Simon King Wildlife Blog

For all the latest news from Simon King check out his Blog, it has lots of information on British Wildlife, Simons Diary and lots, lots more.
You can post his updates and news here for all to see.

Heres the link:

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/

littlewid-x-

This month on SK website there is a good competition worth looking at in support of the Wildlife Trusts. Entries have to be in by 30th June.

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/index.php

Lai

Aha I have now found this thread again.

Simon King has updated his diary and it's well worth a read to find out what his plans are.

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/Diary/index.htm

Lai

Thanks Lai well found. I wonder if Wildlife Whisper has been renamed Wildlife Talk, That you have put on in this section Tuesday which tells of Simons new site.
To check Lais's post on Simons Wildlife Talg site click
https://wildaboutanimals.forumotion.net/british-wildlife-news-f12/talkwildlife-t476.htm#6837
WS

If you log onto Simon's website

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/index.html

that has a section for Wildlife Whisperer (coming soon) if you click on that it takes you to another page where it says 'Follow us on Twitter - Join us on Facebook - Join us on Talkwildlife.com'

so it seems they are all linked WS

Lai

Just heard that Wildlife Whisperer will be going live at the end of this month or early November - should be an interesting new site.

Lai

Update on the new website

The Outdoors Show - 13th - 16th January 2011
Simon and the team will be officially launching Wildlife Whisperer at the 2011 Outdoors Show in January.

At the show you will be able to visit Wildlife Whisperer live, a designated area with wildlife activities, great gear, and a whole host of prizes too!

Tickets are on sale for the event, and Simon’s talk.

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/Events/index.htm

I did talk to Simon at the Tusk talk and this sounds like it could be a lot of fun.

Lai

Know Thyself - (inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi)

Thanks for keeping us updated on this Lai. I will check out the link later and look at the FB link, not good with Twitter but I will see how I can follow this or become a member.

littlewid-x-

I'm not a Twitter person either Littlewid - i have an account but don't use it, too many things to try and keep up with!

Lai

“Know Thyself” inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi

Here's some good news today

The Wildlife Trusts’ President is King
Simon King OBE to take over role from Professor Aubrey Manning OBE
24th November, 2010

Simon King OBE – renowned wildlife programme-maker, cameraman, photographer and presenter – will today be appointed President of The Wildlife Trusts. And, at 47, King will be the youngest President in the organisation’s 98 year history.

On accepting the role, King said:

“I am honoured to be the next President of The Wildlife Trusts. I am particularly excited by the opportunity to encourage the millions of people in the UK who are already inspired by nature into taking action for it. Many of us have become disconnected from the natural world. Children and adults alike have developed a nature deficit.

“However The Wildlife Trusts’ vision for A Living Landscape and Living Seas embraces communities as a whole, for wildlife and people. Local Wildlife Trusts work to include everyone who has an interest in our natural world. The UK has some of the most magnificent, sensual and fulfilling natural phenomena in the world. However prickly the gorse and forceful the blackbird’s song, it’s vulnerable. The Wildlife Trusts have achieved a tremendous amount over the years with their local knowledge which, together, creates a powerful UK movement. And I am proud to be part of it.”

Professor Aubrey Manning OBE, outgoing President, said:

“I am delighted to hand over this very special role to Simon and welcome him as the new President for The Wildlife Trusts. Simon is already an extraordinary asset to the movement in his role as vice president and a great ambassador for the natural world, on land and at sea. He represents and promotes our interests to great effect. Simon’s input over the next five years will be invaluable.”

King follows in the illustrious paths of Sir David Attenborough and David Bellamy as well as Aubrey Manning. Simon was appointed as a vice president of The Wildlife Trusts in 2008. He is also President of Avon Wildlife Trust and Patron of Somerset Wildlife Trust.

The Wildlife Trusts’ other vice presidents are Sir David Attenborough OM CH CVO CBE FRS, Professor J Chris Baines, Chris Packham, Nick Baker, Professor David MacDonald CBE DSc FRSE, Bill Oddie OBE, Julian Pettifer OBE, Professor Sir Robert Worcester KBE DL and Bill Bolsover.

Lai

"Know thyself" inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi

Thats a great choice to take over as President. I cant think of anyone better. Thanks Lai.

Here Simons latest news latter for those that dont get it
Welcome to the November newsletter.


Big News!
We are thrilled to announce Simon�s new role as President of
The Wildlife Trusts.

Click here to read all about it.

