Dates for Your Diary

You would be very welcome to join any of our Field Meetings, just turn up at the specified time. There is no charge for South East Essex RSPB Local Group walks. Our experts can also give your group or club illustrated evening talks with 'The Birds in Your Garden' being the most popular. All we ask for these talks is a donation to our group of your choice. Please call the Group Leader on (01702) 297554 to book. We can also offer personal guided tours of the best birding spots in the Southend area at the time of your choosing, please click here.

Programme for 2007 - 2008
Includes South East Essex RSPB Local Group and South Essex RSPB Project Team Events

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Event organised by the South Essex RSPB Project Team Based at Wat Tyler CP. Please call 01268 559158 for information on these events

  Swallow Birding trip organised by Steve Grimwade.

  Lady Essex III Boat Trip by Gary Dunn.

Southend and Rochford Essex Wildlife Trust event.

 All other events are organised by the South East Essex RSPB Local Group.

Note that the RSPB visitor centre at Wat Tyler Country Park is now open every Thursday so you can learn more about wildlife and take part in activities. From 10am - 4pm, visitors will be able to see live footage of birds on TV, find out what the RSPB is doing for people and wildlife in South Essex and make a fatcake for the birds in their garden. Guided walks can also be given around the park if booked in advance, call 01268 559158. The RSPB visitor centre at Wat Tyler is also open at weekends.

May 200

Saturday 10th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Hadleigh Castle Country Park 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 10th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 11.00
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Sunday 11th May: Birdsong at Dawn Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 5am.
Come for an early morning wake-up call as we stroll around the park listening to the magical sounds of birdsong as the sun rises. Its worth the early start, and you can grab a free hot cuppa on your return. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Sunday 11th May: Two Tree Island
Meet at 8am in the car park. Follow the road behind Leigh railway station. Cross narrow bridge over the creek and park on the left.  Note Earlier Meeting Time.

Sunday 11th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 10.00, Departs Burnham at 10.15
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Monday 12th May: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler CP 12.30 1pm
Come for a brisk 30-minute walk around Wat Tyler Country Park on a regular basis to improve your fitness in peaceful surroundings. Free event, no need to book call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 13th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at RSPB Vange Marsh 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Thursday 15th May: Birdsong at Dawn Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 5am.
Come for an early morning wake-up call as we stroll around the park listening to the magical sounds of birdsong as the sun rises. Its worth the early start, and you can grab a free hot cuppa on your return. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 17th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 17th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 10.00, Departs Burnham 10.15.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Saturday 17th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 5pm.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Sunday 18th: May - Coach Trip to RSPB Minsmere
Coach leaves from the Civic Centre at 07.30 and picks up at various other points. Cost: 11.00. Please call Cath Williams on 01702 293357 to book.

Sunday 18th May - Two Tree Island Wildlife Discovery Day, 10.30 - 4.00
Displays, guided walks, childrens activities etc. Admission free.

Sunday 18th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 10.00, Departs Burnham 10.15.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Monday 19th May: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler CP 12.30 1pm.
Come for a brisk 30-minute walk around Wat Tyler Country Park on a regular basis to improve your fitness in peaceful surroundings. Free event, no need to book call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 20th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Coalhouse Fort 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 24th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Canvey Heights Country Park 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 24th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 09.40, Departs Burnham 09.45.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Monday 26th May: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler CP 12.30 1pm.
Come for a brisk 30-minute walk around Wat Tyler Country Park on a regular basis to improve your fitness in peaceful surroundings. Free event, no need to book call 01268 559158 for more information.

Monday 26th Friday 30th May: Wildlife Week at Marsh Farm 10am - 5pm.
Theres lots of fun activities to do all week at Marsh Farm, and if youve got enough energy left afterwards you can walk around and see all the animals that live there, come and say hello to the RSPB who will be there all week with information and activities. Event organised by Marsh Farm, call 01245 321552 for details.

Monday 26th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 10.00, Departs Burnham 10.15.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Tuesday 27th May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Priory Park, Southend 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Friday 30th May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 13.00, Departs Burnham 13.15.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

Saturday 31st May: The Joys of Spring Walk at Stanford Wick 10am.
South Essex has some fantastic wildlife spectacles, from flowers to mammals and butterflies to moths, and spring is the perfect time to discover them. Our guides will help you see the best of nature that South Essex has to offer. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 31st May: Wallasea Wetlands and Seal Trip. Departs Wallasea 15.00, Departs Burnham 15.15.
The tour passes close to the current Wallasea Wetlands Scheme on a rising Tide affording good views of this major habitat reclamation project which will seek to return the coast line to the same state as that 400 years ago. We then continue our trip to look for one of our large common seal colonies. Our trips last year gave us some amazing and close views of these lovely animals. Trips last approximately two and a half hours and all tickets are 15.00. Booking is essential. please call 01702 258666 to reserve a place.

