Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Baughurst Society Celebrating our heritage | Empowering our community ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Interested in a heat pump?](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/interested-in-a-heat-pump/) - It's getting colder and you have likely turned on the heating now this autumn, but could you be heating your home more efficiently, cheaply, and with renewable energy? Much of our rural area is not on the mains gas network, so many of you will have oil, LPG, or even direct electric heating in your - [Interesting Repair](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/strangest-repair/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Interesting Repairs The most interesting repairs to date After more than 700 repairs, this is the most interesting item we have repaired to date. Items We Repair Procedure Repair Form DIY & Tips Donated Tools News & Blog House Rules Volunteer Form Home Our Team Showcase - [Coffee Maker Repairs](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/coffee-maker-repairs/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Coffee Maker Repairs Enjoy your coffee maker for longer Come to the Baughurst Repair Café for repairs or advice! Coffee makers are one of the products visitors bring to the Repair Café most often. This is not so strange: coffee is essential to many people. Coffee - [Coffee Maker Tips](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/coffee-maker-tips/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Coffee Maker Tips Coffee makermaintenance tips Do you want to enjoy your coffee maker for longer? Then take good care of it. Some essential tips from the Repair Café are: Regularly clean an appliance. This prevents, for example, dirt from accumulating and causing blockages; Descale it - [1st Birthday](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/1st-birthday/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! 1st Birthday Items We Repair Procedure Repair Form DIY & Tips Donated Tools News & Blog House Rules Volunteer Form Home Our Team Showcase Testimonials Donate About Us Privacy Policy Governance Team Page Leave a Google Review Our Next Event Details - [Grand Opening](https://baughurstsociety.uk/uncategorized/grand-opening/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Grand Opening Huge sucess Our first event held on 19th November 2023 was a huge success with over 100 customers, and opened by the then Mayor of Basingstoke, Councillor David Leeks. Items We Repair Procedure Repair Form DIY & Tips Donated Tools News & Blog House - [Welcome to the Baughurst Society web site.](https://baughurstsociety.uk/general-comment/welcome-to-the-baughurst-society-web-site/) - This is the Baughurst Society web site. Located in Baughurst, Hampshire, UK the Baughurst Society has the following objectives: To conserve and enhance the unique and essentially rural character of the civil parish of Baughurst with Wolverton, Hampshire, for the benefit and enjoyment of its present and future inhabitants. To promote knowledge and pride in ## Pages - [BRC Next Event](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-next-event/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Next Event Our Next Event is on Sunday 20th September 2026 10:00am to 1:00pm(Last repair accepted at 12:30pm) Heath End Village HallHeath End RoadBaughurstRG26 5LU Free parking available Showcasing this Month To be agreed See Previous & Future Showcases Repair Form This will allow us to - [Baughurst Repair Cafe](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/) - Baughurst Repair Cafe - Don't Bin it. Repair it. - [Parish News](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/) - This page highlights the latest issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains news, information, diaries and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. It has been reproduced here to help those who currently do not receive a printed copy of the magazine. The Parish News Archive also holds copies of the Parish News from - [Parish News August 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-august-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the August 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News August 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Terms and Conditions](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/baughurst-society-governance/terms-and-conditions-2/) - Terms and Conditions for Baughurst Society Website Welcome to our Website! By accessing or using the Baughurst Society website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Use of the Site: The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. - [Team Page](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/team-page/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Team Page Team Page This page is for all the volunteers to access information and to send comments. It is updated regularly and will contain the latest monthly statistics for the Repair Cafe. Current Monthly Information Stats for 19 July 2026 eventDownload Previous Monthly Information Jan - [BRC About Us](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-about-us/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! About Us The birth