied New Urbanism.
-Knowing advantages of reproduction city and studying problems of the reproduction system running in our country.
- Investigating a success point how this city brought a nice future by going back to past, nature and neighbor in open area.
- Knowing a concept of the city that things from past could be new.
So we ask Poundbury for sending paper evidence or a reply message that Poundbury permit us to visit your village. (* until Oct. 14) please..
Re: Poundbury Master Plan « Result #12 on Oct 12, 2009, 7:37pm »
Hello. Nice to meet you. my name is sooro. I am a student from Kyung-Hee Univ in Korea. There is a scholarship system that school sends students to a foreign country in our school. . So we set a plan to visit and study the city, Poundbury, which is famous as a human-new town. But before we go, we need documentary evidence that Poundbury permit us to visit. If we can go to Poundbury, where is being developed without hurting green area, and people never get stress from traffic and can go everywhere from place to place in village by foot, it would be great.
*Date of Visiting: from 21th Feb 2010 to 2nd Feb 2010
<Detail of what we're going to study> -Comparing new towns in Korea with foreign new towns which is successfully applied New Urbanism. -Knowing advantages of reproduction city and studying problems of the reproduction system running in our country. - Investigating a success point how this city brought a nice future by going back to past, nature and neighbor in open area. - Knowing a concept of the city that things from past could be new.
So we ask Poundbury for sending paper evidence or a reply message that Poundbury permit us to visit your village. (* until Oct. 14) Expecting a response to this letter. Thank you for reading.
Re: Poundbury Master Plan « Result #13 on Sept 30, 2009, 12:48pm »
I can now confirm that a special meeting of this Council's Planning and Environment Committee will be held at 7.00pm on Wednesday 30th September, 2009 in the Council Chamber, Municipal Building, Dorchester to discuss the outline planning application now submitted for phases 3 & 4 at Poundbury.
As well as members from the Town Council's Planning Committee present there will also be representatives from the Duchy of Cornwall and Mr John Hoskin, the farmer on whose land the application abuts.
Re: Poundbury Master Plan « Result #15 on Sept 9, 2009, 10:04am »
The planning application for Phases 3 and 4 are now with West Dorset District Council, application 1/D/09/1363. You may inspect it at WDDC offices and it will soon be available on line. Supporting Document 20 deals with the countryside access provisions. It contains the proposals, plus annexes containing the correspondence with the farmer, Ramblers, and, interestingly, Poundbury Pathfinders.
It falls well short of providing rural access to the SW of the Bypass and so unless you act to change the Duchy's mind, all you dog walkers, joggers and cyclists who love to visit Maiden Castle will have to continue sharing the narrow, unmaintained road with the cars, coaches and occasional speed crazed hooligans who also use it.
Check out http://campaign.southdorsetramblers.org.uk/campaign/index.html for the latest news on the Ramblers' campaign to improve your access to Maiden Castle. The 'Update' page provides lots of useful background references and the articles contain useful addresses. So if you care about rural access and are incensed by the selfishness of the Duchy in denying this despite the huge gains in capital they have made, get writing ( or typing).
Re: Poundbury Phases 3 and 4 « Result #16 on Sept 9, 2009, 10:03am »
The planning application for Phases 3 and 4 are now with West Dorset District Council, application 1/D/09/1363. You may inspect it at WDDC offices and it will soon be available on line. Supporting Document 20 deals with the countryside access provisions. It contains the proposals, plus annexes containing the correspondence with the farmer, Ramblers, and, interestingly, Poundbury Pathfinders.
It falls well short of providing rural access to the SW of the Bypass and so unless you act to change the Duchy's mind, all you dog walkers, joggers and cyclists who love to visit Maiden Castle will have to continue sharing the narrow, unmaintained road with the cars, coaches and occasional speed crazed hooligans who also use it.