Where is Simon King?
Many of you have been following Simon�s movements on the fun website whereissimonking.co.uk. He has recently lost his binoculars, click here to help him find them!


The Outdoors Show 13th-16th January 2011
Preparations are well under way for the Wildlife Whisperer designated area at The Outdoors Show. Wildlife Whisperer is Simon�s new web based project, designed for anyone with an interest in wildlife and the natural world.
The site launches with a live programme of events at The Outdoors Show 2011. The stand will be packed with exciting interactive features such as a look-out tower to test binoculars and scopes, wildlife garden complete with birds and beasts, display of recommended equipment, and nest box cameras.
Where else could you identify animal hair and poo, listen to birdsong, watch superb wildlife films and find wildlife on the map?

Join Simon and the team for a truly wild experience!


Gardeners� World Live 15th-19th June 2011
We are on the road again in June with a stand in the Country File area of Gardeners� World Live.
Simon will be talking at the show too- so keep an eye on the website for more news�
Your chance to win an amazing set of food and drink containers.




To celebrate Simon's new appointment as President of
The Wildlife Trusts
we will now donate �3 from the sale of every Calendar to the Trusts.
2011 Simon King Calendar now available.
Cheers
Jerry

Sorry the links dont come up
WS

The Outdoors Show - 13th - 16th January 2011
Simon and the team will be officially launching Wildlife Whisperer at the 2011 Outdoors Show in January.

At the show you will be able to visit Wildlife Whisperer live, a designated area with wildlife activities, great gear, and a whole host of prizes too!

Tickets are on sale for the event, and Simon’s talk.


Surviving in the Wild - 11th March 2011 - 6.30pm for 7.15pm
Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR
Simon will talk about his life in the wild, his passion for Africa and the vital role that humans play in the survival of species and the future of the planet.



Also talking at the event will be Rachael Murton, manager of the first Elephant Orphanage in Zambia. She will share her experiences of setting up the project and the challenges of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned elephants.



Tickets £15.00, Tel: 01483 272323, Profits to The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

Gardeners World Live - 15th - 19th June 2011
NEC Birmingham
Simon and the Wildlife Whisperer team will be in the Country File Magazine area.

For more information:
http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/Events/index.htm

Thanks for the info Lai, sounds really interesting
WS

I know you posted it earlier WS but it has the latest talk at the RGS on it so thought it was worth mentioning again.

Lai

Sounds wonderful Lai, are you going? I imagine you are, if so would love to hear all about it.

littlewid-x-

Yes we are Littlewid - so will for sure be posting after the talk

Lai

that would be fab, the june speech will be excellent. Gardeners world live and Simon King. If any of you go to see Simon king be sure to let us know what he has to say. TTM x

For an opportunity to win tickets to the Outdoors Show - 13 - 16th January, Excel, London

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/OutdoorsShowTicketGiveaway.html

Lai

From SK events list

With Great Pleasure - BBC Radio 4 - 8th February 11.30am
Simon chooses his favourite pieces of literature.

Lai

Simon has updated his diary - March 2011

some very exciting news about a little cheetah cub named Sheba, who is now being cared for at Sirikoi in Lewa (a fantastic place that we've stayed at). I won't say more but he did tell Pete & I when we met last week at the RGS talk and it sounds like it will be quite an adventure raising her.

http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/Diary/index.htm

Lai

A few upcoming events

An Audience With Simon King - 8th - May 2011

Join Carl Zeiss Ltd, and Wildlife Whisperer for an Audience with Simon King OBE in aid of The Wildlife Trusts



The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ.
Opening Times: 10am - 4.30pm
Talk Times: 10.30-11.30am or 2.30-3.30pm

Ticket Price: £20.00


Gardeners World Live - 15th - 19th June 2011
NEC Birmingham
Simon and the Wildlife Whisperer team will be in the Country File Magazine area.



Rutland Birdfair - 19th - 21st August 2011

Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland, LE15 8BT

Lai

Latest blog from Simon King

http://www.wildlifewhisperer.tv/whats-new/244/895

Small extract which looks interesting

Aaaaand, I have also been increasingly closely involved with a new Live Event that will take place at the end of April next year. The London Wild Bird Watch will take place at the WWT reserve at the London Wetland Centre and promises to be something very special. I can’t give too much away yet, but do put the dates in your diary of the 27th – 29th April 2012. Not to be missed!!

Lai

Thanks Lai will have to check up on that
WS