Roy Taylor Memorial Service

Roy Taylor was a passionate conservationist, birder and friend to many who tragically passed away two weeks ago after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

02 November 2018

A memorial service will be held at 11am on 14th November at RSPB Dove Stone, Greater Manchester https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dove-stone/. Please park in main carpark & walk to Binn Green carpark for 11am.

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Spurn 2025 Calendar

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We’re once again pleased to announce we'll be producing a calendar for 2025, with a whole host of amazing artists who have supported the Observatory with their work.

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