N F A C V
Current Tasks Program
General Information
Sorry - Until further notice all conservation tasks are canceled.
Bring suitable working clothes, waterproofs and wellies, something waterproof to sit on (a bin bag) plus food and drink. For those who are unsure of where to go please ring the task leader.
The outlined task description 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.
Please note that some Post Codes have been included to assist those with Sat. Nav. and give a general indication of the vicinity of the task and not necessarily the exact location.
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.
PLEASE NOTE ALL MEETS ARE AT 10AM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
1st March
Copythorne Common
Continuing our work from 12th January.
Meet at the lay-by next to Copythorne Infants School on Romsey Road, running from Cadnam to Ower.
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust.
Map Ref: SU307155
Post Code: SO40 2PB
Task Leader: Gwyn Alford
Mobile: 0745 6914 687
8th March
Simms Wood, Exbury
Coppicing and removal rhododendron to maintain the rides in this wood for the butterfly's.
Meet At the Moonhills car park. We will be moving on to site.
Please be aware this is an all day task (10am - 3pm) Due to location
User Body: Natural England
Map ref: SU 408026.
Post Code: SO42 7YR
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
15th March
Shirley Farm
Not sure what we shall be doing, it all depends on the weather. Could be scrub bashing or hedge planting.
Meet by the metal gate in Braggers Lane, Bransgore. We shall be moving from there to the work site.
User Body: Simon Butler
Map Ref: SZ 192998
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
22nd March
Holmsley Gravel Pit
Sorry this task is canceled
General Maintenance is always needed on this site so we will be cutting back the willows and brambles and a fire.
Meet at the site in Black Lane, Holmsley.
User body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust.
Map Ref: SZ 207988
Post Code: BH23 8DZ
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
Tel No: 01590 644060
Mobile: 0780 5970 001
29th March
Great Newbridge Copse
Sorry this task is canceled
Task to be decided on day - all depends on the weather.
From the A337 Lymington to New Milton Road, turn into the Efford Estate, housing Otter Nursery. Do not turn into the nursery but keep straight on until you reach some outbuildings, where we will meet in the car park
User body: Terry Gage.
Map Ref: SZ 307937
Post Code: SO41 0JD
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
Tel. No.: 01590 671915
Mobile: 0778 4871053
5th April
Studland common, Milford on Sea
Sorry this task is canceled
Clearing logs in middle of cleared area of Studland Common and other work to be decided.
Meet Gate 12 near Pless Road/Westminster Road.
User body: Milford Conservation Volunteers
Map Ref: SZ 276921
Post Code: SO41 0NY
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
12th April
Newlands Manor
Sorry this task is canceled
Clearing somewhere around this lovely site.
From the B3058 Lymington to Milford on Sea Road, turn right onto the tarmac drive signposted Newlands Manor and next to the South Lawn Hotel. Continue up this drive and meet at the turkey oak tree at 10am
User Body: Newlands Manor Residents Association
Map Ref: SZ287933
Post Code: SO41 0JH
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
19th April
Foxbury
Sorry - this task is canceled
Could be mulching and tree maintenance or tree popping.
Meet at Half Moon car park situated in Blackhill Road which runs between Wellow and Furzley crossroads.
User Body: National Trust
Map Ref: SU 297177
Post Code: SO51 6AQ
User Body; National Trust.
Task Leader: Peter Harris.
Tel No: 01590 643144
Mobile: 0781 6178591
26th April
Minstead Study centre
Sorry this task is canceled
Not sure what we will be doing. Tasks to be decided on day.
Meet at Minstead Study Centre.
User Body: Minstead Study Centre
Map Ref: SU 278108.
Post Code: SO43 7GJ
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
Tel. No.: 01590 671915
Mobile: 0778 4871053
3rd May
Great Newbridge copse, Efford
Sorry this task is canceled
Task to be decided on day. Could be clearing brash.
A great time to be viewing bluebells in flower.
From the A337 Lymington to New Milton Road, turn into the Efford Estate, housing Otter Nursery. Do not turn into the nursery but keep straight on until you reach some outbuildings, where we will meet in the car park
User body: Terry Gage.
Map Ref: SZ 307937
Post Code: SO41 0JD
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
Tel No: 01590 644060
Mobile No: 0780 5970 001
10th may
shirley farm, bransgore
Sorry this task is canceled
Clearing rhododendrons or hedge restoration today.
Meet by the metal gate in Braggers Lane, Bransgore. We shall be moving from there to the work site, so please arrive 10 minutes before 10am
User Body: Simon Butler
Map Ref: SZ 192998
Post Code: BH23 8EF
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
17th may
Foxbury
Sorry this task is canceled
Could be mulching and tree maintenance or tree popping.
Meet at Half Moon car park situated in Blackhill Road which runs between Wellow and Furzley crossroads.
User Body: National Trust
Map Ref: SU 297177
Post Code: SO51 6AQ
User Body; National Trust.
Task Leader: Peter Harris.
Tel No: 01590 643144
Mobile: 0781 6178591
24th may
lymington & keyhaven nature reserve
Sorry this task is canceled
This is our annual litter pick along the shore towards Keyhaven. A pleasant stroll along the shore. What more could you want?
Meeting place to be decided as to where is the most concentration of litter, so watch this space.
User body: Hampshire Countryside Services.
Map Ref:
Post Code:
Task Leader: Peter Harris.
Tel No: 01590 643144
Mobile: 0781 6178591
31st may
newlands manor, milford on sea
Sorry this task is canceled
Clearing somewhere around this lovely site. To be decided on day.
From the B3058 Lymington to Milford on Sea Road, turn right onto the tarmac drive signposted Newlands Manor and next to the South Lawn Hotel. Continue up this drive and meet at the turkey oak tree.
User Body: Newlands Manor Residents Association
Map Ref: SZ287933
Post Code: SO41 0RF
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
Tel. No.: 01590 671915
Mobile: 0778 4871053
7th June
Studland common, Milford on Sea
Sorry this task is canceled
Clearing logs in middle of cleared area of Studland Common and other work to be decided.
Meet Gate 12 near Pless Road/Westminster Road.
User body: Milford Conservation Volunteers
Map Ref: SZ 276921
Post Code: SO41 0NY
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
14th June
shirley farm, bransgore
Sorry - this task is canceled
We will be ragwort pulling today
Meet by the metal gate in Braggers Lane, Bransgore. We shall be moving from there to the work site, so please arrive 10 minutes before 10am
User Body: Simon Butler
Map Ref: SZ 192998
Post Code: BH23 8EF
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
21st june
lymington & keyhaven nature reserve
Sorry this task is canceled
Ragwort pulling today.
Meet in the parking area in Lower Pennington Lane
User body: Hampshire Countryside Services.
Map Ref: SZ 318927
Post Code: SO41 8AL
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
Tel No: 01590 644060
Mobile: 0780 5970 001
28th june
Simms Wood, beaulieu
Sorry this task is canceled
Our litter pick and butterfly walk
Please note this has to be an all day (10am - 3pm) task due to the location.
Meet At the Moonhills car park which is on the Hill Top to Beaulieu to Exbury Road. We will be moving on to site.
User Body: Natural England
Map ref: SU 408026.
Post Code: SO42 7YS
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
Tel. No.: 01590 671915
Mobile: 0778 4871053