Anglers Country Park, Haw Park Ln, Wakefield WF4 2EE. Leaders Mike and Moira, looking at flowers and plants. Meet in the car park at 11am. The country park has a café and a two mile walk around the lake. There is a charge for parking. Bring a packed lunch or make use of the café.

Brandon Marsh Wildlife Trust reserve, Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3GW.  Looking at flowers and invertebrates, no specific leader but several experts will be available to help. Following on from the success of the BNA Weekend Workshop in 2023, a return visit with a possible coach. If travelling independently, meet at the entrance to the visitor centre at 11am. The car park isn’t large so car share is recommended if no coach is arranged. Wildlife Trust members get in for free.…

Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve, Bridlington YO15 1JF. Sea birds. Meet outside the visitor centre at 11am. There is no charge to park, but there is an entry fee for non-members. There is a two-mile cliff top trail with several viewing points. There are takeaway refreshments and outdoor seating (limited indoor seating). Bring a packed lunch or use the take away facilities.

Parkwood Springs, Cooks Wood Rd, Sheffield S3 9AA. General walk leaders - Catherine and Mark. This is a return visit to look at the meadows and grasslands. Meet in the car park at 11am. More details to follow.  

Linda Ryan is lucky enough to own her own woodland. And is opening it to members to see the latest management she has done and look for flowers and insects. Meet on the roadside opposite the wood at 11am. More details will be emailed to members nearer the date. Can be rough underfoot so sturdy footwear is recommended, bring a packed lunch.

Longshaw Estate, Sheffield S11 7TZ. Wild deer rut and fungi. A return visit after the successful visit last year. Leaders Sue and Christine. Meet in the car park at 9.30am. Parking charge. This will be about a 3-mile walk around the area to see the deer. Sturdy footwear advised. Bring a packed lunch.

Howell Woods, Burnt Wood Lane, Brierley S72 9EZ. General woodland walk, leaders Chris and Bob. Meet in the car park at 10am. Car share advised as it is a small car park. More details to follow.

Social and administrative meeting at Moira’s house, 28 Applehaigh Lane, Notton, Wakefield, WF4 2NA. 2pm. This is fast becoming a regular following the success of the last two years, we will meet at Moira’s to plan the programme for 2025. Arrive at 2pm, bring nibbles to share, Moira will supply drinks