VOLUNTEERS are sought for a new history and heritage project in Poole.

Working with final year history students from Bournemouth University, the team will explore and evaluate historical perspectives from residents in Wallisdown, Talbot Village, and Fern Barrow.

Talbot Village Trust is looking to recruit a team of voluntary researchers who will be interested in gathering facts from stakeholders across the area.

Dr Ieuan Franklin, lecturer in history and politics at Bournemouth University, said: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Talbot Village Trust to develop this unique community history project, examining Wallisdown’s unique heritage.

“For our students, this is an exploration of oral histories through stories told by people who have a strong human connection to the area and whose families in many cases trace back generations to the founding of Bournemouth.

"The students will curate the recordings and create an exhibition, sharing our findings with the wider community.”

Martha Searle, community and engagement lead at Talbot Village Trust, added: “Our history project brings together members of our community to reflect and look back upon the deep human connections and shared histories that make Wallisdown unique and special, and the impact that this sense has on people’s lives today.”

An exhibition of the findings will be held in May.

Interested volunteers should be able to join the project with spare time between January and May, and should be prepared to join a trip to Dorchester to work with staff from the Dorset History Centre.

Interested volunteers should contact Martha directly at martha@talbotvillagetrust.org.