Previous Field Trips

10am at BEES office.

This covers planning for both summer programmes.

North Cave is a favourite birding destination. It will be interesting to visit at this time of year to view the recent developments as well as birds. There are some excellent hides. A toilet stop will be arranged en route. 

Easy walking. It can be windy as the area is exposed. Dress warmly.

Leaders: Margaret Rees & Joan Dobson 

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Cost £10

Morecambe Bay is renowned for the quality and variety of wading birds feeding on the foreshore, especially in the winter months. We intend to spend some time on the promenade at Morecambe to scan the mudflats left by the receding tide. Then we will travel a bit further along the bay to Hest Bank, which is another good area for waders. Warm, waterproof clothing is advised in case of inclement weather. Binoculars and telescopes would be useful.

Leaders: Stuart Tordoff, John Gavaghan

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Cost £10

Dunham Massey is a National Trust property. The Georgian mansion is set in an extensive deer park. Currently a portion of the house has been turned into a military hospital similar to the one that was established during the WW1. The grounds contain Britain’s largest winter garden.

Cost: National Trust members free, Non National Trust members - House & garden £11, Garden only £6.40 (group rates). There is a tea room (accessible mid-afternoon), toilets and shop. Please bring a packed lunch. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NATIONAL TRUST CARD OR CASH FOR ENTRY TICKET. This charge is addition to the cost of transport for the trip. 

Coordinators: Margaret Rees & Veronica Youngson

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Cost £10

2-4.30pm  

At our indoor meeting we will be covering some administrative matters followed by short presentations (digital images) by group members. Refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome. 

Coordinators: Margaret Rees & Julia Pearson 

Cost £3.00

12.30-4pm

Our New Year Social will take the same format as previously. There will be an opportunity to review the past year also to look ahead to 2015. We would plan a quiz.

Please bring food and drink for all to enjoy.

Copies of the 2014 DIARY will be available for distribution.

Coordinators: Margaret Rees & Joan Dobson Cost £3.00

Our 2015 New Year walk will take us along the Aire Valley, starting at Ireland Bridge, Bingley, (near the Parish Church), via river banks, Myrtle Park, Leeds and Liverpool canal towpath to Hirst weir in Saltaire. The return journey will be along Coach Road, through the Milner Fields estate and back along the canal towpath.

There is a short stretch of downhill road walking. Total distance covered will be about 4.5 miles.

Toilets and cafes are available in Bingley.

Leader: Donald Lightowler
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £5

Morning 10.00-12.00 We will meet at the Unitarian Church, Russell Street, for a viewing of members’ holiday images.

Coordinator: Margaret Rees Cost £2 (either with your booking form or on the day).

Afternoon 1.00pm Christmas Meal
As last year the venue for the Christmas lunch will be the Dubrovnik Hotel, 3 Oak Avenue, Manningham, Bradford BD8 7AQ. There will be a similar menu to last year at the same prices, ie 1,2 or 3 courses from £9.95 to £16.

This year there will be entertainment also, at no extra price! Please book early as places are limited. Menus will be circulated to those who have booked, along with a letter telling you when your monies will be due (23rd September) and to choose your meal.

We look forward to seeing everyone, whether you are a regular Tuesday traveller or have only been occasionally.

Coordinators: Margaret Rees & Joan Dobson
Minibus transport will be available from the Unitarian Church to the hotel for those who require it.

For our mystery trip there will be a walk in beautiful parkland. For those who want there will be the opportunity for some indoor historical interest (reasonable admission fee) and Tea Rooms for afternoon treats.

Good toilet facilities.

Leaders: Marilyn Barber & Joan Dobson
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £7

The 85 acre Arboretum is a delight to visit, particularly in spring or autumn. Our last visit was in November 2008 when the trees were at their most spectacular with autumn tints. Walking is mostly on the level and there is a tea-room, toilets and a plant sales area near the entrance.

The Falcons of Thorp Perrow, situated at the far corner of the Arboretum is worth visiting; they put on flying displays twice a day usually (check times), when you can get close up to the birds. Bring a camera. Entrance cost £6.30 (group rate).

Coordinator: Joan Dobson
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £10