Past Events: 2010

Last updated: January 1, 2011.

The chalk-stream River Test, Mottisfont, Hampshire, England

Photo: Looking closely at the chalk-stream River Test, Hampshire.

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January

Bucks: New Year's Day Lunch at The Complete Angler: Celebrate the first day of the New Year—from 1.00pm until 3.00pm, the Compleat Angler on the Thames at Marlow will be serving a very traditional British lunch for £39.50 per person.
Oxfordshire: Radley Lakes and Culham Walk: Celebrate the recent saving of Radley Lakes with a New Year's walk on Sat 2nd Jan.
Cornwall: Sennen Cove Wildlife Walk: "Come along and meet friends and enjoy the stunning scenery along the cliff path and beach of Sennen Cove whilst taking some welcome exercise after the holiday season." 02/01/2010, 14:00. Free event. Donations from non-members welcome.
Brecknock: Annual Winter Bird Walk. Llangorse Lake.: Sunday 3rd Jan 2010. Lead by Andrew King. Meet at Llangasty car park, grid ref: SO 133 262. Starts 9.30am.
Derbyshire: Reserve Work Party, Miller's Dale: Sunday 3rd Jan 2010. Join us for a work party at Miller's Dale. Meet at 9.30am at Miller's Dale car park, grid ref SK 137732.
London: Thames21 New Year Clean-up: Isle of Dogs: "Join Thames21 as we clean-up the Isle of Dogs foreshore in East London. Helping to clean and green this notorious litter spot will be a great way to start the New Year, and help shift the pounds! All equipment provided. Please wear old clothes you don't mind getting a bit muddy." 6 January. TIME: 11.00am - 1.30pm. LOCATION: meet at Newcastle Draw Dock, Saunders Ness Road, E14 3EA.
Hampshire: Hampshire&IOW WT: Keyhaven Birdwatch: Date 06 January 2010; Time 9.30am-12.30pm. Another of the regular autumn, winter and spring series of short walks with Steve Lankester to see the wintering birds of Keyhaven and Pennington Marshes.
London: Thames21 New Year Clean-up: North Greenwich: TIME: 1.00pm - 3.30pm. LOCATION: Mudlarks Pier, John Harrison Way, SE10 0BY.
Hampshire: Friends of Lavell's Lake Bird walk: Sunday 10th January 2010: "Walk: Lavell's Lake is rich in bird life, which is attracted to the reed beds, shallow scrapes and quiet surroundings. Two hides are available for viewing. On the second Sunday of every month join the Friends of Lavell's Lake for a walk around the Park. Time: 9am-12 noon. Cost: Members free, donation of £1 for non-members."
London: London Wildlife Trust: Winter work day in the Frays Valley: Sunday 10th of Jan -Frays Valley LNR. 09:45 - 13:00: "Wrap up warm and join us to burn off some of those xmas calories! We will be working to keep the ditches and fens clear. You will be rewarded with lovely views of lakes, river, wet meadows and woodland, and perhaps some interesting wild fowl."
Devon: Talk: Working wetlands: a farmer's view on management: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 11th January 2010. Devon Wildlife Trust, Venue: Bastin Hall, Elm Grove. An illustrated talk by Simon Berry, farmer and part of the DWT Working Wetlands team, at Entrance £2, to include refreshments. Organised by Exmouth and Bystock DWT Local Group.
Glasgow: Friends of the River Kelvin Walk/Explore: 15th January 2010: "There will be an open invite to any FORK who wishes to come along to Ha'penny Bridge house (HBH) for a local nature walk / explore and to enjoyed, an animated talk given Charles T on opportunities for members and ongoing projects."
Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust: Starlings over the Severn: The magnificent sight of starlings writing patterns in the sky before settling down to roost for the night. (postponed from November). When: Saturday Jan 16th 2010, Time: 15:30. Where: Cheltenham and Gloucester (tbc). Type: Family. No Booking Required. Cost: free.
Bucks: GUIDED WINTER BIRDWATCHING FROM HIDE AT FOXCOTE RESERVOIR: Sunday 17th January 2010.
Gwent: Wyeswood Common Reserve - Tree Planting Event: Sunday 17th January, 10am—3pm (latest arrival 2pm): "Would you like to help us establish new woodland habitat on Wyeswood Common (near the River Wye)? GWT in collaboration with the Woodland Trust need volunteers to help us plant 10,000 saplings and we're holding a Tree Planting Event to kick the work off. Trees to be supplied and a limited number of spades, so bring your own spade if you have one!"
Bedfordshire: 2010 Canoe England Coaching Conference "Coaching - Being the best that you can be!": Saturday 16th January & Sunday 17th January 2010 Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire. Two-day canoe coaching conference.
Oxfordshire: IWA National Festival 2010 meeting: Next public meeting at Wallingford Methodist Church Hall, St Leonard's Square, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0AR on Tuesday 19th January 2010 7-7:30pm.
Hampshire: Curry for Carnival Bridge: Fleet Pond Society is having a fundraising curry! "The Pond Society invite you to the hottest event of the year at the Gulshan restaurant in Fleet, at 7.30pm on 19 January, 2010. The event is to help raise money for replacing Carnival Bridge and for us all to have a great night out." Tickets in advance. Details on the website.
York: Atlantic Salmon Trust: Symposium on Managing River Flows for Salmonids: 26 to 28 January 2010, at the Marriott Hotel ,York. The symposium is being organised by the Atlantic Salmon Trust, with sponsorship from the Environment Agency, Dwr Cymru, the Salmon and Trout Association, the Wild Trout Trust, APEM and Scottish and Southern Energy.
Bucks: Wetlands Discovery Day: College Lake: Date: Sunday 31 January 2010, Time: 11am-3pm, nr Tring, Bucks. Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day (2 Feb) at College Lake.

