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| Remaining and updated 2010 Outdoor meetings |
| Sun | 23 | May | 10:00 | H | Cathays Cemetery | wildlife, geology and history | Steve Howe
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| Sat | 29 | May | 10:00 | F | Penllergare | A chance to explore this great Victorian estate on the outskirts of Swansea | Jennie Eyers
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| Sat | 5 | Jun | 10:00 | F | Craig Cadlan | A chance to visit Cwm Cadlan, a National Nature Reserve on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, led by CCW reserves Manager Jon Wohlgemuth. It forms part of the largest stretch of fen meadows in Wales studded with species-rich, lime-enriched flushes. Meet at reserve entrance which is 0.75 miles from Penderyn up Cwm Cadlan road and on the right (Grid ref: SN 9545 0982). Parking is very limited so please let Bruce know if you plan to come. | Jon Wohlgemuth
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| Mon | 7 | Jun | 19:00 | E | Orchid Walk Coryton Roundabout | As part of biodiversity week Cardiff Naturalist’s Society will yet again be leading this popular public walk around the Coryton roundabout (junction 32 on M4). Hopefully we shall see again the unusual orchid variant now verified as Rhodochila. Meet at the top of Longcross drive just past Asda off Coryton roundabout. (ST 137 814) | Bruce McDonald
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| Sun | 20 | Jun | 10:00 | H | Parc Slip | This 305 acre reserve has a mix of woodland, wetland and meadow and is managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Meet at the Visitor Centre SS879 835 and postcode CF32 0EH. Leave the M4 at junction 36 and follow the B4281 towards Aberkenfig. Turn right by the Fountain Restaurant onto Fountain Road and the reserve car park is on the left approximately a quarter of a mile up the road. Follow the duck signs. The walk will take 2.5 to 3 hours, no steep hills. | Margaret Samuel
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| Sat | 3 | Jul | 10:00 | F | Around Cardiff Bay | This will be the first circumnavigation of Cardiff Bay by the Nats made possible by the opening of a footbridge across the River Ely, scheduled for early June. We hope to record all wildlife seen on the circuit which will include fresh and salt water, wetlands and parkland. The distance is around 6.5 miles – mostly flat and on surfaced paths. Meet at the public car park by St Davids Hotel, Havannah Street, CF10 5SD (Grid ref: ST 189 742). Parking charges apply – we shall aim to be back by 4pm. | Members
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| Wed | 14 | Jul | 18:00 | E | Kenfig National Nature Reserve | This walk around the Kenfig Nature Reserve will be led by Roy Bailey-wood and we shall be concentrating on the later orchids such as the Helleborines. Meet at the Visitor Centre entrance (CF33 4PT or Grid Ref: SS 799 812). Note that the Visitor Centre will not be open so no facilities available | Roy Bailey-Wood
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| Wed | 21 | Jul | 19:00 | E | BBQ, Bats and Glow Worms at Cosmeston | Fire provided – please bring food for what is likely to be an excellent evening of wildlife and chat | Tony Campbell
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| Thur | 29 | Jul | 18:00 | E | Hailey Park | We shall be teaming up again with the Friends of Hailey Park for a public walk around this new wildlife area in Llandaff, Cardiff on the edge of the River Taff. Birds, blooms and some sweep-netting to see what insects are about. Meet at the car park to Hailey Park, Radyr Road entrance |
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| Sat | 31 | Jul | 10.00 | F | Maerdy | Rob and Linda Nottage will be leading this exploration of the upper reaches of the Rhondda Fach and site of the former Maerdy Colliery to see an interesting variety of scenery and wildlife including ivy-leaved bellflower and keeled skimmer dragonflies. . A gentle 5-6 mile stroll mainly on firm tracks but with an optional return on some rougher paths. Meet on the northern outskirts of Maerdy opposite the Avon Rubber Factory at grid ref SS972 990. Parking on nearby streets, no toilets or refreshments. | Rob & Linda Nottage
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| Sat | 18 | Sep | 10:00 | F | Caves, Trees & Waterfalls Walk | Exploring the waterfalls from Porth-yr-Ogof | Andy & Rhian Kendall
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| 2009 Indoor Meetings - NB! our 2010 / 11 programme is in preperation |
| Wed | 23 | Sep | | | Annual General Meeting Followed by a Talk by the President | | Roger Milton |
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| Thur | 8 | Oct | | | Coral Reefs of the World | | Peter Rees |
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| Tues | 20 | Oct | | | Hot Spring EcoSystems Through Time | | Dr Alan Channing |
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| Mon | 2 | Nov | | | The Severn Barrage & Other Options, Challenges and Opportunities | | Professor Roger Falconer |
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| Tues | 17 | Nov | | | Wonderful Welsh Whitebeams | | Dr Tim Rich |
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| Mon | 30 | Nov | | | Wildlife of Southern Brazil | | Rob & Linda Nottage |
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| Thur | 10 | Dec | | | Christmas Special | | Members |
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| 2010 Indoor Meetings - NB! our 2010 / 11 programme is in preperation |
| Tues | 12 | Jan | | | The African Wild Dog | | Dr Dan Forman |
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| Mon | 25 | Jan | | | Members Evening | | Members |
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| Tues | 9 | Feb | | | Iceland: Towards the Arctic Circle | | Graham Duff |
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| Wed | 24 | Feb | | | 100 Years of Ringing Wild Birds | | Dr Rob Thomas |
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| Tues | 9 | Mar | | | Safari Guide Training Experiences in South Africa | | Laura Moss |
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| Mon | 22 | Mar | | | The Cape Floral Kingdom | | Joan Andrews |
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| 2010 Completed Outdoor meetings - NB! our 2010 / 11 programme is in preperation |
| Sun | 17 | Jan | 9:00 | F | Cardiff Birdwatch | | Rob & Linda Nottage |
| Sat | 20 | Mar | 11:00 | F | Forest of Dean | | Tony Titchen |
| Sat | 17 | Apr | 10:00 | F | Cowbridge | | Roger Milton |
| Wed | 12 | May | 18:00 | E | Dinas Powis | A walk from Dinas Powys into Cwm George | Joan Andrews
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