| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | normally 1st Thursday of the month plus occasional additional meetings, particularly in the spring |
| Cost: | There is a small annual subscription to cover room hire etc. Normally £2.00 per event for guests |
The Natural History Group is actively looking for new and enthusiastic members to join us. 2025 has been a quiet, transitional year for the group. We used to meet in the morning, on the first Thursday of the month. We experimented with having meetings on an ad hoc basis, but with limited success. A provisional programme for 2026 has been drawn up with the additional intention of reviving short notice field trips to suit the required conditions. “NH Extra”. Also, during lockdown we circulated our wildlife observations “ NH Obs” which was much enjoyed, and that is to be recommenced.
There will be an indoor Winter meeting in December where details of the programme will be discussed, the results of the photographic competition will be displayed and announced, the annual quiz will take place, prizes awarded, all accompanied by sherry and mince pies.
Prospective new members are invited to attend to meet the other members, and join a team for the quiz.
Prospective members and guests are most welcome, but need to inform Paul prior to the meeting. Please contact Teresa Jenkins if you would like to join the group as a member or guest so that you can be added to the circulation list as appropriate. A reminder about each meeting is sent by email about 1 week beforehand.
Dogs are not allowed.
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14 May 2026. Penllyn
We had a good visit to the lakes at Penllyn Nine of us attended. Apart from a heavy hailstorm when we had to shelter in some willows the weather was good. As we had knowledgeable entymologists with us we spent some time looking in the undergrowth for insects. Some of the birds seen or heard…
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2 April 2026. Goldcliff and Newport Wetlands
Only 5 out of the original group of 10 were able to make it on the day due to a variety of extenuating circumstances for this trip to the Newport area. It was a glorious sunny day and we were greeted by many chiffchaff singing their hearts out and several Cetti’s warblers also making their…
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5th March 2026. A Walk by Cardiff Bay
Eight members of the U3a Natural History group gathered on the morning of Thursday, March 5th at the Channel View Leisure Centre and walked around a section of Cardiff Bay, ably led by Linda and Rob Nottage. The weather was bright and mild, with no wind and good visibility, and it was interesting to explore…
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8 January 2026, Ogmore
The weather could have been better, but it was about to get a lot worse with Storm Goretti pending, so 7 of us grasped the opportunity to have the first field trip of 2026 at Ogmore, and made it short and sweet. As we were aiming to see the birdlife we went near high tide…
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