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Programme
of
Events
from
1 January 2010
to the
31 December 2010
These
are
mainly
events
raising
funds
to
meet
the
Group’s
target
for
money
for
RSPB
projects,
meeting
members
of
the
public
to
inform
them
of
the
aims
of
the
RSPB
and
Group
activities.
The major fund raising events
at
the
Sheffield
Botanical
Gardens
include
the
sale
of
plants and refreshments
provided
by
Group members,
bird
food, bird feeders, sales goods, a
Tombola
stall,
for
which
donated
prizes
are
always
welcome,
and
a
variety
of
displays
illustrating
birds
and
conservation.
RSPB
Projects
for
the
year 2009 - 10
Last
year the RSPB changed the arrangements for fund raising by Groups.
Briefly the funds raised are to be allocated to one of 9 sections. In
the Group's Spring 09 Newsletter Group members were asked to vote for
their preferences. As last year the most popular section was Farming
Initiatives. A total of £4,300 from the Group's fund raising
events has been sent to The Lodge, with £371 credit from sale of RSPB
goods making a total of £4671.
RSPB
Projects
for
the
year 2010 - 11
This
year we are aiming to raise £5000 for Upland Habitats from our fund
raising events and sale of RSPB goods, so far (July 10), we have
sent £2000 to The Lodge.
UPLAND
HABITATS
Nationally
upland habitats are crucial to UK birds, especially in the North and
Scotland where the majority of British upland is to be found. Uplands,
or highlands, consist of a whole range of habitats from upland moors,
farms, rocky outcrops and boggy areas. Upland blanket bogs in particular
are under threat and especially important as the UK holds 10-15% of the
entire world’s blanket bog habitats. These support Hen Harrier,
Merlin, Golden Plover and Dunlin amongst others, but are at threat
through grazing, drainage, and the introduction of non native plant and
animal species.
Around the RSPB Northern Region, much work is
going on to increase these habitats including Dove Stone, where blocking
ditches and sowing sphagnum moss is encouraging the stabilization of
peat, crucial to these habitats. At Geltsdale upland vegetation is being
managed to encourage Black Grouse in one of the only areas to see them
in England, and in Northumberland 24 hour watches are being set up for
Hen Harrier nests to help preserve this iconic upland bird and protect
them from disturbance and persecution.
Many thanks to all
those taking part in the events
Calendar
of
Events
Assistance
with
manning
our
stall
at
these
events
is
always
welcome.
If
you
can
help,
even
for
a
short
time,
phone Helen Ensor (0114 269 8066)
Additions to the
original programme shown in RED.
| Date |
Location
of
event |
Time
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| 2010 |
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May
Monday 3rd
(Bank Holiday) |
Highland
Cattle Show - Graves
Park
Stall selling bird food, feeders, sales goods and distributing information
in connection with the RSPB, and the Local Group.
|
10.30am
to
5.30pm |
May
Saturday
to
Monday
29th, 30th
& 31st |
Botanical
Gardens
Sheffield
(Entrance from Thompson Road opposite Berkley Shopping Precinct)
This major fund
raising event at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens includes the sale
of plants and refreshments provided by Group members, bird food,
bird feeders, sales goods, a Tombola stall, for which donated
prizes are always welcome, and a variety of displays illustrating
birds and conservation.
|
11.00am
to
5.00pm |
June
Wednesday 2nd
(During schools half-term holiday, previously called
"Teachers Rest") |
Wildlife
on our Waterways
Weston Park - Western Bank (Opposite the Children's Hospital)
Stall selling bird food, feeders, sales goods and distributing information
in connection with the RSPB, and the Local Group. Display
concerning birds likely to be seen on the Waterways.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
June
Friday 4th |
ASDA
Super Market, Handsworth Road
"Counting
Nature"
Information on
"Counting Nature", goods for sale. Information about the
Group.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
July
Saturday 24th |
Handsworth
Gala
Another successful event.
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August
Sunday 29th &
Monday 30th |
Sheffield
Fayre - Norfolk Park
Stall selling plants, bird food, feeders and sales goods. Also
distributing information in connection with the RSPB, and the
Local Group.
A busy afternoon 2009
Fly past by the Red Arrows 2009
(Photographs by Nigel
Reeves)
|
10.30am
to
17.30pm |
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|
October
Saturday 30th |
Crystal
Peaks - Feed The Birds Day
Stall selling bird food, feeders and providing information
concerning the feeding of garden birds.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
December
Saturday and Sunday
4th & 5th |
Kelham
Victorian Christmas Market -
Kelham Island Museum
Stall selling Christmas cards, calendars, diaries, bird food, feeders and distributing information
in connection with the RSPB and the Local Group
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