The Black Down & Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust

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Early June guided bird walk over Black DownPosted On: 06/06/2023

Paul Matson met an enthusiastic group of Black Down and Hindhead Supporters in the lower car park at Black Down on a bright and sunny June morning, with a brisk north easterly keeping the temperature down. Even before leaving the car park the group had heard the songs of firecrest, blackcap, wren, blackbird and robin. […]

Spring 2023 NewsletterPosted On: 24/05/2023

I am very pleased that Hilary McGrady, Chair & Director General of the National Trust has agreed to give the annual “Educate & Inspire” talk at our AGM on Monday 12 June. Entry free to members and £5 for visitors. After considerable effort our new website is now live. I would particularly like to thank […]

2022 Photo Competition WinnersPosted On: 22/01/2023

On Saturday 21st January, Bob Daniels, Committee Chairman of the Black Down and Hindhead Supporters addressed the group who had assembled in Haslemere’s Raymond Reid Photo, long-term sponsors of the annual photo competition. Brian Simmons presented the prizes (vouchers and framed photos) to Clare Bent, winner of the adult category and Louisa Vassallo, winner of […]

Summer 2022 NewsletterPosted On: 02/08/2022

Chairman’s Update, Bob Daniels: We are delighted to welcome new members to the committee – it is always good to have fresh ideas. The annual Bird Walk was again a great success (see below). Dr Andy Swan has kindly agreed to lead another Fungal Foray on 22 October and don’t forget that the Annual Photo […]

Local Rewilding Project updatePosted On: 02/07/2022

The pattern of grazing with Longhorn cattle is going well, with initial development of scrub and a flush of new oak trees – despite being a bad year for oak, hazel and beech mast last year – which will impact on the natural regeneration. The cattle will be removed from site altogether this year to […]

Family FocusPosted On: 02/06/2022

Summer is a magical time to visit the Devil’s Punch Bowl as on a sunny day the views are spectacular. At weekends, head over to the shepherd’s hut by the café to borrow a tracker pack; they contain spotter sheets, pencils, binoculars and a compass to help your little ones explore the great outdoors. Wheels […]