Details of branch events are correct at time of going to press. Please contact Branch Secretaries to confirm before travelling to events. Anyone taking part in one of the Trust's events should be aware that there may be uneven ground, steps and stiles to negotiate at most venues. Participants are advised to wear stout shoes and bring waterproof clothing. If in any doubt as to whether to join a walk, please contact the leader or branch secretary.

 

MARCH

Thursday 25th & Wednesday 31st March
(What's That Snake? event)
Reptile Awareness Days.
Venue: Richards Castle Village Hall, off B4361 Richards Castle to Overton road. Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.

The day will be spent both indoors and out, so wear appropriate clothing.
We will look at local snake and lizard identification, habitats and survey
methods, and participants will come away with the knowledge to observe and record reptiles in the wild.

Bring packed lunch, tea and coffee provided. Own transport essential. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. If you are interested in booking and for more information please contact Nigel Hand, What's That Snake? Project Officer, on 01432 356872.

 

Thursday 25th March
(Aymestrey Branch indoor meeting)
‘Wolves’ by Tony Heighway.

 

Tuesday 30th March
(Kington Branch indoor meeting)
‘Predators - who is eating whom’ by Dr. W. Symondson, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University.

APRIL

Wednesday 7th April
(Weobley Branch indoor meeting)
Branch AGM followed by talk ‘Finland through the seasons’ by Philip Mugridge ARPS, wildlife photographer.

 

Saturday 17th April.
Lower House Farm, Tupsley. Annual fritillary and natural history walk over the Lugg Meadow. 10am - 12noon.

 

Thursday 29th April
(Aymestrey Branch indoor meeting)
‘The life of lichens’ by Clifford Smith.

MAY

Saturday 3rd May
(Event - Trust stand)
Hergest Croft Flower Fair, Kington.
Event in aid of St. Michael's Hospice.
Unusual plants for sale from a range of nurseries.
(www.hergest.co.uk)

 

Saturday 8th May
(HART event)
Pond Celebration afternoon at Lower House Orchard. Contact Phyl King for details: 01432 840421.

 

Saturday 15th May
(Kington Branch Spring Fair)
10.30am to 12noon in Kington Market Hall. Stalls for plants, cakes and produce, bric-a-brac and a tombola. Goods for sale may be brought to the hall from 9 am or left at 10, Churchill Road beforehand.

JUNE

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June
(Event - Trust stand)
The Garden Festival, Hellens Manor House, Much Marcle. The Trust will have a stand on Sunday.
(www.hellensmanor.com)

 

19th - 27th June
(Event)
Herefordshire Walking Festival 2010. Nine days of walks exploring all aspects of the Herefordshire countryside.
(www.visitherefordshire.co.uk)

JULY

Saturday 17th July
(Ross-on-Wye Branch)
Joint walk with The Friends of Coppett Hill round White Rocks, Miners Rest and Woodside reserves, looking mainly at butterflies and plants. Meet at 2 pm at White Rocks reserve car park SO548157.

 

Saturday 17th July
(Aymestrey Branch outdoor meeting)
Butterfly walk in the Wigmore Rolls led by Beryl Petters. Meet 2 pm at grid ref. 395687.

AUGUST

Sunday 1st August
(Event - Trust stand)
Herefordshire Country Fair, Hampton Court, near Leominster.
(www.herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk)

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 11th september
(Event - Trust stand)
Kington Show, The Ovals Farm, Kington.
(www.kingtonshow.co.uk)

Sunday 12th September
(HART event)
Reptile Walk in Mortimer Forest. Contact Phyl King for details. 01432 840421