The 2025 Recorders’ Meeting is based at the Field Studies Council Juniper Hall Centre near Dorking. It will follow the general format of the previous meetings, which have accounts in the EBN. The meeting is aimed at all those who record plants, ranging over all skills levels from beginner to expert. Some of the participants will be vice-county recorders or referees, giving everyone a chance to share skills. It is intended that workshops will include plant id sessions, practical recording, the DDb, recording apps, talks, excursions and a group discussion. The timing is leisurely and may change at short notice in order to accommodate a weather window for group excursions. The workshops and talks will be given by participants, so be prepared to make a contribution. In order to ensure that everyone (including speakers) can attend all the sessions we do not intend to run parallel sessions and will not record talks unless requested by the speaker.

Juniper Hall offers the standard FSC centre accommodation, with cooked breakfast, DIY packed lunch and a two course evening meal. The centre is licensed. Half the rooms are ensuite, and there are some for multiple occupancy. Non-residents are welcome to join the group during the day and for meals. Total numbers will be capped at 40, with priority given to those who are residential.

TBC Summerfield Books may be in attendance. You can advance order, or request that they bring books that you might like to purchase. 

The excursion will be on foot to the nearby Box Hill Country Park. If possible, it will be on Sunday, but if the weather forecast dictates it may be brought forward to Saturday morning or afternoon.

Provisional Programme

Friday 4th

From 1.00 pm Arrival & registration at FSC Juniper Hall. Lunch is not provided. You may not be able to access your room until later in the day.

2.00 pm Welcome talks from the FSC and CfE.
2:15 pm Plant id session 1
3:30 pm Tea, cakes & discussion
4.15 pm Plant id session 2
6:30 pm Evening meal.
8.00 pm Talk
9.00 pm Bar & discussion

Saturday 5th

8.00 am Make your packed lunch
8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Session 1
10.30 am Coffee & discussion
11.00 am Session 2
12.30 am Lunch
1.30 pm Session 3
3.00 pm Tea, cakes & discussion
4.00 pm Session 4
6.30 pm Evening meal
8.00 pm Forum
9.00 pm Bar & discussion

Sunday 6th

As Saturday morning or an excursion (Weather dependent).
Please clear your room by 9.30 am.
2.00 pm approx. end of meeting

If you would like to come to the meeting, please sign up and pay on the web page. If you would prefer to pay by direct bank transfer please contact Jonathan Shanklin fieldmeetings@bsbi.org

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