Discover the flora and fauna of the privately owned Field Irish Farm near Bradworthy which has been farmed alongside nature for generations. Meet at 11.00 am (Map Ref SS 345 154) (Postcode EX23 7UD). Bring a packed lunch and stout footwear. Possible cream tea afterwards.

BNA Trip to Kingcombe in Dorset June 13th to June 17th Details from Elizabeth Fowler (01271 860780)  

By popular request a trip to Lundy Island. The boat will leave Clovelly Harbour at 9.00 am and return about 5.00pm. Free car parking in the anglers' car park down over the road towards the harbour. Packed lunch and sturdy footwear. Further details from John Short on 01237 470570.

A walk including stream, woods and downs near Lustleigh. Birds, flowers and interesting butterflies. Meet at 9.30 am at the park and ride car park near Park School in Barnstaple to amalgamate into fewer vehicles. If going direct park in the car park by Drakeford Bridge (Map Ref SX 788 802) Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. One steep section. Possible cream tea,

A guided walk around Northam Burrows and dunes for possibly water germander and brown argus butterflies. Meet at 11.00 am at the new Burrows Visitor Centre (Map Ref SS 441 309) which has a cafe and toilets. To avoid the car toll fee, email your car registration number to Rose.Roberts@torridge.gov.uk before August 19th.

An evening meeting for a guided walk around the Selworthy beaver enclosure on the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor. Meet at 5.30 pm at the signposted estate office (Map Ref SS 910 463) If going direct the post code is TA24 8TJ. Wellies recommended plus binoculars and perhaps a torch.

A fungus foray in the grounds of Arlington Court led by our local expert John Willetts. Meet in the main car park at 11.00 am. Car park charge unless a National Trust member. Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear.

Annual General Meal, in the Kingsley Room at the Royal Hotel Bideford. 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. Booking in advance is essential as meal requirements have to be pre-ordered. Contact Branch Chairman, Brian Sims on 01271 343607.