Sandwich Bay
Sat 13 - Sat 13 June 2026
Sue Buckingham
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June: Sandwich Bay and Ranscombe Farm, Kent Saturday 13thJune: Sandwich Bay, East Kent Leader: Sue Buckingham Meet at 10.30 in…
AGM and Members’ Weekend, Hayling Island and surrounding areas, Hampshire
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September:
AGM and Members’ Weekend, Hayling Island and surrounding areas, Hampshire
Field meeting programme:
Saturday morning: We intend to botanise around Hayling Town close to the seafront.
Details will be provided nearer the time.
Sunday: Depending on the season, it is intended that we spend half a day around Broadmarsh, near Havant, to explore the sea wall flora which has strong populations of Sea Wormwood Artemisia maritima and Golden Samphire Limbarda crithmoides. Other interesting plants nearby include Chinese Mugwort Artemisia verlotiorum and Dwarf Elder Sambucus ebulus. There is ample parking and the terrain is flat, In the afternoon, we will move to Portsdown Hill, which has stunning views of Portsmouth and the Solent. There is plenty of parking. The terrain is uneven and for those who wish to explore the chalkpit, we will have to descend along a well-established footpath. Late chalk down flora will be of interest, such as Autumn Lady’s-tresses Spiranthes spiralis, and also the species of Cotoneaster that have colonised the downs and chalkpits.
If you have any queries, please contact: Nick Aston: drnickaston@gmail.com
Further details will be circulated nearer the date.
Important information about Annual Members' Meeting
- Field meetings are open to all members of the Society. Guests may also attend meetings. Children are welcome but remain the responsibility of parents/guardians at all times.
- Leaders have received updated procedures and recommendations to ensure the safety of members on meetings with regard to Covid-19. These include maintaining social distancing and perhaps limiting numbers at a meeting depending on terrain.
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- Please DO NOT bring dogs as many field meetings are held in nature reserves or where there are grazing animals. Registered guide dogs may be exempt from this requirement, unless they are prohibited by the landowners. Please check with the meeting organiser.
- Transport and accommodation is the responsibility of the attendee. However, members who do not drive or who have difficulty in reaching the starting point should contact the leader, whose details you will be given when you book, to see if transport might be available.
- Please arrive promptly for the meeting. If you have traffic problems let the leader know so they can advise on the route and how you can find the group.
- When you arrive at the meeting, park considerately, act responsibly, bearing in mind the Countryside Code, and stay with the group. Always inform the leader if you must leave before the end of a meeting.
- Packed lunches are usually required and need to be carried.
- All those attending Wild Flower Society field meetings do so at their own risk.