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Wednesday 24th August: Bat Night on the moor: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

 
Discover the secrets of the moor at dusk! Come and spot the bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the moor. You'll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes.
For details please email Jenny Cairns at jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk or call her on 07833 436 832.
 
Meet at the Tadcaster Road entrance.
 

Saturday 30th July: Butterfly Walk with Tony Fairburn: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

 
Hope for a still, dry and sunny day so that we can see the many butterflies that live on and around the moor.
 
Meet at the Hob Moor Drive entrance to Hob Moor, between Nos 55 & 57.
 

Wednesday 6th July: The Stewardship Scheme and Hob Moor with Bob Missin: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Find out from the man who’s organised it how this scheme will affect Hob Moor over the next 10 years.
 
Meet at the Hob Moor Drive entrance to Hob Moor.
 

Sunday 19th June: Bugs, Butterflies & Blossoms with Mark Tyszka: 2.00pm - 4.00pm 

Join this always fascinating walk with Mark. Find the familiar; discover the new. Ask questions and be surprised. Walk with us and meet the creatures and flowers of hedges and pastures. Count butterflies and admire the trees. Bring a camera and a notebook. Children welcome.
 
Meet at the Hob Moor Drive entrance to Hob Moor.

 

Tuesday 7th June: History of Hob Moor Revisted with Elizabeth Smith: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

 
Join the author of the definitive book on the history of Hob Moor to find out what has happened on the moor in the past.
 
Meet at the Hob Stone on Little Hob Moor.
 
 
Saturday May 28th 1-3.00 pm: Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Day
 
A great afternoon out, with lots of activities for all the family: a falconry display; fun dog show; willow weaving; face painting; story telling; refreshments; stalls and more.
Held on the area behind Lidl supermarket.
 
 

Saturday 14th May 2011: Dawn Chorus Walk with Bob Missin: 4.00am - 6.00am

Set your alarm clock, prime yourself with a strong tea or coffee and delight in dawn birdsong on and around the moor.

Meet at the Hob Moor Drive entrance to Hob Moor.

 

Tuesday 26th October 2010: Hallowe'en with Adrian Spendlow 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Adrian Spendlow is back by popular demand with another spooky walk across the moor for families and adults with tales of ghosts, hobbs and old folk lore.

Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or email: jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

Don't forget your torch. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for the under 8s.

 

Wednesday 13th October 2010: 11th Annual General Meeting 

Before the business part of the meeting there will be a talk about bats by Nancy Irwin, a bat researcher at York University.

West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. 7.30pm parking is available.

 

Wednesday 25th August 7.30pm - 9.00pm: Bat Walk

Discover the secrets of the moor at dusk! Come and spot the bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the moor. You'll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes.

Please book onto this event through Jennifer Cairns: 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

 

Tuesday 17th August 1.30pm - 3.00pm: Grassland Safari

Come and explore the meadows in close up. Learn more about the minibeasts that live here and see what you can catch.

Please book onto this event through Jennifer Cairns: 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

 

Friday 6th August 10.30am - 12.00: Holiday Hunt

This family activity will take you on a walk around this nature reserve. Complete the challenges along the way to receive your certificate.

Please book onto this event through Jennifer Cairns: 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

 
Thursday 29th July 2-3.30 pm:  Fun and Games
 
Join in the fun and games with an environmental theme. Learn more about the wildlife found on Hob Moor though a morning of games. How do bumblebees find their food, how do butterflies scare off their predators and more.

Please book onto this event through Jennifer Cairns: 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

 
 
Sunday 18th July 2-4 pm:  Hob Moor Creepy Crawlies in Summer
 
Find the familiar; discover the new. Ask questions and be surprised. Walk with us and meet the bug life of the hedges and the flowers that grow in the pastures. Count butterflies and admire the trees. Bring a camera and a notebook. Children welcome.

Meet at the North Lane entrance to Hob Moor (Chase Side Court).

 
 
Tuesday 25th May 7-8.30 pm:  A look at the Ecology of Hob Moor 
 
Come along for a pleasant and fascinating evening walk on Hob Moor in which we will explore the diverse ecology of the moor and discuss its management with a local expert.
Meet at the Thanet Road entrance.
 
 
Saturday May 29th 2-4.30 pm: Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Day
 
A great afternoon out, with lots of activities for all the family: a falconry display; fun dog show; willow weaving; face painting; story telling; refreshments; stalls and more.
Held on the area behind Edmund Wilson Baths/Lidl supermarket.
 
 
Sunday 16th May 10-11.30 am: Wild Birds on Hob Moor  

Join this informal, enjoyable and informative stroll to look out for the many birds that live on and around Hob Moor. If we are lucky, perhaps we will  even hear the rare and beautiful song of the skylark that nests on the moor.
Meet at the Holly Bank entrance.

 

Friday 23rd October 2009: Haunted Hob Moor with Adrian Spendlow

Leading this walk will be famous storyteller and poet, Adrian Spendlow. As we plunge into the dark, eerie silence of Hob Moor, Adrian will tell us stories of ghosts and times gone by. It will be a walk you will never forget.

