Puck’s Oak Barn
⸙ ⸙ Wild About Compton ⸙ ⸙
An initiative between Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT), Natural England and the Land App aims to enhance and connect habitats in the west of the Surrey Hills. It forms part of an ambitious nature recovery project, Heathland Connections, which aims to protect at least 30% of land in Surrey for nature’s recovery by 2030. The County is home to some of the finest examples of lowland heathland in the UK which support nightingales and Grayling butterflies. But these heathland reserves are fragmented and at risk. The project will increase a range of connective habitats between the heathland areas and the wider landscape and identify opportunities to support key species, in areas nearby, including Milford, Elstead and Waverley Abbey. Heathland Connections is funded by Natural England and SWT is one of the partners collaborating with landowners and land managers. Other partners include The Surrey Hills Board, Surrey County Council, Waverley Borough Council, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) and the RSPB. SWT has contacted St Nicholas Church to be part of nature’s recovery in the Heathland Connections area but for anyone else in Compton who would like more information, email nbs@surreywt.org.uk or visit surreywildlifetrust.org.
Hire of Pucks Oak Barn
Pucks Oak Barn lies in the centre of the village of Compton, three miles south west of Guildford in an Area of Great Landscape Value and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Pucks Oak Barn lies adjacent to a traditional orchard that has been restored thanks to the hard work and commitment of the McAlmont Trust volunteers.
The orchard continues to be managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust as a traditional orchard with a strong emphasis on nature conservation and wildlife, so the site is a tranquil and beautiful place to visit.
Pathways are cut regularly through the orchard to allow public access and the grounds are permanently open to members of the public.
New to Puck’s Oak Barn
Fledglings
A new stay-and-play group for toddlers, with a Forest School for over-2s, starts on Monday 12th September in Puck’s Oak Barn from 9.30am to 11am. Refreshments will be provided for mums and dads but please bring appropriate drinks and nibbles for the children. The cost is £5 per family, regardless of the number of children! It would be helpful to know in advance if you can attend so please
email fledglingscompton@gmail.com or phone Catherine Masterman on 07779 022419.
Pucks Oak Barn is available for hire for celebrations, events or meetings. The Barn has a kitchen and toilet facilities and there is parking available that can accommodate up to 10 cars.
If you would like any further information or are interested in hiring this venue, please contact Surrey Wildlife Trust on (01483) 795440. Rates are £60 for a 4-hour hire, and £30 for Compton residents - must be registered in the Parish. Inclusive of VAT.