February

World: World Wetlands Day: Tuesday 2nd February. A global event that celebrates the Ramsar Convention. Why not hold your own local event to mark the day too?
Somerset: Somerset waterways, their banks and their wildlife: Wed 3rd February. 7.30-9.30pm. Talk: "An illustrated exploration of the world between the water's edge and the lip of the banks of Somerset's waterways by a man whose career has been with the Environment Agency, Francis Farr-Cox, chair of SWT Invertebrates Group."
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome AGM: Wednesday 3rd February, 7:30 pm at Frome Canoe Club
Oxford: Progress Towards A Red List Of European Aquatic Plants: Thursday 4 February 2010, Time: 1.10-2pm, Oxford, Oxon. A talk by Richard Lansdown of Ardeola Environmental Services. Meet: Department of Plant Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford. OX1 3RB. Admission: £1.50.
National: Save the Whale Week 2010: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, 1st-7th February 2010.
Yorkshire: Bittern Bonanza: 6 Feb. Join local bird experts for a guided bittern spotting walk and a chance to discover more about this intriguing visitor to Potteric Carr! Time: 10:00 am onwards, meet: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster at the Field Centre (about a 20 minute walk from the reserve entrance),Event charge: £5 (includes admission charges).
Northamptonshire: Hoverfly Identification: By Roger Morris and Stuart Ball at Old Sulehay Nature Reserve. This 2-day course is designed to help the novice understand how to identify hoverflies.10:00am - 4.00pm. Cost £40.00.
Lincolnshire: Life in Lincolnshire Rivers: Friday, February 12. Barkston and Syston Village Hall, 7.30pm. An illustrated talk by Richard Chadd With the Grantham Area Group.
International: Narmada Samagra: 12-14th february, 2010: "The Narmada samagra is organizing its Second International River festival on February 12-14, 2010 at the confluence of rivers Narmada and Tawa in Bandrabhan, Hoshangabaad, M.P.(India), inviting people working on various aspects of rivers and offering them a platform to share their experience and come up with a comprehensive plan to save the river Narmada."
Cumbria: Cumbria Wildlife Trust: The Solway and its birds: Friday, 12 February 2010, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: "Our speaker, Mike Carrier, has enthralled us with his previous talks to the group and we are delighted to welcome him once again. He probably knows more than anyone about the birds to be found on and around the Solway. Come and see some great pictures and hear all the latest information first-hand. A fascinating evening is guaranteed. Organised by Penrith and Ullswater Local Support Group. Entry is £1.50 for adults and children over 8 years have free entry. Location: URC Hall, Lowther Street, Penrith."
Midlands: Enjoying Water in the Midlands: The Environment Agency is inviting anyone who is interested in shaping the future of water-related sports and activities in the Midlands to a FREE consultation workshop. Workshops are on the following dates: Telford, 9 February 2010; Birmingham, 10 February 2010, Hereford, 11 February 2010; Leicester, 12 February 2010; Derby, 23 February 2010; Lincoln, 24 February 2010; Northampton, 25 February 2010.
Nottinghamshire: NWT: The Kingfisher Story: Join the Worksop Local Group to find out more fascinating facts about these beautiful birds with an illustrated talk by Anthony Fell. 13 Feb. 7.30pm at Stanley Street Sports and Social Club, Worksop.
Herts&Middlesex: Birding at Rutland Water: Sunday 14 February. Visit Egleton Bird Centre—with introduction by warden. Lots of wildfowl and hides, entry £2.50.
Northumberland: Berwick Wildlife Group - Wildfowl and wader survey: 13th February 2010, Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Venue: Old Bridge, Berwick: Survey of the Tweed estuary and adjacent coast to discover important areas for birds. Beginners welcome. Wear very warm waterproof clothing and boots, bring food, a hot drink and binoculars. 12 noon. If weather inclement event will be changed to Saturday 27 February, 11.00am. Meet Tweedmouth end of Old Bridge in Berwick (grid ref NT 995526)
Gwent: The Changing Scenery of Magor Marsh: Leader: Paul Cawley. A guided tour around Magor Marsh with someone who knows the intimate workings of the site. This fascinating walk will unlock the secret world of Magor Marsh so that you, too, can recognise some of nature's signposts! The afternoon will begin with an informal chat inside followed by a walk around the reserve. This is a series of four courses showing the changes of the reserve from winter to spring allowing attendees to discover for themselves the flora and fauna of this wonderful site. Sundays 21st February, 28th February, 7th March, 14th March, 2pm—4.30pm Contact: Gwent Wildlife Trust. Booking Essential.
Surrey: Surrey Wildlife Trust - Habitat management: Bay Pond: 9.30am - 3.30pm every Friday until 30 Apr 2010. Meet at Bay Pond Education Centre, rear of High Street, Godstone - TQ 352 517. If you are not already a registered volunteer, please call SWT to join.
London: Waterway Champions Training Day: FREE Training Day - Bow, E3. Location: The Miller's House, Three Mill Lane, Bow, E3 3DU (View Map), Wednesday, 17th February, 2010 11:00am-15:00pm.
Gloucestershire: Otter Holt Construction: Gloucestershire WT: "A practical event looking at otter habitat and signs before some practical work constructing an actual otter holt. This event is intended for adults who are used to carrying out physical activity only—not suitable for children. Expect to get muddy!" When: Saturday Feb 20th 2010, Time: 10:00 - 16:00, Where: Berkeley Vale. Pre-Booking Required.
Cornwall: Fisheries Conservation with The National Lobster Hatchery: Join the Helford Marine Conservation Group and Dominic Boothroyd for some exciting insights into the work of the National Lobster Hatchery and fisheries conservation and the release of local young lobsters. 20/02/2010 19:30 Illustrated talk.
Dorset: Surf n' Turf: Outdoor practical marine work, Swanage & Kimmeridge. A great mix of marine and land-based volunteering sessions for young people. Sun 28 Feb - Rocky Shore Survey at Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge. 10am - 3pm. Free event. Identify and map the rocky shore species at the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve. 13-25 year olds only. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

March

London: Thames 21 Big Clean-Up Event: Location: London E14. Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010 08:30am-Wednesday, 3rd March, 2010 11:00am. Join Thames21 for its biggest and boldest event ever. Details announced soon! Mark it in your diary now.
Middlesex: Colne Valley Wildlife Talk: Wednesday 3 March. 6pm to 8pm: "Come to the Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre to see the stunning photographs by wildlife photographer Steve Carter. He will be talking about his experiences and you will have the opportunity to ask him questions."
Dorset: Working in a Watery Wonderland: An illustrated talk by Rachel Janes about DWT work in rivers and wetlands. Friday 5 March, 7.30pm, Bridport.
Somerset: Frome Enhancement: Saturday 6th March, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Frome Canoe Club.
Glasgow: Friends of the River Kelvin: Cleanup: 6th March, 10.30am.
Gwent Levels: Wildlife in Newport: Solutia Meadows – Reen Clearance: "WING Work Task. Spend just the morning or stay all day – the choice is yours. Bring a flask & a packed lunch. The task is usually finished by 4pm. Sunday 7th March, meet 10.30am Newport Civic Centre top car park, Newport Contact: Wildlife in Newport Group, 01633 263374"
Hampshire: Swanwick Lakes Guided Walk: "Join Reserve staff for a guided stroll around Swanwick Lakes - looking at what's out and about in spring. Meet at Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick (Map ref. SU 505 098). Suggested donation £1.50. Stout shoes or walking boots are essential."
London: Thames 21 Walk around the Lea River Park: "Join us for our regular weekly health walks around the Lea River Park area, with Walk Tower Hamlets. The walks will take in local sites and nature spots and are dog friendly." Every Friday from 12 March, TIME: 10.30am - 11.30am.
Kent: Water Voles and...?: Talk by Jon Bramley on the current plight of water voles and their future. Friday 12th March at 7.30pm, Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks.
Kent: Walk: Rainham Dock and Motney Hill: Saturday 13th, 9.30am – 1pm: "Explore the tidal Medway and see the waders and wildfowl. Led by Geoff Orton."
Devon: Exeter: Milling at Cricklepit: Flour has been milled at Cricklepit Mill, close to Exeter’s historic quayside, since the thirteenth century. Come and meet DWT’s volunteer millers as they stone grind wheat the traditional way in this beautifully restored watermill. The day forms part of the National Science and Engineering Week. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 13th March 2010.
Berkshire: Walk: Friends of Lavell’s Lake Bird Walk: 14th March. Time: 9am-12 noon. Cost: Members free, donation of £1 for non-members. Meet: Sandfords Lane car park opposite the Black Swan Sailing Club, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Berks RG10 0TH.
London: River Wandle Trust: River cleanup: Merton, Sunday 14 March.
Rutland: Rutland Water Wildlife Watch Group - Beetle Mania: Sunday 14 March 2010 10:30am. Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Egleton. Beetle trapping wildlife watch event.
Sussex: Sussex Ouse: The present day demands on the river: The Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall, Friday 19th March 2010 starting at 7pm: "John Spence of Southern Water will clarify the Water Framework Directive and its influence on current discharge and abstraction policies."
Cornwall: Friends of the Fowey Estuary: AGM (very short) Followed by a Talk on the Civil War and the Fowey Estuary: By John Jenkin, Tue 23 March,7.30 pm.
Avon: A STROLL ALONG THE RIVER CHEW: Thursday 25 March, illustrated talk by Richard and Helen Grey. Millennium Hall, Old School Room, Chew Magna, 7.45pm. £2.50, Season £10, refreshments inc.
Oxfordshire: World Pooh Stick Championships: Days Lock, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RB. Sunday 28th March 2010.
Derbyshire: The Living Seas: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Trust Chief Executive Ed Green outlines the work being done by The Wildlife Trusts to campaign for our marine wildlife. Admission £2, 7.30pm. Location: Medway Centre, New Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire. Date: 29/03/2010.
Oxfordshire: Buscot weir and an artist's retreat: A walk along the Thames in Oxfordshire. 31 March 2010: "The second walk of the season led by Sue Crisp, walks organiser from Oxford Fieldpaths Society is a fairly flat walk in the beautiful area of the Upper Thames. It includes a visit to Buscot Weir and passes through Kelmscott village, summer home of William Morris."

