Next Meeting! (11th Oct)

Dear Birders,

There is a meeting on Monday 11th October at 7.30pm in Sapcote Church Hall. Ian Ireland will be showing his photos of the little owls taken at Ron and Ann’s over the summer. Ian is a photographer, not an expert on birds, so he would welcome an interactive meeting with discussion about the owls. He will also have some photos of other birds which he has taken in the past.

Please let me know if you’re able to come and please don’t forget a mask. (This is required to meet the health and safety regulations for the hall.) We have to keep the hall well ventilated too, so you may need an extra jumper! There will be refreshments available and maybe a raffle.

The walk for the following Sunday will be confirmed at this meeting and a reminder email sent out.

Following September’s meeting, it will be lovely to see people back in the hall again.

Regards, Madeleine

First Meeting 2021

Hi Everyone,

Our first meeting will be in the Sapcote Church Hall on Monday 13th September at 7.30 pm, HOORAY! It’s been a long time since we met there, 9th March 2020. There won’t be a speaker on Monday, because with so many often going holiday in September it tends to be the poorest meeting attended. It will be an opportunity though, to just have a chat about what we’ve all been up to and talk about what we can do up until the AGM in January. So often at meetings we don’t take the time to chat and reflect on what’s possible. We do expect to have a speaker in October. Now we have the Risk Assessment for the Hall, things are going to be a little bit different:

• The entrance will be on the church side as usual, but the doors and windows are going to be open for ventilation.

• Face masks or perspex visors should be worn.

• Social distancing will still be important.

• Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance.

• Please make sure you’ve been signed in when you arrive.

I’m sure you can appreciate the need at the moment for these precautions. The toilets will be available, but I haven’t heard anything about the kitchen. Does anyone possess an urn? Or would you rather bring your own flask/can? (Just remember no alcohol is allowed in this hall.) I’ll bring some biscuits/cake. Sorry, forgot to bring the cake from France! It would be really helpful if you can let me know if you’re able to come. Or, if you can’t make it, please drop me a line to let me know how you are. Don’t forget there will be a walk on Sunday 19th. Details will follow after Monday’s meeting. Best Wishes, Madeleine

First Walk 2021! - 18th April

Hi Everyone,

We’re hoping to do our first walk on Sunday 18th April. The route has not been finalised yet, but two members have suggested starting at 9am at Groby Pool on Newtown Linford Lane. From there we will go on depending what’s been seen elsewhere. Nev was saying that redstarts, ring ouzels and wheatears might be on the agenda.

We will have to walk in groups of 6 or less, socially distancing 2m and if you want to wear a mask please do, don’t be embarrassed. I know that some of us are still protecting vulnerable people in our bubbles, thus it’s important that we are considerate of the situation of others. It will be so wonderful when we can really get back to normal - wander in larger groups, chat quietly because you’re standing closer and share lifts.

Can you please let me know if you’re interested? I hope to see you all soon.

Best Wishes, Madeleine

Please contact me if you're interested