Baffins Pond Association
Voluntary work at former pump house site - All year round community nature garden maintenance, watering rota, collecting, storing and sowing plant seeds, marketing of produce and other tasks linked to environmental awareness. Various family fun events throughout year.
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Basingstoke Heritage Society
An amenity society with an interest in the built environment of the unparished areas of Basingstoke. Open to all ages who have a general interest in the local heritage.
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Brook Meadow Conservation Group
Practical conservation tasks twice a month. Possibility to go on training courses. Learn more about wildlife and conservation. Distribution of information to the public about conservation. Guided walks and public events - e.g. nature hunt, wildlife funday, herb walks, wildlife surveys - butterflies, birds and plants. Quarterly paper newsletter and fortnightly notes by e-mail.
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Campaign to Protect Rural England (Test Valley District Group)
CPRE is a National Charity that helps people to protect their local countryside where there is a threat, to enhance it where there is opportunity and to keep it beautiful, enjoyable and productive for everyone. CPRE Hampshire Branch supports seven active district branches with a total membership of some 2000. The district group is one of 7 districts that form the Hampshire Branch - registered charity no. 245967.
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Deadwater Valley Trust
Volunteering on conservation projects within The Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve. Guided walks lead by the rangers every Wednesday for 'Friends of the Deadwater's. Meet at the car park on Conde Way - this is the main car park for The Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve. Meet at 10.45am to leave at 11.00am - car sharing and lifts sorted at car park. Guided educational visits to the Local Nature Reserve. Biodiversity Survey opportunities for wildlife lovers.
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Eastleigh Countryside Service
440 acres of woodland and water meadows beside the River Itchen. Trails, picnic sites, play areas and BBQs at Itchen Valley Country Park. Visitors centre is accessible to wheelchairs and has a café (weekends + school holidays only), exhibitions and gift shop. Forest trail is wheelchair accessible. Volunteers may also be involved in other countryside sites in the borough.
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Fleet Pond Society
Conservation and estate management at Fleet Pond Nature Reserve. Monthly & ad-hoc tasks throughout
the year. Illustrated talks and guided walks to increase education and awareness. Encouragement of local involvement through the volunteer programme.
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Friends of Hollybank Woods
The groups aims are to become a practical conservation body to undertake management of Hollybank Woods. Volunteers will be trained in practical conservation tasks, surveys and themed walks - e.g. fungi, flora, birds etc are regular events to improve knowledge and enjoyment of the woods.
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Friends of Petersfield Heath
Work closely with Petersfield Town Council in helping to manage the Heath for the enjoyment of all sections of the community. Fortnightly work parties on Heath from October to March on Sunday mornings. Details from Secretary.
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Friends of RSH Hospital Chapel
[1]Conservation of a Grade II listed building
[2] Research into the heritage of the chapel and hospital
[3] Preparing the building for use by the local communities for meetings, exhibitions etc
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Friends of the Hermitage
Guardianship of a community wildlife garden. Minimal upkeep, mainly keeping access paths free from vegetation and controlling unwanted and evasive plants.
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Gosport Allotment Holders & Gardeners Association
Talks and presentations by visiting speakers on specialist gardening or growing topics. Occasional trip/excursion. Best allotment competititon. Two shows per year.
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Gosport Midweek Conservation Volunteers
A range of countryside management tasks such as hedge-laying, path and boardwalk construction, post and rail fencing, pond clearance etc. Also assistance with events and general projects such as the tree nursery and wildlife garden and nature reserve wardening.
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Groundwork Solent
We run environmental youth projects. We can also offer volunteers outside work on our community projects. Our scope of work also includes employment programmes, land improvement projects and community consultation.
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Growing Places - Berkshire
Growing Places provide a wide range of gardening and conservation tasks for people with learning difficulties and sensory impairment. Clients who use the services are on a referral basis only and are supported by paid staff and volunteers.
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Hampshire & I.O.W. Wildlife Trust (Winchester District)
Indoor talks and field meetings.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Ltd (Eastleigh)
A members' group of the country-wide Wildlife Trust, organising indoor meetings and walks - non members are welcome to attend. General communications to the Trust should be sent to County HQ at Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Hants SO32 2DP.
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Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
Undertakes practical conservation projects throughout Hampshire. New members ALWAYS welcome! Training in tool use and work techniques given on task. No previous knowledge or experience required.
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Hampshire Mills Group
Advice about mills and their history, repair and restoration and about techniques of milling
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Hampshire Wildlife Trust (North West Hampshire District Group)
The group organises indoor and outdoor events for people interested in wildlife and natural history. It also takes an active part in monitoring & promoting nature conservation in NW Hampshire.
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Hilsea Lido - Pool for the People Trust
We hold fund raising events and hold monthly open meetings at Blue Lagoon/Hilsea Lido, Hilsea, Portsmouth on 4th Monday of each month at 7.30pm. We host volunteer days at the Blue Lagoon & Hilsea Lido every Thursday from 10.00am - 4.00pm
We plan to host similar events every Sunday in the near future.
