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Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex Wildlife Trust,
Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
01621 862990
admin@essexwt.org.uk www.essexwt.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 21006
Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
01621 862990
admin@essexwt.org.uk www.essexwt.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 21006
Welcome to the Essex Wildlife Trust E-newsletter
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(NB. Because there are so many links here, they are not hyperlinked to the sites and you may need to copy and paste them into your browser)
THU 10TH NOV 2011
9:30-13:00 Conservation work party 2
Join reserve staff to help with management at Abberton Reservoir. No experience needed; tools and training provided. Help make a real difference to wildlife in your local area, whilst having fun and meeting new people. Please call Jo or Charlie for more information or to let us know you are coming 01206 738172 Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-15:30 Cranham Marsh November Work Party
Regular work parties are held throughout the year. Meet at the hut on the reserve at 10.00 - 3.30 (but leave sooner if you wish). Tools, work gloves, tea laid on but bring anything else you need such as lunch. For more information please contact 01708 220897 or email: tonygunton@btconnect.com
SAT 12TH NOV 2011
10:00-16:00 Wildfowl and Wader Weekend
Guided Bird Identification Walks – Optic Advice and Sales by professional bird tour leaders. Watch thousands of waders and wildfowl at the fantastic Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve. This joint event with Essex Wildlife Trust and local bird tour company Swallow Birding is designed to bring you the best of winter birdwatching.Join a guided walk to learn how to identify these birds or visit the centre for a warming drink or advice on binoculars and telescopes. A great chance to try before you buy and get those early Christmas presents No booking required. Normal entrance donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre on 01206 729678 for further details. Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
10:30-16:30 Wildlife Walk at Cudmore Grove Country Park
A popular venue for wintering waders & wildfowl. Meet 10.30am in Pay & Display car park (£2.00) at the end of Bromans Lane, CO5 8UE. For car sharing meet at Council Offices South Car Park,Ingrave Road,Brentwood at 9.ooam unless otherwise stated. If going direct telephone first in case of last minute alterations. contact Paula Closs 01277 355541.
11:00-13:00 A walk in Norsey Woods
Meet at 11am at information centre, Norsey Woods CM11 1HA. Contact Brian Dawson 01268 491540
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Wildfowl and Wader Weekend - Sat 12th and Sun 13th November, 10am – 4pm
Join us to watch the thousands of waders and wildfowl on our bird identification walk. A joint event with Swallow Birding to bring you the best of winter birdwatching. Advice on binoculars and telescopes, a great chance to try before you buy. No booking required.
Location: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, C05 7DN. Tel: 01206 729678 or email fingringhoe@essexwt.org.uk
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Optics Day – Saturday 19th November, 10am – 4pm
Come along to centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy.
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Rd, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU. Tel: 01206 738172 or email abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Photographic Exhibition – Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November, 9am – 5pm
Come along and view the talents of local artist Andy Webb at this long established and popular exhibition featuring work from his British Wildlife collection. Framed and portfolio pictures available to purchase.
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT. Tel: 01268 711001 or email hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk
Thorndon Country Park
Wooden Beauties – Sunday 20th November, 10am – 4pm
Come along to the visitor centre and view the wonderful display of hand turned wooden items by local craftsmans Brian. All items will be on sale, if your looking for a special present with a touch of class. Free entry.
Location: Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ. Tel: 01277 232944 or email thorndon@essexwt.org.uk
Wildfowl and Wader Weekend -
Join us to watch the thousands of waders and wildfowl on our bird identification walk. A joint event with Swallow Birding to bring you the best of winter birdwatching. Advice on binoculars and telescopes, a great chance to try before you buy. No booking required.
Location: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, C05 7DN. Tel: 01206 729678 or email fingringhoe@essexwt.org.uk
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Optics Day – Saturday 19th November, 10am – 4pm
Come along to centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy.
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Rd, Layer-
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Photographic Exhibition – Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November, 9am – 5pm
Come along and view the talents of local artist Andy Webb at this long established and popular exhibition featuring work from his British Wildlife collection. Framed and portfolio pictures available to purchase.
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT. Tel: 01268 711001 or email hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk
Thorndon Country Park
Wooden Beauties – Sunday 20th November, 10am – 4pm
Come along to the visitor centre and view the wonderful display of hand turned wooden items by local craftsmans Brian. All items will be on sale, if your looking for a special present with a touch of class. Free entry.
Location: Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ. Tel: 01277 232944 or email thorndon@essexwt.org.uk
Autumn / Winter Work Parties
Make a difference at one of our nature reserves by joining a work party
This is a great way to get involved with hands on conservation work whilst enjoying the company of other people. We are especially keen to hear from volunteers in the autumn and winter months. All ages and abilities welcome.
For more information or to find out about work parties in your local area please visit http://www.essexwt.org.uk/get_involved/volunteering/work_parties
Make a difference at one of our nature reserves by joining a work party
This is a great way to get involved with hands on conservation work whilst enjoying the company of other people. We are especially keen to hear from volunteers in the autumn and winter months. All ages and abilities welcome.
For more information or to find out about work parties in your local area please visit http://www.essexwt.org.uk/get_involved/volunteering/work_parties