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
    28
    Thu
    Thursley Common @
    May 28, 2026 at 9:00 am Show Details

    OS: SU 900416
    Post Code: GU8 6LW

    Duration:  Half day walk

    Leader:  Tony Cummins

    Directions:  Meet at the Moat Pond car park, halfway between Elstead and Thursley.

    Habitat:  Easy walking on sandy paths and boardwalks through heathland with boggy areas and pools.

    Attractions:  Spring/summer breeding heathland birds such as Dartford Warbler, Stonechat, Woodlark, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Nightjar and Woodcock, plus Curlew and Hobby.  In winter, Finches, Thrushes, Crossbills.  Great Grey Shrike used to be regular in the winter but has not been seen for a few years.  Good for Raptors. Good for dragonflies and butterflies in summer.

    Amenities:  No facilities-nearest in Elstead village

    Information:   Natural England

  • Jun
    7
    Sun
    Whitmoor Common @
    June 7, 2026 at 9:30 am Show Details

    OS: SU 984530
    Post Code: GU3 3RN

    Duration:  Half day walk

    Leader:  Malcolm Toyer

    Directions:  Take A320 from Guildford towards Woking. Shortly after the roundabout and Jacobswell turning bear left into Burdenshott Road. After ¾ mile park in Surrey County Council 'walkers' car park on the left beside the Jolly Farmer pub.

    Habitat:  Mixed areas of woodland and heathland.  No significant hills. Can be muddy in places. No stiles. The paths across the ‘moor’ are narrow in places.

    Attractions:  Mixed woodland and lowland heath birds. Woodpeckers, Raptors and Dartford Warbler possible all year round. Nightingale, Nightjar and Cuckoo are present in summer.

    Amenities:  No facilities on the moor itself but the pub is now open from 12-9pm

    Information:  Information: Surrey Wildlife Trust

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.

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