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Jan 2021 Bat Group Bulletin

In this message we have: An update on the local EBLV1 positive serotine from Somerset, details of a series of online workshops from the Bats in Churches project and the latest copy of the Bat Group Bulletin

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BCT CALL TO ACTION: Environment Bill Report Stage

The Environment Bill is due to be read in Parliament starting on 26 January so please contact your MP TODAY and urge them to attend the next stage of the Bill’s process and to make sure this Bill does everything it can to reverse nature's serious decline.

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Batty new year! Online courses and request for feedback from SERC

We wish all our members a batty new year, with the hope we can resume group activities at some time this year. In the meantime our advice on bat group events remains unchanged from what we published last July. In this message we have: A request for group members feedback for the Somerset Environmental Records … Continue reading Batty new year! Online courses and request for feedback from SERC

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SW Bat Conference 2021, and December 2020 Bulletin

Two quick updates this month, the BCT have just sent us details of the virtual 2021 SW regional Bat Conference and the latest Bat Group Bulletin.

Asham old void quarry - as far as you can see to be filled into the ridge treetop level.

SBG response to Hanson Westdown Quarry expansion consultation – December 2020

The Somerset Bat Group has been asked to comment on the extension to Westdown Quarry, between Shepton Mallet and Frome. The group has sent the response copied below

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Bat group updates early December 2020

As we enter the time of hibernation in the bat world, just a few things to update you on this month.

Inside the Bat Cave

Bats on the telly and latest Bat Group Bulletin – 30Oct20

If anyone missed it. the BBC2 program this week "Inside the Bat Cave" comes highly recommended.

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Planning reforms – urgent request for help from the BCT – 9Oct20

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

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.

Over 100 people attended Dave's Walk for SWT in Wells on 27th August 2019.

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.