These events may not necessarily be public events and may well be arranged by organisations
other than Warwickshire Bat Group, in which case you should contact the organisation listed
for further details.
The Evolution of Bats - A Talk by Dan Bryant
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Fossil evidence for bats goes back many millions of years and it is likely that the earliest bats were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But what ancestor did bats evolve from? What was the first bat? Which came first flight or echolocation? How are the bat species around today related to one another? This presentation will consider all of these questions and look at what the latest research tells us about the evolutionary history of these amazing animals.
About Dan Bryant:
Dan Bryant is the Bat Groups Officer for the Bat Conservation Trust, having started in the role in September 2025. He has previously worked for BCT as a Seasonal Bat Advisor on the Helpline and has a background in wildlife rehabilitation and education.
The talk will be delivered in person at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club and online on Zoom.
Everyone Welcome!
£3 for Warwickshire Bat Group members or £4 for non members. You can pay cash on the door or buy tickets in advance on Eventbrite, in person or on Zoom.
Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 1QJ
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026 19:30
- 21:30
Ecology and Conservation of Lesser Horseshoe Bats - A talk by Dr Henry Schofield
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
In this talk Henry will cover the most up-to-date knowledge on the roosting and foraging ecology of lesser horseshoe bats from across their European range. A key focus will also be their conservation biology, looking at how the anthropogenic pressures on the species are being addressed, from incorporating colonies during development work at individual roosts to landscape scale conservation initiatives.
About Henry Schofield:
Henry joined Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) in 1990, researching the conservation biology of lesser horseshoe bats. He set up the first of VWT’s lesser horseshoe bat reserves, focusing on providing evidence-led conservation interventions to enhance the roosts for their resident bat populations. Although horseshoe bat conservation has been a lifelong passion for Henry, along the way, he has also worked on rare tree bats and small carnivores. Recently retired from VWT, Henry is still active in bat conservation and is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Sussex, carrying out conservation-directed bat research on a range of European species.
The talk will be delivered in person at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club and online on Zoom.
Everyone Welcome!
£3 for Warwickshire Bat Group members or £4 for non members. You can pay cash on the door or buy tickets in advance on Eventbrite, links to follow nearer the time.
Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 1QJ
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026 19:30
- 21:30
Bat talk - AGM and planning 2026 activities
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
AGM and planning 2026 activities. We tend to run through the formalities pretty quickly (about 20 minutes) but it is also an opportunity to talk about the activities in the group and for people to ask about getting more involved or trying some things for the first time.
Do come along and get the most out of your membership of the bat group in 2026.
The talk will be delivered in person at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Everyone Welcome!
£3 for Warwickshire Bat Group members or £4 for non members. You can pay cash on the door or buy tickets in advance on Eventbrite, tickets will be available nearer the date.
Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 1QJ
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Wednesday, 11 March 2026 19:30
- 21:30