Bulletin 1 - March 1977: Future Programme

Future Programme

Please note that several of the items included on this programme are tentative only and depend upon the availability of speakers, the need to obtain permission for some of the trips, and the interest shown by members. Trips are STRICTLY limited to members and in many cases the numbers traveling on a particular trip must be restricted, so if there is a trip which attracts you please contact John McRae on 43129 as soon as possible.

Monday 7 March: 'Falconry in the UAE' presentation by Mark Allen

Tuesday 15 March: Film 'Falcon Gentle' at Tourist Club

Friday 18 March: Visit to Al Ain area

Tuesday 29 March: Alternative date for film at 15 March

Monday 4 April: 'The Liwa Oasis' presentation by Tony Harris

Tuesday 19 April: Films 'The Savannah' and 'The Rain Forest' at Tourist Club

Friday 29 April: Dhow trip to Baharani and Futaysi islands

Monday 2 May: 'Fishes of the Gulf' presentation by Dr. Rifat Ali

Friday 6 May: Visit to Bani Yas Island (by air)*

Friday 13 May: Visit to Bani Yas Island (by air)*

*Note: Permission for these two visits to Sir Bani Yas is being sought from His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed al Nayhan, but it is by no means sure that this will be granted, as the island is the personal wildlife reserve of The Ruler.