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Isle of Wight Association of National Trust Members & Volunteers.
National Trust Associations are local groups run by National Trust members. With around 200 all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland there is bound to be one nearby to help you to enjoy your membership and to take an active part in the National Trust's work. Founded in 1948 they were then known as Centres. They offer a varied programme of outings, lectures, parties, rambles, tours and holidays in Britain and abroad.
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Langstone Village Association
We liaise with Bosmere 100, the CPRE, English Heritage, other residents associations and local & county councils in furtherance of our aim of protecting and conserving this beautiful harbourside settlement in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on the shore of Langstone Harbour. Two long-distance paths, Solent Way & Wayfarers Walk go through the village. We publish a quarterly newsletter 'The Langstonian'.
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Milford-on-Sea Conservation Volunteers
Volunteer members of the local community in Milford working with the Parish Council on conservation of woodland and other areas in Milford.
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National Trust (East Dorset Association)
National Tust Associations are local groups run by National Trust members. With 198 all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland there is bound to be one nearby to help you to enjoy your membership and to take an active part in the National Trust's work. Founded in 1948 they were then known as Centres. The East Dorset Association has a programme of twice monthly talks in the Winter, skittle evenings, Spring & Christmas luncheons and other social events. In the summer there are coach outings and, again, other social events.
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National Trust (Newbury & District Association)
The Newbury National Trust Association is one of about 200 Centres and Associations in England and Wales for National Trust members. We provide about 20 trips each year to National Trust and other heritage sites, and eight lectures on heritage and conservation subjects. We also arrange holidays and social events. We have about 400 members.
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National Trust (Portsmouth and District Centre)
The members are able to take part in the many and varied activities, ie. Lectures, coach outings and short holidays, rambles etc.
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National Trust (Salisbury & South Wiltshire Association)
National Trust Associations were founded in 1948 and are local groups run by members in support of the National Trust. With 190 throughout the UK there is bound to be one nearby to help you to enjoy your membership and to take an active part in the National Trust's work. They offer a varied programme of coach outings,lectures, social events rambles and holidays in Britain.
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National Trust (Southampton & District Centre)
A local group of National Trust members and volunteers who have a programme of summer day outings and winter lectures with some other activities. A newsletter twice a year details the forthcoming events. There are opportunities to raise money, to give voluntary help and to promote the National Trust.
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National Trust (Winchester Association)
See above
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New Forest Area Conservation Volunteers
NFACV is run by members on a voluntary basis. The main aim of the group is to ensure the natural environment in and around the New Forest by means of practical conservation work. The group is affiliated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers a national registered charity.
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New Forest Badger Group
Badger study and protection. members are encouraged to study and record the activities of wild badgers in the New Forest.
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Northern Wey Trust
Members of the NWT receive regular newsletters, and the AGM includes a guest speaker. There are opportunities to learn more about the natural history of the river and we manage a river wardening scheme. Volunteers monitor the health of the river and regularly report on the wildlife observed, the rate of flow and the depth of water.
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Open Spaces Society
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Otterbourne Conservation Group
Conservation of wildlife; Preservation of historical items/sites etc and the preservation of village ambience.
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Palmerston Forts Society
The Society was formed in 1984 with the principal aim of the advancement of the education of the public into the history of all the British Victorian fortifications. The PFS also assists in the improvement of the fortifications for the public benefit. The PFS has a diverse membership spread all over the UK, as well as other parts of the world. The membership includes men, women and families of all ages and the activities vary from visits, through research to work parties. Members receive the Society's journal 'The Redan' and newsletters.
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Plant Heritage (formerly National Council for Conservation of Plants & Gardens)
Plant Heritage (The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens) was formed in 1980 when concern was felt at the diminishing range of plants being grown in our gardens. The Society's primary aim is to conserve our heritage of garden plants and to distribute them more widely. Secondly, a comprehensive system of National Collections has been established to preserve and maintain the widest possible range of gardens plants for the enjoyment of future generations.
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Portchester Civic Society
Conservation of built & natural environment. Aim to promote high standards of planning & architecture; educate the public in key aspects of the area & secure the preservation of places of historical and environmental interest. This includes monthly lectures/slides, visits, exhibitions and nature conservation work e.g tree planting, etc. Have restored the Grave of Thomas Goble (last Secretary to Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar) in St Mary's churchyard in the Castle and produced a book from their Oral History Project recordings, 'Portchester in Living Memory'.
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Ringwood Natural History Society
Indoor and outdoor meetings.
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Rotherlands Conservation Group
Management of Rotherlands local nature reserve at Penns Place, Petersfield. Conservation work, offering light exercise in the fresh air with a friendly group of volunteers.
