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UID:1429-1772220600-1772226000@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Return of the Grey Partridge - Talk
DESCRIPTION:Roger Morgan-Grenville is a writer\, speaker and campaigner on conservation\, with a particular interest in biodiversity loss and recovery. As a story teller\, he believes strongly in the power of persuasion and entertainment in the battle to halt decline\, and promote regeneration.\n\nRoger recently published his book ‘The Return of the Grey Partridge’ and his talk will be about the work he has been involved in with this project that has largely been based on the South Downs above Arundel.\n\nIt is of interest to us as up to the end of the last century\, we were still recording Grey Partridges within the parish and it would be lovely to see them back here in the future.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/return-of-the-grey-partridge-talk/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20260117T190434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T190434Z
UID:1354-1771835400-1771849800@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Val's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the south and west of Henfield using the Downslink\, river bank and footpaths.\nIt can take over 4 hours but there are lots of places where there are opportunities to turn back if it’s getting too much for you or you have another commitment. \nPlease contact Val to let her know if you’d like to join her.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/vals-area-walk-4/
LOCATION:Downslink – Hollands Lane End\, Hollands Lane\, Henfield\, BN5 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Bentley":MAILTO:chetsford@talk21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T191224Z
UID:1358-1770712200-1770726600@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nigel's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the east and north of Henfield using Furners Lane and footpaths.\nThe walk will take about 3.5 – 4 hours. \nMeet at Henfield Hall. \nPlease contact Nigel to let him know if you’d like to join him.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/nigels-area-walk-4/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Colegate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20260117T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T183138Z
UID:1345-1770192000-1770224400@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elmely National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:A day trip with Nigel and Debbie to the wonderful Elmely National Nature Reserve. \nSpaces are limited\, so contact Nigel to book a place. \nMeet 8am in the Henfield Hall Car Park.  Bring a packed lunch and £5 petrol contribution for drivers. \n 
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/elmely-national-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Elmley National Nature Reserve\, Kingshill Farm\, Isle of Sheppey\, Kent\, ME12 3RN\, Elmley National Nature Reserve\, Isle of Sheppey\, Kent\, ME12 3RN
CATEGORIES:Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel & Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T100830Z
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SUMMARY:Day out at Pulborough Brooks
DESCRIPTION:This is a slightly more leisurely day trip so please bring a picnic or bring money to buy a snack in the cafe. The outing will finish early – mid afternoon.  \n\nMeet at the Henfield Hall Carpark at 9.00am\nSmall petrol contribution to drivers \nPlease contact Nigel if you would like to book a space. \n[This trip was originally scheduled for 30th November]
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/day-out-at-pulborough-brooks/
LOCATION:RSPB Pulborough Brooks\, Pulborough Brooks\, Wiggonholt\, West Sussex\, RH20 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel & Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20251103T110048Z
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SUMMARY:Nigel's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the east and north of Henfield using Furners Lane and footpaths.\nThe walk will take about 3.5 – 4 hours. \nMeet at Henfield Hall at 8.00 am. \nPlease e-mail Nigel if you’d like to join him.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/nigels-area-walk-3/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Colegate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20251103T104735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T110237Z
UID:1226-1762763400-1762777800@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Val's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the south and west of Henfield using the Downslink\, river bank and footpaths.\nIt can take over 4 hours but there are lots of places where there are opportunities to turn back if it’s getting too much for you or you have another commitment. \nMeet at 8.30am the Downslink (Hollands Lane end) by Braziers Garage. \nPlease contact Val if you’d like to join her.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/vals-area-walk-3/
LOCATION:Downslink – Hollands Lane End\, Hollands Lane\, Henfield\, BN5 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Bentley":MAILTO:chetsford@talk21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20251023T233712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T233712Z
UID:1223-1762543800-1762551000@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Empire of the Eagle
DESCRIPTION:For more details please see main listing
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/empire-of-the-eagle/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20251103T111103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T111103Z
UID:1232-1762344000-1762351200@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Social Lunch at The Haven
DESCRIPTION:The Haven lunch date has been arranged for November 5th. \nContact Debbie if you are interested in meeting up with other fellow Henfield Birdwatch members and socialising with them over lunch.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/social-lunch-at-the-haven/
LOCATION:The Haven\, Hewitts\, Henfield\, BN5 9DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:debbie.colgate037@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250830T201125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T203744Z
UID:1044-1758915000-1758924000@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:September Talk:  Nicholas Watts MBE – Farming and Wildlife at Vine House Farm
