Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society

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Natural History Section Logo with a picture of a badger's head  Natural History Section


Welcome to the Natural History Section of the Leicester Lit&Phil Society

The aim of the Natural History Section is to advance awareness of the natural history of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We organise a series of talks (all welcome) during autumn, winter and spring, and a series of field meetings for members only. The Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society is a Registered Charity (number 1047498).

Natural History Section Committee
Officers: N. Bashforth (Chair), A. Bevington (Secretary), P. Smith (Membership Secretary and Treasurer)

Other Members: P. Khodabakhsh (Newsletter Editor),  S. Bennett (Internet Editor), A. Branson

To contact the Secretary, write to: Alan Bevington, 7 Hazeldene Road, Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1UA

Natural History Section Constitution (03-04-2024)

If you would like to join the Natural History Section or learn more about membership of the Natural History Section, the Lit&Phil or joint membership, visit the Join Us page where you can join on-line.  You can also contact the Membership Secretary via email at: leicesternaturalhistory@gmail.com.

Subscription rates:
Individual Membership £12, Household Membership £18
Discounted rate for members of parent body – Individual £10; Household £14
Membership benefits:
Free entry to all Natural History Section events, twice-yearly members' newsletter, exclusive access to our programme of field meetings.

If you are an existing member and you would like to change your membership level – e.g. between individual and household, or to a different combination of the main Lit&Phil and the Natural History Section – please contact us to arrange this.

Photos on this page by Simon Bennett

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