Winter Programme of Events 2011 -
Indoor meetings at The Greeno Centre unless otherwise stated.
Waterproof clothing and sensible footwear are usually necessary on field trips. Please, no dogs on field trips.
September 2011
Wednesday 14th at 8.00 p.m. "The Wildlife of South-
A talk by our President, Phillip Cribb.
October 2011
Wednesday 12th at 8.00 p.m. “Wetlands and Waterways”
Everything we might find in these habitats by photographer Nigel Choat.
Wednesday 26th at 10.30 a.m. Cow Pond and Chapel Wood Arboretum
A morning walk led by Jean Faucherre. Meet in Savill Gardens car park.
November 2011
Wednesday 9th at 8.00 p.m. “Ladybirds”
Andrew Halstead, Principal Entomologist of the RHS, will be telling us about Ladybirds.
Wednesday 23rd at 8.00 p.m. “How Natural History helps Scientific Research”.
The eagerly awaited talk by Professor Alan Grange from Royal Holloway, University of London.
December 2011
Wednesday 14th at 8.00 p.m. Christmas Party, Raffle and “A Naturalist’s Year”
The talk is by our President, Phillip Cribb.
The Friends of Ash Link Local Nature Reserve meet on the 1st and 4th Wednesday morning of each month. Unless otherwise advised, meet the team at the end of Nutty Lane, near Charlton Village, at 9.30 a.m. for a couple of hours conservation work.
January 2012
Sunday 1st at 10.30 a.m. Bedfont Lakes
Our New Year’s Day walk led by a warden. Meet in Clockhouse Lane car park. Refreshments afterwards.
Wednesday 11th at 8.00 p.m. “Dormice”
A return visit (after 8 years!) by David Williams from Surrey Wildlife Trust to talk about Dormice.
Sunday 15th at 10.00 a.m. The Ranges, off Dockett Eddy Lane, Shepperton
Willow Coppicing. An opportunity to make willow products with some tuition. This lasts until 4.00 p.m. and lunch is provided. Donation required.
Sunday 22nd at 10.00 a.m. School Walk, off The Crofts, Upper Halliford
Litter picking and general tidy up assisting Civic Pride.
Sunday 29th at 10.00 a.m. The Ranges, off Dockett Eddy Lane, Shepperton
More Willow Coppicing
February 2012
Wednesday 8th at 8.00 p.m. “How the Surrey Wildlife Trust works”
A talk by Sarah-
Sunday 12th at 10.30 a.m. Ankerwycke Priory
Join Gordon Freeman to see the Snowdrops. Meet in Magna Carta Lane, off B376 Staines Road. TQ 001 731
Sunday 12th at 10.00 a.m. Funky Footprints Nature Reserve, off School Lane, Shepperton
Assisting Egham & Staines Conservation Volunteers with the removal of invasive plants and general tidying up.
Sunday 19th Tree Planting to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
No details.
March 2012
Saturday 3rd at 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL FILM SHOW, SUPPER BUFFET & RAFFLE
St. Peter’s Church Hall, Laleham Road, Staines. A return visit by Mike Read, wildlife photographer, who will give an illustrated talk: “Corsica and the Mountains of the Mediterranean” Tickets: Adults £7.00, accompanied children free. Bring your own drink & glass please.
Sunday 11th at 10.00 a.m. Staines Park, Commercial Road. Staines
General maintenance around the trees planted last Autumn by Civic Pride and allies.
Wednesday 14th at 8.00 p.m. “Seabird Feast but Land Bird Famine”
John Eyre will tell us about the Seabird Feast and Land Bird Famine which has occurred in New Zealand.
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th Spring Clean with Rotary members and Young people
No details.
April 2012
Sunday 8th at 10.00 a.m. Ash Riverside Park, next to Shepperton Studios.
Join local residents and the E & SCV for more work in this lovely woodland. Meet at the Main Gate on Squires Bridge Road.
Wednesday 11th at 8.00 p.m. “The Trees of Richmond Park”
Simon Richards, the Park Manager, will describe the Trees of Richmond Park.
May 2012
Sunday 6th at 10.30 a.m. Nower Wood Nature Reserve
A morning walk in the lovely bluebell wood in the company of the Surrey Wildlife Trust Warden. Meet in Mill Way, KT22 8QA, B2033 between Leatherhead & Headley. O.S. Sheet 187 TQ 193 546
Wednesday 9th at 8.00 p.m. AGM & “Adventures in Sri Lanka!”
AGM followed by Peter Routley’s “Adventures in Sri Lanka!”
Sunday 13th at 10.00 a.m. Ash Link Local Nature Reserve
General conservation work with E & SCV. Meet in Nutty Lane, near Charlton Village.
Spelthorne Natural History Society hereby gives notice that whilst the Society is prepared to assist members in making arrangements to enable them to participate in activities arranged by the Society, the Society cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss, injury or damage sustained by any person(s) in consequence of their participation in any activity/ies.
Programme
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Conservation & Community Projects
Join us for a satisfying few hours work.
Work begins at 10.00 a.m. & lasts until lunchtime.
Tools and refreshments are usually provided.
Waterproof clothing and strong footwear essential.
If the weather is extreme, please call Peter Routley on 01932 232344 between 9.00 and 9.30 a.m. on the Sunday in question.