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				<title>Nov 3, 2026 - Inter Society Quiz Hosted By The BNHS</title>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Nov 3, 2026 19:00:00 - Langdon Hills Methodist Church
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				<title>Jan 14, 2026 - Bird Aware-Essex Coast</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jan 14, 2026 19:00:00 - Methodist Church corner of Laindon High Road and Emanuel Rd.
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				<title>Dec 10, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Dec 10, 2025 19:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
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				<title>Nov 12, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Nov 12, 2025 19:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
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				<title>Oct 8, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 8, 2025 19:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
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				<title>Aug 12, 2025 - River Crouch Walk from Wallasea Island</title>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Aug 12, 2025 14:00:00 - Wallasea Island Reserve
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				<title>Jul 15, 2025 - River Thames Walk From Coalhouse Fort</title>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jul 15, 2025 14:00:00 - Meet at Coalhouse Fort,  East Tilbury
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				<title>Jun 21, 2025 - Longest Day Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Jun 21, 2025 19:00:00 - St Mary&#039;s Church, Crown Hill
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				<title>Jun 11, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jun 11, 2025 19:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Ella Gregg will be the speaker this evening telling us all about Bats!
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					Jun 11, 2025 19:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Ella Gregg will be the speaker this evening telling us all about Bats!:
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				<title>May 14, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					May 14, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd &lt;strong&gt;.BNHS  AGM   All members are welcome. Please hunt out any old maps of the area you may have. We are looking at changes in habitats around the Langdon Ridge and wider area and would be interested in seeing them.&lt;/strong&gt;
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					May 14, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd &lt;strong&gt;.BNHS  AGM   All members are welcome. Please hunt out any old maps of the area you may have. We are looking at changes in habitats around the Langdon Ridge and wider area and would be interested in seeing them.&lt;/strong&gt;:
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				<title>Apr 26, 2025 - Outdoor Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Apr 26, 2025 14:00:00 - One Tree Hill, South Car ParkWe have a wildlife walk this Saturday, 26th April. Meeting in One Tree Hill south car park at 2pm for an exploration of the wood and meadows around Martinhole. Orchids in flower have been reported and the bluebells should be spectacular.
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					Apr 26, 2025 14:00:00 - One Tree Hill, South Car ParkWe have a wildlife walk this Saturday, 26th April. Meeting in One Tree Hill south car park at 2pm for an exploration of the wood and meadows around Martinhole. Orchids in flower have been reported and the bluebells should be spectacular.:
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				<title>Apr 9, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Apr 9, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Apr 9, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Mar 12, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 12, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Mar 12, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Feb 12, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Feb 12, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Feb 12, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Jan 8, 2025 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jan 8, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Jan 8, 2025 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Jan 1, 2025 - New Years Day Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Jan 1, 2025 10:00:00 - Delmores car park
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				<title>Dec 11, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Dec 11, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd BNHS Christmas social evening
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					Dec 11, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd BNHS Christmas social evening:
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				<title>Nov 13, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Nov 13, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Nov 13, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Oct 9, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 9, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Oct 9, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Sep 11, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 11, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised
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					Sep 11, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd Speaker to be advised:
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				<title>Jun 12, 2024 - Geology Of Essex</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jun 12, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdIan and Ross Mercer will talk on the &quot;Geology of Essex&quot; with emphasis on the Langdon Ridge. They will also have fossils for examination and handling.
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					Jun 12, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdIan and Ross Mercer will talk on the &quot;Geology of Essex&quot; with emphasis on the Langdon Ridge. They will also have fossils for examination and handling.:
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				<title>May 8, 2024 - AGM</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					May 8, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdAll 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.

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					May 8, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdAll 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.

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				<title>Apr 28, 2024 - Bluebell Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Apr 28, 2024 10:00:00 - Beacon Car Park At The End Of Dry St.&lt;img class=&quot;alignright size-medium wp-image-9249&quot; src=&quot;https://bnhs.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bluebells-1-300x199.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;199&quot; /&gt;
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					Apr 28, 2024 10:00:00 - Beacon Car Park At The End Of Dry St.&lt;img class=&quot;alignright size-medium wp-image-9249&quot; src=&quot;https://bnhs.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bluebells-1-300x199.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;199&quot; /&gt;:
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				<title>Apr 10, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Apr 10, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker to be arranged
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					Apr 10, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker to be arranged:
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				<title>Mar 18, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Mar 18, 2024 To be confirmed - To be confirmedThe 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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					Mar 18, 2024 To be confirmed - To be confirmedThe 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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				<title>Mar 13, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Mar 13, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdMartin Singleton will give a talk on the birds of Ecuador entitled Birding, Andes to Amazon.
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					Mar 13, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdMartin Singleton will give a talk on the birds of Ecuador entitled Birding, Andes to Amazon.:
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				<title>Feb 21, 2024 - Indoor Meeting (Date updated)</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Feb 21, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker 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&#039;s importance for invertebrates.
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					Feb 21, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker 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&#039;s importance for invertebrates.:
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				<title>Jan 10, 2024 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Jan 10, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdTerri Dawson will give an illustrated talk on her work with the charity The Wilderness Foundation
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					Jan 10, 2024 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdTerri Dawson will give an illustrated talk on her work with the charity The Wilderness Foundation:
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				<title>Jan 1, 2024 - Outdoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Jan 1, 2024 10:00:00 - Car park in DelmoresNew Years Day Walk around Marks Hill
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					Jan 1, 2024 10:00:00 - Car park in DelmoresNew Years Day Walk around Marks Hill:
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				<title>Dec 13, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Dec 13, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSocial evening
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					Dec 13, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSocial evening:
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				<title>Nov 8, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Nov 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdBrian Dawson will give an illustrated talk titled &quot;Pinnipeds (seals) and Me&quot;, 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
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					Nov 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdBrian Dawson will give an illustrated talk titled &quot;Pinnipeds (seals) and Me&quot;, 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:
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				<title>Oct 14, 2023 - Outdoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Oct 14, 2023 10:00:00 - Delmores car parkThere will be an &quot;Autumn Wander&quot; around Marks Hill to see whats going on at this very colourful time of the year.
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					Oct 14, 2023 10:00:00 - Delmores car parkThere will be an &quot;Autumn Wander&quot; around Marks Hill to see whats going on at this very colourful time of the year.:
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				<title>Oct 11, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Oct 11, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdThe 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.

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					Oct 11, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdThe 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.

