Lectures:

Wednesday 19 February 8.00 pm Woodland Trust Alan Aylward

The Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity in the United Kingdom and is concerned with the creation, protection, and restoration of native woodland heritage. It has planted over 50 million trees since being founded in 1972

Wednesday 19 March 8.00 pm River Mole River Watch Simon Collins

The River Mole is much loved and well used by the communities it passes through on its 80 kilometre (50 mile) journey from Sussex to the Thames. It is a beautiful amenity for leisure and nature, but sadly the river is polluted from a variety of sources, and fighting for its life.

Wednesday 9 April 8.00 pm East Surrey Badger Protection Society Ian Tilbury

The Society was formed in 1979 following a series of attacks on badger setts. They provide a service to rescue injured badgers - mainly from road accidents. In collaboration with Wildlife Aid they have been involved in the release of 90 animals to the wild after veterinary treatment.

Wednesday 21 May 8.00 pm The Round Barrows on Reigate Heath Paula McInnes

The Round Barrows on Reigate Heath. The talk will progress through the geology and topography of the Heath, the location of the barrows and archaeological finds discovered nearby.

Excursions:

Saturday 10 May 2.30pm Nature Walk at SWT Newdigate Brickworks Nature Reserve Led by Paul Collins

Located on the site of a former claypit and brickworks, the reserve is a beautiful woodland and grassland reserve with six water bodies. There is a small car park so we will try and arrange car sharing. Meet at the Museum at 2.00pm.

Location

Mulberry Place
Newdigate
Surrey
RH5 5DN
OS Map Reference
TQ205427
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Lecture nights

On lecture nights members are welcome to display any exhibits or report any interesting observations before the lecture starts. This does not need to be related to the subject of the talk.

Members are also invited to stay for tea or coffee and biscuits after the lecture.

More detailed information on the lectures and other Club activities is published in the HNHC Bulletin.