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Spring Newsletter - Take a look...

The Leaside Trust from Hackney 
It finally feels like Spring is around the corner and we are looking forward to another busy and fulfilling year.
 
2023 was certainly jam packed and we were proud to sponsor and fund many activities that made it such a memorable year. As always, we are so grateful to our amazing partners, organisations and leaders who are able to lead these events and to all our donors and friends who tirelessly support us.
 
I wanted to share highlights from these past few months:

Cameron's Cottage
RSPB reserve Franchises Lodge, New Forest


Wild New Forest Camp
BTO Young Leaders Course
Cameron’s Cottage, managed and run by the RSPB, continues to host many groups of young people. Most groups book direct with the RSPB whilst others, who are looking for financial support, are sponsored by us. In total we funded 11 different camps, each one tailored to the age, size and experience. These included day visits to Cameron’s Cottage for larger groups, as well as overnight stays. All activities were organised by the RSPB.

For direct bookings and availability please have a look at the RSPB website. For funding requests please email info@cameronbespolka.com
 
A day at Cameron’s Cottage with Minstead Trust
Winchester University Team Building day
Leaside Trust Hackney enjoying building outdoor shelters
Stunning Fungi in the woodlands around Cameron’s Cottage. Photo: Izzy Fry
Team Building activities
Wild New Forest Camp. Photo: Izzy Fry
For detailed information on all groups we sponsor, read the reports on Cameron's Cottage.
 
Cameron's Cottage

Wild New Forest Spring Camp
Brockenhurst


Busy day in the New Forest
Hawfinch ringing. Photo by Henry Jones, 
These camps are run every spring and autumn to give groups of young people a look at wildlife in the New Forest.  It is a wonderful hands-on way for young passionate naturalists to connect, experience and gain skills in nature, as well explore education and career choices in conservation. (all bird ringing is carried out under BTO bird ringing licences).

If you are interested in attending future camps please email info@cameronbespolka.com
 
Wild New Forest Camp

Young Naturalists Fund


Alicia with a freshly printed copy of Multi-coloured Ghost Towns
We were pleased to work with Alicia to produce a collection of illustrated nature poems to engage a new audience, connecting them to nature through poetry and art. It’s beautifully written and illustrated and they were distributed for free to young people.
 
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Zeiss/CBT Award to Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Young Birder weekend, New York


Rosie Johnson
 
In partnership with Zeiss UK, British Birds Rarities Committee and British Birds, we are thrilled to be sending 2 winners to Cornell this year, Rosie Johnson winner 2023 and Esther Rumsey, winner 2022. Cornell Lab is a leader in conservation and their aim is to equip the next generation of science and conservation leaders. 
“ For me, birdwatching connects me and my family together and it’s a passion I’ve been encouraged to pursue as I’ve grown up. I am beyond grateful to win this year’s Award and the scholarship to The Cornell Lab next year. I really enjoyed combining my interests in art and nature to create my piece on Peregrines and I’m extremely excited for the opportunities that this experience will open up for me! ”
Rosie Johnson
We look forward to hearing about the trip after their stay.
 
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Cameron Bespolka Wildlife Memorial Talk with Megan McCubbin
“How to Stop Extinction”, hosted by Winchester College.


Thank you to Megan McCubbin for being this year's speaker at the Cameron Bespolka Wildlife Talk.  She delivered a brilliant talk to just over 450 Primary school children who were captivated and enthralled by her passionate and enthusiastic presentation.  
Later in the afternoon, there was time to meet some of the winners of the “What can you do to help wildlife” competition and then in the evening, Megan kindly gave another talk to an overwhelmingly appreciative audience of supporters and nature lovers.
 
We are so grateful to Megan for sharing her passion and knowledge and making such a difference to so many. And for always standing up for wildlife. 
“Look deep into nature and you’ll understand everything better”
Albert Einstein.
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Christmas Sale
at the Flower Pots Pub


Christmas sale at the Flower Pots Pub
Thank you to the lovely Flower Pots Pub for once again hosting us for our annual Christmas sale and to Nicky, Is, Sarah, Tessa, Sienna and Emily for all their hard work. We loved seeing so many of you and huge thanks for coming and supporting us.  It’s definitely a yearly highlight!