April

Nottinghamshire: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust: Pond Dipping for Toddlers/Kids: 1 April 2010. Idle Valley.
Berkshire: Stanley Spencer Summer Exhibition: 1 April 2010-.
Cambridgeshire: Wild Eggstravaganza at Woodston Ponds: 2 April 2010. 1-3pm.
Chilterns: Ewelme Watercress Beds Guided Walk: 4 April 2010. Guided Walks are being arranged around the Ewelme Watercress Beds Local Nature Reserve on the first Sunday of each month.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: Tails of the Riverbank: 7 April 2010: "Following the group's AGM, the Trust's Water for Wildlife Project Manager Chris Wood and volunteer Steve Docker will be talking about the complex relationship between water voles, mink and otters in Derbyshire and beyond."
Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust: Newt Conservation - a guided walk: 8 April 2010: "Learn the life cycle and habitat of our native newts for an hour before sunset as we tour the range of ponds, old and new, around Laymoor Quag Nature Reserve in the Forest of Dean. After sunset search by torch light for the rare and protected Great Crested Newt. Handling of some common newts will be available under supervision of Great Crested Newt Project Officer Esther Collis."
Oxfordshire: Guided Tours of Ratty's Refuge: 9th April, 2010. Fridays at 11.30am: April 9. 30 minute tours of Ratty's Refuge garden and Mill Meadows with Henley Wildlife Group. Designed for adults but children are welcome.
Hampshire: Hampshire Wildlife Trust: Pond dipping at Ancell's Farm: "Join us at Ancells Farm Reserve pond to find out what weird creatures lurk beneath the surface. Come along, dip a net and see what exciting things you can find. Nets, trays and identification sheets will all be provided."
Berkshire: Wild Trout Trust Annual Get-Together 2010: on Saturday 10 April 2010 at Town Hall, High Street, Hungerford, West Berkshire RG17 0NF.
Devon: DWT: Beach clean at Slapton Sands: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10th April 2010.
Somerset: Walk: Mells River and Tetbury Woods: Sunday 11 April 1.30pm. "A 2-3 hour walk with Tony House taking in Tetbury Woods, the Iron Age Fort, continuing along Mells river to Fussells Iron Works. We will be looking for wildlife, in particular early migrants and resident birds including Dipper, also mammals including deer and squirrels. Likely to be muddy and steep in places."
Wales: An Introduction to Amphibians & Reptiles: West Glamorgan. Tue, 13 April, 19:30 – 20:30. "An illustrated guide to our native species and how you can help protect & conserve them. Peter Hill, South and West Wales Amphibian & Reptile Recording Group"
London: River Brent Family Clean-up: 15 April 2010: "River Brent Family Clean-up: Join Thames21 to clean-up litter from the River Brent. This event will be suitable for all the family and will include nature observation and activities for children. Everyone is welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in! Wellington Boots, gloves and socks will be provided."
Herefordshire: Lugg Meadows: Guided Fritillary Walk: Saturday 17th April, 2010. 10am- 12 noon. In April, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust holds its Fritillary Guided Walk around its nature reserve, the Lugg Meadows.
Warwickshire: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust: Reptile Surveying Workshop: Saturday 17th April, 2010: "This workshop is aimed at the non professional who is interested in helping us survey reptiles on our nature reserves. Learn more about the ecology and behaviour of Reptiles. The workshop will involve both an indoor ID session to help you improve your ID skills in the morning, and then an afternoon visit to a reptile site to see the animals in their natural environment."
London: Cray River Clean: 18 April 2010: "Join the Bexley Riverkeeper Volunteers to help clean-up the River Cray and surrounding areas. All equipment provided."
Brecknock: Becknock Wildlife Trust: Pond Surveying Workshop: Sunday 18th, Near Brecon, 10:00am-4:00pm. Booking Essential. A joint event with Powys and BBNP Biological Information Service to help anyone interested in recording ponds or pondlife, what is most important to record and how. A chance to try out pond survey methodology and macroinvertebrate indentification and maybe some plants and amphibians. Location, near Brecon. Not Suitable for young children. Please call the office to book.
Herts & Middlesex: Training - Water Vole Surveying: "Would you like to get more involved in water vole surveying? If so, join us for our free survey training day at Rye Meads NR, near Hoddesdon. Instruction will be given on how to identify signs of water vole activity and there will be an opportunity to practice completing a survey." Follow the link for further details.
National: Go Paddling Days: Keen to try canoeing? There are Go Paddling days at various centres this April, including Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre, Carlisle CC, Manvers Waterfront Club, and more.
Buckinghamshire: THE CHILTERN CHALK STREAMS: Date: Friday 16 April 2010, Time: 8-10pm, nr Beaconsfield, Bucks. Allen Beechey who works for the Chilterns Conservation Board as Chalk Stream Officer has been running the project for the last 3 years and will be talking about his work.
Northumberland: Water Safari: Jesmond Dean Pond: 15th April 2010, Northumberland Wildlife Trust: "Drop in for one of our two sessions and explore the murky depths of Jesmond Dene pond to discover what creatures live there."
National: IWA National Waterways Conference: 17 April 2010. The National Conference for Waterway Societies has been planned to bring together all waterway organisations that have an interest in the well being, development or restoration of their canals or river navigations.
Cornwall: Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Heron and Egret Survey of the Helford River: "BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Join local bird watching expert Martin Rule and the Helford Marine Conservation Group for a morning survey of the wonderful Heron and Egret populations of the Helford River. Contact Martin Rule below to book your place (see website)."
Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire’s chalk streams: Monday, April 19, Grimsby Town Hall, 7pm. An illustrated talk by Ian Rees preceded by the AGM. With the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group.
London: Woolwich Ferry Clean-up: 20 April 2010: Thames 21.
London: Isle of Dogs Clean-up: 30 April 2010: Thames 21.