Check out http://campaign.southdorsetramblers.org.uk/campaign/index.html for the latest news on the Ramblers' campaign to improve your access to Maiden Castle. The 'Update' page provides lots of useful background references and the articles contain useful addresses. So if you care about rural access and are incensed by the selfishness of the Duchy in denying this despite the huge gains in capital they have made, get writing ( or typing).
Bakery Reopens! « Result #18 on Sept 1, 2009, 3:59pm »
Hi,
I just wanted to let everyone know that Winterborne Bakery is finally reopening on Saturday 5th September. Over the next few days we'll be putting a leaflet through as many letterboxes as possible. The leaflet has a number of tempting offers to encourage you to pop in.
Hello, I'm a Guardian reporter and I'm coming to Poundbury to do some research for an article about the place. Interested in hearing any current issues going on. What is good or interesting at the moment? Also what are people concerned about? Any particular gripes? If anyone can help my mobile is 07979 704197, regards, Steve
Well done for actually getting down here and doing a bit of research
The number of times the Guardian has printed pieces about Poundbury in the past and had its facts totally wrong. I always remember the piece about an avenue of tree's being cut down, and the Guardian ranting and raving about this historic avenue of trees not knowing that the trees they were talking about were cut down years ago due to a elm disease. Funny reading about trying to save tree's that dont even exist
help requested by the Guardian « Result #21 on Aug 13, 2009, 12:25pm »
Hello, I'm a Guardian reporter and I'm coming to Poundbury to do some research for an article about the place. Interested in hearing any current issues going on. What is good or interesting at the moment? Also what are people concerned about? Any particular gripes? If anyone can help my mobile is 07979 704197, regards, Steve
Re: Poundbury TV on YouTube « Result #22 on Aug 10, 2009, 4:37pm »
All is forgiven... we love your videos and so do our friends and family back in Hertfordshire - we moved from there in May. And our Australian family in Melbourne love to see them too, they are completely fascinated by the whole thing, as you can imagine.
Re: Poundbury Master Plan « Result #23 on Aug 5, 2009, 8:51am »
Roland, I have some views which I have already given to another researcher. You can contact me at poundbury.campaign@gmail.com. Anybody else interested in the Master Plan should note that it makes very little provision for rural access on foot or by bike. Check out the Ramblers Camapign at: http://campaign.southdorsetramblers.org.uk/campaign/page10.html Ironically, the bypass which provided the space for the Poundbury Development is now its noose. From a rambler's view, Poundbury is a ghetto!
Quiz night at Brownsword Hall 24 July « Result #27 on Jul 20, 2009, 4:05pm »
We are holding our Quiz Night this Friday at the Brownsword Hall - 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of 6 or come on your own and we will put you into a group. chris Bevan (finalist on the Brain of Britain Quiz) is the quiz master. £2.00 if booked in advance (Hilary on 257485) or £2.50 on the night. Bring your own nibbles and drinks - we will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
Re: CLOSED - Picture House Gallery? « Result #29 on Jul 17, 2009, 11:55am »
It is sad to see businesses fail - particularly arts-based enterprises which are so vulnerable in recessionary times. But I do feel that the Picturehouse did itself no favours in terms of its very limited range of artists and choice of material. I don't wish to get into a debate about 'what is art?' but frankly, work by artists like Caroline Shotton, Paul Horton, Sarah Jane Szikora, AJ Callan and Edward Monkton (et al) would have been better in the window of Clinton's Cards. I don't know what business arrangement The Picturehouse had as a 'Partnership Gallery' with the Washington Green organisation, but its concentration on work by artists like these prevented it ever feeling like a local gallery where one might have expected to find the work of Wessex-based artists. Like others, I suspect, I'd resigned myself to this, believing that the gallery obviously knew 'what worked' - and more importantly... 'what sold'. But clearly this wasn't the case. Very much a lost opportunity, I feel. My sympathy for those who lost their jobs with the closure of the gallery.
