Due to government restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic, all our events and work parties have been cancelled until at least the end of June 2020. We will advise you if and when this situation changes.
While we hope that we will be able to resume our activities before the end of this summer, no-one really knows how long the pandemic will last.
The important thing is to stay safe and to keep away from all potential sources of infection.
Most of our events are free, though donations are always welcome to help fund our work. Every penny you donate supports conservation.
However, because our indoor talks involve hall hire and speaker costs, for these we charge non-members £3 each and members £2 each, but entrance is free to under-16s.
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Sat05Jul20142pm - 4pmFootball pitches off Maple Drive
A family event for the local community and voluntary organisations, where we promote the value of the reserve to local people.
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Sat12Jul201410 am - 5.30 pmVillage Green at Wivelsfield Green
Event for all the family, celebrating Wivelsfield Green and the local area. We are promoting FoBHGCN's conservation work and seeking new members.
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Sun20Jul201410am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by Burgess Hill football ground, off Maple Drive.
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Wed30Jul20142pm - 5pmBedelands LNR
Meet by car park near football pitches off Maple Drive from 1.45pm for 2pm start.
This ever-popular annual event is a great fun day for children up to age 11, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Pond dipping, meadow sweeping, bushcraft, games, etc.
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Sat02Aug201411am - 2 pmHammonds Ridge, Nightingale Meadows & Batchelors Farm
An informal leisurely walk along the open spaces along the southern edge of Burgess Hill to see what different species we can find. Led by group members.
Meet at the gate to Hammonds Ridge meadows off the roundabout opposite Tesco.
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Sat02Aug20148.45pm - midnightBedelands LNR
Meet in the car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for a 9pm start.
This is always a firm favourite.
After a guided walk led by a local bat expert to hear and see bats, we return via an area favoured by glowworms to view the many types of moths and other insects attracted to our moth trap and try to identify them. (All are released unharmed!)
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Sun03Aug20142pm - 4pmBedelands LNR
Led by Dominic, this is an informal fun event for all the family, sweeping the long grass with nets to catch, examine and identify various grasshoppers, crickets, shield bugs, butterflies, moths and other "minibeasts" that live among the grasses.
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Sun10Aug201410am-2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in the car park by the football pitches off Maple Dive.
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Sun24Aug2014
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Sun07Sep2014
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Sun21Sep20142pm - 5pmBedelands LNR
An informal leisurely walk exploring Bedelands, especially for some of you who still don't know the reserve, guided by group members.
Meet in the car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for a 2pm start.
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Sun28Sep201410am-2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive.
THIS IS 1 WEEK LATER THAN USUAL, BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE CLASHED WITH "BEDELANDS OPEN DAY".
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Fri10Oct20147.30 (Doors open 7.15)Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill (Next to Jewson's)
An illustrated talk by Dr. Margaret Pilkington.
Doors open at 7.15pm
Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under 16yrs free -
Sun19Oct201410am-2pmBedelands LNR
Meet at 10 am in car park by Burgess Hill football club off Maple Drive.
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Sun02Nov201410am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet at 10 am in car park by Burgess Hill football ground off Maple Drive.
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Fri07Nov20147.30 (Doors open 7.15)Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EN (Next to Jewson's)
The original talk booked for this evening was recently cancelled by Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex.
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Sat15Nov20149 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
An informal bird-spotting walk led by group members.
Meet at 9 am in car park by Burgess Hill football ground off Maple Drive.
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Sun16Nov201410am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet at 10 am in car park by Burgess Hill football ground off Maple Drive.
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Sun30Nov201410am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet at 10 am in car park by Burgess Hill football ground off Maple Drive.
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Sun07Dec201410am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls at 12 noon on the old farm site by the container after a short work party starting at 10 am. Attend either or both, as you please!
Work party meet at 10 am in car park by Burgess Hill football club off Maple Drive.
Others please make your way to the area by the container.
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Sun04Jan201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun18Jan201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun01Feb201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Fri06Feb20157.30 (Doors open 7.15)Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EN (Next to Jewson's)
An illustrated talk by John Cooper of the Booth Museum, Brighton & Hove.
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Sun15Feb201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun01Mar201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri06Mar20157.30 (Doors open 7.15)Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EN (Next to Jewson's)
An illustrated talk by Heather Warne, local Archivist and Historian.
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Sun15Mar201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat21Mar20152 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Sat04Apr201510 am - 12 noon.Bedelands LNR
Led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat11Apr20156 am - 9 amBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches at 5.50 am. The walk is open to all.
