RSPB in February
Thurs 18th Feb - 7 - 9pm
Tues 2nd Feb - 12noon – 2pm
RSPB Variety Evening
World Wetland Day – Guided Walk
Come along to an entertaining
evening of music, magic and more
Join the reserve team to explore the wonderful
to help raise funds for the RSPB’s
wetland found at Lochwinnoch, fi nd out more about
vital conservation work. You can
its birds, wildlife and history.
buy tickets in advance. £2.50 RSPB
Walk description: Gentle walk along reserve trails members, £5 non-members.
led by the RSPB team. Will also include a look at the
Saturday 20 Feb - 11am - 3pm
Barr Loch, which has an uneven surface.
Build a bird a home!
Key species we will look for: whooper swans, wigeon,
teal, pochard, tufted ducks.
Want to give a home for a bird this spring? Join us to
help build and decorate nest boxes, during National
Suitable for: Beginners to experts in birdwatching.
Nest Box Week.
General interest in wildlife. Families. Pushchairs
and wheelchairs.
Cost: £4, half price for RSPB members (includes a nest
box to take home)
Sat 6th Feb - 11am – 4pm
Thurs 25th Feb - 11am – 1pm - Coffee Morning
Young Volunteers Group
Come along to our monthly winter coffee mornings and
Join us for the monthly Young Volunteers club, with
help give nature a voice by raising funds for our vital
activities including bird surveying, outdoor work,
conservation work. Join RSPB staff and volunteers for
fi nding out more about RSPB campaigns and much
a hot drink and a chat, in the comfort of the visitor
more. Booking essential and places are limited,
centre, whilst enjoying the wonderful view and wildlife
so please enquire beforehand. Young persons aged
of the reserve.
between 12 and 18 can participate. Participants will
be registered as RSPB volunteers.
All of our coffee and tea is Fairtrade. Cost: £2 to cover
tea/coffee and biscuits/cakes. Tickets can be purchased
Sun 14th Feb - 10am – 12noon
in advance at the reserve.
Valentines Day Guided Walk
Sat 27th Feb - 10am – 12noon
A sociable afternoon for anyone wanting to join a
RSPB Art Workshop
relaxed guided walk around the reserve and meet
people with similar outdoor interests.
Hosted by a local artist, bring along a project you are
working on to get some hints and tips or start something
Walk description: Gentle walk along reserve trails
from scratch using the reserve as your inspiration. Some
led by the RSPB team.
basic resources provided, but please bring your own if
Key species we will look for: Robin, blue tit, blackbird, you have them. Cost: £5, booking essential.
wren and other common species. Whooper swans
& ducks. Suitable for: Beginners to birdwatching.
General interest in wildlife. Wheelchairs.
Lochwinnoch
The Kilmacolm
RSPB Wildlife
Horticultural Society
Explorers
is a Group Programme
The next Kilmacolm Horticultural Society for children, aged from 5
lecture will be held on Wednesday 17th February to 14, who are interested
at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall, Glebe Road, in all kinds of wildlife from bugs to eagles. We
Kilmacolm. meet one Saturday morning per month until May.
Our speaker is Mr Joe Reilly (known to many
All are welcome to attend for indoor and outdoor
through his acting skills with Kilmacolm Dramatic
activities.
Society). Joe is a trained fl orist, reaching peaks To fi nd out more about the group and how to join,
of excellence at the prestigious Hampton Court contact Margaret and Michael Jarvis on 01505 842
Flower Show. He will give a presentation on 563 or email them at: mikej@chem.gla.ac.uk
Flower Arranging, and talk of his experiences
in the world of Flowers. Everyone welcome.
Scotland’s Garden Scheme
Refreshments served at end of lecture.
With a new year upon us, why not join us for the very
Note: A date for your diary
fi rst garden opening of 2010?
Wednesday 17th March - Spring Bulb Competition
On Sunday, 21st February, Mr and Mrs Lough, of Lochside,
and the award of the Jimmy Whittet Trophy for
Beith Road, by Lochwinnoch, PA12 4JH are opening their
the best exhibit of potted daffodils, narcissi or
woodland garden for charity - Alzheimers Scotland being
spring bulbs. Bring along your entry. Judging
the main benefi ciary.
will take place immediately following the March
lecture - A Forum on “How To Grow Anything”.
A delightful wander around woods full of wildlife and
An evening of tips, advice and possible answers
snowdrops, overlooking Castle Semple. The garden is
to your gardening problems.
open between 2pm and 5pm. There is a plant sale with
snowdrops, and homemade teas at a small cost. Entry
is £3 and children get in free. Wellies might be a good
idea if wet!
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