May

London: Thames21: River cleanup at Battersea: Sun 2 May 2010.
London: Thames21: Discovering Places: Kew to Richmond: Mon 3 May 2010: "Join Thames21 for a river walk in West London. A great event suitable for all the family." Details on website.
Durham: The 23rd Annual Conex Canoe Race: Mon 3 May 2010. 5 mile race on Grade 2 water. Open to all paddlers (Individuals, Canoe Clubs, Schools, Youth Organisations, Firms).
Suffolk: River Stour Trust: Teddy Bear Boat Rides: Mon 3 May 2010. Teddy Bear Boat Rides at the Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury, 11am-4pm. Young children and their teddy bears travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
Devon: River Exe: Pipistrelles and pints: Tue 4 May 2010. Batty circular walk around Exeter Quay, followed by possible pub visit.
Warwickshire: Rooting for Ratty: Water Vole Surveying Workshop [Full Day]. Friday May 7.
Hampshire: Blackwater Path Walk: 8-9 May 2010: "Join this special weekend event on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May, which follows the route of the River Blackwater. On Saturday we will cover about 13 miles (21km) from Aldershot to Sandhurst and on Sunday the walk covers 10 miles (17km) from Sandhurst to Swallowfield."
London: Wandle Trust: Wandsworth Cleanup: "A London 2012 Changing Places event organised in partnership with Thames 21, on the horribly-littered Ravensbury Terrace stretch of the river in Wandsworth."
London: Canalway Cavalcade: Little Venice, London 1st-3rd May 2010: "Canalway Cavalcade is a major event organised by IWA each year since 1983. It takes place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend, and combines a boat rally with a trade show and a wide range of activities and entertainments, and claims the title of London's premier waterway event."
Arran, Scotland: Arran Wildlife Festival 2010: 12th-19th May 2010.
Yorkshire: YWT: Walkabout Workout: Thu, 13th May, 2010. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster: "Why not join us for an invigorating morning walk in beautiful surroundings?"
Norfolk: Norfolk ACA AGM: Tuesday 18th May. Members only. Guest speaker is Mike Sutton Croft from The Norfolk Non-native Species Initiative.
Kent: Medway River Users Association: 21 May. AGM.
London: Waterway Champions Training Day: 21 May. Find out more about Waterway Champions, a project run by charity Thames21 that "provides one-off events and training opportunities to improve London’s rivers and canals" for people aged 16-25.
Avon/Severnside: Avon Wildlife Trust: LITTLE AVON RIVER WALK : 22nd May. Walk led by Allan Burberry. Meet at Old Court, next to Tortworth Church, at 2.30pm. Wellies advisable. (T)
Oxfordshire: Guided Tours of Ratty's Refuge: Fridays at 11.30am: May 21. 30 minute tours of Ratty's Refuge garden and Mill Meadows with Henley Wildlife Group. Designed for adults but children are welcome.
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Litter Pick: Saturday 22nd May, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Frome Canoe Club.
Gloucestershire: Stroud: Himalayan Balsam Bashing: Saturday 22nd May. Booking needed.
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: River Walk: Saturday 23nd May, 3pm-5pm, Pram friendly river walk.
Cornwall: Painting the Fowey Estuary: 25 May. A talk by David Parry.
Dorset: RSPB Springwatch Reptile Ramble: Sat 29 May, 9am-3pm. "Join the RSPB for Springwatch and come and look for reptiles with us for the whole weekend! Arne (Wareham) is a special site as it has all six British species of reptile.
Dorset: Himalayan Balsam pulling on the River Frome: Sat 29 May, 10am-1pm. Meet River Laboratory, Church Lane, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset. Part of the Purbeck Keystone Project.

June

Wiltshire: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust: Wacky Waters: Family event at Smallbrook Meadows Nature Reserve, 3 Jun 2010, 10am - 12pm: "Come along and join us for a watery experience with lots of hands-on activities for all the family."
Sussex: A Day at Castle Water, Rye Harbour: 4 June. "Join SWT staff and volunteers and identify birds and other wildlife around the Castle Water hide."
Herts & Middlesex: A Water Vole's World: 4 June: "Join HMWT and LVRPA staff in half term for a free family event to learn about water voles at Silvermeade wetland haven in the Lee Valley. There will be a range of children's activities including pond dipping, craft and guided walks onto Silvermeade wetland haven. "
Wales: Wales Biodiversity Week: 5-13 June.
Worldwide: World Environment Day: 5 June.
Herts & Middlesex: Junior Angling Event: 5 June. "HMWT has teamed up with Sawbridgeworth Angling Society and the Environment Agency to offer a chance for children of all ages to try fishing for the first time."
Devon: Canoe Trip on the River Tamar: 6 June.
France: River Restoration: Fluvial-Geomorphic & Ecological Tools: 5-day short course, Provence, France. June 7-11, 2010.
South West: Climate SouthWest: Adapting to Climate Change Week: June 7-11, 2010.
Cardiff, Wales: Cardiff ECOfair Family Fun Day: 5 June: "In support of World Environment Day, find out what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint with craft activities and games or chat to some of Cardiff's ECO experts for advice on anything from composting to cutting your bills."
Brecon Beacons: Hunting Dragons and Dainty Damsels, Mynydd Illtud Common: 7 June. Family Friendly Guided Walk for Wales Biodiversity Week.
International: World Oceans Day 2010: 8 June 2010. Many events happening worldwide.
Yorkshire: Calder Future: River Day 2010: 12 June 2010: "Activities taking place at a dozen venues throughout Calderdale - watch this space for more details!"
West Glamorgan, Wales: Swansea Bay Sea Shore Safari: Sun, 13 June, 12:30 – 15:00. "Explore the Bay's honey comb reef and sandy sea shore with local marine biologist Judith Oakley as a part of the Wales Biodiversity week."
Gloucestershire: Wildlife Watch: Stream Dipping & Raft Racing: 13 June 2010: "Glos. Wildlife Trust. Build your own raft and then race it down the stream. A fun event for families. Further information and directions sent on booking."
Chilterns: The Chilterns Cycleway is launched: 18th June 2010. New 170 mile (274 km) circular route in the Chilterns, links attractions, market towns and places of interest.
Ireland (Cork): IWDG Whale-Watching Weekend Course. 18-20th June 2010. 2 nights at Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork. Cost: €70 IWDG members, (€90 non members).
Oxfordshire: Guided Tours of Ratty's Refuge: 9th April, 2010. Fridays at 11.30am: June 4 & June 18. 30 minute tours of Ratty's Refuge garden and Mill Meadows with Henley Wildlife Group. Designed for adults but children are welcome.
Yorkshire: Calderdale: Clean up with Halifax Canoe Club. 19th June 2010.
National: National Insect Week. 21-27 June 2010.
Scotland: Rural Highland Show. 24-27 June 2010.

