Annual Lecture, a walk in the woods and wild Romsey news...
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| Dear {$firstname}, Welcome to the June 2025 Newsletter.
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| WALK: Deadman Hill, 10:00am Tuesday 10th June |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 Meet at 10am at Deadman Hill Car Park (SU192165) on the Roger Penny Way, east of Godshill. 6 miles. More information from [email protected] or 01794514415 two weeks before the walk. |
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| Annual Lecture - “Investing in our past to protect our future: a review of heritage policy in England” Friday 25th July, 19:30
Romsey Town Hall |
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We are very lucky to have secured Ian Morrison, OBE, Director of Policy and Evidence at Historic England, who will be talking about his experiences and English heritage policy as it affects Romsey and District. The lecture is free but it is necessary to book so that we can guarantee seating. Booking is now open HERE |
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TALK: The Otter's Tale Thursday 25th September, 19:45 |
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| You may well have heard and seen the first swifts of the year screeching around the town centre and Fishlake Meadows in the past couple of weeks. This year they seem to have arrived even earlier, having made the perilous journey from south of the Sahara in Africa to spend a fleeting few weeks her with us to either breed or just spend the summer months. The first ones to arrive are those that know where they are planning to nest - they are very loyal to their breeding sites and return to the same nest year after year - this is one reason why it’s so important to ensure their known sites are protected, especially important when wooden facias are replaced by plastic soffits without access for the birds. Close behind the fully adult birds are the three year-olds who scouted for a nest site the previous year and are ready for their first breeding season. And then there are the youngsters who are too young to do anything but make the amazing journey to join us for the summer. The fall in numbers of adult swifts reaching us continues, though it’s good to know that there has been some success in Romsey with new nesting swifts this year, in boxes sourced from Hampshire Swifts five years ago! If you already have uninhabited swift boxes, please don’t give up on them. It does take time for the swifts to find them, even with a swift call to alert them!
Any sightings of swifts would be welcomed by Hampshire Swifts - you can find the survey form here: www.hampshireswifts.co.uk/survey |
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If you have any queries about swifts or would like to have some nestboxes on your home, please contact Hampshire Swifts at www.hampshireswifts.co.uk |
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| It was reported in early May that there are three peregrine chicks in the nest, all are feeding although one was slower to respond to the offer of food. The male delivered breakfast while Alistair Brown, Bell Tower Captain, was watching so the family unit seems to be working well. The 'peregrine people' hope to come and ring the chicks in early June. |
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| To get involved in what we do or if you have ideas for activities you think we should be organising or that you would like to take part in, please contact our secretary using the email address below. |
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Romsey & District Society c/o Bells Solicitors, 5 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8FX Email: [email protected]
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