AGM, a sad loss, musket fire, winter stroll, poetry and wildlife wonder...
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Conserving our Heritage Protecting our Future |
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| Dear {{ firstname }}, Welcome to the February 2026 Newsletter. |
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| It is with great sadness that we received the news of Elizabeth Pratt's death over the Christmas period. For many years she has been the leading light of our watch over the natural environment. She examined and analysed every planning application for its implications for the environment and wrote extremely well researched responses on behalf of the Society. Elizabeth was even emailing caring messages from her hospital bed. Her activity and passion will and is already being, greatly missed.
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| Elizabeth's funeral will be at the Abbey on Tuesday 3rd February at midday. It will be followed by light refreshments served in the Abbey after the service. |
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| We are very much missing Elizabeth’s input on planning matters, if anyone would be willing to join the committee to help monitor the weekly planning lists and help with responding to planning strategy as it affects the natural environment we would be very pleased to hear from you - [email protected] |
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| Membership - please check that you have paid your 2026, £10 membership fee. This can be done as a Standing Order or one off Bank Transfer (BACS). Payment details: Romsey and District Society
Sort code: 40-39-05
Account number: 03019462
Use your name as the reference. |
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| AGM 2026 Wednesday 11th February, 19:00 |
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The 2026 Romsey and District Society AGM will be held on Wednesday 11 February at 7.00pm (drinks) for 7.30pm in the Annexe at Crosfield Hall. We will receive reports from the Acting Chairman, the Treasurer and each of the sub-committees, and also conduct the election of Officers and the members of the Executive Committee. The Agenda will be available on the RDS website in January. We are looking for a Vice-Chairman and a number of other volunteers to join the Executive Committee and help with the running of the Society. Anyone interested is invited to send their nomination, supported by a seconder, to: [email protected] All members are invited to attend the AGM and we look forward to welcoming you on the night. |
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| Poetry for Pleasure Wednesday 4th February 2026 |
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14:30 Romsey Methodist Church |
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Theme: 'What's Love Got to Do with it?' In February as we are trying a bit of an experiment. In order to entice more members to attend during the winter daylight, rather than the dark, we are now going to meet on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4TH at 2.30 pm - still in the Methodist Church Hall. The theme for at least the first part of the session will be: 'What's Love Got to Do with it?' so we expect another varied and fascinating selection of poems from our 5 readers. |
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| WALK: Lockerley Tuesday 10th February 2026 |
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Air your winter lungs with a walk from Butt's Green, Lockerley (grid reference SU 301262) looping up towards Dean Hill and back. Optional lunch at the Mill Arms afterwards. Leader: Nick Hutson ([email protected]) Please use this link to book your place so that we have an idea of numbers. |
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| TALK: Winter Wildlife of the New Forest Thursday 12th February 2026 |
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Winter can be one of the most rewarding times to watch birds in the New Forest. In this image-rich talk, Marcus Ward showcases the rich variety of species that make the Forest their home or winter refuge and the stories behind some of our most charismatic winter visitors. The talk will be full of practical advice and beautiful photography, suitable for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts of all levels. |
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Places are booking up and we don’t want to turn anyone away at the door so please reserve your seat now. |
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| Our January Magazine has been published. If you did not receive a paper copy, you can download a pdf version HERE |
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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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| You are receiving this email because you provided your email address to the Society. [email protected]
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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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