Events Calendar

Free exhibition. Refreshments Available.

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An illustrated talk by Ken Adams.

An illustrated talk by Mary Smith.

An illustrated talk by Chris Curran.

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

An illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

Followed by members' Christmas social evening, with refreshments.

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

An illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer

An illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart

Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust

An illustrated talk by Simon Taylor

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

An illustrated talk by Ian Mercer

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.

An illustrated talk by Graham Mee

An illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield

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

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.

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.

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

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.

Speaker TBC

A talk by Dougal Urquhart

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

All members are welcome. Drinks will be provided but please bring nibbles to share. Printed photographs are welcome. If you have not paid this years membership fees you will be able to do so this evening.

Ian and Ross Mercer will talk on the "Geology of Essex" with emphasis on the Langdon Ridge. They will also have fossils for examination and handling.

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