Walks and Talks Programme

During the last few years we have had a 'Walks and Talks' programme. This provides a mixture of social events, indoor meetings and visits to places of interest. The first events in our 2012 'Walks and Talks' programme are listed below. You can read more details on page 4 of our Autumn 2011 Bulletin (PDF).

External event - Hampshire County Council is to host a Rural Community Broadband Fund Information Event in Ashburton Hall, at its main offices in Winchester on the afternoon of Friday 17 February from 2.00pm - 4.30 pm. CPRE Hampshire welcome this initiative. See news item.

The Country Land and Business Association run a countrywide annual programme of events and talks, which are related to rural business and the countryside. CPRE members are very welcome to join activities - see the CLA events list (external link).

Special Events: Workshops on Localism

Localism- what's in it for you? A workshop exploring new opportunities

CPRE Hampshire is holding a fun and informative half day workshop, which will introduce the existing planning system and explore the new ways you are able to engage with and influence decisions for your community. Designed for planning novices, we hope to show you the value of getting involved in shaping the future of your local area.

The event takes place on Thursday 9th February from 12-4pm at Itchen Abbas Village Hall and includes FREE lunch and refreshment. Contact Becky French 01962 779185/ info@cprehampshire.org.uk to reserve places.

Localism- what's in it for your community? For those interested in planning

This seminar will explore the importance of engaging your community with the planning system. Detailed workshops will look at how to maximise the influence that communities can have on the future of their area, as well as how to influence local plans and how to develop neighbourhood plans. The seminar is designed for anyone wishing to expand their planning knowledge.

The event takes place on Thursday 8th March from 10am-4pm at Itchen Abbas Village Hall and includes FREE lunch and refreshment. Contact Becky French 01962 779185/ info@cprehampshire.org.uk to reserve places.

2012 Walks and Talks

Wed 21st Mar: Living with Environmental Change - A talk by the Earl of Selborne at Itchen Abbas Village Hall- see Press release :: invitation (PDF) :: talk outline
Sun 1st Apr: A walk to celebrate the first anniversary of the South Downs National Park. 6-8 mile walk Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
Wed 25th Apr: Managing Rural Business - Combined trip to Hill Farm Juice & Hill Place in Swanmore, from 11am to 3.30pm.
Sat 14th July: CPRE Hampshire's Annual Opera - we are currently planning our 2012 opera, probably in Winchester - keep this date free!
Wed 25th July: History & Conservation: Visit to Danebury Hill

More details on this page nearer to the event. Some event details are on page 4 of our Autumn 2011 Bulletin (PDF). Members get details first via email.

2011 Events

Fri 4th Nov: Quiz Night at East Meon Village Hall with top London Quizmaster Richard Hilliard
Wed 2nd Nov: North Hampshire Autumn Supper with talk by Professor Sir Ghillean Prance
Tues 11th Oct: Visit to Bowman's Brewery (plus optional supper).
Tues 27th Sept: Managing Tarmac operations within the sensitive countryside environment.
Sun 10th July: A special performance of The Magic Flute by Oyster Opera at Bedales School - see description and flyer
Sun 19th June: Open Garden at Ashley Manor - a garden with stunning views, wildlife pond, wildflower meadow and Victorian glasshouse
Wed 15 June: Coach trip to Brownsea Island - a Wooded National Trust Estate with stunning scenery
Thurs 19th May: 'Summer Sunday' - performance of a choral cantata by Joseph Horowitz - see poster (PDF)
Thurs 12th May: CPRE Hampshire AGM at Itchen Abbas Village Hall from 11am. After the AGM there will be talks by Timothy Bowles on CPRE's new branding and Mike Rushworth of Vitacress Salads on 'The Challenges for Rural Businesses'.
Tues 10th May: Combined visit to Alton's Material Recycling Facility and Little Busy Warren Copse Composting site

2010 Events

Full details of our 2010 events can be seen in our 2010 Walks and Talks leaflet.

Wed 10th November - seminar for parish councils and amenity groups - read report.
Wed 3rd November - a fungal foray in the New Forest - see press release
Fri 3rd September - horse-drawn barge cruise on the Kennet & Avon canal
Wed 18th August - People and Places in Portsmouth
Sat 17th July - a guided walk around the 7,000 acre Southwick Estate near Fareham
Thurs 10th June - A guided visit to the Vitacress watercress beds and revitalised water meadow at St. Mary Bourne
Wed 12th May - coach trip to Kew Gardens
Thurs 15th April - a guided tour around Portsmouth with the emphasis on personalities - see above
Wed 31st March - a celebratory party on the eve of the opening of the South Downs National Park
Sat 8th May - a walk on the Isle of Wight starting with the Portsmouth to Fishbourne passenger ferry

Earlier Events

Our events archive gives you a good flavour of events of the last few years, including reports of some of the visits.

This page last updated 30th January 2012.