Looking out for bats in Kent (UK) since 1983. Our aims are the protection and conservation of bats and important bat sites, and generally sharing our β€οΈ of π¦π¦
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4 Jul 2023
Any bat found out during the daytime or on the ground usually needs help. You can follow the simple instructions on what to do on our website: kentbatgroup.org.uk/bat-rescβ¦
Then phone the National Bat Helpline on 0345 1300 228 to find the nearest bat carer
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13 Jan 2025
You can now follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kentbatgrouβ¦
Our account on X will be going into hibernation!
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6 Jan 2025
Our next talk "Revival of the Fortunes of Serotine" will be given by Chairman Dr. John Puckett and will be presented via Zoom on 16 Jan at 7.30pm
The link will be sent out to members nearer the time.
Not a member? Join online today:
kentbatgroup.org.uk/membershβ¦
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16 Dec 2024
Our next talk "Revival of the Fortunes of Serotine in Kent" is being given by our Chairman Dr. John Puckett, and will be presented via Zoom on the 16 Jan.
For more information on this talk and other events for 2025 please check out our website: kentbatgroup.org.uk/events
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
4 Dec 2024
We are so incredibly grateful by the response we had to our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge campaign, 'A lifeline for bats'! We have gone over our target in less than 24h! What an amazing community of people that support bat conservation and the work we do! donate.biggive.org/campaign/β¦
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4 Dec 2024
Raise funds for the Kent Bat Group without spending a penny more when you do your usual on-line supermarket shop, by signing up to Give as you Live Online: bit.ly/4geA1iT
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3 Dec 2024
It's the #ChristmasChallenge BIG GIVE Campaign Week! Help raise Β£5,000!
From 3-10 December 2024 every donation received on @_BCT_ Big Give campaign page will be doubled.
Donations must be received via the Big Give website: donate.biggive.org/campaign/β¦
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29 Nov 2024
Read all about how to support bats in your garden by our very own Amanda Brookman @MamblyBrookman
28 Nov 2024
Have you ever had the privilege of seeing bats flitting overhead in your garden? π¦
Amanda Brookman of the @KentBatGroup explains how to support them in your garden here: kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/bloβ¦
#bats #supportwildlife #wildlifegardening
π·Β©οΈTom Marshall
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#BatsInArtSpecial #FestiveBats #BattyChristmas
THE BAT AND THE BADGER, 2024
Greeting cards designed by illustrator Lizzie Vinson @BZIllustrations. Btw: Lizzie donates to both @_BCT_& @KentBatGroup from every sale of bat inspired Christmas Cards and gifts! bizzyillustrations.etsy.com
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
26 Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing @msabine900 π¦β€οΈπ¦
I donate to both @_BCT_ and @KentBatGroup from every sale of bat inspired Christmas Cards and gifts available to purchase here: bizzyillustrations.etsy.com #lovebats
#BatsInArtSpecial #FestiveBats #BatsAndChristmas #BatIllustration
@BZIllustrations
Lizzie Vinson
THE HOARY AND THE IVY
Bat inspired Christmas cards
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
24 Nov 2024
Less than two weeks to go for our 'A lifeline for bats' to go live!
For one week only, 3 - 10 December, donations up to Β£5,000 will be doubled! All funds going to the National Bat Helpline!
Subscribe to be notified when it goes live: buff.ly/3V5Nb9T #ChristmasChallenge
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
24 Nov 2024
If you're stuck for gifts for a birthday, Christmas or if you just want to treat yourself, why not order a bat-themed gift that helps bats too? All businesses listed here: buff.ly/3G9gu0T generously donate part of your purchase to our work to help bats.
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
24 Nov 2024
We have a selection of training courses available both online and in person covering topics ranging from bat acoustics analysis though to an introduction to bats and artificial lighting buff.ly/4g1891s
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
23 Nov 2024
If you think you have bats in your property and you need to carry out works or you think a building you will be working on has bats, then itβs important to take them into account from the earliest stages of planning work. Check this page for more info: buff.ly/3YjIdqD
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
23 Nov 2024
#NationalTreeWeek starts today! Most UK bat species evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also forage in woodland. In addition, trees provide excellent commuting habitats.
Photo: brown long-eared bat (c) Hugh Clark
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
20 Nov 2024
Less than two weeks to go for our 'A lifeline for bats' to go live!
For one week only, 3 - 10 December, donations up to Β£5,000 will be doubled! All funds going to the National Bat Helpline!
Subscribe to be notified when it goes live: forms.office.com/e/tvUNXkBYa⦠#ChristmasChallenge
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
#BatsInArtSpecial #HoaryAndIvy
For lovers of the #Hoary bat: Lizzie Vinson @BZIllustrations, illustrator & artist in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, has created these marvelous greeting cards. Your purchase will help bats - Lizzie is a supporter of the @KentBatGroup.
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Help us raise Β£10,000 for the National Bat Helpline! For one week only, between 3 - 10 December, every donation up to Β£5,000 made to our campaign, 'A lifeline for bats' will be DOUBLED.
Subscribe here to be notified when the campaign goes live: forms.office.com/e/tvUNXkBYaβ¦
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13 Nov 2024
Ash Wildlife Friendly Village are holding their annual Wildlife Conference on 15th February 2025, and the topic is Badgers and Bats, a full itinerary and details on how to book are on our website: kentbatgroup.org.uk/events
image by @MamblyBrookman
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
10 Nov 2024
If you think you have bats in your property and you need to carry out works or you think a building you will be working on has bats, then itβs important to take them into account from the earliest stages of planning work. Check this page for more info: buff.ly/3YjIdqD
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Kent Bat Group π¦π¦π¦ retweeted
12 Nov 2024
This design and more bat inspired cards and gifts are available to purchase from my etsy shop.
Donation to @_BCT_ and @KentBatGroup with every sale.
bizzyillustrations.etsy.com
#lovebats #Christmas #originalart
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