of Baughust Repair Café On 9th August 2023, the Sustainable Baughurst group held a meeting at Heath End Village Hall to discuss and form a new community initiative geared towards repairing and reusing household items thereby reducing landfill waste and CO2 emissions, - [Parish News July 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-july-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the July 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News July 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Parish News June 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-june-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the June 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News June 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Parish News May 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-may-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the May 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News May 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Events](https://baughurstsociety.uk/events/) - Upcoming Events around Baughurst Baughurst Neighbourhood Plan A Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document which tells the Planning Department about what local people want; within a defined area; and is formulated by the people who live and work there. Without it, we have little protection from development that developers can argue is ‘sustainable’. Without you, - [Tadley and Baughurst Art Club](https://baughurstsociety.uk/tadley-and-baughurst-art-club-2/) - The Club was started over 40 years ago by a group of friends who wanted to paint in an atmosphere of friendship & mutual support, and this continues to this day. We meet in the Beavers Room at Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road. Our members, who all live in the local area, work on their - [Parish News April 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-april-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the April 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News April 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Parish News March 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-march-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the March 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News March 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Parish News February 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/parish-news-february-2026/) - This page contains an electronic copy of the February 2026 issue of the Parish News magazine, which contains information and articles about Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and Wolverton. The Parish News Archive holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date. Parish News February 2026 Recent Posts Recent Comments - [AGM - 10th March 2026](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/agm-10th-march-2026/) - The AGM of the Baughurst Society was held in the Jeffery Room at Heath End Village Hall on 10th March 2026 at 7:30pm. The minutes of the event are below. Baughurst Society AGMDownload The treasurer's report for the Baughurst Society for 2025 is below. BS Treasurers Report 2025Download Comments posted on the web site Go - [Our Team](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/our-team/) - Comments posted on the web site Go to page to view. - [Walk 20: Woodlands Estate Accessible Walk 3](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-20-woodlands-estate-accessible-walk-3/) - Woodlands Estate Accessible Walk 3 (even less mud!) Approximate time: 50 mins. Distance 2.6 km or 1.6 miles. Start map reference: What3words: ///renew.megawatt.bouncing: Map Ref: 458067 162044 Start at Heath End Village Green. Bear left onto Heath End Road. Bear left across Bishopswood Lane then left into the Withies with its pond and contemplative area. - [Walk 19: Woodlands Estate Accessible Walk 2](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-19-woodlands-estate-accessible-walk-2/) - Accessible Walk around Baughurst - [AGM - 14th January 2025](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/agm-10th-march-2026/agm-14th-january-2025/) - The AGM of the Baughurst Society was held at Heath End Village Hall on 14th January 2025 at 7:30pm. In attendance were 32 residents and friends of Baughurst. Alison ZareckyAndrew CottrellAngela HareAnne AyresBob CrosswellClare NormandColin CooperColin GrenvilleEileen LeeGeorge PorterJennifer FraserJoe AuJulian BerkleyKevin ElkinsLaurie AyresLiz Henry Martin SlatfordPamela ClarkPeter HenryPhil FletcherRhys ClarkRobin JamesRosemarie WooRuss ClarkS ChattockSimon - [BRC Showcase](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-showcase/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Showcase Monthly Showcase Each month we showcase a local company, who operates in a sustainable way and / or wants to make our community aware of their existence. 