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Conservation |
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Since
it was set up in 1984, the Trust has been able to help many owners of historic
landscapes, parks and gardens with management and maintenance advice. |
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The
Conservation Committee: |
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Is
proactive in seeking out properties and landscapes at risk, often at the
time they change hands or when planning applications are submitted
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Responds
to planning applications affecting historic parks and gardens, sometimes
working in liaison with the Garden History Society
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Has
an annual budget from which small grants are given in order to encourage
good restoration and management
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Is
instrumental in creating new gardens with historic themes and encouraging
and supporting the setting up of Friends Groups to look after the ongoing
maintenance and management of these gardens
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Looks
to work with other similar organisations within Hampshire, sharing knowledge
and expertise. |
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Research |
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Concern
over the loss of historic parks and gardens in Hampshire was one of the
driving forces which led to the establishment of HGT in 1984. The Research
Group plays a key role in the Trust's work and continues to work with the
County Council through their Historic Landscape Architect, specifically
in researching sites and maintaining data for the Hampshire Register. Site
records continue to be put on the County Council computer database and are
maintained and updated mainly by the Research Group. These records are also
linked to the County Council's GIS (Geographical Information System) and
their Archaeology and Buildings Records. |
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The
Register |
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is
a database of some 850 parks, gardens and designed landscapes of historic
interest. It includes over 50 sites recognised by English Heritage and on
the National Register.
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contains
information on sites which vary from those fully documented to those with
little more than name and location
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Education |
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Through
its Education Committee, the Trust helps schools create and manage their
grounds, to be used for educational purpose, for the enjoyment of pupils
and teachers and to promote a quality environment. |
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The
Education Committee; |
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is made up of serving and former teachers, landscape gardeners, garden
designers and gardeners
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has an annual budget through which a small grants scheme is operated for
school projects
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will visit and advise schools who are interested in improving their grounds
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aims to create opportunities for young people to develop life-long interests
and practical skills in the outdoor environment
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champions
the wider availability of qualifications in horticulture and the environmental
sciences |
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Children's
Homes |
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In
1988 Hampshire County Council's Social Services Department asked the Trust
to help upgrade gardens in a number of their Children's Homes and encourage
young people to enjoy their outdoor spaces and be involved in their planting
and care.
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Thanks
to funding from the County Council and generous private donations the Trust; |
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provides regular contact and guidance to the homes |
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provides grants for spring bulbs and other planting |
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acts as an enabler, sometimes through the provision of a design drawing,
to help staff achieve their vision for improvements to their grounds and
outdoor facilities |
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Community
Projects |
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We
offer support and advice to local communities who want to create, protect
or maintain communal gardens and parks in Hampshire. This might include;
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advising on the development of garden plans and proposals |
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supporting and encouraging community involvement in communal gardens |
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supporting groups through funding applications and bids |
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providing small grants from an annual budget to help get community garden
projects off the ground |
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Some
success stories include;
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The Zone Youth and Community Centre - Southampton |
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Ropewalk Community Garden - Southampton |
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Andover Crisis Centre Quiet Garden - Andover |
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Black Heritage Community Centre Caribbean Patio - Southampton |
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Woolston Millennium Garden - Southampton |
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Fifth Street Neighbourhood Community Garden - Portsmouth |
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Royal Victoria Country Park Sensory Garden - Southampton |
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Orchard Close Respite Home & Godbey House Children's Home - Hayling Island |
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Old Coldeast Residential Home Sensory Garden - Sarisbury Green, Fareham |
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Association
of Garden Trusts |
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The
AGT provides the link between the 35 county trusts in England and Wales.
It represents the Trusts nationally and helps inform national and local
government bodies involved in the management, restoration and protection
of historic parks and gardens.
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Its
main aim, like that of all the county gardens trusts, is to assist in the
protection, conservation, restoration or creation of garden land for education
and enjoyment. |
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