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The first Sunday in every month
BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS. Free guided walks for RSPB members and non-members - everyone welcome. Meet outside the information centre in Hartsholme Country Park, Lincoln at 10.30 am. The walks around Swanholme Lakes Nature Reserve and Hartsholme Country Park take between one and two hours. Warm clothing and stout footwear are recommended for the winter months.

Thursday 12
A CELEBRATION OF BIRDS by Peter Holden, MBE. Peter is something of a legend within RSPB circles and his presentations are always hugely entertaining and informative. We would like anyone with an interest in wildlife to come along whether or not they are members of the RSPB. Everyone is very welcome! 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door. Sponsored by Carol Harvey in memory of Alan Harvey.

Saturday 14 to Sunday 15
WINTER WEEKEND TO NORTH KENT visiting Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and RSPB Elmley Marshes. The price of £95 per person for a twin or double room or £110 per person for a single room includes all coach travel from Lincoln and one night half-board at the Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury. Cancellation insurance is not included. Cancellation insurance is not included.

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29
THE BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH. A Nationwide RSPB Event. Details in the winter edition of Birds magazine or from Sarah Kelly, The Lodge, Sandy SG19 2DL. Tel: 01767 680551.

Thursday 9
THE NATIONAL PARKS OF NORTHERN TANZANIA by Steve Lovell. Come and see some of the amazing wildlife that can be seen in Tanzania. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by a group member who wishes to remain anonymous.

Sunday 26
COACH OUTING to RSPB Frampton Marsh Reserve , Lincolnshire. Depart Lincoln 9 am. Depart reserve 4 pm. Adults £12. One child free, additional children £8. H, IC, NT, WC.

Thursday 8
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO—TROPICBIRDS, TROGONS AND TURTLES by Steve Cale. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. To sponsor this meeting please e-mail: info@lincolnrspb.org.uk

Saturday 31
FREE EVENT. Between 10 am and 4 pm volunteers will be at Hartsholme Country Park to show visitors the nesting herons. Telescopes and binoculars will be available to give you some stunning views of the nesting herons.

Saturdays 7 & 14 and Sundays 1, 8 & 15
FREE EVENT. Between 10 am and 4 pm volunteers will be at Hartsholme Country Park to show visitors the nesting herons. Telescopes and binoculars will be available to give you some stunning views of the nesting herons.

Thursday 12
AN EVENING WITH OWLS by David Garner. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by Michael Carter Travel, 77 High Street, Lincoln LN5 8AA. T: 01522 524595.

Friday 13 to Sunday 15
RSPB MEMBERS’ WEEKEND at the University of York. Details in Birds magazine or from Gillian Baggot, Events Team, The Lodge, Sandy SG19 2DL. T: 01767 680551.

Sunday 22
COACH OUTING to RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve , Suffolk. Depart Lincoln 7 am. Depart reserve 5 pm. Adults £25. One child free, additional children £16. H, IC, NT, WC.

Tuesday 8
EVENING MEETING to Lincoln University Riseholme Campus for a walk around the lake and woods. Meet at 7.15 pm in the University car park at Riseholme.

Thursday 10
NORFOLK—A PERSONAL VIEW by Steve Rowland. One of the richest counties in England for birds and wildlife. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by Sleafordian Coaches, Pride Parkway, East Road, Sleaford NG34 7EH. T: 01529 303333.

Sunday 13
COACH OUTING to RSPB Saltholme Reserve, Teesside. Depart Lincoln 7.30 am. Depart reserve 5 pm. Adults £23. One child free, additional children £14. H, IC, WC.

Wednesday 16
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 7.30 pm in Holy Cross Church Hall, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln. Free admission. Please bring your membership card with you as evidence of membership. The AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk.

Saturday 26
PLANT SALE at Bailgate Methodist Church Hall from 10 am until midday. Donation of plants welcome from 8.30 am. Sale of plants begins at 10 am. A chance to buy some quality plants at low prices just in time for summer planting.

