N F A C V
CURRENT TASK PROGRAMME
General Information
Be sure to bring suitable working clothes, waterproofs and wellies and a strong pair of gardening gloves, 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 arrive by at least 9:45am for a 10am start as often we will be moving on to the work site
Sunday 15th January
CRANEMORE COMMON, HINTON
Task to be revealed on day.
What 3 Words: //metro.searcher.intricate
Grid Reference: SZ 2081 9507
User Body: Meyrick Estate
Task Leader: Peter Harris.
Tel No: 01590 643144
Mobile: 0781 6178591
Sunday 22nd January
LYMINGTON/KEYHAVEN NATURE RESERVE
Four years ago, Nightjars were discovered nesting in the area of gorse and scrub at the Keyhaven end of the nature reserve. They have returned every year since and we now know the Nightjar like three specific types of habitat in close proximity. We will be coppicing the gorse to create tailor made nesting conditions for these rare exotic birds.
Parking in the pay & display car parks at Keyhaven. Alternatively, you can park for free on the road from Milford to Keyhaven village. Just before the war memorial as you enter Keyhaven there is parking under trees alongside a red brick wall on the right hand side.
Meet at the pedestrian gate at the start of the path along the sea wall by Keyhaven harbour.
A 10-15 minute walk from here can be muddy in places although the work site is dry.
What 3words: //blindfold.privately.gears
Map Ref: SZ 308916
Post Code: SO41 0TR
User Body: Hampshire Countryside Services.
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
Tel No: 01590 644060
Mobile: 0780 5970 001
Sunday 29th January
NORTH SOLENT NATURE RESERVE
Working on the heathland
Take the B3053 to Fawley. Keep on the bypass and turn into Badminston Drove. Pass Sundial Cottage Care Home (SO45 1BW) and continue for about 300 yards. Park through gate on left.
What3 words: ///hope.generally.abode
This will take you to the approximate location in Badminston Drove
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
Sunday 5th February
COPYTHORN COMMON
Meet o/s Copythorn School.
Cutting coppice, to open up heathland.
What 3Words: kicked.drill.homecare.
Map Ref: SU308 148
Post Code: SO40 2PB
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Gwyn Alford
Mobile: 0745 6914 687
Sunday 12th February
GREAT NEWBRIDGE COPSE
Details of task to follow.
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: Roy Bower
Tel. No: 01590 670603
Sunday 19th February
NORTH SOLENT NATURE RESERVE
Working on the heathland. As of 29th January.
Take the B3053 to Fawley. Keep on the bypass and turn into Badminston Drive. Pass Sundial Cottage Care Home (SO45 1BW) and continue for about 300 yards. Park through gate on left.
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
Sunday 26th February
CRANEMORE COMMON, HINTON
Todays Task is to continue the work we have been doing previously, clearing scrub and silver birches to encourage the Heath Lobelia. 'Lobelia urens', an incredibly rare wildflower.
The plant prefers poor acid soils – thriving on heathland and favouring disturbed ground. Over time, the ideal growing conditions of open heathland have been replaced by woodland and this has led to its demise.
Meet just inside the gate off the Ringwood Road.
Our signpost will be out.
What 3 Words: //metro.searcher.intricate
Grid Reference: SZ 2081 9507
User Body: Meyrick Estate
Task Leader: Peter Harris.
Tel No: 01590 643144
Mobile: 0781 6178591
Sunday 5th March
NORTH SOLENT NATURE RESERVE
Working on the heathland
Take the B3053 to Fawley. Keep on the bypass and turn into Badminston Drive. Pass Sundial Cottage Care Home (SO45 1BW) and continue for about 300 yards. Park through gate on left.
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
Tel. No: 023 8066 6665
Mobile: 0747 4264 050
Sunday 12th March
LYMINGTON-KEYHAVEN NATURE RESERVE
Illey Point near Keyhaven used to be a shingle beach until it was enclosed by the seawall in the 1980's. The shingle has become vegetated and home to many specialist plants-creating a habitat that is internationally rare. we will be cutting back the gorse to help conserve this fragile ecosystem. Parking as for 22nd January. There is a 10-15 minute walk to the work site. Getting there means climbing over a barbed wire fence. (a step ladder will be provided to help with access). It is very exposed to the wind and rain. If the weather forecast is bad, the meeting point will remain the same but a more sheltered work site will be found in the local area.
What 3words: //blindfold.privately.gears
Map Ref: SZ 308916
Post Code: SO41 0TR
User Body: Hampshire Countryside Services.
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
Tel. No.: 01590 671915
Mobile: 0778 4871053
Sunday 19th March
NEWLANDS MANOR
Details of task to be decided
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: Wendy Mitchell
Tel No: 01590 644060
Mobile: 0780 5970 001
Sunday 26th March
GREAT NEWBRIDGE COPSE, EFFORD
Details of task to be decided
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