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Programme of Events
This programme forms part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan to increase involvement in the study and conservation of our wealth of wildlife. For more information visit the BRMC.
INDOOR TALKS: Start 8pm at Maulden Village Hall MAP
MK45 2DP TL048380 - parking is free.
Visitors are encouraged.
FIELD MEETINGS: Bring stout footwear and suitable clothing to all field meetings.
In bad weather, the leaders may cancel the event if conditions are unsuitable. Please check early on the day.
Regretably NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Unfortunately, some field trips will not be suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please contact the leader in advance if you have any concerns about accessibility.
Ordnance Survey Landranger maps 152, 153, 165 & 166 cover Bedfordshire, and Explorer maps 193 & 208 cover all but a few outlying areas of the county at a larger scale.
A small charge is requested for refreshments at the talks and possibly on other occasions. Donations are always welcome
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The BNHS thanks all who have kindly given permission to hold field outings and to visit their properties.
Key:
BBC - Organised in conjunction with our ornithological section, the Bedfordshire Bird Club.
(F) - Particularly suitable for families and young people especially YounGnats.
Children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(L) - Bring food to meetings marked thus. Lunch will normally be eaten at the car parking area.
If joining the meeting for the afternoon arrive by 1:45pm.
This programme forms part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan to increase involvement in the study and conservation of our wealth of wildlife. For more information visit the BRMC.
INDOOR TALKS: Start 8pm at Maulden Village Hall MAP
MK45 2DP TL048380 - parking is free.
Visitors are encouraged.
FIELD MEETINGS: Bring stout footwear and suitable clothing to all field meetings.
In bad weather, the leaders may cancel the event if conditions are unsuitable. Please check early on the day.
Regretably NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Unfortunately, some field trips will not be suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please contact the leader in advance if you have any concerns about accessibility.
Ordnance Survey Landranger maps 152, 153, 165 & 166 cover Bedfordshire, and Explorer maps 193 & 208 cover all but a few outlying areas of the county at a larger scale.
A small charge is requested for refreshments at the talks and possibly on other occasions. Donations are always welcome
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The BNHS thanks all who have kindly given permission to hold field outings and to visit their properties.
Key:
BBC - Organised in conjunction with our ornithological section, the Bedfordshire Bird Club.
(F) - Particularly suitable for families and young people especially YounGnats.
Children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(L) - Bring food to meetings marked thus. Lunch will normally be eaten at the car parking area.
If joining the meeting for the afternoon arrive by 1:45pm.
THIS IS A PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME ONLY. Details may change and additional events may be organised at short notice. All places must be booked in advance.
BIG – Bedfordshire Invertebrate Group, book your place with Andrew Green, emailsawflies(at)bnhs.org.uk telephone 01234 772555
Please book a place for other events as mentioned in the write-up with bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk
2024 May June
Events Programme (PDF)
May 2024
Tuesday 14th May : HEATH & REACH MAP
8:30 pm Go bat detecting in Stockgrove. Do you own a bat detector but don't know how to interpret the noises that come out of it? Or are you thinking of burying a bat detector? This bat walk will give you the basics of identifying the more common species of bat with the aid of a bat detector. Bat detectors can be provided for those who don't have their own. Stockgrove is a great bat site and usually has a variety of species flying around. Bring a small torch, your bat detector if you have one and a pair of headphones if possible.
Meeting time will be 8:30pm in the Stockgrove car park in Brickhill Road, Heath and Reach LU7 0BB SP92012937. Note that this is the Stockgrove car park, not the main Rushmere car park. Bob has a car park pass, so it won't be necessary to pay for parking; vehicles will be locked into the car park, and Bob has a key to let them out at the end. Finishing time will be approximately 10:30pm.
Places are strictly limited to 20, so please book your place early by emailing bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk.
Any questions about the event, or directions to the car park please contact Bob Cornes at bats@bnhs.org.uk.
8:30 pm Go bat detecting in Stockgrove. Do you own a bat detector but don't know how to interpret the noises that come out of it? Or are you thinking of burying a bat detector? This bat walk will give you the basics of identifying the more common species of bat with the aid of a bat detector. Bat detectors can be provided for those who don't have their own. Stockgrove is a great bat site and usually has a variety of species flying around. Bring a small torch, your bat detector if you have one and a pair of headphones if possible.
Meeting time will be 8:30pm in the Stockgrove car park in Brickhill Road, Heath and Reach LU7 0BB SP92012937. Note that this is the Stockgrove car park, not the main Rushmere car park. Bob has a car park pass, so it won't be necessary to pay for parking; vehicles will be locked into the car park, and Bob has a key to let them out at the end. Finishing time will be approximately 10:30pm.
Places are strictly limited to 20, so please book your place early by emailing bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk.
Any questions about the event, or directions to the car park please contact Bob Cornes at bats@bnhs.org.uk.
June 2024
Saturday 15th June : TURVEY ABBEY MAP
10:00am Visit to Monastery of Christ Our Saviour and Turvey Abbey to view grounds and walled garden. Grounds good for birds, butterflies, other insects, ferns and flowers, newts and lots of other species you can tell me about. Highlights of past two years include Water Shrew, Emperor moth, Grass Snake, Adders Tongue Fern and up to 17 species of butterfly on a summer's day including Purple Hairstreak, Silver-Washed Fritillary and, very occasionally, White-letter Hairstreak.
Address: Monastery of Christ Our Saviour, Jacks Lane, Turvey, MK43 8DH SP94495241
Directions: Please access us via first turn almost immediately on left in Jacks Lane (speed camera on corner). Proceed up drive marked Abbey Dove House until you enter monastery courtyard below clock tower. If in doubt phone 01234 881211.
Guesthouse available for tea/coffee etc. If time we could also have look at Abbey Park. Arrival from 9.30am onwards for start time 10am. If people want to stay into the afternoon they are welcome to bring a packed lunch and/or visit the Three Cranes or Three Fishes at the other end of the village
Places limited to 15 cars, so please book with bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk.
Leader: Brother John
10:00am Visit to Monastery of Christ Our Saviour and Turvey Abbey to view grounds and walled garden. Grounds good for birds, butterflies, other insects, ferns and flowers, newts and lots of other species you can tell me about. Highlights of past two years include Water Shrew, Emperor moth, Grass Snake, Adders Tongue Fern and up to 17 species of butterfly on a summer's day including Purple Hairstreak, Silver-Washed Fritillary and, very occasionally, White-letter Hairstreak.
Address: Monastery of Christ Our Saviour, Jacks Lane, Turvey, MK43 8DH SP94495241
Directions: Please access us via first turn almost immediately on left in Jacks Lane (speed camera on corner). Proceed up drive marked Abbey Dove House until you enter monastery courtyard below clock tower. If in doubt phone 01234 881211.
Guesthouse available for tea/coffee etc. If time we could also have look at Abbey Park. Arrival from 9.30am onwards for start time 10am. If people want to stay into the afternoon they are welcome to bring a packed lunch and/or visit the Three Cranes or Three Fishes at the other end of the village
Places limited to 15 cars, so please book with bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk.
Leader: Brother John
2024 May June
Events Programme (PDF)