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				<title>Jun 14, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jun 14, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdAfter 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.
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					Jun 14, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdAfter 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.:
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				<title>May 10, 2023 - Indoor Meeting - AGM</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					May 10, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdOur Annual General Meeting, Glenn will circulate details after the next BNHS committee meeting.
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					May 10, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdOur Annual General Meeting, Glenn will circulate details after the next BNHS committee meeting.:
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				<title>Apr 29, 2023 - Outdoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Apr 29, 2023 10:00:00 - St Mary&#039;s Church Our yearly bluebell walk through Hall Wood and Lincewood. Meet at St. Mary’s Church at 10am.
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					Apr 29, 2023 10:00:00 - St Mary&#039;s Church Our yearly bluebell walk through Hall Wood and Lincewood. Meet at St. Mary’s Church at 10am.:
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				<title>Apr 15, 2023 - Outdoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Apr 15, 2023 10:00:00 - Meeting in Delmores Car ParkSpring birdwatch in Marks Hill and Willow Park. Meeting in Delmores car park at 10am.
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					Apr 15, 2023 10:00:00 - Meeting in Delmores Car ParkSpring birdwatch in Marks Hill and Willow Park. Meeting in Delmores car park at 10am.:
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				<title>Apr 12, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Apr 12, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdJosh Childs, Basildon Council Biodiversity Officer, will speak about ongoing work and plans for Basildon’s nature reserves and other open spaces
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					Apr 12, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdJosh Childs, Basildon Council Biodiversity Officer, will speak about ongoing work and plans for Basildon’s nature reserves and other open spaces:
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				<title>Mar 8, 2023 - Indoor Meeting - Inter Society Quiz</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Mar 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdThis 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.
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					Mar 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdThis 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.:
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				<title>Feb 8, 2023 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					Feb 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker to be announced
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					Feb 8, 2023 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker to be announced:
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				<title>Jun 8, 2022 - Indoor Meeting - Speaker TBC</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Jun 8, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
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				<title>May 11, 2022 - AGM and Social Evening</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					May 11, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual Rd
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				<title>Apr 16, 2022 - Bluebell Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Apr 16, 2022 10:00:00 - St Marys and All Saints ChurchMeet at St Marys and All Saints Church at 10am for walk through Hall Wood to Lincewood.
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					Apr 16, 2022 10:00:00 - St Marys and All Saints ChurchMeet at St Marys and All Saints Church at 10am for walk through Hall Wood to Lincewood.:
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				<title>Apr 13, 2022 - Indoor Meeting - The Red Squirrels of West Mersea</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Apr 13, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdA talk by Dougal Urquhart
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					Apr 13, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdA talk by Dougal Urquhart:
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				<title>Mar 28, 2022 - Inter-Society Quiz</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Other</category>
				<description>
					Mar 28, 2022 19:30:00 - Community Centre, 94/100 Hight St., Gt Wakering, SS3 0EJInter-society quiz hosted by Gt Wakering Group
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					Mar 28, 2022 19:30:00 - Community Centre, 94/100 Hight St., Gt Wakering, SS3 0EJInter-society quiz hosted by Gt Wakering Group:
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				<title>Mar 9, 2022 - Indoor Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 9, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker TBC
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					Mar 9, 2022 20:00:00 - Methodist Church, corner of Laindon High Rd and Emanual RdSpeaker TBC:
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				<title>Mar 5, 2022 - Birdwatch</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 5, 2022 10:00:00 - RSPB Reserve, Bowers Marsh
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				<title>Jan 1, 2022 - New Years&#039; Day Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jan 1, 2022 10:00:00 - Marks&#039; Hill Wood - Delmores car parkWe are delighted to be able to report that we are holding our first traditional first New Year&#039;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&#039;s the perfect way to start the year.

Meet at Delmores car park at 10.am
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					Jan 1, 2022 10:00:00 - Marks&#039; Hill Wood - Delmores car parkWe are delighted to be able to report that we are holding our first traditional first New Year&#039;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&#039;s the perfect way to start the year.

Meet at Delmores car park at 10.am:
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				<title>Dec 8, 2021 - Christmas Social 2021</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Dec 8, 2021 8 PM to 10 PM - Methodist Church Emanuel Road Langdon Hills SS166EXYou 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 &quot; A Tribute to Langdon&quot;.  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.
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					Dec 8, 2021 8 PM to 10 PM - Methodist Church Emanuel Road Langdon Hills SS166EXYou 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 &quot; A Tribute to Langdon&quot;.  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.:
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				<title>Mar 11, 2020 - Ecology of the tidal Thames [CANCELLED]</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 11, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXUnfortunately this event has been cancelled.
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					Mar 11, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXUnfortunately this event has been cancelled.:
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				<title>Mar 7, 2020 - Birdwatch</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 7, 2020 10:00:00 - RSPB Reserve Car Park, West Canvey Marshes, Canvey Island SS8 0QR
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				<title>Feb 12, 2020 - Alfred Russel Wallace &amp; his contribution to the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Feb 12, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn 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.
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					Feb 12, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn 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.:
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				<title>Jan 8, 2020 - Planting for Bees, Butterflies and other pollinators</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Jan 8, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers&#039; Association. Looking at plants, planting styles and pratises to attract pollinators and keep a year round interest.
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					Jan 8, 2020 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers&#039; Association. Looking at plants, planting styles and pratises to attract pollinators and keep a year round interest.:
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				<title>Jan 1, 2020 - Annual Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jan 1, 2020 10:00:00 - Delmores car park SS16 6LR  The usual annual walk around Marks Hill
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					Jan 1, 2020 10:00:00 - Delmores car park SS16 6LR  The usual annual walk around Marks Hill:
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				<title>Dec 11, 2019 - Greetings from Somerset</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Dec 11, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXWith illustrations by Dr Rod Cole  
Followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments

