Advance notice April 2018 LymNats coach trip to the London Wetland Centre

LYMINGTON & DISTRICT NATURALISTS’ SOCIETY

WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE BARNES SW13 9WT

THURSDAY  APRIL 12TH 2018

The London Wetland Centre is a beautiful wildlife reserve and international award winning visitor attraction just 25 miles from central London.  One of nine centres run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)  the London Wetland Centre is acclaimed as the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife.  It supports a wealth of wetland biodiversity, including Bitterns, Kingfishers, a colony  of endangered Water Voles and migratory birds which arrive in large numbers from around the globe.  It is also a very user friendly reserve.  There are viewing hides, many benches and the paths are flat. In addition to the restaurant there is a gift shop and also a specialist binocular shop.

TIMETABLE


  9.00.am                   Coach departs Town Hall Car Park, Avenue Road
                                  Lymington.
 
11.15.am   (approx)   Arrival WWT London Wetland Centre.

  4.15.pm                   Coach departs.

  6.15/6.30.pm           Coach arrives Town Hall Car Park,  Lymington.


We envisage a brief comfort stop at Fleet Services on both journeys. Estimated times obviously depend upon traffic, weather conditions on the day etc.
                                                                                                                                   
Refreshments.  WWT say:- “You are welcome to bring picnics and eat at any of the tables around the site apart from those inside and directly in front of our restaurant.  Alternatively the restaurant serves hot and cold drinks and light refreshments all day  and hot meals between Noon and 3pm.
So please make your own arrangements.  We have not made any form of booking at the restaurant.

Ticket Cost:-                       Please check which category you fall into.  *

                    1.   WWT              Member                                 £ 22.00. per person
                    2.    Non WWT     aged over   65                        £ 30.00. per person
                    3.    Non WWT     aged under 65                        £ 32.00. per person

If you are a WWT member you must bring your membership card with you on the day.

Tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis on receipt of the completed application form below and a cheque.  We need your full details in the unlikely event cancellation or other emergency.

Ticket price includes    Cost of coach travel & entry to the WWT London Wetland Centre.

It excludes any form of meal or refreshment, or tip for the coach driver - for which we will make a collection on the return journey.

Please note:  Pricing is very tight and if you have to cancel we will not be able to make a refund of the ticket cost, unless someone can take your place.

For any further information please ring  Adrian Butterworth on 01590 622587



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WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE   
VISIT APPLICATION FORM
THURSDAY  APRIL 12TH 2018

*I would like to apply for (        ) ticket/s at    £                 . each and enclose a cheque for £                .
drawn in favour of Lymington & District Naturalists’  Society.

Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Phone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please return to A. Butterworth. Half Acre, Marden, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire. SO42 7SQ