June 2nd- 6th BNA trip to  Dorset staying at The Bridge House Hotel (01202 578828) Advanced Booking Only. Contact Brian Sims for details. 01271 343607. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Sunday, June 22nd A guided walk around Woodhouse organic farm for wild flower meadows, birds, butterflies, dragonflies and possibly deer and otter.Meet at the CP* at 10.15am  or at 11.00am if going direct  (Map Ref SS 714 221) (Post code EX36 4JH). Steepish in places. Packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX

Sunday, July 13th Discover some wild plant properties on a herbal plant walk on Braunton Burrows led by John Breeds. Meet at the Sandy Lane car park (Map Ref SS 463 350) at 11.00 am. Car park charge. Bring a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX

Sunday, August 17th Another requested walk around Halsdon Nature Reserve, Dolton, through woodland and along side the River Torridge for possible kingfisher and sand martins. Meet at 11.00 am at the lower entrance (Map Ref  SS 560 117) with sturdy footwear and a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards.

Sunday, September 7th A walk along the banks of the picturesque River Barle at Tarr Steps. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or in the Tarr Steps car park at 11.00am (Map Ref SS 872 323) Bring a packed lunch. Level walking apart from the car park down to the river and back. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by…

Tuesday,  October 21st The red deer rut on Exmoor. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or if going direct then at the Simonsbath  car park which has toilets (Map Ref SS 774 394) at 10.30 am. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothing and suitable footwear. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX

Saturday, November 8th  Annual General Meal,  at the Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho!, 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. After the meal there will be entertainment before the serious part of the evening when you decide what outings you would like for your branch in the forthcoming year. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX

Sunday, December 7th Coach trip to the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust site at Slimbridge. Leaving Kingsley Statue in Bideford at 8.00 am and picking up by prior arrangement at Instow, Yelland, Fremington and Bickington before Barnstaple Square at 8.30 am. Return journey at 4.30 pm after the “feeding frenzy”.Although there is a restaurant on site its best to bring your own refreshments as well as suitable clothing and footwear. Non members welcome.