Our thanks are due to the leader, Bob Cowlin, for organ-
ising such an interesting visit, and also to Don and Norma
Chapman for allowing us to invade their recently acquired
house.
Ron Allen.
October 10th. Goldhanger Sea Wall. (Birds)
Thirty-eight members attended the meeting. It was a
glorious autumnal day, plenty of sunshine, a bit of wind,
and the tide at its best. Members were able to sit and
watch numerous waders on the flats. By the end of the day
everyone had been able to see ringed plover and turnstones
busily feeding. In contrast, skylarks were heard singing,
and working their way along the edge of the sea wall were
numerous goldfinches, linnets and meadow pipits were
recorded.
During the morning and afternoon, both groups were able
to see and watch a snipe, A kestrel hovering was one of the
birds of prey seen by both groups.
At the end of the meeting 43 birds had been seen; a good
total for this time of year.
Mike Parker.
23rd October. General Meeting No.1177.
Chelmsford Brains Trust and Quiz.
Although it was a very fine day, this indoor meeting was
very well attended and we all had a very enjoyable time. The
hall where we had the meeting was pleasant and the seating was
comfortable. The Brains Trust panel consisted of Mrs.P.Upton,
Messrs. J. Fielding, R. Coates, and R. Cowlin. The questions
were both stimulating and interesting; I for one, learnt that
sporrans were made from badgers' fur and not haggis fur!
Ron Coates was quite a rebel, saying he wanted the airport
at Foulness as it would be good for geologists, We managed
to prevent his being lynched on the spot. Mr. Roy Masefield
was chairman and kept the panel in order, especially after-
Ron Coate's bombshell.
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