| Wednesday, 6
August: |
Warburg Nature Reserve – Contact Jill & Peter, e-mail:

A guided walk round the Warburg Nature Reserve which is one of Berkshire,
Buckinghamshire & Oxford Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) flagship sites. This will
include the many different plants and insects associated with chalk
grasslands. We are particularly looking for the rare Purple Emperor and
Silver Washed Fritillary as well as the Marbled White and others. Our guide
will also point out many other interesting aspects of this Reserve. There is
no charge but we will make a donation to BBOWT, which will; be collected on
the day. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park for the start at 10.00. The car
park is not very large so car sharing may be appropriate. Turn off the B480
in Middle Assendon, (NW of Henley), OS map 171 GR 738859 down a narrow lane
signposted to Bix Bottom. Follow his road for 2.2 miles and you will reach
the Nature Reserve car park. Weather permitting we suggest a picnic since
there is a small picnic area attached to the car park. There are toilet
facilities on the site. If the weather is unsuitable we can make alternative
arrangements on the day
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| Wednesday, 3
September: |
Bottom Wood – Contact Sheila, e-mail:

A visit to the Chiltern Society’s Bottom Wood, in the hope of seeing “hazel”
dormice, with John Stidworthy who oversees the project. The Reserve is not
very large but it contains a wide variety of woodland plants and animals in
addition to the population of dormice. Meet at the footpath leading away
from the top of Old Dashwood Hill (marked on OS map 171 as Old Oxford Road)
which runs parallel with the A40 between Piddington and Studley Green. Park
on the roadside about 3½ miles from West Wycombe, Map ref. 796949, and aim
to be there at 09.50 for a at 10.00 start. Map ref 796949. John Stidworth
says the tour will take 90 minutes if there are any dormice, but perhaps
only an hour if we are unlucky. He has chosen the date and the time as the
most likely to be successful! Sheila will arrange a short stroll afterwards,
followed by a pub lunch
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| Thursday, 2
October: |
Triple Whammy at College Lake! – Contact Jill & Peter,
email: 
Michael Davey has arranged a talk with Mr P Revell who has been involved in
top fruit cultivation for many years. He will talk about the orchard in the
reserve as well as species of fruit trees, pollination and cultivation. The
old Bee Centre has been dismantled and re-sited. Michael will show us over
the new centre which is full of interesting exhibits and we will see how the
bees are faring this year! We will also have the opportunity to visit the
hides round College Lake to see the residents and any summer visitors. Meet
at College Lake at 09.50 for a 10.00 start. Lunch afterwards at the Valiant
Trooper.
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| Thursday, 23
October: |
Wallsworth Hall – Nature in Art. Contact Joy, email:

A coach trip to the world’s only museum and art gallery dedicated to all
kinds of art inspired by nature with a welcome talk given by the director.
Situated in a beautiful 18th century building near Gloucester with both
permanent and temporary exhibitions in the house and grounds, the art on
show is truly diverse with displays embracing two and three dimensional work
in all mediums and styles. Cost £15.00 pp. Please e-mail or phone for
further details. Final arrangements for the trip will be sent out later.
Make sure you contact Joy shortly if you wish to join in on this trip since
spare seats will quickly be offered to other Groups.
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| Friday, 14
November: |
The Secret Chilterns – Contact Andrew C, e-mail:

Trevor Lawson will be giving a talk on The Secret Chilterns. It is a
beautifully-illustrated exploration of the wildlife of the Chilterns Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. He comes highly recommended so please make every
effort to attend. This is a “must! There will be a small charge on the
night which will depend upon numbers. 20.00 in the Barn Hall.
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Advance Notice – Dates for your diary
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| Thursday, 4
December, |
“Gardening for Wildlife”. Talk by Lawrence Trowbridge,
10.00 Pottery Room - Contact Jill & Peter. |
| Monday, 22
December: |
Wildlife Group “Get Together” Mince pies & coffee.
Contact Jill & Peter
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| Friday, 23
January 2009: |
London Wetlands Centre.(with Ornithology Group)
Contact Catherine.
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