Events

LACKFORD LAKES NATURE RESERVE SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST

Location: Pick up points are as follows:

8.00 Enfield Highway, by the library opposite Unity car park (Co-op) in Hertford Road
8.10 Baker Street, in Bus Lay By near Old Bell Public House
8.15 Enfield Town, opposite RC Church in London Road
8.20 Capitol House N21, corner Green lanes/Ford's Grove
8.30 Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at the end of Hedge Lane

A special arrangement can be made to pick up at The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green. Please enquire when booking

121 hectares of wetland, woodland, scrub and sandy heath. 8 hides and first floor viewing area in the Visitor Centre. Tea and coffee will be provided at £1.00 per head. Leave 8.00am and return 7.00 pm

Time: Earliest Pick Up 8.00 am Return to London 7.00 pm

Price: £16 for the coach £1.00 for tea and coffee

Booking essential

Telephone: Marje Hurn, 01992 632809 or at any meeting

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

ICELAND: A LAND OF FIRE AND ICE

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield. Car parking at the Hall

Enfield Town Station is a short walk away. Enfield Chase is about 1/2 mile away The hall can be accessed off the Market Square or via Silver Street

Buses W10, W8 121, 307, 313, 317, 191, 192, 213 all stop nearby
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Ian Torrance brings us a talk on this most fascinating of countries. Note this meeting is one week later than normal for the time of year due to Easter.

Time: 8.00pm - 10.00

Price: £2.50 plus a small donation for refreshments

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

BRANDON MARSH NATURE RESERVE AND SSSI WARWICKSHIRE WILD LIFE TRUST

Location: Pick up points

7.30 Enfield Highway, by the library opposite Unity car park (co-op in Hertford Road)
7.40 Baker Street, in Bus Lay By near Old Bell Public House
7.45 Enfield Town, opposite RC Church in London Road
7.50 Capitol House N21, corner Green Lanes/Ford's Grove
8.00 Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at end of Hedge Lane

It is possible to be picked up at Carterhatch Lane and The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green by prior arrangement when booking.

Ten pools scrub marsh, reedbeds, willow carr and small mixed woodland in 260 acres. Visitor centre, tea-room, nature trail and seven hides. ENTRNCE £2.50. Free to all Wild life trust members on production of membership card, check with Marje on booking

Booking via Marje Hurn 17 Spicersfield, West Cheshunt EN7 6QB Tel. 01992 632809 Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB local Group

First pick up point 8.00 am return 7.00 pm

Time: First pick up 7.30am Return 7.30 pm

Price: £16 for the coach plus £2.50 admission to the reserve, check if payable on booking

Booking essential

Telephone: 01992 6328209 - Marje Hurn.

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

QUIZ EVENING

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield. Car parking at the Hall. Enfield Town station is a short walk away and Enfield Chase is about half a mile away. Entrance is via the Market Square or Silver Street.

Buses W10, W8, 121, 191, 192, 213, 303, 307, 317 all stop nearby
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One of our great annual social events. 6 to 8 to a table. Bring your own drinks, make up a table with friends or come on your own to join others for an evening of fun. Tickets £8.00 includes supper

Time: 7pm for 7.30pm sharp

Price: £8.00 includes supper

Booking essential

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

WALK AT TYTTENHANGER LAKES, LONDON COLNEY

Location: Meet at the Ridgeway Tavern on Enfield Ridgeway (before you reach Chase Farm Hospital W8 bus calls here) Left hand side of the road 9.30am or at the back of Willows Farm Car Park off Coursers Road signposted from the London Colney round about on the main road from Potters Bar or M25 at 10.15am. Back to cars at 2.30pm

A guided walk with a farm shop nearby and toilets and refreshments available. You might want to shop and eat at the farm on your return (Willows Farm). Always wear appropriate footwear and clothing and carry water.

Time: 9.30 am Ridgeway Tavern or 10.15 Willows Farm Car Park, Back to cars at 2.30pm

Price: No charge but I would have thought it polite to offer petrol money if you are getting a lift

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 Doreen Hudson or Nell Burling 0208 886 8511 if you need a lift

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

GROUP BIRDWATCHING HOLIDAY 2010 SCARBOROUGH Monday 3rd to sunday 9th May

Location: Scarborough on Yourkshire's coast.

