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Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. For indoor events meet 7.30 pm at Hazeland House, High Street, Desborough - Admission £1.

For our outdoor events that take place on Tuesdays, meet at 7.00pm or, on Sundays, meet at 10am (unless stated otherwise), in Station Road, Desborough. Please wear stout footwear and bring waterproof clothing and for Sundays also bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Please note that the programme may be subject to change.
2007
  • Tuesday, 13th November: ‘Harp, Poetry and Birdsong’ with David Garrett and Nick Penny. An evening with a mix of music, words and birdsong.
     
  • Tuesday, 11th December: Seasonal wildlife quiz and social evening, including slides, exhibits and much more with Peter Earp.
     
  • Thursday, 27th December: Bob’s annual winter walk – approximately 5 miles in the local area. Meet 10am Station Road, Desborough. Outdoor clothes, boots and packed lunch essential. Ring for details.

2008

  • Tuesday, 8th January: ‘Indian Wildlife’ - from the Himalayas to the sea, an illustrated talk describing a trip through India by Jo Thomas.
     
  • Tuesday, 12th February: ‘Garden Ponds’ - an illustrated talk looking at what you might find in a pond and what’s happening there, by Henry Stanier.
     
  • Sunday, 24th February: A visit to Little Paxton Pits - a trip to take in the wintering wildlife at this water and woodland reserve with Arthur Mould.
    Meet 10am Station Road, Desborough. Outdoor clothes, boots and packed lunch essential.
     
  • Tuesday, 11th March: ‘Wildlife in Churchyards’ – a look at how churchyards can be important wildlife habitat sites. An illustrated talk by Ann Doody.
     
  • Tuesday, 8th April at 7.00 pm: the Group’s AGM followed by ‘National Parks’ - an illustrated talk by John Starkey, looking at our growing number of national parks and their importance for their residents and visitors.
     
  • Sunday, 20th April: The Brick Pits at Stoke Bruerne - exploring this Northampton reserve and some of the surrounding countryside with Peter Earp.
     
  • Sunday, 11th May: Norfolk Coast from Dersingham onwards with the hope of seeing many species of spring birds with Peter Earp.
    Note: Earlier start of 9am in Station Road, Desborough.
     
  • Tuesday, 13th May: Orton wildlife area of Steve Chester – a visit to this newly established woods and wild flower meadow.
     
  • Tuesday, 10th June: Rectory Farm Great Easton – farming and wildlife together with farmers Phil and Sue Johnson, our contact Bob Freeman.
     
  • Sunday, 29th June: Twywell Hills & Dales - a walk with Dennis Renney hoping to see butterflies (including Marbled Whites) orchids and wild strawberries.
     
  • Tuesday, 8th July: A Badger Watch to be organised by Richard and Wendy Turner; a return to the programme by popular request.
     
  • Sunday, 20th July: Summer Leys – a gentle stroll around the delightful water reserve taking in some local countryside with Stephen Ashpole.
     
  • Tuesday, 12th August: Rothwell Gullet - a stroll around this local reserve with warden Nigel Lingley.
     
  • Sunday, 17th August: Salcey Forest – a visit to this forest includes a tree top walk with Arthur Mould.
     

 

 


 

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