				</description>
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					Dec 11, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXWith illustrations by Dr Rod Cole  
Followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments
:
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				<title>Nov 13, 2019 - Amphibians and Reptiles, native and non-native</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Nov 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield
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					Nov 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield:
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				<title>Oct 19, 2019 - Fungi Foray</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 19, 2019 11:00:00 - Delmores car park, SS16 6LRJoint meeting with Essex Field Club &amp;amp; Wickford Wildlife Society. Meet at 11 am at Delmores car park, SS16 6LR. Bring lunch if staying all day
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					Oct 19, 2019 11:00:00 - Delmores car park, SS16 6LRJoint meeting with Essex Field Club &amp;amp; Wickford Wildlife Society. Meet at 11 am at Delmores car park, SS16 6LR. Bring lunch if staying all day:
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				<title>Oct 9, 2019 - Magnificent migration</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 9, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Graham Mee
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					Oct 9, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Graham Mee:
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				<title>Oct 7, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 7, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					Oct 7, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Sep 15, 2019 - Just a walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 15, 2019 10:00:00 - Delmores car park SS16 6LRA walk around Marks Hill, probably meeting up with our Work Party on the way.

				</description>
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					Sep 15, 2019 10:00:00 - Delmores car park SS16 6LRA walk around Marks Hill, probably meeting up with our Work Party on the way.
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				<title>Sep 11, 2019 - Conservation</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 11, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn 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.
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					Sep 11, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn 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.:
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				<title>Sep 2, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 2, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					Sep 2, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Aug 11, 2019 - Essex Natural History Show</title>
				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Other</category>
				<description>
					Aug 11, 2019 11am-5pm - The Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, SS16 4UHCraft activities, badge making, natural history displays, wildlife walks, pond dipping &amp;amp; lots more! Free entry. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal/p/Essex+Natural+History+Show&quot;&gt;More information »&lt;/a&gt;
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					Aug 11, 2019 11am-5pm - The Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, SS16 4UHCraft activities, badge making, natural history displays, wildlife walks, pond dipping &amp;amp; lots more! Free entry. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal/p/Essex+Natural+History+Show&quot;&gt;More information »&lt;/a&gt;:
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				<title>Aug 5, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Aug 5, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					Aug 5, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Jul 6, 2019 - Butterfly safari at Marks Hill/Willow Park</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jul 6, 2019 10:00:00 - Green gate and seat in Staneway.Nearby postcode SS16 5RN.  Parking will be inside the green gate – no parking allowed on the verge.
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					Jul 6, 2019 10:00:00 - Green gate and seat in Staneway.Nearby postcode SS16 5RN.  Parking will be inside the green gate – no parking allowed on the verge.:
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				<title>Jul 1, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jul 1, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					Jul 1, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Jun 21, 2019 - Midsummer Day walk</title>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jun 21, 2019 7.15pm for 7.30pm - Westley Heights car park SS16 6HUJoint meeting with Wickford Wildlife Society.
Followed by refreshments at Miller &amp; Carter, High Road, Langdon Hills
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					Jun 21, 2019 7.15pm for 7.30pm - Westley Heights car park SS16 6HUJoint meeting with Wickford Wildlife Society.
Followed by refreshments at Miller &amp; Carter, High Road, Langdon Hills:
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				<title>Jun 12, 2019 - Jade – culture, origins and substance</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Jun 12, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by  Ian Mercer
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					Jun 12, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by  Ian Mercer:
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				<title>Jun 3, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jun 3, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					Jun 3, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>May 8, 2019 - AGM</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					May 8, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXFollowed by a social evening and members&#039; photo competition, with wine and cheese.
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					May 8, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXFollowed by a social evening and members&#039; photo competition, with wine and cheese.:
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				<title>May 6, 2019 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					May 6, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.
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					May 6, 2019 Dusk - Green gate and seat in StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Apr 27, 2019 - Bluebell walk</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Apr 27, 2019 10:00:00 - St. Mary&#039;s &amp;amp; All Saints Church car park, Langdon Hills SS16 6HY
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				<title>Apr 10, 2019 - Slugs: a life of slime</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Apr 10, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Simon Taylor
				</description>
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					Apr 10, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Simon Taylor:
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				<title>Mar 19, 2019 - Inter-Society Quiz</title>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 19, 2019 7.15pm for 7.30pm - Christ Church, Gateway Service Road, Wickford   SS12 9FW  Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust 
				</description>
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					Mar 19, 2019 7.15pm for 7.30pm - Christ Church, Gateway Service Road, Wickford   SS12 9FW  Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust :
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				<title>Mar 13, 2019 - Moths and Butterflies of Mersea</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart
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					Mar 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart:
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				<title>Mar 9, 2019 - Birdwatch</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Mar 9, 2019 10:00:00 - Thameside Nature Park, Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0RNMeet at 10am at the car park
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					Mar 9, 2019 10:00:00 - Thameside Nature Park, Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0RNMeet at 10am at the car park:
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				<title>Feb 13, 2019 - Home and Away</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Feb 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer
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					Feb 13, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer:
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				<title>Jan 9, 2019 - Explorations in Bee Space</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Jan 9, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers&#039; Association
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					Jan 9, 2019 20:00:00 - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers&#039; Association:
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				<title>Jan 1, 2019 - Annual Walk</title>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jan 1, 2019 Meet at 10am - Delmores Car Park SS16 6 LRThe usual annual walk around Marks Hill and Hoppit Shaw.
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					Jan 1, 2019 Meet at 10am - Delmores Car Park SS16 6 LRThe usual annual walk around Marks Hill and Hoppit Shaw.:
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				<title>Dec 12, 2018 - Mother of Pearl and its uses</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
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					Dec 12, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

