Indoor meetings are held on the first Friday of each month from October to May in the Methodist Church, Witney. Please use the rear entrance from Woolgate (Waitrose) car park in Witan Way.
A printable version of the programme can be downloaded here. Please note that there are occasional ‘pop-up’ walks which are not in the printed programme. Details will be emailed to members and added to this page.
Talks and outdoor meetings are free to members and £3 for visitors. Please note that booking is required for some events where numbers are limited.
| Sunday 19th October 10am |
| FUNGUS FORAY at Foxholes Meet at the lay-by on the road outside the BBOWT reserve near Bruern. There is a short walk to the reserve which can get very wet, so bring suitable footwear etc. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Map Ref: SP259208 OX7 6RW Leader: Peter Creed |
| Sunday 2nd November |
| GEOLOGY WALK. Geology of Cretaceous Ridge South of Woolstone near Uffington. Climb the geological column to see how underlying rocks and the Ice Age have affected the scenery, especially of Manger & Dragons Hill Leader: John Baker [other details to be confirmed] |
| Friday 7th November, 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| INDOOR MEETING Catriona Bass: ‘Connecting Communities, Connecting Landscapes’ |
| Friday 5th December, 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| INDOOR MEETING Martin Lane: ‘Lower Windrush Valley Project’ |
| Saturday 6th December, 10:30am |
| NEW COMMUNITY PATH INTHE BLENHEIM ESTATE A beautiful walk of 2 miles each way, from Bladon to Long Hanborough and back. The terrain is flat with a gravel path. Start from Bladon. Meet at the top of Park Lane on the left of the White House pub, by the Blenheim gates. Parking in the pub car park, to be arranged individually with the landlord, otherwise along the road. For a one-way walk, it is possible to park at Long Hanborough station and join a lift to Bladon. Alternatively, the S7 bus runs from Witney. Further details nearer the time. Map Ref: SP447150 OX20 1RQ (White House Pub) What3Words: grumbling.warthog.hits Car sharing very much advised. Leader: Julia Reed |
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| Pop-up Walk if weather conditions are suitable BURY DOWN RIDGEWAY WALK. A 3 mile walk on the Ridgeway looking for Short-eared Owls, Corn Buntings & Winter Thrushes. Accessible off the West Ilsley road off the A34. Parking is marked on the OS map. Map Ref: SU478841 Please car share if possible. Leader: Sue Morton |
| Friday 16th January 2026 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| MEMBERS’ NIGHT (Non-members equally welcome!) Bring items or photographs for identification or general interest. If you wish to show any pictures or give short talk, please bring them on memory sticks and notify Sue Morton in advance. |
| Sunday 25th January |
| BIRDWATCHING AT SLIMBRIDGE WWT. Members make their own way for a self-guided visit to Slimbridge. Start individually at around 11am then meet in the Cafe at 1pm. Book tickets online: Adult £18.80, Concessions £16.80. 10% discount if you buy online before your visit. GL2 7BT Please car share if possible |
| Friday 6th February 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| INDOOR MEETING Craig Blackwell: ‘Bees and Pollinators’ |
| Thursday 12th February, 2:00-4:00pm |
| NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT LEARNING ABOUT HYMENOPTERA. A two-hour guided tour learning about these fascinating insects. Cost will be £5 per person, cash on the day. Numbers capped at 15. Meet at the Natural History Museum, Parks Rd at 1:50pm. Park and Ride is strongly advised. Further details nearer the time. OX1 3PW. Leader: Louis Lofthouse |
| Friday 6th March 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by Tim Birkhead: ‘Guillemots’ |
| Tuesday 24th March |
| VISIT TO SALISBURY PLAIN TO SEE GREAT BUSTARDS. A bit of a journey (approx 50 miles, 1.5 hours drive), but worth it to see these unusual birds displaying. Meet at Enford Village Hall, which has ample parking, and we will be taken out onto the Plain in Land Rovers. Maximum number of 16 people. Cost £25 per person |
| Friday 3rd April 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| INDOOR MEETING Bob Cowley: ‘British Deer’ |
| Sunday 19th April, 11:00am |
| GREENHAM COMMON REPTILES. Hoping to see up to four different types of reptiles, including adders. Look for Greenham Business Park at RG19 6HW. Leader: Neil Clennell |
| Thursday 23rd April, 10:00am |
| SPRING WALK: WYTHAM WOODS. Owned by Oxford University since 1942, the Woods are designated SSSI and an area of continuous research. The estate comprises ancient woodland, modern plantations, and limestone grassland. The site is rich in flora and fauna; bluebells should be in bloom. The walk will be about 2 hours. Paths are reasonably easy to walk. Leader: Julian Howe [Other details to be confirmed] |
| Friday 1st May 7:15 for 7:30pm |
| INDOOR MEETING Graham Lenton: topic TBC and ANNUAL PLANT SALE in aid of Club funds. |
| Sunday 3rd May, 5:00am |
| DAWN CHORUS AT RUSHY COMMON Meet at Rushy Common car park off the Cogges – Stanton Harcourt Road at 5am (although some may prefer to start at 4am to catch the first sounds of the birds). It may be cold and wet so wrap up and wear wellies. Bring a torch. Map Reference: SP381073 OX29 5AN Leader: Adrian State |
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