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Watts farms 2500 acres in Lincolnshire at Vine House Farm and has set up Vine House Birdfoods now one of the biggest suppliers of bird food in the UK. His talk will cover the history of the farm and what he has done to help increase wildlife while continuing to grow food. \nNicholas was made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list in 2006. He was given the honour for his services to farming and conservation in Lincolnshire. He has also donated over £2\,000\,000.00 to the Wildlife Trusts and now is an important supporter of The British Trust for Ornithology. Nicholas started recording the breeding birds on his farm in 1982. In 1992 he realised there had been a large decline of some species\, this worried him so he decided to try and stop this decline and by chance Vine House Bird foods was created. Since 1992 there has been extensive habitat creation at Vine House Farm and Nicholas has won more awards for conservation on his farm than any other farmer in the UK. \nFree for members\, £3 for non-members.  The bar will be open.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/september-talk-nicholas-watts-mbe-farming-and-wildlife-at-vine-house-farm/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250830T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T195846Z
UID:1038-1758717000-1758722400@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Haven Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The next Haven Lunch date has been organised for Wednesday 24th September. \nContact Debbie if you are interested in meeting up with other fellow Henfield Birdwatch members and socialising with them over lunch.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/haven-lunch/
LOCATION:The Haven\, Hewitts\, Henfield\, BN5 9DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:debbie.colgate037@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250830T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T195020Z
UID:1036-1758612600-1758627000@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nigel's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the east and north of Henfield using Furners Lane and footpaths. \nThe walk will take about 3.5 – 4 hours. \nMeet at Henfield Hall at 7.30am. \nPlease email Nige if you would like to join him.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/nigels-area-walk-2/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Colegate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250830T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T194624Z
UID:1034-1757925000-1757939400@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Val's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:Val’s walk this month will follow a slightly different route because the Downslink from Henfield to Stretham is scheduled to be closed for resurfacing works during September. The meeting point and start time will remain unchanged but Val will take the alternative route through Rye Farm to the river\, returning via Stonepit Lane. \nIt could still take over 4 hours but there are lots of places where there are opportunities to turn back if it’s getting too much for you or you have another commitment. \nMeet at 8.30am the Downslink (Hollands Lane end) by Braziers Garage. \nPlease contact Val if you would like to join her.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/vals-area-walk-2/
LOCATION:Downslink – Hollands Lane End\, Hollands Lane\, Henfield\, BN5 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Val Bentley":MAILTO:chetsford@talk21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250826T110855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T110855Z
UID:843-1756452600-1756486800@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Outgoing Migration with Nigel and Debbie
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Henfield Hall Carpark at 7.30am. \nThis is a half day walk but we will go to the Hiker’s Rest cafe at East Dean to have lunch or a snack so you will need to bring money for this and a small contribution towards petrol for the drivers. \nContact Nigel to let him know if you are joining the trip.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/outgoing-migration-with-nigel-and-debbie/
LOCATION:Hope Gap near Cuckmere Haven\, Cuckmere Haven\, Seaford\, BN25 4AR
CATEGORIES:Outings
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel & Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250630T135444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T135818Z
UID:329-1753084800-1753099200@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Val's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the south and west of Henfield using the Downslink\, river bank and footpaths.\nIt can take over 4 hours but there are lots of places where there are opportunities to turn back if it’s getting too much for you or you have another commitment. \nMeet at 8.30am the Downslink (Hollands Lane end) by Braziers Garage. \nPlease contact Val if you would like to join her.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/vals-area-walk/
LOCATION:Downslink – Hollands Lane End\, Hollands Lane\, Henfield\, BN5 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Val Bentley":MAILTO:chetsford@talk21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250630T134422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T134422Z
UID:325-1752564600-1752575400@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nigel's Area Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the east and north of Henfield using Furners Lane and footpaths. \nThe walk will take about 3.5 – 4 hours. \nMeet at Henfield Hall at 7:30am. \nPlease contact Nigel in advance to let him know that you will be joining him.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/nigels-area-walk/
LOCATION:The Henfield Hall\, Coopers Way\, Henfield\, BN5 9EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Area and Other Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Colegate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T202710
CREATED:20250630T132803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T134500Z
UID:311-1752220800-1752249600@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
SUMMARY:RSPB Rainham Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Meet Henfield Hall Car Park 0800. \nAll day\, so bring lunch and £5 to cover petrol and Dart crossing fee. \nUnfortunately RSPB cafe there is now closed. \nPlease contact Nigel in advance to let him know that you will be coming.
URL:https://henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk/event/rspb-rainham-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:RSPB Rainham Marshes\, Rainham Marshes\, New Tank Hill Rd\, Purfleet\, Thurrock\, RM19 1SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outings
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel & Debbie Colgate":MAILTO:nigel.colgate@btinternet.com
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