Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Doncaster DN4 8DU Meet in the visitor centre at 11am. Earlier if you want breakfast. There are several trails around Potteric, but some may be muddy therefore good footwear is recommended. Bring a packed lunch or make use of the café. There is no charge to park, but there is an entry fee for non-members.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2PS. Looking and identifying trees in bud. Possible branch coach trip, more details will be emailed to members. If travelling independently, meet at the entrance at 11am. Bring a packed lunch or use the café, (but be aware it may be busy) There is no charge to park, but there is an entry fee for non-members.

 RSPB Nature Reserve, Old Moor Ln, Wombwell, Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley S73 0YF Meet in the courtyard at 10am. General Walk. There are two main routes around Old Moor with several hides. Bring a packed lunch or make use of the café. There is no charge to park, but there is an entry fee for non-members.

Silkstone Waggonway, Barnsley S75 4LU. 10am. General walk. Meet outside Riley’s café at 10am. Note: there is a larger car park towards the rear of this site. There is a café but booking is recommended, but there is no picnic area here. The walk along the Waggonway is across a busy road, so care should be taken. There are two options – walk to the end of the Waggonway and return the same way; or continue over the bridge, which…

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.