Spar Day course
Spar Day course With demand for thatching spars out stripping supply Hampshire Coppice Group are delighted to announce an upcoming thatching spar training event. Initially open to group members only this initial course is limited to just 6 people. It will be an in-depth insight into the making of spars led by Spar maker Darren […]
Ern Steel’s funeral
We are informed by Ern s nephew Ian that the funeral is 3rd March, 2pm at Salisbury Crematorium. All are welcome to Join the family at the Crematorium. There will be a gathering of coppice works after the service, at the Hampton Inn, Pearce Way, Hampton Park, Salisbury. there is ample parking on site and […]
Ern Steel – The Passing of a legend
Ern Steel (1936 – 2023) It is with the greatest of sadness that we heard of the passing of Ern Steel, a true legend of the coppice industry. Although Hampshire coppice group recognised Ern’s status within the coppice industry with life membership he was also a life member of Dorset Coppice Group and spent all […]
New years Honours
We are delighted to announce the Member Paul Brockman has been honoured in Queen New years Honours list “For services to Woodland Management and Nature Conservation”. He as been awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) so is now MR Paul Brockman BEM. Well done and much deserved Paul We hope to be able to […]
Community Woodfair 2018 Zionshill Copse
Title: Community Woodfair 2018 Zionshill Copse Location: Zionshill Copse Local Nature Reserve Chandlers Ford SO53 4SJ Start Time: 10:00 Date: 01-09-2018 End Time: 17:00 Description: Come along to the annual Woodfair, now in its 18th year! It’s a great chance to see traditional woodland crafts and take part in activities in a beautiful woodland setting. […]
National Coppice Federation Gathereing and AGM 2018
Title: National Coppice Federation Gathereing and AGM 2018Location: Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Hampshire SO32 2LR Link out: Click hereDescription: Hampshire coppice Craftsmens Group (HCCG) are Proud to anounce, we will be hosting the National Coppice Federations (NCFed) Gathering and AGM, between the 12th and the 14th of October 2018.Start Date: 2018-10-12Start Time: 16:00End Date: 2018-10-14End Time: […]
Community Woodfair 2017
Title: Community Woodfair 2017Location: Zionshill Copse Local Nature Reserve Chandlers Ford SO53 4SJ Next to Knightwood Leisure CentreLink out: Click hereDescription: As in the past you will find a good number of group members showing off there coppice and greenwood skills at this event.Start Time: 10:00Date: 2017-09-02End Time: 17:00
Wood is Good: Woodcraft Fayre
Title: Wood is Good: Woodcraft Fayre Start Time: 10:00 Date: 25-09-2016 End Time: 17:00 Location: Butser Ancient Farm Please note entry fees apply to the site! Description: Come along and enjoy woodworking and coppice craft by memebers of Hampshire Coppice craftmens' Group. There will be a variety of traditional skills being demonstrated including Pole Lathe […]
Zions Hill Wood Fair
Title: Zions Hill Wood Fair Location: Zionshill Copse Local Nature Reserve, Chandlers Ford SO53 4SJ Link out: Click here Description: as usual a number of group members will be at Zions Hill Wood Fair. A local event within a woodland with a circular path and plenty of things to do and watch. Start Time: 10:00 […]
Portchester Gala
Title: Portchester Gala Location: Portchester Castle Link out: Click here Description: The carnival procession leaves the community centre at 11.30 a.m.and makes it way to the castle grounds. A great historic location for a traditional, local event. Come and have a chat with us where we will be making different products and selling our wares. […]