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SUMMARY:The Exchange #19 Designing For Dementia
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 16 March 2026\, NTB hosted workshop #19 Designing for Dementia in collaboration with We Are The People at Bath Spa University’s Newton Park Campus. \nThis session brought together the We Are The People research team at Bath Spa University and Reminiscence Learning to explore how designers could better support people living with dementia within the design of the built environment. \nThe session began with Dementia Awareness training from Reminiscence Learning\, grounding attendees in the everyday experiences of people living with dementia and providing insight into the daily challenges they faced when engaging with environments that had not been designed with their needs in mind. The We Are The People team then shared insights from their co-production research in Wellington\, exploring what made a place dementia-inclusive and approaches designers can take to meaningfully engage people with dementia in their design processes.  After lunch\, participants put these ideas into practice through a collaborative workshop\, tackling dementia-related design challenges and developing practical\, inclusive solutions together. \nAgenda\n09:30 | Welcome & refreshments\n09:45 | Intros & NTB updates10:00 | Dementia Awareness | Reminiscence Learning\n10:45 | Break\n11:00 | What Makes Wellington Dementia-Inclusive | Bath Spa University11:20 | Involving People with Dementia in Design | Bath Spa University11:40 | Dementia Accessibility Audits | Bristol Dementia Action Alliance\n12:00 | Lunch\n13:00 | Workshop: Designing For Dementia\n14:30 | Workshop Close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-19-designing-for-dementia/
LOCATION:Newton Park Campus | Bath Spa University\, Newton St Loe\, Bath\, \, BA2 9BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #18 Communication in Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 23 February 2026\, NTB hosted Workshop #18: Communication in Practice at the office of Studio SAAR\, Silk Mill Studios\, Frome. \nThe session was led by Alice Caudle from Alice Caudle Parenting\, who shared her expertise in effective communication and active listening as a way to build trust\, connect meaningfully\, and communicate more effectively. Alice demonstrated how the same principles she uses in her work can be applied by design professionals to strengthen client relationships and improve their practice. \nHer session was followed by an active listening exercise\, in which participants paired up and practiced active listening through a reflection on their own routes into the profession. This was followed by a round-table discussion on communication with clients\, where participants reflected on their approaches and shared experiences. The session offered a valuable opportunity to learn from peers and gain insights into connecting more effectively with clients and collaborators. \n\n\nAgenda for the day:\n10:00 | Welcome & refreshments\n10:15 | Intros and NTB Updates10:30 | Active Listening – Alice Caudle | Alice Caudle Parenting\n11:15 | Tea Break\n11:30 | Round-Table Discussion: Communication with Clients\n13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch14:00 | Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-18-communication-in-practice/
LOCATION:silk mill studios\, Studio 1\, Silk Mill\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #17 Retrofit Skills Level 2 Training | The Green Register
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 19 January 2026\, NTB hosted a free Retrofit Skills Level 2 Training at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon\, funded through Retrofit West’s Community Grant Programme. \nDelivered by The Green Register\, the course provided building professionals with practical and technical training in insulation and airtightness\, heat pumps\, and ventilation\, supported by online learning modules. Lunch and refreshments were provided. \nParticipants who completed the training became eligible to join the Retrofit West supplier database\, helping connect them with clients seeking retrofit support. As part of the programme\, attendees were also asked to complete online modules by March 2026 and contribute up to three hours of volunteer time at community design surgeries in B&NES during April–May 2026. \nAgenda for the day was:\n 09.00 | Welcome & refreshments \n09.15 – 12.45GROUP 1 | Module 5 — Insulation & Airtightness (Dave)GROUP 2 | Module 6 — Heat Pumps (Nigel)\, followed by Module 7 — Ventilation (Ben) \n12.45 – 13.45 | Lunch \n13.45 – 17.15GROUP 1 | Module 6 — Heat Pumps (Nigel)\, followed by Module 7 — Ventilation (Ben)GROUP 2 | Module 5 — Insulation & Airtightness (Dave) \n17.15 – 17.30 | Session wrap-up and close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-17-retrofit-skills-level-2-training/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #16 People Centred Planning