Prince's Plans For Brand New Neighbourhood Jul 10 2009 A PLANNING application has gone in to create a new neighbourhood of Knockroon at Cumnock. The bid envisages 770 housing units with associated shops, workplaces, community facilities and open spaces, all within walking distance. Of the 770, it is planned to build 250 by 2017, 330 by 2035, and the remainder thereafter. The plan has been submitted by the Princes Foundation for the Built Environment to East Ayrshire Council. Knockroon will be built on land acquired by Prince Charles as part of his purchase of Dumfries House. The outline planning application was submitted following consultation with the local community. And a decision is expected from East Ayrshire Council in the autumn, with a positive outcome likely. Two developers have been appointed, and if the outline plan is approved they will go on to prepare detailed designs and applications. The developers are Aberdeenshire-based Scotia Homes, and Zero C, who were involved with the Princes similar project in Poundbury on the edge of Dorchester.
Is Poundsbury a livable community? « Result #35 on Jul 9, 2009, 8:00pm »
Hi, my name is Tim Halbur and I'm the managing editor of http://www.planetizen.com. We're a website for urban planners and designers.
I'd like the opinions of residents of your town on how successful the Poundbury experiment is. There's obviously a lot of talk in the UK news about the Prince's stance against modern architecture, and lots of architects saying that places like Poundsbury are fake and backwards-looking.
I'd like to write an article for our website about YOUR views, as residents. Does Poundsbury work? As a town, does it feel authentic, or like a stage set? Does the community feel close - closer than a standard suburb would? What is successful, and what could be better?
I'd appreciate any and all opinions. Thanks! You can write here, or email me at tim (at) planetizen.com.
NEW Poundbury B&B « Result #40 on Jul 3, 2009, 1:00pm »
Poundbury Bed & Breakfast
Two large twin rooms with own bathrooms plus children's twin room. Coffee and Tea making facilities, Digital TV, DVD, Central Heating. Use of Private sitting room. English or Continetal Breakfast. Ample parking beside the house.
NEW Poundbury B&B « Result #41 on Jul 3, 2009, 1:00pm »
Poundbury Bed & Breakfast
Two large twin rooms with own bathrooms plus children's twin room. Coffee and Tea making facilities, Digital TV, DVD, Central Heating. Use of Private sitting room. English or Continetal Breakfast. Ample parking beside the house.
The house building sector has been hit hard by the recession but, according to Steve Morrish, there are still good opportunities for niche operators, such as his company, Morrish Builders.
The firm, based in Poole, Dorset, and formed in 1982 via a demerger from some of the other interests of his family, focuses on building in Dorset, Somerset and Devon. It builds residential housing for sale and commercial buildings, which it lets.
On the residential side, its work has involved building some of the new homes in Poundbury, the urban extension to Dorchester in Dorset, which seeks to implement the principles expounded in The Prince of Waless 1989 book, A Vision of Britain, and is famous internationally as a pioneering example of urban development. Mr Morrish, 54, joint managing director of Morrish Builders with his brother David, says the firms small size has protected it from the industry contraction that has afflicted Britains volume house builders. We have about 150 homes under construction and we hope to complete on about 100, which has been a consistent number over the past few years, he says. Five years ago, we were completing on about 75-80 homes a year. So we have achieved good sales this year, although prices have dropped and the houses we are developing are smaller than usual. We have certainly not experienced the fall in volumes of the major house builders. Turnover over the past three years has been stable at about £16m, but Morrish Builders nonetheless recently felt the need to restructure its finances to longer term arrangements. Clearly, the companys long-standing relationship with its bank was a key factor in securing extra borrowing. Terms were agreed to reduce the companys overdraft and to have a rolling loan based on its property portfolio. Mr Morrish says the total size of the funding package provided is more than £10m, which will give support for long-term growth. The company was not in any trouble, he says, but we felt that it would be more appropriate if we had longer-term loans in place. We have an incredibly good relationship with our bank, so we didnt go anywhere else when we needed to change our financing arrangements. We know the bank and didnt feel the need to approach any others.
