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How Mansbridge went wilder: six months of growth, creativity and community

Monday 17 November 2025

In autumn 2024, the Trust and Abri launched a brand-new partnership to help make the Mansbridge estate in Southampton a wilder, greener, and more connected place to live.

During April to…

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