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Spring
and Summer Events 2008
Hello, Frank here.
Conservation Work
The final winter meet of the Conservation Work Party took
place in the second week of February. We concentrated on clearing
some of the scrub, which had begun to take over the grassy
slopes near the old ochre bins. The area appears much more
open now, although there is still more work to be done there
next winter.
A big thank you to all members of the group for your efforts
through the winter months.
We will start again, hopefully, on the second Monday in September.
Some extra support would be most welcome, so if you fancy
coming and having a go, tools provided, then ring Ken 0117
9089670, or simply turn up on the day- Main Gate at 10.30
am, dressed comfortably for the great outdoors.
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Sunday, 6th July 2008
12.00, at Raven's Rock for a Peregrine Watch and Bring-and-Share
picnic. We shall have the scope up and have binoculars
to hand and we shall also bring the bug pots, identification
charts and magnifying glasses so that the children (and
adults!) can go bug hunting and wild flower and butterfly
spotting!
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Saturday 28th June 2008
2.00pm at main gate
Guided and accompanied walk for children
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Tuesday, 3rd June 2008
Reserve Evening Walk. 7.30pm at Main Gate.
Dr David Hill, who has previously given a talk on grassland
conservation to the Friends' Group, has kindly agreed
to lead a walk for us. His theme will be 'Plant Ecology
and Habitat Change'. Free to members. £2 for visitors
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Saturday 24th May 2008
2.00pm at the main gate
Guided and accompanied walk for children
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Friday, 16th May 2008
Bat Walk starts at 8.45pm at the main gate.
Join us for another twilight walk through the reserve.
Bat detectors will be provided. Please bring torches and
wear warm clothes. Free to members. £2 for visitors
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Tuesday, 6th May 2008
AGM at 7.30pm in the Village Hall - David Jack, who has
kept bees for over fifty years and who has been made a
life member of the Avon Beekeeping Association, will give
a talk about 'Bees and Beekeeping'. The talk will be preceded
by the Friends'Group AGM.
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Tuesday, 24th April 2007
On Tuesday, 24 April at 7.30 in the Village Hall, Ann Freeman returns by popular request to give another talk on herbal plants. This time the talk will be on ‘The History of Herbalism in the Bristol Area’. Members free. Non members £2.
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Friday, 4th May 2007
On Friday, 4 May there will be a Bat Walk. Bat detectors will be provided. Please meet at the main gate at 8.30pm. Members free. Visitors £2.
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Thursday, 10th May 2007
On Thursday, 10 May at 7.30 in the Village Hall we shall be holding our annual AGM when Ray Barnett (Collections Manager, Bristol Museum) will be talking about the Folklore of Bugs. This talk will look at how invertebrates and people have interacted over time and how some bugs have become part of our folklore and culture. We are looking forward to refreshments with fruit punch to brighten the proceedings! Members free. Visitors £2.
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Tuesday, 24th April 2007
On Tuesday, 24 April at 7.30 in the Village Hall, Ann Freeman returns by popular request to give another talk on herbal plants. This time the talk will be on ‘The History of Herbalism in the Bristol Area’. Members free. Non members £2.
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Sunday, 17th June 2007
On Sunday, 17th June from 2.00 - 4.00pm, Ann Freeman will be leading another Herbal Walk in the reserve. Meet at the main gate at 2.00pm. This event will be followed by a Peregrine Watch up at Raven's Rock after 4.00pm. Members free. Visitors £2.
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Sunday, 8th July 2007
On Sunday, 8th July at 11.00am, the Bristol Naturalists are going to join us for an Invertebrates Walk led by Tony Smith. We had great fun catching bugs last year so please bring the children along. We are going to have a 'bring and share' picnic so it should be a nice get together. Meet at the main gate at 11.00am. We shall be concentrating on Raven's Rock so if you would like to join us up there please do. No charge for this event.
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Friday, 20th July 2007
On Friday, 20th July there will be Moth Trapping with Ray Burnett. The lights will be set up at about 8.30pm and you are welcome any time after that. Just follow the lights to find us! This event does depend on weather, so it it is very wet we will have to cancel. Members free. Visitors £2.
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Friday, 27th July 2007
On Friday, 27th July there will be a Bat Walk. Please meet at the main gate at 8.45pm. Members free. Visitors £2.
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For all evening events please wear warm clothing, bring a torch and perhaps a warm drink. |
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For any further details about these events, please contact Mollie on 0117 937 3687 or Ken on 0117 908 9670. |
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