Our annual birdwatching holiday. Good hotel, luxury coach travel, superb birdwatching, good company. Cost £510 per person. contact Norman Hudson for full details 0208363 1431

Time: Time of departure will be made available when booked

Price: £510 per person

Booking essential

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

MINSMERE RSPB RESERVE, SUFFOLK

Location: Departure points
7.30 am Enfield Highway, by the library opposite the Unity (Co-op) car park in Hertford Road
7.40 am Baker Street, in Bus Lay By near Old Bell Public House
7.45 am Enfield Town, opposite RC church in London Road
7.50 am Capitol House N21, corner Green Lanes/Ford's Grove
8.00 am Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at the end of Hedge Lane

It is possible to pick up at The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green. Please ask Marje when booking

Our annual visit to this popular reserve brought forward to May this year. 8 hides, visitor centre, shop and tea room. Please bring your RSPB membership cards. Admission for Non-Members is £5.00 Concessions £3.00

Booking is with Marje Hurn, 17 Spicersfield, West Cheshunt, EN7 6BQ (01992 632809) Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group

Full details of the Reserve are on the Reserves section of the RSPB website

Time: First pick up 7.30am Return 7.30pm

Price: £16 for the coach plus admissions to reserve as above. Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group

Booking essential

Telephone: Marje Hurn, 01992 632809 or at any meeting

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

NORTHERN HEIGHTS GIRL GUIDE CAMP SITE NEAR BOREHAM WOOD

Location: Meet at the Ridgeway Tavern, Ridgeway, Enfield (left hand side before Chase Farm Hospital W8 bus drops here) 9.30 or at the entrance to the camp site at 10.15 am

The site is situated off Barnet Lane (A411). The Corus/Edgewarebury Hotel is on the corner of the lane. Refreshments of soup, coffee, tea, cordial, are complimentary but bring your own lunch. There is a £1.25 visitor's fee payable on the day. It gives us a chance to do some conservation work, check the occupancy of the bird boxes and the wild flowers (nothing too strenuous). Make sure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Leave the site 2.45 pm

Time: 9.30 am Ridgeway Tavern or entrance to camp site at 10.15, Back to cars at 2.45pm

Price: £1.25 visitor's fee, and remember to offer petrol money if getting a lift

Telephone: Doreen Hudson 0208 363 1431 Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3EG. In the town centre Car parking on site.

Enfield Town Station is a short, flat walk away and Enfield Chase is about 1/2 a mile away. Site can be entered either via the market square or silver street

Buses, W10, W8 121, 239, 307, 317, 313, 303,191, 192, 231, all stop close by.
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Our last Thursday event before the summer break. There will be an illustrated talk after the AGM, speaker to be arranged. Note there is no charge for this meeting

Time: 8:00 pm to 10.00 pm

Price: There is no charge for this meeting

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

HERTS HEAVY HORSE SHOW AND FESTIVAL OF LEATHER CRAFTS

Location: Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield. Show runs 11am to 4pm approx. NOTE: We cannot take entries for horses, vehicles, stalls, or leather classes on this site. All entries to the show should be made through the Hertfordshire Heavy Horse Show or Capel Manor College. Both have their own websites.

The annual show of the Hertfordshire Heavy Horse Show run in conjunction with the Capel Manor Festival of Leather crafts. See fine Heavy Horses and agricultural vehicles, along with demonstrations and ploughing. The festival of leathecrafts runs under the auspices of The Worshipful Company of Saddlers and the Cordwainers Society. A lovely day out.

We have our usual stall of bric a brac, jewellery and other sales items and also the owl for your small change

Time: 11 am to 4 pm approx

Price: £5.50 concessions £4.50, children £2.50 Family ticket £13.50. This is the admission to the college and gardens which includes admission to the show

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson for the group or from the college office

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

HITCHEN LAVENDER FIELDS, CADWELL FARM AND RSPB HQ AT THE LODGE, SANDY BEDS

Location: Pick up points
9.00 Enfield Highway, by the library opposit the Co-op in Hertford Road
9.10 Baker Street, in Bus Lay By near Old Bell Public House
9.15 Enfield Town, opposite RC Church in London Road
9.20 Capitol House N21, corner Green Lanes/Ford's Grove
9.30 Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at the end of Hedge Lane.

Return 6.00 pm

Our annual mid-week coach trip this year is in two parts. First we visit the lavender farm in the morning where there is a shop with tea and coffee available. Admission to this site is £3.00 per person. In the afternoon we go to The Lodge, the RSPB HQ to visit some of the old and newly opened nature trails. There is a picnic area and shop. Please bring your RSPB Membership cards. There is a charge of £1.00 for non-RSPB members

Booking at least two weeks prior to the trip via Marje Hurn, 17 Spicersfield, West Cheshunt, EN7 6BQ 01992 632809 cheques payable to Enfield RSPB local group.

Time: 9.00 first pick up return 6.00 pm

Price: £16 for the coach plus admissions to farm and reserve as above. Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group

Booking essential

Telephone: 01992 6328209 - Marje Hurn.

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

GREAT AMWELL NATURE RESERVE OFF ST. MARGARETS

Location: Meet at The Toby on the A10 northbound at Carterhatch Lane 9.30 am. Buses 217 and 317 stop nearby. Back to the cars 2.30

Bring a packed lunch to this walk. there are now 3 hides at this reserve, but no facilities and no news yet on the new car park so all meet at the Toby, the new name for the Beefeater.

