Updates on expected weather etc will be added up to a week ahead of walks in this list and updated as the day approaches.
The leader of the walks below, unless otherwise stated, will be John Goodspeed.
Phone : 078 1143 5252
E mail:
John@havantnature.net
Dogs on leads will be welcome.
On all walks wear appropriate clothing for the weather
conditions. Bring with you
binoculars (and on coastal walks a telescope) if you have them .
On longer walks you may also want to bring refreshments and
we can take a short break.
If you have suggestions for future walks please e mail me
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March 23rd, Wednesday
7.30pm.
An illustrated talk about a survey and
conservation project of
Ringed Plovers on Hayling Island and the eastern Solent by
Trevor Codlin, the co-ordinator, who will be seeking
volunteers to help with the project.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hayling-island-ringed-plover-project-tickets-227726886247
You arAndrew Simpson
Watersports Centre, Eastern
Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY
7.30pm – 9.30pm
You are cordially invited to
attend the 2022 Open Forum organised by the Advisory
Committee to Langstone Harbour Board. The event is aimed at
stakeholders and members of the public who wish to learn
more about the Harbour, its management, environmental
importance and representative organisations. Why not bring a
friend?
PROGRAMME
• Opening by Paul Tansom, Chairman of the Advisory Committee
• Presentation by Hermione Garner from Andrew Simpson
Watersports Centre regarding the benefits provided by the
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre.
• Presentation by Ellie Parker & Tim Ferrero from Hampshire
& Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust regarding the planting of
seagrass ‘seed bombs’ within Langstone Harbour.
• Presentation by Gavin Holder from Coastal Partners
regarding the north Portsea island scheme.
• Break for refreshments.
• Presentation by Luke Helmer & Louise MacCallum from BLUE
regarding the oyster restoration works in and around the
Langstone Harbour.
• Presentation by a representative from Clean Harbours
Partnership regarding Water Quality Testing in and around
the Harbour.
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT THE LANGSTONE HARBOUR
BOARD BY EMAILING: admin@langstoneharbour.org.uk
Portsdown Conservation Volunteers
There are work parties every Wednesday from 10:00 till 15:00 on Portsdown managing the area on the Site of Special Scientific Interest. Meet at 10:00 at the East entrance of Fort Widley. Tools, gloves and hot drinks are all provided but you will need to bring your lunch if you are staying to the end. (You don't have to!)
There are also work parties on the third Sunday of the month.
Friends of Langstone Harbour
This group works roughly monthly usually towards the end of the month at various sites round the harbour. Jobs include litter picking, scrub control and path clearance. Details are available from John Goodspeed 7-10 days before the events. We usually work from 9:00 to lunch time on Saturday mornings. Gloves and tools are provided but you should bring any refreshments you need. If you want to be added to the distribution list for information e mail John Goodspeed or write to him at 22 Hilltop Crescent Cosham PO6 1BD.
