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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
The target for the
current financial year is £5000 to be allocated to Farming Initiatives
of which £4300 has already been sent to The Lodge. Many thanks to all
those taking part in the events
Details of the revised scheme for allocating project funding are shown on the News page.
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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January
Saturday 23rd
|
ASDA
Super Market, Handsworth Road
Big Garden Bird Watch
Stall advertising the Big Garden
Bird Watch (30 - 31
January).
Survey forms and other information on birds, feeding and
protection available from members present. A very successful event
with the highest amount of donations ever from visitors to the
stall.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
February
Saturday 27th |
Crystal
Peaks Shopping Centre
Stall selling bird food, feeders, sales goods and distributing information
in connection with the RSPB, and the Local Group.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
March
Wednesday 31st |
ASDA
Super Market, Handsworth Road
Homes for
Wildlife
Information on
Homes for Wildlife, goods for sale. Information about the
Group.
|
10.00am-
4.00pm |
April
Saturday 24th |
Launch
of Environment Weeks - Fargate Sheffield
Stall selling bird food, feeders, sales goods and distributing information
in connection with the RSPB, the Local Group and Environment Weeks
in Sheffield.
In addition stalls from some 25 other environmental and associated
organisations.
The Group Stall 2009
|
10.00am
to
4.30pm |
April
- June
Saturday 24th April to Sunday 6th June |
Environment Weeks in Sheffield
A programme of events by Local Environment Groups and similar
organisations. Free printed programmes of the events will be
available from early April. Also information
will be available on a searchable website.
www.sheffieldenvironment.org
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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.
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10.00am-
4.00pm |
| Saturday
5th to Saturday 13th |
Counting
Nature
Events to be arranged. Watch this space!
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July
Saturday 24th |
Handsworth
Gala
Event to be arranged. Watch this space!
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| TBA |
Hallam
Fun Day
Event to be
arranged. Watch this space!
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August
Sunday 29th &
Monday 30th |
Sheffield
Fayre - Norfolk Park
Stall selling 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 |
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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TBA |
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