Old Bakery Photography Studio

11/08/2025

🚨 A quick message from Chris at Unique Construction 🚨
Hi, I’m Chris Burnley, owner of Unique Construction here in Christchurch.
For 10 years we’ve been proud to serve Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and the wider Dorset area — delivering high-quality building work backed by 9.9 out of 10 raving reviews on Checkatrade.
Recently, our work enquiries suddenly dried up. I couldn’t understand why — until I discovered my accounts had been hacked. Passwords were changed, my website was taken down, and referrals stopped coming through.
If you’ve tried to contact me and haven’t heard back, I’m really sorry. We simply didn’t know what was going on until we uncovered the problem.
The good news is… we’re back!
✅ New website
✅ New social media pages
✅ Same trusted, local building service you’ve known for nearly two decades.
If you need a reliable, friendly, and skilled builder in Dorset — whether it’s an extension, renovation, or repair — get in touch today. Let’s get your project moving.
Chris
Unique Construction – Building Dorset for 10 years

11/08/2025

Today we remember our friend and mentor Richard Stevens and raise a glass "To absent friends".

10/07/2025

🎉 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! 🎉

Poole Goes Vintage wouldn't be possible without the amazing support of our partners who help bring the event to life 💛

🌟 Headline Sponsor: Poole BID – Thank you for championing this community celebration!
🎨 Pumpkin and the Tribe – for your fabulous, fun and vintage-inspired design work
📸 Oak Photography & Old Bakery Photography Studio – for capturing the spirit of the day so beautifully
📰 Pulford Publicity – for producing our fantastic event programmes
🦺 SP Safety Consultancy – keeping everyone safe behind the scenes
☕ La Mia – for kindly supplying refreshments to keep our Stir volunteer team energised
📻 Bournemouth One Radio – for your brilliant coverage and support
🐶 Helpful Hounds – for taking care of our four-legged visitors in true VIP style

We couldn’t do it without you! 💫

06/07/2025

30/06/2025

We hoped we wouldn't ever have to post this...but the time has come.

Tomorrow The Old Bakery Photography Studio will enter it's last month in business at it's current location.

Our last studio-based Group Shoot will feature the amazing Florence Day and will take place on 16th July. There are currently 4 tickets available. Ticket sales will cease at midnight 8th into 9th July unless at least 2 of those 4 have sold.

Studio Hire will continue for the month of July.

The New Forest Group Shoot will take place on Thursday 21st August and details of the shoot and how to book will follow later this week.

We are very sad to be closing down, but we cannot continue to run at a loss any longer.

😞😞

20/06/2025

A few shots from Wednesday's shoot with the gorgeous Samar.

08/06/2025

Come down for a fabulous free event in Poole on Sunday 13th July. Poole Goes Vintage Stir Events Poole BID

We are counting down the days to and have a fab line up for you!

Dave Norrell international DJ and super host will be looking after the main stage in the Highstreet near Slug and Lettuce!

Andy Shailer - Crazy Rhythm Juke Box will be on Poole Quay spinning those vintage 50's disks!

GI45 DJ's will be at Amity Square on the High Street with lots of swinging tunes!

New to the party is Vernon Whittle DJ who will be hosting the stage at Falkland Square!

31/05/2025

There are still spaces left on all of June's Group Shoots. For details and to book see www.oldbakerystudio.co.uk/events

30/05/2025

Calling all Community Stars🌟
Do you love vintage vibes. Live music, & being part of something truly special?
Then come & join the incredible volunteer team behind this year's three times gold winning Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival!

We are looking for friendly faces to help bring the magic to life - from supporting performers to welcoming visitors & everything in between. It's a fantastic way to get involved, meet new people, & very at the heart of Southbourne's biggest summer celebration!

No experience necessary, just enthusiasm, commu ity spirit & a love of good times ✨️

If you are interested please contact Mandy Jayne Polkey on [email protected] we look forward to hearing from you!

30/04/2025

I know the weather is gorgeous and you don't want to be couped up indoors, but...look at these shoots we have lined up for you this May:

Weds 7th - Matt Sawyer does WWII British Airborne.
Sun 11th - Canadian model Gingerrox does Renaissance art.
Sun 18th - Robyn Byrd's last ever Studio Day...this is your last chance to shoot with her before she retires from modelling.
Sat 24th - Lee Coe - experienced male model.

Book via www.oldbakerystudio.co.uk/events