2026 JAN 18thSustainable Baughurst Energy – Colin Grenville FEB 15thUpholsterer’s self help workshop APR 19thTadley & Baughurst Art - [Parish News Archive](https://baughurstsociety.uk/parish-news/parish-news-archive/) - This page holds the archives for the Parish News Magazine which can be read online. The archive copies start from February 2025. Recent Posts Recent Comments - [Baughurst Community Orchard](https://baughurstsociety.uk/bco/) - Progress and events at the Community Orchard Site Details The What3Words location of the centre of the site is ///think.firework.imported. It shows the site and the location of over 45m of hedging and the initial 22 trees. Planting Complete Planting was carried out on 8th February 2025 when over 50 members of the community, including - [Walk 22: Halloween Walk - Child friendly spooky walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-22-halloween-walk-child-friendly-spooky-walk/) - Approximate time: 30 mins. Distance 1.6 km or 1.0 miles. Start map reference: The Haunted Orchard What3words: ///warriors.myths.humans: Map Ref: 457954 162444 Start at the haunted Baughurst Community Orchard. From the Orchard, head south‑west to Long Grove and turn right to walk along the road. Continue following Long Grove round a long bend past one - [Walks Around Baughurst](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/) - These pages of the Baughurst Society Website have been produced in the hope that it will encourage residents of the Parish and visitors to explore our beautiful countryside through the extensive network of footpaths and bridleways. There are many lovely trees, flowers, animals and birds in the area which contribute to the peace and tranquillity - [Walk 21: Halloween Walk for all ghosts, ghouls and vampires](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-21-halloween-walk-for-all-ghost-ghouls-and-vampires/) - Approximate time: 40 mins. Distance 2.6 km or 1.6 miles. Start map reference: The Haunted Orchard What3words: ///warriors.myths.humans: Map Ref: 457954 162444 Start at the haunted Baughurst Community Orchard. From the Orchard head south-west to Long Grove and turn right to walk along the road. Continue following Long Grove round a long bend past one - [Baughurst - A History](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/) - In this section of the website we are trying to gain insight into how and why Baughurst has developed into the thriving community that it now is. This section contains pointers to various pieces of historical information relevant(ish) to Baughurst which you can view on the subsidiary pages. My Father Before Me by Norman Goodland. This - [Sustainable Baughurst](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sustainable-baughurst/) - The aims of Sustainable Baughurst, a community-led, volunteer-run organisation operating in the Parish of Baughurst, Hampshire, are as follows: To increase the membership and the community engagement of Sustainable Baughurst. To raise awareness and to update the local community about sustainability issues and solutions. To advocate and influence local policy and local decision making for - [About the Baughurst Society](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/) - Celebrating Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future At the Baughurst Society, we're passionate about preserving our rich history while building a vibrant, connected, and sustainable community. By becoming a member, you're contributing to positive changes that enhance the lives of all residents in our beautiful parish. Our Key Initiatives Preserving History & Heritage Celebrating Our Past: - [BRC Privacy Policy](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-privacy-policy/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Privacy Policy Privacy Policy When individuals contact Baughurst Repair Café (BRC) website via the contact form we will keep a record of the information supplied as well as sending the contents of the message to the site administrator. This means that there is a record of - [BRC House rules](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-house-rules/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! House Rules House Rules / Disclaimer The main points of the disclaimer are: All repairs carried out at Baughurst Repair Café (BRC) are performed at the customer’s own risk.The advice and repair service are conducted by volunteers and there is no charge.Donations are welcome to cover - [BRC Repairs](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-repairs/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Repairs What is a Repair Café? We throw away vast amounts of stuff. Even things with almost nothing wrong, which could get a new lease on life after a simple repair. The trouble is lots of people have forgotten that they can repair things themselves or - [BRC Testimonials](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-testimonials/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Testimonials Repair Café Customer's comments. A Baughurst Clock This clock was presented to the present owner's Grandfather in 1912 (see letter attached). Letter from Baughurst Gospel Temperance Band Oct 12th 1912Download It lived in Grandfather's cottage in Baughurst for nearly eighty years before being inherited by - [BRC Our Team](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-our-team/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Our Team Meet The Team Our comprehensive team of current / retired professionals and hobbyists volunteers, provide services catering to a diverse range of items to be repaired. Our event volunteers ensure our events run smoothly. Our