This Week's Bin Collection:
Recycling: Tomorrow!!!
This Week's Bin Collection:
Recycling: Tomorrow!!!
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SARS CARS are generously offering a 25% discount to all Members when hiring their VW Campervan for a wedding or special occasion. Simply present your valid Membership card when arranging details. The owner explains it well:
“Hello! I’m Sonya, and I created this business to share the joy and charm of Lily, my beloved Classic VW Campervan, with others. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles and excitement she brings! Let me help make your wedding day unforgettable, with the unique experience of a vintage campervan ride. Capture beautiful memories with family and friends as you enjoy the fun and elegance of Lily on your very special day.”
More information can be found by contacting Sonya:
Email: sarscarsinformation@gmail.com
Mobile: 07495 931601
Facebook: SAR’s Cars
(added 14/03/2025)
Bournemouth Battery Centre, at the junction of Alton Road and Kinson Road in Wallisdown have kindly offered a 5% discount to all Members on all their products and services on presentation of a valid Membership card.
• Free battery testing
• Battery fitting service
• Free alternator testing
• Local delivery service
• A wide selection of batteries for cars, vans, motorbikes, mobility scooters, marine and jetskis, and leisure
• Free battery disposal
• Number plate supply and fitting
More information on their services can be found at their website:
(added 08/03/2025)
The replacement Bus Shelter that was destroyed over a year ago has finally been replaced today on Friday 7th March 2025.
This is by no means a new shelter, as you will note by rust and scuff marks on some of the metal.
However, it has a seat and glass sides to provide shelter on those wet and windy days. The kerb has been raised too, to allow for easier access getting on and off the bus.
UPDATE: More Buses have been very efficient and the timetable for the 36 is now in place on the Timetable Board
Well done to all those who tirelessly campaigned for its re-instatement.
(revised 10/03/25)
Jo Keeling today received a letter from the Senior Transport Officer at BCP (Kevin Brolan) informing her that the replacement Bus Shelter that was destroyed over a year ago is to be finally replaced this week.
The planned date for this work is Friday 7th March 2025.
Let us hope that this work is completed as planned!!
Thanks once again to Cllr Karen Rampton who has worked tirelessly chasing this for us and more recently backing resident, Bob Cooper, who kindly wrote to BCP after an announcement that Bus services in BCP will be given a funding boost.
(photo is of our other shelter)
(added 05/03/25)
To re-iterate, all coffee shops and food venues as well as the shop are open to the general public if you wish to visit at any time during the week.
Some of us have already used the food outlet in the Fusion Building. I can heartily recommend the Fish and Chips on a Friday – good portions and very good value!!
The current weekly menu can always be found on this link here or by clicking on the photo opposite. The link can also be found on our Directory page under Fusion Building Menu.
The library is also open to use, you would need to bring along a form of photograph ID and the library will issue you with a card.
Also, you are welcome to join the gym at SportBU. Here is a link to some details.
SportBU prices and merchandise | Bournemouth University
There are also sports facilities at the BU Chapel Gate site at Parley near the Airport.
To orientate yourselves, a map of the campus can be found here
You can find links to both University websites on our Directory page if you wish to explore more deeply.
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Holmes of Beauty are very happy to provide Members of the TVRA discounts on their hair and beauty treatments.
They are the new salon that has just opened on Wallisdown Road by the roundabout.
Simply show them your TVRA Membership Card to get the discounts.
Specifically, they are pleased to offer Talbot Village Residents:
– 20% off their first appointment
– 10% off all future appointments (excluding aesthetic injectable treatments with their nurse)
– There is also a monthly postcode lottery draw—one lucky resident will win a £25 voucher every month to use at our Wallisdown branch.
Further details can be found by visiting their website on this link or by clicking on the photo opposite
(added 01/03/25)
Lockett Fuels are happy to provide residents of Talbot Village 10% off their food and drink prices in their cafe at the front of the garage. In case you don’t know, they are located between Aldi and James Brooks snooker hall on Wallisdown Road.
The simplest way to get the discount is to show them your TVRA Membership card.
Take a look at the very attractive sports and retro cars and bikes, and stroke their very friendly dog, Diego, whilst you are there!!
You can see their menu by clicking this link or by clicking on the photo opposite
(added 26/02/25)
Thank You, Talbot Village!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our charity bingo night. We raised an amazing £521!
A special shoutout to:
Andy Shears our brilliant bingo caller for the evening. Carrie Davies for her fantastic organisation of the tombola and all the wonderful prizes. Gill from AUB who handmade a beautiful leather bag, our star prize. The team at L’arte Coffee House for hosting us and providing a warm, welcoming venue.
CommUNIty is our exciting new collaboration with Bournemouth University, designed to bring our residents and the university community closer together. As part of this, we’ve launched ‘CommUNIty Kindness’ where money raised from TVRA charity events will go towards good causes within our community. On this occasion, we are donating the £521 to a Bournemouth University fund that provides Christmas presents to students who have no family and spend Christmas Day at the university alone and without gifts. When I met Bournemouth University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour, I was truly moved by her passion for supporting these students. The thought of anyone being alone at Christmas is heartbreaking and if a small gift can bring even a little comfort, then we are proud to help.
Talbot Village is a wonderful, caring community and I am incredibly proud to be part of it. Thank you for making our village such a special place to live!
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On the back of a positive start to the CommUNIty initiative last Friday, with the Tea and Cakes get together with students and a tour of the University , there is a great article in today’s Bournemouth Echo praising the initiative.
The article can be found in our articles section lower down this page (press the Articles button to go straight there) , but there is a link here too: Echo Article
Please visit our brand new page (CommUNIty) under the Events menu for details of all the upcoming events. It would be great to see you at one of them
(added 17/02/25)
After 18 months of waiting, the 2 community noticeboards have finally been delivered and are in place as agreed.
One is on the grass opposite the village shop and Chemist.
The other is near to where the old noticeboard was on the cycleway through the village, on the green at the far end of Charlotte Close.
Latest news and events will be added to this shortly, so please take a look next time you are walking by.
(added 06/02/25)
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 throughout the year, designed to benefit everyone.
Please visit our brand new page (CommUNIty) under the Events menu for more details.
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(added 25/03/25)
Government inspectors reject BCP Local Plan
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New initiative bringing community closer to the University
(added 17/02/25)
7 weeks of roadworks on Ringwood Road
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