July

Warwickshire: Stratford River Festival 2010: 3-4 July.
Oxfordshire: The Coracle Society 20th Anniversary - Annual General Meeting weekend: 03/07/2010 - (2 days): "To celebrate this milestone we are having a weekend regatta along with our AGM which returns to the beautiful surroundings of Broughton Castle, Banbury, OX15 5EB".
Yorkshire: Living Seas Safari: Sat, 3rd July, 2010. North Landing, Flamborough: "Join us for a guided boat trip along Flamborough’s spectacular chalk cliffs. Learn more about life beneath the waves; explore deep into a sea cave and come face to face with over 200,000 breeding seabirds. These trips offer unique and exciting views of kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, puffins and gannets amongst others."
Berkshire: Guided Walk: Hungerford Marsh: Guided walk from Hungerford town out along the canal basin to the well-known Hungerford Marsh Nature Reserve.
London: Waterway Champions: Thames Foreshore Cleanup: Brentford: Sunday, 11th July, 2010 09:30am-12:00pm.
Worcestershire: Evesham River Festival: 10-11 July 2010.
Surrey: Kingston Regatta and River Festival: 10-11 July 2010.
Yorkshire: York Festival of Rivers: 10-25 July 2010.
Herefordshire: River Wye Preservation Trust River Walk 2010: The Trust River Walk will be held on the River Wye at Caradoc, Nr Ross-on-Wye on Thursday 15th July 2010 by kind permission of Major Patrick Darling.
Bedfordshire: Bedford River Festival: 17-18 July 2010.
Somerset: Frome Festival: 17 July 2010.
Ireland (Cork): IWDG Whale-Watching Weekend Course. 16-18th July 2010. 2 nights at Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork. Cost: €70 IWDG members, (€90 non members).
National: National Fishing Month: 17 July-15 August 2010.
Cornwall: Westcountry Rivers Trust: River Summer Course: 25-26 July 2010: "The Trust will be running a river expert course which is a mixture of practical river-side skills and taught lab and classroom based identification. The course is open to anyone with an interest in the ecology and management of our rivers."
Cornwall/Devon: Get Hooked on Fishing: Redruth, 27 July 2010; Truro, 28 July; Tavistock, 31 July.
Hampshire: Hampshire Water Festival: 24-25 July 2010.
Glasgow: Glasgow River Festival: 25-26 July 2010.
Gloucestershire: River Folk Festival: 24 July 2010. The Trout Inn, Lechlade.
Warwickshire: Great Pond Dip: 26 July 2010. Warwickshire WT event: "Investigate what’s hiding in the murky depths. Make friends while you take it in turns to pond dip and create a watery creature to keep. Location: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry". Times: 10.30am – 12.00pm. Booking needed.
Kent: Maidstone River Festival: 31 July 2010.
Teeside: Stockton International Riverside Festival: Wednesday 28th July to Sunday 1st August 2010.
Leicestershire: The Great Coracle Weekend: 31/07/2010. Coracle regatta, coracle building course and local tours. Events/course must be pre-booked. At The Boat House, Barrow on Soar, LE12 8PN.

August

National: National Fishing Month: 17 July-15 August 2010.
National: National Marine Week: 31st July - 15th August 2010. Dozens of events all around the country organized by the Wildlife Trusts.
National: National Trust: Wild Child: Over 1000 events to help children learn to love nature during 2010.
National: SAS August Beach Clean Tour: "Motivocean" is SAS's most ambitious beach clean tour to date and will be calling in at over 20 major UK beaches and waterside locations across the nation: Thursday, 19th August, Porthmeor, St Ives, in front of surf school; Saturday, 21st August, Sennen, in front of beach restaurant; Saturday 21st August, Tynemouth, Longsands, next to Tynemouth Surf School; Saturday 21st August, Cromer, Norfolk, by the pier; Sunday 22nd August, Praa Sands, in front of Lifeguard Hut; Sunday 22nd August, Croyde, North End of the Beach; Monday 23rd August, Porthtowan, Blue Bar end of the beach; Tuesday 24th August, South Fistral, near the lifeguard station; Wednesday 25th August, Bude, Crooklets; Wednesday 25th August, Gwithian, Godrivey End, Nr wooden bridge, Red River; Wednesday 25th August, Newgale, near Newgale House carpark; Thursday 26th August, Bigbury On Sea, nr Car Park, Venus Cafe; Thursday 26th August Ainsdale, in front of Lifeguard hut; Friday 27th August, Boscombe Surf Reef, by Sorted Surf Shop; Friday 27th August, Belhaven, Edinburgh, Scotland; Friday 27th August, Scarborough, South Bay; Saturday 28th August, Isle of Wight, Freshwater West; Saturday 28th August, Machrihanish, West Scotland; Saturday 28th August, Saltburn, by the pier; Saturday 28th August, Brighton, east of the pier nr Yellow Wave; Sunday 29th August, London, Battersea, foreshore south side of Battersea Bridge; Sunday 29th August, East Witterings, Bracklesham Bay;Monday 30th August, Broadstairs, Viking Bay, Kent.
Lincolnshire: Lincs WT: Pond Dipping: 3 August: "Family Fun: Pond Dipping Whisby Nature Park 10am - 12noon. Discover the underwater world as we look for scorpions, stick insects and much much more! All equipment, lake and insects provided, just book early to avoid disappointment."
Cornwall/Devon: Get Hooked on Fishing: Tavistock, 1 August; Hayle, 2 August; Saltash, 4 August; Liskeard, 7/9 August.
Hampshire: HWT: Itchen Navigation: X marks the spot: "This is an open art submission open to everyone. Visit one of the 10 identified spots on the Itchen Navigation and create a piece of art inspired by what you find. It could be a poem, a photograph, a bark rubbing, a painting, a memory...."
London: Beckton Park Pond Day: Join Thames21 for a fun day at Beckton Pond. Activities will include plant identification, mapping, litter picking and vegetation management. Open to all ages. Please bring your own lunch. 10.00am - 2.00pm, Meet at Andrewes Gardens, E6 5TG.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust:Family fun at The Avenue: Rivers to the Sea: 5 August: "Derbyshire Wildlife Trust school holiday activity. Join in and celebrate National Marine Week by looking at the River Rother and learn about the eels that spend part of their life here and migrate out to sea." 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. Booking essential.
Hertfordshire: Herts WT: Wild About Wetlands: 6th August: "Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of your local wetland wildlife at Cassiobury Park in Watford! Help us to make a wetland willow sculpture or watch one of our riverside puppet shows, to learn more about the wetland creatures that live in Hertfordshire."
Nottingham: Nottingham Riverside Festival: 6-8 August. Family event centered on the Victoria Embankment and the River Trent.
Cumbria: Cumbria Wildlife Trust: Himalayan balsam work party on the River Kent: Kendal, Saturday, 07 August 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Derbyshire: River Derwent Balsam Bash: Saturday, 07 August 2010, with the Calver Weir Restoration Project.
Dorset: Dorset Wildlife Trust: Insect Identification and River Stour Dragonfly Walk: 14 August."Join Margaret & David Godfrey to identify nocturnal insects - mainly moths - collected in their moth trap overnight. To include a walk along the River Stour to look at Dragonflies."
Brecknock: Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Canal Bat Walk: 14 August. Booking needed.
Bucks: BBOWT: A walk along the River Wye: Saturday 14 August 2010. Time: 10.30am-12pm"A walk along the River Wye looking a the plants and wildlife. The leader will be Allen Beechey from the Chilterns Conservation Board. This will be an interesting follow up for those who attended Allen's talk 16 April. Level terrain with no stiles."
Cardigan: Cardigan River and Food Festival/Gŵyl afon a bwyd aberteifi: 14 August 2010: "Cardigan's River & Food Festival has grown to attract thousands of people to the town every year. The festival celebrates the River Teifi through river events from powerboats to duck racing. Entertainment is provided throughout the day and children can take part in a range of different activities."
London: Thames21's Cleaner Thames Challenge: "Join us for our annual litter blitz of the Thames. Last year we Flash Mobbed the Foreshore with over 200 volunteers. 2010 will mark the fifth year of the Challenge."
London: Thames21: Waterway Champions Clean-up of the River Brent: "If you're aged 16-25, join us at one of our Waterway Champions clean-up events." Thursday, 19th August, 2010 11:00am Until: Friday, 20th August, 2010 13:00pm.
Cornwall: Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Butterfly and Flower Photography: 22nd August
London: London Wildlife Trust: Meadow Restoration in SW20: 22nd August: "Sunday 22nd of Aug -Fishponds Wood & Beverlymeads Nature Reserve 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Continuing to restore the meadow areas which contain acid and neutral and course grasslands. Tasks will include cutting and raking of grass, pulling bramble and cutting scrub that has encroached from and is shading a very old hedge row."
Rutland: RSPB Birdfair 2010: Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd August, Rutland Water. International birdwatching event organized jointly by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and RSPB.
Gloucestershire: Ruscombe Brook Walk: Chantal Brown from the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) will be joining RBAG for our brook walk on 24th August. Chantal has particular expertise in environmental stewardship, habitat management, education and community projects and bats and butterflies and will be able to give us a brilliant insight into these areas as we walk along the brook. The walk starts at 7pm on 24th August at Puckshole.
Cornwall: Friends of Fowey Estuary: Boat Trip to Polperro: Fri 27 Aug, 4:30 pm. Booking needed.
Ireland: The Waterways Ireland Lough Erne Classic Yacht Regatta 2010: "Classic Regatta with sail, steam and motor boats at Crom, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland from Friday 27 to Monday 30 August, with yachts visiting from all over Ireland and the UK."
Reading: IWA National Festival 2010: 28-30 August 2010, Beale Park on the River Thames at Pangbourne, near Reading during the August Bank Holiday weekend.