Followed by members' breakfast, limited to 25 at £2 each. Contact Jen Ranger (246830) to book your breakfast (members only).
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Sat11Apr2015
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Sun12Apr201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitched off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat09May201510 am - 5 pmPlumpton College
Admission £7.50 Under-16s free. We regularly attend this event-packed Open Day to publicise our Group.
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Sun10May201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun24May201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun31May201510 am - 12 noon.Bedelands LNR
All ages welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am,
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Sat06Jun201510 am - 4 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill (in the marquee)
Free exhibition promoting local wildlife and conservation - something to fascinate all the family. Includes live exotic reptiles, native bats, bees, pond life and much more.
Local universities, Greenpeace, RSPB and many other local and national organisations attend. There are free gifts, face-painting, quizzes, and a tombola.
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Sun07Jun201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Wed10Jun201512 noon - 3.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill.
Brief open-air event for mums and younger children.
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Sat13Jun20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
Discover mini-beasts in the water.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Sun14Jun201511 am - 4 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill.
Last day of Burgess Hill "Town Week" events.
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Sat20Jun20152 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands LNR
Led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger, who help you to identify wildflowers. Meet in car park by football pitches for 2 pm.
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Sun21Jun201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat27Jun20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Wed01Jul20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Sat04Jul201512 noon - 4 pmFootball pitches off Maple Drive
Access from car park by football pitches off Maple Drive.
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Sun05Jul201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Wed08Jul20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Wed15Jul20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Sat18Jul201510 am - 5.30 pmVillage Green, Wivelsfield Green
Publicity event - wide range of stalls, beer tent, competitions, races, etc.
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Sun19Jul201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun19Jul20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
Led by Keith Ruff, this leisurely walk around Bedelands will help you spot and identify many local butterfly species.
Meet for 2.00 pm in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive.
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Wed22Jul20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Wed29Jul20152 - 5 pmBedelands LNR
Our ever-popular annual event for children up to 11 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. Pond dipping, meadow-sweeping, bush craft, games, live exotic reptiles, live owls, with much more.
Meet on football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Sat01Aug20158.45 pm - MidnightBedelands LNR
Led by group members to discover some of the creatures that come out at night, with bat detectors, torches and an ultra-violet moth-trap. Bring your own torch! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 8.45 pm.
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Sun02Aug201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun02Aug20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Wed05Aug20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Wed12Aug20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2.00 pm.
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Sun16Aug201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Wed19Aug20152 - 4 pmBedelands LNR
See how many kinds you can find and recognise!
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm.
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Tue25Aug20154 - 5.30 pmBedelands LNR
A TWO-PART EVENT.
Baiting and setting humane traps to collect small mammals and identify them next morning. (The animals are not harmed.)
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 4 pm.
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Wed26Aug201510.30 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
2nd. PART OF TWO-PART EVENT:
Viewing, identifying and releasing small mammals caught overnight in humane traps. (The animals are not harmed.)
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.30 am.
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Sun18Oct201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun01Nov201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat14Nov20159 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 9 am.
It is hoped to bring a viewing scope or two for increased magnification of bird sightings.
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Sun15Nov201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun29Nov201510am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun13Dec2015Short Work Party 10 am - 12 noon followed by mulled wine, mince pies, etc.Bedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
From midday, mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls will be served round a bonfire on the old farm site near our container.
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Sun17Jan201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun31Jan201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun14Feb201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun28Feb201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri04Mar20167.30 - 9.30 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Doors open from 7.15 pm - talk commences at 7.45 pm.
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Sun13Mar201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun27Mar201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat02Apr201610 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Walk to dipping pond. Nets and trays provided.
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Sat09Apr20166.00 am - 9.00 amBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 6.00 am. A members' breakfast is available afterwards at £2 per head. Contact Jen Ranger (246830) to book breakfasts.
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Sun10Apr201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun24Apr201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri29Apr20167.45 pm - prompt.Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Doors open at 7.15 pm. Admission free. Raffle.
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Sun08May201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat14May201610 am - 5.00 pmPlumpton College
Admission £7 . 50 adult, under-16s free.
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Sun22May201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun29May201610 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Walk to dipping pond.
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Sat04Jun201610 am - 4.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Free wildlife exhibition - live native bats, bees, owls, stag beetles, pond life, exotic reptiles and insects, local universities, local and national wildlife groups - something of interest for all ages.
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Sun05Jun201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Wed08Jun2016
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Sun12Jun2016
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Sun19Jun201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches for 10 am.
