Events Calendar

  • Sat
    08
    Sep
    2018
    Sun
    09
    Sep
    2018
    2pm-5pmDry Street Church Hall, SS16 5FP

    Free exhibition. Refreshments Available.

    More information

  • Wed
    12
    Sep
    2018
    8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Ken Adams.

  • Wed
    10
    Oct
    2018
    8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Mary Smith.

  • Wed
    14
    Nov
    2018
    8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Chris Curran.

  • 8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Chris Curran, with an opportunity to meet the Langdon Reserve Warden Josh Childs.

  • Wed
    12
    Dec
    2018
    8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

    Followed by members' Christmas social evening, with refreshments.

  • Wed
    09
    Jan
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers' Association

  • Wed
    13
    Feb
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer

  • Wed
    13
    Mar
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart

  • Tue
    19
    Mar
    2019
    7.15pm for 7.30pmChrist Church, Gateway Service Road, Wickford SS12 9FW

    Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust

  • Wed
    10
    Apr
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Simon Taylor

  • Wed
    08
    May
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    Followed by a social evening and members' photo competition, with wine and cheese.

  • Wed
    12
    Jun
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Ian Mercer

  • Wed
    11
    Sep
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Essex and Suffolk Water on preserving and enhancing Hanningfield and Abberton Reservoir for the environment, wildlife and the benefit of local communities.

  • Wed
    09
    Oct
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Graham Mee

  • Wed
    13
    Nov
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield

  • Wed
    11
    Dec
    2019
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    With illustrations by Dr Rod Cole
    Followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments

  • Wed
    08
    Jan
    2020
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers' Association. Looking at plants, planting styles and pratises to attract pollinators and keep a year round interest.

  • Wed
    12
    Feb
    2020
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    An illustrated talk by John Matthews. The talk will explore the adventurous life of Alfred Russell Wallace and describe an HLF funded project to make his role better known in Thurrock and beyond.

  • Wed
    11
    Mar
    2020
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX

    Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

  • Wed
    08
    Dec
    2021
    8 PM to 10 PMMethodist Church Emanuel Road Langdon Hills SS166EX

    You are invited to join us for the 2021 BNHS Christmas Social at The Langdon Hills Methodist Church in Emanuel Road.  The event will be held in the worship area which is accessed through the doors at the rear of the church.

    Owing to the Covid restrictions on catering still in place we are asking you not to bring any refreshments this year. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and biscuits will be available using recyclable cups and plates.

    Rod Cole will be telling us about his involvement with an exciting new nature reserve near his home in Somerset and will signing copies of his new book " A Tribute to Langdon".  Copies of which will be available at the members price of £!2.99.

    During the evening there will be an opportunity for you to show other members any wildlife themed pictures that have been taken since the beginning of the Covid lockdown, these can be either printed copies or jpeg files on a memory device.

    The Committee look forward to seeing you there.

  • Wed
    09
    Mar
    2022
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Speaker TBC

  • Wed
    13
    Apr
    2022
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    A talk by Dougal Urquhart

  • Wed
    11
    May
    2022
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
  • Wed
    08
    Jun
    2022
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
  • Wed
    08
    Mar
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    This evening we shall be hosting the inter society quiz so if you are coming then please get there early. The teams involved are as follows.

    1.BNHS

    2.Wickford Wildlife Society

    3.Wakering and Natural History Society

    4.South Essex Wildlife Trust Local Group

    It should be a lively evening where the audience can also test their knowledge.

  • Wed
    12
    Apr
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Josh Childs, Basildon Council Biodiversity Officer, will speak about ongoing work and plans for Basildon’s nature reserves and other open spaces

  • Wed
    10
    May
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Our Annual General Meeting, Glenn will circulate details after the next BNHS committee meeting.

  • Wed
    14
    Jun
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    After a short history of Marks Hill, our nature reserve, Glenn will be giving an update on what the work parties have been up to in recent years.

  • Wed
    21
    Feb
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Speaker to be Jo Lomas from Bug Life, who will talk about brownfield sites, specifically the Canvey Wick, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it's importance for invertebrates.

  • Wed
    13
    Mar
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Martin Singleton will give a talk on the birds of Ecuador entitled Birding, Andes to Amazon.

  • Mon
    18
    Mar
    2024
    To be confirmedTo be confirmed

    The annual Inter Society Quiz, this year hosted by the Wickford Wildlife Group. Details of the venue and time will be given nearer to the event.

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