OCTOBER SATURDAY 7TH AND 8TH
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An Illustrated talk by Scott of Game Rangers International
Nature in Art will be holding an illustrated talk by Scott of Game Rangers International on 31st May 2023 between 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm. It has been arranged with the help of TWASI member Amanda Butler.
Content:
‘A Holistic Approach to Conservation, Rescuing Elephants, Empowering Rangers and Engaging Communities’ by Sport Beattie’.
For more information please visit – https://natureinart.org.uk/…/game-rangers…/…
We would love to see you there!
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THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL – DAY VISITS 2024.
MANY thanks to Members hosting several visits this year. Wear your Membership Badges!
COTSWOLD FALCONRY, Batsford, Moreton in Marsh, Glos, GL56 9AT – Saturday 23rd March.
www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk
Over 150 birds of 50+ species, in aviaries and 3 flying displays a day. Next to large
Garden Centre with Café. Deer herd in park next door. Adults £15, Seniors £12 – Book online.
BEMPTON CLIFFS RSPB, Cliff Lane, Bridlington, E Yorks. YO15 1JF – Wednesday 17th April.
www.bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk
Spectacular cliffs where half a million seabirds gather – puffins, gannets, kittiwakes & guillemots. Café, Visitor Centre. Guided tour booked. Overnight accommodation nearby. Free to RSPB
members, Non-members £7. Hosted by Helen Rawlings –
Contact: hrawlings@sky.com in plenty of time.
BIRDLAND PARK & GARDENS, Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AY – Sunday 28th April.www.birdland.co.uk
9 acres of gardens & woodland, over 500 birds including rare species. Cranes, flamingo,
hornbill, penguin, owls, parrots, waterfowl. Book online – Adults £11.95, Seniors £10.95. Café.
Car Park next door in Rissington Rd, 5 hrs £5.80, 10 hrs £8.40, pay by app, card or phone.
SHAPWICK HEATH NNR, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Rd, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset. BA6 9TT – Saturday 4th May. www.avalonmarshes.org
Visit the Somerset Levels for summer migrant birds, bitterns, cranes,
great white egret, marsh harrier, possibly otter, roe deer. Hides. Parking £3 all day. Tea shop. Possibly also Ham Wall RSPB wetland reserve. You will need to walk a few miles on flat ground to make the most of it.
Contact Trevor Smith – trevoranthonysmith@gmail.com
YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK, Warning Tongue Lane, Doncaster DN4 6TB – Thursday 16th May.
www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com Walk-through wildlife adventure, with Leopard, Tiger, red panda, rhino, lions, Polar bears. Café or picnic. From £20.99, Tickets online in advance cheaper than on door.
Contact Helen Rawlings – hrawlings@sky.com
CHESTER ZOO, Upton-by-Chester, CH2 1LH – Saturday 15th June. wwwchesterzoo.org
35,000 animals in 125 acres, sun bear, red panda, African Painted dogs, cheetah, jaguar, elephant, orang-utan, lemurs etc. Online Tickets Adults £31.81/£35.00 Gift Aid. Cafes. Booking online recommended.
Contact Karen Markham at karenmarkham@live.com
THE HAWK CONSERVANCY, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hants. SP11 8DY – Sunday 23rd June. www.hawk-conservancy.org
Conservation charity in 22 acres woodland & wildflower meadow, 150 birds of prey.
3 Flying displays daily. Adults £19.99, Seniors £18.85 – pre-booking recommended.
Contact: Karen Burke at karent_burke@sky.co
WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK, on A456 Kidderminster to Bewdley, DY12 1LF – Sunday 14th July. www.wmsp.co.uk
Drive-round safari – lions, tigers, zebra, rhino, painted dogs. Viewpoints to see animals on foot –
elephant, giraffe, white rhino. African village on foot – lemurs, meerkat, hippo, red panda, reptiles, sea lions. Food court. Weekend on gate £32 – cheaper advance tickets if booked online.
BIRDWORLD, Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 4LD – Sunday 8th September.
www.birdworld.co.uk
26 acres landscaped park & gardens, over 1000 birds, 180 species from round the world.
Interactive exhibits with birds flying in wide open spaces. Café. Adults £15.96, Seniors £14.36. Prebooking advised.
Contact Karen Burke at karent_burke@sky.com
CALKE ABBEY DEER PARK NNR (NATIONAL TRUST), Ticknall, Derbys DE73 7JF. – Sunday 13th October. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Ancient deer park – pasture, old oaks, autumn colours in woodland, wetland, hides.
Fallow & red deer in enclosure. Restaurant & shops in stables. Park & Gardens Adult £7.50, Nat Trust members Free. House £12.50 extra, see largest natural history collection in National Trust. Nat Trust members Free.
WELNEY WWT, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney nr Wisbech PE14 9TN – Sunday 10th November.
www.wwt.org.uk
1000 acres of Ouse Washes, UK’s largest seasonally flooded land. Wildfowl, waders, marsh harrier, godwits, snipe, Bewick Swans. Café, Trails, Hides, Swan Feed outside heated hide. Adults £9.40, Seniors £8.55.
WWT members free
Please let Sarais or the Hosting Member know well beforehand if you plan to join any of the visits, and you will be sent fuller details.
Email Sarais Crawshaw – saraiscrawshaw@aol.com 01455 553270
Any suggestions for Day Visits in 2023 will be very welcome.
Contact emails:
John Horton (general member contact) johnhorton47@hotmail.com
Sarais Crawshaw (visit and events organiser) saraiscrawshaw@aol.com
Valerie Briggs (Membership Secretary) v.briggs746@btinternet.com
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