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Meet the branches
Explore our local branches across the WMBC, each a hub for members and guests to engage in birding activities.
Your membership grants you access to all branches, regardless of your location, ensuring you can enjoy the diverse experiences each one offers.
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Join a thriving community
Each branch collectively offers engaging activities, from conservation efforts and field trips to indoor meetings, all designed to deepen members’ understanding and appreciation of birdlife.
Each branch serves as a vibrant community hub for birdwatchers to share knowledge, participate in varied birding activities, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts across the region.
Not a member, not a problem! please go along and enjoy the evening or trip, you will be most welcome.
Stafford Branch
The Stafford Branch brings birdwatchers together to enjoy and protect Staffordshire’s rich birdlife. Based in Stafford, we run a variety of activities across the county, welcoming everyone from beginners to experienced birders.
Meetings and Events
We host friendly indoor meetings six times a year featuring fascinating bird-related talks. With just a small entrance fee, tea, coffee, and biscuits are included – and everyone is welcome, member or not!
For outdoor enthusiasts, we organise monthly field trips to some of Staffordshire’s best birdwatching locations. These are free to attend, and we carpool to make it easy for everyone to join in.
Beyond Birding
If you're looking to connect with fellow birders then come along to our occasional coffee mornings - meet new friends, followed by a visit to a local birding site. We also run occasional coach trips, with exciting plans for reserves such as Martin Mere WWT and Leighton Moss RSPB.
Making a Difference
We’re proud to contribute to conservation, supporting projects like breeding bird surveys on Cannock Chase and installing nest boxes and benches across the county.
Get Involved!
Stay informed about our events through the Club Newsletter, emails, the website, and social media. Whether you’re looking to learn, explore, or contribute to conservation, the Stafford Branch has something for you.
Stafford - Details
DATE: Every second Tuesday of every month - October to March
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 for a 7:30 start.
WHERE: Walton-on-the-Hill Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LD
PARKING: Available at the Village Hall
ADMISSION: £3.00 for Members and Non Members including refreshments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users. You can find out more details about the venue at the Walton (Berkswich) Village Hall website.
CONTACT: Chris Evans (Branch Chairperson)
Stafford
DATE: 4th Wednesday of every month - September through to April inclusive
TIME: All indoor meetings start at 19.30
WHERE: St. Oswald’s Church Centre, off Broadwaters Drive, Kidderminster DY10 2RY - O/S Grid ref: SO841779
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PARKING: There is a large car park near to the church centre.
ADMISSION: Members £2.00 / Non Members £2.50 including refreshments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and committee members are available from 18.45 to discuss birding and branch matters.
CONTACT: Branch Chairperson - Situation Vacant kidderminster@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk
Help us Grow the WMBC Network
We’re looking to expand our network of local branches.
If you’re interested in setting up a new branch in your area, or could help revive our previously thriving Kidderminster or Solihull branches, we’d love to hear from you.
These groups made a huge contribution to our community before pausing due to changes in local organisation. With the right people involved, we know they could flourish once again. If you have some time, ideas, or just want to know what’s involved, please get in touch, by emailing our secretary, Don Ainsworth at secretary@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk.
We’ll support you every step of the way.
Join Us
Become a member
As a WMBC member, you get access to our reserves, invitations to indoor and outdoor birdwatching activities, our quarterly newsletter, and the annual bird report and much more. Enjoy bird photography, see rare species, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts in our vibrant community.
