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| *** Please note that this event is organised by the ESSEX MOTH GROUP ***
| | Date: |
Saturday 27th FEBRUARY 2010 |
| Event: |
ESSEX MOTH GROUP INDOOR MEETING |
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A full programme of speakers has been arranged, including Zoë Randle, Moth Recording Co-ordinator at Moths Count; plus slide shows, specimen displays etc.
Lunch and refreshments will be available.
A donation of £5 towards costs will be appreciated. |
| Venue: |
Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, near Manningtree, Essex |
| Grid Reference: |
TM093310 |
| Time: |
10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Contact details: |
PLease phone Joe Firmin on 01206 241389 if planning to attend.
For further details contact County Recorder
(Tel: 01206 734357 or 07946 733421) |
| Date: |
Wednesday 3rd MARCH 2010 |
| Event: |
CONSERVATION WORK PARTY |
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Special work party that will help conserve one of the rarest moths in the country,
the Fisher's Estuarine Moth.
Help is needed in planting out Hog's Fennel plants (the larval foodplant of this species)
near Thorpe-le-Soken close to the Essex coast. |
| Site: |
New Hall, Damont’s Farm, Thorpe-le-Soken, CO16 0NH |
| Grid Reference: |
TM193233 [OS Landranger Map 169] |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
10:15am. Please park in the farm yard and from there it is a short walk to the Hog’s Fennel planting site. |
| Special Instructions: |
Bring a small garden spade and gloves if you have them |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Zoë Ringwood on 07717 478159 for further information. |
| Date: |
Sunday 14th MARCH 2010 |
| Event: |
CONSERVATION WORK PARTY |
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This work party will concentrate on Dingy Skipper habitat management which is currently under study at this site. |
| Site: |
Devil's Dyke, Newmarket |
| Grid Reference: |
TL616613 [OS Landranger Map 154] |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
10am. Meet in the short dead-end road off the roundabout at the junction of
the A1303 and A1304 SW of Newmarket
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| Contact details: |
Please contact Vince Lea on 01223 263962 or
for further information. |
| Date: |
Monday 3rd MAY 2010 |
| Event: |
LUNCHTIME BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Mill Road Cemetery, Mill Road, Cambridge |
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Nick Ballard of the Friends of Mill Road Cemetery will lead a guided walk around the cemetery where a variety of general butterflies can be seen. Come and find out how the 'Friends' are creating a wildlife oasis right in the middle of Cambridge city. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL459580 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
12:30pm outside the Lodge at the SW corner of the Cemetery. The cemetery gate is next to the Anglia Ruskin University entrance at the north end of Mackenzie Road. Alternatively, an avenue of limes (next to Mackenzie Road and opposite the Sally Annes charity shop) runs north from Mill Road to the Lodge |
| Notes: |
Note that parking may be a problem in this area; multi-story CPs are located at Queen Anne’s, Parkside & the Grafton Centre - and there are a few Pay and Display places available nearby e.g. just off Mill Road in Mill Street & Mawson Road. |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Nick Ballard on 01223 560797 (outside of office hours) or
for further information
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| Date: |
Saturday 15th MAY 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Over, NW of Cambridge |
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Come and see the 'mitigation' site which has been created to replace the habitat lost by the construction of the Guided Busway. Initial signs that the Grizzled Skipper colony may have survived are good. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL381688 [OS Landranger Map 154] |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
11am in the car park on the east side of the road near the windmill, just north of where the road crosses over the busway.
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| Contact details: |
Contact Trevor Grange on 01954 230119 for any further information. |
| Date: |
Saturday 15th MAY 2010 |
| Event: |
NATIONAL MOTH NIGHT |
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DETAILS OF EVENTS WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE |
| Target Species: |
There is no target species this year but a theme of moths and bats. |
| Date: |
Wednesday 19th MAY 2010 |
| Event: |
DINGY SKIPPER SEARCH |
| Site: |
Devil's Dyke, Newmarket |
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As part of her research project, Hilary Conlan will be leading a search for roosting Dingy Skippers and, for the sharp-eyed, their eggs. Bring along a magnifying glass or hand lens if you have one. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL616613 [OS Landranger Map 154] |
| Time & Meeting place: |
6:30pm. Meet in the car parking area at the end of the short dead-end road off the roundabout at the junction of the A1303 and A1304 SW of Newmarket. |
| Contact details: |
Please e-mail
for further information. |
| *** This is a joint event with the Bedfordshire & Northants Branch***
| | Date: |
Sunday 20th JUNE 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Salcey Forest, near Hartwell Village, Northamptonshire |
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Join us on a trip over the border to visit some of the woodlands in our neighbouring county, hopefully for Wood White |
| Grid Reference: |
SP795514 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
11am. In the Salcey access point Carpark (note there is a £2 parking fee) |
| Contact details: |
Please e-mail
for further information.