We are delighted to have raised a huge amount again which makes a tremendous difference to our work.  All sales from our shop goes 100% to the charity.
 
SAVE THE DATE
Friday 8th November, 2024
9.30am – 12pm

Freddy, Nicholas and Luke


Fast and furious: Freddie, Nicholas and Luke
Thank you Freddie, Nicholas and Luke for running the Winchester Half and raising such a phenomenal amount for us. We are so grateful for your tremendous support, energy and enthusiasm. Well done!

Running for Cameron


Running one and a half marathons in 2 weeks
Most of you know, running is now a very important part of my life and I am again Running for Cameron this April. I am undertaking one and a half marathons in 2 weeks, starting with the London Landmarks Half on 7th and finishing with London Marathon on 21st April.
“I run to remember Cameron and for the amazing work we are able to do in his memory”
Corinne
I’d be so grateful if you would donate to my page, however big or small, it certainly helps justify the many hours, weeks and months I have spent training.
 
JustGiving page

Exploring the Birds of Winchester


Thank you so much Carl for producing a wonderful book about birding in Winchester:
“Inspired by Cameron’s enthusiasm and his example, I took up birding two years ago.  I love the walks through nature, the connections with the birds, experiencing the weather, seeing the other animals I might have missed and talking with the other birding enthusiasts – regardless of whether we ‘dipped’ on a particular bird that day”.
Carl Bespolka 
Thank you so much for reading and following our journey. Cameron’s love is always with us. 

Much love,
 
Corinne
Getting together at Cameron’s Cottage with supporters and friends
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David Attenborough 
 
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Looking back at 2024
November Dates for Your Diary
Spring Newsletter - Take a look...
Memorial Lecture - How to Stop Extinction
What's next?
Spring Newsletter
A 1,000 mile walk through a British Spring
Christmas at The Flower Pots Inn
Invitation to Minster Gallery
A Busy 2022
Cameron's Cottage is now open!
It's springtime at Cameron's Cottage
Work begins on Cameron's Cottage
A Christmas Invitation
Moving forward after the lockdown
Walk into a world of opportunity
The Homeless Children's Foundation
2019 - What a year!
Berlin Marathon Report
Follow Team Running for Cameron at the Berlin Marathon
Berlin Marathon
RSPB WildArt Competition
Spring Events Invitation
Look out for some great events
A year in review: 2018
A Message from Nicky Bryant
Cameron's Cottage and RSPB
Thank You From Art in Nature
We're Ready for You
Please Join Us
Save the Dates
Make Nature a Priority in 2018
A Busy Year in Review
Return of the Peregrine Falcon
Coast to Coast for Cameron
RAAM Cycling for Cameron 3
RAAM Cycling for Cameron 2
RAAM Cycling for Cameron 1
Cycling for Cameron
Homeless Children
Cameron's Cottage

Our Work

Cameron's Cottage
New Forest Wildlife Camp Autumn 2024
Birds of Poole Harbour
The Hawk Conservancy Trust
Scottish Ornithology Club, June 2024
HOS Young Members
Memorial Talk 2024
BTO Young Leaders 2024
Homeless Foundation
Zeiss Young Birder Awards
Young Naturalists
70 Nestboxes for 70 Years Competition
Homeless Foundation Summer Camps
Wildart 2020
WildArt Competition 2020
Osprey Days 2020
BTO Camp 2020
Art Competition 2020
Schools in Winchester Art Competition
Audubon Junior Guide Camp
1st Margaret Fykes - Raccoon
Florida's Birding and Photo Fest 2019
 
 
The Cameron Bespolka Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered Charity Number 1156567.

All marketing, promotional and administrative costs of the charity are covered by Cameron's family so that every pound donated goes directly to our work.