Chessel Bay LNR is on the eastern bank of the river Itchen, south of Northam Bridge. It's the only remaining long stretch of undeveloped, natural shoreline, with mudflats providing feeding grounds for wading birds and wildfowl. Litter is a major environmental problem, mainly brought in by the tides, and Chessel Bay's Friends now organise a twice-yearly litterpick. Info about the next session is on the poster, with more on the website.

Meeting dates for 2025

Here are the dates for public meetings:

19 March 2025 (AGM, please note change of date)

2 July 2025

3 December 2025

18 March 2026 (AGM)

We're expecting these to be held at the Scout Hut Brickfield Road, at 7.45pm. Meetings are open to everyone, and we look forward to meeting you. (But please double-check beforehand, as occasionally dates may need to change.)

11 Jan 25 - Common Conservation Volunteers

Ranger-led conservation tasks around the common, Saturdays between 10am - 2pm :

7 December 2024
11 January 2025
8 February 2025
8 March 2025

Please email hawthorn@southampton.gov.uk to register your interest and for more information about the task. Deadline for registration is the Wednesday before each event. All are free and tools are provided.

PS The Ranger team are hoping to set up a Junior Rangers team based at the Common in 2025, for people aged 16-23. More details in due course on SCC social media and website.

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