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Wednesday 5th May 2010
  2009 - a wonderful butterfly year! -
an illustrated talk by Peter Lindsley, with video and stills
7.30pm at Blakeney Scout Hut HQ
For more information contact Judy Dunmore: Tel: 01263 822550

Sunday 9th May 2010
  Field trip to Stoke Ferry, Cut-off Channel
 

11am: Target species Grizzled and Dingy Skippers - 16 species have been recorded in the past at this site.
Directions: - from Mundford take A134 to Stoke Ferry, at Stoke Ferry roundabout take 2nd exit into village, turn left just after church, continue and turn left into School Lane and meet at the end - TL696990.

For more information contact Mandy Gluth, Tel: 01603 871069

Wednesday 12th May 2010
  Field Trip to Bawsey/Leziate, near King's Lynn
 

11am: meet at the Bawsey Country Park car park at TF675198. This site has had some restoration work done during the winter. It will be interesting to see how the Grizzled and Dingy Skippers have responded. Please bring a packed lunch as we might move to another area in the afternoon.

For more information contact Judy Dunmore: Tel: 01263 822550

Sunday 16th May 2010
  Field Trip to Cranwich Heath, near Mundford
 

11am: meet at Heath entrance TL772934, for Dingy and Grizzled Skippers.

For more information contact Phil Childs: Tel: 01953 483533; Mobile 07786 983947

Sunday 6th June 2010
  Swallowtail Day at Wheatfen Nature Reserve
 

Held in conjunction with the Ted Ellis Trust at Wheatfen Nature Reserve, Surlingham. An opportunity to see Swallowtails and other interesting fauna and flora on the paths around this special reserve. Guided walks all day from 10am – wellies or stout footwear recommended. Refreshments available. Parking at TG325057.

For more information contact Angela Woodrow: Tel: 01603 629039

Sunday 13th June 2010
  Catfield Fen Open Day
  Our Catfield Fen Reserve will once again be open to members and the public for Swallowtails. Water levels permitting, there will be guided walks at 11am and 2pm, boat rides around the dykes may also be possible.
Unaccompanied access is only possible along the Rond on the western and southern fringes of the Reserve.
Parking at TG369215 by kind permission of Dr and Mrs S Holburn – sorry no dogs.
Wellies highly recommended and essential if going into the Reserve. You might also find some insect-repellant useful.
For more information contact Mandy Gluth: Tel: 01603-871069

Sunday 27th June 2010
  Field Trip to Kelling Heath
  2pm: To survey for Silver-studded Blues. Meet in the public car park at TG099418, on the Holt to Weybourne Road, on the west side, north of Emcy’s Garden Centre.
For more information contact John Wagstaff, Tel: 01263 711213

Saturday 3rd July  2010
  Field Trip to Cawston and Buxton Heaths
 

11am: Cawston Heath. To survey for Silver-studded Blues. Meet in the car park for the rifle club at TG165236. Take Marsham road east off B1149 just south of the Cawston roundabout. Beside the first building on the left is a track into the woods and after 300 metres the entrance is on the left.

2.30pm: Buxton Heath. To survey for Silver-studded Blues. The Heath is just to the east of the B1149, one mile north of the Marsham Arms pub. Meet in the car park at TG172214, signposted to the east of the B1149.

For more information contact Mandy Gluth: Tel: 01603-871069

Tuesday 6th July 2010
  Field Trip to East Ruston Common
  11am: To survey for Silver-studded Blues. Park on the grass opposite the Butchers’ Arms pub at TG345283. Afterwards, those who wish can stay on for lunch at the pub and visit East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens where there is an entry charge of about £5.
For more information contact Mandy Gluth: Tel: 01603-871069

Saturday 24th July 2010
  Field trip to Horsey Gap
 

11am: Meet in the car park at Horsey Gap TG464242. Target species - Dark Green Fritillary, Grayling and Small Heath. An excellent site if the weather is good. Bring a packed lunch.

For more information contact Phil Childs: Tel: 01953 483533; Mobile 07786 983947

Tuesday 27th July 2010
  Butterflies in the Parks day, Wensum Park, Norwich.
 

10 am - 5pm: Information about attracting butterflies to urban gardens, free leaflets showing which plants to grow, displays and fun for children. Walks around the Park to see which of the plants are attracting butterflies.
Free identification chart and information to help with the Big Butterfly Count which has been launched by Sir David Attenborough.

For more information contact Angela Woodrow: Tel: 01603 629039

Thursday 29th July 2010
  Butterflies in the Parks day, Waterloo Park, Norwich.   
 

10 am - 5pm: Information about attracting butterflies to urban gardens, free leaflets showing which plants to grow, displays and fun for children. Walks around the Park to see which of the plants are attracting butterflies.

Free identification chart and information to help with the Big Butterfly Count which has been launched by Sir David Attenborough.

For more information contact Angela Woodrow: Tel: 01603 629039

Sunday 1st August 2010
  Butterflies in the Parks day, Eaton Park, Norwich.  
 

10 am - 5pm: Information about attracting butterflies to urban gardens, free leaflets showing which plants to grow, displays and fun for children. Walks around the Park to see which of the plants are attracting butterflies.

Free identification chart and information to help with the Big Butterfly Count which has been launched by Sir David Attenborough.

For more information contact Angela Woodrow: Tel: 01603 629039  

Wednesday 8th September 2010
 

Flora and Fauna of Bulgaria – butterflies, dragonflies, orchids etc  An illustrated talk by Greg Bond.

  7.30pm at Blakeney Scout Hut HQ
For more information contact Judy Dunmore: Tel: 01263 822550

Friday 29th October 2010
  A short AGM followed by
Transect Recording in Norfolk
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Chris Dawson will take us through up to 35 years of records.
  7.30pm at County Hall, Norwich
For more information contact Judy Dunmore: Tel: 01263 822550

Wednesday 3rd November 2010
  An illustrated talk by Ivan West - details to be announced
  7.30pm at Blakeney Scout Hut HQ
For more information contact Judy Dunmore: Tel: 01263 822550

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