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CommUNIty Events

TVRA are thrilled to introduce a brand new initiative brought to you by CommUNIty – a partnership between Talbot Village residents and Bournemouth University. A whole series of events are being set up which will be packed with opportunities to connect, learn and grow together!

There will be a wide range of free sessions and activities designed to benefit everyone:

Heart Start & Basic Paediatric First Aid
Digital Parenting: Navigating Kids & the Online World
Demystifying AI: How to Get Started with Artificial Intelligence
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Free Fitness Classes
Try BU Sports Membership
Guest Talks on Various Topics

Actual Events will be listed below as they are organised. Most will likely take place in a venue situated in the Bournemouth University campus (a map can be found here), but details will be provided against each event itself.  Most events will be entirely free for residents of the village, so please invite your neighbours as well as attending yourself.

Reports on previous events  can be found in the previous events section following the upcoming events section (quickly find using the button above) , so that if that event comes around again you can get a better idea if it is suitable for you.

Cyber Crime Awareness

27/05/2025 @
6:30 pm

Positive Mental Health

10/06/2025 @
6:30 pm

Previous CommUNity Events

Demystifying AI – 29th April 2025

What a great evening at the CommUNIty event, ‘Demystifying AI’ – thank you to everyone who joined us!

A huge thank you to Dr. Phil Wilkinson for leading such an engaging, down-to-earth session that truly made AI feel more accessible and less intimidating. You helped take the mystery out of the machine!

We’re so grateful to Bournemouth University for their ongoing partnership and support in helping us bring events like this to life through CommUNIty, connecting residents, students and staff in meaningful and inspiring ways.

This is what collaboration looks like and it’s only the beginning!

Essential Life Saving Skills – 28th April 2025

Message from Jo Keeling:

“This day was a very special day for me. Since becoming Chair of the TVRA, my ambition has been to provide free first aid training to our community.  It wasn’t just another event, it was something I’ve been determined to make happen because when the unthinkable happens, knowing what to do,  can be the difference between life and death. First aid is something I’m incredibly passionate about, not only because of my background in Policing but because I live every day with anaphylaxis, knowing how quickly life can change in an emergency. Led by expert paramedic lecturers, we gained the confidence to act when it matters most. From delivering basic life support, CPR and using a defibrillator, to recognising cardiac arrest, heart attacks, strokes, anaphylaxis and choking, practising lifesaving techniques on both adults and children, it was a truly empowering session. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Peter Phillips, Adam Bancroft and Phil McConnell from Bournemouth University for delivering a session that was not only insightful and empowering but filled with warmth, humour and genuine care. Thank you also to Layne Hamerston for his help behind the scenes in bringing it all together and to Professor Alison Honour, whose community spirit and belief in what we’re building with CommUNIty is helping turn a simple idea into something truly transformative. Seeing people of all ages come together to learn, support each other and walk away ready to save lives is nothing short of inspiring. This is what community looks like, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of it. Watch the video to see what we did! :heart:

Better Backs – 15th April 2025

A big thank you to Associate Professor Neil Osborne for an amazing CommUNIty talk at Bournemouth University: “Better Backs – From Couch Potato to Formula One!”
Neil’s career journey is incredible, from the NHS to the European Space Agency, pro football and Formula One – and he brought that experience to life with practical tips we can all use to improve our back health.
The event was well attended, and everyone walked away with something useful, no matter their age or activity level!
Thanks again, Neil, for an engaging, entertaining and truly valuable session.

Digital Parenting – 1st April 2025

Huge thanks to Dr Phil Wilkinson for such an insightful and thought provoking talk on digital parenting Tuesday night as part of our CommUNIty events! It was a real eye opener on the challenges children face online we even learnt quite a few urban phrases most of us had never heard of – another language!
Thanks also to Layne Hamerston & Bournemouth University for hosting.
 
If you missed it, I highly recommend keeping an eye out for future talks like this. Such an important topic.

Live Well Active Talk – 4th March 2025

In the latest of our CommUNIty events, Layne Hamerston, BU Community Partnership Manager, led a session in how to live a more active and beneficial lifestyle.  Through examples and even a bit of practical exercises, he demonstrated how we can all live a more active and heathier life.

He detailed a lot of upcoming activities and initaitives that the University have planned for us, some of which are already detailed on this page.   Keep your eye on this website and the Notice Boards for further details.

Building Better Futures – 18th February 2025

The first interactive CommUNIty event took place in the Fusion Building last night. I think we were all impressed with the quality of the lecture theatre we visited.  

Layne Hamerston, BU Community Partnership Manager, led the session.  He showed us a video of the Universities vision, and also explained his ambition and desire to explore closer ties with the local community, especially here in the village.

He detailed a lot of upcoming activities and initaitives that the University have planned for us, some of which are already detailed on this page.  He also asked for suggestions for activities from the attendees, and a very useful and enthusiastic two way session took place exploring future possibilities.  More to follow on this.  Keep your eye on this website and the Notice Boards for further details.

Communi-Tea Cuppa and Chat – 14th February 2025

Students from Bournemouth University hosted our inaugural CommUNIty event at the Student Centre on the Talbot Campus.  They provided cake and a cup of tea or coffee for the residents who came along.  It was very nice to meet both the students and other fellow residents.  

Gillian Lewis, the Community Partnerships lead also organised a tour of the campus for residents.  We visited a number of buildings including the impressive Fusion building and even saw Dylan’s Bar!!

It is worth remembering that all coffee shops and food venues,  plus the shop are open to the general public if you wish to visit.  I can heartily recommend the fish and chips in the Fusion Building (a Friday speciality)!!