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Summer Programme 2008

Please remember that these are natural history walks when 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. Walks starting at 11 am are day walks and a packed lunch should be carried.

Sun. 4 May
3.00 pm

Our Annual Service at Oare Church by arrangement
with the Rector Rev. Colin Burke. Regretfully we are unable to have tea at Malmsmead now but hope members will still come along.

Tues. 20 May 6.00 am Dawn Chorus Walk and Breakfast at Luckbarrow.
Meet at Horner Car Park for a walk to arrive at Luckbarrow at 8 am.
Please book with our Secretary (01643 707624) if you are staying for breakfast (small donation) Leader: Roger Butcher
Thurs. 22 May
2 pm.
First Walk from Malmsmead Centre Gate. A combined walk for members and the public. Leader: Michael Hankin
Wed. 28 May 2.15 pm. Meet Horner Car Park for a walk in Horner Woods with
an Introduction to Lichens. Leader: Graham Boswell
Tues. 10 June 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Coffee Morning at Luckbarrow with plant and book stalls. This is an opportunity to view work progress and make a donation towards our costs. Please bring plants for sale if possible. To relieve parking congestion, we suggest we meet at Horner Car Park where you can have the choice of a short walk up to Luckbarrow or a lift in a car.
Fri. 27 June
9.00 pm.
Meet at Croydon Hill upper car park (SS973420) for a walk to see Nightjars, Bats and Glow-worms. Bring a torch.
Leader: Michael Hankin
Fri. 11 July
11.00 am.
Meet in first car park east end of Valley of Rocks, Lynton
for a Geological Walk to Lee Bay and back. Leader: Brian Pearce
Fri. 25 July
7.00 pm.
Meet at Luckbarrow for a short (optional) walk and return to
Sausage Sizzle. We hope to keep the cost to about £1.50. Please book with our Secretary (01643 707624) by Monday 21st July.
Sat. 9 Aug.
11.00 am.
Meet in farmyard at Duredon (SS757403) for Botanical recording in square SS7540. By invitation of Mr & Mrs Stefanio.
Coffee on arrival. Leaders: Caroline Giddens & Michael Hankin
Wed. 13 Aug. EXFORD SHOW. We plan to have a display here this year. Please come and visit us at our stand on the showground beside the B3223 Dulverton-Simonsbath Road.
Wed. 20 Aug. 11.00 am. Joint walk with the Exmoor Society from Malmsmead Centre gate to Oare Church, Hoccombe Water, Medieval Village and return over Brendon Common. 9 miles. Leader: Michael Hankin
Sat. 6 Sept.
12.30 pm.
Meet at Pool Bridge (SS875447) for inspection of NEST-BOXES in Horner Woods. A long walk but short-cut available for those who do not wish to complete the course.
Thur. 11 Sept. 2.00 pm. Last walk from Malmsmead Centre Gate.
Leader: Michael Hankin
Sat. 13 Sept. 12.30 pm. Meet roadside car park on left side of road (SS863461) for inspection of NEST BOXES in Hawkcombe Woods.
Wed. 1 Oct.
7.30 pm.
Start of INDOOR MEETINGS at Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, Minehead. Winter programme to be issued in September.
Wed. 8 Oct.
1.30 pm
Meet Cloutsham Gate (SS885430) for walk to see Red Deer.
Route will be decided according to current deer movements.
Leader: Vanessa Mason
Sat. 18 Oct.
1.30 pm.
Meet by Memorial Hut (SS915476) on North Hill for Fungus Foray. Leader: Patrick Watts-Maybott
Wed. 5 Nov.
7.30 pm.
Indoor Meeting.
Sat. 22 Nov.
12 noon
Meet at car park inside gate at Sea Lane End (ST004445) Dunster Beach for walk to see winter birds. Leader: Jon White
(LUCKBARROW STUDY GROUP MEETINGS ON 2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH.)
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