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.

• Dec

  14

  Sat

  Frensham Great Pond @ Frensham Great Pond

  December 14, 2024 at 9:30 am Show Details

  OS: SU 844405
  Post Code: GU10 2QD

   

  Duration:
  Half day walk

  Leader:
  Margo Scott

  Directions:
  Take A287 south from Farnham towards Hindhead, After Millbridge and Frensham Green turn right into Bacon Lane signposted Frensham Pond Hotel. Turn left into Country Park Visitor Centre after ¾ mile.  Car parking charge applies. Advance booking via RingGo advisable.

  Habitat:
  Walking conditions generally easy, but can be wet in parts.  Shallow lake surrounded by open heathland and mature woodland.
  

  Attractions:
  Water fowl, raptors, gulls, kingfisher, thrushes & finches in winter, waders possible; returning migrants in spring/summer plus terns, hirundines, warblers, spotted flycatcher.  Firecrest is possible.

  Amenities:
  Toilets at Visitor Centre. Snack-bar operates in summer and some winter weekends.

  Information: Waverley Borough Council

   

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.

• Jan

  22

  Wed

  Birdwatching Through Geological Time @ Online via Zoom

  January 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm Show Details

  Speakers: Daniel Field
  

  Daniel Field, a professor of Earth Sciences at Cambridge University, will talk, with a light-hearted touch, about the origin of birds, historic species, and how earth science technology has allowed us to go back in time.

  The Zoom Link will be emailed to members a few days before the meeting. If you are not a member contact our talks organiser for more information

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.

• Jan

  19

  Sun

  Coach Trip to RSPB Dungeness @ Guildford Spectrum Car Park

  January 19, 2025 at 8:30 am Show Details

  Our first Coach Trip this season is to RSPB Dungeness.

  We should be seeing large numbers of Wigeons, Gadwalls, Teals, Shovelers, Pochards, Tufted Ducks, Goldeneyes and Pintails. Bewick's and Whooper Swans are also a species highlight seen around the reserve at this time. Other birds such as Goldcrests, Firecrests, Goldfinches, Robins and Fieldfares can also be spotted when they overwinter in the area.

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

  Cost: £30 per person

  Please note that if you are not a member of the RSPB  the entrance fee to the reserve is £5.00.

  Time: The Coach leaves Guildford Spectrum Car Park (GU1 1UP) at 8.30 am and should return around 6.30 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