(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 See inside for full details and a booking form - 1 - 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 - 2 - 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. - 3 - 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 - 4 - .