Events and activities 2023 - 2024
Details may change at short notice - it would be wise to check the listing below on the day of the event.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch to events as necessary.
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Details may change at short notice - it would be wise to check the listing below on the day of the event.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch to events as necessary.
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Wednesday 11th October 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Sheepwash
General maintenance and scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Sheepwash
General maintenance and scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
Tuesday 17th October 2023
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park (SX953872 /EX6 8DZ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park (SX953872 /EX6 8DZ)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 27th October 2023
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland Management
Meet at Holyford Farm (Horriford farm on OS maps - SY236923 / EX24 6HW)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland Management
Meet at Holyford Farm (Horriford farm on OS maps - SY236923 / EX24 6HW)
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 13th November 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon - Laurel Clearance
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon - Laurel Clearance
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
Sunday 19th November 2023
11:00 - 14:00 (tbc)
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
(Details to follow)
11:00 - 14:00 (tbc)
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
(Details to follow)
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park (SX977883 / EX3 0QH)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park (SX977883 / EX3 0QH)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 23rd November 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Joint task with Natural England and the National Trust
Lincombe, near Sidmouth - scrub control / grass cutting & raking
Meet on the dirt track at SY154885 w3w ///cleansed.washroom.consoled
Bring drink and lunch
10:00 - 16:00
Joint task with Natural England and the National Trust
Lincombe, near Sidmouth - scrub control / grass cutting & raking
Meet on the dirt track at SY154885 w3w ///cleansed.washroom.consoled
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 25th November 2023
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
Wednesday 6th December 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Ware Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Ware Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 14th December 2023
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and RSPB Radipole
Meet at the RSPB Ferrybridge car park (SY668756 / DT4 9XE)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and RSPB Radipole
Meet at the RSPB Ferrybridge car park (SY668756 / DT4 9XE)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 15th December 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 10th January 2024
10.00 – All day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels (including the Starling Roost at dusk)
Meet at the RSPB Ham Wall car park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – All day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels (including the Starling Roost at dusk)
Meet at the RSPB Ham Wall car park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 12th January 2024
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 24th January 2024
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Birch control
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Birch control
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 12th February 2024
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Glades - Scrub clearance
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Glades - Scrub clearance
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 21st February 2024
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 21st February 2024
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Greylake and SWT Catcott Lows
Meet at the car park (ST399346 / TA7 9BP)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Greylake and SWT Catcott Lows
Meet at the car park (ST399346 / TA7 9BP)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 6th March 2024
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon pump station - Clearance of settling ponds
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon pump station - Clearance of settling ponds
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 21st March 2024
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watching and wild Daffodils with Rob Johnson: DWT Dunsford Wood (Steps Bridge)
Meet in the car park past the bridge (up the hill on the right - SX803883 / EX6 7EQ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watching and wild Daffodils with Rob Johnson: DWT Dunsford Wood (Steps Bridge)
Meet in the car park past the bridge (up the hill on the right - SX803883 / EX6 7EQ)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 23rd March 2024
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
