Events and activities 2022 - 2023
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
Friday 7th October 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Grass cut & Rake / Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Grass cut & Rake / Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 13th October 2022
09.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: WWT Steart Marshes (high tide)
Meet in the car park (ST252442 / TA5 2PU)
Bring drink and lunch
09.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: WWT Steart Marshes (high tide)
Meet in the car park (ST252442 / TA5 2PU)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 19th October 2022
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
Thursday 20th October 2022
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 4th November 2022
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
Saturday 5th November 2022
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 9th November 2022
19.30 - 21.30
Annual General Meeting
Colyford Memorial Hall
(Speaker To Be Advised)
19.30 - 21.30
Annual General Meeting
Colyford Memorial Hall
(Speaker To Be Advised)
Friday 18th November 2022
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
Thursday 1st December 2022
10.00 – 12.30
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 – 12.30
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park (SX977883 / EX3 0QH)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 7th December 2022
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 15th December 2022
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and RSPB Radipole
Meet at the RSPB Ferrybridge car park (SY669755 / 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 (SY669755 / DT4 9XE)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 12th January 2023
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 13th January 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Holm Oak control
Meet at Pinhay triangle above nursing home (SY316913 / DT7 3RQ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Holm Oak control
Meet at Pinhay triangle above nursing home (SY316913 / DT7 3RQ)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 25th January 2023
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub control
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub control
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 8th February 2023
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
Friday 17th February 2023
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub control
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub control
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 1st March 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Haven Cliff - Scrub/Buddleia control
Meet Axmouth lay-by below the golf course (SY253901)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Haven Cliff - Scrub/Buddleia control
Meet Axmouth lay-by below the golf course (SY253901)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 4th March 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 15th March 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Holm Oak control
Meet Pinhay triangle above nursing home (SY316913 / DT7 3RQ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub/Holm Oak control
Meet Pinhay triangle above nursing home (SY316913 / DT7 3RQ)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 23rd March 2023
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
Wednesday 29th March 2023
10.00 – 12.30
Walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods - for spring flowers and early migrants
Meet Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233914 / EX12 2TH)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 12.30
Walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods - for spring flowers and early migrants
Meet Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233914 / EX12 2TH)
Bring drink and lunch