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 17\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #16: People Centred Planning at Silk Mill Studios\, Frome. \nWe were excited to welcome Veronica Barbaro\, Planning Director at Avalon Planning\, who led the workshop and brought her expertise in planning strategy and community engagement. She guided participants in exploring how national policy shapes local outcomes and how community-led change can influence planning decisions. \nThe morning began with a talk on national policy and local practice\, considering how the National Planning Policy Framework and the recent New Towns policy affected small practices and community-scale projects. After a short break\, we took a site walk and workshop around Frome\, exploring different ways to gather and map on-the-ground insights about place and people. \nAfter lunch\, we discussed the different approaches to mapping used during the site walk and the types of data collected\, followed by Veronica sharing mapping and analysis tools to help us organise and visualise the data\, enhancing its accessibility and impact. \nIt was a fantastic day! \nThe agenda for the day: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.15 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.15 – 11.00 | National change\, Local impact | Veronica Barbaro \n11.00 – 11.15 | Tea Break \n11.15 – 12.15 | Walking Workshop: Site Analysis and Qualitative Mapping | Veronica Barbaro \n12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch \n13.30 – 14.30 | Mapping & Analysis: Open Source Tools and Data | Veronica Barbaro \n14.30 | Workshop End
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-16-people-centred-planning/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #15 Community-Led Conservation
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 20\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #15: Community-Led Conservation at The Hop Pole Inn\, Limpley Stoke. \nThis time we were joined by James Sibson of FCB Studios\, Rhys Brookes of Harrison Brookes Architects and Hannah Jones & Rob Stepto of Greengauage who guided us through the inspiring story of the community-led conservation of the Hop Pole Inn—the very building where we gathered. \nThis session kicked off with James Sibson who shared the inspiring story of how the community of Limpley Stoke came together to take ownership of this historic Inn\, develop a shared vision\, and restore the building collaboratively — a process that involved a huge amount of volunteer time and hard graft! \nWe then heard from Rhys Brookes who discussed the journey of conserving this historic asset\, balancing competing priorities — respecting and maintaining the heritage of the Inn\, ensuring the space complies with modern standards\, and realising the community’s vision to repurpose it as a hub for modern village life! \nIf that wasn’t enough\, we then heard from Hannah Jones and Rob Stepto who shared their approach to decarbonising this historic building. Their talk emphasised the importance of getting the ventilation strategy right first in heritage buildings and shared valuable insights to demystify heat pumps and their suitability for heating historic buildings. \nIt was an inspiring day of collaboration and learning — showing what’s possible when communities lead the way in shaping their built environment! \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.10 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.10- 10.50 | The Story of Hope Pole Inn and Tour  | James Sibson \n10.50 – 11.30 | Design Approach and Detailing Hop Pole Inn | Rhys Brookes \n11.30 – 11.45|  | Tea Break \n11.45 – 12.30 | Approach to decarbonising  the Hop Pole Inn | Hannah Jones \n12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch and Networking \n14:00 | Workshop End.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-15-community-led-conservation/
LOCATION:The Hop Pole Inn\, The Hop Pole Inn\, Woods Hill\, Limpley Stoke\, BA2 7FS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #14 Design Safely\, Build Naturally
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 22\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #14: Design Safely\, Build Naturally at Hornuingsham Village Hall. \nThis time\, we heard from Amy Jones of Amy Jones Architects\, who led a session on the steps and processes small practitioners can take to minimise risk and uphold our professional duty of care—while continuing to practise sustainably and confidently within the evolving framework of the Building Safety Act. \nWe then welcomed Chris Brookman of Back to Earth\, who introduced the company’s inspiring range of natural wood fibre insulation. Chris shared practical insights into how these materials can be specified and applied in our projects\, helping us bridge the gap between sustainable intention and real-world construction. \nAfter a delicious lunch\, we gathered outdoors for a roundtable discussion\, where we built on the morning’s themes\, shared the challenges our practices face when specifying natural materials\, and exploring opportunities for us to take collective action to overcome them. \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.15 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.15- 11.00 | Design Safely\, Build Naturally | Amy Jones \n11.00 – 11.15|  | Tea Break \n11.15- 12.30 | Back to Earth: Build Naturally | Chris Brookman \n12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 |  Round Table Discussion \n14:30 | Workshop End.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-14-build-safely-build-naturally/
LOCATION:Horningsham Village Hall\, Water Lane\, Horningsham\,\, Warminster\, BA12 7LL
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #13 Water\, Biodiversity and Design
