Another popular request, this time a walk around Torrington Common for butterflies, flowers and trees. Meet at CP* at 10.00am or in the Torrington Common lower car park at 10.30am. Steep in places. Sturdy footwear and a packed lunch. This may be the last cream tea of the year. For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT ALL EVENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* This is the former Park and Ride car park…

A Fungus foray led by our own John Willatts. Meet at the Devon Birds Reserve at Godborough (Map Ref SS 475 273) at 11.00 am. Steep in places, so sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch. For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT ALL EVENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Annual General Meal, at the Royal North Devon Golf Club, 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. For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT ALL EVENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Birdwatching Bonanza. Meet at the CP* at 9.00 am to go to Topsham. If going direct be there at Dart’s Farm at 10.15 am (Post code EX3 0QH) visiting Dart’s Farm, Goosemoor, the RSPB Reserve at Bowling Green Marsh, the River Clyst, the Goat Walk and possibly Exminster Marshes and Powderham. Packed lunch, hot drinks, warm clothes. Level walking, For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT ALL EVENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK…

Sunday, May 18st A guided walk around the beautiful Marsland Nature Reserve for the small pearl bordered fritillaries followed by a walk down to the coast in the afternoon. Meet at The Pill car park in Bideford at 10.00 am or at Marsland /Gooseham Mill (Map Ref SS 231 172) at 11.00am if going direct. 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…

A trip to the RSPB Reserve at Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels hopefully to see bittern, kingfisher and a starling murmuration. Meet at the CP* at 9.00am or if going direct then at 10.45 am in the Ham Wall car park (Post Code BA6 9SX) where there are toilets and a small shop/cafe. Bring warm clothing, hot drink and a packed lunch Very level walking. For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT…

Sunday, March 16th A level circular walk around the recently created Otter Estuary nature reserve at Budleigh Salterton. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or if going direct in the South Farm Road car park (Map Ref SY 070 830 )(post code EX9 7AZ) at 11.00 am for hopefully some interesting birds.  Packed lunch, warm drink and warm clothes. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in…