Tuesday, March 20th

1. A Brief History of the Blackwater Valley
   • Start time: 07:30pm
   • End time: 09:30pm
   • Description:

     Come along to the Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6DD (Grid ref: SU 894 548), at 7.30pm to hear Christine Reeves give an illustrated talk on A Brief History of the Blackwater Valley and find out how the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership and the Trust itself came to be formed. The talk will last about 1½ hours. Light refreshments available. Trust members free, donations welcome from visitors. To reserve your place please phone Christine Reeves on 01252 331353.

   • Published: Friday, January 6th

Wednesday, April 25th

1. Spring Bluebell Walk
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End time: 01:00pm
   • Description:

     Join Adrian Humphries for a Spring Bluebell Walk, a pleasant five-mile spring walk of contrasts taking in some beautiful scenery in the Finchampstead area. The route will pass through Finchampstead Ridges and Coalpit Copse – where we hope to see the bluebells – along the Blackwater Valley Path and round the Moor Green Lakes and Horseshoe Lakes area . There are some slopes and uneven ground and parts could be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. The walk will last between 2-3 hours. Meet at Horseshoe Lake car park, Mill Lane Sandhurst GU47 8JW ( grid ref SU 821 620) for a 10am start. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Thursday, May 3rd

1. Dawn Chorus
   • Start time: 05:00am
   • End time: 07:00am
   • Description:

     Join Colin Wilson to hear the magic of the dawn chorus. Meet in the car park at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Lakeside Road, Ash (grid ref SU 887 518) at 5.00 a.m. – yes, the birds start early so we will have to do so too. The short amble will last 2 hours at the most. Binoculars are not essential but will be useful. It will be cool at that time of the morning. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Sunday, June 10th

1. Wildflower Walk
   • Start time: 02:00pm
   • End time: 04:00pm
   • Description:

     Irene Draper will lead a Wildflower Walk around the meadows beside the Blackwater. Meet at 2.00 pm in the car park at [Shepherd Meadow, on the west side of the A321 (Marshall Road) between the A30 and Sandhurst (grid ref SU 848 607) just north of superstores. The walk will last around 2 hours. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Wednesday, July 4th

1. Butterfly Walk
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End time: 12:00pm
   • Description:

     Meet Sue Cload at 10.00 outside the Sandhurst Memorial Hall, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ (grid ref SU 842 613) for a Butterfly Walk in the meadows nearby. The walk will last about 2 hours in open meadows with little shade so please come prepared. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Monday, August 20th

1. More Hidden Footpaths
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End time: 12:00pm
   • Description:

     Alan Taylor introduces us to some more hidden footpaths in North Farnborough and Cove. Meet near McDonalds in the car park at the Blackwater Retail Park (Farnborough Gate), GU14 8BL, (grid ref SU 873 574), at 10.00 am for a walk lasting about 2 hours. The way may be muddy after rain so please come prepared. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Friday, September 21st

1. Bat Walk 1
   • Start time: 07:00pm
   • End time: 09:00pm
   • Description:

     Steve Bailey will lead one of his ever-popular bat walks, starting at 7.00 pm, and lasting about two hours. The ground may be muddy so please dress suitably – and bring a torch. Meet in the car park at Shepherd Meadow, on the west side of the A321 (Marshall Road) between the A30 and Sandhurst (grid ref SU 848 607) just north of superstores. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Friday, September 28th

1. Bat Walk 2
   • Start time: 07:00pm
   • End time: 09:00pm
   • Description:

     Steve Bailey’s bat walk (see 21 September) will be repeated at a different venue. Meet at 7.00 pm in the car park at Aldershot Park at the end of Guildford Road, off the Lower Farnham Road (grid ref 876 492). Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Tuesday, October 9th

1. Fungus Foray
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End time: 12:00pm
   • Description:

     Mike Waterman will lead a Fungus Foray for two hours starting at 10.00 am. Meet at Moor Green Lakes car park, Lower Sandhurst Road, Eversley GU47 8JW, grid ref: SU 805 627. Free to Trust members, visitors are invited to make a donation. Please register interest by phoning 01252 331353, and leaving a contact number in case we need to get back to you.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th

Tuesday, November 6th

1. AGM and Talk
   • Start time: 07:30pm
   • End time: 09:30pm
   • Description:

     The Trust’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 7.30 in the Kitty Dancey Room at the Sandhurst Memorial Hall, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ (grid ref SU 842 613). It will be followed by a talk or presentations – details to be announced later.

   • Published: Thursday, January 19th