Events

We are a very dynamic and active local group. We organise a variety of events each year.

Walks

We organise around 50 walks throughout the year. These are usually held on Thursdays or at the weekend. Non-members are welcome to try them out.

  • May
    8
    Fri
    Walk at Newlands Corner: Sir David Attenborough @ Newlands Corner
    May 8, 2026 at 10:30 am Show Details

    A one-off walk hosted jointly by the Group and Age Concern Surrey Branch will be held at Newlands Corner on 8 May 2026 to mark the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. A donation of £5 will be requested on the day. For full details of the location see the entry for the group walk arranged for 21 May.

See our Walks page for more

Talks

We generally meet twice a month (Sept.-May) on the first Thursday at 2pm or the fourth Wednesday at 7.30pm.

  • May
    27
    Wed
    AGM followed by Photo Competition @ Onslow Village Hall
    May 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Join us at 7:30 pm for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. Once business is concluded, this will be followed by the presentation of this year’s photo competition entries and your opportunity to vote for your favourites in each of the five categories.

    As usual the annual plant sale will be held before the meeting starting at 6.30pm. Do come and stock up on plants and veg for your garden.

    Note: Agenda and reports for the AGM are available in the members section.

See our Talks page for more

Other

We also arrange various other events throughout the year.

  • May
    10
    Sun
    Photo Competition Deadline @
    May 10, 2026 at Show Details

    The Photography Competition is Back

    Have you taken any great wildlife photographs in the past year? If so the annual photography competition is for you. Full details are set out in the rules. In brief:

    1. Photos taken in the period 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2026 are eligible. They will be judged in five categories. Entries should be sent to the organiser Ian Taylor(competitions@rspbguildford.org.uk) with the required information detailed in the rules no later than 10 May 2026.
    2. The judging of the entries will take place by vote of the members present at the AGM on 27 May 2026 following completion of the formal business of the meeting.
    3. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each of the five categories. The Koniotes Trophy will be awarded to the photo voted best overall.

Coach trips

In severe weather, a trip may be cancelled. Check with Sue Losson.

A few seats are available free of charge for accompanied young people (age 12-18). Contact Sue Losson to book a free seat.

  • May
    31
    Sun
    Coach Trip to RSPB Wallasea Island @ Guildford Spectrum Car Park
    May 31, 2026 at 8:00 am Show Details

    Those of you who attended the talk at Shalford last October by Alan Johnson, RSPB area manager for the southeast, will remember how he described the huge project to create a new reserve on the coast of Essex with 3m tonnes of spoil from the construction of the Elizabeth line. After the talk he offered the group a visit to the new reserve with the staff there acting as our guides. He promised us a day to remember.

    We have now arranged to make the visit on Sunday 31 May, a time when the reserve is expected to be full of breeding birds.

    The only facilities at the site are toilets and so bringing a packed lunch and plenty of fluids, will be essential.

    For more information about the reserve visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/wallasea-island

    Cost: £35 per person

    Time: The Coach leaves Guildford Spectrum Car Park (GU1 1UP) at 8.00 am and depart the reserve at 4.00 pm

    For more information and to book your place email Sue Losson (coachtrips@rspbguildford.org.uk)

     

     

Email Sue Losson (or complete the form under coach trips on the Contact page) for more information

Fundraising events

Each year our group raises large sums for the RSPB. These range from stalls at local events, jumble sales, plant sale and more.

Social events

We arrange several social events each year. This is a way for people to get to know each other better and are usually only open to members of our local group.

Holidays

Two holiday trips are organised each year.  Usually we have one longer one in the spring and a shorter one in the autumn.  Participation in holiday trips is restricted to our members.

Special events

We sometimes arrange bird ID sessions and other special events. See individual event for details.

External events

When possible we will include events at local RSPB reserves