Latest SBG update – 9th Sept 21

In this message we have: - The latest bat group bulletin - A new milestone for SBG membership - A reminder of the status of SBG events, and our strategies to protect bats

Updated guidance for bat groups, Bat workers forum – 22Aug21

In this message we have: - The latest updated guidance for bat groups from the BCT. - The risk level of Bat events in Somerset - Details of the Bat workers forum - The last chance to vote for Edward and Helen for the Pete Guest award.

Upcoming bat group events, Vote for Edward and Helen – 8Aug21

In this message we have: - Please vote for Edward and Helen Wells in the Pete Guest Award 2021 - The latest Bat Group Bulletin, which includes a opportunity to present Somersets bats to the world! - News of some bat group events restarting, including public walks at Wells Moat and Glastonbury Museum.

Bechstein’s radio tracking and latest bat group bulletin – 30June21

In this message we have: - A update on Bechstein’s radio tracking in Somerset - The latest Bat Group bulletin which includes an update on guidance for Bat carers, but not for bat groups yet

We need your help – Greater Horseshoe radio tracking and Bat events

In this message we have: - A request for help from UWE with Greater Horseshoe radio tracking in Somerset. - Could you help out your Bat group by leading some Bat Walks? - Details of changes to the National Bat Helpline

Take part in our 2021 AGM, and latest bat bulletin

We would like to invite all members to join us on Zoom for our 2021 AGM

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.

Exciting 2020 survey news, fundraising and membership due – 31Jan20

We had a committee meeting recently and discussed two exciting potential Bat Group projects for 2020!
Working with the Dorset Group, on radio tracking Bechstein’s bat in mid Somerset as part of the "finding its limit" project.
In the north of the county, a large scale, two year, landscape survey of the Mells Valley SAC bats using low cost static recorders (Audiomoths)