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The RSPB Croydon Local Group Monthly Illustrated Wildlife Talks in South Croydon Whitgift Sports Club, Croham Manor Road off Croham Road. South Croydon, CR2 7BG Second Monday of each month 2pm and again at 8pm Admission £4.00. Everyone is welcome, not just RSPB members. Free refreshments. A selection of RSPB goods, nuts & seeds are on sale. Parking limited on site but free in adjacent roads. 64 & 433 buses stop nearby in Croham Road. Monday December 9rd 2019 “A Norwegian Experience” Mick White is a wildlife photographer based in Surrey. In this talk we will travel to Norway, a country of Culture and History. Starting in Oslo we go north, crossing the arctic circle on the way, and look at some of the bird life that can be found there, before finally experiencing the celestial wonder of the Northern Lights. (There be seasonal fayre, courtesy of members, served during the interval.) * * * * * Monday January 13th 2020 “Orchids of Italy's Gargano Peninsula” Andrew Cleave. The Gargano Peninsula is home to over 50 species of orchids and hybrids, several of them endemic to this area. Flowers, birds, butterflies, lizards and beautiful scenery make this a photographer's paradise. For more information contact John Davis on 020 8640 4578 or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon Note: on request we give illustrated bird talks to local organisations. 24 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]