Visit the Forestry Commission website for background information, including directions for getting there. |
| *** This is a NATIONAL TRUST EVENT ***
| | Date: |
Saturday 26th JUNE 2010 |
| Event: |
MOONLIGHT AND MOTHS |
| Site: |
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill, Cambs (Grid Ref: TL533622) |
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Ever wondered what the garden looks like during the evening and which animals call it home? Now's your chance to find out - join our overnight wildlife watch. Pack a tent and bring the family to enjoy this unique opportunity to stay overnight and explore the grounds with our resident expert. John Dawson, Cambridgeshire Moth recorder, will be 'hosting' the moth events. |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
6pm (until 10:30am the next day); meet at the Visitor Centre |
| Getting there:
| The property lies 6 miles NE of Cambridge on the B1102. Signposted from A14, junction 35. Full public transport details are available on the National Trust website |
| Notes: |
Please bring a tent and camping equipment, a torch, warm clothing and good walking shoes.- Adult £28
- Child £16.80
- Family £72.80 (£44.80 if only 1 adult)
Price includes camping, barbecue, moth trapping, activities and breakfast. |
| Contact details: |
Booking Essential - phone 01223 810080 to book a place or
for further information. |
| Date: |
Thursday 15th JULY 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Hadleigh Castle Country park, Benfleet Downs |
| Target Species: |
White-letter Hairstreak |
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David Chandler will lead a walk through the Country Park where at this time last year he saw 15 different species of butterfly, including Marbled White. |
| Grid Reference: |
TQ778860 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
11:00am. At the east end of St. Marys Road, Benfleet by the gate leading down the steps to the downs. |
| Public Transport:
| Train operator c2c run a regular train service from Fenchurch Street to Benfleet, which is just a short walk from the meeting point. |
| Notes: |
The walk itself is expected to take no longer than 90 mins. Members may wish to join the leader for lunch in one of the nearby hostelries - like the Hoy and Helmet. |
| Contact details: |
Please e-mail
for further information. |
| Date: |
Sunday 18th JULY 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Marks Hall Gardens & Arboretum, near Coggesghall |
| Target Species: |
Purple Emperor, Silver-washed Fritillary and possibly White Admiral |
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Joe Firmin and Dr. Ted Benton will lead a guided walk around the estate where they are working alongside Natural England on the reintroduction of many butterfly species which have disappeared from East Anglia.
Visit the Marks Hall website for further information. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL840254 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
10:30am. By the Visitor Centre in the car park. |
| Public Transport:
| The nearest railway stations are Marks Tey and Kelvedon, both about a 15 to 20 minute taxi away. There is no suitable bus service |
| Directions: |
By car: Take A120 and turn north off the Coggeshall by-pass on B1024 then take the first left turn (half mile - signed Marks Hall) and follow the lane a mile or so to the car park. |
| Notes: |
The normal admission charge will be waived for this guided walk.
Light lunches, snacks, etc. are available at the Visitor Centre |
| Contact details:
| It is essential that booking is made for a place on the trip not later than 4th July; contact
(Tel: 01245 423823) to book and for any further information.
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| Date: |
Tuesday 27th JULY 2010 |
| Event: |
LUNCHTIME BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Mill Road Cemetery, Mill Road, Cambridge |
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Nick Ballard of the Friends of Mill Road Cemetery will lead a guided walk around the cemetery where a variety of general butterflies can be seen. Come and find out how the 'Friends' are creating a wildlife oasis right in the middle of Cambridge city. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL459580 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
12:30pm outside the Lodge at the SW corner of the Cemetery. The cemetery gate is next to the Anglia Ruskin University entrance at the north end of Mackenzie Road. Alternatively, an avenue of limes (next to Mackenzie Road and opposite the Sally Annes charity shop) runs north from Mill Road to the Lodge |
| Notes: |
Note that parking may be a problem in this area; multi-story CPs are located at Queen Anne’s, Parkside & the Grafton Centre - and there are a few Pay and Display places available nearby e.g. just off Mill Road in Mill Street & Mawson Road. |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Nick Ballard on 01223 560797 (outside of office hours) or
for further information
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| *** This event is organised by the Cambridgeshire County Council ***
| | Date: |
Wednesday 28th JULY 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Bourn to Kingston Old Railway LNR (10 miles West of Cambridge) |
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In conjunction with the Branch, Cambridgeshire County Council are hosting a Butterfly walk around the Kingston old railway LNR |
| Time & Meeting place: |
10am at the Nature Reserve located on the B1046 road between Toft & Bourn Grid ref:TL338558.
