

Winter Programme of Events 2009 -
Waterproof clothing and sensible footwear are usually necessary on field trips. Please, no dogs on field trips.

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.
Waterproof clothing and sensible footwear are usually necessary on field trips.
September
September 2009
Wednesday 9th at 8.00 p.m. ’Darwin & the Galapagos Islands’
A talk by our President, Philip Cribb.
Friday 18th at 8.30p.m. ‘Moth Night’
Civic Pride’s identification session at Laleham Pond, Ashford Road (Opposite ‘Bella Vista’ restaurant).
October 2009
Sunday 4th Down House
A visit to Charles Darwin’s home at Downe in Kent. Numbers to Audrey Thorne ASAP please. Car sharing if possible. Directions available.
Wednesday 14th at 8.00 p.m. ‘How Kew Gardens has changed in the last 40 years’
A talk by Stewart Henshie who is in charge of the Hardy Display Section of Horticulture at Kew.
Sunday 25th 10.30a.m. Wakehurst Place
A look at Wakehurst Place’s Anniversary Celebrations with Ken Willis. Meet in the car park for a 10.30a.m. start.
Wednesday 28th at 8.00 p.m. ‘Hawkmoths’
David Smith will give us an illustrated talk on ‘Hawkmoths’.
November 2009
Wednesday 11th at 8.00 p.m.
Cynthia Bendickson, Biodiversity Officer for Spelthorne will give us an insight into her duties.
Wednesday 25th at 8.00 p.m. ‘Senegal and the Gambia’
Chris and Marion Rider will tell us about their bird watching activities in Senegal and the Gambia.
December 2009
Wednesday 9th at 8.00 p.m. Christmas Party & Raffle
After the Raffle our Chairman, Peter Routley, will tell us about life in Cuba.
January 2010
Friday 1st at 10.30 a.m. Bedfont Lakes
New Year’s Day Walk followed by refreshments. Meet in Clockhouse Lane car park.
Wednesday 13th at 8.00 p.m. ‘Living on a Volcano -
A talk by Mary Braddock. CANCELLED OWING TO ICY CONDITIONS
February 2010
Sunday 7th at 11.00 a.m. Welford Park, near Newbury.
Gordon Freeman will show us the beautiful snowdrops. Meet in the car park.
Wednesday 10th at 8.00 p.m. ‘Darwin’s study of Invertebrates’
A talk by Dr. Paul Taylor of the Natural History Museum.
March 2010
Saturday 6th at 7.30 p.m. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Laleham Road, Staines
ANNUAL FILM SHOW, BUFFET AND RAFFLE
‘A Natural History of the South Downs’ by Patrick Coulcher.
Tickets: Adults £6.00, accompanied children free. Bring your own drink and glass please.
Wednesday 17th at 8.00 p.m. ‘The Otter’s Return’
A talk by Chris Matcham of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
April 2010
Wednesday 14th at 8.00 p.m.
Melanie Challis of the Environment Agency will speak about a survey of the River Ash which she has recently carried out.
May 2010
Wednesday 12th at 8.00 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by Members Photographs. Not more than 10 slides (or 10 on DVD) please.
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.
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