EBG Events

Essex Bat Group Events 2010.

Please find below our exciting programme of Bat Events planned for 2010. Come and find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night on guided walks, colony counts, talks and much more. Everybody is welcome to attend these events, but please note that some events require advance booking and some events may request a donation. At most events a number of bat detectors will be provided to be shared between the group. For your own comfort and safety please bring along a torch and wear suitable clothing and footwear. In the event of heavy rain or strong winds the event will be cancelled. Contact event leader for further information.

East Of England Bat Conference Saturday, 30th January. Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds. Workshops and talks for bat workers from across the region. Contact BatConservation Trust to book and for more information 020 7627 2629
Essex Bat Group AGM Friday 26th February Boreham Village Hall 7.30pm - 10pm The (brief) AGM will start at 8pm and will be followed by a talk from Daniel Hargrieves on the Nietoperek, Poland. There will also be a roundup of the activities of the group giving members an opportunity to find out how to can get involved. Members and non-members are welcome to arrive at 7.30pm to look at displays and talk to the committee and other key members of the group before the formal part of the evening. Tea and coffee will be served.

Bat Detector Course - Sunday 21st March Leader Neil Harvey at Essex Wildlife Trust HQ, Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough, Colchester 9.45am to start at 10am. Finish 12-12.30. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who have already started. If you have a detector bring it along or if you are wondering which one to buy then wait until you have attended the course. Numbers limited, Course FREE to paid up members of the Essex Bat Group. To register contact Neil Harvey neilh@essexwt.org.uk phone 01206 728816 PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Bat Evening Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon Visitor Centre Saturday 17th April 8pm - 10.00 pm The evening will start with a short talk looking at the bats that can be found on the reserve and then we will be going out on to the reserve with bat detectors. Leader Frank Last. Please contact the centre direct to book your place. Requested donations apply Langdon Nature Reserve, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB Tel 01628 419103

Bat Walk Saturday 24th April - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 19.45 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.
Bat Surveys of Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood, Essex. Thorndon County Park (North) Thursday 29th April 2010 Meet 7.30pm at The Countryside Centre. Thordon County Park (South) Friday 30th April 2010 Meet 7.30pm at the South Pavillion Cafe Come along to one or both ! Directions: http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/vip8/ecc/ECCWebsite/content/binaries/documents/Country_Parks/Thorndon_Map_.pdf?channelOid=null FREE EVENTS 2 bat surveys of Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood, Essex (in partnership with Essex County Council Ranger Service). This beautiful park is a mosaic of open grasslands, hedgerows, wood pasture, ancient and secondary woodland with plenty of veteran trees, a lake and ponds with lots of potential for a variety of bat species. Previous surveys have been very successful with plenty of bat activity. You will be contributing to important annual survey work of the park. The evenings are suitable for all those with Frequency Division and /or Time Expansion detectors and recorders who wish to gain more experience in field survey techniques. Those with Heterodyne detectors or just a general interest in bats are also very welcome. Please bring a torch, waterproof clothing, wear stout waterproof footwear and bring your own refreshments if you wish. Email Graham Hart thehart@btinternet.com for enquiries and to register your interest or call on 07918 146 234

Bat Walk Saturday 8 May - Bourne Valley Local Nature Reserve A gentle wander from the bat roost, in the cemetery, to Bourne Pond with a bat expert from the Essex Bat Group identifying different bat species with a detector. Countryside Ranger 01206 853588. Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Bring a torch. Cost: £3 donation per adult. Event time: 8:00pm until 10pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TM 002 237 Anglican Chapel, Colchester Cemetery (follow the signs from Mersea Road entrance). Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill

Bat Evening Friday 14 May - High Woods Country Park Start at the Visitor Centre with a talk from the Essex Bat Group, and then explore the park with bat detectors looking out for different species flying over. Countryside Ranger 01206 853588 Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Bring a torch. Cost: £3 donation per adult. Event time: 8:15pm until 10:15pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TL 998 270 Visitor Centre. Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill
Bat Walk Saturday 22nd May - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 20.40 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.

Elsenham Church Bat Event Saturday, 22nd May. A chance to encounter the chiropteran occupants of this historic church in the company of experienced bat folk. Pipistrelles, brown long-eared, probable Natterer's and possible serotine. Free event. Elsenham is just N of Stansted airport at TL 542 259 Contact Roger & Sylvia Jiggins r.jiggins@btconnect .com 01376 324311
Bat Evening Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon Visitor Centre Saturday 4th September 8pm - 10.00 pm The evening will start with a short talk looking at the bats that can be found on the reserve and then we will be going out on to the reserve with bat detectors. Leader Frank Last. Please contact the centre direct to book your place. Requested donations apply Langdon Nature Reserve, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB Tel 01628 419103

Bat Evening Friday 10 September - Wivenhoe Woods Take a walk with bat experts from Essex Bat Group through the woods, using bat detectors to find out what species are living there. Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Cost: £3 donation. Event time: 7pm - 9pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TM 035 223 Rosabelle Avenue car park. Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill

Bat Evening Friday 17 September - Lexden Park Take a walk with bat experts from Essex Bat Group through the Park, using bat detectors and find out what species are living there. Normally exceptional views of bats are gained over the lake. Countryside Ranger 01206 853588 Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Cost: £3 donation per. Event time: 6.45pm - 9pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TL 971 250 Car park off Church Lane. Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill
Bat Walk Saturday 18th September - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 18.50 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.

Bat Walk Saturday 18th September - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 18.50 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.

Bat Walk Saturday 25th September - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 18.30 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.

For further information or suggestions for future events please contact Becky Gibson beckyg@essexwt.org.uk We hope you enjoy the events for 2010 Becky Gibson ---- EBG Programme Secretary