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Your Brockenhurst WhatsApp Community
BCAG hosts “Your Brockenhurst.” This WhatsApp Community includes many Brockenhurst & BCAG related WhatsApp Groups to better connect the community. Each group has an Admin moderating content, ensure discussions are aligned with the Group and also follow the Community Rules.
How to Join the Community?
Your Brockenhurst Community WhatsApp is available to all Brockenhurst residents and people with a strong link to Brockenhurst. If you would like to join the community, please sign up here
Community Rules
By joining the Community, members agree that all messages will be:
Inclusive of all residents
Amicable & non-offensive
Succinct & Positive
Solution Driven
Fact based
Apolitical
No self-promotion for commercial gain
This includes avoiding offence to either individuals and authorities.
BCAG reserves the right to remove repeat offenders from the Community.
Views expressed by individuals in the group do not necessarily reflect the views of BCAG or BVT.
Content Moderation
We support free speech but will not tolerate abuse and offence to individuals or organizations.
All messages must be aligned with the group rules. Admin have been instructed to remove all posts that do not comply.
If your message is removed, you have the right to appeal the decision by messaging Community Admin or email info@yourbrockenhurst.org. An independent panel will review the case and decide on whether the message can be reported or not.
If anyone believes any messages break the community rules, they should contact the Community Admin or email. The message will then be removed and subject to review.
Groups in the Community
The community includes a range of WhatsApp Groups. Once you have joined the community, you can choose which groups you want to join or exited. You may opt to exit the community at any point.
A Connected Community
Brock Watch / Alerts
A group for highlighting issues in Brockenhurst such as traffic problems, suspicious behaviour and so on.
You're Buying / Selling
A group of selling and buying personal used goods in Brockenhurst. Not for commercial buying and selling.
Volunteering Opportunities
Your opportunity to share and find out about volunteering opportunities.
Can You Recommend?
A place to ask for and share recommendations for local trades and services. Not for self-promotion. BCAG is not responsible for any suggestions.
Can I Borrow / Give Away?
A place to ask if you can borrow something free of charge. A place to give away or request items free of charge. No reselling of items allowed.
Upcoming Events
A group for sharing upcoming Community events / dates for your diary
Positive Vibes
New Group: For sharing positive experiences and photos around Brockenhurst.
Leaflet Drop Volunteers
A group of volunteers for delivering BCAG leaflets.
Bookworms
Your local book-club, meeting every last Tuesday at the Village Hall at 6pm-7.3-pm
Brockenhurst Hearsay
New Group: A place for free flow conversation sharing what is on your mind – although group rules still apply.
Community Action Groups
CAG: Bin Matters
Community Action Group focused on bins and recycling around Brockenhurst.
CAG: Protecting Public Access
Community Action Group committed to protecting public access around Brockenhurst (including footpaths, bridges, public spaces)
CAG: Brush Up Brock
Community Action Group for a cleaner, Brockenhurst including a bi-annual village clean up.
CAG: Aircraft Noise Mitigation
Community Action Group for mitigating the negative impacts of aircraft noise now and into the future for Brockenhurst. We are not against aircraft.
CAG: Resilience
Community Action Group for Resilience related topics.
Others
Parking in Brockenhurst
A group for sharing information and concerns about parking in and around Brockenhurst.
Hidden Groups
Your Brockenhurst Admin
A closed group for the Your Brockenhurst Group Admins.
BCAG Sub-Committee
A closed group for internal communications within the BCAG Sub-Committee members.
Village Wardens
A closed group for signed up Village Wardens to share news and plans.
CAGS Leadership Groups
Various closed groups for the teams leading each Community Action Group.
CAG: Resilience
Community Action Group for Resilience related topics.
WhatsApp's Hint & Techniques
A beginners guide to WhatsApp
How to Stop the Pings and Mute a Group Chat
Click on name of group chat at top of the screen
Select Notifications
Select Mute Notifications
Select how long to mute notifications
How to Edit a Message
Press and hold the message you want to Edit
Select EDIT
Change your message
Tap SEND
How to Search a Chat for a Term
Open the group chat you want to search
Tap on the contact info at the top of the screen
Enter the search term
Tap a result to navigate to that message
Stop Images and Video Appearing in Your Gallery
Open WhatsApp and tap Settings
Select Chats
Toggle off Save to Camera Roll on iOS or Media Visibility on Android
WhatsApp Sign Up Process
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