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
    20
    Sat
    Bookham Common @
    June 20, 2026 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 and waterlogged in places after rain or in winter.

    Attractions:  Birds depend on time of year; Hawfinch, Nightingale, various Tits and Finches, Nuthatch, Tree-Creeper, Woodpeckers, Cuckoo, Buzzards and Herons.  It is a known site for purple emperor butterfly and good for butterflies in general.

    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.

  • Sep
    23
    Wed
    Amazing Birds @ Onslow Village Hall
    September 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Speaker: Chris Collins, Freelance bird tour guide

    A varied talk illustrated with top quality bird photos covering species as diverse as Jocotoco Antpitta, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Greater Bird-of-Paradise and Wandering Albatrosses.

    Topics include migration, the evolution of feathers and their use in display, and how modern tracking devices have allowed researchers to learn so much more about birds and their travels.

    Cost: £1 for members and £3 for non-members

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.

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