Time: 9.30pm at Beefeater. Back to cars at 2.30

Price: No charge but I would have thought it polite to offer petrol money if you are getting a lift

Telephone: Doreen Hudson 0208 363 1431 Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

GOBIANS OPEN SPACE

Location: Meet at the Toby on the A10 Junction with Carterhatch Lane Northbound at 9.30 am (Buses 217 and 317 stop very close by), or at the venue car park at 10.15am
Back to the cars at 2.30pm

For further details please contact Doreen Hudson on 02083631431 or Nell Burling on 02088868511

Maps will be available for this venue. This is an interesting place. There are woods, fields and lakes to view, lots of wild flowers too. Bring a light lunch and a drink and remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing

Time: 9.30pm at Beefeater. The venue car park 10.15 Back to cars at 2.30

Price: No charge but I would have thought it polite to offer petrol money if you are getting a lift

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 Doreen Hudson or Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

NORTHERN HEIGHTS GIRL GUIDE CAMP SITE NEAR BOREHAM WOOD

Location: Meet at the Ridgeway Tavern on the Ridgeway, Enfield (before you get to chase Farm hospital where the w8 bus drops) at 9.30 am Alternatively at the site at 10.15 am. Situated off Barnet Lane on the corner of which is the Corus/Edgewarebury Hotel. Bring Lunch. Tea coffee and soup supplied. There is a visitor's fee of £1.50 payable on the day

The same facilities as our May visit to this site. this will hardly be a walk, but it was suggested that we do some conservation work on this day. These will be light duties and may involve nest box maintenance Remember to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Time: 9.30am at Beefeater. site car park at 10.15 am

Price: £1.25 visitor's fee, and remember to offer petrol money if getting a lift

Telephone: Doreen Hudson 0208 363 1431 Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

LANDSCAPES AND WILDLIFE IN THE ARCTIC

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield. Car parking on site. The venue is a short walk from Enfield Town station right in the town centre. Enfield Chase station is about half a mile away. Entrance through the Market Square or in Silver Street.

Buses W10, W8, 317, 313, 307, 231, 239, 192, 191 and 121 all have stops nearby

Barry Kaufmann-Wright returns with another of his interesting talks as the Thursday meetings return after the summer break.

Time: 8:00 pm to 10.00 pm

Price: £2.50 plus a small donation for refreshments

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW

Location: CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE, BULLSMOOR LANE, ENFIELD. Full details of this event can be found on the college website. WWW.CAPEL.AC.UK.

Please enter this event at the college reception.

Event is an easy walk from Turkey Street station. Walk right, along Turkey street to the A10. Turn right and keep walking to the Bullsmoor Lane Cross Roads. The college is signposted on the opposite side of the road; crossing is by the underpass, then left along Bullsmoor Lane about 100 yars or so to the entrance.

317 and 217 buses to Waltham Cross drop at the stop before the lights.

I can recommend lunch at the Pied Bull which is just a little further along Bullsmoor at the junction with Bulls Cross.
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We have our usual extensive stalls offering jewellery, knitted goods, gifts, bric a brac and tombola

Time: 10am to 5pm

Price: £5.50 concessions £4.50 children £2.50 family ticket £13.00 includes show and Capel Manor's excellent gardens

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson for the group or from the college office

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

DUNGENESS RSPB RESERVE, KENT

Location: Pick up points as follows:

7.30 am Enfield Highway, by the library opposite the Co-op) in Hertford Road
7.40 am Baker Street, in Bus Lay By near Old Bell Public House
7.45 am Enfield Town, opposite RC Church in London Road
7.50 am Capitol House N21, corner Green Lanes/Ford's Grove
8.00 am Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at the end of Hedge Lane.

Other arrangements can be made for pick ups at Carterhatch Lane, Enfield and The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green - please ask Marje when booking

Shingle, flooded gravel pits and marshy depressions. Visitor Centre, trail and 5 hides. Please bring your RSPB Membership Cards There is a charge of £3.00 for non-RSPB members.

Bookings to be made at least two weeks in advance at meetings or by post to Marje Hurn, 17 Spicersfield, West Cheshunt, EN7 6BQ (01992 632809) Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group.

Time: First pick up 7.30am Return 7.30 pm

Price: £16 for the coach plus £3.00 admission to the reserve for non-RSPB members

Booking essential

Telephone: 01992 6328209 - Marje Hurn.

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

CORNMILL MEADOW WALTHAM ABBEY

Location: Meet at Toby (A10 at the corner of Carterhatch Lane) 9.30 am Buses 217 and 317 stop practically outside the pub, or at The Rose car park at the back of the Abbey at 10.00.