September

Northumberland: Kielder Foot Festival: 28th August - 5th September 2010, Northumberland Wildlife Trust: "A chance to explore the beauty of Kielder Water & Forest Park through various means using your feet! Enjoy guided walks, activities such as mountain biking, nordic walking and geo-caching, and experience the art, wildlife and natural beauty."
Shropshire: Nature walk in Rea brook valley: 3 September: "Join Wildlife Trust staff on Friday 3rd September for an exploration of the Rea Brook Valley as it flows through the heart of Shrewsbury. Look for signs of otter, watch out for kingfishers and dragonflies and listen for birdsong. Create natural art from things collected on the way. Suitable for the whole family. Please book in advance, spaces are limited."
Wales: Keep Wales Tidy: The Great Taff Tidy: 3-5 September 2010: "From the 3rd -5th September 2010, a large-scale clean up of the River Taff will take place from the Brecon Beacons to Cardiff. We are looking for volunteers, businesses, groups, fishing clubs and anyone who enjoys the River Taff to 'adopt' a stretch and help us clean it up. KWT may be able to provide free insurance cover and equipment, so if you would like to get involved get in touch today!"
Wales: Holyhead Traditional Boat Festival: 3-5 September 2010.
**Cotswolds: Cotswold River Week: 4-11 September 2010. A series of walks to celebrate Costwold rivers and their biodiversity.**
Suffolk: Botanical Illustration: Four-Part Course: With Christine Grey-Wilson, formerly an illustrator at The Royal Botanic Gardens. Continues 20th October, 24th November, 8th December.
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Coleworts, Herbers and Flowery Meads: "Wednesday 08 September 2010 - Norwich Local Group. Charlotte Philcox, well-known local speaker and gardener will give us an illustrated talk about the Medieval Garden and its plants. There will also be our own Bring and Buy plant stall, please bring any contributions."
Suffolk: Suffolk WT: Lackford Lakes Bat Walk: 10 September 2010. A guided walk at Lackford Lakes, by the River Lark.
Ireland (Wexford): New Ross River Festival: 10-12 September 2010.
**London: Mayor's Thames Festival: 11-12 September 2010. Many activities based around the River Thames, mostly between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge.**
Ireland (Cork): IWDG Whale-Watching Weekend Course. 10-12th September 2010. 2 nights at Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork. Cost: €70 IWDG members, (€90 non members).
Oxfordshire: PSYM Pond Survey Training Course. 14 September: "The one-day course covers the use of national standard methods for surveying ponds for plants and invertebrates, including methods for assessing pond priority status under the UK Pond Habitat Action Plan."
Gloucestershire: Avon WT: Bat Walk along the River Frome. 14 September. "BAT WALK along the river Frome with bat expert Richard Cook, bat detectors will be to hand. Meet at Wickwar Road car park, Chipping Sodbury, 7.30pm (S)"
Worcestershire: Farming and Biodiversity. 7:30 pm 15th September 2010. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust: A talk by Caroline Corsie, Agriculture Officer at WWT. Organised by Redditch local group.
Devon: Devon WT: Talk: The European Beaver. "An illustrated talk by Derek Gow describing the ecology, history and contemporary management of the species, at the RC Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey. Suggested donation £3."
Yorkshire: Beachwatch Big Weekend Beach Clean. 18-19 September 2010. 12.30pm – 2.30pm
National: MCS Beachwatch Big Weekend: 18-19 September. Thousands of volunteers will be cleaning beaches around the country.
Cheshire: Cheshire WT: Autumn Arts and Crafts at Riverside Park: "Saturday 18th September 10.30-12.30pm. Lots of fun activities using what we can find in the Park." Venue – Riverside Park (bordering the River Bollin), Macclesfield, SK10 2SL 18-19 September 2010. 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Dorset: Dorset WT: Surf and Turf: Marine Litter. Youth Event 13-25 yr olds, Worbarrow & Kimmeridge. Sunday 19 September, 10am - 3pm. Practical beach clean followed by a classroom session on the impacts of marine litter. All equipment provided."
Gloucestershire: Upper Thames Protection Society AGM: 7.30pm 22 September at Cricklade Town Hall Annexe. Gareth Harris will talk about Biodiversity in the Cotswold Water Park.
Tyne and Wear: National Trust: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas: Creative Crafts for Kids : 25-26 Sept 2010.
**International: World Rivers Day 2010: 26 Sept 2010.**
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Fowey VMCA Bats - A Guided Walk and Explanatory Talk: "Carol Williams will share her knowledge and expertise to tell us about these charismatic little flying mammals. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free to Friends of Fowey Estuary members, £1.50 to other participants."