team is made up of volunteers from in their - [BRC News & Blog](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-news-and-blog/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! News & Blog News & Blog Keep up to date with our news, and see the features in our blogs. News Repair Café 1st Birthday Grand Opening Blog The most interesting item we have repaired Items We Repair Procedure Repair Form DIY & Tips Donated Tools - [BRC DOs and DONTs](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-dos-and-donts/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! DOs and DON'Ts DO Make sure your appliance is in a clean state so our repairer does not have to clean it before they repair it. Example – grass cuttings removed around mower blades, toast bits removed from base of toaster, clean filter and empty bag/bin - [BRC Donated Tools](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-donated-tools/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Donated Tools Pick up a recycled tool Baughurst Repair Café has a new initiative. At our events you will be able to browse hundreds of hand and electric DIY tools including screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, spanners, sanders and drills. All are available on our “Tools Donation Station” - [BRC DIY Repairs and Tips](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-diy-repairs-and-tips/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Repairs & Tips Baughurst Repair Café encourages DIY repairs As part of our ethos we encourage people to learn how to repair items themselves, through watching our repairers at work or using the guides below. DIY Repairs Coffee Makers Tips Coffee Makers Items We Repair Procedure - [BRC Governance](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/brc-governance/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Governance Governance These pages will contain the details of the major meetings, decisions and processes of the Baughurst Repair Café. AGM Meeting Minutes 15/9/24 BRC AGM 150924 Signed MinutesDownload Grants Policy This is the Grants Policy for Baughurst Repair Café that sets out how organisations and - [BRC Team Governance](https://baughurstsociety.uk/brc-home/team-page/brc-governance/) - Baughurst Repair Café Don't Bin it, Repair it ! Governance Team Governance These pages will contain the details of the running of the Baughurst Repair Café, its meeting minutes and accounts details. AGM Meeting Minutes 15/9/24 AGM Minutes from 15th September 2024 Baughurst Repair Cafe Meeting Minutes. Heath End Village Hall 9.30am 15th Sept 1. - [BCO Tree Information](https://baughurstsociety.uk/bco/bco-tree-information/) - Community Orchard Tree Information Site Details The What3Words location of the centre of the site is ///think.firework.imported. It shows the site and the location of over 45m of hedging and the initial 22 trees. Orchard Tree Details The trees we have ordered for the initial phase of the orchard are: Apple Varieties Falstaff (Rootstock: MM106) - [BCO - Progress in 2025](https://baughurstsociety.uk/bco/bco-progress-in-2025/) - Guards added to protect orchard trees On 2 March 2025 we tested the process for adding guards to the trees in the orchard to protect against wildlife, accidental damage (from grass cutting, for instance) and also vandalism. The process was carefully worked out and on 5 April 2025 a small group completed the task of - [Walk 18: Woodlands Estate Accessible Walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-18-woodlands-estate-accessible-walk/) - Woodlands Estate Accessible Walk Approximate time: 1.0 hours. Distance 2.8 km or 1.7 miles. Start map reference: What3words: ///renew.megawatt.bouncing: Map Ref: 458067 162044 Starting at The Green, Heath End Village Hall on Heath End Road. 1.⁠ ⁠Walk across Heath End Road, crossing into Wellington Crescent. 2.⁠ ⁠Walk along Wellington Crescent and turn right into Mornington - [BCO - Planting 2025](https://baughurstsociety.uk/bco/bco-planting-2025/) - Progress of the Community Orchard Sustainable Baughurst submitted a proposal to Baughurst Parish Council in February 2024 which outlined the plan for a Community Orchard. The proposal, edited by Anne Ayres and Angela Hare, was accepted by the council and action was taken to identify possible orchard sites. In late March 2024, this resulted in - [SB Energy](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sustainable-baughurst/sb-energy/) - The Sustainable Baughurst team has investigated a number of possible opportunities to establish a community led energy project (e.g. community owned solar, local tariff or group buying type scheme) but none have yet been adequately viable in terms of economic benefits or manageable risk profile to warrant further development. We remain open to and interested - [SB Litter](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sustainable-baughurst/sb-litter/) - We organise periodic clean-up activities and encourage members of the Society and the community to take action themselves to remove litter from our streets and countryside. Join the Baughurst Society to be kept informed of forthcoming activities. About us Comments posted on the web site Go to page to view. - [Baughurst or Borson Barrows](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/baughurst-or-borson-barrows/) - The