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Two young adults, a boy and a girl, clearing rhododendron in a wooded area.

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New Forest Youth Volunteering

By Eva Wilcock

New Forest Youth Volunteering is an opportunity specifically designed for young people aged 18-30, who are passionate about nature and keen to get outside for some practical experience. Themes include wildlife conservation, countryside access, engagement, citizen science and the arts. You can expect activities such as clearing paths, removing invasive species, conducting surveys, creating art … Continued

Creative Craft Club

By Josh Taylor

The next Project at our Creative Craft Club on Thursday mornings is ‘Bookbinding, journals and printmaking’ with our lovely tutor, Claire. 9.30am – Primary age and parents 11am – Secondary age and parents All materials and refreshments are included Additional details: How much does it cost? Suggested donation is £5 per person, per session. If … Continued

Honeypot Children’s Charity

By Kieran Graves

About Honeypot Children’s Charity We support children who are young carers to a sick, disabled parent or sibling. We provide a range of continuous services that meet the multiple needs of each individual child. This includes respite breaks, educational booster breaks, wellbeing grants, healthy eating and nutrition and pastoral support. We believe in providing early … Continued

Wessex Cancer Support

By Kieran Graves

About Wessex Cancer Support Wessex Cancer Support provides local support services for anyone living with or affected by cancer throughout the Wessex region – Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Our support services include: Free counselling, complementary therapy & support at our cancer support centres, singing support groups and online support services. We currently … Continued

HOPe – Helping Older People New Forest

By Kieran Graves

About HOPe – Helping Older People New Forest We are a local charity dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older people. Our Support service offers free, confidential, and impartial advice and information on matters affecting older people. We tackle loneliness with our free Befriending service, matching older people with volunteers who share interests and experiences. … Continued

Children and Families Volunteers – Hampshire County Council

By Kieran Graves

About Children and Families Volunteers – Hampshire County Council Become a Children and Families Volunteer – make a life-changing difference in Hampshire. Join over 200 volunteers supporting children, young people and families across the county. As part of Hampshire County Council Children’s Services, our volunteers receive comprehensive training, develop new life skills, and help build … Continued

New Forest Butterfly Transect Group

By Kieran Graves

About New Forest Butterfly Transect Group The New Forest Butterfly Transect Group was established in 2011 and is now responsible for more than 50 transects across the area of Hampshire covered by the New Forest District Council (NFDC). A transect is a walk around a fixed route. Each transect is walked on a rota by … Continued

Pondhead Conservation Trust

By Kieran Graves

About Pondhead Conservation Trust Pondhead Conservation Trust (PCT) was formed in 2014 to manage Pondhead Inclosure as a community woodland. We are run entirely by volunteers with the aim of restoring the woodland and coppice structure of Pondhead Inclosure, near Lyndhurst, to improve its biodiversity and enhance public enjoyment of this unique area of the … Continued

Forestry England

By Kieran Graves

About Forestry England Forestry England is the country’s largest land manager, caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature, and the economy. The foundation of the organisation is its world-class sustainable management of the nation’s forests. Forestry England hosts more than twenty million day visits to its forests every year and local communities have a … Continued

Wag Tales Adventure

By Kieran Graves

Lifelong animal lovers at heart, we’ve been proudly running our trusted dog walking business for 6 wonderful years, supporting local dogs and their owners every step to the way. We specialise in group and 1-1 solo dog walks, designed exclusively for your dogs, safe exploration, and exercise tailored perfectly to their pace, energy levels, and … Continued