Two forest walks, an early morning bird walk and some vital spring cleaning. Also a special message to magazine distributors and sad peregrine news.
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| | Dear {{ firstname }}, Welcome to the April 2026 Newsletter. Two forest walks, an early morning bird walk and some vital spring cleaning. Also a special message to magazine distributors and sad peregrine news. |
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An important message for magazine distributors... |
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The April issue of the RDS magazine is on its way. We will be at the Crosfield Hall to give you your copies on 13 th April, between 10.00am and 12.00 pm. Please remember to bring a bag! And let us know it you can’t attend and cannot send a deputy. Email [email protected]. We’ll find some means to get you your copies. |
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| | Tuesday 14th April 2026, 10:00am Fritham Leader: Mike Townend |
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This is a 5.25 mile walk heading across Fritham Plain, past Holly Hatch, and returning via Cadman’s Pool. Option of lunch after at the Green Dragon, Brook. To book lunch, contact [email protected] or phone 01794514415. |
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| | Apart from the feel good factor of knowing you are making your town better, it is a good way to get to know new people and catch up on town gossip as you pick. Simply come along to Crosfield Hall at 9:00am. Equipment provided by TVBC. Contact: Roz Fresson, [email protected] |
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| | Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Studley Castle BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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A walk to Studley Castle, site of hunting lodge commissioned by Edward III in 1358. Led by Professor Roger Leech. To book a place, please contact Mike Townend at [email protected] or 01794-514415. |
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| | Saturday 25th April 2026 06:30 to 09:30 |
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Led by local expert Mark Edgeller Car parking to be confirmed Come and hear some of the wonderful birds on Fishlake Meadows from cuckoos to a variety of warblers. You might even spot a kingfisher! RDS Members free; non-members £5 each Places are limited, so please book in advance |
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| | Swift Walk Tuesday 23rd June, 19:30 |
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Swift Walk with Tim Norriss of Hampshire Swifts to learn more about swifts, enjoy an evening of swifts overhead in the centre of Romsey and see some of the occupied boxes as well as new boxes erected after his talk last November
Places are limited so booking is essential. |
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| | On 12th March, Keith Betton reported the following via the Romsey Abbey Peregrine Webpage: "Today we were sad to hear that our regular adult male Peregrine died in a collision with a vehicle just outside Romsey. He had dropped a prey item and was trying to retrieve it when the collision occurred." |
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| | Recent Planning Responses |
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Our Planning and Natural Environment Committees have recently submitted responses to plans for 29 houses at Roundabouts Copse, North Baddesley. |
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| | To get involved in what we do or if you have ideas for activities you think we should be organising or that you would like to take part in, please contact our secretary using the email address below. |
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Romsey & District Society c/o Bells Solicitors, 5 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8FX Email: [email protected]
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