Shropshire Ornithological Society
Registered Charity No.: 514487
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BREAKING NEWS
Annual Maintenance Work at Venus Pool. We will be undertaking our regular autumn maintenance work at Venus Pool on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 27th – 29th September to prepare the reserve for the winter. The reserve will remain open during these three days, but there will inevitably be some disturbance. If work is taking place on the accessible parts of the reserve please stay well clear of these areas. If anyone wishes to help with this work please join us from 10am onwards – bring appropriate footwear, working gloves and loppers etc if you have them. Thank you. Graham Walker, Conservation Sub-committee
Coach Trip to WWT Martinmere. As can be noted from the programme, there is a coach trip to WWT Martinmere on Sunday, 10th December 2023. Due to the cost increases we are all affected by, I am unsure of the amount it will be to hire a coach. I therefore would be grateful if all those members interested in coming on this trip, could book their place(s) as soon as is convenient. Once I have the numbers I can book a coach, maybe a smaller coach than normal. I can then decide on the amount to charge, but in reality, I believe I may have to charge £20.00 per person. I am sure that members will understand these proposals, and continue to support this venture and enjoy a great day’s birding at a supreme reserve. Sue Brealey. Contact: Mob: 07713 164463; Tel: 01939 262450; Emailfieldtrips@shropshirebirds.co.uk
Field Trip Organiser Post Vacancy. The Society needs someone urgently to take on the role of Field Trips Organiser. It must be reiterated that, if this role is not filled, there will be no Field Trips being run by the Society, a role which is required by our constitution. Please note that the Organiser does not necessarily lead field trips. She/he sets up the programme and finds appropriate leaders for each excursion. If anyone wants details of the role, do not hesitate to email Sue Brealey at fieldtrips@shropshirebirds.co.uk. [0310]
NOTICES
Free Workshop! Lizzie Hulton-Harrap farms with her Mum in the Gatten Valley near Ratlinghope. They have been running a nest box scheme for Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts on the farm for a few years now and are hosting a workshop on Wednesday 27th September on their findings from a nest box study they undertook this year. If you would be interested in learning more about this project, please access the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/704564490357/. It is free to attend but booking is essential.
Documents Relating to the SOS Annual General Meeting, 5th April 2023. If you wish to review the Minutes of the 2023 AGM, the Chair’s Report or the Financial Report, they are available (as a PDF document) HERE. [2110]
Youth Engagement and SOS. For more on this important topic, follow this link for an introduction from Ellie Micklewright.
Go Green and Save Us Money! SAVE YOUR SOCIETY PRINTING COSTS, VOLUNTEER TIME AND POSTAGE & PACKAGING – GET YOUR COPY OF ‘THE BUZZARD’ ONLINE. Further information on this option is available HERE.
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