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, July 14\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #13: Design for Water Quality at Heal Somerset in Frome. \nWe were joined by Gregor Neeve from Thompson Environmental Consultants\, who led two key sessions during the workshop. In the morning\, he shared the latest water quality regulations and practical approaches designers can apply to homes and neighbourhoods to support healthier waterways. In the afternoon\, he introduced the growing potential of nature markets and how new funding opportunities are emerging to support riparian corridors and landscape-scale restoration. \nWe also heard from Gemma Annan of Frome Families For The Future\, who shared how their group is empowering local communities to build agency and stewardship in support of a healthier River Frome. \nTo end the day\, Dan from Heal Somerset and Alex from Providence Ecological took us on a guided walk through the breathtaking rewilding landscape at Heal. We followed the course of the land to the source of the River Frome\, learning about their bold and visionary approach to restoring the site’s natural ecology. \nThanks to everyone who joined us! \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.10 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.10- 11.00 | Water Quality: Regulation & Design Approaches | Gregor Neeve \n11.00 – 11.15|  | Tea Break \n11.15- 11.30 | Frome Families For The Future River Vision Project | Gemma Annan \n11.30 – 12.15 | Tour of Heal Somerset to source of River Frome | Heal Somerset \n12.15 – 13.15 | Lunch \n13:15 – 14:00 | Nature Markets for Riparian Corridors | Gregor Neave \n14:00 | Workshop end.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-13-water-biodiversity-and-design/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Ln\, Frome\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #12 Beyond Bricks and Mortar
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 16\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #12: Beyond Bricks and Mortar at Frome Town Hall. \nThis time\, we were joined by the Elephant Team from the University of Bath\, who led a session on the societal pressures—beyond cost—that prevent our clients from utilising more innovative and sustainable materials in their projects. They introduced us to Manfred Max-Neef’s model of fundamental needs versus satisfiers and presented a newly game “Beyond Bricks and Mortar.” This game is designed to help people establish their needs for their homes and demonstrate the importance material choice has for satisfying those needs. \nAfter lunch\, we had the privilege of hearing from Caroline Till\, who highlighted the impactful work of Franklin Till. She shared invaluable insights from their pioneering experience in design and material innovations. This presentation provided us with a compelling vision of a regenerative future that promotes positive social and environmental change\, emphasising the critical importance of innovation in our material choices as designers. \nIt was great! \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n09.30 – 09.45 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n09.45 – 10.00 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10.00 – 10.15 | Introducing the Elephant  | Taghried Abdelmagid\, Bath University \n10.15 – 10.55| Needs vs Satisfiers | Joel Lazarus\, Bath University \n10.55 – 11.00 | The Elephant Game Introduction | Patrick Barry\, Bath University \n11.00 – 11.10 | Tea Break \n11.10 – 12.30| The Elephant Game | Facilitated by Patrick\, Joel\, Laura and Taghried\, Bath University \n12.30 – 13:15 | Lunch \n13:15 – 14:00 | Regenerative Design and Alternative Materials | Caroline Till\, Franklin Till \n14:00 – 14:15 | Reflection and feedback.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-12-beyond-bricks-and-mortar/
LOCATION:Frome Town Hall\, Christchurch St\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1EB
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #11 From Sawmill to Structure
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 19 May 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #11 From Sawmill to Structure. \nThis time we visited Vastern Timber for an exclusive tour of their Sawmill in Studley and Mill in Wootton Bassett. During our visit\, the Vastern team guided us through their entire process\, from sourcing timber to its sale. They shared expert tips on how to responsibly specify timber products for both external and internal use\, supporting us in sourcing more local timber for our projects. \nAfter lunch\, we heard from Tom Kinsella\, the traditional carpenter. He discussed the role of oak and pine for structural framing in contemporary architecture. The session covered traditional detailing and jointing and essential considerations for designers when incorporating timber framing into their designs. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n9:45 | Arrival | The Sawmills\, Studley\, Calne SN11 9NH | \n9:55 | Introductions\n10:00 | Tour around Vastern Timbers Studley Sawmill \n11:00| Travel to Vastern Timber\, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7PD | \n11.15 | Tour around Wooton Basset Mill | \n12:00 | Lunch \n13:00 |  Traditional timber framing and its role in contemporary architecture | Tom Kinsella \n14:00 | Thanks & Session close.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-11-from-sawmill-to-timber-frame/
LOCATION:Studley Saw Mill\, The Sawmills\, Studley\, Calne\, Wiltshire\, SN11 9NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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