Events
Unless otherwise specified, you do not need to be a member of the RSPB (or the local group) to join us on our events, and birdwatching experience is not necessary. If you have any questions please call the contact number shown with the event details.
May 2012
Sun27
Spring Walk and Lunch - Gatton Park
Location: Gatton Park at The Royal Alexandra & Albert School on Rocky Lane, Merstham
A bird walk around Gatton Park starting at 10:30am which will take us round to the hide overlooking one of the lakes. We will then make our way back to the hall for a light lunch (sandwiches, cakes, tea & coffee) at 1:00pm. We will be given a talk about the famous house and gardens and in the afternoon take a further walk possibly to the Japanese Garden or to the woods or lake whichever you prefer. The cost includes entrance fee and lunch. Tickets from Norah Wretham phone 01737 249543 or email n.wretham@btinternet.com by 19th May please
Time: 10:30am for bird walk
Price: £12 per person, children under 10yrs £8
Booking essential
Wed30
Evening Walk - Winterfold
Location: Hurtwood Control car park 4
An EVENING walk in search of nightjar and woodcock in particular. Rather hilly. No toilets.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
June 2012
Wed20
Evening Walk - Spynes Mere
Location: Meet at Inn on the Pond car park
An EVENING walk around Spynes Mere Nature Reserve. Fairly level ground.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
Sat23
Weekend Walk - Northward Hill RSPB Reserve
Location: Northward Hill Reserve - Bromhey Farm car park
A four to five hour walk around this North Kent reserve. As the name would suggest, parts are hilly. There are toilets. Bring lunch.
Time: 10:00am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
July 2012
Wed4
Midweek Walk - Bookham Common
Location: Bookham Common Tunnel car park off Commonside. There is a parking charge for non-NT members
A 4 to 5 hour walk around Bookham Common. Level ground. Bring lunch. No toilets
Time: 10:30am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
Wed25
Midweek Walk - Ranmore
Location: Meet at the NT car park at the top of the hill outside Dorking. There is a parking charge for non-NT members
A four to five hour walk along the North Downs looking for wild flowers as well as birds. Hilly. Bring lunch. No toilets
Time: 10:30am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
August 2012
Wed1
Midweek Walk - Fetcham/Leatherhead
Location: Meet at Cannon Grove, Fetcham
A four to five hour walk round parts of Leatherhead and along the River Mole. Mainly level ground. Bring lunch. No toilets
Time: 10:30am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
Wed15
Midweek Walk - Send
Location: Starts from New Inn, Send
A four to five hour walk along the River Wey. Level ground. Bring lunch. No toilets
Time: 10:30am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
September 2012
Fri21
Indoor Meeting - Brazil
Location: Christian Centre opposite the parish church, Dorking
Mike Lane has been to Brazil several times and his talk will include the Panatal, a huge wetland area deep within the country full of amazing birds and animals
Time: 8:00pm
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
Sat22
Weekend Walk - Farlington Marsh
Location: Farlington Marsh just off the A27
A four to five hour walk around the marsh. An easy walk on level ground. Bring lunch. No toilets on site but facilities nearby.
Time: 10:00am
Price: Group members free. Non-members £2
October 2012
Sat20
Indoor meeting - Supper/Quiz
Location: Christian Centre opposite the parish church, Dorking
Our annual supper and quiz night proved ever more popular last year. Please note that this is not a "bird quiz" - out of about 80 questions there may be one "bird question". Remember that it's on Saturday night and that the main purpose is to have an enjoyable evening. Bring your friends and something to drink. More information later.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: To be advised
Booking essential