RNHS News
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...
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 website, as we want the 2023 subscription to go to the old account, but your renewal which will be due on the 3rd January 2024 should be by Standing Order to the new account.
But please note that if you join and pay in October, November and December you will not need to renew until January 2025.
See “How to join” page for more information.
We will be making the new account details available shortly as this will also impact on existing members.
With the closure of Banks we are asking for membership to be paid by Standing Order as cheques and cash are more difficult to process.
RNHS News Archive
Cardiff University Otter Project
This a request for help from Cardiff University Otter Project. They need a fresh otter! They are seeking a really fresh sample from a male otter, in order to extract DNA for whole genome sequencing by the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Ideally they are hoping to get a...
Eyebrook Reservoir Access
Eyebrook Reservoir Access The following is a brief outline of the current position as detailed in recent contact from the Management Company. The society will be holding further discussions going forward and we are hoping to include a formal visit to the...
2018 Calendar
We have a few calendars left and these are available on a first come basis from Margaret Conner. Margaret can be contacted on 01664 454532 or mjconner100@gmail.com if you would like to place an order. Cost £8.00. Margaret should also be at the next indoor meeting on...
2018 Subscriptions
Subscriptions for 2018 are now due. The current rates are £12.50 for an individual, £25.00 for 2 adults living at the same address. A form will be enclosed with the November Fieldfare or can be downloaded below with details of how you can pay including standing order...
Remembering Mark Branston
Members will be saddened to hear of the death of our popular member Mark Branston who has been unwell for some time. Mark was a great supporter of Graham Worrall helping to man the reception desk at meetings and giving a hand with Fieldfare distribution. We are...
New Secretary needed
The Society is looking for a new Secretary to join our team. If you would like to hear about what is involved please contact Linda Biddle, Chair, on 01780 762108
BIRDS TO WATCH OUT FOR
These birds pay no attention to the law.
Phil Rudkin wins again
We are delighted to let you all know that our star "recorder" PhilRudkin has won the Recording Of The Year at the BAARC National Recording Competition. Phil won with his recording titled "Mobbing The Predator" recorded in May 2014 in Clipsham Park Woods. Phil tells us...
Spring Watch
The recent series of Spring Watch featured the Sand Martin Banks at Rutland Water. As many of you will recall the Society helped purchase a nest camera to spy on the intimacies of the Sand Martin Nest. Further details of this, and a very welcome promotion for the...
Eyebrook Reservoir – Rutland’s first water
I am sure that like myself many of you spend time at Eyebrook Reservoir. In fact the Society has many outdoor meetings at this location and I know that many wildlife records come from the Rutland side of the reservoir. Through my membership of LROS (Leicestershire and...