Alresford Society
Advice on planning issues. Facilitation of projects to enhance the Alresfords.
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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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Countryside Education Trust (Beaulieu)
Day visits to New Forest Treehouse Study Centre for environmental education and to Out of Town Centre for farm, garden and food related activities. Residential visits to Out of Town Centre for environmental, farm, geography, history & science courses. Community courses at key stages 1-4, pre school, youth groups, adults and family groups.
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East Hampshire Environment Network
A hub for information exchange and channel for 2-way communications between local groups and the district council, regional and national organisations and between the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Promote events and awards and competitions to share skills, good ideas and local solutions
Encourage practical action on the ground
Identify and create mechanisms for supporting and funding, environmental and climate change projects
In particular we will work with EHDC and to:-
• Help achieve their climate change objectives;
• Encourage outreach from the Bordon/Whitehill Eco town throughout the whole district
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Fareham Countryside Volunteers (Fareham Borough Council)
Volunteer opportunities with Conservation volunteer work parties - occasional Tuesdays and Fridays, Volunteer wardens for local sites and site monitoring, Opportunities to learn a range of skills relating to countryside work and practical conservation. Also walks and other events.
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Farnham Geological Society
At its monthly meeings, held in the Farnham Maltings, invited speakers cover all aspects of geology. Many field trips are undertaken, ranging from localised day vists up to trips abroad lasting a week or more.
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Fleet & Church Crookham Society
Objectives to preserve or enhance the quality of life of residents by campaigning for amenity provision. Involved in planning and development issues in order to monitor and comment on amenity issues. Amenity ranges from essential services (health, road, infrastructures, public transport) to sports community facilities, open spaces and informal leisure facilities. Also interested in town planning issues. Advice is provided to any resident who is affected by a planning application. Guidance provided on responding to/or objecting to planning applications. Interest in promoting civic pride and projects to improve the area.
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Friends of Brickfields Country Park
Volunteer group dedicated to the upkeep of possibly the smallest country park in the UK. Used by local schools for nature studies etc. Occasional volunteers welcome. - Possibly the UK's smallest Country Park!
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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 Park Wood
A programme of practical work days to manage Park Wood for the benefit of wildlife and local people and holding public events and guided walks to promote Park Wood to the local community for informal recreation and create public awareness of Park Wood as a natural resource for the local community.
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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 Portsdown Hill
Monthly indoor meetings are held between October & April, on a variety of topics. Guided walks are held at various times. We support the management of the hill by the Portsdown Hill Countryside Service and its volunteers.
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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.
http://www.hcv.org.uk
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Hampshire Country Learning
We provide farm visits for schools, countryside days for schools, training for teachers and farmers and opportunities for volunteers to help deliver education on various farms around Hampshire.
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Hampshire Federation of Horticultural Societies
Provide up to date speakers and judges list for horticultural societies, Quiz and garden competitions and an annual lecture on a horticultural topic.
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Hampshire Wildlife Trust (Havant, Hayling Island and Emsworth)
Meetings,Walks, Open gardens & Coffee mornings.
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Holton Lee
Holton Lee provides a range of day activities and events that are accessible for all, including
arts and crafts sessions, gardening and environmental activities. Holton Lee is set within a 350acre estate which includes heathland, woodland and reed beds and is designated a site of special scientific interest(SSI) because of the unique species and habitats found on site. We have two accessible bird hides and a broadwalk across the reed beds to facilitate access to all parts of the estate. Visitors with more restricted
mobility can also use the golf buggy and trampers
(all terrain mobility scooters) to explore the environment. We have fully accessible self catering accommodation available for hire by families and groups.
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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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Lee-on-the-Solent Litteraction
Regular litter events; social meetings; community involvement.
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Lymington Society
A civic society to protect character of town, resist unsuitable development & improve amenities.
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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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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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Purbrook and Widley Area Residents' Association
We produce a Newsletter for residents of Purbrook and Widley. Public meetings of our association are held three times a year, with a talk from a guest speaker. We lobby on behalf of residents, usually about planning matters. The association has a very active Environment Group which undertakes projects in the local area.
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park Volunteer Ranger Service
A Volunteer Ranger Service giving people the opportunity to become involved in protecting their local Country Park and National Nature Reserve as well as helping others to enjoy the countryside. Open to anyone from 13years of age. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with disabilities.
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Romsey and District Society
One society for all who live in or near Romsey, interested in buildings, countryside, waterways and railways. A busy programme of conservation, cultural and social activities. Walks, talks, poetry, cycling. Garden, theatre and house visits in Britain and abroad. Illustrated newsletter.
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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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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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Southampton Mineral & Fossil Society
Formed in 1971 our Society is one of the oldest amateur mineral and fossil societies in the UK. The aims of the Society are to foster interest and expertise in the collecting, conservation and identification of minerals and fossils and, where possible, preserve and document the sites where they are found. We are a friendly group of people sharing a common interest in collecting, preserving and studying minerals and fossils.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at The Friends' Meeting House, Ordnance Road, Southampton starting at 19:30 to around 22:00. New faces are always welcome. Visit our web site for full details.
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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 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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Time Machine Fun and Reclaim Fun
We are a project based organisation. We use unwanted interested things to take apart to explore and experience science. We also provide roadshows, courses and community involvement. Please see the website www.timemachinefun.com or www.reclaimfun.com. Free groups are provided via the internet and other forms of involvement. Now open outside growing facility for all to enjoy.
Wheelchair access and activities.
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Upper Itchen Valley Society
Grants. Community Activities.
Comments on planning applications.
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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 Watch - Hampshire & IOW Wildlife
Membership and regular fun activities to anable children to learn, enjoy and repsect wildlife. Local groups, run by volunteers, organise a range of activities for children aged 6-14years (under 8's must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Membership package & local group activities include night walks, shelter building, mammal watching, wildlife surveys, pond dipping, minibeast hunts, recycling campaigns. Members receive colourful magazines, posters, newsletters, badge, activity pack & Gold Award badge scheme.
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Winchester Litter Pickers
Removal of litter and fly posters in streets and public spaces.
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