Hampshire and the South East

As a Hampshire based charity, Groundwork engages in a variety of projects outside its core south Hampshire area of operation. In addition we look to work with other Trusts in the region and with Groundwork South East to ensure a coordinated approach when developing new projects and fund raising.

Below is a selection of projects Groundwork Solent is working on in Hampshire

Alleywise (Winchester)
Knowle Park Country Park
Queen Elizabeth ll Activity Centre (Eastleigh)

Alleywise

Groundwork is working with the residents' group Alleywise to bring back into use alleys at the back of 150 houses in Winchester that have fallen into disrepair to the point of rendering them unusable. Preliminary work on this project has involved a feasibility study, including potential physical improvements to the alleyways, ways of improving access, and researching similar projects in other areas to find best practice and possible funding sources for physical works.

Following the initial study, Groundwork is looking to work with the Alleywise group to consult residents in the area and prepare designs for and implement the alley way improvements.

Knowle Park Country Park

Groundwork Solent is working with Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council to develop the new Knowle Park Country Park.

Groundwork Solent has carried out consultation events with the local Schools as well as in special events at the site and at the villages Carol service, with an overwhelmingly positive response.

Groundwork Solent is now working with Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council to raise funds for the scheme which is hoped to begin in 2009.

Queen Elizabeth ll Activity Centre

During August 2008 Groundwork Solent worked with a group of young people from the Queen Elizabeth ll Activity Centre on a

conservation project in the grounds of Manor Farm Country Park

Groundwork Solent staff joined a group of 5 young people with varying support needs to build a new fence along a stream bed at Manor Farm Country Park and plant some trees. Supported by Groundworks Estate Officer and the staff of the Activity Centre the young people successfully completed the building of approximately 300m of fencing which will be used to prevent Cattle entering the stream.

Groundwork Solent is now working long term with the Activity Centre to set up further opportunities, develop the environmental education available at the centre and develop sustainable practices on their site.