CROSS HILLS NATURALISTS’ SOCIETY

www.crosshillsnats.co.uk

Founded 1904

Affiliations:  Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union & Yorkshire Wildlife Trust




SUMMER PROGRAMME 2011

Microscope Meetings will take place on the second Thursday of each month from April to September 1845-2100 hours
at the Senior Citizen Centre, North Street, Sutton-in-Craven.
 Microscopes are available & children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.







Wednesday 18th  May
 - Leader Jean Kendrew         

Thorpe Perrow and Leyburn Old Glebe Field
Dept 09.00, Victoria Road, Cross Hills, with cars, packed lunch 
           or use Arboretum Tea Room.
Admission charge to Arboretum (OAP, £5.60)
Contact J. Kendrew to arrange transport 01535 632447







Wednesday 1st June - Leader Jean Kendrew

Botanical Ramble in the Kildwick/Farnhill area, including The Arbour.
Meet 13.00 Kildwick Church
Max distance 3 miles steep terrain in The Arbour








Wednesday 15th June - Leader Alison Evans


Botanical Walk in limestone area focussing upon FERNS
Meet 13.30 hours at Victoria Road, Cross Hills with cars or Meet at O/S ref:  SD 835659 at 14.30
Moderate to rough walking boots required approx 3 miles







Sunday 19th June - Leader Allan Butterfield


Summer Sunrise
Meet Co-op Car Park, Cross Hills 03.30 hours with cars 
Contact Leader to confirm 01535 634140








Wednesday 29th June - Leader Mrs Beaufoy


Himalayan Balsam Pull
Meet 10.00 hours at Victoria Road, Cross Hills with cars
Wellingtons & Black bags essential, gloves if needed.
Followed by optional lunch at the Dog and Gun







Wednesday 6th July - Leader John Webb


Ilkley Moor – Botany & Archaeology
Meet 13.00 hours at Victoria Road, Cross Hills with cars.
Moderate to rough walking boots are needed.








Saturday 16th July - Leaders Chloe Bellamy and Chris Scott


Bat Walk
Raygill Fisheries, Lothersdale at 20.45hrs.  Numbers limited.  
To book a place ring Liz Clinton 01535 635866







Wednesday 10th August - Leader Allan Butterfield


Coldstone Quarry Viewpoint
Meet Victoria Road, Cross Hills at 13.00hrs.  With cars.
Max distance 3 miles, boots recommended







Saturday 8th October


Winter Programme begins










Suitable footwear and waterproofs are recommended on rambles, and refreshments to your own requirement
 People joining Field Meetings are respectfully asked not to take dogs, thereby avoiding disturbing plants,
 wildlife, and farm stock.  Where cars are used, passengers should be prepared to offer the driver 7p per mile.
Any juveniles under 16 years joining a Field Meeting must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Visitors joining Field Meetings do so at their own risk.


Cross Hills Naturalists’ Society cannot accept responsibility for accidents or loss on rambles