(registered in England and Wales, limited company number 7846516, registered charity number 1144840) 25a Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BA Tel: 01491 573535, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.oss.org.uk

BIRTHDAY BASH AT BURSLEDON

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Open Spaces Society at this special day hosted by the Bursledon Rights of Way & Amenities Preservation Group

at St Paul’s Church, Oak Road, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 8DT

on Saturday 19 September 2015 11 for 11.30 am – 4 pm

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Timetable

11.00 am Refreshments

11.30 am Welcome by the Mayor of Eastleigh Talk: The Open Spaces Society at 150

12.30 pm Buffet lunch

13.30 pm A choice of activities:

Heritage walks 1. Bursledon rural rights of way 2. Conservation area and Hamble River

or

Heritage Minibus Tour* Visit Bursledon landmarks, windmill, village green, Dodwell Pond, Country Park, D Day memorial mausoleum, 12th century St Leonard’s Church

15.30 pm Afternoon tea

16.00 pm Conclusion

There will be exhibitions, displays, a book stall and raffle at St Paul’s Church during the day.

*Heritage minibus tour to include members with mobility problems

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Location map and directions:

St Paul's Church, Oak Rd, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 8DT

By road:

Easily accessible from London, the South East and the West Country via the M3 and M27. Exit at junction 8 of M27 for Bursledon. There is plenty of free parking at the venue.

By rail: Bursledon station is on the main line from Southampton to Portsmouth/Chichester. Trains run hourly. Members can be picked up and taken back to the station on request. There is also a footpath to the venue and information on this can be provided on request.

By bus: First bus services run near to the venue from Southampton and Fareham/Gosport.

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PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO: Ellen Froggatt, Office Manager, Open Spaces Society, 25a Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BA or email to [email protected]. Please return by Friday 11 September 2015 at the latest. I/We shall be attending the Open Spaces Society’s ‘Birthday Bash at Bursledon’ and enclose a donation of: £ …………. (suggested donation of £15 per person including lunch)

I/We shall bring a raffle prize: Yes ……… No …………. Name(s): ……………………………………………………………… Address: ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Email address ………………………………………………………. Membership Number ……………………………………………….. I/We should also like to reserve tea (how many?) ………………… I/We should like to be picked up from and returned to Bursledon station (how many?) ……………………………………………….. I/We would like information on the footpath route from Bursledon station to the venue ……………………………………………………… I/We shall not be attending the ‘Birthday Bash at Bursledon’ but enclose a donation of £ …………… to support the society in its work.

Please come and enjoy this opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Open Spaces Society with fellow members, trustees and staff

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