Monthly Archives: February 2013

Sandal Castle Meeting

The Friends of Sandal Castle have invited us to a meeting on March 23rd at the castle visitor centre. The meeting is aimed at getting local groups together with a talk about ‘The Ackworth hoard’ followed by tea and cakes. … Continue reading

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Barn Owls in Cold Heindley

Still getting regular sightings of barn owls in Cold Heindley village from several sources. Let’s hope they get their young off before the HST shoots through!

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February meeting: ‘Flight’ by Francis Hickenbottom

Tonight, our very own professor Brian Cox aka Francis Hickenbottom was our speaker for the February meeting.  Entitled ‘Flight’ Francis gave us an interesting talk about how birds wings are designed to help them live in specific habitats. He explained the dynamics … Continue reading

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