STOCKPORT RSPB'S INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MEETINGS FOR 2008/2009

 

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