The Friends of Brockenhurst was established in 1957 and strives to achieve its main goal of trying to protect, improve and develop the character and amenities of Brockenhurst and surrounding areas for the benefit of residents and the wider community.
A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIR...
As Chair of Friends of Brockenhurst, I am keen that the Society continues to be involved and a major contributor to the life of our village. It is important to retain the historical aspect of the village, but we must advance with the times for the benefit of Brockenhurst residents of all ages.
The whole Committee are dedicated to support the village and welcome any comments and ideas from residents.
David Eley
SPRING MEETING
SPRING MEETING : FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2025
“Steaming into Brockenhurst - a history of the station and its effects on the village.”
Guest Speaker - David Bennett
Main Hall, Village Hall, Brockenhurst
Drinks & Nibbles from 7.00pm
Meeting starts at 7.30pm
In 1847 the railway arrived in Brockenhurst. It transformed our village bringing communication, prosperity, employment and visitors to enjoy the New Forest. But it was an accident. David Bennett will talk, supported by pictures, about this key part of Brockenhurst heritage as part of the national Railway 200 events.
We look forward to seeing you there – Members and Non-Members welcome.
(A small charge of £5.00 is applicable for Non-Members)
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SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Below are links to two WhatsApp groups that are run in the village to help residents keep in contact about issues within the village and goods that residents no longer require or would like to borrow. These groups are run independently and are not part of Friends of Brockenhurst.
BROCKENHURST WATCH
To share useful and relevant information with other residents. This should relate to incidents such as burglaries, suspicious behaviour, car theft, damage to property, road closures, flooding, shop closures, power cuts, and lost and found.
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP
CAN I BORROW....
As part of a caring Brockenhurst community this is a place to ask to borrow something you need or offer free of charge something you are not using to someone locally who needs it.
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP
Our Village - The Future, A Discussion
The committee’s thoughts on Brockenhurst…
As always it is worth emphasising that we are not expert in village or highway design -
Just your committee collecting your views and channelling them to make a difference.
Friends of Brockenhurst is on Facebook.
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OUR MISSION
Formed in 1957 the Society exists to protect, improve and develop the character and amenities of Brockenhurst and the surrounding forest area for the benefit of the residents of the village and the wider community.
It concentrates especially, but not exclusively, on matters related to planning, environment and the welfare of the community.
It will seek to influence local and other governmental bodies to advance its objectives.
In particular the Society will carry out regular and detailed reviews of all regional, structure and local plans, together with local planning applications. Representations will be made as appropriate.
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