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.
Ten Years as a Bat Carer - a talk by Tricia Scott
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Rescuing and rehabilitating grounded or injured bats or orphaned bat pups can be hugely rewarding but emotionally and physically demanding. This talk is not a training session although hopefully everyone will go away having learnt something. Tricia is not setting herself up as an authority but 10 years of experience have taught her a lot. She will share some of the experiences and interesting cases of the last 10 years and will answer as many questions from the audience as she can.
Please be aware that some of the images (of injured bats) may be upsetting.
About Tricia Scott:
Tricia first got involved with bats in around 1998/9 when the volunteer warden of Snitterfield Bushes, who was a licensed bat worker, asked if she’d like to accompany him as he checked the bat boxes on that nature reserve. He then involved her in the lesser horseshoe roost counts at Bearley and Ettington. Bat care came much later – in 2015 – when the then lead bat carer for the county was looking for help.
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, 8 October 2025 19:30
- 21:30
Social Calls at a Soprano Pipistrelle Maternity Roost - a talk by Emily Hill
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Social calling allows bats to transmit information relating to their identity and behavioural context. Type C calls are often associated with mother-offspring interactions and appear to function as isolation calls, enabling juveniles to signal their location to their mothers. However, as they can be heard throughout the entire active season, their full functionality remains unclear. Emily realised that exploring the calls during the time that juveniles develop could deepen our understanding of their functions and social significance. This talk shares the results of her study of a maternity roost in Herefordshire across sixteen nights between mid-July and late August, as juveniles became volant and increased in independence.
About Emily Hill:
Emily joined Warwickshire Bat Group in March 2025. She is interested in bat behaviour and cognition in relation to their echolocation and social calls. She recently completed her MSc in which she focussed on soprano pipistrelle communication as juveniles develop.
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 (event links to follow)
Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 1QJ
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Wednesday, 12 November 2025 19:30
- 21:30
Bat meeting
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
This is a free social meeting for members. Mingle with fellow enthusiasts, swap stories from the field (or the attic!), and dive into all things batty. Whether you're full of questions or bursting with tales, this is your chance to connect, laugh, and celebrate the season with your kindred spirits. There will be free refreshments.
The event will be delivered in person at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Free for all, no need to book!
Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 1QJ
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Wednesday, 10 December 2025 19:30
- 21:30
Bat talk
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Speaker to be confirmed.
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, 14 January 2026 19:30
- 21:30
Bat talk - Horseshoe Bats by Dr Henry Schofield
- Kenilworth Senior Citizens' Club
Details to be confirmed.
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