Meon Springs in the News

Here's a selection of stories that have appeared in national and local press. From fly fishing, tourism in the Meon Valley, corporate fundraisers for charities - and even the development of robotics in farming -  here's a selection of how Meon Springs has hit the headlines.  

‘We'll have space bots with lasers, killing plants’: the rise of the robot farmer
The Small Robot Company is developing a new way to grow and maintain crops. They're trialling  their machines at Meon Springs. Joint owner Jamie Butler is quoted.   

Milton’s Mea celebrates her 13th birthday in style
Spends a week in the Meon Springs Yurt Village exploring the woods.

Firm sets its sights on £15,000 charity target
Local firm Alitex holds charity lay shoot at Meon Springs

Fishing for Schools: how to get kids hooked on learning
This  feature by David Profumo highlights the work of the Fishing for Schools, a charity run by angling legend Charles Jardine, during a a visit to Meon Springs in 2013.   

Meon Valley farm goes glam and grows its flock of shepherd’s huts
VISITORS to Meon Springs – the diversified farming business in the Meon Valley and home to a commercial fly fishery – can relax in luxury.

Fly fishermen at Meon Springs net charity money
ANGLERS at Meon Springs fishery raised almost £3,500 for the Wild Trout Trust, during the Three Fly Challenge, now in its seventh year.

Family-safe cycling down the Meon Valley Trail in Hampshire
Cycling in the Meon Valley and South Downs National Park.

Fly-fishing gets an all-new cast
The Salmon & Trout Association visit Meon Springs to run a course helping to attract more women to fly fishing.

Clay pigeon fundraiser
SOLICITORS Moore Blatch raised more than £4,000 for the Rainbow Centre with a day of competitive clay pigeon shooting at Meon Springs.

10 things to do for a UNIQUE weekend away
RIVE a steam train, discover bushcraft skills and learn how to mountain bike on a great day out in Hampshire - and go fly fishing at Meon Springs!