Previous Field Trips

As it is six years since we visited this venue, which is only open in February, we decided to fit in an extra outing to let our newer members experience this wonderful place. In addition to the vast displays of snowdrops in the 5 acre garden, there are other early flowers, shrubs and trees, a lake, a woodland walk, an excellent tearoom etc. Wrap up warm - it can be cold there.

The visit will take place on 11TH February, weather permitting, otherwise we will try for the second date.

Admission is £4.50 per person (this is the group rate).

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

Following last year’s successful bird safari we plan another one. We propose visiting, if time permits, Yeadon Tarn, Otley Wetlands, Gallows Hill and Knotford Nook to look for wintering birds and rarities. You will need to dress warmly and be prepared for severe conditions or hopefully otherwise.

We propose to use Stephen Smiths Garden Centre for toilets, shelter, refreshments as required.

Leader: Margaret Rees

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £6

In the morning we plan a visit to BOG’s Stocksbridge Reserve followed by a walk along the Leeds-Liverpool canal and across Riddlesden golf course (approx 2 miles of easy walking). We will be on the lookout for birds on the canal and adjacent woodland. In the afternoon we will explore the grounds of Cliffe Castle and have the opportunity to visit the museum. Toilet facilities are available at Cliffe Castle

Leaders: Margaret Rees & Janet Mawson

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Cost £5

The New Year Social will take the same format as in previous years and we hope to have better luck with the weather than last year. There will be members’ slides to see of our past visits and a review of last year’s programme, also a look forward to this year’s programme. There will be a quiz to test your wildlife knowledge.

Please bring food for all to share.Everyone welcome.

Coordinators: Margaret Rees and Joan Dobson

At the Unitarian Church, Russell Street, BD5. Cost £2

The Spen Valley Greenway is a long distance bridleway stretching from Low Moor, Bradford to Dewsbury, following the track of an old railway line. The walk will be a linear one of approx. 4 ½ miles from Bradford to Heckmondwike. The surface is good and the gradient is slightly downhill. The minibus will park at Woodlands Cricket Club, which is off Cleckheaton Rd. (A638), where toilets facilities are available. In Heckmondwike we will make use of the facilities at Morrison’s supermarket. Thereafter anyone who wishes to walk further can continue on the Greenway towards Dewsbury.

Arrangements will be made for the minibus to return people to Bradford at a set time. A few car passengers can be accommodated.

Leaders: Gillian and Stuart Tordoff

Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.

Cost £5