Events
SHRAWLEY, WORCESTER - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way. Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining talk.
To be held on behalf of Shrawley Gardening Club. To be held at Shrawley village hall WR6 6TT.
Doors open from 7pm and the evening starts at 7.30pm. Non members welcome.
RUSHDEN - Lecture - Jewels of The Gambia
Tuesday 1st September 2026
For some time people have been visiting The Gambia for the wonderful bird life it has to offer. Ashley has captured the beauty of many of these species and indeed has lead photographic holidays here since 2011.
Moving forward tours are available for Birdwatchers and Photographers, with Ashley at the helm of each. This talk shows the sort of views possible on a trip to The Gambia, with a wide variety of birds, in some great habitats, ranging from fresh marsh and tidal creeks, to forest and open scrub. So if you are thinking of a visit to the Gambia, or just want to enjoy some lovely shots of some spectacular birds, pull up a chair and enjoy.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Rushdon & District Photographic Society, at The Village Hall, 36 School Road, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7AW.
Arrive 7.30pm for a 8pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
RUSHDEN PS
GRAVESEND - Digital Talk - Trinidad & Tobago, Home of the Hummingbird
Thursday 10th September 2026
Hummingbirds have always fascinated me and my dream to one day photograph them finally came true in November 2013 and since on further visits leading trips for birders and photographers alike.
This lecture gives you not only some lovely images of these little jewels, but some fascinating facts about some of the smallest birds in the world.
For camera clubs, I'll go into more detail on how to get photographs of such a tricky subject.
Besides the Hummingbirds, Trinidad & Tobago has some wonderfully colourful bird life and also plays host to some of the birds we watch in disbelief on the TV documentaries, like the Bell Bird, Oilbirds and Manikins.
This lecture has plenty of great images from Honeycreepers at the famous Asa Wright Centre in Trinidad, to the majestic Tropic Birds of Little Tobago island.
If you have been thinking of visiting, this talk may just make up your mind to book your trip.
The lecture also includes film with sound of some species, so a very entertaining show.
To be held on behalf of Gravesend RSPB, at Norhfleet Girls School, Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend. DA11.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, non members welcome.
For more details follow the link below.
GRAVESEND RSPB
WORCESTER - Digital Image Lecture - Wonderful Winter Wildlife
Wednesday, 14th October 2026
Whatever the British winter throws at us, we always have some incredible wildlife around us to help us through to the warmer months.
The British Isles plays host to many birds during this season, with huge numbers of wildfowl arriving and wading birds putting on spectacular shows with flocks of thousands filling the skies around the coast.
The winter Thrushs, Waxwings and other visitors add colour to chilly days and we can attract these and other visitors to the garden as the temperatures drop outside.
This talk will hopefully give a solution the the winter blues and encourage you out and about to explore what special wildlife we have close by.
To be held at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4RT. On behalf of Worcester RSPB.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm start.
For more details follow the link below;
WORCESTER RSPB
NUNEATON - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Thursday 15th October 2026
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way. Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining evening.
To be held on behalf of Nuneaton Bird Club, at Chilver's Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Rd, Nuneaton. CV11 4LU.
The talk starts at 7.30pm, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
NUNEATON BC
SOLIHULL - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Wednesday 28th October 2026
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Solihull Photographic Society, at Solihull Methodist Church and Community Hall, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1LG.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
SOLIHULL PS
WORCESTER - Digital Image Lecture - Wonderful Winter Wildlife
Thursday, 3rd December 2026
Whatever the British winter throws at us, we always have some incredible wildlife around us to help us through to the warmer months.
The British Isles plays host to many birds during this season, with huge numbers of wildfowl arriving and wading birds putting on spectacular shows with flocks of thousands filling the skies around the coast.
The winter Thrushs, Waxwings and other visitors add colour to chilly days and we can attract these and other visitors to the garden as the temperatures drop outside.
This talk will hopefully give a solution the the winter blues and encourage you out and about to explore what special wildlife we have close by.
To be held at The Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire. WR14 2AY. On behalf of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.
Arrive 7.15pm onwards for a 7.45pm start.
For more details follow the link below;
WORCESTERSHIRE WT
CHELTENHAM - Lecture - Crane Spotting...
Monday 7th December 2026
Early spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Cheltenham Bird Club, at Belmont School, Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AT.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7:15pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
CHELTENHAM BC
LINCOLN - Digital Image Lecture - Vibrant Sri Lanka
Thursday 10th December 2026
Vibrant, diverse, beautiful... whichever way you choose to describe this amazing little country, it's very hard to do it justice with just pictures. However, this talk will give you an insight into the prolific wildlife of Sri Lanka.
With such varied habitats and landscape, from lush forest, to arid salt lakes, it's no wonder this country holds such wonders. Blue Whales, Leopards, Elephants, hundreds of bird and butterfly species, many of which occur only here.
We will take a journey with Ashley to many of the top locations and discover the wildlife to be found at each, so bring your sunglasses, it's going to be a colourful one.
This talk is to be held at Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY, on behalf of Lincoln RSPB.
7pm for an 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
LINCOLN RSPB
STOCKPORT - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Monday 14th December 2026
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Stockport RSPB, Stockport Masonic Guild hall, 169-171 Wellington Rd South, Stockport. SK1 3UA.
Arrive 7pm for a 7:30 start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
STOCKPORT RSPB
AMERSHAM - Digital Image Lecture - Jewels of The Gambia
Friday 18th December 2026
For some time people have been visiting The Gambia for the wonderful bird life it has to offer. Ashley has captured the beauty of many of these species and indeed has lead photographic tours hear since 2011. Moving forward tours are available for Birdwatchers and Photographers, with Ashley at the helm of each. This talk shows the sort of views possible on a trip to The Gambia, with a wide variety of birds, in some great habitats, ranging from fresh marsh and tidal creeks, to forest and open scrub. So if you are thinking of a visit to the Gambia, or just want to enjoy some lovely shots of some spectacular birds, pull up a chair and enjoy.
To be held on behalf of Amersham Birdwatching Club, at The Barn Hall, Community Centre, Chiltern Ave, Amersham. HP6 5AH
Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start.
For more details follow the link below.
AMERSHAM BC
BEXLEY - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Friday 12th February 2027
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way.
Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining talk.
To be held on behalf of Bexley RSPB local group, at St John Fisher Catholic Church
48 Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP.
Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start.
For more details follow the link below.
BEXLEY RSPB
AYLESBURY - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Monday 15th February 2027
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Aylesbury RSPB, at Prebendal Hall Community Centre, Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP19 7QW.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
AYLESBURY RSPB