| Monthly Bat Group Meeting
11th September 2024 8.00 pm
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Venue: Venue: Online – Zoom Meeting
Contact: Brian Robinson at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Bat Walk & Talk
Friday, 6th September 2024 7.30 pm. |
Venue: Rollins Wood. Meet by the allotment sheds, next to Rollins Wood car park, 35 Compstall Rd, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5HG.
All you need to bring is a torch and a bat detector if you have one (don’t worry if you haven’t as one will be provided). Please wear suitable outdoor footwear and bring a coat. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the walk. Contact : Julie Gould enquiry@slbg.org.uk |
| National BCT Bat Conference
13-15th September, 2024. |
Venue: Hybrid event at (venue tbc) or online at Your House, virtually. Your choice. Bit its better in person.
The National BCT Bat Conference returns. Loads of talks/presentations, posters and workshops, with a Bat Walk on the www.bats.org.uk for further details |
| Bat Walk
Venue: Bolton area Date and Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm, 17th September 2024
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Venue: Private event for a Bolton High School, not open to the public.
General info Steve Parker via enquiry@slbg.org.uk |
| Bat Talk
7pm on Thursday 19th September
POSTPONED
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Venue: Werneth Low Visitor Centre Higham Lane Hyde SK14 5LN Description: a bat talk, introducing these fascinating mammals. After an introduction focusing on the biology of bats in general, the talk will focus on British and local bats, and what we can do to help them. The talk is suitable for adults and older children (12+) as bat reproduction and life cycles may be discussed. This is a free event. Refreshments available. Contact: Sue Ellis Secretary, Hyde War Memorial Trust
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| Wilmslow Guild
19th September 2024 19:00 – 22:00
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Venue: The Guild for Lifelong Learning, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow, SK95HD and afterwards at Lindow Common
We meet at the Guild for a batty talk to learn about the life of a bat, species and other batty facts. Afterwards a bat walk in Lindow Common to seek out it local residents on a fascinating evening with South Lancashire Bat Group. This event is for Wilmslow Guild Members only. Contact: John Craig enquiries@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850
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| Bat Walk
20th September 2024 8.00 pm -10.00 pm ish
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Venue : Lyme Park Disley, Stockport SK12 2NR
Batty About Bats Join South Lancashire Bat Group on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade and dusk draws in. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about bats in their natural environment. You will learn the importance of bats and you may even get to see and hear them. Learn how to identify different species of bat using bat detectors. Booking tbc, but see Lyme Park Events website Contact: Booking essential |
| The Barlow Bat Walk – Edgworth Cubs – Private event
23rd September 2024 7pm – 8:30pm
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Venue: Daisy Nook County Park
A night-time walk with the cubs to seek out our resident bats. After a short talk introducing our resident bats, we will explore the local area to see what species are present. Event only for this cub pack members. Contact: Steve Parker enquiry@slbg.org.uk |
| Bat Walk
24th September 2024 6.45 pm -8.45 pm
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Venue : Meeting at Levenshulme Baptist Church, Elmsworth Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3NS
Batty About Bats Join South Lancashire Bat Group on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade and dusk draws in. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about bats in their natural environment. You will learn the importance of bats and you may even get to see and hear them. Learn how to identify different species of bat using bat detectors. Booking tbc, but please contact Friends of Highfield Contact: Booking essential |
| Daisy Nook Country Park Girl Guide bat walk
25th September 2024 7pm – 8:30pm
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Venue: Daisy Nook County Park
A night-time walk through Daisy Nook Country Park with a local girl guide group to seek out our resident bats. After a short talk introducing our resident bats, we will explore the local area to see what species are present. Event only for girl guide members. Contact: Daniel Lines enquiry@slbg.org.uk |
| Monthly Bat Group Meeting 2nd October 2024
8.00 pm
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Venue: Venue: Online – Zoom Meeting
Contact: Brian Robinson at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Bat Box Check,
Tatton Park 5th October, 2024 12.00 pm
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Venue: Tatton Park. Meeting place tbc
Bat box checks at the wonderful Tatton Park Booking Essential Contact: Steve Parker at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Cheese Night,
Tatton Park 5th October, 2024 6.00 pm
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Venue: Tatton Park. Meeting place tbc
The annual event to mark the end of survey season. Booking Essential. Contact: Steve Parker at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Venue: Chadwick Dam, Stalybridge
Date and Time: Tuesday 8th October 6.15pm meet for a 6.30pm start
A private event for 1st Mossley Scouting
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Venue: Chadwick Dam, Stalybridge
A private event for 1st Mossley Scouting. Description: a bat walk, introducing these fascinating mammals. After an introduction focusing on how to use a bat detector and the species of bats we might see, we will make our way round the boating lake and dam, listening and looking for bats and other nocturnal wildlife. Contact: SLBG |
| Bat Walk
Date and Time: 12th October 2024
A private event
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Venue : Private event
Contact John HB enquiry@slbg.org.uk |
| Venue: Droylsden Library
Date and Time : Monday 28th October 10:30-11:30am
