
Potters Bar & Barnet Local RSPB Group
Local Group Outings and Events for 2010
All coach outings must be booked in advance, no booking is secure
unless a £5 deposit has been paid or full payment made when booking. The prices
shown when visiting an RSPB Reserve do not include any permit fees payable by
non-members. Booking slips should be returned to the Treasurer, Marian Crecraft,
292, Ladysmith Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3AF with payment by the date
stated, enclosing a sae if receipt is required. If there are any queries about a
trip speak to the Organiser, Fran Attrill, on 01438 817797.
A phone call must precede any late booking. Refunds will not normally be given
but money may be transferred to another trip at the discretion of the Organiser
provided reasonable notice is given. Should we have to cancel for any reason,
money will be refunded. Always bring a packed lunch, unless otherwise stated,
membership card, binoculars and scope. Waterproofs and good walking shoes or
boots are advisable. Pick ups will be at Hadley Green and Potters Bar, when
possible from Odeon Barnet – dependent on coach in use. Should you need to
cancel on the day please phone Fran on her mobile number 07963 766198.
Unless otherwise stated coach outings will pickup at Hadley Common 7-45am, (when possible from the Odeon Barnet) and St Johns Church, Baker Street, Potters Bar at 8-00am. Midweek coach outings leave Hadley Common at 9-30am and St Johns Potters Bar at
9-45am.
The prices shown when visiting an RSPB Reserve do not include any permit fees payable by non-members.
Cheques should be made payable to "Potters Bar and Barnet RSPB Group."
Car outings do not have to be booked. Meet at St John's Church, Baker Street, Potters Bar. Departs at 08:30 a.m.
For further information contact Mark Mead on 020 8441 7152
March
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Friday 5th |
Quiz Evening |
Tilbury Hall, United Reform Church |
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Sunday 7th |
Car Outing |
Tyttenhanger further information at Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits |
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Sunday 14th |
Coach Outing |
Was Farlington Marshes. Depart Hadley Green 7.45am St. John’s Potters Bar 8.00am
Please note that the destination
of this outing has now been changed to Pulborough Brooks
due to engineering works at Farlington Marshes.
Bring a packed lunch. Further information at RSPB Pulborough Brooks |
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Wednesday 24th |
Coach Outing |
Fen Drayton and St. Ives Depart Hadley Green 9:15am St. John's Potters Bar 9:30am
At St Ives we will be met and given a short
guided walk for those wishing to partake. There will be time for
a light lunch if required before we leave at 1.45pm for Fen
Drayton. The lakes were created by quarrying for sand and
gravel. These man-made lakes have become important for birds,
insects and plants. Further information at RSPB Fen Drayton and St Ives town Cambridgeshire |
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Wednesday 31st to Wednesday 7th April |
Croatia |
with Gerard Gorman. Please note this is now fully booked |
April
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Sunday 4th |
Car Outing |
Tring further information at Tring Reservoirs |
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Sunday 25th |
Coach Outing |
Sandwell Valley Departs Hadley Green 7:45am St Johns Potters Bar 8:00am
Sandwell Valley Country Park, 1700-acre site.
Visitor Centre, toilets and café at Sandwell Park Farm. There
are three Nature Reserves within the park. Good footpaths around
Priory Woods LNR and Forge Mill Lake LNR and other parts of the
park. Those wishing can go on an accompanied walk, or be driven,
across to the RSPB reserve which is within the park. This has
its own Visitor Centre, small shop and hot drinks. There are 4
viewing screens and one hide. further information at RSPB Sandwell Valley Price: Coach and Reserve donation £18.00 |
May
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Sunday 2nd |
Car Outing |
Broome details TBA |
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Sunday 9th |
Coach Outing |
Walberswick & Dunwich Heath [Suffolk] Departs Hadley Green at 7:45am St. Johns Potters Bar at 8:00am
Walberswick. A large part of this exceptionally
rich area is a NNR, extending from the southern shore of the
Blyth estuary to the centre of the great reedbeds of Westwood
Marsh. To the north it extends to include the whole of the
Blyth’s inter- tidal banks. There is a hide on the south side of
Blyth estuary. Pub in the village. further details at Bird watching in Suffolk & NT Dunwich Heath Price: Coach £18:00 |
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Wednesday 19th |
Coach Outing |
Sculthorpe Nature Reserve [Norfolk] Departs Hadley Green at 8:15 St Johns Potters Bar 8:30am
A Hawk and Owl Trust reserve located in the
Wensum Valley. This land was originally given to the Parish of
Sculthorpe as compensation for land enclosures in the 1700s and
the moor was leased by the H & OT. The site is around 42 acres
and consists of reedbed, valley fen, alder carr and woodland
with a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. There is a circular
boardwalk. Further information at Hawk and Owl Trust |
June
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Wednesday 2nd |
Coach Outing |
Pashley Manor and Merriments Departs Hadley Green at 8:15am St. Johns Potters Bar 8:30am The morning will be spent at Pashley Manor Gardens, unfortunately the house is not open to the public. A number of different gardens have been built within the 11 acres. There is a licensed Garden Room which offers a buffet service lunch; and a Gift Shop. In the afternoon we go to Merriments Gardens which has featured on Gardener’s World. There is a gift shop and a tearoom.
