Reserve Volunteer Teams
Area Wildlife Teams
Beechcroft Area Team Programme
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Date |
Site |
Task |
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Mon 20th February |
St Catherine’s Hill, near Winchester |
Scrub Clearance |
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Thurs 23rd February |
Hookheath Meadows, near Southwick |
Fencing |
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Mon 27th February |
Broughton Down, near Nether Wallop* |
Tree Felling |
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Thurs 1st March |
St Catherine’s Hill, near Winchester |
Scrub Clearance |
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Mon 5th March |
St Catherine’s Hill, near Winchester |
Scrub Clearance |
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Thurs 8th March |
Hookheath Meadows, near Southwick |
Fencing |
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Mon 12th March |
St Cross, near Winchester |
Fencing |
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Thurs 15th March |
Farlington Marshes, near Portsmouth |
Spearthistle Spudding |
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Mon 19th March |
Broughton Down, near Nether Wallop* |
Scrub clearance |
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Thurs 22nd March |
Southmoor, near Havant |
Fencing |
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Mon 26th March |
Farlington Marshes, near Portsmouth |
TBC |
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Thurs 29th March |
Winnall Moors, near Winchester |
TBC |
Meet at Beechcroft 09.00hrs. We aim to be back for about 16.30hrs
For sites marked * there is a pick up from St. Catherine’s park and ride (Winchester) at 09.30 hrs (please let me know in advance).
The dates highlighted in bold are when I am away and the tasks will be lead by Mike Allen, Rachel Remnant or Jamie Marsh.
For further details please contact Assistant Reserves Officer Nikki Magee on 07917 616697 or by email nikkim@hwt.org.uk
Contacts
Assistant Reserves Officer, Nikki Magee: mobile - 07917 616697
Beechcroft reception: 01489 774400
Elliott Fairs: mobile - 07833 387319
Mike Allen: mobile - 07831 692963
Jamie Marsh: mobile - 07917 616696
North-East Reserves Team
North East Reserves Team NERT
We meet usually every Wednesday between 10:00 – 15:30 (roughly), and carry out a range of practical conservation tasks on a variety of sites in the Fleet and Hook area going South as far as Noar Hill and Longmoor. No experience is necessary, full training and all equipment is provided. All that is required is enthusiasm and an interest in wildlife and the countryside.
You’ll need to bring:
- Old clothes, that you don’t mind getting muddy
- Water proofs (just in case)
- Sturdy footwear
- Lunch
- A cold drink
- A flask with a hot drink inside
For further details please call Keith Blackmore on 07770 918372 or email keithb@hwt.org.uk
Some of the work parties take place on MOD training areas, and may be subject to cancellation at short notice. Please let Keith know that you wish to attend so he can contact you if this is the case.
Work Parties January- March 2012
February 22nd
Site – Yateley Common
Task- Clearing and burning birch and pine scrub
Meeting Place- Woodside. From the A30/B3272 roundabout take Bloomsbury Way and immediately turn right into Woodside.
Grid Ref. SU 844 592 Post Code- GU17 9JG
The site isn’t yet grazed so we’ll help keep the encroaching scrub in check and as some of the gorse is quite ‘leggy’ and of diminishing habitat value we’ll give it a trim.
The Road to the parking is quite deeply pot-holed so please drive carefully.
(The 22nd will probably be on the other end of the Common but we’ll discuss this nearer the time).
February 29th
Site – Weavers Down Bog
Task – Scrub clearance and site tidying
Meeting Place- Cotman’s Corner, between A327 and Greywell
Grid Ref. SU724 524 Post Code- RG29 1HG
We’ll take the minibus and possibly also use the truck depending on numbers to visit this fascinating bit of bog with some real botanical gems. It is near Longmoor so some might like to make their own way there but we’ll sort this out nearer the time. Wellies will be needed. Great way to use a Leap Day!
March 7th
Site- Noar Hill
Task- Egg hunt!
Meeting Place- Cotman’s Corner, between A327 and Greywell
Grid Ref. SU724 524 Post Code- RG29 1HG
We’ll take the minibus and possibly also use the truck depending on numbers for a return to this wonderful reserve. We’ll search the Blackthorn for eggs of the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly. They are rather small so don’t forget your specs!
March 14th and 21st
Site – Pondtail Heath
Task - Birch and pine removal
Meeting place – At the end of Pondtail Road, Fleet, but please park with consideration to the local residents.
Grid reference – SU 827 540 Nearest postcode GU51 3JH.
