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NEWSLETTER No. 11 -  Summer 1984

WEST MIDLANDS BRANCH, BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION

 

We have made one or two changes this year in the way we have organised our Summer programme. Firstly, although we would still like members to book field trips in advance, we would like to make it clear that it is possible to book Trips individually nearer the date rather than booking ahead some months in advance, which we know some members find difficult. Members may turn up on the day without booking, but always risk that we may have left the rendezvous point if we believe the party to be complete. If people have booked, we always wait at least 10 minutes after the allotted time for latecomers, and try where possible to leave directions under the windscreen wipers of a car - look for a BBCS sticker. Secondly, we have decided to experiment with the dates and times of some of our trips. Sunday has always proved the most popular day in the past, but we know some members find this difficult, so this year we have arranged a couple of our field trips for a Saturday. We are also experimenting with some half day trips which we hope will appeal to members who are reluctant to commit themselves for various reasons for a whole day.

We look forward to another successful Summer programme and would be pleased to hear from members of any future improvements they might suggest.


SUMMER PROGRAMME


Sunday, May 27th

Morning: Flecknoe Railway Cutting (Green Hairstreak)
Meet 11.00 a.m. at bridge west of Flecknoe village
O.S. Map 151 Grid Ref: 497644
Afternoon: Harbury Spoilbank (Wood White)
Meet 2.30 p.m. at reserve entrance east of Harbury village
O.S, Map 151 Grid Ref: 385598
Leader: David Porter


Sunday, June 10th.

A Cotswold Journey (Duke of Burgundy, Pearl bordered Fritillary)
Meet 11.30 a.m. at lay by on minor road east of Miserden
O.S. Map 163 Grid Ref: 947081
Leader: Terry Green


Saturday, June 16th

Morning: Ufton Fields (Small Blue)
Meet 11.00 a.m. at reserve entrance south of Ufton village
O.S, Map 151 Grid Ref: 378615
Afternoon: Stockton Cutting (Small Blue)
Meet 2.30 p.m. on roadside verge near the Boat Inn, Stockton
O.S. Map 151 Grid Ref: 438650
Leader: Pete Salmon


Sunday, July lst

Trip to the Shropshire Mosses (Large Heath)
Meet 11.30 a.m. at T - junction in Dobson's Bridge near telephone box
O.S. Map 126 Grid Ref: 495343
Leader: Mike Williams


Saturday, July 7th

Morning: Wolford Wood, S. Warks (White Admiral)
Meet 11.00 a.m. in centre of Great Wolford village near Church
O.S. Map 151 Grid Ref: 249346
Afternoon: Oxhouse Farm (Marbled White)
Meet 2.30 p.m. at the Farm just off the Fosse Way south of Combrook turn
Look for the BBCS sign
O.S. Map 151 Grid Ref: 299508
Leader: Roger Smith


Sunday, July 15th

COTSWOLD BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL - Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Glos

BUTTERFLY WEEKEND

Saturday, July 21st

Excursion to Haugh wood, Herefordshire (White letter Hairstreak, White Admiral)
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Forestry Commission Car Park on road between Mordiford and
Woolhope
O.S. Map 149 Grid Ref: 593365
Leader: Martyn Davies

Sunday, July 22nd

Exploring the N. Staffs limestones (Northern Brown Argus)
Meet 11.30 a.m. at Peak District National Park picnic site north of Blore village
O.S. Map 119 Grid Ref: 135500
Leader: Richard Warren


Sunday, July 29th

Wyre Forest BBCS reserve Open Day (Silver-washed Fritillary)
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Hawkbatch picnic area off B4194 Bewdley - Bridgnorth road
O.S. Map 138  Grid Ref: 762777
Leader: Mike Williams


Sunday, August 5th

Expedition to Earls Hill, Shropshire (Dark Green Fritillary, Grayling)
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Alexander & Duncan's Garage at Pontesford on A488
O.S. Map 126 Grid Ref: 408062
Leader: Dave Smith


Sunday, August 26th

Annual "Pilgrimage" to Bernwood (.Brown Hairstreak)
Meet 11.00 a.m. outside Oakley Church on B4011 Thame-Bicester road
O.S Map 165 Grid Ref: 642123
Leader: David Porter
 

All trips will take place whatever the weather - we have often found that the butterflies are not so easily put off as our members! The branch tries to help those with transport difficulties where it can - if you need a lift ring Stourport 4860 at least two weeks before the date of the trip. Although nothing dire has happened to anyone taking part in one of our trips (yet!), members coming on field trips must realise they do so at their own risk. Please return the enclosed booking form as soon as you can plus the appropriate booking fee.



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