October

Somerset: Somerset WT/RSPB: The Crane Project. 6th Oct 2010 19:30. "Damon Bridge, RSPB, will give this talk about the Crane Project - could we once again see this majestic bird flying in the Levels? Shapwick Village Hall, Shapwick"
Devon: Devon WT: Wildlife of the Exe Estuary and Jurassic Coast. 8th October 2010, Barnstaple. Time: 7 pm (Speaker at 7.30pm.)
Yorkshire: Calderdale: Clean up with Halifax Canoe Club. 9 October 2010.
London: Thames 21: River Thames clean-up: Isleworth foreshore.Saturday 9 October.
Brecon: Brecknock WT: Wildlife Pond Creation Day: Libanus. 9 October 2010: "Wildlife Pond Creation Day School - learn from Pond Conservation's Rebecca Good how to create your own pond. Aimed at gardeners and smallholders but relevant to anyone wanting to create a new pond. Indoor workshop and optional walk to look at some of the wildlife ponds nearby. Booking essential."
Brecknock: Wildlife Pond Creation Day, Libanus, near Brecon, 9th October. "Wildlife Pond Creation Day School - learn from Pond Conservation's Rebecca Good how to create your own pond. Aimed at gardeners and smallholders but relevant to anyone wanting to create a new pond. Indoor workshop and optional walk to look at some of the wildlife ponds nearby. Booking essential."
Bristol: Avon WT: River Dipping at Keynsham. At Dapps Hill, Keynsham, led by Dave Sage 2pm. Sunday 10 October.
Leicestershire: Leics WT: Wildlife of the River Soar at Watermead Country Park. Monday 11th October 2010, 11:21 a.m., United Reform Church, Chapel Street, Melton Mowbray: "Dale Osbourne will show us the flora and fauna that abounds in this wildlife haven that has the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal running through it."
National/Cumbria: The Association of Rivers Trusts' Autumn Seminar & Awards Dinner 2010: Tuesday 12th October 2010.
Suffolk: The River Stour Navigation and its Impact on the Stour Valley: 10-week course starts 13th October 2010.
Gwent: The Severn Estuary: Energy at a Price . Talk by Gwent Wildlife Trust Chief Executive Dr Rick Park, Tuesday 12th October, 7.30pm Glen yr Afon House Hotel, Usk Contact: Usk Local Group, 01495 785530 Cost: £2 adults.
Dorset: Dorset WT: Sea Horses and Underwater Meadows: An illustrated talk by Julie Hatcher from the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve in Kimmeridge. 15th Oct 2010, 19:30, St Catherine's RC Church Hall, Lewens Lane, Wimborne.
Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Water Vole Ecology and Conservation: "Derek Gow, Ecological Consultant and specialist in translocation, captive breeding and conservation of water voles will give an illustrated talk. Derek will also touch on the European Beaver reintroduction programme." To be held at Longstock Village Hall, Longstock, Stockbridge, 16 October 2010, 7pm.
Cornwall: The National Trust around The Helford. "From archaeology and barn owls to ancient woodland and eco-tourism, Justin Whitehouse tells of the pleasures and problems of managing properties around the Helford. £2. Group members & children free.", 16/10/2010, 19:30, Gweek.
Oxfordshire: Decorative Canal Boat Painting: River and Rowing Museum, Henley, Sunday 17 October, 10.30am - 4.30pm." Come and paint a small bucket in the colourful 'Roses and Castles' style which was traditionally used to decorate the cargo-carrying canal boats of yesteryear. No previous experience needed."
Berkshire: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre: Family Wildlife Day. Date: Saturday 16 October 2010, Time: 11am-4pm, Thatcham, Berks: "Drop in between 11am and 4pm to discover some of the wonders of Autumn. A family event with lots of fun ways for children of all ages to explore and learn about wildlife."
London: Thames 21: River Thames clean-up: Battersea foreshore. Saturday 23 October.
Scotland: Paddle 2010: 23 October.
Scotland: Tay Descent 2010: 23 October. Tour and Race along the Tay.
Cumbria WT: Birds on the Solway: "Sunday, 24 October 2010, 8:00am - 5:00pm. A visit to the south side of the Solway Estuary to see the birds, as the tide comes in. Donations are welcome. Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and a packed lunch. Children aged eight years and over are welcome. Organised by Penrith and Ullswater Local Support Group."
Oxfordshire: The Birds of the Thames: River and Rowing Museum, Henley, Saturday 30 October, 11.30am (coffee from 11am): A talk by Alan Parfitt, a volunteer at the RSPB Otmoor Reserve and a keen birdwatcher."This talk will show the birds that you are likely to see if you walk or take a boat along the Thames, especially around Henley. Alan will help you to identify the distinguishing features of these birds and the habitats and local spots in which they are likely to be seen."

November

Northamptonshire: Wildlife Trust BCNP: The Water Vole. 2nd November,7.45pm, Illustrated talk by Matt Johnson, Wildlife Trust, Finedon Cricket Club, Avenue Road, Finedon.
London: Waterway Champions: Regent's Canal Clean-up, Mile End. Wednesday, 3rd November, 2010 13:00pm-15:30pm. Join us to help remove litter from a reed bed and grapple rubbish from within the canal.
Brecon: Brecknock WT: Annual General Meeting and Guided Walk along River Usk. Saturday 6 November.
Sussex: Wild About Mid Sussex. Saturday 6 November, 10-4pm, Burgess Hill. Discover your local countryside and how to help protect it.
National: Waterways Recovery Group: Reunion Weekend. 6-7 November.
Suffolk: Climate change on the Suffolk Coast - talk by Alex Bass. 8 November, 7.30pm, Bungay.
Worcestershire: Worcs WT: Tales of the Riverbank by Warwick Neale. Indoor evening talk hosted by the SE Worcs Local Group, Pershore, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm 9th November 2010.
Surrey: Blackwater Valley Dog-Friendly Riverside Ramble. 11 November: "Enjoy a short Ranger-led route exploring lanes, paths and tracks with your pet. A great chance to discover new places and meet other dogs. Walk of about 2 miles will start at Shepherd Meadows car park, off Marshall Way, Sandhurst GU47 0FH."
Avon: AWT: Talk: The Wonderful World of Water. "illustrated talk by Andrew Town. Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham, 7.30pm. Adults £2.50, children/students £1 (K)"
Nottinghamshire: Nottinghamshire WT: Talk: Return of the Osprey. Wed 10 Nov: "Ospreys have been breeding in the Rutland Water area since 2001 thanks to a ground-breaking and highly successful translocation project. In this talk to the Mansfield & Ashfield Local Group, Project Manager Tim Mackrill gives the full low-down on the project; from initial conception, to the translocation of chicks from Scotland, satellite tracking migration and the establishment of a breeding population."
Sussex: Sussex WT: Walk (River Ouse/Bluebell Railway Walk) - Everybody Welcome. "This lovely six mile, circular, morning walk crosses the, once navigable, River Ouse twice and the Bluebell Railway. It passes through a mixture of fields, woodland and an interesting brickworks site. We walk past a number of grand properties and there should be some excellent views." 13 November. 9:45am.
Galway, Ireland: The Irish Fly Fair. 13th-14th November 2010. Saturday 10-6pm Sunday 10-5pm; Galway Bay Hotel, The Promenade, Salthill, Co. Galway, Ireland.
London: AINA Conference: The future for inland waterways: Opportunities within civil society. 15 November 2010 - London: "The 2010 AINA Annual Conference will include a keynote speech by the Waterways Minister, Richard Benyon MP as part of an exciting programme of speakers."
Bristol: Conference: Species survival: Securing white-clawed crayfish in a changing environment. 16th and 17th of November 2010, Bristol Zoo Gardens. "This event aims to bring together crayfish conservation experts and practitioners to exchange knowledge and experience, and to foster a more strategic approach to conserving this globally endangered species. An exciting programme includes distinguished speakers from across Europe. The conference is being organised by the South West Crayfish Strategy partnership, a partnership between Bristol Zoo Gardens, Avon Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency and Buglife."
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Litter-pick at the canoe club. Saturday 20th November, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Frome Canoe Club.
Yorkshire: Whitby: Big Seaweed Search. 21 Nov, 09.00am until 11.00am "Join the Marine team as we carry out a Shoresearch / Big Seaweed Search at Runswick Bay, North of Whitby. All are welcome to take part, whether you’re a marine life enthusiast or simply keen to learn more about our fascianting intertidal marine life."
Wales: Teifi Marshes Guided Walk. Sunday, 21 November, 14:00 – 16:00,Welsh Wildlife Centre: "Join a local expert for a fascinating guided walk around the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. Learn about the local history of the reserve and its wildlife whilst walking one of our nature trails. £1.50 (£1 members)"
London: British Indoor Kayak Championships 2010. 20-21 November, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Edmonton in North London N9 0AR.
Staffordshire: Staffordshire WT: Autumn Bird Walk at Branston. Sunday 21st November, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon: "Branston Water Park in the Autumn is truly inspiring! This walk around the lake spotting Kingfisher darting back and forth in the low sunshine or Snipe and Water Rail hiding in the reed beds, Cost £2.00. Booking is advisable."
Somerset: Somerset WT: Otters in Somerset. 23rd Nov 2010 19:30. "James Williams is chair of SWT Otter Group. Keep up-to-date with this talk on the latest research on the life and status of this beloved creature in Somerset."
Herefordshire: River Wye Preservation Trust AGM. Bunch of Carrots, Hampton Bishop on Thursday 25 November, at 7.30 p.m.
Hampshire: HWT: 50th Anniversary!. November 26th 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the first founders meeting of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Hampshire: HWT: Winnall Moors Project Update. Martin de Retuerto, Winnall Moors Project Manager, will bring us up to date on the progress of the Trust's work on this wonderful site next to the River Itchen. Church Hall, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1EE (Map ref. SU 176 557)."
Middlesex: Bayhurst Wood and Grand Union Canal Walk. 28 November 10.30am.