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Sat25Jun20162 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football piches off Maple Drive at 1. 50 pm.
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Sun03Jul201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat09Jul2016
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Sun17Jul201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun24Jul20162 pm - 4 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm
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Wed27Jul20162 pm - 5 pmBedelands LNR
Free, but donations are welcome. Meet at football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm start - walk to safari site by dipping pond.
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Sat30Jul20168.45 pm - midnightBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 8.45 start. Bring a torch.
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Sun31Jul201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun31Jul20162 pm - 4 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm. Walk to meadow.
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Sun14Aug201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun28Aug201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun11Sep201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun18Sep20162 pm - 5 pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 2 pm start.
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Sun25Sep201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri07Oct20167:45 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Doors open 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under-16s free. Refreshments and raffle.
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Sun09Oct201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun23Oct201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun06Nov201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun13Nov20169 am - 12 noonBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 9 am.
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Sun20Nov201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun04Dec201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Short work party 10 am - noon. 12 noon - 2 pm mulled wine, mincepies and sausage rolls on farm site for members.
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Sun18Dec201610am - 2pmBedelands LNR
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri28Apr20177.45 pm promptCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
Annual General Meeting, followed by tea and cake and quiz with video. Raffle. Admission: free. Doors open from 7.15 pm.
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Sat29Apr20177:45 pmCar park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL
From songs at twilight to creatures of the night!
Led by Ian Woolsey and Dominic Moore. Bat detectors and night vision monoculars available for the second half through Bedelands.
Ends by 9.45 pm.
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Sun30Apr201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL for 10.00 am. Stay as long as you like - no pressure!
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Sat13May201710 am - 5 pmPlumpton College
FoBHGCN exhibit at this wide-ranging event promoting the diverse college courses and departments. Admission: £7.50 adults, under-16s: free.
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Sun14May201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL. Stay as long as you like - no pressure!
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Sat27May201710 am - 12 noonBedelands
Discover hidden mini-beasts below the water!
Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sun28May2017Mon29May201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL for 10 am. Stay as long as you like - no pressure!
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Sat03Jun201710 am - 4 pm.St. John's Park, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HG
A wonderfully diverse wildlife conservation exhibition, including some authentic country crafts and challenging outdoor pursuits. Many live exhibits, local universities, freebies, something to interest all ages. Admission: FREE!
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Sun11Jun201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL for 10 am. Stay as long as you like - no pressure!
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Sun11Jun201711 am - 4 pm.St. John's Park, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HG
Showcasing voluntary groups in Burgess Hill, this includes a variety of attractions for all the family and concludes the Summer Festival.
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Sun25Jun201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive RH15 8DL for 10 am. Stay as long as you like - no pressure!
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Sun25Jun20172 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger, this leisurely stroll through the wonderful wildflower meadows of Bedelands will also help you spot different species.
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Sat08Jul201712 noon - 4 pm.Football pitches off Maple Drive
Celebrating the community around Bedelands in Leyland and St. Andrew's wards, it is also in memory of the original founder and organiser, Frank Milligan. It offers a good range of family-friendly attractions. Admission: Free.
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Sun09Jul201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am
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Sun16Jul2017
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Sat22Jul201710 am - 5 pmWivelsfield Green - on village green
Wivelsfield Green - on village green
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Sun23Jul201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Wed26Jul20172.00 pm - 5.00 pmBedelands
For children of primary school age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but donations always welcome.
Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.45 pm.
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Sat29Jul20178.45 pm - 11.00 pmBedelands
CANCELLED due to rain. Sorry. We've rearranged it for Saturday 12th. August - see below.
Led by group members. Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 9.00 pm start. Bring a torch.
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Sun06Aug201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Sat12Aug20178.45 pm - 11.00 pmBedelands
Led by group members. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 9.00 pm start. Bring a torch.
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Sun13Aug20172 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Meadow Sweeping to discover minibeasts. Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome. Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 2.00 pm start.
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Sun20Aug201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Sun03Sep201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Sun10Sep20172.00 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands
Identifying trees and some common fungi - a leisurely guided walk led by Group members.
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 2.00 pm start.
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Sun17Sep201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am
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Sun01Oct201710 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet at car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am
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Fri06Oct20177.30 - 9.15 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
"Rocks and Fossils" - an illustrated talk by Ian Graham, retired Landscape Architect and keen conservationist.
Doors open at 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under-16s free.
