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Site created by Juli@ & John
2008
May
Let's Get Batty - Ryton Pools Country Park
An evening slide show followed by a nighttime stroll with local bat experts to spot the bats of Ryton. The event will finish whenever we stop spotting but you can leave whenever you wish. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Organised by Warwickshire County Council. Booking essential on 024 7630 5592
Adults £1.50 Concessions £1.00 Family £3.50
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 19:30Bat Walk - Ragley Hall
A presentation on bats in the UK and Ragley, followed by a barbecue and a bat walk around the grounds. There will be an opportunity to see bats emerging from their roost at the start of the walk. Advanced booking essential, Tel: 0800 093 0290
Cost to be confirmed.
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Friday, 23 May 2008
June
Bat Group NBMP Training - Brandon Marsh Nature Centre
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Saturday, 07 June 2008
Bat Walk - Charlecote Park (National Trust)
Take a walk through the park at dusk with our guide, watching these nocturnal creatures and learning about their habits. Please wear suitable footwear and warm clothing. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Organised by The National Trust, Charlecote Park. Advanced booking essential, contact 01789 470277 or bookings.charlecote@nationaltrust.org
£5 per person
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Saturday, 07 June 2008 21:30 - 23:00
Bat Walk - Charlecote Park (National Trust)
Take a walk through the park at dusk with our guide, watching these nocturnal creatures and learning about their habits. Please wear suitable footwear and warm clothing. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Organised by The National Trust, Charlecote Park. Advanced booking essential, contact 01789 470277 or bookings.charlecote@nationaltrust.org
£5 per person
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Sunday, 08 June 2008 21:30 - 23:00
Wildlife and Bat Evening - Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
A 2 mile midsummer evening ramble around the hills to see what might be lurking in the woods and valleys. Meet below the beacon. Booking essential on 024 7630 5592. Organised by Warks County Council.
Adults £1.50 Concessions £1 Family £3.50
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 20:00 - 22:00
July
Bat Night - Kingsbury Water Park
An evening to find out all about bats. A short talk followed by hot jacket spuds in The Old Barn Cafe, then a night-time stroll to spot the bats of Kingsbury. Please bring a torch. Meet at the Information Centre. Organised by Warwickshire Country Council. Booking essential: 01827 872660.
Cost: (includes food, drinks extra): Adults £5.00, Under 16s £4.50
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 20:30 - 22:30
Bat Walk - Ragley Hall
A presentation on bats in the UK and Ragley, followed by a barbecue and a bat walk around the grounds. There will be an opportunity to see bats emerging from their roost at the start of the walk. Advanced booking essential, Tel: 0800 093 0290
Cost to be confirmed.
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Friday, 18 July 2008
Bat Walk - Brueton Park, Solihull
Learn more about this warm bloodied mammal, listening and tracking them down in the dark with detectors. Organised by Solihull Council 0121 704 8000
Free
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 20:30 - 22:00
August
Lets go Batty!!! - Bedworth Sloughs
Join enthusiasts from Warwickshire Bat Group, and first timers alike, on this dusk and evening meander in search of our little ultrasonic friends! Keep your eyes peeled! This is one of our most popular events so booking is essential. Please bring a torch if you have one.
Meet : Bedworth Sloughs, entrance adjacent to 225 Newtown Road, Bedworth
Organised by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Natural Environment Team 024 7637 6053
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 20:30
Bat Night - Kingsbury Water Park
An evening to find out all about bats. A short talk followed by hot jacket spuds in The Old Barn Cafe, then a night-time stroll to spot the bats of Kingsbury. Please bring a torch. Meet at the Information Centre. Organised by Warwickshire Country Council. Booking essential: 01827 872660.
Cost: (includes food, drinks extra): Adults £5.00, Under 16s £4.50
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 20:30 - 22:30
Bat Walk - Babbs Mill Local Nature Reserve
Find out how to track down this nocturnal creature with the help of our experts and special detectors. A great opportunity to see bats in their natural environment. Starting from the boat house car park. Organised by Solihull Council 0121 704 8000
Free
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 20:30 - 22:00
Bat Walk - Ragley Hall
A presentation on bats in the UK and Ragley, followed by a barbecue and a bat walk around the grounds. There will be an opportunity to see bats emerging from their roost at the start of the walk. Advanced booking essential, Tel: 0800 093 0290
Cost to be confirmed.
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Friday, 22 August 2008
Let's Get Batty Again - Ryton Pools Country Park
An evening slide show followed by a nighttime stroll with local bat experts to spot the bats of Ryton. The event will finish whenever we stop spotting but you can leave whenever you wish. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Organised by Warwickshire County Council. Booking essential on 024 7630 5592
Adults £1.50 Concessions £1.00 Family £3.50
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Saturday, 30 August 2008 19:00
September
Bat Walk - Compton Verney
Join Warwickshire Bat Group out and about in the grounds and discover the secret lives of these fascinating creatures . Children are welcome. Booking essential on 01926 645500.
£5/£3.50 Concessions
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 19:30 - 21:30
Bat Walk - Ragley Hall
A presentation on bats in the UK and Ragley, followed by a barbecue and a bat walk around the grounds. There will be an opportunity to see bats emerging from their roost at the start of the walk. Advanced booking essential, Tel: 0800 093 0290
Cost to be confirmed.
Map
Friday, 12 September 2008
Bat Walk - Compton Verney
Join Warwickshire Bat Group out and about in the grounds and discover the secret lives of these fascinating creatures . Children are welcome. Booking essential on 01926 645500.
£5/£3.50 Concessions
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Thursday, 18 September 2008 19:30 - 21:30
information last updated: 16 May 2008