Calendar of events

Events in May 2026

3 10:00 am: RSPB Pulborough Brooks Sun 3 May 2026 at 10:00 am Walk: Postcode: RH20 2EL Duration: Half day walk. Leader: Malcolm Toyer Directions: Take A283 to Pulborough. 2 miles south of Pulborough turn right into RSPB Reserve car park. Habitat: Firm paths throughout, with hides and lookouts over flooded brooks (2 mile walk). Attractions: Birds vary through year, with ducks and waders, migrant warblers, nightingales, woodpeckers and occasional raptors such… More Details

8 10:30 am: Walk at Newlands Corner: Sir David Attenborough Fri 8 May 2026 at 10:30 am Walk: Newlands Corner 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… More Details

10 Photo Competition Deadline Sun 10 May 2026 at General: The Photography Competition is Back. Entries no later than 10 May 2026. These will be judged by our members at the AGM on 27 May. More Details

21 10:00 am: Newlands Corner (North Downs) Thu 21 May 2026 at 10:00 am Walk: OS: TQ 043493 Post Code: GU4 8SE Duration: Half day walk Leader: Clare Harrington Directions: From Guildford take A246/A25 to Newlands Corner and use Surrey County Council car park. Habitat: Walking on North Downs Way and woodland paths. Can be muddy. Attractions: In winter: Potentially thrushes, Hawfinch, Siskin, Redpoll, Crossbills, Marsh Tit. Warblers and Hirundines in… More Details

27 7:30 pm: AGM followed by Photo Competition Wed 27 May 2026 at 7:30 pm Talk: Onslow Village Hall 7:30 pm: AGM, followed by the presentation and member voting for this year’s photo competition. Plant sale from 6.30pm onwards. More Details

28 9:30 am: Thursley Common Thu 28 May 2026 at 9:30 am Walk: 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,… More Details

31 8:00 am: Coach Trip to RSPB Wallasea Island Sun 31 May 2026 at 8:00 am Coach Trip: Guildford Spectrum Car Park Coach Trip to RSPB Wallasea Island. Cost £35 per person. For more information and to book your place email coachtrips@rspbguildford.org.uk More Details