The Friends of Hocombe group was set up as part of the Hocombe Mead project which ran from 2008 until 2010. The group normally meets once a month in a local pub to discuss and plan forthcoming tasks and events. It is a constituted group and is always looking for funds to increase the work it does at the reserve or to buy equipment. WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS.

The conservation tasks are carried out to follow Eastleigh's management plan and normally take place on the second thursday of the month. All you need is a pair of gloves and suitable clothing as the group supplies the equipment needed. You will be given training and support and an opportunity to do something new. The tasks are varied and you will not be pressured into doing something that you do not want to. You can also help with lots of other things if you would prefer not to do practical tasks.

How can I join?

You can of course just turn up on a task day - we meet at the Ashdown Road entracne at 10am - please be aware that there is very limited parking.

However, for Health and Safety reasons we would prefer that you made contact before hand so that we can be prepared.
Please contact:
chairman@hocombe-mead.org
secretary@hocombe-mead.org

The Friends of Hocombe make a small charge to cover the cost of refreshments. There is also a minimum age of 16

Friends of Hocombe

Practical Tasks

The May task was reparing a boardwalk in the north meadow

Despite the postponement of our Summer Event, our next task day will still be at 10 am on 16 June as there are prlenty of odd jobs.

Next Community Event

Our Summer Event is on

Saturday 3rd September

from 11am to 4 pm.

> Improving visitor access

> Heather restoration

> Meadow cutting

> Willow clearance

> Coppicing

> Path improvements

> Scrub clearance

Regular Practical Tasks