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Annual General Meetings

Annual General Meeting 2026
Jul
23

Annual General Meeting 2026

  • Thursday 23 July 2026
  • 19:30 20:30
  • The Plough Itchen Abbas (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rescheduled to July due to heat on original date.

The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for the general public to hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next year.

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Birdsong Dawn Chorus Walk
Apr
26

Birdsong Dawn Chorus Walk

  • Sunday 26 April 2026
  • 04:15 07:30
  • Winchester, England, SO21 United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tickets now on sale!

Experience the magic of Hampshire's dawn chorus with our annual expert-guided walk – discover more about this unique riverside walking event at Worthy Down Halt.

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Bat Walk
Sept
9

Bat Walk

  • Tuesday 9 September 2025
  • 19:30 21:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fantastic evening outdoors as we embark on a thrilling Bat Walk led by Hampshire Bat Group

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Wildlife Photography Workshop
Jul
13

Wildlife Photography Workshop

  • Sunday 13 July 2025
  • 09:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a workshop capturing the beauty of nature through your lens!

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Annual General Meeting 2025
Jun
25

Annual General Meeting 2025

  • Wednesday 25 June 2025
  • 19:30 20:30
  • The Globe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for the general public to hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next year.

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Birdsong Dawn Chorus Walk
May
4

Birdsong Dawn Chorus Walk

  • Sunday 4 May 2025
  • 04:15 06:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the magic of Hampshire's dawn chorus with expert guides – discover more about this unique riverside walking event at Couch Green.

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Wildlife Photography Workshop
Oct
5

Wildlife Photography Workshop

  • Saturday 5 October 2024
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a hands-on Wildlife Photography Workshop where you'll learn how to capture stunning images of nature and wildlife up close!

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Bat Walk
Sept
12

Bat Walk

  • Thursday 12 September 2024
  • 19:30 22:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fantastic evening outdoors as we embark on a thrilling Bat Walk led by Hampshire Bat Group.

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Annual General Meeting 2024
Jul
11

Annual General Meeting 2024

  • Thursday 11 July 2024
  • 20:00 21:00
  • The Bush (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for the general public to hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next year.

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Wildlife Photography Workshop
May
26

Wildlife Photography Workshop

  • Sunday 26 May 2024
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a workshop capturing the beauty of nature through your lens!

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Amazing Badgers Talk
May
16

Amazing Badgers Talk

  • Thursday 16 May 2024
  • 19:00 21:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come join us for an evening of learning as we dive into the fascinating world of badgers!

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Dawn to Dusk Day 2024
Apr
28

Dawn to Dusk Day 2024

  • Sunday 28 April 2024
  • 04:30 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dawn to Dusk Day is back in 2024.

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'Birds of The Watercress Way' Walk and Talk with Keith Betton
Apr
20

'Birds of The Watercress Way' Walk and Talk with Keith Betton

  • Saturday 20 April 2024
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the Watercress Way's birdlife with expert Keith Betton on this leisurely walk. Learn about local birds, and support a local charity.

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Alre Together Heritage Walk
Sept
10

Alre Together Heritage Walk

  • Sunday 10 September 2023
  • 10:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore Alresford's Heritage on the Alre Together Heritage Walk

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Bat Walk
Sept
4

Bat Walk

  • Monday 4 September 2023
  • 19:30 22:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an enchanting evening as we embark on a thrilling Bat Walk, led by Nik Knight of the Hampshire Bat Group.

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Annual General Meeting 2023
Jun
15

Annual General Meeting 2023

  • Thursday 15 June 2023
  • 19:30 21:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for the general public to hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next year.

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The Watercress Way at the Watercress Festival 2023
May
21

The Watercress Way at the Watercress Festival 2023

  • Sunday 21 May 2023
  • 10:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We're excited to announce that The Watercress Way trustees will again be making an appearance at the Watercress Festival in New Alresford on 21 May

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'Birds of The Watercress Way' Walk
Apr
29

'Birds of The Watercress Way' Walk

  • Saturday 29 April 2023
  • 09:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the Watercress Way's birdlife with expert Keith Betton on this leisurely walk. Learn about local birds, and support a local charity.

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Dawn to Dusk Day 2023
Apr
23

Dawn to Dusk Day 2023

  • Sunday 23 April 2023
  • 04:30 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Updated with final event info!

Dawn to Dusk day is back for 2023. We are pleased announce the details for this year’s event

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Watercress Way Volunteering: December brushcutting and route maintenance
Dec
17

Watercress Way Volunteering: December brushcutting and route maintenance

  • Saturday 17 December 2022
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Watercress Way is looking for volunteers to help with clearing a key section of the route, come and help improve accessibility for all

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Watercress Way: Birds of Our Chalk Streams
Nov
10

Watercress Way: Birds of Our Chalk Streams

  • Thursday 10 November 2022
  • 19:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Keith Betton as he highlights some of the brilliant bird species found around our local chalk streams.

The chalk streams along the Watercress Way are incredibly valuable for wildlife. In addition to an important range of aquatic plants and invertebrates, these waterways support many beautiful and fascinating bird species.

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Watercress Way Volunteering: Brushcutting and route maintenance
Sept
17

Watercress Way Volunteering: Brushcutting and route maintenance

  • Saturday 17 September 2022
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Watercress Way is looking for volunteers to help with clearing a key section of the route, come and help improve accessibility for all

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Watercress Way Alre Wander
Sept
11

Watercress Way Alre Wander

  • Sunday 11 September 2022
  • 10:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come along on this special Watercress Way charity guided walk.

Approximately 2 miles along gravel and grassy footpaths with a short section of minor road ( no pavements)

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Watercress Way Mindfulness Walk
Jul
13

Watercress Way Mindfulness Walk

  • Wednesday 13 July 2022
  • 19:30 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rebecca James on this evening mindful walk along the chalk steams of the River Alre, along the Watercress Way.

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Annual General Meeting 2022
Jun
16

Annual General Meeting 2022

  • Thursday 16 June 2022
  • 20:00 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for the general public to hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next year.

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Arle together project information evening
May
11

Arle together project information evening

  • Wednesday 11 May 2022
  • 19:30 20:30
  • Arlebury Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help the Watercress Way Charity to deliver an exciting series of events and activities along the chalk streams of the river Alre.
Come along to the open evening to find out more about the project and share your ideas for event and activities you would like to see.

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Dawn to Dusk Day 2022
Apr
24

Dawn to Dusk Day 2022

  • Sunday 24 April 2022
  • 04:30 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are delighted to be able to resume the Dawn to Dusk Day, our key event of the year. We have a full programme of events planned throughout the day, please sign up at the links below and consider providing a donation if you are able. These contributions are critical to enabling The Watercress Way to continue to manage and maintain the route.

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The Watercress Way is a volunteer project
Registered Charity Number: 1167675

info@thewatercressway.org.uk

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We are delighted with the support from the Parish Councils of:

  • Kings Worthy Parish Council

  • Headbourne Worthy Parish Council

  • Wonston Parish Council

  • Itchen Stoke Parish Council

  • Itchen Valley Parish Council

  • New Alresford Town Council

We are delighted to have the support of the following Organisations:

  • Hampshire County Council

  • The Gratton Trust

  • Micheldever Rights of Way Volunteers

  • Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line

  • Railway Ramblers

  • South Downs National Park

  • Winchester City Council

  • Worthys Conservation Volunteers

  • Winchester Ramblers