Re: Poundbury Master Plan « Result #51 on Jun 24, 2009, 9:42am »
I'm undertaking a dissertation on sustainable insulating materials. Poundbury is often mentioned with reference to sustainability but is it only the planning that is sustainable? Are your buildings insulated with sheep's wool or hemp or are they packed full of carbon intensive materials like mineral wool and polyisocyanurate? Is so, are the new phases of development going to be built using more sustainable materials? I would be very grateful to know the details of the architects or developers.
DAB - Digital Radio Signal? « Result #52 on Jun 23, 2009, 5:28pm »
Just out of interest does anyone know what the DAB signal like is around in Poundbury? I normally listen to the radio online, but I have always fancied getting a DAB system set up as well.
Re: Twin tuner problems « Result #53 on Jun 23, 2009, 3:22pm »
Have you resolved the issue you were having ? You can always call Telstar who dont charge for advice on 01935 428255 they may be able to answer your question. You probably need a stacker/destacker or an additional cable to convert the signal as I suspect you have just plugged sraight into the existing coax with out upgrading .
I've just bought a Freesat recorder for my second TV and have a Sky box downstairs. Firstly, I can't get a decent signal on the Freesat, and even worse, when I turn it on I lose Sky downstairs. Anyone know what's going on? I suppose I'll have to pay to get Telstar out but is that fair when I'm paying them through Manco for a TV reception I'm not getting?
Re: SKY + HD « Result #55 on Jun 23, 2009, 3:09pm »
Telstar have recently had meetings with the Duchy and the builders and have given them a specification to work from for all future builds. Some of the areas on Poundbury have been upgraded at the main switch/amp positions Telstar have also managed to find a way of upgrading the one wire systems on the other phases to allow for Sky + and HD by using something called a stacker . (With a stacker/destacker it combines the signals and then splits it out again). There is an additional cost for this of £103.00 If you want Sky multiroom Telstar would need to survey the property to see if it is feasible, they dont charge if they are on Poundbury (Mon pm-Wed am -Fri pm) to do this. Call Telstar on 01935 428255 for any questions you may have.
Re: Help Needed « Result #62 on Jun 13, 2009, 6:26pm »
If you want to know how suited Poundbury is for rural access by bike or on foot, why not check out the South Dorset Ramblers' website at: http://southdorsetramblers.org.uk/index and click on the 'Campaign' link.
Watch the local press next week for more information.
Re: health and safety « Result #64 on Jun 12, 2009, 2:36pm »
hi there some local window cleaners who live down the road in old poundbury call legg& sons they use pole system and are really good ive use them lots of times there number in the phone book
Re: SKY + HD « Result #66 on Jun 11, 2009, 7:20pm »
hi ive have sky + hd for four months sometime is ok but when telestar are some wear doing somethink to the dish you only get one feed into the box which is a pain in the bum when you want to recond on you can only have on box in your house i think if iam wrong am sorry and to get sky plus or hd you would need a sky stacker which cost £103 from telestar i hope that help you
Help Needed « Result #67 on Jun 10, 2009, 9:46am »
Hi, I am currently writing my dissertation for a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. I am trying to find out if Poundbury has developed into a truly sustainable community. I will be visiting the area at the end of this month and I would really like to talk to/interview some residents to find out their opinions. If anyone could help and would be willing to talk to me, either in person, as part of a group, by email or over the phone I would be extremely grateful. Please let me know and I will contact you to make further arrangements. I am looking to talk to residents of all ages.
Alternatively if anyone has any comments/opinions on any of the following issues please post your responses. Any information used in the dissertation will be kept anonymous and usernames etc will not be reported. 1. Is Poundbury a place with a positive feeling and local distinctiveness? 2. Are the public and green spaces user friendly with facilities for the whole community? 3. Is there a sufficient range of housing including affordability? 4. Do you think the size, scale, density, design and layout of Poundbury is appropriate and complements the local character of the area? 5. Do you feel safe in Poundbury and if so do you think this is the result of the way the buildings and public spaces are designed? 6. Is there good access to jobs, key services and facilities by public transport? 7. Is the transport facilities (including public transport) sufficient in the area to help you travel within and between communities? 8. Do you think Poundbury encourages safe local walking and cycling? 9. Is there an appropriate level of parking facilities? 10. Is there widely available and effective telecommunications and Internet access?
