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New grazing ponies introducedPosted On: 29/09/2023
Some young New Forest ponies have joined the herd that’s been doing such great work grazing the National Trust properties around Hindhead for many years. These were purchased with donations and membership subscriptions from the Black Down & Hindhead Supporters – one of the many projects recently approved by the Committee.
Read MorePeople were still lighting barbecues on Black Down as wildfire swept across nearby heathlandsPosted On: 25/06/2023
Haslemere Herald is helping highlight the immense danger of fires sweeping across our precious heathlands as the hot, dry weather continues. Astoundingly, people were caught lighting barbecues at Frensham Little Pond and Blackdown near Haslemere even as a huge plume of smoke rose from nearby Longmoor Camp in mid June. National Trust Rangers are reminding […]
Read MoreMeeting the Needs of the Nation – 128 years of the National TrustPosted On: 18/06/2023
The Black Down & Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust annual “Educate and Inspire lecture,” which was held on Monday 12 June, lived up to its name as the audience were treated to a truly inspiring talk by Ms Hilary McGrady, Chair & Director-General of the National Trust, entitled ‘Meeting the needs of the Nation […]
Read MoreEarly 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. […]
Read MoreSpring 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 […]
Read More2022 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 […]
Read MoreSummer 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 […]
Read MoreLocal 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 […]
Read MoreFamily 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 […]
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