Talbot Village Trust

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Talbot Village Trust Talbot Village Trust is a grant-giving charity supporting worthy causes across South East Dorset.

🌳 Path works: 23–24 SeptemberWe're removing laurel (an invasive, non-native species) from along the path between the bik...
22/09/2026

🌳 Path works: 23–24 September

We're removing laurel (an invasive, non-native species) from along the path between the bike hub and Talbot Woodland this Wed–Thurs.

It may look drastic at first — but this clearance helps the woodland recover and thrive long-term. 🍃

Expect some temporary disruption along the path during works. Thanks for bearing with us!

🍂 Last few tickets left! Autumn Faerie Puppet Crafting 🧚Only a handful of spaces remain for our family faerie puppet wor...
15/09/2026

🍂 Last few tickets left! Autumn Faerie Puppet Crafting 🧚

Only a handful of spaces remain for our family faerie puppet workshop with CoCreate artists this Saturday!

🗓️ Saturday 19th September
⏰ 2:30pm–3:30pm (doors 2:20pm)
📍 Slades Park Pavilion, Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult

Join us for an hour of hands-on crafting as we make faerie folk puppets — the perfect way to ease into the autumn season together. Once you're done, stay on and bring your puppet along to our woodland storytelling circle at 4pm, where we'll share original and folk tales among the trees (ending around 5pm).

It's a standing/outdoor event, so dress for the weather and bring water if it's a warm one — you're welcome to bring a blanket or chair too.

Free parking on site.

🎟️ Grab one of the last tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-faerie-puppet-crafting-tickets-1997965484548

See you in the woods! 🍁✨

🌳 Family Volunteering Sessions — perfect for home ed families!Looking for a hands-on addition to your week? Join us at T...
15/09/2026

🌳 Family Volunteering Sessions — perfect for home ed families!
Looking for a hands-on addition to your week?

Join us at Talbot Village Trust for Conservation Volunteering: real tasks, real skills, real conservation, right on your doorstep.

Our Tuesday afternoon sessions run during the school day, making them easy to fit around a home ed timetable. Children and adults work side by side on genuine conservation tasks, from safe tool use to habitat care, picking up practical skills while learning first-hand about ecology, wildlife, and how the land around them is managed. It's science, PE, and outdoor learning all rolled into one afternoon, plus a great chance to meet other home ed families along the way.

No experience needed, just curiosity and suitable clothing (muddy boots welcome!).

🗓️ Tuesdays, 1:30pm–3:30pm (term time)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome, children take part alongside a parent or guardian throughout
📍 Talbot Village Trust
🎟️ Booking essential via Eventbrite: https://talbotvillagetrust.eventbrite.co.uk

Come and be part of it!

Capital Grant Programme Spring 2027 is now Open for Applications! Following the success of our Capital Autumn 2026 Progr...
07/09/2026

Capital Grant Programme Spring 2027 is now Open for Applications!

Following the success of our Capital Autumn 2026 Programme, we are pleased to open applications for the Capital Spring 2027 funding round.

Capital Grants Programme
* For capital projects from £10,000 upwards
* Aligned with the organisation’s strategic plans
* Funding facilities, equipment, and more

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2026, 11:59pm.

SmallGrant Programme

The popular Small Grants Programme has moved to a monthly rolling basis to improve the pace of funding distribution to local charities and grassroots organisations.

Apply now or learn more: https://talbotvillagetrust.org/grants/application-form/

We’re here to support local organisations to thrive, and we’re always on hand if you have any questions or need guidance with your application - just reach out and we’ll be happy to help.

Talbot Village Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Green Skills Programme! Come along to learn some grea...
20/07/2026

Talbot Village Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Green Skills Programme! Come along to learn some great, employable conservation skills relating to woodland and heathland management. This is a great and easy way to boost your CV for the industry!

21st July: Leaf and Tree ID
28th July: Dead hedge & hedgerow maintenance
4th August: Riverfly Monitoring
18th August: Butterfly Transect
25th August: Session Planning & tool maintenance

No experience is necessary and suitable for ages 16-100, Coordinator Charlie will provide all tools, training and refreshments. Contact him now to book your place!

This summer holidays we're holding a series of free family activities on Fridays in the Talbot Woodland. Book your place...
17/07/2026

This summer holidays we're holding a series of free family activities on Fridays in the Talbot Woodland.

Book your places through our Eventbrite and bring the children along to learn, play and discover more about nature through fun, family-friendly activities.

We’ll meet just outside Slades Park Pavilion, walking into the nearby woods together. Toilets and refreshments are available in the Pavilion café. The sessions will take place in a shaded area, but please bring plenty to drink and any snacks or food you would like.

All materials will be provided - just come ready to explore, enjoy the outdoors and have fun together.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/talbot-village-trust-74801227813

06/07/2026

The prolonged heat is making grass and heathland fires an increasing possibility and we are aware of heathland fires being started in other areas of BCP.

Please be vigilant when out and about locally, and report anything suspicious immediately by calling 999.

Please do not put yourself at risk. If you see a fire, smoke, or anyone acting suspiciously, contact the emergency services directly.

Thank you for helping to keep our local community and green spaces safe.

Applications are now open for Small Grants Programme! We're delighted to launch the Talbot Village Trust Small Grants Pr...
18/06/2026

Applications are now open for Small Grants Programme!

We're delighted to launch the Talbot Village Trust Small Grants Programme on a new monthly rolling basis. Following feedback from local groups, the new programme is designed to provide faster decisions and greater flexibility throughout the year. As a result, there are no application deadlines, and submissions are welcome at any time.

Local charities and community organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support:

✅ Core and operating costs
✅ Community projects
✅ Equipment and small capital items
✅ Minor repairs and improvements

The programme is open to organisations with an annual turnover under £250,000, with no matched funding required.

We particularly welcome applications from grassroots organisations, first-time applicants, and groups that have not received funding from us under the Small Grants Programme within the last 18 months.

Available to organisations working across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, East Dorset and Purbeck. We do not usually fund national charities but we may consider applications from local branches of national organisations (more details on the website).

If you're making a positive difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now! https://talbotvillagetrust.org/grants/application-form/

You might spot our contractors working on the empty plot on Gillett Road over the coming days. The existing hard standin...
18/06/2026

You might spot our contractors working on the empty plot on Gillett Road over the coming days. The existing hard standing is being extended to create access into the overflow car park. This will provide additional access for ad hoc parking for AUB’s events throughout the year – around 6 events each year.

This coming Saturday we're celebrating midsummer with free storytelling in the woods. Join us at 4pm at Slades Park Pavi...
15/06/2026

This coming Saturday we're celebrating midsummer with free storytelling in the woods.

Join us at 4pm at Slades Park Pavilion Cafe for a procession into the woods, where we'll find a fire circle, hear two enchanting stories and toast marshmallows.

Bring blankets or chairs to sit on if you like. We'll provide vegan marshmallows and sticks, but you may bring your own if you prefer. Dress for the weather, including some insect repellent if it's a still evening, in case of midge.

The event will close around 5pm.

Address

Slades Park Pavilion Ensbury Avenue
Bournemouth
BH104EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441202028741

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