We’ll be working on the Gelvert fence line clearing back leggy Gorse (Hurrah!) and possibly replacing a few fence posts to get us back into fencing mode for the summer season. Possibly our last fires so lets have a sausage sizzle!
March 28th
Site – Bassets Mead
Task – Fence repairs
Meeting Place – Meet by the electricity pylon on Doctor’s Acre in the Housing development (Holt Park).
Grid reference – SU 736 544 Postcode RG27 9UX
We’ll be flexible but with birds nesting we’ll be limited in the work we can do.
The above programme is a draft and we might have to change tasks around a bit but hopefully it gives a flavour of the second half of the scrub cutting season work.
P.S. We’d like an extra day on Long Valley to really make an impact so we’ll discuss it and see if some of you might be able to help us out, probably in the week of the 8th February, to take advantage of the hot embers It is I know a big ask and fully understand why it might be a request too far. I’ll bring a cake though!
Wildlife Reserve Volunteer Teams
Bartley Heath, North Warnborough Greens and Greywell Moors. We meet on the last Sunday of the month, 10am-1.30pm. Come along and join our enthusiastic band of volunteers to help with a wide range of tasks from scrub clearance to raking hay. Give us a call and find out what's in store. Please contact Tim Ransom, the task organiser, on 01256 764541 for further details of where the work party is taking place. Leaflets of summer and winter work party dates, along with more details, are available from the Northern Reserves Team on 01256 381190. <back>
Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood. Come along and help out in a range of practical tasks around the Reserve and Centre. Two work parties meet regularly: 1. Meeting on the first Sunday of each month, 10am-1pm with an emphasis on wildlife gardening and work around the Centre. 2. Meeting every Thursday, 10am-1pm for work on the Reserve. Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood BH24 3PJ (Map ref. SU 151 078). For further details, please contact Bob Chapman, Reserves Officer, on 01425 476303, or e-mail robertc@hwt.org.uk
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Chappetts and Shutts Copse. Help with conservation work is always welcomed at both nature reserves by our small but friendly group of volunteers. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch and coffee. We meet either at Chappetts Copse (Map ref. SU 653 234) or Shutts Copse (Map ref. SU 638 262), 10am to 3.30pm Thursdays up to March 29th 2012 except 22 and 29 Dec 2011. For the venue on the day please contact Godfrey Rhimes on 01730 829208. <back>
Coulters Dean, near Buriton Join a friendly group to help clear scrub on this beautiful reserve. There is no need to commit to every week, just turn up on the day. Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear. Please bring a warm drink for mid-morning and gardening gloves if you have them (spare pairs available). Work parties meet each Thursday from October to March 10am-12.30pm, weather permitting (phone to check if the weather is doubtful). Please park near forestry ride entrance without blocking access (Map ref. SU 748 194). For further details, please contact Dianne Mitchell on 01730 266064. <back>
East Hampshire Grazing Project. Eagle-eyed volunteers needed to help us keep an eye on our growing herds of livestock grazing across the area. Do you walk, cycle or horseride regularly in the area? If so you could join our valuable team of ‘lookers' who act as the eyes and ears on the ground to keep track of the health and wellbeing of livestock grazing our important heathland. Full training is given to new recruits and all equipment is provided. Sites include Longmoor Inclosure, Weavers Down Bog and Noar Hill. Please contact Laura Fairs, Grazing Project & Reserves Officer, for further details or to get involved on 01256 381190 or email lauraf@hwt.org.uk <back>
East Hampshire Reserves Team. Would you like to lend us a hand with our volunteer team to support our work on land we help manage in East Hampshire. Over the summer this will mainly involve fence repairing and other work to support the grazing and help keep the Heathland open. We will be meeting on the first Sunday and Thursday of the month in the Liss Forest Road Car Park (SU 780 293) aiming to start at 10am, finishing about 4pm. No previous experience is needed as tools and training will be provided but please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing you don't mind getting grubby. Please bring lunch and a drink if you can help all day. For more information please contact Keith Blackmore on 01256 381190 or e-mail keithb@hwt.org.uk. <back>
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common, between Ampfield, North Baddesley and Romsey (Map ref. SU 395 214). New volunteers are welcome for this long established friendly group. We carry out serious clearance work on bog and heathland; enthusiasm more important than experience, tools provided, wellies or heavy footwear vital, bonfire guaranteed. Stay as long as you like but bring a packed lunch if it’s the full day. Please come and help return this wild place to peak condition. Work parties are held on the second Sunday of the month from September through to March - they start at 10am and we meet outside Emer Farm on Green Lane, Crampmoor (Map ref SU 388 219). Just turn up or feel free to phone Geoff Rapley on 01794 516408. <back>
