29th March 2026 – Itchen Source Pond Outlet
The group's task was to clear weeds from the outflow from the source pond into Jo Corbett's field (Field 6). This then runs back into National Trust property which has…
22nd February 2026 – Shorley Wildlife Pond
The task was to plant a Mixed Farm Hedges around a new Wildlife Pond on Shorley Farm. OS Map of Shorley Farm. Copyright - Ordnance Survey. It turned out to…
8th December 2025 – Blessing of the Community Orchard
The concept of a Community Orchard started in March 2025. Firstly a piece of land was required. The Father of Sally Williams, from Westfield Farm, very generously gifted a suitable…
30th November 2025 – River Maintenance
The River Itchen has three main trbutries: Kilmeston Stream Bramdean Stream Cheriton Stream The work was focussed on the Kilmeston Stream. This begins in the source pond lying on the…
25th October 2025 – River Maintenance
The day's work was basic management of the river which was achieved by attacking the problems from several directions.. The branch of the river crossing the village green after clearing.…
28th September 2025 – River Weed Removal
The task was twofold. Firstly to removing river weed and, secondly, replacing with new plants ready to grow which we require in the river next season. These plants will be…
31st August 2025 – River Maintenance
The work was concentrated on a stretch of the Bramdean Stream upstream of the B3046 bridge. The weeds were very thick and with the change of weather there is a…
27th July 2025 – River Weed Clearance
The activity was concentrated on the stretch of the Cheriton Stream from the first bridge over the B3046 to Cheriton Green itself. This is the part of the stream sourcing…
29th June 2025 – Clearing Weeds from River Itchen
This day's work was to clear weeds from the banks of the Upper River Itchen at the stretch between the A272 and the confluence of this stream and that from…
30th May 2025 – Installation of a bench in the Community Orchard
The Community Orchard, to the west of Cheriton, close to the playing fields, is now established. In order to allow the public to visit and relax, Barry built a bench…