13. origin of the Essex Field Club although, in fact, the Club was not formally inaugurated until January 1880. This Exhibition, prepared by the staff of the Museum in con- junction with the Essex Field Club, marks the Centenary of the foundation of the club. Since 1880 the many members of the Essex Field Club have contributed significantly to the fund of scientific knowledge covering all aspects of the 'natural sciences' in Essex. This display will illustrate the work and development of the Essex Field Club over the last hundred years looking in detail at its major events and outstanding members." The Museum is open as follows: Mon-Fri 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Thu 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Sat 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Sun Closed all day Admission is free! ---oOo--- THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF LANGDON HILLS. Published by the Langdon Hills and District Conservation Society 1979 (20 pages). A well written booklet with interesting articles on "Conservation versus Recreation", "Badgers" and "Marks Hall Nature Reserve". The first is written by Harry Barnett, full time warden of One Tree Hill Country Park who knows only too well the problems of allowing almost unlimited numbers of the public onto areas needing special protection. ---oOo---