December

Shropshire: Shropshire Wildlife Trust: Life of a peat cutter. 2 December, 8pm, Ellesmere Town Hall: "An illustrated talk by Bill Allmark, who spent many years working as a traditional peat cutter on Whixall Moss."
Scotland: Solway Firth Partnership Conference. The Partnership's annual Conference has been scheduled for Friday 3rd December 2010 at the Wave Centre, Maryport.
Suffolk: Work party at Redgrave & Lopham Fen. 1st and 3rd December. 9.30am-3.30pm/ Practical conservation with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust: "Redgrave & Lopham Fen is the largest remaining river valley fen in England and the source of the River Waveney."
Middlesex: Easy Access Cruise. "As part of International Day of the Disabled, the West London Floating Classroom is offering a free cruise for people with a disability plus a carer or friend." Friday 3 December 2pm—4pm: Boat departs from Packet Boat Marina, Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JJ.
London: United Hospitals Boat Club: University of London Allom Cup. 4 December. Mortlake to Putney.
London: Outdoor Swimming Society December Dip 2010. 5 December. "Come join fellow fruticakes for the first dip of the festive season, a crazy funny social plunge into the icy waters of Parliament Hill lido on the first weekend of December, followed by mince pies, a hot tub and general merry making."
Cornwall: Friends of the Fowey Estuary: Christmas Meal. 7 December.
Devon: DWT: Winter Birds on Axe Valley Wetlands . Wed 8 December. "Led by Donald Campbell, author, on the Seaton Tram. £10 per person. Lunch afterwards, if wished, at Eyre Court Hotel. Booking essential, for either or both. See website for details."
Devon: DWT: The DWT Wetlands Project. Wed 8 December. "An illustrated talk by Pete Burgess of DWT at the RC Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey. Suggested donation £3." Read more about DWT's Working Wetlands Project.
Somerset: Somerset Wildlife Trust: Talk: The Great Crane Project. 7 December, 20:00, Caryford Community Hall, Ansford, Castle Cary: "Damon Bridge of the RSPB will talk to us about his work as project manager on this exciting plan to release common cranes in a secret area on the Somerset Levels, hoping to return them to Britain after an absence of 400 years."
Gwent: GWT: Carols at Magor Marsh. 12 December: "This afternoon event will get the whole family in the Christmas spirit. GWT have teamed up with St. Mary’s Church, Magor, to present an afternoon of Christmas craft followed by some heart-warming carol singing round the camp-fire (weather permitting). Saturday 11th December, 2pm – 5pm."
London: Thames 21: Chiswick Eyot Clean-up. Join Thames21 in West London to help clean-up the foreshore at Chiswick. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes appropriate to the weather. 12 December, 11.15am - 1.45pm.
London: Wandle Trust: River Cleanup at Merton. 12 December. Details TBC.
Warwickshire: Reed cutting for wetland birds at Wyken Slough. Sunday 12th December, Time: 10.00am: "Join volunteer warden Jim Jobling for this essential wetland management improving the habitat for wetland birds.Location: Wyken Slough, Coventry SP 362835 Car park of Aldermans Green Road. Cost: FREE EVENT Booking Essential"
South Wales: Teifi Marshes Guided Walk. 12 December,14:00 – 16:00, Welsh Wildlife Centre: "Join a local expert for a fascinating guided walk around the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. Learn about the local history of the reserve and its wildlife whilst walking one of our nature trails. £1.50 (£1 members)"
Dorset: Dorset WT: Purbeck Important Ponds Project. 14 December: "14th Dec 2010 19:30 Talk and presentation by Rachel Janes, the Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Officer for the Dorset Wildlife Trust. The Purbeck Important Ponds Project aims to identify, survey, create and restore ponds in Purbeck, which contains many ponds of high wildlife value."
Gloucestershire: Glos WT: Willow Weaving. "Saturday Dec 11th "> 11:00 to 14:00. You will be shown how to work with living willow and plant a structure that will grow and could be used in the garden and adapted into several different settings."
Cornwall: CWT: Birdwatching on the Tamar Estuary. 16th December. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. See website for details. "Join us for a visit to the hides overlooking Kingsmill Lake to view wintering waders and wildfowl."
Yorkshire: Christmas at Potteric Carr. 18 December: "Take a break from the Christmas chaos, and enjoy a relaxing guided walk around Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster. A delicious Christmas lunch will be available at the cafe if you want to extend your stress free day!"
Mersey Valley: Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service: Winter Solstice Dance. 21 December: "Put on your dancing shoes (or boots), dress up warm and join our celebration of the shortest day. Meet 7.30am Mersey Valley Visitor Centre, Rifle Road."
Manchester area: Waterway Recovery Group Christmas Camp 2010. Date: Sunday 26th December - Saturday 1st January, Location: Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal.
Herts/Middlesex: H&MWT: Lee Valley Walk. 27 December. Burn off the Christmas calories with a 5-6 mile wander through the (River) Lee Valley.
National: Festive Outdoor Swims 2010. The Outdoor Swimming Society website has a useful map of outdoor swims happening this year.