Saturday 2 to Tuesday 5
SPRING WEEKEND TO SOUTH WEST WALES visiting Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust National Wetland Centre, Wales; Dinas Head; RSPB Ramsey Island; National Trust Bosherston Ponds & Stackpole Head. The price of £235 per person includes all coach travel from Lincoln, boat charge, entry fees and three nights half-board at the Fishguard Bay Hotel, Fishguard. Cancellation insurance is not included.

Sunday 17
COACH OUTING to RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk. Depart Lincoln 8 am. Depart reserve 5 pm. Adults £22. One child free, additional children £14. H, IC, NT, WC

Wednesday 20, Thursday 21
RSPB STAND AT THE LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln. To sponsor the RSPB stand at the Lincolnshire Show please e-mail: info@lincolnrspb.org.uk

Saturday 7
AFTERNOON MEETING to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Kirkby Moor reserve, Woodhall Spa. Meet at 2 pm in the reserve car park.

Sunday 12
COACH OUTING to RSPB Titchwell Marsh Reserve, Norfolk. Depart Lincoln 8.30 am. Depart reserve 5 pm. Adults £18.50. One child free, additional children £12. H, IC, NT, WC.

Friday 17, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19
BRITISH BIRDWATCHING FAIR, Rutland Water. Details from Kathryn Balaam, Events Team, The Lodge, Sandy SG19 2DL. Tel: 01767 680551.

Thursday 13
ALASKAN ODYSSEY—BIRDS AND WILDLIFE by Mike Taylor. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by McKinnells Solicitors, 17-23 West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1NW and 3a Birchwood Centre, Jasmin Road, Lincoln LN6 0QB. T: 01522 541181.

Sunday 16
COACH OUTING to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Spurn National Nature Reserve. Depart Lincoln 8 am. Depart reserve 5 pm. Adults £18.50. One child free, additional children £12. Price includes permits. H, IC, NT, WC.

Saturday 6
RSPB NATIONAL AGM at the QEII Conference Centre, London. Details in Birds magazine or from Carol Roddy, Events Department, The Lodge, Sandy SG19 2DL. Tel: 01767 680551.

Thursday 11
THE LONG JOURNEY NORTH by Danny Green. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants, Tower House, Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln LN1 1XW. T: 01522 551200.

Saturday 13
AUTUMN FAIR & COFFEE MORNING in the community room at Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, from 9 am to 12.30 pm. Entries in the Group's photographic competition will be on display (details of the competition and an entry form will be available on the website in January). Please help us to raise funds by donating saleable items, such as cakes, preserves and garden produce, or call in for a coffee.

Sunday 14
COACH OUTING to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh Reserve. Depart Lincoln 8.30 am. Depart reserve 4 pm. Adults £17.50. One child free, additional children £12.50. H, IC, NT, WC.

Saturday 3
AFTERNOON MEETING & TEA at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Whisby Nature Park. Meet at 1 pm at the Nature Park. The walk is free, if you stay for the tea it is £4 and must be paid for by 30 October. H, IC, NT, WC.

Thursday 8
WILDLIFE OF THE CLOUD FOREST & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS by Mike Wilkes. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. RSPB members and students £3. Public admission £4. Pay on the door - everyone welcome. Sponsored by Graham Ullyatt Building Services, Pumping Engine House, Nocton Fen, Lincoln LN4 2AX. Tel: 01526 323170. Mobile: 078 131 406 70.

Sunday 18
COACH OUTING to National Trust Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. Depart Lincoln 9.30 am. Depart reserve 4 pm. Adults £12. One child free, additional children £8. IC, NT, WC.

Sunday 9
COACH OUTING to RSPB Old Moor, Yorkshire. Depart Lincoln 9 am. Depart reserve 4 pm. Adults £14. One child free, additional children £9. H, IC, NT, WC.