2025 Branch Events
Field trips are open to all, with a small fee of £2 payable by non-members. Annual membership is only £5 for an individual and represents excellent value, so either join in advance or print off a membership form and join on the day. Please note: Remember to bring a packed lunch, stout footwear, and waterproof clothing. You may be at risk from Lyme Disease when you visit the countryside. Lyme Disease is a relatively uncommon infection in the UK but it has recently started to occur more frequently. It is caused by a bacterium carried by ticks. People who walk in the countryside, especially those walking through grass, rough vegetation, or wild areas such as heathland, are more at risk. For more information visit the Lyme Disease Action website. Check the website for the latest status and updates on planned field trips. Young persons under the age of 18 are welcome to attend all meetings. However, as the Yorkshire Branch of the BDS has no member registered under the Children’s Act, their parent or guardian must accompany them. The leader of an event should also be consulted in advance if children wish to attend.Thursday 29th May Sheffield & Tinsley Canal A project of four visits to the S9 area of Sheffield, along the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal. Leader – Alistair Mclean Location – SK 3923 8984 For further details of this visit and the later dates please contact – Alistair.McLean@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk Future dates – 26/06/2025, 31/07/2025, 28/08/2025 (meeting location to be confirmed)
Sunday 27th July Keldy Beaver Ponds and Tranmire Bog An opportunity to visit the Forestry Commission’s Beaver Project where dragonfly recording has taken place over the last five years. While the chance of seeing a Beaver is slim, you will be able to see the incredible work they have done along with the odonata that inhabit the pools. To date 17 species have been recorded including Golden-ringed Dragonfly. In the afternoon there should be opportunity to go to Tranmire Bog for Keeled Skimmer. Leader – Keith Gittens Places are limited, so please book with the leader in advance. Meet 10.30am in the layby – SE 77635 90825 What3Words – ///distilled.exulted.bags Strong footwear recommended. Bring a packed lunch if you plan to stay all day. Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509
Saturday 16th August – Change of meeting point and route Strensall Common MTA Joint meeting with Freshwater Habitats Trust. Due to the dry weather this event will now focus on the ponds at Worlds End, stopping at one or two ponds on the way over. An FHT Flagship Ponds site, to date 20 species of Odonata have been recorded. Distance 3 – 4 miles. Meet 10am at the Galtres Road Car Park off Lord’s Moor Lane (near the cattle grid). Grid ref – SE 64862 61157 What3Words – ///unspoiled.variously.speech Leaders – Keith Gittens, Anne Carter Bring a packed lunch, strong footwear recommended. Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509
Sunday 24th August – Change of venue – due to the dry weather this event will no longer take place at Forest of Flowers Birkdale Farm, Mowthorpe Lane, Terrington Joint meeting with Cleveland Field Naturalists. A series of three ponds on a private farm within the Howardian Hills Natural Landscapes. The farm is managed in an environmentally sensitive way. To date 18 species have been recorded. Leader – Keith Gittens Meet 10.30am at the farm – SE 50203 87140 What3Words – blotting.firms.turkeys Bring a packed lunch, strong footwear recommended. Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509