Welcome to the West Midlands I.H.S Branch
The 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