Fleet (and around) Reserves Team. Would you like to lend a hand? Then why not join this friendly group and help us extend our regular volunteer team in the area? Regular work parties meet on the third Sunday of every month from 10.30am until about 3pm. We can offer a wide range of practical conservation tasks including scrub clearance, cutting meadows, fencing, path and bridge building and livestock checking on sites in Fleet, Cove, Church Crookham, Aldershot and Ewshot. Please contact Elliott Fairs on 01256 381190 or email elliottf@hwt.org.uk, for more information or to get involved. Download the latest programme. <back>
Noar Hill Reserves Team. During the winter months (September-March) the team meets on the second Sunday of each month. Tasks include, scrub management, coppicing and path cutting. We meet on the grass verge on the road to Charity Farm (Map ref. SU 737 321) at 10:00am and work until about 4:00pm. No experience is necessary and all tools and safety equipment is provided. Please wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, bring some lunch, a drink and waterproofs just in case. Please contact the Reserves Officer, Mike Morton, for further details on 01256 381190. <back>
Hook area Volunteer Crew. We meet on the last Sunday of the month between 10am and 1pm. Tools and training provided, no previous experience necessary. Wear stout shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or singed by the fire! Download our flyer (large file - 2MB). For further information contact work party coordinator, Tim Ransom, tel 01256 764541, email transom@btinternet.com. Click here for dates. <back>
North Hampshire Grazing Project. Eagle-eyed volunteers needed to help us keep an eye on our growing herds of livestock grazing across the area. Do you walk, cycle or horseride regularly in the area? If so you could join our valuable team of ‘lookers' who act as the eyes and ears on the ground to keep track of the health and wellbeing of livestock grazing our important heathlands. Full training is given to new recruits and all equipment is provided. Sites in Fleet, Cove, Church Crookham, Upper Hale, Ewshot, and Aldershot including Ancells Farm, Foxlease Meadows, Whitehouse Meadow, Pondtail, Velmead Common, Caesar's Camp and Long Valley. Please contact Laura Fairs, Grazing Project & Reserves Officer, for further details or to get involved on 01256 381190 or email lauraf@hwt.org.uk . <back>
Old Burghclere Lime Quarry. Our spring work party on the reserve is on Wednesday 15 February from 10am. The main task is scrub restriction within the quarry but there are lighter tasks too. Some work is on a steep slope. Please bring your own work gloves and some lunch. New participants are very welcome. Please book with Mervyn Grist on 01264 358737 from whom further details are available. Park and meet in marked area of Old Burghclere station farmyard (Map ref. SU469578). <back>
Pamber Forest and Basingstoke Area Reserves. Basingstoke Conservation Volunteers meet on 15 Sundays each year at Pamber Forest or other reserves in the north west of Hampshire. Work parties run from 10am-4pm, but volunteers needn't stay all day. We are a friendly and relaxed group always looking out to welcome new members. No previous knowledge is required as each task is led by an experienced leader who will explain how to carry out the work safely and effectively. Gloves, tools, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, but please bring strong footwear, old clothes and a packed lunch. The current task programme can be found at http://www.basingstokecv.org.uk/. Phone David Jewsbury on 01256 420818 (evenings) or 07836 493677 (days) if you want a paper copy of the programme or more information. <back>
St Catherine’s Hill Reserve Team. Join the team carrying out practical reserve work on St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve, Winchester. The team meets every 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm, from September to April to help restore open chalk grassland and young scrub by cutting down mature scrub and non-native trees. No experience necessary as training provided. Meet at the car park by Tun Bridge off Garnier Road, Winchester. If you would like to join us, please contact Mike Allen on 07831 692963 or email michaela@hwt.org.uk. <back>
Winchester Reserves Team. Join the team carrying out practical work on St Catherine’s Hill and Winnall Moors Nature Reserves. The team meets every Thursday at 9.30am-3pm. Main meeting points are: Winnall Moors – Abbotts Barton, call for directions; St Catherine’s Hill - Garnier Road car park. Please call to confirm arrangements. Contact Mike Allen (St Caths) on 07831 692963 or email michaela@hwt.org.uk, or Rachel Remnant (Winnall Moors) on 07786 777498 or email rachelr@hwt.org.uk <back>
