Events Calendar

  • Sat
    07
    Jul
    2018
    10-12amMarks Hill
    Outdoor

    Meet at 10am at the green gate and seat in Staneway. Nearby postcode SS16 5RN.

    Parking will be inside the green gate - no parking allowed on the verge.

  • Sun
    02
    Sep
    2018
    DuskGreen Gate, Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. This meeting is very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

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

    Free exhibition. Refreshments Available.

    More information

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

    An illustrated talk by Ken Adams.

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

    An illustrated talk by Mary Smith.

  • Sat
    13
    Oct
    2018
    Meet at 11amCrowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane, CM11 1QL
    Outdoor

    Joint meeting with Essex Field Club and Wickford Wildlife Society.

    Meet at 11am at Crowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane near Hanningfield Visitor Centre.

    Bring lunch if staying all day.

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

    An illustrated talk by Chris Curran.

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

    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
    Indoor

    An illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

    Followed by members' Christmas social evening, with refreshments.

  • Tue
    01
    Jan
    2019
    Meet at 10amDelmores Car Park SS16 6 LR
    Outdoor

    The usual annual walk around Marks Hill and Hoppit Shaw.

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

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

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

    An illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer

  • Sat
    09
    Mar
    2019
    10:00 amThameside Nature Park, Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0RN
    Outdoor

    Meet at 10am at the car park

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

    An illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart

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

    Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust

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

    An illustrated talk by Simon Taylor

  • Sat
    27
    Apr
    2019
    10:00 amSt. Mary's & All Saints Church car park, Langdon Hills SS16 6HY
    Outdoor
  • Mon
    06
    May
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

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

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

  • Mon
    03
    Jun
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

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

    An illustrated talk by Ian Mercer

  • Fri
    21
    Jun
    2019
    7.15pm for 7.30pmWestley Heights car park SS16 6HU
    Outdoor

    Joint meeting with Wickford Wildlife Society.
    Followed by refreshments at Miller & Carter, High Road, Langdon Hills

  • Mon
    01
    Jul
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

  • Sat
    06
    Jul
    2019
    10:00 amGreen gate and seat in Staneway.
    Outdoor

    Nearby postcode SS16 5RN. Parking will be inside the green gate – no parking allowed on the verge.

  • Mon
    05
    Aug
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

  • Sun
    11
    Aug
    2019
    11am-5pmThe Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, SS16 4UH
    Other

    Craft activities, badge making, natural history displays, wildlife walks, pond dipping & lots more! Free entry. More information »

  • Mon
    02
    Sep
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

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

    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.

  • Sun
    15
    Sep
    2019
    10:00 amDelmores car park SS16 6LR
    Outdoor

    A walk around Marks Hill, probably meeting up with our Work Party on the way.

  • Mon
    07
    Oct
    2019
    DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
    Outdoor

    Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway.  Bring a torch.  Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.

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

    An illustrated talk by Graham Mee

  • Sat
    19
    Oct
    2019
    11:00 amDelmores car park, SS16 6LR
    Outdoor

    Joint meeting with Essex Field Club & Wickford Wildlife Society. Meet at 11 am at Delmores car park, SS16 6LR. Bring lunch if staying all day

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

    An illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield

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

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

  • Wed
    01
    Jan
    2020
    10:00 amDelmores car park SS16 6LR
    Outdoor

    The usual annual walk around Marks Hill

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

    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
    Indoor

    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.

  • Sat
    07
    Mar
    2020
    10:00 amRSPB Reserve Car Park, West Canvey Marshes, Canvey Island SS8 0QR
    Outdoor
  • Wed
    11
    Mar
    2020
    8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
    Indoor

    Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

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

    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.

  • Sat
    01
    Jan
    2022
    10:00 amMarks' Hill Wood - Delmores car park
    Outdoor

    We are delighted to be able to report that we are holding our first traditional first New Year's Day walk around Marks Hill Nature Reserve since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Management work resumed in the reserve in September 2021 and much has been achieved by the dedicated band of volunteers, meadows have been cut, glades have been extended along the footpaths and work is just starting on coppicing in a area of woodland between Gladstone Road and the meadow.  Please come and join us as we take a gentle stroll around the reserve, it's the perfect way to start the year.

    Meet at Delmores car park at 10.am

  • Sat
    05
    Mar
    2022
    10:00 amRSPB Reserve, Bowers Marsh
    Outdoor
  • Wed
    09
    Mar
    2022
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker TBC

  • Mon
    28
    Mar
    2022
    7:30 pmCommunity Centre, 94/100 Hight St., Gt Wakering, SS3 0EJ
    Other

    Inter-society quiz hosted by Gt Wakering Group

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

    A talk by Dougal Urquhart

  • Sat
    16
    Apr
    2022
    10:00 amSt Marys and All Saints Church
    Outdoor

    Meet at St Marys and All Saints Church at 10am for walk through Hall Wood to Lincewood.

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

    Speaker to be announced

  • Wed
    08
    Mar
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    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
    Indoor

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

  • Sat
    15
    Apr
    2023
    10:00 amMeeting in Delmores Car Park
    Outdoor

    Spring birdwatch in Marks Hill and Willow Park. Meeting in Delmores car park at 10am.

  • Sat
    29
    Apr
    2023
    10:00 amSt Mary's Church
    Outdoor

    Our yearly bluebell walk through Hall Wood and Lincewood. Meet at St. Mary’s Church at 10am.

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

    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
    Indoor

    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
    11
    Oct
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    The speaker will be Sue Goss from the Mill Meadows Society. She will be giving an illustrated talk on the history and management of the Mill Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ).

    Please remember to bring your own mugs.

     

  • Sat
    14
    Oct
    2023
    10:00 amDelmores car park

    There will be an "Autumn Wander" around Marks Hill to see whats going on at this very colourful time of the year.

  • Wed
    08
    Nov
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Brian Dawson will give an illustrated talk titled "Pinnipeds (seals) and Me", which is also the title of his new book. This will be available at a very reasonable price of £5.00. Brian has led many seal and birdwatching boat trips around the Essex coast, camera always at the ready

  • Wed
    13
    Dec
    2023
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Social evening

  • Mon
    01
    Jan
    2024
    10:00 amCar park in Delmores
    Outdoor

    New Years Day Walk around Marks Hill

  • Wed
    10
    Jan
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Terri Dawson will give an illustrated talk on her work with the charity The Wilderness Foundation

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

    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
    Indoor

    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
    Indoor

    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.

  • Wed
    10
    Apr
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd

    Speaker to be arranged

  • Sun
    28
    Apr
    2024
    10:00 amBeacon Car Park At The End Of Dry St.
    Outdoor

  • Wed
    08
    May
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    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.

     

  • Wed
    12
    Jun
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    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.

  • Wed
    11
    Sep
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    09
    Oct
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

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

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    11
    Dec
    2024
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    BNHS social evening

  • Wed
    08
    Jan
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    12
    Feb
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    12
    Mar
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    09
    Apr
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

  • Wed
    14
    May
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    BNHS  AGM

  • Wed
    11
    Jun
    2025
    8:00 pmMethodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
    Indoor

    Speaker to be advised

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