tumulus just off Long Grove is the oldest historical feature in Baughurst. This ancient monument is one of five (or more) Bronze Age round barrows (3,000 years old) which range from Long Grove towards Brimpton Common. These relics of the Ancient Britons consist of Burial Chambers covered by mounds of earth. These mounds were - [Wolverton Echo 1971 - 1987](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/wolverton-echo-1971-1987/) - Introduction Martin Slatford edited the Wolverton Echo newsletter for a number of years from 1971 to 1987. We have uploaded copies of the newsletter to this site to give you some idea on what was of interest 40-50 years ago! 19771201-19790301-1-5Download 19790501-19801101-6-10Download 19810101-19811001-11-15Download 19820201-19830701-16-25Download 19831001-19870101-26-44Download Comments posted on the web site Go to page to - [The Nineteenth Century Agricultural Riots](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/the-nineteenth-century-agricultural-riots/) - Introduction In 2013 Stan Terrett (a long serving councillor of Baughurst Parish Council) published his book “Baughurst..a history” which provided some fascinating insights into Baughurst and the people who lived here up until around the1940s. We wanted to pay tribute to this fine work and the earlier “Memories of Baughurst” – a collection of reminiscences - [My Father Before Me](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/my-father-before-me/) - My Father Before Me by Norman Goodland. This is probably the only novel that has been written based in and around Baughurst and tells the story of Norman’s step-father who was a local thatcher. My_Father_Before_Me_Norman_Goodland_Pt_1Download My_Father_Before_Me_Norman_Goodland_Pt_2Download Comments posted on the web site Go to page to view. - [Local Quakers](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/local-quakers/) - Introduction In 2013 Stan Terrett (a long serving councillor of Baughurst Parish Council) published his book “Baughurst..a history” which provided some fascinating insights into Baughurst and the people who lived here up until around the1940s. We wanted to pay tribute to this fine work and the earlier “Memories of Baughurst” – a collection of reminiscences - [Baughurst Road - South of the War Memorial](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/baughurst-road-south-of-the-war-memorial/) - Introduction In 2013 Stan Terrett (a long serving councillor of Baughurst Parish Council) published his book “Baughurst..a history” which provided some fascinating insights into Baughurst and the people who lived here up until around the1940s. We wanted to pay tribute to this fine work and the earlier “Memories of Baughurst” – a collection of reminiscences - [Baughurst Canal and Railway Mania](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/baughurst-canal-and-railway-mania/) - Introduction In 2013 Stan Terrett (a long serving councillor of Baughurst Parish Council) published his book “Baughurst..a history” which provided some fascinating insights into Baughurst and the people who lived here up until the around 1940s. We wanted to pay tribute to this fine work and the earlier “Memories of Baughurst” – a collection of - [Public Rights of Way](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/public-rights-of-way/) - Public Rights of Way Stan Terrett, a long-serving councillor of Baughurst Parish Council, wrote the majority of the piece below as an introduction to the Walks booklets in 2007 and 2012. We have extended the article to include a map of the footpaths which will be developed further in 2023 and beyond. Many of the - [Walk 11: The Haughurst Hill Walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-11-the-haughurst-hill-walk/) - Walk 11: Haughurst Hill Walk (Original walk information from 2007) Approximate time: 1 - 1.5 hours. Distance 4.8 Km or 3.0 miles. Map Ref: 578 624 at start of the walk. Start at the Hurst Leisure Centre in Brimpton Road, and turn right on Brimpton Road, leaving the school on the right. Having passed the - [Walk 9: The Browning Hill Walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-9-the-browning-hill-walk/) - Walk 9: Browning Hill Walk (Original walk information from 2007) Approximate time: 1.5-2 hours. Distance 6.4 Km or 4.0 miles. Map Ref: 584 605 at start of the walk. Start the walk at the Wellington Arms, now a restaurant. Pass down the left-hand side of the building and car park to find the footpath at - [Walk 8: Ramsdell and Ewhurst](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-8-ramsdell-and-ewhurst/) - Ramsdell and Ewhurst (Original walk information from 2007) Approximate time: 2-2.5 hours. Distance 8.0 Km or 5.0 miles. Map Ref: 589 574 at start of the walk. If arriving by car, at the crossroads by Ramsdell Church take the road towards Charter Alley and almost immediately on the left is a lay-by (before the pillar - [Walk 7: Wolverton Walkabout](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-7-wolverton-walkabout/) - Wolverton Walkabout Approximate time: 2 hours. Distance 4.7Km or 2.9 miles. Start map reference: What3words: reinforce.soups.blogging: Map Ref: 566 588 The walk begins at the George and Dragon Country House Hotel, which is a free house and serves meals. The