There are a variety of Societies in Damerham covering several interests
If you would like more information please email us using the Contacts Page or try their link on this page

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                                      DDHS – Damerham and District Horticultural Society

The Society's membership is drawn primarily from Damerham, Rockbourne, Whitsbury, Sandleheath and Martin although anyone is welcome. 

We have about 200 members, most of whom have a general interest in gardens and gardening; some have wide experience and knowledge of plants and gardening whilst others are beginners looking to learn or simply enjoy the company.

We hold monthly events including talks, practical workshops, shows, visits, a plant sale and a summer party usually held in a member's garden.  These are listed in our membership card with details on our website and in the quarterly newsletter.

Within the society there are some members who are happy to provide individual, informal advice on specific or general gardening topics.

Annual Membership costs £8.00 per person or £12.00 per couple.

Members are entitled to free entry to shows, up to 50% discount off Suttons Seeds, plus free entry to most of the society's events. Admission to talks cost £3.00 per person for non members.

If you are interested in joining please go to their website www.ddhs.co.uk or a membership application form is available from the membership secretary, Carolyn Andrews 01725 518802

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                                                      Campanology – the Art of Bell Ringing

The Damerham and Martin Bell Ringers ring on Sunday mornings at either Damerham or Martin, starting half and hour before the service begins.  We also ring, if required, for weddings – usually on Saturdays and for other events throughout the year

We practice alternatively at Damerham and Martin from 7.30 to 9.00 on Friday evenings.

Learners and visiting ringers are always welcome.  It takes several weeks to learn to handle a bell and then the learner can begin learning methods – patterns in which the bells change order.  Some methods are centuries old; some modern ones are composed with the help of computers. Contact Ros Jones 01725 518437

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                Royal British Legion - Damerham and Western Downland Branch

Chairman: Mike Richardson OBE

Registered Charity No 219279

The Royal British Legion (RBL) provides essential, lifelong support for the Armed Forces community when they need it: serving men and women, veterans, and their families.

Our local RBL branch serves the Western Downland communities of Damerham, Martin, Rockbourne and Whitsbury, though we welcome members from further afield.

Our Branch consolidates RBL membership in our area, provides camaraderie and friendship, provides regular email updates, a monthly pub social and conducts external group visits. The Branch also raises vital funds for the RBL Hampshire County Welfare Fund, supporting welfare cases in our county. In addition, we contribute to local Remembrance events.

The Branch welcomes new members to support this worthwhile charity and you don’t have to have a service background: anyone can join. Just visit the RBL website at: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/membership/become-a-member/, follow the instructions and, when prompted to find your branch, click ‘Damerham & Western Downland RBL Branch’.

For more information, you can contact our Branch through the Chairman, Mike Richardson, email: rbldamerham.chmn@btinternet.com.

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