In this message lots of updates from the BCT on upcoming online events, and news about a live broadcast from the Bishops Palace in Wells as part of BatFest.
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BCT Special Edition Bulletin Bats and Rabies – 7th Aug20
This is a special edition bulletin from BCT to provide you with an update about the latest lyssavirus case in the UK. A case of West Caucasian Bat Lyssavirus (WCBV) in a cat in Italy and information about rabies pre-exposure vaccinations
Important Covid-19 updates and requests for help – 30th July 2020
In this message we have lots of updates from the BCT, including important news on the effects of Covid-19, and a request for Imperial Collage for fresh bat droppings to help investigate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in animal faeces.
We need YOUR help to recognise an outstanding contribution to the Somerset Bat Group
In this message we celebrate the nomination of our own Dave Cottle for the Pete Guest Award (we all NEED to vote, see below). Also below, is news on a provisional date for the South West Bat Conference 2021, and a urgent appeal for help from the BCT Helpline.
Update on future Bat Group events – 1st July 2020
In this message we have an update on our summer activities in light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation, and the latest Bulletin from the BCT.
The Time is NOW-call from the BCT for a Mass Virtual Lobby of Parliament – 26th June 2020
Hope all bat group members are keeping safe and well. A quick interim update with a urgent request for help from the BCT.
Changes to National Bat Conference and Nominations for 2020 Pete Guest Award – 10June20
Quick interim email this week, with two updates from the BCT below.
BCT updated advice and training to NBMP volunteers – 29May20
Lots of NBMP updates from the BCT for you this time: Latest advice for NBMP volunteers The BCT updated the NBMP advice on Friday 29th May, which is great news as it means that some Roost, Waterway, Field and Woodland NBMP surveys can take place this year. We have condensed the advice, to only that … Continue reading BCT updated advice and training to NBMP volunteers – 29May20
SBG newsletter late May 2020
We hope all members are keeping well and looking forward to hopefully some Bat group activities later in the year. SomerBat @Home In the meantime just a reminder that we can all take part in our own bat surveys at home and share your results in our Facebook group. Latest Bat Group Bulletin from the … Continue reading SBG newsletter late May 2020
The Big Bat Skills Event – online Fri 22nd to Sat 23rd May 2020
To coincide with International Day of Biological Diversity, BCT have launched bookings for our two day Big Bat Skills Event - online! With many events cancelled or postponed at this time, we are bringing bat workers together online so they can continue to develop their skills and knowledge and stay in touch with each other.