public house is a listed building and reputedly replaced an earlier inn of the same - [Walk 6: The Brenda Parker Way](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-6-the-brenda-parker-way/) - The Brenda Parker Way (Original walk information from 2012) From Tadley to Kingsclere Approximate time: 5 hours. Distance 16.0 Km or 10.0 miles. Map Ref: 605 609 at start of the walk. The Brenda Parker Way has been developed by the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers Group in memory of Brenda Parker, a leading Rambler who - [Walk 5: The Wyeford Walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-5-the-wyeford-walk/) - The Wyeford Walk (Original walk information from 2012) via Wyeford, Charter Alley and Browning Hill For permission to use St Stephen’s Church car park, please contact the Churchwarden. Approximate time: 3 hours. Distance 7.2 Km or 4.5 miles. Map Ref: 582 599 at start of the walk. Start at St Stephen’s church car park, Baughurst. - [Walk 4: Aldermaston and into The Unknown](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-4-aldermaston-and-into-the-unknown/) - Aldermaston and into The Unknown (Original walk information from 2012) Approximate time: 5 hours. Distance 17.5 Km or 11.0 miles. Map Ref: 578 624 at start of the walk. Park in the Hurst Community College lay-by. Turn right into Brimpton Road, heading north, and then turn right into Bridleway 1 which runs to the rear - [Walk 1: Wolverton to Wheathold](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-1-wolverton-to-wheathold/) - Wolverton to Wheathold (Original Walk description from 2012) Approximate time: 2.5 hours. Distance 7.2Km or 4.5 miles. Start map reference: What3words: reinforce.soups.blogging: Map Ref: 566 588 The walk begins at the George and Dragon, (https://georgedragonpubhotel.co.uk) which is a free house and serves meals. The public house is a listed building and reputedly replaced an earlier - [Walk 2: Two Churches, Two Pubs](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-2-two-churches-two-pubs/) - Wolverton to Two Churches; Two Pubs (Original walk description from 2012) Approximate time: 3.0 hours. Distance 9.6Km or 6.0 miles. Map Ref: 578 624 at start of the walk. Park in Hurst Leisure Centre car park, turn right out of the car park to Brimpton Road and right again past The Hurst Community College. Turn - [Walk 3: The Water Meadows Walk](https://baughurstsociety.uk/walks-around-baughurst/walk-3-the-water-meadows-walk/) - The Water Meadows Walk (Original walk information from 2012) Approximate time: 2.5 hours. Distance 6.3 Km or 3.8 miles (or 7.8 miles if linked to the ‘Two Pubs, Two Churches walk). Map Ref: 578 624 at start of the walk. This is a pretty and varied walk through woodlands and meadows that are sites of - [SB Transport](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sustainable-baughurst/sb-transport/) - Sustainable Baughurst Transport has interests in: Supporting the highways authority in traffic management and reduction Parish Council plans for provision of cycle parking The footpaths working group and link to the “walks around Baughurst” activities, and the role that good rights of way have in supporting sustainable and safe travel across and beyond the parish. - [SB Green Initiatives](https://baughurstsociety.uk/sustainable-baughurst/sb-green-initiatives/) - The aims of Sustainable Baughurst, a community-led, volunteer-run organisation operating in the Parish of Baughurst, Hampshire, are as follows: To increase the membership and the community engagement of Sustainable Baughurst. To raise awareness and to update the local community about sustainability issues and solutions. 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Comments posted on the web site Go to page to view. - [Rural Broadband](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/baughurst-society-rural-broadband/) - Broadband for rural Baughurst relied mainly on BT telephone wires until 2018 when a local Community group started installing full fibre broadband . Today over 130 Km of fibre backbone has been laid and 600 homes and businesses have access to the speed they need . To find more information and to see if you - [Actions on Planning](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/baughurst-society-actions-on-planning/) - The Baughurst Society has a long history of working with the community to address, and where applicable, oppose planning applications in the area. Recent attempts to build 165 houses on land at the top of Bishopswoods Lane, a care home to the north of the golf course, bungalow on land south of Oak Cottage and - [Original Constitution 1997](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-society/baughurst-society-objectives/1997constitution/) - The below is an image of the original constitution of the Baughurst Society from 1997. Comments posted on the web site Go to page to view. - [Heath End Village Hall - A History](https://baughurstsociety.uk/baughurst-a-history/heath-end-village-hall-a-history/) - Introduction In 2013 Stan Terrett (a long serving councillor of Baughurst Parish) published his book “Baughurst..a history” which provided some fascinating insights into Baughurst and the people who lived here up until the around 1940s. 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