Events 2022 - 2023
Event 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
Event 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
Raking Goat Island
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 13th, 14th & 15th September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Three consecutive days. Wear walking boots; bring drink & lunch. All welcome.
Meet Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Work parties on the Undercliff may involve strenuous walking to reach the worksite in remote and isolated environments. Rough terrain. Steep slopes. Uneven ground. Walking boots essential. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear work clothes. You must be physically fit and able. Please declare any medical conditions when booking
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 13th, 14th & 15th September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Three consecutive days. Wear walking boots; bring drink & lunch. All welcome.
Meet Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Work parties on the Undercliff may involve strenuous walking to reach the worksite in remote and isolated environments. Rough terrain. Steep slopes. Uneven ground. Walking boots essential. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear work clothes. You must be physically fit and able. Please declare any medical conditions when booking
Sunday 18th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean, Seaton.
Meet at Fisherman’s Gap (SY245898 / what3words ///woke.safety.skid).
Wear gloves. Bring a pencil to record your findings. Bags provided.
Sunday 18th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean, Seaton.
Meet at Fisherman’s Gap (SY245898 / what3words ///woke.safety.skid).
Wear gloves. Bring a pencil to record your findings. Bags provided.
Wednesday 21st September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Wear walking boots; bring drink and lunch.
Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903) for car share to Rousdon.
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Work parties on the Undercliff may involve strenuous walking to reach the worksite in remote and isolated environments. Rough terrain. Steep slopes. Uneven ground. Walking boots essential. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear work clothes. You must be physically fit and able. Please declare any medical conditions when booking.
Friday 23rd September 2022
10.30 – 12.30
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival
Full details available on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/sidmouthwalkingfestival.
Booking essential by emailing tic@sidmouth.gov.uk or by phoning 01395 516441
10.30 – 12.30
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival
Full details available on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/sidmouthwalkingfestival.
Booking essential by emailing tic@sidmouth.gov.uk or by phoning 01395 516441
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
