Programme 2008

Note: All Evening Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon. Park on right near entrance. Ingham Room is to rear of car park. Charles Maude room is in red-brick building at top of drive (limited parking near this building).


Wednesday 30th January (Ingham Room)
British and Other European Orchids: An illustrated talk by Tony Hughes.

Sunday 10th February (Field Meeting at 9.45 am)
North Moreton Flood Meadows
Meet in The Bear at Home car park (SU562893) for a five mile circular walk. Since we are parking in the pub car park on a Sunday, the understanding is that we use the pub afterwards for at least a drink. Those that wish to book for lunch are advised to phone the Bear on well in advance. Wellies and binoculars recommended.
Leader: Tony Rayner

Wednesday 20th February (Ingham Room)
The Ecology of the Exe Estuary and the Jurassic Coast.
Rod Lawrence

Sunday 16th March (Field Meeting at 10:00 am)
Meet in the car park (SU567924) south of Wittenham Clumps, for Birds and flora. A six mile circular walk. If wet the walk can be shortened.
Leader: Tony Rayner

Wednesday 26th March (Charles Maude Room)
"Life in a bottle "Practical aspects of working with DNA
A very hands on talk by Joseph Trakalo which will explain in an understandable way the workings and impact of DNA on society.

WEDNESDAY 23rd APRIL - EXTRA FIELD MEETING. Meet at Farmoor Reservoir Car Park (GR: SP452061 - £2 fee) at 10 a.m. We will follow the Farmoor Country Walk path, which is in the vicinity of the reservoir and Pinkhill Nature Reserve, but outside of their boundaries. The walk will be through woodland, along the river and across fields - mainly flat. We will walk for about two hours before lunch and an hour and a half afterwards. Lunch will be at The Talbot. Bring boots, binoculars & a snack.
Leader: Jackie Hudson (01235 527831)

Wednesday 23rd April (Ingham Room)
Red Kites 10 years on, an illustrated talk by Jill Carey

Sunday 27th April (Field Meeting at 10:00 am)
Searching for the Loddon Lily
Meet at Rye Farm Car Park (SU 500968). A walk of about 2 miles with one short hill.
Leader Dr Bob Eeles

Sunday 11th May (Field Meeting at 10:30 am)
Woodland walk – Brasenose Wood. Meet Homebase Car Park to West of Oxford Ring Road (SP555050)
Leader John Killick

Wednesday 14th May (Field Meeting) 7.00pm
Water Violets and other spring flora.
Meet Barton Lane opposite Sophos Building, a walk of about 1.5 miles level walking. Leader: Dr Bob Eeles

Wednesday 4th June (Go to Ingham Room for directions as another classroom will be allocated due to exams at the school)
Chimney Meadows in Perspective
Dr Kerry Lock.

Sunday 8th June (Field Meeting 10:00am)
Chimney Meadows – Meet at the BBOWT Reserve Car Park (SP358009) -3 miles mainly flat.
Leader: Reserve Warden

Wednesday 25th June (Ingham Room)
"The State of British Mammals." On the increase or in decline?
A talk by Dr Philip Riordan.

Saturday 5th July
Our annual BBQ will again be at Dry Sandford Pit. Please book with Secretary 7 days before if possible. Contributions of food and drink will be appreciated. A small charge will be made to cover costs. Starting 7 pm (SU 468998). NB if Saturday 5th is wet we will try to re-arrange on Sunday 6th.


Sunday 27th July (Field Meeting at 10:00 am)
An all day walk around Shotover. Bring a packed lunch.
An easy terrain walk, about 5 miles in total. Meet at SP564061
Leader Ivan Wright


Wednesday 27th August (Field Meeting 8.15pm)
Bat Walk – Meet 8.15pm at the Porch of Dorchester Abbey. Bring torches and Bat detectors – if you have them.
Leader: Norma Blamires

Sunday 14th September (Field Meeting at 10.00am)
A circular walk starting at Nettlebed (703868) Park outside the bottle kiln in Nettlebed – a walk of about 5 miles with some hills. Woodland flora and fauna. Leader: David Price

Wednesday 24th September (Ingham Room)
Annual General Meeting. Please notify nominations for the committee and items for the agenda to the Chairman at least 14 days before the meeting. There will also be a short talk by Jacqueline Wright on Mosses and Liverworts The committee would welcome plants and produce for sale. Refreshments. Subscriptions are due!

Sunday 19th October (Field Meeting at 11.00 am)
Fungus Foray at the Hill End Field Station. Share cars and bring your wellies.1mile of walking, nearly flat. Meet at (SP485065) Leader: John Killick.

Wednesday 22nd October (Ingham Room)
Natural History in a Buckinghamshire Garden
An illustrated talk by Beryl Hulbert

Wednesday 26th November (Ingham Room)
The nature of the Galapagos Islands
An illustrated talk by Dr Robin Aplin.

Wednesday 10th December (Ingham Room)
Members Evening, Details to be announced later.

Sunday 11th January 2009 (Field Meeting at 10.00 am)
A circular walk along the Thames and Peep-o-Day Lane. Meet Abingdon Marina 10.00am (SU499955) Easy walking
Leader Mike Wilkins

Wednesday 21st January 2009 (Ingham Room)
Managing the delicate ecology of Ancient Woodland. An illustrated talk by Alex Livingstone