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Rowhill Nature Reserve Society
Rowhill Nature Reserve Society manages Rowhill Copse for the owners, Rushmoor Borough Council. Aims:- Development of reserve as a public amenity. Provision of educational facilities. Practice of nature conservation in all aspects. Achieved by:- Regular meetings, organised walks, fundraising, voluntary conservation work, opening field centre to the public. For further details about membership, access etc. tel. 01252 319749
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Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of
British Geographers)
The Southern Region offers a varied programme of lectures and other activities in Hampshire and adjacent areas.
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Monthly meetings and twice monthly bird walks.
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RSPB (North East Hampshire Group)
Average of 10 indoor meetings/talks and 12 outdoor walks per year. Indoor meetings have films, slide shows and lectures.
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RSPB Wildlife Explorers (Fleet)
Indoor and outdoor meetings are organised every month except August and December.
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South Downs National Park Authority
Promote practical conservation help and educate visitors to South Downs. Practical conservation, admin support.
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South Hampshire National Trust Volunteers
The group works on a voluntary basis on properties of the National Trust to help with conservation of the relevant properties and environment. Work involved is cutting down trees, planting trees and hedges, scrub bashing, repairing fences, building footpaths and bridges and clearing and reclamation of ponds amongst others.
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Staunton Country Park
Supported Volunteer Programme that meets weekly to work on tasks within the park.
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Textile Conservation of Froyle Vestments
To restore and conserve the Ecclesiastical Vestments of St Mary's Church, Froyle dating from 16th Century and being of European origin.
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The Alton Society Environment Group
Maintenance of paths and conservation activities within meadow environment with river and disused cress bed. Meeting on a regular basis to carry out conservation activities.
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The Fareham Society
The Borough Civic Society has monthly lectures informing residents on environmental and other topics associated with its aims. Protection of the built and natural environment is on the logo.
Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month Sept-May.
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The Friends of Holly Hill
Our work is exclusively physical and active in relation to maintenance and installation of landscaping features, in association with Fareham Borough Council.
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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (Southampton area)
Currently arranging a series of volunteering sessions on Tuesday’s from January 2012 as part of our PUSHing Down the Barriers Project, which provides young people between the ages of 13-25, with opportunities to learn new skills and get involved in practical conservation tasks.
The sessions are entirely free to all users and we are able to provide transport (to and from Southampton, Eastleigh and Totton etc), tools, clothing and training.
We currently work with many schools, youth offending teams, social services, youth clubs and faith groups across Hampshire and are keen to engage with as many other young people as possible.
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The Hawk Conservancy Trust
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a visitor centre and conservancy charity that has for many years worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research of birds of prey. Set
in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from owls to eagles! Many of these birds are involved
in our spectacular daily flying demonstrations, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects. Allow at least
half a day for your visit as there is so much to see and do! All visitors get the chance to hold a British bird of prey.
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The Yateley Society
The Yateley Society is a registered charity to benefit the parish of Yateley. A local Amenity Society registered with the Civic Trust, which carries out research and informs the public about local history, including local family history, and natural history encouraging good standards of Town Planning and undertakes practical nature conservation work. AGMs are held in February. The Society also offers a programme of talks and events relating to its activities. These are generally open to non-members.
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Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
A group of volunteers that meet each Wednesday to carry out practical environmental improvement tasks for HCC and other local authorities and conservation organisations. The work includes footpath improvements, coppicing and minor country based constructions (e.g gates, fences and bridges). Training given where required!
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Weeke Pond Improvement Scheme
Routine maintenance (including weeding surrounds and litter picking) occassional other tasks. approx 20 volunteers - additional volunteers always required to join rota.
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Wildlife Support & Conservation
Checking and identifying rare plants with the BSBI recorder for North Hampshire, checking areas where development has taken place or is due to take place and advising on protection of wildlife, mammal paths, etc. Visiting residents on new developments and giving advice on how to attract birds and wildlife into garden and keeping mammal paths open, especially for hedgehogs.
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Woodland Park Community Group
We are a registered charity owning & managing a small area of woodland adjacent to Pilands Wood, Bursledon. With financial support from County & Borough Councils we are making this woodland accessible to the public while conserving it for the future. Two footbridges have been built across the stream & informal paths cleared to the central glade. The level of enhancement is minimal and the emphasis will be on conserving the wood. Local people are involved in the management committee and it is hoped that volunteer input will foster a feeling of pride in the area.
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Woodland Trust (Grantham)
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage. We want to see: no further loss of ancient woodland, biodiversity of woods restored and improved, increase in area of new native woodland, and increase in people's awareness and enjoyment of woodland.
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World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) - New Forest Volunteer Group
Local supporters to raise funds for W.W.F.(UK) part of the largest international conservation organisation. Events range from bazaars to film shows, coffee mornings to a quiz, helpers are always needed for such events as well as flag days and house to house collections.
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Worthys Conservation Volunteers
Conservation work within the local environment.
Wildlife field studies and other learning activities.
Green gym.
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