A talk by Nigel Puckin on the status and history of Red kites in Yorkshire.

Once again we are having our Quiz night at the Scarborough Rugby Club with Whitby and Rye Nats. John Hume has again agreed to act as  quizmaster and, based on previous years, will provide a mind teasing and humorous set of questions. There will be a pay bar and, if anyone wants some food, it is available from the bar downstairs. Guests are welcome.

Brian Cockerill will be leading a fungus foray.Meet at the Forestry Office in North Moors at 10.00hrs. Bring suitable footwear for ‘off-piste’ walking in the forest and a packed lunch.

Meet  9.45am for 10am start in cafe at Boggle Hole Youth Hostel YO22 4UQ Grid Ref NZ954040 What3Words showrooms.having.songbird. Park  on Mill Bank Car park and walk down the track.

Call Rob Stark 07737 400962 for car sharing. Weather cancellation is unlikely but would be posted on WhatsApp and an e-mail sent.

If you have ever wondered what a beautiful pebble on the beach is and it’s story you will find this interesting.

Tony Kearsley a local geologist has offered to lead a trip along the beach where we will look at some pebbles and hear the story of how they have travelled from Cumbria, northern England, Scotland and maybe even Norway!

Low tide is midday. We will be focusing on the top of the beach but not directly under the cliffs so hard hats are not mandatory. Please bring waterproofs and GOOD footwear as we may have to paddle across the Beck and the rocks can be slippy. It is a 300 metre walk and 50m descent to/from the car park on tarmac road – if this is a problem we can arrange for dropping nearer – contact leader.

You can bring pack up or buy food at the Youth Hostel (or both). The Youth Hostel have kindly given us use of the classroom so if it is wet we may retire there after a pebble foraging expedition.

Members and Rotunda Geology Group and guests only meeting (and their guests). Members of either group free. Guests of members are asked for £2 donation.

Brian Cockerill will be leading a fungus foray. Meet at the Reasty Bank car park at 10.00hrs. Bring suitable footwear for ‘off-piste’ forest walking and also a packed lunch.

A talk by Allan Rodda and Sam Newton on the staus of Shield bugs in Yorkshire

A talk by Steve Bushell on his experiences of meadow management at Broadhead Farm

A chance to shake off last night’s festivities effects and look for some winter flowering plants and other things. Meet 1 pm at the entrance to Peasholm Park . We will then go up into the glen to look for the dippers as well, and then maybe onto the open air theatre and look for the kingfisher. A visit to a cafe could be added!