Events

We aim to find and list local events concerning local conservation and wildlife in Ascot and surrounding areas, as well as events organised by us. Also see the links to local activities in the Resource Centre

Upcoming events

Friday 18th to Monday 21st September

UK WaterBlitz - sampling and testing local waterways for nitrates and phosphates as part of this nationwide citizen science project. Email us to take part. Sample locations shown on this map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pliybm1gfsN1Zxx96mA4RemD0Rmb6xQ&usp=sharing 

Monday 21st September 7:30 pm

BFNHS AGM followed by a talk: Hedgelaying: Home and Away by Phil Hart.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Saturday 26th September at 10:30 am

Community walk down Coombe Lane to show support for keeping the woodland intact, supporting wildlife and access for local people. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/coombelanecommunity 

Wednesday 30th September 9.30 am to 12 o'clock

Working Party at Blackmoor pond - we will be clearing some of the fallen trees blocking the view from the platform; tackling bamboo with matocks and hopefully improving the path with material supplied by BFC. We also hope to check the kingfisher nesting site on the island. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for local residents. Meeting at the pond - https://maps.app.goo.gl/24tVqySMiRbB9xtr8

Sunday 4th October from 10:30 am to 3 pm

All Saints Church Climate & Harvest Festival. 10:30am - All Saints Together service (our family/all-age service); 12:30 - "Harvest picnic" and Stalls are set up; 1:30pm - Music, stalls and speaker(s). As the 4th of October is the Feast of St Francis, the day will conclude at 3 pm with a blessing of animals/pets. All Saints Church, London Rd, Ascot SL5 8DQ 

Saturday 10th October 9:30 am to 12:30 

Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided plus a fungi walk. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot  SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Saturday 17th October 10 am to 12:30 

People's Emergency Briefing film and discussion led by Prof. Chris Merchant, Professor of Ocean and Earth Observation at Reading University.

Bracknell Deanery is sponsoring a free screening of the People's Emergency Briefing at Ascot Priory on Saturday 17th October, at 10am.  This is one of thousands of local screenings taking place all around the UK aiming to convince our  political leaders that there is widespread support of emergency action on the climate and nature crisis.  Sign up via Eventbrite (here or google: "Eventbrite Ascot Priory Screening" ).

Wednesday 14th October 9:30 am to 12 o'clock

End of the year work on the Carnation Hall pollinator patch to make it presentable and still support wildlife over the winter months. Please come along, with gardening gloves and any favourite tools :) Parking on site, patch near the entrance at  Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, RG42 7PA Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NG3WjpxfDZKc6eCg9 

Monday 19th October 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: Birds and Habitat Management: Lavell’s and Lea Farm Lakes by Fraser Cottington.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Thursday 29th October 7:30 pm

Binfield Badger Group Free Public Meeting - venue to be confirmed.  (doors open at 7.00pm). 

More information here: https://www.binfieldbadgers.org.uk/group-meetings

Wednesday 4th November starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk on The White-tailed Eagle Project from Imogen Lloyd from Forestry England. This will be about the fascinating White-tailed Eagle reintroduction, which started in 2019, with the project centred on the Isle of Wight.

Held at University of Reading, either in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, or Room G44 in the Edith Morley Building. Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

and Livestreamed on Zoom. Non-members welcome.

For more information and to register please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Saturday 7th November 9:30 am to 12:30 

Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot  SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Monday 16th November 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: Hidden Kingdoms: The secret World of our Local Fungi by Stefanie Smith.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Wednesday 18th November 12.30-15.30

Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for the children's nature education. Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8 

Wednesday 2nd December starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk on Bird Flight from Jeff Blincow. Birds have many different lifestyles and each requires specialist flight skills. This talk looks at the reasons for flying, the diverse modes of flight and the experts in each.

Held at University of Reading, either in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, or Room G44 in the Edith Morley Building. Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

and Livestreamed on Zoom. Non-members welcome.

For more information and to register please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Saturday 12th December 9:30 am to 12:30 

Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot  SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Monday 14th December 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: Understanding the Climate Crisis and its Impact by Professor Ian Candy.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/