summer programme 2011

Summer Programme 2011

Please remember that the walks are to observe natural history and we aim to look at birds, flowers, insects, etc. For this reason members are requested to stay near the walk leaders unless agreed otherwise.
No dogs. A packed lunch should be carried on the day walks.

SAT. 9 APRIL 2.15 pm	Annual General Meeting at Bossington Methodist Church.
TUES. 12 APRIL 10 am – 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will be learning about Woodlice with Thelma Cheek.
SUN. 1 MAY 3 pm	Our ANNUAL SERVICE at Oare Church by arrangement with the Rector, Rev. Colin Burke who again is willing for us to gather for tea afterwards at the Rectory. Please bring cakes/sandwiches.
TUES. 10 MAY 10 am – 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will learn of some LICHENS to look for on Exmoor. Julia Newman.
WED. 11 MAY	PORLOCK WEIR CENTRE OPENS FOR SEASON.
TUE. 17 MAY 6 am	DAWN CHORUS WALK and Breakfast at Luckbarrow. Meet Webbers Post (SS902438). Please book with the Secretary (707624) if you wish to have breakfast for which there will be a small charge. Leader: Michael Hankin
WED. 1 JUNE 2 pm	Meet at Robbers Bridge Car Park (SS821464) for an amble along WEIR WATER VALLEY and back. Leader: Michael Hankin
	During the first week in June, provided it is fine, dragonflies which have overwintered underwater in the mud begin to stir; the nymphs climb up a nearby stalk, their cases split and the imago or perfect dragonfly emerges, its wings gradually taking shape until suddenly it can fly. Debbie Stanyon at Luckbarrow says if any member would like to come in early one morning and watch this miraculous happening which takes place in the garden pond, they are very welcome, but please phone the night before so that she knows who is about. (863243).
WED. 15 JUNE 7 pm.	Meet at Luckbarrow for the traditional SAUSAGE SIZZLE followed by a short walk on Crawter Hill to listen for NIGHTJARS. We hope to keep the cost for sausages etc. to about £1.50 - please book with our Secretary (707624) by 10 am Monday 13th .
TUES. 21 JUNE 10 am – 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will be checking the MOTH TRAP with Andy Pym. (Please phone 01643 707624 to confirm date before coming).
FRI. 24 JUNE 10.00 am.	Meet at roadside Car Park SS676486 above Martinhoe Manor for CLIFF WALK TO HUNTERS INN and back. Hope to view nesting sea-birds. Joint meeting with the Friday Walkers. Leaders: Avriel and Eddy Allen
TUE. 12 JULY 10.30 to 12.30.	COFFEE MORNING AT LUCKBARROW. Plant and book stalls. Please bring items for sale on these stalls if possible. If you require a lift, please phone 707624.
SAT. 23 JULY 11 am.	Meet Spire Cross (SS888335) on Winsford Hill for BOTANICAL WALK to record in squares SS8633 and 8733. Organiser: Caroline Giddens
TUES. 9 AUG 10 am – 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will be hearing about some COASTAL BIRDS with Hilda Cornish.
WED. 10 AUG 2 pm.	Meet Bossington Car Park (SS897480) for walk towards Hurlstone for butterflies. Leader: Ruth Hyett
THUR. 1 SEP 1 pm.	Meet at our Natural History Centre, Porlock Weir Car Park for a trip on to the beach to discover some of the wonders of the shore. Be prepared for wet feet. Leader: Dr. Mark Ward (Leonard Wills Field Centre, Nettlecombe)
SAT. 3 SEP 12.30 pm	Meet at Pool Bridge (SS875447) for inspection of nest boxes in Horner Woods.
SAT. 10 SEP 12.30 pm	Meet roadside car park on left side of road (SS863461) for inspection of nest boxes in Hawkcombe Woods.
TUES. 13 SEP 10 am to 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will learn some more Exmoor Geology with Chris Woods.
WED. 5 OCT 7.30 pm.	Indoor Meeting at Avenue Methodist Hall in Minehead.
TUES. 11 OCT 10 am to 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group look forward to hearing A Cook’s View of Fruits, Herbs and Seeds from David Newman.
SAT. 15 OCT 1.30 pm	Meet at top of Hopcott Hill Road (SS962450) at end of tarred road for FUNGUS FORAY on Wootton Common. Leader: Patrick Watts-Mabbott
WED. 2 NOV 7.30 pm	Indoor Meeting at Avenue Methodist Hall in Minehead.
TUES. 8 NOV 10 am to 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group will look at some Butterflies with Michael Hankin.
SAT 19 NOV 2 pm.	Meet at Dunster Beach parking area Sea Lane End (ST004445) for winter birds. Leader: Jon White
WED. 7 DEC 7.30 pm.	Indoor Meeting at Avenue Methodist Hall in Minehead.
TUES. 13 DEC 10 am to 12 noon.	Luckbarrow Study Group Christmas Gathering. Please bring something to entertain us (a quiz, a story or some facts with a natural history slant if possible).