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This Wednesday 27th May, we will meet at Quarr Abbey to visit Ruins Field. We’ll have a chance to access and view the ruins, and David Tomalin will talk about some historical aspects of the medieval abbey and some of the questions we hope to address during our surveys. We will m

Saturday 11th April 9.00 – 11.30 am led by Keith Marston As fifteen members gathered at the end of Stag Lane we were serenaded by a Song Thrush on a branch just 10 metres away! This was not unexpected as the What3Words description of the meeting point was offhand.bless.songbirds! Abov

This Wednesday 20th May, we will begin a geophysical survey at Quarr Abbey. [weather permitting] Over the coming weeks, we have an opportunity to investigate both the above- and below-ground remains of the 12th-century abbey, helping to improve our understanding of the location and fu

Cancelled due to likelyhood of rain. This Wednesday 13th May, we will begin a geophysical survey at Quarr Abbey. [weather permitting] Over the coming weeks, we have an opportunity to investigate both the above- and below-ground remains of the 12th-century abbey, helping to improve our

For the next five weeks the office will only be manned on 21st May and then from 11th June onwards on Thursday mornings.

We are very sorry to announce that Rosemary Stewart died last week. Many members will remember Rosemary. She was an active member of the Society and enjoyed visiting unusual places around the world to see wildlife. She joined in 1978! Rosemary was in her nineties.

This Wednesday 6th May, Helen will lead a walk exploring the hidden archaeology of Flowers Brook and Steephill. Meet at 10am in Ventnor on Park Avenue opposite the junction at the lower end of Castle Road. This is by the corner of Ventnor Park. Roadside parking is available. We will w

This Wednesday 15th April, Helen will lead a level walk from Quarr Abbey to Binstead Church. We can also walk down to the coast to discuss the Wootton-Quarr Coastal Survey carried out earlier this century. Meet at 10am in the car park at Quarr Abbey. Remember to check your emails if i

Join us as we look for Spring birds in the Medina valley. Meet at 9am Stag Lane, at crossing with cycleway. Parking on Stag Lane – usually space between Biogas plant and cycleway. SZ 50357E 91643N (what3words offhand.bless.songbirds). 1½ miles with some soft, uneven ground, requiring