Members Trip to Briddlesford Copse, I.O.W. Thursday 18th July 2019
This trip is for Hampshire Dormouse Group members, to the PTES reserve Briddlesford Copse, on the Isle of Wight. This is a great opportunity to get some experience in checking dormouse boxes and potentially handling dormice if they are present on the day.
Cost (including transport from Cowes): £30.
See attached flier for more information. To book your place, fill in the booking form and return to Alison Hogan on alisonhogan22@btinternet.com.
Fleet Pond Wildlife Day, Sunday 2nd June 2019. 10:00- 16:00
We’ll be at the Wildlife Day at Fleet Pond with our HDG stand. Please come and say hello, ask questions about training and events, learn about dormice and make a pom pom dormouse or dormouse mask to take home! Hope to see you there!
Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Training Course- April 2019
Hampshire Dormouse Group are holding a training event for members and non members this April on dormouse ecology and conservation. This event will take place over two evenings, and will cover relevant legislation, dormouse identification and life cycles, as well as survey techniques, dormouse conservation and habitat management.
Please complete and fill in the booking form here to reserve your place:
HDG Booking Form – Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Course – April 2019
Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Training Course 2017
HDG will be running a training course on dormouse ecology and conservation this November over two evenings at Sparshlot College near Winchester on Monday 27th November and Tuesday 28th November. It will be an ideal course for those with either a general interest in dormice as well as those looking to work towards their dormice handling licence. For further details and booking information please click on the below links:
It is open to both members and non – members and we look forward to seeing you there.
We are pleased to announce that the Hampshire Dormouse Group is organising a members only trip to the Briddlesford Copse on the Isle of Wight on Friday 21st July 2017. For further details, please see the attached flyer.
Information on how to book your space will follow shortly.
New Forest and Hampshire County Show – 26-28th July 2016
Dear Members
The next event that the HDG information stand will be appearing at will be the New Forest Show 2016. If anyone would like to help on the stand talking to the general public about dormouse and our work, plus all the fun of making pompom dormouse your time would be greatly appreciated. To encourage members and assist with possible costs/expenses the committee is willing to compensate members up to £25 per day for their commitment. Plus, free entry (full adult price £20) to the show ground.
The event details are as follows;
26th July 2016, Tuesday
27th July 2016, Wednesday
28th July 2016, Thursday
0830 – 1830 hrs
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show, The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH
We are still very short of helpers to assist on the exhibit stand, so please let me know if you are interested in helping, even if it is only for a few hours.
Regards
Ruth
Noar Hill – Dormouse Check
Hi everyone,
Emma is planning to carry out s dormouse check at Noar Hill this weekend weather permitting. Either Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd May 2016.
Please contact Emma if interested:
Armitagegreen@outlook.com
Fleet Pond Wildlife Day 2016
Dear Members
The next event that the HDG information stand will be appearing at will be the Fleet Pond Wildlife Day 2016. If anyone would like to help on the stand talking to the general public about dormouse and our work, plus all the fun of making pompom dormouse your time would be greatly appreciated. The event details are as follows;
5th June 2016, Sunday
1000- 1400hrs
Fleet Pond Nature Reserve, GU51 2RR
Please let me know if you are interested in helping via the contact page, even if it is only a few hours.
Regards
Ruth
Briddlesford Dormouse Weekend – 21/22 May 2016
The next dormouse check at Briddlesford Reserve on the Isle of Wight is on the 21st/22nd May.
It is a great opportunity to gain dormouse survey experience and an enjoyable weekend in the woodland.
Would any unlicensed members of the HDG like to come?
There would be costs for food, accommodation and travel but the weekend itself is free.
This is a rare opportunity as spaces are usually booked up well in advance, so please let us know if you are interested in coming along via the contact us page.
Joanne and Ian
Sparsholt Countryside Day 2016
Dear Members
The next event that the HDG information stand will be appearing at will be the Sparsholt Countryside Day 2016. If anyone would like to help on the stand talking to the general public about dormouse and our work, plus all the fun of making pompom dormouse your time would be greatly appreciated. The event details are as follows;
21st May 2016, Saturday
0930- 1630hrs
Sparsholt College, near Winchester
Please let me know if you are interested in helping, even if it is only a few hours.
Regards
Ruth
Andover Environment Day 2016
Dear Members
The next event that the HDG information stand will be appearing at will be the Andover Environment Day 2016. If anyone would like to help on the stand talking to the general public about dormouse and our work, plus all the fun of making pompom dormouse your time would be greatly appreciated. The event details are as follows;
7th May 2016
1000 – 1500hrs
Vigo Park, Andover
Please let me know if you are interested in helping, even if it is only a few hours via the contact page.
Regards
Ruth
The third Hampshire Dormouse Group Newsletter has been published and its the first newsletter of 2016!
A new newsletter section has been added to the Members Area of the website. The newsletters will be kept available on the website to access at anytime.
The Hampshire Dormouse Group newsletter is a quarterly publication available to members of the group. The aim of the newsletter is to let members of the group know what is going on including dormouse news, an update on sites, events, training and more. If you have an article that you would like included in the next newsletter, please contact us.
To access the newsletter please click here: Hampshire Dormouse Group Newsletter – No.3 – February 2016.
If you have any suggestions for content this we would be happy to hear from you.
Happy reading
Hampshire Dormouse Group 
