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SEPTEMBER |
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JANUARY |
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JULY |
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RSPB PUFFIN ISLAND CRUISE - COACH TRIP |
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Mon 8th |
AGM - followed by Members' Night. |
Mon 12th |
FROM ETOSHA TO THE SKELETON COAST by Phil Palmer |
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The actual date for this trip will be confirmed when |
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Take this opportunity to bring along your own slides or if |
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A wildlife spectacular is in store for us tonight as many facets of |
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the RSPB release their 2009 schedule for these |
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you prefer, digital images held on a CD or pen drive. |
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Namibia's birds and animals are revealed to us through pictures. |
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cruises in February 2009. The coach will visit |
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Our previous evenings have been enjoyed by all. |
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Everything from big game to special seabirds can be expected. |
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Anglesey and the boat will leave from Beaumaris. |
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OCTOBER |
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FEBRUARY |
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The cruise lasts for about 1.5 hours and we will |
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INDOOR MEETING |
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look for birds in the surrounding area after it |
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Mon 13th |
A NIGHT OF BIRDSONG by David Tolliday |
Mon 9th |
IMAGES FROM NATURE by Charles Owen |
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finishes. |
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A musical treat is in store for us this evening when we get the |
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Tonight our speaker presents a selection of some of his favourite |
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Cost: £13 coach plus approx £12/£13 cruise |
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chance to listen to the songs of many familiar and not so |
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slides from those he has taken over his many years of |
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Price of cruise will be confirmed in Feb 2009. |
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familiar British birds. A great opportunity to learn a few songs |
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photography, both home and abroad. |
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SEPTEMBER |
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and gather useful tips on how best to remember some of them. |
Sun 22nd |
CONWAY RSPB AND LLANFAIRFECHAN - COACH TRIP |
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Sun 19th |
LEIGHTON MOSS RSPB RESERVE - COACH TRIP |
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Departing from Grand Central Station, Stockport at 8am |
Mon 14th |
AGM - followed by Members' Night. |
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Departing from Grand Central Station, Stockport at 8am |
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Departing from rear of Safeways, Cecil Rd., Hale at 8-20am |
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This is your chance tonight to show the rest |
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Departing from rear of Safeways, Cecil Rd., Hale at 8-20am |
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Return to Hale approx. 5-45pm |
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of the group your favourite slides or digital. |
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Return to Hale approx. 5-45pm |
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Return to Stockport approx. 6-10pm. Cost: £13 |
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images (held on a CD or pen drive). |
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Return to Stockport approx. 6-10pm. Cost: £13 |
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MARCH |
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Remember, it is only fun and not a competition. |
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NOVEMBER |
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INDOOR MEETING |
Sun 27th |
BLACKTOFT SANDS - COACH TRIP |
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INDOOR MEETING |
Mon 9th |
BIRDING ON THE NORTH NORFOLK COAST |
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Departing Cecil Rd., Hale at 8am |
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Mon 10th |
ARCTIC AND HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY by Gordon Yates |
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by ALLAN and SUSAN PARKER |
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Departing Grand Central Station, Stockport 8-20am |
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Magnificent scenery and wildlife combine in this film, the latest |
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Enjoy a tour tonight of some of Britain's best loved bird reserves |
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Return to Stockport approx.6pm |
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offering from one of our region's most prolific wildlife |
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along a stretch of coast famed for attracting exciting rare birds. |
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Return to Hale approx. 6-20pm. Cost: £13 |
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film-makers. This year, Gordon is offering DVDs for sale for |
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APRIL |
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OCTOBER |
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the first time, so you can watch his films now even at home. |
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DECEMBER |
Mon 13th |
LIFE IN A WILDLIFE HOSPITAL by Ray Jackson MBE |
Mon 12th |
SKYDANCERS by Keith Offord |
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Sun 7th |
SOUTHPORT MARSHES and CROSBY - COACH TRIP |
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A fascinating look behind the scenes of Lower Moss Wood |
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Do not miss this talk by one of Britain's most |
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Departing from Grand Central Station, Stockport at 9am |
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Wildlife Hospital near Knutsford. Discover the wide range of birds |
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prestigious speakers on what may be his favourite |
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Departing from rear of Safeways, Cecil Rd., Hale at 9-20am |
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and animals they help and the care they are given. |
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bird, the Hen Harrier. Learn many fascinating facts |
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Return to Hale approx. 5-10pm |
Sun 26th |
MOORE - CAR TRIP |
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about its lifestyle with an array of fabulous images |
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Return to Stockport approx. 5-30pm. Cost: £13 |
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Meet 10-30am at the junction of Moore Lane and Lapwing Lane, |
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of the highest quality. Other species of harrier will |
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Mon 8th |
A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER'S DIARY by John Power |
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Moore, Warrington. |
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also feature from a variety of foreign destinations. |
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Follow a photographer through the seasons and enjoy the many |
Mon 27th |
ETHEROW COUNTRY PARK - CAR TRIP |
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exciting sightings he has captured for us all to enjoy this |
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Meet 7pm at car park on George Street, off B6104 Compstall Rd., |
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* BOOK SALE |
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evening. |
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Compstall. (parking fee) |
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Please note that there will be a book sale at the |
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October 2008 and February 2009 meetings. If |
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Mon 11th |
SALE WATER PARK - CAR TRIP |
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anyone wishes to donate books for these sales, |
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COACH TRIPS |
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Meet 7-30pm car park at visitor centre, off J6 M60 |
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please bring them along on the night, already |
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Whilst it is hoped that the price for all coach trips will be as |
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Follow signs for Trafford Water Sports Centre. |
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priced in pencil, on the understanding that any |
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stated, rising fuel costs may unfortunately force an increase. |
Sun 17th |
POTTERIC CARR - COACH TRIP |
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unsold books are taken home that evening. |
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If the price of a trip changes from that stated, this will be |
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Departing Cecil Rd., Hale at 8am |
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pointed out at the time of your booking.. |
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Departing Grand Central Station, Stockport 8-20am |
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Books donated should be confined to those with |
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Return to Stockport approx. 5-45pm |
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a natural history and travel theme. |
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Return to Hale approx. 6-10pm. |
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Cost:£13 plus admission charge £3 or £2.50 concessionary rate. |
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All sale proceeds will go towards the group 's |
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fund-raising activities for the Society. |
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For any further information, please contact |
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Jean Crouch on 01625 873147. |
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