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THIS PAGE WILL INCLUDE NOTICES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES NOT ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PUBLISHED PROGRAMME


PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO PUBLISHED PROGRAMME. THE OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN SWAPPED OVER.

DEVON ASSOCIATION BOTANY SECTION - NORTHAM MEETING - 15th AUGUST

On Sunday 15^th August 11am to 4pm the Botany Section of Devon Association are holding a meeting at Northam Burrows, SS438306 (near Appledore). It is a place on our list which we were recommended to visit sometime. Plants of interest are abundant. The meeting is being led by Mary Breeds and our members are invited; there is no charge but Mary needs to know numbers. If you are interested please let me know before 8^th August.

David Leader 01398 351359

RSPB FREE WALKS AT DARTS FARM

The RSPB lead free walks from Darts Farm Topsham every Saturday at 2pm, and I am assistant guide every 2 weeks.

The walk leaders have been tasked with having a minimum of 60 people taking part in the walks during June this year, and I would encourage all members to attempt to join one of the easy walks as it is in our interest to ensure that this sort of activity is maintained.

If anybody is interested, or if they need transport then I can probably help I can be contacted on 01884 243905.

Peter Richardson

SEATON BIRDWATCHING TRAM TRIPS

For anyone interested in a unique birdwatching trip the following information might be of interest.

The trips will be led by local experts who know the estuary well, answer your questions and help you to complete a checklist of birds for you to take away.

Ian Waite, shares his enthusiasm as walker leader with members of the Devon Wildlife Trust and Axe Vale & District Conservation Society of which he is a long standing committee member.

Don Cotton, a recent chairman of the East Devon branch of Devon Birds who leads groups for the RSPB and is a voluntary warden on the local reserves.

Donald Campbell, is President of the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society and author of The Encyclopaedia of British Birds. Donald also monitors wetland bird stocks in the area on behalf of the British Trust for Ornithology.

Booking Conditions

Space is strictly limited to 20 persons per trip and therefore early booking is essential. The trips will not run unless a minimum of 6 people have pre-booked places at least 4 days in advance. If you are booked on to a trip that has to be cancelled, we shall contact you to offer a place on an alternative date. The cost is £10 per head. If you cancel or alter a firm booking, a £1 per ticket administration fee will be charged.. Although we shall make every effort to operate as advertised, Seaton Tramway reserves the right to alter, curtail or cancel services without notice and shall not be liable for any loss or delay, however caused. In the event of complete cancellation, full refunds will be available. Please ensure that you arrive at Seaton Terminus in time for a prompt departure. No refunds will be given if you miss the tram. Except in the case of persistent poor weather, we use open top trams in order to give you the best view. You are strongly advised to bring warm, waterproof clothing as the trams are particularly exposed to the elements alongside the river.

Book and pay on 01297 20375. For more information see the Seaton Tramway website
https://www.tram.co.uk/acatalog/bird-watching.html

The remaining trips are scheduled as follows:

Mon 3rd May 5pm to 7pm with Don Cotton

Sun 30th May 5pm to 7pm with Donald Campbell

Sun 15th Aug 5pm to 7pm with Ian Waite

Frid 20th Aug 5pm to 7pm with Donald Campbell

Sat 21st Aug 5pm to 7pm with Ian Waite

Sun 5th Sept 5pm to 7pm with Don Cotton

Sat 18th Sept 5pm to 7pm with Ian Waite

Sun 3rd Oct 9am to 11am with Donald Campbell

Sun 17th Oct 9am to 11am with Don Cotton

Sat 6th Nov 9am to 11am with Don Cotton

Sat 21st Nov 9am to 11am with Donald Campbell

If you would like to exchange information please contact

Malcolm Randle malcolm.brenda@talktalk.net
or Alan Hopkins ar.hopkins@talktalk.net

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