June

Monday 2nd June: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Wednesday 4th June: Wildflower Walk at One Tree Hill Country Park 2pm.
See the countryside come to life with the sights and colours of wildflowers, and find out how they attract insects and birds. Blooming marvellous! 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 7th June: RSPB Vange Marshes Walk 10 am.
Join our monthly walk around the reserve and see how we are creating a place for wildlife and for people too. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 7th Sunday 8th June, Springwatch with the RSPB at Wat Tyler Country Park 10am 4pm.
Celebrate Springwatch at Wat Tyler Country Park and discover wildlife close to you. As part of the event, we will do moth trapping on Saturday evening, with a chance to see what we have found on Sunday. Free event, booking essential for moth trapping, please call 01268 559158.

Saturday 7th June: Moth Trapping at Wat Tyler Country Park, 8pm.
Celebrate Springwatch at Wat Tyler Country Park and discover which moths are around after dark! Free event, booking essential, please call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 9th June: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Wednesday 11th June: Wildflower walk at Hadleigh Castle Country Park, 2pm.
See the countryside come to life with the sights and colours of wildflowers, and find out how they attract insects and birds. Blooming marvellous! 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 16th June: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Wednesday 18th June, Wildflower walk at Hockley Woods, 2pm.
See the countryside come to life with the sights and colours of wildflowers, and find out how they attract insects and birds. Blooming marvellous! 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 23rd June: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Wednesday 25th June: Wildflower walk at RSPB Vange Marsh, 2pm.
See the countryside come to life with the sights and colours of wildflowers, and find out how they attract insects and birds. Blooming marvellous! 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 30th June: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

July 2008

Saturday 5th July: RSPB Vange Marshes Walk 10am.
Join our monthly walk around the reserve and see how we are creating a place for wildlife and for people too. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 7th July: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park. 12.30 1 pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 8th Sunday 13th July: 10am 4pm Boats, Beaches and Birds at Leigh-on-Sea.
The summer is here and what better place to be than Leigh-on-Sea? Stroll through the fishing village, take a peek through our scopes and then eat an ice cream on the beach perfect! Discover why our estuary is so important for birds and wildlife. Free event.

Monday 14th July: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park. 12.30 1 pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Sunday 20th July: 10.30am 4.30pm Wild Olympics at Wat Tyler Country Park.
Come and find out who the stars of the animal world are the longest, tallest, strongest there will be fun games and activities for all the family and everyone taking part gets a prize! Free event, small charge for some activities.

Monday 21st July: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park. 12.30 1 pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July: 10am 4pm Seaside Capers at Shoebury Common.
Its the summer holidays and time to hit the beach! Join us at Shoebury Common beach as we celebrate the sea, with activities on a marine theme. Find out why Shoeburyness is fantastic for wildlife! Free event, small charge for some activities.

Monday 28th July: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park. 12.30 1 pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

August

Monday 4th August: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Monday 11th August: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Monday 18th August: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Monday 25th August: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Friday 1st Sunday 31st August: Wild summer bonanza at Wat Tyler Country Park. (except Wednesday 20th see below) 10am 5pm.
Its the summer holidays and time to have fun! There will be a different wildlife theme each week, with activities to match dragonfly discovery, magnificent moths, brilliant birds and going for green. You are guaranteed a wild time with us this summer! Free event, small charge for some activities.

Wednesday 20th August: Wild fun at the farm at The Salvation Army Farm, Hadleigh. 10.30am 4.30pm
Back for a second time at The Salvation Armys wonderful farm, and this years family event promises to be extra wild! Join us for a range of fun activities getting you closer to nature and complete the puzzles to receive a special prize. Afterwards you can also visit the farms rare breeds centre to see the animals. Free event, small charge for some activities, including entry to the rare breeds centre.