To give an idea of expected numbers when booking
please state if requiring lunch at Pashley Manor. Further information at Pashley Manor Gardens |
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Sunday 6th |
Evening car outing |
Chobham departs 7:30pm Further information at Surrey Wildlife Trust Chobham Common |
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Saturday 12th |
Coach Outing |
Thursley Common NNR [Surrey] Departs Hadley Green at 8:00am St Johns Potters Bar 8:15am
Natural England. Broadwalk in wetter areas. Price: Coach £15 Further information at Thursley Common NNR |
July
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Wednesday 7th |
Coach Outing |
Hatfield Forest & Easton Gardens Departs Hadley Green at 9:15 am St Johns Potters Bar at 9:30 am Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval Royal Hunting Forest with over a thousand acres of ancient woodland, some trees are 1,200 years old. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve. Nature trails, Forest café and shop. Little Easton Manor Gardens include extensive lawns, and lakeside walks. The 14th century barn has been restored as a theatre. Little Easton church, originally Norman dates from the 15th century. Price: Coach, entrance and cream tea £21.50 Further information at NT Hatfield Forest |
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Sunday 18th |
Coach Outing |
Mystery Trip Departs Hadley Green at 8:00 St Johns Potters Bar 8:15 Join us for a surprise, where are we going.....? Who knows.....? ? A day with a difference. Two venues ........ Price: Coach £17 [Donations on the day at your discretion] |
August
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Saturday 7th |
Coach Outing |
Winchelsea, Rye and Dungeness Departs Hadley Green at 7:45 am St Johns Potters Bar at 8:00 am A stop at Winchelsea, before going on to spend time in Rye.
Ending up at Dungeness RSPB Nature Reserve. Fish
and chips prior to leaving for the hungry! Price: Coach £18 Further information at Winchelsea, Rye Cinque Port and |
September
|
Sunday 5th |
Car Outing |
Millennium Park Bedfordshire further information at Millennium Park Beds |
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Wednesday 15th |
Coach Outing |
Stratford upon Avon departs Hadley Green 8:15 am at Johns Potters Bar 8:30 am This visit to Stratford upon Avon will include visits to two of the Shakespeare Houses; Mary Arden's Farm: watch a 'Tudor' family as they cook over the open fire, make butter and cheese, work the fields and care for the animals on this real working farm. Toilets, gift shop and café. Hall's Croft: learn about Tudor medicine in the elegant home of William's daughter, Susanna. See the tranquil garden filled with roses and herbs and herbaceous borders. Toilets, gift shop, café, picnic area. Price: Coach and Houses: Coach £17 plus opportunity to visit 3 Houses Adults £11; Concessions £10 Those who visited last year only have the coach to pay. Further information at Stratford upon Avon |
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Friday 24th - Monday 27th |
Coach Outing |
Norfolk Weekend based at Cromer. BOOK EARLY - Numbers Required by 1st MARCH [Limited numbers] |
October
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Sunday 3rd |
Car Outing |
Twitch |
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Friday 8th |
Quiz Evening |
Tilbury Hall, United Reform Church |
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Sunday 10th |
Coach Outing |
Reserve in Warwickshire TBA Departs Hadley Green 7:45 am St Johns Potters Bar 8:00 am |
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Wednesday 20th |
Coach Outing |
Hughenden Manor NT Departs Hadley Green 9:15 St Johns Potters Bar 9:30 am further information at Hughenden Manor NT |
November
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Sunday 7th` |
Car Outing |
Sharpenhoe Clappers further information at Sharpenhoe Clappers |
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Friday 12th - Sunday 14th |
Coach Outing |
Gibraltar Point full details TBA |
December
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Sunday 5th |
Car Outing |
Fishers Green further information at |
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Sunday 12th |
Coach Outing |
Walk and Christmas Dinner full details TBA |
Future events for 2011
January Coach outing to Savill Gardens and Virginia Water
February Coach Outing to Kent Marshes
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All our activities are available to non members who we hope will eventually join the RSPB
On bird watching trips the main consideration must be for the welfare of the birds and care should be taken to avoid any action that may disturb them. This is most important when birds are nesting.
A "Notes for Birdwatchers" leaflet is available from the Outings Organiser.
All of our activities are available to non members who we hope will eventually join.
Please remember to bring your membership cards with you when visiting reserves otherwise a charge will be made.
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