A programme of talks and displays about the natural history of South Yorkshire. Admission and parking are free (including non-members). No need to book in advance. Food and drink can be purchased at the bar.

10:00 Building opens, setting up of displays.
10:30 Start of morning talks
11:30 Break
13:00 LUNCHBREAK
14:00 Start of afternoon talks
15.30 Close - Informal chat and drinks
Dismantle displays and leave. 

Confirmed Speakers so far:-
Bob Croxton – Farmland Bird Surveys, 35 years on (Rotherham)
Pete Garity – Tawny Owls (Barnsley)
Ben Keywood – White Letter Hairstreaks (Sheffield)
Louise Hill - Sphagnum propagation project on Lindholme (Doncaster).
Steve Byers – Swifts
Derek Whiteley/Jim Flanagan Insects/Botany on Rotherham Brownfield Sites
Attendees are welcome to bring displays and items to sell. Timings and speakers may be subject to change. The Sorby website (www.sorby.org.uk) will display up-to-date details, including any weather problems on the day. Reasonably priced food (sandwiches, cakes and biscuits) and hot drinks will be available at all breaks, and the bar will be open from lunch.

Travel details

Venue address: Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel Street, TREETON S60 5PW. OS Grid Ref.: SK430876
Treeton is a village just over 6 miles from the centre of Sheffield via the A630 Sheffield Parkway. Arundel Street is found when coming from Catcliffe, turning right straight after the traffic lights over the railway bridge (Or, if coming from Aughton, turn left before the traffic lights) by Cohens Chemist. Then go to the end of Arundel Street, where there is plenty of off-street parking.
Buses from Sheffield: (Note bus routes and times change on a regular basis, so please check before traveling; the Sorby website will be kept up to date.)
X74 (TM Travel) to Harthill leaves Sheffield Interchange 09:20, then hourly and takes about 20 minutes straight up the Parkway. Buses are 15 minutes past the hour back to Sheffield.
73 (First) to Rotherham leaves Sheffield interchange 08:55 & 10:07 takes about 25 minutes. Alight at Welcome Nurseries, Treeton.
73 (First) to Treeton leaves Rotherham Interchange 10:04. Alight at Welcome Nurseries, Treeton.
For up to date bus information check Traveline 01709 515151 or http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com