September

Monday 1st September: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 2nd September: Arrivals and Departures Walk at Hole Haven, Canvey, 10am.
A chance to say goodbye to our summer visitors and look out for birds that are travelling to other parts of the world who knows what we might see? 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Thursday 4th September, Wildlife Photography Walk at RSPB Vange Marshes, 10am.
A series of walks in local beauty spots led by local photographer Darren Chaplin. Bring your camera for tips and advice on taking wildlife photos. Walk lasts 2-3 hours and costs 10 per person (RSPB members receive 2 discount) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Saturday 6th September: RSPB Vange Marshes Walk, 10am.
Join our monthly walk around the reserve and see how we are creating a place for wildlife and for people too. 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 8th September: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 9th September: Arrivals and Departures Walk at Wallasea, 10am.
A chance to say goodbye to our summer visitors and look out for birds that are travelling to other parts of the world who knows what we might see? 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Thursday 11th September: Wildlife Photography Walk at Leigh, 10am.
A series of walks in local beauty spots led by local photographer Darren Chaplin. Bring your camera for tips and advice on taking wildlife photos. Walk lasts 2-3 hours and costs 10 per person (RSPB members receive 2 discount) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 15th September: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 16th September: Arrivals and Departures Walk at Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, 10am.
A chance to say goodbye to our summer visitors and look out for birds that are travelling to other parts of the world who knows what we might see? 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Sunday 21 September, Wildlife Photography Walk at Hadleigh Castle Country Park, 3pm.
A series of walks in local beauty spots led by local photographer Darren Chaplin. Bring your camera for tips and advice on taking wildlife photos. Walk lasts 2-3 hours and costs 10 per person (RSPB members receive 2 discount) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 22nd September: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 23rd September: Arrivals and Departures Walk at Canvey Heights, 10am.
A chance to say goodbye to our summer visitors and look out for birds that are travelling to other parts of the world who knows what we might see? 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Sunday 28th September: Wildlife Photography Walk at Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, 10am.
A series of walks in local beauty spots led by local photographer Darren Chaplin. Bring your camera for tips and advice on taking wildlife photos. Walk lasts 2-3 hours and costs 10 per person (RSPB members receive 2 discount) Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

Monday 29th September: Healthy Living Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 12.30 1pm.
Come for a lunchtime walk on a regular basis to improve your fitness in the peaceful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park. Walks to suit all abilities. Please register at 12pm on your first walk. Free event, call 01268 559158 for more information.

Tuesday 30th September: Arrivals and Departures Walk at Wat Tyler Country Park, 10am.
A chance to say goodbye to our summer visitors and look out for birds that are travelling to other parts of the world who knows what we might see? 3 adults and 1.50 children (with a 1 discount for RSPB members). Booking essential, call 01268 559158. Click here to book on-line for this event.

October 2008

Sunday 12th October 2008 - South East Essex RSPB Field Trip: Foulness Island
Numbers limited to 18 people. Cost 8 per head. Please telephone Steve Sanford on 01702 544614 to book your place.

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Notes on Meetings and Field Trips

Indoor Meetings From September 2006: Blenheim Centre, School Way, Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea SS9 4HX. Doors open at 19.30 for a 20.00 start. Entrance fee £3.00.

Directions: On the A127 after passing under the Rayleigh Weir underpass make sure that you are in the right hand lane. At the first set of traffic lights take the right filter turn into The Fairway. Follow this road until arriving at a T-junction and a set of traffic lights. Turn right into Eastwood Road North and follow the road as it bends around to the left past Blenheim Park and golf course. At the mini roundabout continue straight on, continue on past the next set of  traffic lights, the entrance to the school is the third road on your left just before the playing fields. See on-line map by clicking here.

Coach Trips: All coach trips commence at Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea at the time stated on this page. Pick-up points are at The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue, Kent Elms Corner, Westleigh School, Thames Drive, and Hadleigh Church and Halfords at Rayleigh Weir. Bookings should be made through Cath Williams at one of the indoor meetings.

The RSPB Southend Local Group organises coach trips to nature reserves and other sites that permit access to the public, sometimes for an entrance fee or donation Please red the following guidelines:

• coach company safety regulations for stowage of heavy and /or bulky objects may require tripods and telescopes to be stowed in the luggage hold
• ensure that you have suitable warm/waterproof clothing and footwear
• where refreshments and toilet facilities are available at the site this will be clearly stated in the itinerary/excursion information. Please note that not all reserves offer these facilities
• If you have any medical condition which may put you at risk, please inform the organiser when booking and they will advise you on the suitability of the itinerary/excursion. Ensure that you have any medications required for the day. Whilst every effort will be made to provide assistance where this is required, we cannot provide medical or first-aid expertise

Please Note: Payments for trips to be paid in full when booking. Cheques should be made payable to "RSPB South East Essex Local Group". 

Packed lunches and suitable footwear are essential and waterproof clothing advisable, preferably dull.

Field Meetings: are intended as short outings of 2-3 hours duration at sites in the local area or within short travelling distance. If the weather is fine and the "birding" good the walk may be extended; it is up to the individuals how long they stay. Occasionally, to provide variety, some locations a little further afield may be chosen.

In the winter months it is essential to wear clothing (preferably dull colours) and footwear to suit the prevailing weather conditions.

Transport is not provided.