Welcome to this Somerset Bat Group Newsletter. In this issue: - Are you coming to our annual meeting? - Could you be our new Bat Group Secretary? - A new Bat Conservation Manifesto from the BCT. - New bat box check dates for the East Mendips. - Come get involved in our events. - Can you help with …? Recent requests to the Bat Group. - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news that a Q & A on the bat survey guidelines 4th edition, and amendments, have now been published on the BCT website. - A reminder that it is time for many members to renew their membership - Welcome to our new lifetime members.
Category: SBG Events
Get ready for Bat Box Checks – 29Feb24
Welcome to this Somerset Bat Group Newsletter. In this issue: - A reminder of our visit to Heal Rewilding on Sat 23rd March - Its time to get ready for Bat Box Checks - Advance warning of our AGM - save the date - Could you be our new Bat Group Secretary? - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news that group member Nigel Milbourne has won a BAfTaA for Church Support to recognise his work in three North Somerset churches. - A reminder that it is time for many members to renew their membership - Welcome to our new lifetime members.
Its all about Natterer’s – 2Feb24
Welcome to the second Somerset Bat Group Newsletter of 2024. In this issue its all about Natterer's: - A new study report has just been published on a Somerset Natterer's bat roost, possibly the largest in the UK - A new record number of bats recorded at Keepers Cottage in Harridge Woods reserve. - Details of other Bat Group events coming up. - Can you help with ...? Recent requests to the Bat Group - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news of a change to the Schedule of English Regional Conferences.
Batty new year! – 12Jan24
Welcome to the first Somerset Bat Group Newsletter of 2024. We wish everyone a very Batty new year! In this newsletter:: - Its a new year, so time for most members to renew their membership. - A reminder of the zoom talk on Greater Horseshoes in Somerset next week. - Details of other Bat Group events coming up. - Can you help with ...? Recent requests to the Bat Group - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news of the VBRV Train the Trainers Course for 2024.
New Somerset Bat Reference Library – 2Dec23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Introducing the Somerset Bat Reference Library. - Peersonic recording devices are available for bat group projects, especially those in Somerset churches. - Details of our upcoming Group events. - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin
SBG Winter programme – 31Oct23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - A series of batty talks on Zoom over the winter - Details of our group visit to Heal Rewilding. - Can you help with ... requests for batty things? - A message about the end of the Bats in Churches project and ... - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin
Autumn bat box checks – 28Sept23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on lots of bat events held in September - Bats on the radio - Heal Rewilding has invited us for a tour of their exciting project. - Can you help with ... requests for batty events? - Fundraise for the bat group when you shop online! - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Bat Event reports – 26Aug23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on recent bat events - How you can get involved in our Big Bat Count! - Can you help with ... requests for help with batty events? - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Recent bat walks and counts – 2Aug23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on recent bat events in Castle Cary and Wiveliscombe - Can you help with ... requests for help with batty events? - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - Bat Workers Forum 2023 – Bookings Now Open. - Pete Guest Award 2023 – Voting - The latest edition of the BCT Bat Group Bulletin includes news of the Nature 2030 campaign and a call for volunteers for the Helpline. - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Wildlife protection is not enshrined in law – 30Jun23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Bat conservation is in danger! An urgent plea for help, write to your MP today! - Can you help with ... requests to the bat group for support with batty events. - Our thanks to ... Lush store in Taunton. - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - The latest edition of the BCT Bat Group Bulletin - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.