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Archaeology field activity – Wednesday 8th July

This Wednesday 8th July, we will begin a geophysical survey over some known archaeological remains at Quarr Abbey. We will meet at the front of the modern abbey church for a 10:00 start. Reminder: Wear your hi-vis. (We have spare hi-vis available if required) Full details are in the e
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Archaeology Walk – Wednesday 1st July

This Wednesday 1st July, Janie invites you to join her for a stroll around the Fort Victoria area. Meet at 10.00 in the free car park. Please ask if you have any questions.
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Saturday 30 May 2026 – Nightjars

Our annual pilgrimage to see the Nightjars at Mottistone took place on a warm, still evening with a full moon. On the ascent from Strawberry Lane, we were treated to a Stonechat and Yellowhammer, both posing on the same gorse bush. We stopped at The Longstone but the long singing Nigh
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Ornithology walk – Western Yar & Rofford Marsh 27 June

Join Patricia this Saturday morning for a walk along the Western Yar and Rofford Marsh. Summer is the time for warblers and we’ll be looking out for young waders and wildfowl. Meet at Off the Rails Café, Station Road, Yarmouth at 9am (SZ 35773E 89383N, what3words addicted.broach
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Biosphere BioBlitz – Saturday 4th July

As part of the IW Biosphere Festival we are supporting the Biosphere Bioblitz which takes place at The Watermill, Calbourne on Saturday 4th July, 10am- 4pm. We’ll be leading guided walks, displaying specimens, talking about local nature and with the public’s help – r
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CANCELLED = Archaeology Walk – Wednesday 24th June = CANCELLED

With the forecast of even hotter weather tomorrow, the walk at Fort Victoria is cancelled.   This Wednesday 24th June, Janie and Robin invite you to join them for a stroll around the Fort Victoria area. Nothing too strenuous and mostly keeping in the shade of the trees. It will b
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Important: Change of date of Botany meeting on Sunday 5th July

We have had to change the date of the Botany meeting Ventnor Pavement Plants from Sunday 5th July to Sunday 19th July. All other details (meeting time 14.00 hrs and location etc) remain the same.
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Archaeology Walk – Wednesday 10th June

This Wednesday 10th June, Helen and Robin invite you to join them for a stroll around Appledurcombe House and its environs. Meet at 10.30 in the free car park: Appuldurcombe Road, Wroxall,  PO38 3EW Please ask if you have any questions.
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