An evening meeting to see the bluebells in Raincliffe Woods with Louise Thompson. This will be an easy access stroll, maybe going along the footpath across the fields too. Thursday 8th May 7pm, meeting at Raincliffe Gate car park (  SE9949 8885,   awoken.sprouted.birthdays )

Joyce Scott will give us a talk on how to get into lichens. If you have a lens please bring it as there will be a chance to do some hands on viewing.

This is a two day meeting and is non-residential so members can come to either or both days. It is a chance to meet members from other groups. The format on the day depends on what people want but normally people splits into groups to survey a specific area or to look at specific taxa. Beginners and experts mix together as a learning experience. There is an optional meeting Sunday afternoon in a local village hall to discuss and collate the finds.

More details nearer the time.

A trip down the Helwath Road track through the forest to look for Small pearl bordered fritillaries and anything else we can find. Meet at the car park on the Helwath Road (SE953987) at 1.00pm.

A chance to get close up to some spectacular sea birds. An accessible walk for everyone. Meet at the RSPB centre at 09.00hrs when Keith Wimbush has offered to guide us round. We will try and car share where possible.

We will combine an evening of Nightjar surveying with a search for Glowworms. Meeting point to be sorted. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested so we can sort out suitable locations and pairings.

A check on the Glowworms at the site and a chance to survey some nearby areas. Meet at the Dalby Lumbergills car park (SE852859) at 8.30pm. We will try and car share with those that have access passes so please let John Hume know if you are interested.

We will combine an evening of Nightjar surveying with a search for Glowworms. Meeting point to be sorted. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested so we can sort out suitable locations and pairings.

Stuart Baines will lead a cetacean walk for members of the society on the Marine Drive to take place Sunday 20th July, meeting place to be the new Sea Watching Centre.  Start time 10.00 to 12 noon. Weather permitting.

Brian Walker is going to show us in detail what is so special about this site after his talk at the Rugby Club. Meet at 10.30am at the Bickley School House forest entrance (SE910928). We will travel in convoy from there to the site. Packed lunch and walking boots/stout footwear, wellies preferably. It will be uneven ground for walking. This is a jont meeting with Whitby Nats. There is a limit of 10 for the Scarborough Nats. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested. As of 6th July I have 5 takers :-

I will keep a list and one of reserves if this should be necessary.