Welcome to Poole
27th September and 11th October

Poole is a large coastal town and seaport on the south coast of England. It is the main settlement of Poole borough, and is part of the historic and ceremonial county of Dorset, in South West England. The town had a population of 144,800 in the 2001 census. Poole is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its history, museums, art galleries, aquarium and harbour. During the summer, tourists visit the the quay, the town centre, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. The railway station is a 2 minute walk from the town centre and the airport is 10 miles away. The main road through the town is the A35, linking Poole to the A3049 and the port.

Emergence-SKI supported by Poole - what's' On

• Esther Rantzen will be waving the Team off from Salterns Marina s
• The Mayor Joyce Lavender offers her support as the Team set off from Salterns
• Dorset Police's Assistant Chief Constable, Adrian Whiting, will be ensuring the Team leave Salterns with Dorset Police's backing
• Dorset Fire & Rescue Service's Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Williams, will be there adding the Fire Services endorsement to the challenge
• Dorset Police Marine Section hope to escort the Team out of Poole Harbour & Dorset Waters
• Cobbs Quay Berth Holders Association representatives plan to add their water support
• Work of Art Marine Images will take farewell photographs of the Team as they leave Poole Harbour
• Safer Neighbourhood Officer PC Jane Newcombe brings her support to Salterns as the Team leave her patch
• Esther Rantzen returns to greet the weary travellers back into Salterns Marina
• Dorset Police Marine Section plan to escort the Team back into Poole Harbour
• Champagne Reception & Charity Auction 7pm Salterns Hotel, Poole