Poundbury Treasure Hunt « Result #68 on Jun 9, 2009, 10:02pm »
I have been set the task of preparing a Treasure Hunt for a bunch of about 60 secondary teachers plus partners. It will be a walking treasure hunt around Poundbury, starting/finishing from either the Poet or The Engine Room, with quiz questions, picture questions, things to find / collect etc.
Anyone have any ideas to make this work well? Or done similar?? Thinking hats on!
"Morrish Builders have recently exchanged contracts on the final, and arguably most spectacular, apartment at Poundbury, Dorchester.
The tower flat, a landmark building in Peverell Avenue West, has been much admired, not least by HRH The Prince of Wales who has climbed to the viewing terrace on several occasions to admire the construction work and the panoramic views from the fourth floor.
However, purchasers who missed out on buying one of the homes on this phase of the development need not worry as a further selection of 4 and 5 bedroom houses has now been released for sale on the next Morrish sector south of the Bridport Road. All have flexible living accommodation arranged over three storeys and include either a garage and parking space or two car ports. Prices start at £275,000.
Selling agent Connells warns that, as five of the houses have already been sold or reserved, people shouldnt delay if they are interested in buying one of those still available or want to find out about more about the 3 and 4 bedroom two and three storey properties due to be released for sale in July on this prestigious Duchy of Cornwall development.
A brand new sales and display centre is now open every day from 10am to 4pm beside the fabulous show house, Plot 19, in Billingsmoor Lane."
Poundbury Community Orchard: A Gift From CPRE To Mark The Prince Of Waless 60th Birthday
21.10.08
Today, on Apple Day (October 21), the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) [1] is delighted to announce it is presenting HRH The Prince of Wales and the residents of Poundbury with the gift of an apple orchard, comprising traditional and locally distinctive varieties of apple and other top fruit, to mark The Princes 60th birthday next month.
The 60 tree, multi-variety orchard will be planted on land in Poundbury, the urban extension to Dorchester in Dorset. The idea of a community orchard and recreational space was initially proposed by Neil Sinden, Policy Director at CPRE. The Poundbury Residents Association and local community groups have offered to assist in establishing and managing the orchard.
Neil Sinden commented:
The apple has often been celebrated for its contribution to local distinctiveness. It is fitting we mark The Prince of Waless 60th birthday with a community orchard in Poundbury. This is in recognition for all HRH has done to champion local diversity and the environment and, of course, to ensure the pleasure of apples like the Early Blenheim, Warrior and Woolcombe Beauty are not lost for future generations.
"About three million homes in the UK have broadband speeds of less than two megabits per second (2Mbps) according to research commissioned by the BBC. The government has promised to provide all homes in the UK with speeds of at least 2Mbps by 2012."
Re: Letting Young People of Poundbury Have Their S « Result #78 on May 19, 2009, 3:39pm »
I wonder that money might be going into the wrong projects in Poundbury for Young people.
The have finished the New Youth Shelter, but I dont think its being used Is that really what they want? I dont think so! If you go down into Dorchester and visit the New Skate Park its packed out!
I dont know how much that shelter cost, but it cant have been cheap Would have been much better spent on a skate park or something similar.
Re: Moving to Poundbury. « Result #79 on May 19, 2009, 1:05pm »
Hi, I live in Hertfordshire and have always loved Dorset. I'm also thinking seriously about moving to Poundbury on retirement and would hope to be active in the community and make new friends. Everything I've seen and heard sounds positive so far and exactly what I'm looking for.
Is there anything that you don't like about the place or anything that could be better?
