IRELAND CONFERENCE 27–29 March 2009 Postcode and Springwatch
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Title First name Speakers a million Last name voices for Delegate 1 RSPB member? Yes No Stephen Moss nature Title First name Television producer, writer and broadcaster, Stephen Moss, Last name will kick off the conference with a humorous Friday evening talk entitled An evening without Bill Oddie, in reference to his RSPB member? Yes No Delegate 2 close work with the popular naturalist. Stephen works at the RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland are Address BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, where he has been responsible for many successful series, including Birding with driven by a passionate belief in our responsibility to ALL IRELAND CONFERENCE Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Big Cat Diary, How to Watch 27–29 March 2009 Postcode Wildlife and Springwatch. protect birds and the environment. Through Contact phone no. conservation projects and campaigns, we work E-mail both separately and together to improve the Robert Straughan chances of birds and the places they live in. Payment As RSPB Red Kite Officer for Northern Ireland, Robert oversees our work on Northern Ireland’s first species I enclose a cheque for £ made payable to reintroduction. From project planning, to collecting chicks from “The RSPB” or, Please debit my MASTERCARD/VISA/MAESTRO Wales and looking after them prior to release, Robert will give (Maestro only) his account of what it’s like to be on the front line of the reintroduction of a magnificent bird of prey. Issue number (Maestro only) Valid from Expiry date Graham Wynne Cardholder’s name Cardholder’s address (if different from above) As RSPB Chief Executive, dedicated conservationist and chair of the policy committee of BirdLife International, Graham will share his experiences of leading the RSPB in taking action for nature in a global context. ✂ Are you interested in volunteering with the RSPB? Images: red kite by David Kjaer (rspb-images.com) JOIN US Please return this form by Friday 6 March 2009 to: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, TAKING ACTION RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters, Belvoir Park Scotland no. SC037654 840-0590-08-09 FOR NATURE Forest, Belfast BT8 7QT 840-0590-08-09 all ireland conf bookform 17/11/08 14:55 Page 2 Programme details Booking form Online bookings www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic Friday 27 March 2009 1–2.30 pm Lunch and viewing of marketplace stands – quiz the Please note that the RSPB is taking bookings for the experts! conference only. Accommodation should be arranged TAKING ACTION FOR NATURE 6 pm onwards Registration separately. The Burrendale Hotel is holding rooms until 2.30–4 pm Session three – Taking action for nature near and far 8–9.30 pm An evening without Bill Oddie Friday 6 March 2009 so please book early to avoid Stephen Moss, TV producer, Guardian columnist and author Rathlin Island’s fantastic wildlife – when action is taken disappointment; call 028 4372 2599. For other accommodation, please contact the NI Tourist Board RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland cordially Global action, local benefits – Graham Wynne, RSPB on 028 9023 1221. invite you to the All Ireland Conference 2009, in the shadow Saturday 28 March 2009 Chief Executive Yes, please book me places. Please tick one: of the majestic Mourne Mountains, at the Burrendale Hotel, 4–4.30 pm Final questions and close Newcastle, Co Down. 8.30 am onwards Registration 4.30–7 pm Time to enjoy the surrounding area and hotel facilities Full conference package – special reduced rate (includes Friday evening talk, Saturday day conference, Saturday dinner 9.30–11 am Session one – Taking the first steps 7 pm Drinks reception and Sunday morning trips) The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Taking action for nature’ and it promises to be a fantastic weekend – combining top quality speakers, a specially arranged trip Welcome and outline of programme 7.30 pm–late Gala dinner £50 / €63 for RSPB members to see the recently released red kites and a gala dinner and drinks reception on the £60 / €76 for non-members Speaker to be confirmed Saturday evening. 11–11.30 am Break and viewing of marketplace stands – quiz the Sunday 29 March 2009: Field trips Day delegate options The conference is an event for anyone with an interest in nature – experts and experts! £35 / €44 – Friday talk and Saturday day delegate non-experts alike! There will be presentations from wildlife presenters, as well as (RSPB members) 11.30 am–1 pm Session two – Taking action for species 9.30 am–12 noon Option one local experts and leaders in the field of bird conservation. The programme includes £40 / €50 – Friday talk and Saturday day delegate Dundrum Bay / Murlough sands a session on reintroduction and species protection projects, featuring the recent Northern Ireland Red kite project – Robert Straughan, (non-members) red kite reintroduction in Northern Ireland and a presentation on Rathlin Island’s RSPB NI Red Kite Officer Option two £35 / €44 – Saturday* and Sunday morning (RSPB members) fantastic wildlife. