A bit about the Nature Reserve
Miller's Pond is one of Southampton's oldest and most diverse Local Nature Reserves. It covers just under 20 acres. Sholing Valleys Study Centre has been working as a charity since Since 1988. We have two main objectives. We conserve Miller's Pond Local Nature Reserve, and educate the public about the wildlife found here.
Sholing Valleys Study Centre
& Miller's Pond Nature Reserve
Upcoming Events
We have limited stall spaces but if interested please email eventsvsc@btinternet.com, we will only be interested in handmade products, public liability insurance will be required along with UKCA markings and certificates for anything that can be deemed a toy
The event will be held at the Woolston Masonic Hall.
is coming to Sholing Valleys!
We want to help Southampton build happier, healthier communities through the life-changing power of play.
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So we are teaming up with ParkPlay, with help from Southampton Voluntary Services, and the Public Health team in Southampton. ParkPlay is all about bringing people in the community together to have fun, play games and connect.
In the new year, we will be running weekly ParkPlay sessions on Saturday mornings, for all ages and abilities.
But for this to happen, we need volunteers. If you think this might be you, we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line. You don't need to commit for every Saturday, we plan on rotating the roles.
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For more info on Parkplay, visit their website here
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For the first time ever, Sholing Valleys are doing a Wassial!
It will be held on Sunday 17th January - or Old Twelth Night
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From 3-5pm.
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Bring warm clothes, a thermos, or mug, something for making noise, and a torch light.
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Expect mulled cider and apple juice, a short walk to the trees, singing waking the trees and wishing them good health and harvest (which is a wassail!)
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If you would like to contribute anything, please email us on SholingvalleysLNR@gmail.com
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Lots more details to be confirmed.
CONSERVATION SESSIONS
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Come along on the last Friday or Sunday of the month and learn about how we can help support nature.
Tasks include a range of activities that all help improve the site. From litter picking, and tree planting, to hedge laying training.
We want our volunteers to learn something new, and enjoy themselves.
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More info can be found here
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All tasks are added to our facebook page.
​Naturewatch
Our sessions encourage children’s interest in nature through fun craft activities and learning.
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Each session starts with indoor art and craft activities before we head outside to look around the nature reserve.
​For accompanied children aged 4-11.​
Session start at 10:30am and finishes 12noon.
Session costs £1.50 per child - pay by cash or bank transfer.
First session is free and all sessions are included in SVSC membership.​
We are limited to 15 participants, so sessions are on a first come first served basis.
No pre-booking is required, but you can help us to monitor potential numbers by selecting 'going' on the facebook event page. If on the rare occasion the session is full you are welcome to take a scavenger hunt sheet and enjoy a walk around the nature reserve instead.
Drink and a snack is provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.​
All the details are kept up to date on our facebook events page
