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EventsFOR COACH TRIPS Outings now depart at 8.15 am from Colchester North Station Forecourt, then at 8.30 am as normal from Colchester War Memorial outside the Castle Park (except for our Fungi Foray on 14th October which departs 7.45 am and 8.00 am respectively). This is due to the increased parking costs at Priory Street Car Park. The Colchester North Station Car Park cost at the time of going to print is £1.00. We hope that this will give our members a choice of where to park for our coach outings. Please inform Carole Rogers if you intend to alight at Colchester North Station Forecourt or Colchester War Memorial when booking, especially for North Station as we don’t want to leave anyone behind! We return to Colchester North Station Forecourt and the Colchester War Memorial from all our outings between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm unless bad weather dictates otherwise. Come along and join us for an enjoyable day out, you do not have to be an expert. We are a friendly group with varying knowledge and interests. Everyone is welcome including non-members too. Please bring along a packed lunch, a drink, suitable clothing and footwear. Payment for the trip will be taken on the coach, £10.00/£12.00 for adults & £5.00/£6.00 for school children. (Cheques will be accepted). Please note that for coach trips CNHS does not have ‘public liability’ insurance, so everyone who comes is responsible for their own safety when they are not in the coach. However, our leaders give guidance on the best routes for walks and point out any hazards likely to be encountered. In any case we normally keep together as a party. FOR CAR TRIPS We try to car-share in order to save costs and to help those who may
not otherwise be able to go. Please let Dave Barnard (01206 825645) or
Joe Firmin (01206 241389) know if you require a lift or would be willing
to give a lift. We meet at the site at the time given, usually 10.00 a.m.
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Tuesday Evening ScheduleTuesday evening visits this year focus on some of the more important wildlife sites in and around Colchester. Several of these sites have been suggested by Colchester Borough Council, who appreciates our help with recording and monitoring target species. Others are sites we know will soon be developed for new housing, where we may be able to influence which parts are left as open space. Many sites are experiencing increasing numbers of visitors. The management plans for several of the sites have been made available to us for reference. Indoor MeetingsOur talks are free to members but donations accepted for refreshments. Unless otherwise stated all indoor meetings are held at the Cardinal Bourne Hall in Priory Street, Colchester and usually start at 8.00 pm. The Hall is situated at the East Hill end of Priory Street with car parking almost opposite by the Roman Wall. Remember there are special events such as the AGM which start early. Don’t get caught out! CLICK HERE for an online mapPhoto © Peter Douch:Pont duGard during one of CNHS's European excursions |
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July 2008Sunday 6th July - 10.00 am - Colchester Annual Wild Walk Day Tuesday 8th July - 7.00 pm - Westlands Park, Shrub End Friday 11th July - 9.00 pm to midnight - Moth Recording at Colchester
Castle Park Sunday 13th July – Coach trip to Hadleigh Castle Country Park,
Benfleet, Essex Friday 18th July – 9.00 pm - Moth Recording Evening at Bunting’s
Meadow LNR Saturday 19th July - 10.00 am - Butterflies and summer insects walk Tuesday 22nd July - 7.00 pm - High Woods Country Park August 2008Tuesday 5th August - 7.00 pm - Bull Meadow and Cowdray Avenue Local Nature
Reserve Tuesday 19th August - 7.00 pm - Ferry Marsh, Wivenhoe and Wivenhoe Wood Wednesday 20th August – 10.00 am - Hockley Wood, near Thorrington
September 2008Sunday 7th September – Coach trip to Fishers Green, Lee Valley
Park, Nr Waltham Abbey, Essex Tuesday 23rd September - 8.00 pm October 2008Sunday 19th October – Coach trip to Holkham Pines and Wells-next-to-the-Sea,
Norfolk for the annual fungus foray November 2008Saturday 8th November - 10.00 am - Fungus Foray at Highwoods Country
Park
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