November, December, January, February 06h00
March, April, September, October 06h30
May, June, July, August 07h30
Sunday 1st August - morning outing to Darvill; Leader Gordon Bennett 033 386 5555; Time: 7am
Sunday 8th August - morning outing to Queen Elizabeth Park; Leader: Mike Spain 033 347 2797; Time: 7am
Thursday 12th August – evening meeting at Ezemvelo Headquarters in QE Park at 7pm. Mark Anderson, Executive Director of BirdLife South Africa will give a presentation on: “Kimberley’s Pink Gems”.
Sunday 15th August – day outing to Cumberland Nature Reserve. Meet at the campsite at 7am. The campsite has been booked for Saturday night for those who would like to spend the weekend at Cumberland, and if you would like to stay longer please contact Stella Behn direct on 082 376 5600. Contact Sally by 6th August on 072 119 4253 or sally@wessa.co.za if you wish to camp (R50pppn, plus day entry R10pp). Leader: David Crampton 082 771 7274
Sunday 5th September - morning outing to Darvill. Leader Gordon Bennett 033 386 5555; Time: 6.30am
Sunday 12th September - morning outing to Queen Elizabeth Park. Leader: Mike Spain 033 347 2797; Time: 6.30 am
Sunday 19th September - morning outing to Botanical Gardens, Pmb. Leader Hugh Bulcock 033 330 3055 (h), 082 373 6569. Meet at the gate to the Gardens at 06h30. You may like to have brunch at the restaurant after the walk, or a picnic in the gardens.
Sunday 3rd October - morning outing to Darvill; Leader Gordon Bennett 033 386 5555; Time: 6.30am
Sunday 10th October - morning outing to Queen Elizabeth Park; Leader: Mike Spain 033 347 2797; Time: 6.30am
Sunday 17th October – Harburg campsite. Leader Colin Summersgill 033 345 3349 (h), 083 782 5113. Camping is available, but we have booked for a day outing only. If you would like to camp please contact Gerald at pvtrust@mweb.co.za or on 082 214 5959.
Sunday 7th November - morning outing to Darvill; Leader Gordon Bennett 033 386 5555; Time: 6am
Sunday 14th November - morning outing to Queen Elizabeth Park; Leader: Mike Spain 033 347 2797; Time: 6am
Sunday 21st November – outing to New Germany Nature Reserve, and Mt Moreland. Phone the leader, Adrian Ogilvie on 033 347 1685 (h) for times and transport arrangements. We will probably meet for a picnic lunch in the reserve and then have a walk, and then go on to Mt Moreland in time to see the barn swallows arrive at the roosting site (bring drinks and snacks).
Sunday 5th December - end-of-year braai at Bisley Valley. Meet at the gate at Canterbury Stables at 7am for a walk, or else come along at about 11am for the braai. Bring chairs, drinks, food, family and friends. Contact Sally at sally@wessa.co.za or 172 119 4253.