General advice-
Bring suitable working clothes, waterproofs and wellies, something waterproof to sit
on (a bin bag will do) plus food and drink. For those who are unsure of where to go
please contact:
Peter Harris on: 078 1617 8591
Tetanus
Don't forget to keep up your tetanus jabs. If you have had a few over the
years it is possible that you won't need any more, but please make sure.
The following programme is a guide to give you an idea of what work to expect but
quite often events overtake us and we may be given something quite different to do.
So if you think a particular task doesn't look very interesting, come along anyway - you may be pleasantly surprised.
5th October BREAMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BREAMORE
A variety of jobs today, to help this school - tree planting, bramble clearing and more cutting and trimming.
Meet at the school at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 159178
Post Code SP6 2EF
User Body: Breamore Primary School
Task Leader: John Doe
10th/11th/12th October SLINDON NATIONAL TRUST
A change of scene this year from our usual jaunt to the Hunter Basecamp at Haslemere.
The format will be the same with our arrival on Friday evening, working on the Saturday and Sunday morning and returning home on the Sunday afternoon.
For more details and to book your place please contact either:
Janis Anderson on 01425 473459
Fiona Green on 01590 677937
13th October (Monday) The Turfcutter Arms, East Boldre
Our monthly social meeting in a local pub. Come along for a chinwag and laughter.
Meet from 8 p.m.
Map Reference 373005
19th October GREENHILL COPSE, CANTERTON
We haven’t visited this site for a while so come along and see how it’s progressing. Our task is to burn the cut hazel.
At Brook turn left opposite The Bell (road signposted to the Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub). After sign for Ford, but before the ford, turn left into gated woodland.
Meet on site at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 269135
User Body: Michael Pink
Task Leader: John Waldron
26th October BALLARD WATER MEADOW, NEW MILTON
Today we hope to be coppicing the holly to help maintain this lovely area. Meet at the metal barrier along Lake Grove Road, past the lake and the guide hut on the right. Lake Grove Road is off of Fernhill Lane.
Meet at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 244956
Post Code: BH25 5LA
User Body: Ballard Water Meadow
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
2nd November HOLMSLEY GRAVEL PIT, HOLMSLEY
Our usual task around the lake today, bramble clearing, willow clearing and generally looking after this lovely site.
Meet on site at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 207988
Post Code: BH23 8LA
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Pat Holder
9th November MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE
We shall be continuing cutting around the maze and turning the compost and whatever else needs doing. Come and join in the fun.
Meet on site at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 278108
Post Code: SO43 7GJ
User Body: Hampshire County Council
Task Leader: John Waldron
16th November KEYHAVEN
We shall be clearing scrub somewhere on the reserve. Meet by the small car park by the sea wall. You can also park in the main car park opposite The Gun public house. Probably no car park charge.
Meet at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 308915
Post Code: SO41 0TP
User Body: Hampshire Countryside Services
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
18th November (Wednesday) THE WHITE SWAN, LYNDHURST
Our social evening. This is a task leaders’ meeting to sort out the next quarter but all are welcome.
Meet at 8 p.m.
Map Ref: 291082
23rd November FOXLEASE, LYNDHURST
Not sure what we shall be doing today, so come along and find out. This is a lovely site so don’t miss out.
Meet at the car park at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 298072
Post Code: SO43 7DE
User Body: Girlguiding UK
Task Leader: Janis Anderson
30th November ROYDON WOODS, SETLEY
To put it technically, today we shall be bashing and burning somewhere on this beautiful site. Always a super area to work in, whatever the weather.
Meet at the reserve workshop car park at 10 am.
Map Ref: 307004
Post Code: SO42 7UF
User Body: Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Peter Harris
3rd December (Wednesday) SIR WALTER TYRRELL
Our social evening tonight from 8 p.m. Come along for a chat and a laugh.
Map Ref: 268127
7th December HONEYPOT HOUSE, BLACKFIELD
Cutting the willow around the lake and clearing along the stream. Hopefully it won’t be too cold a day!
Meet on site at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 435008
Post Code: SO45 1XH
User Body: The Honeypot Chartiy
Task Leader: John Waldron
14th December CADLAND ESTATE
Scrub management today – which means cutting down and probably burning. Meet in Badminston Lane just by Badminston Garage. This lane is off Fawley Road (B3053) Holbury to Calshot.
Please meet at 9.50 am as we shall be moving off sharp at 10 am either by car to be nearer the working site or by trailer.
Map Ref: 462023
Post Code: SO45 1BW
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
21st December APPLESLADE NATURE RESERVE, LINWOOD
Some of us will be clearing drainage ditches and some of us will be burning old, cut willow.
Something for everyone.
Meet at the bottom of the track at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: 180096
Post Code: BH24 3LX
User Body: Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Brian Webb
28th December HARTFORD WOODS, BEAULIEU
Continuing our onslaught on removing the rhododendrons. Come along and get rid of all that Christmas pud!
Meet at 10 a.m. at rhododendron roundabout which is located by entering the National Motor Museum and following the track past the study centre for another half a mile.
Map Ref: 394043
Post Code: SO42 7ZN
User Body: Countryside Education Trust
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
Just a reminder that our AGM will be coming up soon, probably the last Wednesday in January 2009, the date to be finalised in the next quarter’s programme.
Our constitution states that all committee members will stand down each year and either be re-elected or replaced . Anybody who would like to have a go at any of the jobs please don’t hesitate to come forward. One position which will be replacing is that of the Tools Officer. John Waldron will be stepping down and we need someone to fill his shoes – well not literally. John has done a tremendous job over the many years and will be greatly missed. If you want any more information or would like to volunteer please contact Dave Thomas.