Carlisle Natural History Society

AGM and Members Night: contributions from the CNHS membership
2024-03-06 19:15 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Join us at Tullie in Carlisle for the final event in the 2023/24 talk series.
Membership contributions will include a tribute to Geoff Horne, introduced by Frank Mawby; more about an exciting artist-led project at Tullie Museum that will highlight the natural history of Carlisle, with Wednesday Batchelor and Nicole Bishop; and a short talk from David Scott-Langley. The meeting also includes the AGM and update on the summer programme.
Please note that as Tullie has closed for building work, a new entrance is being used for Carlisle Natural History Society meetings in the lecture theatre. Please use the garden gate on Abbey Street and follow the signs to the Old Tullie House entrance.
Non-members are welcome: a small fee is payable on the door.

Summer walks programme
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-08-31 16:30
All members are invited to join a series of walks and events taking place over the summer months. Details are sent out to members and are available on the members site.

Wildheart - A Changing Landscape by Andy Wilson (Borders Forest Trust)
2024-10-02 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
The first session of the 2024/25 calendar. Remember to bring your membership renewals and subscriptions!
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.
Please note that entrance is through the Tullie Garden via Abbey Street.

Spider Diversity in Cumbria by Dave Blackledge
2024-10-16 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Find out more about our eight-legged friends.
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.
Please note that entrance is likely to be through the Tullie Garden via Abbey Street.

Geoff Horne Memorial Lecture: Highlights from a long-term Sparrowhawk study by Prof Ian Newton
2024-10-30 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Join us for the first memorial lecture to recognise the contributions made by Geoff Horne to natural history,
Members only – new members welcome to join at the meeting. See membership information HERE.
Please note that entrance is likely to be through the Tullie Garden via Abbey Street (unless otherwise specified).

Members Night
2024-11-13 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Join us for a varied programme of short talks and discussion on all things Cumbrian natural history!
If you have something you would like to present, contact info@carlislenats.org.uk
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Raptors & Red Grouse: Can predator-prey dynamics help solve conflict? by Richard Francksen
2024-11-27 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

How the Lake District landscape was formed: a deep-time perspective by Ian Francis
2024-12-11 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
A delve into the geology of the Lakes.
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Ultima Thule - The Edge of the World by David Scott-Langley
2025-01-08 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Start the new year off with a CNHS evening talk. Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

The vegetation and climate of temperate rainforest in Britain and Ireland by Ben Averis
2025-01-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
An opportunity to find out more about this amazing habitat. Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Joint with Cumbria Bird Club: Conserving Curlews - a tale of dedication and hope by Susannah Bleakley (Curlew Recovery South Lakes)
2025-02-05 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Get ready for that call that heralds spring! Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Members Night
2025-02-19 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Join us for contributions from the membership. A range of topics and talks will be available.
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Red Squirrels (title tbc) by Dr Claire Holt. Includes AGM
2025-03-05 19:15 - 21:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Find out more about this iconic mammal and measures to conserve them. The talk will be preceded by the CNHS AGM – short but sweet!
Free for members or £3 for non-members/£2 for non-member students.

Summer Programme
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00
We have launched the 2025 summer walks and tours programme so do get in touch if you haven’t received a copy. Only open to members so do join the society for an opportunity to get involved.

Talks Programme 2025
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2026-03-05 17:00 | Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Join the fantastic talks this winter!
Full programme can be downloaded HERE
We shall be using the new Main Entrance off Castle Street through the Archway. Note, the old main entrance is closed off. Meetings will commence at 7:15pm as usual. Non-members are welcome and pay a small entry fee (£3 and £2 for students).

‘Adders Up’ by Henry Barrett - North Pennines National Landscape
2025-10-01 19:15 - 21:00
We shall be using the new Main Entrance off Castle Street through the Archway. Note, the old main entrance is closed off. Meetings will commence at 7:15pm as usual. Non-members are welcome and pay a small entry fee (£3 and £2 for students). FREE for members.
Renew your membership at this meeting!

The future of protecting our seas: how Allonby became England’s first ever inshore HPMA by Joe Harper - Cumbria Wildlife Trust
2025-10-15 19:15 - 21:00
We shall be using the new Main Entrance off Castle Street through the Archway. Note, the old main entrance is closed off. Meetings will commence at 7:15pm as usual. Non-members are welcome and pay a small entry fee (£3 and £2 for students). FREE for members.

Engine Lonning: The Wild Woodland - From Romans to Railways by Tania Crockett - Eden Rivers Trust
2025-10-29 19:15 - 21:00

Members Night with contributions from the membership (TUESDAY!)
2025-11-11 19:15 - 21:00

Biographies for Birdwatchers by Barbara Mearns
2025-11-26 19:15 - 21:00

Bats in Trees by Rich Flight - Flight Ecology
2025-12-10 19:15 - 21:00

Sleeping on the wing - migration marvels by Joint Meeting with CBC: Tanya Hoare - Sedbergh Community Swifts
2026-01-07 19:15 - 21:00

Towards a wilder, wetter Caerlaverock by David Pickett - WWT
2026-01-21 19:15 - 21:00

Grey Partridge by Roger Morgan-Grenville
2026-02-04 19:15 - 21:00

Lichens of Cumbria by Pete Martin
2026-02-18 19:15 - 21:00

AGM & Members Night with contributions from the membership
2026-03-04 19:15 - 21:00