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Venue: Droylsden Library
GMPF building, Guardsman Tony Downes House, Manchester Road, Droylsden M43 6EP Description: an hour-long activity session, introducing these interesting animals. We will learn what bats are, how they live and why they are very useful creatures to have around (and not just at Halloween). The talk is appropriate for children up to 11 years old. Talk delivered by Beckie Greenfield of South Lancashire Bat Group. Contact: Rosie Parry Neighbourhood Librarian |
| Venue: Dukinfield Library
Date and Time : Tuesday 29th October 10:30-11:30am |
Venue: Dukinfield Library
17, Concord Way, Tameside SK16 4DB Description: an hour-long activity session, introducing these interesting animals. We will learn what bats are, how they live and why they are very useful creatures to have around (and not just at Halloween). The talk is appropriate for children up to 11 years old. Talk delivered by Sarah Whiteley of South Lancashire Bat Group. Contact: Rosie Parry Neighbourhood Librarian |
| Venue: Denton Library
Date and Time : Thursday 31st October 2-3pm |
Venue: Denton Library
Town Hall, Market Street, Denton M34 2AP Description: an hour long activity session, introducing these interesting animals. We will learn what bats are, how they live and why they are very useful creatures to have around (and not just at Halloween). The talk is appropriate for children up to 11 years old. Talk delivered by Julie Gould of South Lancashire Bat Group. Contact: Rosie Parry Neighbourhood Librarian |
| Venue: Ashton Library
Date and Time : Friday 1st November 3-4pm |
Venue: Ashton Library
Tameside One Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 6BH Description: an hour long activity session, introducing these interesting animals. We will learn what bats are, how they live and why they are very useful creatures to have around (and not just at Halloween). The talk is appropriate for children up to 11 years old. Talk delivered by Sarah Whiteley of South Lancashire Bat Group. Contact: Rosie Parry Neighbourhood Librarian |
| Bat Box Check, Haigh Country Park / Duxbury Woods
2nd November 2024 9.30 am
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Venue: Haigh CP Hall Lane Wigan
Yarrow Bridge Pub Bolton Rd (A6) Meet at Haigh at 9.30 am, after checking these boxes we’ll move onto Duxbury, finishing with a drink in the pub to warm us up! Booking Essential Contact: Steve Parker at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Bat Talk
Date and Time : Tuesday 26th November 7pm
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Venue: Lower Higham Visitor Centre Werneth Low Country Park Higham Lane Hyde SK14 5LR Description: a bat talk, introducing these fascinating mammals. After an introduction focusing on the biology of bats in general, the talk will focus on British and local bats, and what we can do to help them. The talk is suitable for adults and older children (12+) as bat reproduction and life cycles may be discussed. Contact: Sue Ellis Secretary, Hyde War Memorial Trust |
| Hibernation Workshop
Tbc |
Venue: Tbc
As we approach hibernating bat season and the start of hibernation surveys, fond out all you need to know to really understand the impacts of disturbing bats at this sensitive time of year and find out that they are not sleeping when in hibernation, and the energy the process demands.
Booking is essential – Steve Parker at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Monthly Bat Group Meeting
4th December 2024 8.00 pm |
Venue: Venue: Online – Zoom Meeting
Contact: Brian Robinson at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Wales Hibernation Survey
TBC – December 2024 9.30 am till sunset |
Venue: Wales – details will be sent to invited parties. |
| Hibernation Survey
TBC – January 2025 9.30 am till sunset |
Venue: Around South Lancashire – details will be sent to invited parties. |
| Wales Hibernation Survey
11th – 12th January 2025 9.30 am till sunset |
Venue: Wales – details will be sent to invited parties. |
| Bat Group AGM
5th February 2025 7.30 pm
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Venue: TBC. Hopefully in person.
All welcome, book using the email, so we have enough refreshments! SD798127 Contact: Brian Robinson at enquiry@slbg.org.uk or 0161 7648850 |
| Wales Hibernation Survey
22nd -23rd February 2025 9.30 am till sunset |
Venue: Wales – details will be sent to invited parties. |
South Lancashire Bat Group is covered under a Public Liability Insurance policy, but no Personal Liability is covered. Anyone taking part in bat group events, including bat box checks, bat walks and hibernation site checks, does so at their own risk, and must be member of the group. South Lancashire Bat Group recommends the wearing of gloves and an up to date rabies vaccination when regularly handling bats (speak to a Trustee for more guidance on when this is needed), which should be carried out in accordance with the current guidance from the Bat Conservation Trust.
Throughout the winter, various Hibernation surveys will be arranged, however these are by invite only.
Training workshops are available to members of the South Lancashire Bat Group as they are intended for group members to expand their knowledge and provide better understanding of bats and increase skills to benefit bat conservation through the work of the group. The workshops are not suitable for those specifically seeking licence training for consultancy, but will be useful for all.
Anyone wanting to attend any SLBG event in order to obtain experience and then subsequent signing of any log-book, must notify the event leader only, prior to the event(s), as SLBG has a policy in place for this.
Trapping surveys will be arranged for the group, by email to all members. At the time of writing these surveys include the National Nathusius Pipistrelle Project and the Small Myotis Project. Places can be requested but may be limited due to the nature of the survey type. Where place cancellations cannot be filled, this may lead to reduced invites to future surveys.
For SLBG members who want to book events, please note we now have a policy for this in line with our insurance and safeguarding arrangements. The policy can be seen in both the Members page, and Governance pages of the website.