Welcome to the West Midlands I.H.S Branch

West Midlands I.H.S BranchThe Branch is one of a number of regional branches of the I.H.S. and was formed in the 1980s by a small group of  enthusiasts who wished to meet on a monthly basis for discussions, lectures, etc. 

The branch normally meets on the third Saturday evening of each month at the Court House pub, 30 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LP. The doors are open from 7.00pm and the lecture commences at around 8pm.  Anyone with an interest in reptiles and amphibians is welcome to attend the monthly meetings - you do not have to be a member of the I.H.S.   

Contact the Organizers, Dave Lowe or Jane Bailey via the contact page if you want more information, or on 07853 224168.

Forthcoming Meetings

 The West Midlands Branch of the IHS has not folded

Change of venue to the Court House pub, 30 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LP

Dates for this years meetings are as follows:-

 

2012 Meetings

January 21st ~ Social get together ~ Court House Pub from 7.30pm onwards

February 18th ~ Pint and natter (or half and quick word) - depending how much of a rush you are in......  

March 17th ~  Trevor Smith ~ Chrysopelea and Mangroves

April 21st ~ Nigel Hand ~ National Adder DNA Project

May 12th ~ Steven Spawls ~ Herpetofauna of North East Africa

June 23rd ~ Speaker or outing to be arranged

July 15th ~ West Midlands Branch IHS Symposium at Dudley Zoo

     Speakers   ~   Daniel Bennet

                           Paul Coleman

                           Kevin Stevens ~ Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

                           Graham Skinner

August 18th ~ Speaker or outing to be arranged

September    ~ Ira Gill ~ Date to be confirmed

October 20th ~ Sylvia Sheldon ~ Update on Telemetry Project in Wyre Forest

November 4th (Sunday) ~  West Midlands Breeders Meeting at The Dome, Doncaster

December ~ Christmas get together

Further speakers are as yet to be confirmed

 


2011 Meetings

February 12th ~ Mike Oldcorn - Keeping unusual snakes

March 19th ~ Old Court House, Dudley - A Youthful View on Reptile Keeping

April 30th ~ Visit to the King Cobra Sanctuary

May 21st ~ Old Court House, Dudley - Paul Colman - Chelonia

June 12th (This is a Sunday)Symposium at Dudley Zoo (see news page for more details)

July 9th ~ Show & Tell (Bring your animals)  Please let us know what you are bringing on westmidlandsihs@hotmail.com   or text  07853 224168 with your name and telephone number and someone will contact you

August 20th ~ Old Court House, Dudley - Chris Charles - Thailand trip

September 17th ~ Venue is Birmingham Nature Centre ~ Mike Linley - Australia  ~  Please note: 6.30pm start for this meeting!

                              Address:  Birmingham Nature Centre, Pershore Road, Birmingham.  B5 7RL.  Car parking available at side of Centre.

October 15th ~ Old Court House, Dudley.  Paul Wilkinson  - topic tba

November 6th ~ IHS West Midlands Breeders Meeting at The Dome, Doncaster.  Enquiries for tables phone 01274 548342 or e-mail  Richard@Dragonzone.org.uk

November 19th ~ Old Court House, Dudley - Sylvia Sheldon - Dancing with Adders

December ~ Date and venue to be arranged

Further speakers are as yet to be confirmed

 




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