Events
The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters Committee runs a programme of public events each year, which are offered free or at a reduced cost to our members.
We also support a number of other events organised by the local National Trust teams and local affiliated community groups. If you are considering hosting an event to support the National Trust, do get in touch. We will publish updates to all featured events as they become available.
Photographic Competition - Themed "Green"
30th November 2024 - closing date for entries
The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust Committee runs an annual competition for the best photos taken of or from the National Trust properties around Hindhead and Haslemere. The full list of eligible sites is included in the rules (download here)
This year’s theme is ‘GREEN’ – interpreted any way you wish!
Entry is free, but donations towards the local National Trust sites are all warmly welcomed. Up to two images can be submitted, by email to admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org indicating the photographer’s name, age (if under 16) and where each image was taken. Raymond Reid Photo is kindly sponsoring the event, with voucher prizes for the best three photos by adult and by junior photographers. Deadline 30th November 2024.
Punch Bowl Challenges
Autumn 2024 - date to be announced
Black Down & Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust worked with local running dynamos Andrew Scorer (RUAlive Series) and Helen Foulds (Maverick Run Project Surrey) on the successful 2023 event. Funds raised from the event will be split evenly between the local National Trust estates and local primary school PTAs.
Watch this space for the 2024 event details.
KEY INFORMATION:
Who: Anyone from kids through to grandparents
When: Autumn 2024
Where: Devils Punch Bowl, Haslemere, Surrey
Pace: All levels welcome including walkers
Elevation: Undulating and scenic
Terrain: Footpaths and bridleways
Quiz Night, Fernhurst, Village Hall
Saturday 9th November 2024
Following the great success in October 2023 of the ever popular Fernhurst Village Hall quiz, it returns this year in November.
Keep a look out in the membership newsletters for booking details or revisit this page.
Bird Walk
Date to be arranged
Pied flycatcher at Black Down by Ed Stubbs
Join bird-watching enthusiast Paul Matson for a morning walk to look for some of the birds that can be found on Black Down.
email: admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org if you’re interested in joining the next walk.
AGM & 2025 Educate and Inspire Lecture
2025 date to be arranged
Join us for our brief Annual General Meeting followed by the Educate and Inspire Lecture. The 2025 lecture will be delivered by Professor Sam Turner, Professor of Archaeology at Newcastle University. Free to members, £5 to non-members. Booking essential!
Wildlife Walk
2025 date to be arranged
Another chance to join a guided walk with a local naturalist. Contact: admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org with your suggestions for a group of plants or animals to explore on our next walk. Fungi and wildflowers have previously featured – what would you like to discover?