Expect an easy walk around the reserve of 2-3 hours. |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Charlotte Lowry, Greenspaces Officer, Environment Policy & Projects, Cambridgeshire County Council on 01223 715557 for further information.
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| Date: |
Thursday 29th JULY 2010 |
| Event: |
LUNCHTIME BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Mill Road Cemetery, Mill Road, Cambridge |
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Nick Ballard of the Friends of Mill Road Cemetery will lead a guided walk around the cemetery where a variety of general butterflies can be seen. Come and find out how the 'Friends' are creating a wildlife oasis right in the middle of Cambridge city. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL459580 |
| Time & Meeting place: |
12:30pm outside the Lodge at the SW corner of the Cemetery. The cemetery gate is next to the Anglia Ruskin University entrance at the north end of Mackenzie Road. Alternatively, an avenue of limes (next to Mackenzie Road and opposite the Sally Annes charity shop) runs north from Mill Road to the Lodge |
| Notes: |
Note that parking may be a problem in this area; multi-story CPs are located at Queen Anne’s, Parkside & the Grafton Centre - and there are a few Pay and Display places available nearby e.g. just off Mill Road in Mill Street & Mawson Road. |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Nick Ballard on 01223 560797 (outside of office hours) or
for further information
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| Date: |
Sunday 1st AUGUST 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Devil's Dyke, Newmarket |
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John Dawson, togerher with Joe Firmin of the Colchester Natural History Society, will be leading a walk along the Dyke in search of a variety of species including Chalkhill Blue which should be at their peak round about this time of the summer |
| Grid Reference: |
TL616613 [OS Landranger Map 154] |
| Time & Meeting place: |
10:00am. Meet in the car parking area at the end of the short dead-end road off the roundabout at the junction of
the A1303 and A1304 SW of Newmarket. |
| Contact details: |
Please contact Joe Firmin on 01206 241389 or
for further information
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| Date: |
Sunday 15th AUGUST 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALKS |
| Site: |
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill, Cambs (Grid Ref: TL533622) |
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Enjoy being guided around the beautiful grounds of this National Trust property with a special emphasis on butterflies |
| Grid Reference: |
TL533622 [OS Landranger Map 154] |
| Times: |
11:15am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm & 3:15pm |
| Getting there:
| The property lies 6 miles NE of Cambridge on the B1102. Signposted from A14, junction 35. Full public transport details are available on the National Trust website |
| Notes: |
Please note that an Admission fee (see website for prices) will be levied on all non-NT members |
| Contact details:
| Please contact Anglesey Abbey on 01223 810080 or for further details. |
| Date: |
Saturday 21st AUGUST 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Tiptree Heath (between Colchester & Chelmsford), Essex |
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Come and enjoy a stroll around Essex's largest area of heathland, looking for a variety of butterflies including the Small Copper which is usually seen in good numbers at this time of year. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL882148 [OS Landranger Map 168] |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
10:30am - Meet at the main car park off the B1022 at Grid ref:TL882148 |
| Contact details: |
Please contact (Tel: 01245 423823) for further information.
Visit the The Friends of Tiptree Heath website for background information. |
| *** This is a joint event with the Herts & Middlesex Branch***
| | Date: |
Sunday 12th SEPTEMBER 2010 |
| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK |
| Site: |
Patmore Heath (5 miles NW of Bishop's Stortford) |
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A chance to be shown the late summer butterflies (including Small Copper hopefully) and wildlife of this important HMWT Reserve.
Patmore Heath is one of the few remaining remnants of acid grass heathland left in Hertfordshire and Middlesex. |
| Grid Reference: |
TL443257 [OS Landranger Map 167] |
| Time & Meeting Place: |
2:00pm. Meet at the reserve sign/notice board, which can be seen from the road. Expect to finish about 4pm. |
| Getting there:
| From the A120 between Bishop's Stortford and Puckeridge. Turn north at the Little Hadham traffic lights and follow the road for approx 2 miles. Take the small right hand turn next to the Catherine Wheel PH and follow for approx half a mile. |
| Public Transport:
| None suitable |
| Contact details: |
Gavin Vicary on 01279 771933 |
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