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Members' Weekend 2012

Common crane spring adult displaying
Our new film, Born to Fly, will inspire and enthrall you

Come and join us for a long weekend packed with wildlife talks, conservation news and excursions. It's a great chance to meet other members and enjoy the start of spring!

One happy member from last year said: 'Very enjoyable with a wide spread of topics excellent excursion, very friendly staff and good fun.' Another told us that the event was 'an excellent short break holiday'.

When and where?

University of York, 13 to 15 April 2012. The weekend lasts from Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime. You can book a place on our coach from London Victoria to York and there's a free shuttle bus provided between York station and the university.

What happens?

We're delighted to reveal that our very special guest speaker on Saturday night will be none other than Bill Oddie.

And on the Friday evening we'll be showing our new film, Born to Fly. You're sure to be inspired by this stunning footage of cranes on their epic migration.

As always, we have talks and seminars on a wide range of subjects, from our work in the South Pacific to a presentation about our youth groups by the members themselves.

There are more great excursions planned, from beautiful gardens to clifftop nature reserves, with a few new ones added this year. Download the PDF from this page to see the list of exciting options.

You can browse around a variety of trade and RSPB information stands and the fantastic art exhibition with paintings to buy or just enjoy.

Meet and talk to a wide variety of RSPB staff and council eager to answer your questions.

Who can attend?

You can look forward to receiving a warm welcome, whether you are a new member or a long-standing one, attending alone or with friends. There is something for everybody at this popular event!

How do I book?

Please book your place in advance.

You can attend for the whole weekend, staying in university accommodation on campus - just complete the residential booking form.

Or if you only have time to attend part of the weekend, you can do that too! Just download a day delegate form.

Print off either the day or residential form, fill it in and post it back with payment to:

Membership Services (Members' Weekend)
The RSPB
The Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL

We will send you confirmation and full details of your booking in March. We recommend that if you book as a residential delegate, you arrange your own insurance in case you have to cancel your place, as we regret we cannot give refunds after 30 March 2012.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about Members' Weekend, please call Claire Hoskins-Blount on 01767 680551.

Last modified: 17 January 2012

Downloads

  • Programme and list of excursions (191Kb)

    Find out what's going on at Members' Weekend 2012.

    Published 6 January 2012

  • Day delegate booking form (35Kb)

    Print off and fill in this form if you'd like to come for just one or two of the days. Then send it back to us with your payment.

    Published 6 January 2012

  • Residential delegate booking form (37Kb)

    Print off and fill in this form if you'd like to stay for the whole weekend. Then send it back to us with your payment.

    Published 6 January 2012