To celebrate and recognise the immense contribution that Helen and Ed Wells have made to bat conservation in Somerset over many years we have nominated them for the Pete Guest Award 2021.
Category: SBG News
SBG news 29May21
In this message we have news of: - A delay to the updated guidance to bat groups - A reminder that NE licensed bat workers need to return their annual report soon - Vacancies on the BCT Board of Trustees - An update below on 2021 membership renewals. - The latest BCT Bat group Bulletin, which includes details of the annual NBMP report
AGM 2021 minutes, Membership renewals and latest BCT bulletin
In this message we have: Details of our recent Zoom AGM, including the minutes An update below on 2021 membership renewals. The latest BCT Bat group Bulletin, which includes news that updated guidance for Bat Groups from the IUCN and BCT, may be with us as early as May.
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
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
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.
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.