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 programe 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.
4th July - 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: SZ 207988
Post Code BH23 8DZ
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
11th July - BLACKBERRY FARM, NORTH RIPLEY
The time of year has arrived when we need to control the ragwort on this site.
Meet on site at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SZ 173000
Post Code BH23 8EL
User Body: Derek Stainer
Task Leader: John Waldron
18th July - ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL, SWAY
A variety of tasks today. Come and see what we shall be doing.
Meet at the school at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SZ 279985
Post Code SO41 6AE
User Body: St. Luke's School
Task Leader: John Waldron
25th July - WATER WORKS, EFFORD (AVON VALLEY WATER)
This is our second visit this year to rid the area of the very invasive Himalayan Balsam.
From the A337, Lymington to New Milton, turn left into the Efford Refuse site. Take the first right and park by the gate.
Meet at 10 am
Map ref: SZ310937
User Body: Hampshire Countryside Services
Task Leader: Peter Harris
27th/28th/29th July - NEW FOREST SHOW
We always have a stand in the New Forest Corner section of the show to promote ourselves and hopefully enlist more volunteers. There's always a chance to look around the show as well, so if you are interested in helping, please contact:
Heather on 01590 671915
1st August - NEWLANDS MANOR, EVERTON
We shall be cutting down rhododendron today.
Meet at 10a.m.
Map Ref: SZ 287932
Post Code SO41 0JH
User Body: The Residents' Association
Task Leader: Peter Harris
8th August - FLETCHWOOD MEADOWS, ASHURST
Clearing some of the invasive bracken today, to try and maintain this area as a meadow.
Meet in Fletchwood Lane at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SU 329109
Post Code SO40 7DX
User Body: Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
10th August (Tuesday) - BRAMBLE HILL HOTEL, BRAMSHAW
Meet at 8 p.m. for our social evening. This is a task leaders' meeting to sort out the next quarter but all are welcome.
Map Ref: SU 261158
15th August - ALONG THE BEAULIEU RIVER
We visited this area in May to pull some Himalayan Balsam. Don't think it has all gone, there will be more for you to do!
Meet at North Gate (Forestry Commission) car park at 10 am.
Map Ref: SU 386048
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
22nd August - PLEASURE GROUNDS, MILFORD ON SEA
More work on the footpaths today, by the river, just up from the bridge and pond - to make the area more accessible in winter.
Meet in Milford village at beginning of Barnes Lane - small car park in front of Thai restaurant - at 10am.
Map Ref: SU 287198
User Body: Milford Environment Group
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
29th August - FOXLEASE, LYNDHURST
Working in the lake area today, which has been transformed during the past year.
Meet at the car park at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SU 298072
Post Code SO43 7DE
User Body: Girlguiding UK
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
5th September - LAUREL HOUSE, LANDFORD
Working today in the woodland area of this lovely, private site clearing scrub prior to hazel being planted.
Meet on site at 10 am.
Map Ref: SU 267185
Post Code SP5 2AZ
User Body: Patricia Barrett
Task Leader: Peter Harris
12th September - MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE
Hopefully, we shall be clearing the pond today, so hope it's not too cold!
Meet in the car park at 10 am
Map Ref; SU 278108
Post Code: SO43 7GJ
User Body: Hampshire County Council
Task Leader: Janis Anderson
19th September - HARTFORD WOODS, BEAULIEU
We have removed a lot of rhododendron from this site over the years but there is still more to cut.
Meet at the rhododendron roundabout at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SU 394043
Post Code SO42 7ZN
User Body: Countryside Education Trust
Task Leader: Peter Harris
26th September - ROYDON WOODS, SETLEY
Coppicing today at this beautiful site.
Meet at the bottom of the track at 9.50 as we shall be moving off at 10 am sharp.
Map Ref: SU 307004
Post Code: SO42 7UF
User Body: Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Brian Webb
Please note that Post Codes are given to aid those with Sat. Navs. They are an indication of the site and will be in the vicinity but not necessarily the exact spot.