BCT urgently need Somerset Bat Group members to write to their MP and ask them to speak on your behalf in order to make sure the proposed planning reforms do not undermine bat conservation and wildlife protection
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Bat Group Bulletin – 30Sept20
We hope all Bat Group Members are keeping safe and well in these challenging times. With us now being set for a "bumpy" winter the advice for non essential bat group work is unfortunately likely to remain the same for some time to come. Fortunately our corner of the south west seems to be currently doing much better than other parts of the country, so there is some hope there.
Bat group bulletin – 28Aug20
In this message just the usual updates in the latest Bat Group Bulletin, and a reminder of our live streaming event this weekend.
BatFest in Wells, Bat workers forum and Bat Conference + Bats in Churches update – 22 Aug 20
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.
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.