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Outdoor Meeting: Robert’s Field
Robert’s field – Saturday June 29th 2024 Robert’s Field is a 4-hectare limestone rich grassland which has been restored by Lincs Wildlife Trust back to its former glory. These meadows were a common sight in the countryside before the first world war, and since its...
Water Vole Recovery Plan!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Funding from Natural England has been obtained to support water vole surveys in Leicester and Rutland.
Helen O’Brien and the L&R mammal group have managed to obtain funding from NE to support surveys in Leics and Rutland. This is to support a Water Vole Recovery Plan which has been funded by the Environment agency, and resulted in the formation of a Partnership made up of local authorities, water companies, Wildlife Trust, Environment agency and other organisations, aiming to bring about suitable habitat development that will enable water voles to recolonise the two counties and recover from their present endangered status.
If you can spare time to help with this by surveying watercourses, or other water bodies, assessing sites for water vole activity, suitable habitat, or in any other way then please either contact Linda Biddle or Helen O’Brien.
We would be grateful for any help. Some training may be available.
Contact details:
Linda Biddle – abiddle21@talktalk.net
Helen O’Brien – drhelenob@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE – date change for SWADDYWELL outdoor meeting
The date for the outdoor meeting to Swaddywell reserve has been changed from Saturday 20th July to SUNDAY 21st July at 10.00am – 12.00pm. Sarah Lambert from the Langdyke trust will be leading us around the reserve. The meeting will be at the same time and same place PE6 7EL. We do hope you will still be able to join us on this revised day.
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Message from the acting Treasurer
Thank you to all who have renewed your subscription for 2024. If you are still to renew please note the old account is now closed so you must use the new account details as per the "How to join" page on the website.
RUTLAND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY CHANGE OF BANK ACCOUNT
The Society will from the 1st January 2024, the start of a new accounting year, be transferring its bank account to a new account but still with Lloyds Bank. Any new members between now, 11th August and December 2023, should still use the account details as per the...
Rutland Natural History Society Calendar 2023
Following our December meeting when our 2023 Calendar was on sale we still have some copies available to purchase. If you have not ordered yours yet please contact Linda Biddle, 01780 762108 abiddle21@talktalk.net to arrange delivery/collection/payment. If you...
Society Treasurer
The Society is still in need of a Treasurer, the role is not onerous and does not take up a great deal of time, at the moment it is being filled by our Secretary which is not an ideal situation. Should any member feel able to help out with this or as a committee...
Programme 2023
We have now got most of our programme for 2023 in place and more details can be found on our Events Page. Please note however that these meetings are always subject to change so please keep a watch on the website for up to date information
RUTLAND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY – TREASURER STILL NEEDED
We are sorry to report that no one has come forward yet to take on the role as Society Treasurer this means that this office is currently being shared by other members of the Society It is vital we have people in place to to fulfil the various roles to ensure a smooth...
NOVEMBER INDOOR MEETING UPDATE
Please note that the speaker for the November meeting has changed. Please refer to the events page for full details.
Delayed October Fieldfare
Hi Please note that the October 2021 Edition of Fieldfare will be delayed. With this in mind can you please refer to the Events Page on the Website for full details of our Indoor Meeting on the 2nd November and our Outdoor Meeting on the 14th November. Any alterations...
September Newsletter
Attached is the latest newsletter from Linda Clark There is some important information within this newsletter so please read it carefully and refer to other areas of the website for further details which will be updated over the next couple of days. RNHS Newsletter...
2022 Calendars
The 2022 calendar will shortly be produced. These always make good Christmas presents, or are just nice to have at home. As last year, we are asking members to pre-order the calendar, and these will be hand delivered or posted to distant members, or if we do hold...
Rutland Natural History Society – Treasurer Wanted
After 8 years service, Margaret has decided to step down as Treasurer and Membership Officer at the next AGM. Tricia Marston has kindly agreed to take over as Membership Officer, so we are just looking for a new treasurer. The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining...
Water Quality Monitoring Surveys
Below is a message recently sent by Tim Sexton whose personal details are at the end of the message. If after reading the message you are interested can you contact him direct. To all RNHS Members Having now settled into my post at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, I have...