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Sun07Jan2018
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Sun21Jan2018
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Sun04Feb2018
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Sun18Feb2018
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Fri02Mar20187.30 - 9.15 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
A talk by Dr. Dawn Scott from University of Brighton, describing an illustrated study made over several years, as featured in "Springwatch" with Chris Packham.
Doors open from 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under 16s free. Raffle and refreshments.
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Sun04Mar2018
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Sun18Mar2018
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Sun01Apr2018
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Sat07Apr201810 am - 12 noonBedelands
Discover minibeasts in the water, led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Walk to dipping pond on Bedelands.
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Sun08Apr20186.00 am - 9.00 amBedelands
Led by Group members. Thrill to the sound of birdsong in the early morning woods.
Meet in the car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 6.00 am start.
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Sun15Apr2018
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Sat28Apr20187.45 pm - 9.45 pm approx.Bedelands, then Streat Lane
Led by Ian Woolsey and Dominic Moore. Starting with a walk to the Mill Pond to watch for bats, we then proceed to the railway bridge over Streat Lane in search of nightingales. There are usually several singing here after dark.
Meet in car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive at 7.30. Anyone uncertain of the Streat Lane location can follow those who know the area.
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Sun29Apr2018
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Sat12May201810 am - 5 pmPlumpton College
This is a publicity event which FoBHGCN attends. Admission is £7.50 for adults, but under-16s enter FREE.
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Sun13May2018
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Fri25May20187.45 promptCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
Followed by refreshments and a light-hearted quiz. Raffle.
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Sat26May201810 am - 12 noonBedelands
Discover hidden minibeasts in the water. Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome.
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Sun27May2018
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Sat02Jun201810.00 am - 4.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Free to public and exhibitors, promoting local wildlife and wildlife habitat conservations, traditional crafts and adventurous outdoor activities.
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Sun10Jun2018
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Sun10Jun201811.00 am - 4.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Last day of Burgess Hill Summer Festival.
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Sun24Jun2018
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Sat30Jun20182.00 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands
Led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger, identifying the diversity of wild flowers found on the nature reserve.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm for 2.00 pm start.
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Sat07Jul201812 noon - 4.00 pmFootball pitch adjacent to Maple Drive and Bedelands
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Sun08Jul2018
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Sat14Jul2018
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Sun15Jul20182 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Led by Keith Ruff and John Prodger.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun22Jul2018
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Wed25Jul20182.00 pm - 5.00 pmBedelands
For children of primary school age - all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but donations welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.45 pm to set-out at 2.00 pm for guided walk to safari site on Bedelands.
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Sat28Jul20188.45 pm - 11.00 pmBedelands
Led by Group Members. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 8.45 pm start. Bring a torch.
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Sun05Aug2018
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Sun19Aug2018
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Sun19Aug20182 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun02Sep2018
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Sun16Sep2018
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Sun30Sep201810 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Fri05Oct20187.30 - 9.15 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
'Tarantulas of Panamá' will be an illustrated talk by Ray Gabriel, a specialist collector of spiders in the tropics.
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Sun14Oct2018
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Sun21Oct20182.00 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands
Identify common fungi and trees. A leisurely guided walk led by Group members. Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun28Oct2018
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Sun04Nov20189.00 am - 12 noonBedelands
Led by Group members.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 8.50 am.
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Sun11Nov2018
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Sun25Nov2018
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Sun09Dec201810 am - 2 pmBedelands
Annual volunteers' and members' Christmas gathering for refreshments round the bonfire by the container (old farm site) at 12 noon.
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Sun23Dec2018
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Sun20Jan201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun03Feb201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun17Feb201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri01Mar20197:30 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
An illustrated talk by John Lawrence of RSPB, including some thoughts on their conservation.
Doors open at 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under-16s free. Raffle and refreshments.
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Sun03Mar201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun17Mar201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun31Mar201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park b y football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat06Apr20196.00 am - 9.00 amBedelands Nature Reserve
led by Group members. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 5.50 am.
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Sat13Apr201910 am - 12 noonBedelands Nature Reserve
Discover hidden mini beasts beneath the water!Led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive. Walk to Dipping Pond.
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Sun14Apr201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun28Apr201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat04May20197.45 pm - 9.30 pmBedelands Nature Reserve and Streat Lane
Led by Ian Woolsey and Dominic Moore. Songs of the night! Meet in car parks by football pitches off Maple Drive for 7.45 pm. We visit the Mill Pond for bats, then drive to Streat Lane to hear the nightingales.
