This Week's Bin Collection:

No bin collections this week.

Older News Items

Latest Repairs on the Village

The chair of the TVRA, Jo Keeling, has been working very hard on behalf of all residents, to get the BCP Council to repair a number of issues that affect our village. Thanks to her persistence and perseverance, the street light between Marianne Close and Vine Farm Close has now been repaired, and the potholes down Gillett Road, near the University, have been filled in.
She is now awaiting an update on the street light on Fern Barrow, near the entrance to Purchase Road (pictured here before it’s demise).
If you are not a member of the TVRA, please use the Membership tab above to join. The more members we have the more powerful a voice Jo will have with the Council.
(added 27/02/2024)

Talbot Voices – an Oral History Project

Talbot Voices is a recently formed oral history group, consisting of about 15 volunteers, who all have an interest in the history of our village. They would love to hear from anyone who has stories, information or reminisces regarding the history of the village.

If you would like to contribute or get involved in some way, further details can be found on their Talbot Voices page under the Talbot Village Trust website – Link Here or by clicking on the picture.

There is also an email address that can be used to get in touch with them too: martha@talbotvillagetrust.org
(added 25/02/2024)

More Traffic Disruption on Glenferness Avenue

Glenferness Avenue is to be subject to more traffic disruption due to the further extension of the cycle lane network, and incorporating some drainage and road improvement work too.

Disruption is scheduled to start 22nd February for up to 4 months. For more details you can follow this Link to an Echo article or click on the picture

(added 19/02/2024

A further Highmoor Farm Update

 Jo Keeling, the Chair of the TVRA, wrote to our local MP Conor Burns and asked for his help with the Highmoor Farm planning application. Within a lengthy letter detailing all the concerns about the planning committee meetings, she asked if he would speak to the Secretary of State Michael Gove to request that he call the planning application in. Conor visited Jo shortly afterwards and agreed he would help.

You can see Conor and Jo discussing the proposed Highmoor Farm development if you follow this Link or click on the picture

(added 16/02/2024

Branksome Triangle proposed Traveller Site

Although not directly affecting Talbot Village itself, this proposed development is in the near vicinity for anyone who may be interested.  
For those that don’t know, Branksome Triangle is the land once used by the Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company, based in Westbourne, for their Park and Ride Scheme.  The picture shows its location. Gordon Road and Gordon Road South can be seen on the right
 
For those on Facebook there is an interesting video by Phil Broadhead that gives background into this proposal – here
 
More detail can also be found related to a petition to sign for those that feel this is a not a good proposal – click on this Link
(added 12/02/2024)

Latest on the ‘Missing’ Bus Stop

16 months on and this has been chased numerous times. Finally, the council have told of the reasons for the delay.
The registered keeper of the car involved with the collision was contacted by Police,  and they confirmed they were the driver at the time. Months later they retracted this statement.  Hence a police investigation is now being conducted.
It remains unclear who the driver was and if they were insured.  Presumably they weren’t, otherwise this would have been settled by now. No confirmation has been forthcoming as yet.
For now the village remains without a bus shelter, but this shouldn’t mean residents have to go without a bus shelter like the one further round Fern Barrow (pictured). If BCP want people to use public transport they should provide proper facilities. Needless to say, Jo, your Chair is continuing to pursue this issue.  Further details will be provided in due course!!
(added 11/02/2024)

West Hants Club new offer for TVRA Members

The West Hants Club is situated in Talbot Woods.
They have multiple indoor/outdoor tennis courts, padel tennis, squash/ racquetball courts, swimming pool, swimming lessons with Katy’s Swim School, saunas, gym, fitness studios, BWT physiotherapy, creche, restaurant & bar, conference facilities, social events and more!
Members must quote TVRA and show their membership card to claim a free guest pass and/or half-price joining fees  This offer ends 31st May 2024. One pass per person.
This must be arranged in advance with the Membership Team and collected from the office (they are open daily!). The team can be called on 01202 519455 or email info@westhants.co.uk.
For more info on the club click on the picture or take a look here: https://www.westhants.co.uk
(added 05/02/2024)

February L’Arte Run and Walking Meet Up

Another good turnout for the February running and walking meet up, organised by Dan from L’arte, and Carrie Davies from the shop.  It was an overcast day, but the rain held off and the temperature was reasonably mild for this time of the year.  Both were very sociable. Everyone met up for a coffee in L’arte afterwards.  Check the Upcoming Events page for the date of the next one – All are very welcome. (Pictured are some of the walkers – there were 18 in total and 3 dogs!!)
(added 04/02/2024)

Build Bournemouth Back Initiative

Conor Burns has started an initiative to try and address some of the problems with the Town Centre, but also to address associated issues in the wider BCP area. He is asking for comments and feedback from all residents as to possible solutions.

Further details and the survey can be found by clicking on the picture or this link Build Bournemouth Back

Conor Burns related Newsletter

For those who are on Facebook there is an associated Facebook link

(added 01/02/2024)

Highmoor Farm Update

If you are on Facebook and are following the local Facebook groups, Talbot Village Residents Association & Friends and Preserve Talbot Heath, Poole you will be aware of the ongoing Council / Talbot Village Trust / Nuffield Health battles over Highmoor Farm and the land it occupies.  For those that aren’t, the latest Echo article has been added in the articles section of this page (lower down).  Jo Keeling, the Chair of the TVRA, has made further comments in her latest newsletter to existing Members.  This will be published on this website in a few weeks.

(added 29/01/2024

New Local Transport Plan – Have your say!

BCP Council and Dorset Council are running a survey to gather feedback and experiences which launched on Monday 22 January, and goes to Sunday 3 March.

