The successful season of well-received Zoom talks offered by the RSPB Grimsby Local Group continues on Monday 20th December at 7.30pm
“The Natural History of Christmas”
Dr Michael Leach
Dr Michael Leach is a full-time wildlife author and photographer who has visited the Grimsby Group on at least 7 occasions in the past, and thrilled us every time!
This topical and well-timed talk is based on Michael’s latest book where he explores the natural history of the holly and the ivy, the pre-Christian roots of hanging mistletoe and reveals that turkeys never did come from Turkey! This illustrated talk explains why the robin is our favourite Christmas bird and the origin of the Yule log. But, best of all, it reveals the unlikely story of why we thought that reindeer could fly!
Once described as ‘a unique wildlife humorist’, Michael is guaranteed to inform, delight, amuse and surprise his audience.
This is one talk that you must not miss under any circumstances!
The talk is open to everybody. You don't need to belong to the RSPB, or have attended Group Meetings. And don't be put off by Zoom. It is easy to use, you don't need any special equipment like a camera or microphone - just an internet connection, and we may be able to offer help if you request it.
In order to cover our Zoom and speaker costs, as well as raising some much-needed funds for the RSPB,
we ask you to please contribute £3 per person to view this presentation.
Payments can be made online to our Group bank account, ideally before
8pm
on Friday 17th December (This is our preferred method)
Account name: RSPB Grimsby Local Group
Account number: 32917060
Sort code: 30-90-79
Reference:Christmas (This is essential!)
Alternatively,
payments may be by cheque payable to RSPB Grimsby Local Group, sent to our Treasurer, Mrs J Wood at 62 Emfield Road, Grimsby, N E Lincs, DN33 3BZ, preferably to arrive
not later than Friday 17th December.
Please note, that in order to reduce administration, the link to the talk can be found below
There is no need to let me know that you will be viewing the talk, and your contribution will not be acknowledged. But thank you, in advance!
Please feel free to forward this information and the link to relatives, friends, neighbours, anybody who might be interested, in fact.
A reminder about the talk, with the link, will be sent on Saturday 18th December.
I look forward to ‘seeing’ you on the 20th. Best wishes – Stay safe
Martin
Martin Francis – Leader RSPB Grimsby Local Group
Martin Francis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: The Natural History of Christmas - Dr Michael Leach
Time: Dec 20, 2021 07:00 PM London (Please note that the talk doesn't start until 0730pm, so please sign in a few minutes before this time)
Join Zoom Meeting
zoom.us/j/93105174028?pwd=S2FUUWN6MzgyM28rRi8yeEFSRGVsUT09
Meeting ID: 931 0517 4028
Passcode: 310030
