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03 October 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Galloway, a valued trustee and one of the founding members of EVMA. Richard passed away peacefully on 25th September 2025.

18 July 2025

We are delighted to announce that all three In Memoriam binders are now in place and available for public viewing. 

14 April 2025

After a very dry March, it was decided that it was time to start the weekly watering of the trees that were planted in the Autumn.

13 April 2025

A few of the trees are now coming into leaf and flower in this warm weather.

04 February 2025

We were very lucky with the weather on Saturday 25th January for the Friends of Hampshire Farm Meadows work party.

12 January 2025

The ‘Re-elming’ of Hampshire will provide a huge support to wildlife that relied on this once ubiquitous tree.

28 December 2024

As part of Hampshire Forest Partnership's Disease Resistant Elms Trial, 10 Disease Resistant Elms have been planted around the arboretum.

17 December 2024

This year’s tree planting in the arboretum took place on 30th November to coincide with national tree planting week. Around a dozen people turned up to plant 34 trees.

06 September 2024

It is with great sadness we report that trustee Richard Hitchcock died on 19th August 2024 in hospital. 

Richard Galloway

In Memory of Richard Galloway

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Galloway, a valued trustee and one of the founding members of EVMA. Richard passed away peacefully on 25th September 2025.

Since retirement he has been a Councillor with Havant Borough Council for 4 years, Trustee and Chair of Trustees at Ems Valley U3A, and a Tree Warden in Emsworth for over 10 years, acting as Treasurer.

He has been involved with the development of Hampshire Farm Meadows both as Councillor and Tree Warden since it was transferred to Havant Borough Council’s ownership. Richard played a pivotal role in the formation of the EVMA, working closely with the Charity Commission to help establish and maintain the organisation's governance. His dedication and diligence as Treasurer ensured that the EVMA was not only compliant but also financially stable and transparent.

His integrity, commitment, and thoughtful leadership in registering the organisation as a charity have left a lasting impact on the EVMA and the wider community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and we are incredibly grateful for his contributions and service. 

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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