Followed by members&#039; Christmas social evening, with refreshments.
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					Dec 12, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

Followed by members&#039; Christmas social evening, with refreshments.:
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				<title>Nov 14, 2018 - Creating a Sensory Garden</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Nov 14, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chris Curran, with an opportunity to meet the Langdon Reserve Warden Josh Childs.


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					Nov 14, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chris Curran, with an opportunity to meet the Langdon Reserve Warden Josh Childs.

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				<title>Nov 14, 2018 - The Langdon Regeneration Project</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Nov 14, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chris Curran.
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					Nov 14, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Chris Curran.:
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				<title>Oct 13, 2018 - Fungi Foray</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
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					Oct 13, 2018 Meet at 11am - Crowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane, CM11 1QLJoint 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.
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					Oct 13, 2018 Meet at 11am - Crowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane, CM11 1QLJoint 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.:
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				<title>Oct 10, 2018 - Speaking up for Wild Plants</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Oct 10, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Mary Smith.
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					Oct 10, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Mary Smith.:
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				<title>Sep 12, 2018 - Salt marshes: botany and ecology</title>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 12, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Ken Adams.
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					Sep 12, 2018 8-10pm - Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NXAn illustrated talk by Ken Adams.:
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				<title>Sep 8-9, 2018 - Exhibition of Wildlife Photography</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Indoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 8-9, 2018 2pm-5pm - Dry Street Church Hall, SS16 5FPFree exhibition. Refreshments Available.

&lt;a href=&quot;https://bnhs.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/An-Exhibition-of-Wildlife-Photography2018.pdf&quot;&gt;More information&lt;/a&gt;
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					Sep 8-9, 2018 2pm-5pm - Dry Street Church Hall, SS16 5FPFree exhibition. Refreshments Available.

&lt;a href=&quot;https://bnhs.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/An-Exhibition-of-Wildlife-Photography2018.pdf&quot;&gt;More information&lt;/a&gt;:
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				<title>Sep 2, 2018 - Evening Recording Meeting</title>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Sep 2, 2018 Dusk - Green Gate, StanewaySubject 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.
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					Sep 2, 2018 Dusk - Green Gate, StanewaySubject 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.:
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				<title>Jul 7, 2018 - Butterfly Safari at Marks Hill/Willow Park</title>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category>Outdoor</category>
				<description>
					Jul 7, 2018 10-12am - Marks HillMeet 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.
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					Jul 7, 2018 10-12am - Marks HillMeet 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.:
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