Re: Poundbury TV on YouTube « Result #80 on May 18, 2009, 12:01pm »
I wonder whether you know about a 1960s project by an American called Ed Ruscha called 'Every Building on the Sunset Strip'? eg see http://www.manhattanrarebooks-art.com/ruscha.htm Anyway, I don't want to pester you further, but I would love to know more, so if you are willing to chat, my email address is rickettsmike@yahoo.co.uk. Cheers, and best wishes - Mike
Twin tuner problems « Result #82 on May 16, 2009, 7:48pm »
I've just bought a Freesat recorder for my second TV and have a Sky box downstairs. Firstly, I can't get a decent signal on the Freesat, and even worse, when I turn it on I lose Sky downstairs. Anyone know what's going on? I suppose I'll have to pay to get Telstar out but is that fair when I'm paying them through Manco for a TV reception I'm not getting?
"He will talk about Poundbury, his often-derided neo-Georgian village development in Dorset and say that new architecture should develop from what has worked well in the past; and he will urge architects to study and understand local architecture and refer to its scale and character in their designs."
Re: Poundbury TV on YouTube « Result #85 on May 11, 2009, 8:30pm »
Just wondered what inspired you to do this, and how you decided on your approach to filming Poundbury? I'm an artist (I live in Somerset) and I just think the films are great - the slow pace of them, the music you choose, the fact that you cover every street, the new films you add as new parts of the town get built. I have visited Poundbury a couple of times, and am very interested in the place. I think your films capture it in a special way.
Dear 'Poundbury', I am fascinated by your driven tours of Poundbury posted on You Tube, and would love to learn more about this project? From Mike Ricketts
Hello Mike, What would you like to know?
Im hoping to make a new video at some point over the next few weeks. Im just waiting at the moment for the leaves to fully open on the tree's so see Poundbury at its best.
Re: Poundbury TV on YouTube « Result #87 on May 11, 2009, 2:30pm »
Dear 'Poundbury', I am fascinated by your driven tours of Poundbury posted on You Tube, and would love to learn more about this project? From Mike Ricketts
Royal reprieve: Prince's fund saved from administrators
A property fund backed by the Prince of Wales and dedicated to urban regeneration projects has barely survived the credit crunch after a late change of heart from its supporters.
It is understood that accountant Chantrey Vellacott was lined up as administrator for Tellesma after a Kuwaiti entrepreneur decided against investing in the fund about four weeks ago. An insider said that Roddy Fleming, the head of one of the City of London's most famous dynasties, led a decision to stand down the administrator. The fund's executives are thought to have been eager for Tellesma to continue operations. A source said: "The guys are keen to plough on, as they think it is ultimately a sustainable business."
Incorporated in 2007, Tellesma planned to invest £500m in schemes based on Prince Charles's Poundbury development, an eco-friendly village in Dorset. Disused land and commercial properties would be bought, with developments comprising mixes of housing, retail and office units. Credit Suisse, the investment bank, was hired to raise Middle East money for the fund. The Prince's Charities, which includes the Prince's Trust, owns about a third of the business while his Foundation for the Built Environment was to act as an adviser.
A senior investment source said: "Tellesma was looking to raise funds when the commercial property market was strong. The market then turned and therefore this process has not proved as easy as indicated. The fund did look at all the options, but ultimately it was decided that the most excellent aspirations for long-term sustainable development could be fulfilled."
Tellesma is believed to still be talking to possible investors from the Middle East, though it is targeting a smaller fund of between £300m and £375m.
THE POUNDBURY SERIES - Prince's Foundation « Result #99 on May 5, 2009, 6:42pm »
"View this 2 minute movie to get a flavour of the renowned POUNDBURY SERIES:
Watch a small selection of Poundbury Speakers in action: Dan Cruickshank, Roger Scruton, Ben Bolgar, Douglas Duany, Simon Conibear, Peterjohn Smyth, Ben Pentreath and Noel Isherwood."
NEW College - Poundbury « Result #100 on May 5, 2009, 6:41pm »
"On the 24th of April the new college building in Poundbury was completed and Innovation Media went along to film as the creative arts lectures displayed some of their work that they do outside of the college."
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