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about how you White-tailed sea eagles – Colin Shaw, RSPB, Sea eagles Guided red kite walk through Castlewellan Forest, can take action for nature in your own environment. on Mull featuring the arboretum, lake walk and maze £40 / €50 – Saturday* and Sunday morning (non-members) Saving threatened birds on the UK Overseas Territories – 12 noon Conference closes *excludes dinner on Saturday Sarah Sanders, RSPB International Officer ✂ Please note programme details and speakers may be subject to change. For more information on variations, please contact Joanne Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Please complete your details overleaf. 840-0590-08-09 all ireland conf bookform 17/11/08 14:55 Page 2 Programme details Booking form Online bookings www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic Friday 27 March 2009 1–2.30 pm Lunch and viewing of marketplace stands – quiz the Please note that the RSPB is taking bookings for the experts! conference only. Accommodation should be arranged TAKING ACTION FOR NATURE 6 pm onwards Registration separately. The Burrendale Hotel is holding rooms until 2.30–4 pm Session three – Taking action for nature near and far 8–9.30 pm An evening without Bill Oddie Friday 6 March 2009 so please book early to avoid Stephen Moss, TV producer, Guardian columnist and author Rathlin Island’s fantastic wildlife – when action is taken disappointment; call 028 4372 2599. For other accommodation, please contact the NI Tourist Board RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland cordially Global action, local benefits – Graham Wynne, RSPB on 028 9023 1221. invite you to the All Ireland Conference 2009, in the shadow Saturday 28 March 2009 Chief Executive Yes, please book me places. Please tick one: of the majestic Mourne Mountains, at the Burrendale Hotel, 4–4.30 pm Final questions and close Newcastle, Co Down. 8.30 am onwards Registration 4.30–7 pm Time to enjoy the surrounding area and hotel facilities Full conference package – special reduced rate (includes Friday evening talk, Saturday day conference, Saturday dinner 9.30–11 am Session one – Taking the first steps 7 pm Drinks reception and Sunday morning trips) The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Taking action for nature’ and it promises to be a fantastic weekend – combining top quality speakers, a specially arranged trip Welcome and outline of programme 7.30 pm–late Gala dinner £50 / €63 for RSPB members to see the recently released red kites and a gala dinner and drinks reception on the £60 / €76 for non-members Speaker to be confirmed Saturday evening. 11–11.30 am Break and viewing of marketplace stands – quiz the Sunday 29 March 2009: Field trips Day delegate options The conference is an event for anyone with an interest in nature – experts and experts! £35 / €44 – Friday talk and Saturday day delegate non-experts alike! There will be presentations from wildlife presenters, as well as (RSPB members) 11.30 am–1 pm Session two – Taking action for species 9.30 am–12 noon Option one local experts and leaders in the field of bird conservation. The programme includes £40 / €50 – Friday talk and Saturday day delegate Dundrum Bay / Murlough sands a session on reintroduction and species protection projects, featuring the recent Northern Ireland Red kite project – Robert Straughan, (non-members) red kite reintroduction in Northern Ireland and a presentation on Rathlin Island’s RSPB NI Red Kite Officer Option two £35 / €44 – Saturday* and Sunday morning (RSPB members) fantastic wildlife. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about how you White-tailed sea eagles – Colin Shaw, RSPB, Sea eagles Guided red kite walk through Castlewellan Forest, can take action for nature in your own environment. on Mull featuring the arboretum, lake walk and maze £40 / €50 – Saturday* and Sunday morning (non-members) Saving threatened birds on the UK Overseas Territories – 12 noon Conference closes *excludes dinner on Saturday Sarah Sanders, RSPB International Officer ✂ Please note programme details and speakers may be subject to change. For more information on variations, please contact Joanne Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Please complete your details overleaf. Programme details Booking form Online bookings www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic Friday 27 March 2009 1–2.30 pm Lunch and viewing of marketplace stands – quiz the Please note that the RSPB is taking bookings for the experts! conference only. Accommodation should be arranged TAKING ACTION FOR NATURE 6 pm onwards Registration 2.30–4 pm Session three – Taking action for nature near and far separately. The Burrendale Hotel is holding rooms until 8–9.30 pm An evening without Bill Oddie Friday 6 March 2009 so please book early to avoid Rathlin Island’s fantastic wildlife – when action is taken Stephen Moss, TV producer, Guardian columnist and author disappointment; call 028 4372 2599.