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Sat11May201910 am - 5 pm.Plumpton College Grounds
Admission: £7.50 (adults), under-16s FREE. FoBHGCN publicity/promotion.
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Sun12May201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Fri24May20197.45 pm - 9.30 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
AGM - 7.45 pm prompt, followed by a short talk by Ian Woolsey 'Bedelands Bird Surveys', tea and cake, quiz and video. Doors open from 7.20 pm. Admission FREE. Raffle.
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Sat25May201910 am - 12 noonBedelands Nature Reserve
Led by Dominic Moore. Discover hidden mini beasts beneath the water! Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Walk to Dipping Pond. All ages welcome.
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Sun26May201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sat01Jun201910 am - 4 pmFestival Marquee, St. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Free to public and exhibitors, promoting local wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation, live exotic reptiles, tarantulas, native bees, pond life, traditional crafts and adventurous outdoor activities, including drone operation, sailing and traditional Samurai swordsmanship. Local Universities.
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Sun09Jun201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am.
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Sun09Jun201910 am - 4 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Close of the Summer Festival, promoting and celebrating local voluntary groups and charities, with dance and band displays. A fun day for the family.
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Sat15Jun201911am - 3 pmFootball pitches adjacent to Maple Drive and Bedelands
A variety-packed, fun family event for local residents and friends, admission FREE.
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Sat22Jun20192pm - 4pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger, identifying the diversity of wild flowers found on the nature reserve. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm for 2.00 pm start.
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Sun23Jun201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun07Jul201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sat13Jul201910 am - 5 pm.Wivelsfield Green Village Green
Free family event on Village Green with many fun activities to choose from, also promoting local voluntary organisations.
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Sun14Jul20192pm - 4pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 1.50 pm.
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Sun21Jul201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Wed31Jul20192pm - 5pmBedelands Nature Reserve
for children of primary school age. Ever-popular annual event, including pond dipping, meadow sweeping, bush craft, live animals, games, etc. All children must be accompanied by an adult relative. FREE as usual, but donations welcome. Meet in car park and football pitches off Maple Drive for 1.50 pm, to be divided into groups and led to the activities site on Bedelands.
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Sat03Aug20198.45pm - 11pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Popular annual event for all ages, led by Group members. FREE, but donations are welcome. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 8.35. Children must be accompanied by an adult relation. Bring a torch!
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Sun04Aug201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10am
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Sun18Aug201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sat24Aug20192pm - 4pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Discover mini beasts in the long grasses! Nets provided. Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome.
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Sun01Sep201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun15Sep201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun29Sep201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Fri04Oct20197.45 pm - 9.30 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
An illustrated talk by Penny Green on the Knepp Castle Estate. These 3,500 acres have aroused intense interest and have encouraged a remarkable return of wildlife. Doors open at 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, visitors £3, under-16s free. Raffle and refreshments.
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Sun13Oct201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sat19Oct20192pm - 4.30pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Identifying common fungi and local trees - leisurely guided walk led by Group members. Identification sheet provided. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm
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Sun27Oct201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sat02Nov20199am - 12 noonBedelands Nature Reserve
Led by Group members. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun10Nov201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun24Nov201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun08Dec201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Mince pies, sausage rolls and mulled wine served from 12 noon by the storage container (Old Farm Site) - free to members. You don't have to attend the short work party beforehand! Meet in car park by football pitches for 10am OR make your way to the storage container for 12 noon.
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Sun22Dec201910 am - 2 pmBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am
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Sun19Jan2020
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Sun02Feb2020
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Sun16Feb2020
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Sun01Mar2020
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Fri06Mar20207.45pm - 9.30 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
Doors open 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, vistors £3, under-16s free. Refreshments. Raffle.
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Sun15Mar2020
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Sun29Mar2020
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Sat04Apr20206 am - 9 amBedelands Nature Reserve
Meet in Bedelands car park off Maple Drive (RH15 8DL) for 5.50 am.
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Sat11Apr202010 am - 12 noonBedelands Nature Reserve
Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome. Discover minibeasts below the water!
Meet in Bedelands car park off Maple Drive (RH15 8DL) for 10 am - walk to dipping pond.
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Sun12Apr2020
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Sun26Apr2020
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Sat02May20208 pm - 9.30 pmBedelands Nature Reserve and Streat Lane
From creatures of the night to melodies in darkness!
Led by Ian Woolsey and Dominic Moore.
Meet in Bedelands car park off Maple Drive (RH15 8DL), walk to Mill Pond, return & drive to Streat Lane.
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Sun10May2020