Back to a normal walk which will include birds and a dragonfly hunt. Bring lunch and a drink; this is an attractive level walk, lots of interest around. Back to the cars at 2.30pm Wear appropriate clothing and footwear and carry water

Time: 9.30 am or 10.00 see above

Price: No charge but I would have thought it polite to offer petrol money if you are getting a lift

Telephone: Doreen Hudson 0208 363 1431 Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

"INDIA; IT'S BIRDS, PEOPLE AND THE TAJ MAHAL"

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield. Car Park on site. Enfield Town station is a short walk away and Enfield Chase is about half a mile away. Enter via the Market Square or Silver street.

Buses W10, W8, 317, 313, 329, 307, 303, 239, 121, 191, 192 all stop nearby

Birds Northern India including Keoladeo National Park and foothills of the Himalayas

Time: 8:00 pm to 10.00 pm

Price: £2.50 plus a small donation for refreshments

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

RAYNHAM MARSHES RSPB RESERVE ESSEX

Location: Pick up points as follows:

9.00 am Enfield Highway, by the library opposite the Co-op in Hertford Road
9.10 am Baker street, in Bus Lay By near the Old Bell Public House
9.15 am Enfield Town, opposite RC Church in London Road
9.20 am Capitol House N21, corner Green Lanes/Ford's Grove
9.30 am Cambridge Roundabout by Tatem Park, at the end of Hedge Lane.

It is also possible to be picked up at Carterhatch Lane, Enfield and The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green - please ask Marje when booking.

This is our last coach outing of the year to this superb RSPB reserve with easy access trails, a riverside path, viewpoints and hide. There is a visitor centre with cafe and shop. Please bring RSPB Membership cards. There is a charge of £2.50 for non-RSPB members.

Book at least two weeks in advance with Marje Hurn, 17 Spicersfield, West Cheshunt, EN7 6BQ tel (01992 632809) or at the meetings. Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group

First pick up 7.30 am return 7.30 pm

Time: 7.30 am First pickup - return 7.30 pm

Price: £16 for the coach Cheques payable to Enfield RSPB Local Group Non RSPB members £2.50 for reserve.

Booking essential

Telephone: 01992 632809 - Marje Hurn.

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

AUTUMN FAYRE

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3EG. In the Town Centre, entrance either in Silver Street or via the Church grounds at the back of Enfield Market. The venue is a short flat walk from Enfield Town Station and a number of buses (W10 W8, 317, 307, 313, 231, 239,192, 191, 121) all have stops nearby. Enfield Chase station is about 1/2 a mile away.


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A wide variety of stalls. China and glass, bric-a-brac, books, jewellery, home made cakes, jams and preserves, toys, games, plants and Tombola. Donations of cakes, biscuits and Tombola items will be gratefully received.

Teas, coffees and cakes will be served all day.

We will be at the hall to set up from 9 am and all help is gratefully received

Time: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm

Price: Free but we will expect you to generously empty your wallets in the spirit of the Festive Season

Telephone: 0208 367 8127 Doreen Tilbrook

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

THE EAGLE ODYSSEY AND WATERLANDS

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street Enfield. Car parking on site. Enfield Town Station is a short walk away and Enfield Chase is about half a mile away. Enter through the Market Square or Silver Street.

Buses W10, W8, 317.313, 307, 303, 239, 231, 192, 191, 121
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An evening of RSPB films.

Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Price: £2.50 plus a small donation for refreshments

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 - Norman Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

WHITEWEBBS PARK

Location: Meet at the Toby on the A10 Northbound Carterhatch Lane. Buses 317 and 217 stop nearby. Alternatively meet at the Golf Club Car Park, at 10.00 am. (Off Clay Hill where there is a cafe, entrance near the Rose and Crown) carry some water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Back to cars at 1.00pm.

We will saunter through the woods up to the lake with its hungry birds and then a releaxed stroll back through the park

Time: 9.30am at The Toby. Golf Club Carpark at 10.00 am

Price: No charge but I would have thought it polite to offer petrol money if you are getting a lift

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 Doreen Hudson or Nell Burling 0208 886 8511

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK

CHEESE WINE AND PATE EVENING

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3EG. Car parking on site. In the town centre a short walk from Enfield Town Station with a number of buses stopping nearby (W10 W8, 121, 317, 313, 303,191,192,231 239. Enfield Chase Station is about 1/2 a mile away. Entrance via the Market Square and Silver Street.
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One of the social highlights of our year. It is what it says, but no doubt there will be a raffle, tombola and a quiz.

Please note that we have to place a limit on numbers so get your tickets early. Tickets available from Doreen Tilbrook 0208 367 8127, or at our monthly meetings price £7.00

Time: 7.30 pm for 8.00pm

Price: £7.00

Booking essential

Telephone: 0208 363 1431 Doreen Hudson

E-mail: BBOBBELL6@TISCALI.CO.UK