People are being asked what they think are the key opportunities and issues to help the councils develop a new joint Local Transport Plan.  

Further details can be found by clicking on the picture or this Transport Link

(related BBC Link)

(added 24/01/2024)

Your New Committee Member

Following the first Committee meeting of 2024, held on Monday 8th January, there is now an additional Committee Member – Caroline Davies.

Some of you may know Carrie, or at least have being served by her, as she works in the Village shop most days of the week.

Like most of the Committee, she has lived in the Village for 20 plus years, and brings lots of local knowledge and no little enthusiasm to the team.

(added 10/01/24)

Car Parking Restrictions

It has been reported to the Committee that a number of parking tickets were issued around the Village on New Years Day.
To re-iterate, the current parking restrictions cover
Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
 
Sadly, we currently have no exemptions for public holidays in the current rules. 
Your committee is going to liaise with the Transport Department of BCP to get the parking restrictions revised so that public holidays are exempted going forwards. Hopefully we can get this in force before Good Friday and Easter Monday. An update will be provided in due course.
(added 09/01/2024)

New Year L’Arte Run and Walking Meet Up

There was a good turnout for the first running and walking Meet Up of the New Year, organised by Dan from L’arte, and Carrie Davies from the shop.  It was a cold and crisp 9am start, but after all the rain we have had recently, the sunny morning made a welcome change.
The 8 runners (and buggy!!) went on a 4.2km run around a circuit of Slades Farm.  The 8 Walkers (and dog!!) did a 2 lap stroll around Fern Barrow.  Both were very sociable. Everyone met up for a coffee in L’arte afterwards.  Check the Upcoming Events page for the next one – All are very welcome. (added 07/01/2024)

A Christmas present from BCP

The TVRA Committee are pleased to announce that our Chair, Jo, has received notification from BCP today that our bid has been successful in securing funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Portion for both notice boards!
One will replace the old one on the green in Charlotte Close, just off the cycleway through the village, and the other will be placed opposite the shops on the grass verge.
A nice Christmas present from BCP!!
(Photo an illustration only, not an actual example!!)

(added 22/12/23)

Best Wishes for the Festive Season

The TVRA Committee would like to wish all our members, and fellow residents of Talbot Village, a very happy and joyful festive season ahead. 

Let us all hope for a successful and prosperous 2024 to come.

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

(added 20/12/23)

A Christmas present from Royal Mail

The 2nd Postbox on the village, that fell down earlier in the year, is finally open to accept letters.  The picture is slightly rain splattered, but hopefully you can see that Collections are 9am Monday to Friday, and 7.00am on Saturday.

As a reminder from the earlier post (01/11/23), it is now sited at the end (or start, depending how you approach it) of the cycle / walk way through the centre of the village.  It is opposite Valley View and next to the dog bin and railings.  

(added 19/12/23)

More Buses Festive Timetable Changes

More Buses have just announced their Festive Period timetables for the Christmas and New Year Periods 2023 / 4.

Remember the University is on break from 15th December to 8th January, so there will be no U2 and U4 services during this time.

For full details of how services are affected, please click on the picture or click here

(added 04/12/23)

 

BCP Council announce Christmas and New Year waste collections

The changes to bin collections over the 2023 festive period have been announced by the Council.

The last normal collections take place the week commencing 18th December and do not revert to normality until the week commencing 15th January 2024.

Full details of collection dates can be found on the BCP site by clicking on the picture or clicking here

(added 03/12/23)

L’arte’s first running get together

The first of the monthly running get togethers, organised by Dan from L’arte, took place on Sunday 3rd December.

About 15 hardy souls braved the rain and cold to this first, of what is hopefully a regular monthly occurrence.  

All ages and abilities are catered for, so if you would like to join in a future event, please keep an eye on the upcoming events page for the next planned date.  (added 03/12/23)

TVRA Latest Litter Pick

The latest TVRA organised litter pick took place on Saturday 25th November.  As you can see from the photo, there was a good turnout of volunteers happy to spend an hour tidying up the village.

A good collection of litter was gathered and disposed of.

If you would like to join the next one, look out for future litter picks on the Upcoming Events page.  Its a good way to meet some of your local community too (added 26/11/23)

Work starts on White Farm

Work has finally started on the re-development of White Farm in the woods opposite the University and near to Slades Farm.  The work is likely to be ongoing for quite some time.  For those that don’t know, it is being developed into sheltered accommodation for use by the charity Diverse Abilities.

Be aware, that if you do walk through the woods near there, particularly dog walkers, the ground is very churned up due to the combination of heavy machinery and the amount of rain we have recently had. (added 17/11/23)

Another Discount for Members

Another discount has been arranged for Members in respect of Day Care at Richmondwood Care Home.

19, Richmond Park Avenue
Bournemouth
BH8 9DL

From 2nd November there is 20% off fees.  For more details, call 01202 511179 or visit the Richmondwood Website

Remember, all discounts can be found on the Member Discounts page

(added 04/11/23)

The Return of the Postbox

The 2nd Postbox on the village, that fell down earlier in the year, has been replaced.  It is now sited at the end (or start, depending how you approach it) of the cycle / walk way through the centre of the village.  It is opposite Valley View and next to the dog bin and railings.  The postbox is not yet in use, but we will keep you posted (sorry!!) as to when it is active. 

(added 01/11/23)

New Discounts for Members

Great news for Members – from 26th October two new discounts are available on presentation of your membership cards.

All discounts can be viewed at the Member Discounts page

10% off all orders at Makisu on Gillett Road (Link on Community Page)

10% off all hair treatments at Redlocks Hairdressers on Kinson Road, Wallisdown –Redlocks Website