The Friends of Stokes Bay is a society founded in 1975 to safeguard the environment of Stokes Bay for present and future generations.
Aims:-
To safeguard the environment and amenities of Stokes Bay and its immediate surroundings for present and future generations.
The area concerned is from the boundaries of Fort Monckton in the east to the River Alver in the west, all the area south of Fort Road and Stokes Bay Road, and the area north of Stokes Bay Road and south of the mobile homes, Bay House School, the Alverbank Hotel, and the boundaries of the properties in Palmerston Way.
Objectives:-
(i) To conserve and enhance Stokes Bay as an open, clean and safe recreational area for the enjoyment of all those who live in Gosport Borough and of visitors from elsewhere.
(ii) To preserve and protect the flora and fauna within the area, minimising the effects of human activity on the environment.
(iii) To monitor development proposals affecting the area and to contribute to the debates on these in support of our aims and objectives.
(iv) To provide practical assistance, advice and support to Gosport Borough Council and their contractors in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the area, while remaining an apolitical and independent society.
(v) To liaise and/or affiliate with other bodies with a legitimate interest in the area in order to achieve the aims of the Society.
Activities
One of the objectives of the Friends of Stokes Bay is to provide practical assistance, advice and support to Gosport Borough Council and their contractors in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the area while remaining an apolitical and independent society.
We arrange regular litter picks throughout the summer. Litter recorded on beaches continues to rise by 10% in a year and surveys of almost 340 beaches around the UK show “on the go” litter items from our eating out and about lifestyle made up 20% of all the rubbish found.
We have agreed to maintain the two flower beds in front of the Pebble Beach Café. Any members who have time to spare and have a talent for nurturing plants will be welcomed to help. This is not an easy environment for cultivating seaside plants but we are determined to make a difference so that visitors can enjoy the flowers.
We have a stall at the Alverstoke Michaelmas fair held each September with our stall helping to promote our activities and have a selection of our publications on display and for sale. Anyone who can spare some time to assist on the stall are always welcomed; contact the secretary for more details.
Become a Member
Membership is £5.00 per year with cheques payable to The Friends of Stokes Bay or by BACS. Details are on the form to download:
This should be sent to: Membership Secretary, Friends of Stokes Bay, 4 Clayhall Road, Gosport PO12 2BY Tel: 023 9258 7305 Email: membership.secretary@friendsofstokesbay.co.uk
By signing this application you are agreeing for FOSB to hold your name, address, and/or email address on our database. These details are purely for the purpose of distributing the FOSB Newsletter and will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other individual or organisation.
Membership renewals are due on 1st June with the subscription remaining at £5.00 per member. Payment can be made by cheque, standing order or BACS Account No: 96465662 & Sort Code: 53 50 05.
Committee
Chairman: Kevin Casey Secretary: Hazel Casey Membership Secretary: Roger Hornshaw
Roger Mawby – Judith Feeney – Richard Baker-Jones
Contact Us
Visit us on Facebook – Contact us by email secretary@friendsofstokesbay.co.uk – Call us on 023 9252 0426