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.

  • Jun
    21
    Sat
    Bookham Common @
    June 21, 2025 at 9:30 am Show Details

    OS: TQ 1305576
    Post Code: KT23 3JG

    Duration:  Half day walk

    Leader:  Roger Beck

    Directions:  Take A246 to Great Bookham, turn left into High Street then straight over crossroads signed to Station. After ¾ mile, before reaching the station, turn right into Tunnel Car Park. Parking free for members of National Trust – bring card; charge payable by non-members.

     Habitat:  Woodland, open grassland, scrubby areas and ponds.  Some firm paths, can be extremely muddy.

     Attractions:  Birds depend on time of year; hawfinch, nightingale, various tits and finches, nuthatch, tree-creeper, woodpeckers, cuckoo, buzzards and herons. (Also purple emperor butterfly).

     Amenities:  no facilities on site

     Information:  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/bookham-commons

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.

See our Talks page for more

Other

We also arrange various other events throughout the year.

  • Jul
    8
    Tue
    Private tour of Knepp (2nd date) @ The Cow Barn, Knepp Safaris
    July 8, 2025 at 10:00 am Show Details

    Those of us who attended a recent meeting at Shalford on 6 February were treated to an informative and excellently presented talk on the White Stork project at the rewilded Knepp estate.  It was delivered by Laura Vaughan-Hirsh, the manager of the project, who has offered to lead a private tour exclusively for the group.

    Due to the popularity of this initial tour Laura has offered to lead a second tour on 8 July from 10.00am to 12.30pm. The cost is £25 per person, a considerable reduction from the normal charge of £75.

    Further information on the Knepp White Stork safari, and how to get there, is available here:

    https://knepp.co.uk/stay-safari-pre-visit-information/white-stork-safari-pre-visit-information/

    To reserve a place please email Sue at coachtrips@rspbguildford.org.uk.

    Please note that there is a limit on numbers to 25, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make your own way there.

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.

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