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.

August 2008

Sun
24

Visit to Lakenheath RSPB

Location: Meet at the visitor centre car park (O/S143; TL 722 866)

We start our season of outdoor events with an own transport trip to Lakenheath RSPB reserve. The reserve boasts a new visitor centre and hosts a massive reed bed. At this time of year a great number and variety of birds, butterflies and dragonflies should be present.

Time: 9.30 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01763 249459

E-mail: martinrjspc@hotmail.com

September 2008

Fri
5

Patterns of Nature

Location: The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City
SG6 4UB (Google map)

Our own Alan Draper takes us into the world of macro-photography with his close-up views of nature.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £2.00 (Local Group Members Free)

Telephone: 01763 249459

E-mail: martinrjspc@hotmail.com

Sun
21

Titchwell RSPB Coach Trip

Location: Titchwell Marsh RSPB NNR, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
PE31 8BB (Google map)

We visit this iconic North Norfolk reserve, with its glorious beach and wide diversity of bird habitats, at the peak time for wader migration.

Time: Hitchin 7.30 am, Letchworth 7.45 am, Royston 8.05 am

Price: £12.00 (£6.00 for juniors under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult)

Booking essential

Telephone: Bookings: 01462 451320 Information: 01763 249459

E-mail: martinrjspc@hotmail.com

October 2008

Fri
3

Gardening for Wildlife

Location: Letchworth Settlement, 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City
SG6 4UB (Google map)

Visiting us for the first time, Mr G Kingsnorth explains how we can encourage wildlife into our gardens.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £2.00 (free for Local Group members)

Telephone: 01763 249459

E-mail: martinrjspc@hotmail.com

Sun
19

Holme NWT Coach Trip

Location: Holme, near Hunstanton, North Norfolk

We return to the North Norfolk coast to look for birds entering and leaving the country, as well as those that are happy to stay here all the time!

Permits £2.50 (NWT members free)

Extra charge if you wish to visit the nearby NOA reserve

Time: Hitchin 7.30 am, Letchworth 7.45 am, Royston 8.05 am.

Price: £12.00 (£6.00 for juniors under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult)

Telephone: Bookings: 01462 451320 Information: 01763 249459

E-mail: martinrjspc@hotmail.com