Don't forget your torch. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for the under 8s. 

Please book onto this event through AnneMarie Heslop: 07767 318103 or annemarie.helsop@york.gov.uk

 

Wednesday 14th October 2009: 10th Annual General Meeting 

Before the business part of the meeting there will be a topical talk on "The Hallowe'en Feast" from Stephen Sayers, an expert in folklore from Leeds Metropolitan University.

West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. 7.30pm parking is available.   

 

Wednesday 2nd September 2009: Bat Walk 8.00pm

Discover the secrets of the moor at dusk! Come and spot the bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the moor. You'll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes.

Please book onto this event through AnneMarie Heslop: 07767 318103 or annemarie.helsop@york.gov.uk

 

Sunday 31st May 2009: Hob Moor In Spring 

Come and join Mark Tyszka on another of his entertaining and informative walks and talks about Hob Moor. This time we shall be discovering the spring wildlife on the moor including some folklore, local plant names and perhaps an investigation! Bring a camera if you have one - although this is by no means essential.

2.00pm - 4.00pm. Meet at North Lane access to Hob Moor (Chase Side Court).

 

Saturday May 23rd 2009: Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Day

A great afternoon out, with lots of activities for all the family: a falconry display; fun dog show; willow weaving; face painting; story telling; refreshments; stalls and more.

2.00pm - 4.30pm. Held on the area behind Edmund Wilson Baths.

 

Sunday 10th May 2009: Wild Birds on Hob Moor

Join this enjoyable and informative stroll across Hob Moor to listen to the skylarks and also look for the many other birds that live on and around the moor.

10.00am - 11.30am. Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park.

 

Monday 20th October 2008: Annual General Meeting 

Before the business part of the meeting there will be talk from the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society about their project to restore the windmill.

West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. 7.30pm parking is available   

 

Rescheduled for Thursday 28th August 2008: Bats and Moths

Discover the secrets of the moor at dusk! Come and spot the beautiful moths and bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the moor. You'll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes.

Please book onto this event through Clair Suddaby: 07769 963127 or clair.suddaby@york.gov.uk

7.30pm - 9.00pm. Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park.

 

Wednesday 16th July 2008: Landscape History on Hob Moor (*)

Coinciding with National Archeology Week, this fascinating walk will open your eyes to the rich history of Hob Moor and how, even today, you can spot traces of it for yourself.

7.30pm - 9.30pm. Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park.

 

Sunday 15th June 2008: Summer Nature Walk (*)

There are more flowers, plants, butterflies and creepy-crawlies on Hob Moor than you might ever imagine! Come and meet a few face-to-face, and find out more about them.

2.00pm - 4.00pm. Meet at North Lane access to Hob Moor (Chase Side Court).

 

Saturday May 31st 2008: Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Day

A great afternoon out, with lots of activities for all the family: a falconry display; fun dog show; willow weaving; face painting; story telling; refreshments; stalls and more.

2.00pm - 4.30pm. Held on the area behind Edmund Wilson Baths.

 

Sunday 18th May 2008: Wild Birds on Hob Moor (*)

How lucky we are to have skylarks on our doorstep! Join this enjoyable and informative stroll to listen for their rare and beautiful song and look out for the many other birds that live on and around Hob Moor.

10.00am - 11.30am. Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park.

 

Monday 1st October 2007 Annual General Meeting 

Before the business part of the meeting John Brierley from St Nicholas's Fields will give a talk about the recycling project there.

West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. 7.30pm parking is available 

 

Sunday 2nd September 2007: Butterfly Walk

Tony Fairburn will lead a walk around the moor to look at the butterflies and moths.

Meet by Edmund Wilson Baths, 11.00am. No need to book.

 

Saturday 25th August 2007: Bats and Moths

Come and discover wildlife on the moor at dusk! You'll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothing.

Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park. 8.00pm - 9.30pm.

* Please note* if you plan to come along, please ring Clair Suddaby on 0776 9963127 beforehand to book a place.

 

Sunday 29th July 2007: Butterflies and Flowers Walk

This ever-popular walk with Mark Tyszka. Learn about the flowers, butterflies and other creepy-crawlies and their folklore history on Hob Moor.

Meet North Lane access to Hob Moor (Chaseside Court). 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

 

Wednesday 11th July 2007: Hob Moor History Walk

Ever wondered about the humps and bumps on the moor? Did you know about the golf course and the plague victims who were housed here? Come along and find out the answers and much more on this fascinating walk led by Elizabeth Smith, author of the recent book on Hob Moor.

Meet at Edmund Wilson Baths car park. 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

 

Wednesday 13th June 2007: Birdwatching

Come and listen to the skylarks. An Interesting and informative stroll across Hob Moor to look and listen to the birds.

Meet at the Information Board by the Hob Moor Drive entrance to Hob Moor. 9.30 am - 11.00am.

 

Saturday June 2nd 2007: Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Celebration Day

A range of activities for all the family: falconry display; fun dog show; juggling; face painting; live music; stalls; arts and crafts; and much more.

Held on the area behind Edmund Wilson Baths. 2.00pm - 4.30pm.