From Tues 24th August we are installing temporary speed bumps along the main construction routes on site to help prevent speeding vehicles in these areas: Newlands Avenue (North), Marrelsmoor Avenue (North), and Houghton Avenue. These works will take up to 5 days.
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As the Southern Allotment site with its designated apiary area is still a few years away, the Portsmouth Beekeeping Association have set up a temporary apiary on site until they can move in to their permanent home. With the huge variety of wildflower banks and meadows, clover, and beautiful gardens on site, the bees will be spoilt for choice! We can’t wait to sample some Berewood honey, and if supply allows we will be selling jars next year with the proceeds going to local charities. Find out more about the PBKA at: www.portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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On 18th June, Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond visited Berewood to find out more about the development and how we are working hard ensure the site is as environmentally friendly as possible. Flick was told how the site is nitrate neutral so that construction does not lead to environmental pollution, about our sustainable drainage which allows surface water to filter naturally into the ground and how the drainage ditches are providing a home for wildlife. “I was very impressed to hear of the environmental credentials of this major development near Waterlooville and some of the other amenities too,” said Flick.
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As we all know new residents are moving into Berewood all the time; but this June some rather unexpected new arrivals have been recorded in the SUDS ponds on site. First alerted by landscape contractors working along the River Wallington to strange loud calls coming from the vegetation around one of the SUDS ponds, it didn’t take long before the identity of the creatures was resolved – a group of marsh frogs! These frogs can be up to 17cm in size and their distinctive call can travel hundreds of metres. They are also known as the laughing frog because of
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We are currently in the process of selling the next phases of land on site; Larkfields and Woodlands Edge. We hope to be welcoming new house builders to the site later this year.
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This June, Grainger is proudly celebrating and supporting Pride month. Grainger plc is an equal opportunities employer and a proud supporter of Pride. We place people at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to operate inclusive homes and workplaces where everyone can be themselves. At Berewood we are so proud of the wonderful supportive community spirit on site. For more information and support, Hampshire County Council have a list of both national and Hampshire based LGBT+ groups and support services.
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Newlands Parish Council have a vacancy for an Amenities Parish Warden. The role is part-time (16-20 hours per week) paid between £17,173 and £17,952 per annum pro-rata. The Amenities Parish Warden will contribute towards ensuring that the Parish is kept clean, safe, well presented, and maintained to a high standard. This role would suit a person who is community minded. The successful applicant must be flexible and willing to work outside in all weathers. For further information and job description please contact Karen Seear, Clerk to the Council: clerk@newlands-pc.gov.uk Closing date Thursday 17th June Interviews w/c 21st June
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Berewood Primary School provides children aged 4 to 11 with an excellent education that instils in them a love of learning to take them forward joyfully in life. The school currently has a vacancy for a Community Governor. This voluntary role is an incredibly rewarding way of making a contribution to lives of young people. The school is keen to hear from candidates with a community or a finance focus, although this is not essential. If you would like further information please contact: Mr Ricky Leigh Headteacher Berewood Primary School Kentidge Way, Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 3BE Tel: 02394 006070 Email:
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May is National Walking Month, so here are a few handy resources to help you make the most of the stunning local scenery on your doorstep: Berewood current walking routes map Hampshire walking routes interactive map Local Health Walks Join in on social media with #WalkThisMay
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We are delighted that a pair of Little Ringed Plovers have been spotted making themselves at home along the newly landscaped River Wallington. Little Ringed Plover are very small brown and white birds with distinctive yellow rings around their eyes. Their breeding habitat is open gravel areas near freshwater, including gravel pits, river edges and reservoir margins, where they nest on the ground on stones. This protected species have not been seen on site before, so have been attracted by the improvements to the river.
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