It was generally agreed that each council should explore ways in 
which collaboration can be fostered, and that a meeting of executive 
officers of the four clubs should be held at least annually. The next 
such meeting is scheduled for 2 July 1995 and will be hosted by GW 
and HW at Minsmere, Suffolk, UK. 
Supporting OSME 
Council is pleased to announce that Subbuteo Natural History 
Books Limited has resumed its sponsorship of the inclusion of 
colour plates in Sandgrouse. This support is greatly appreciated ^ 
it allows OSME both to enhance ti\e appearance of Sandgrouse and 
to release additional funds for other aspects of the Society's work. 
OSME would also like to express its gratitude to Dominic Mitchell, 
editor of Birdwatch, for the regular promotion OSME receives and 
especially for the Middle East article in the February issue. Birdwatch, 
published monthly, is available in the UK from all good newsagents 
or by subscription from 1 Northumberland Park I.E., 76-78 
Willoughby Lane, London N17 OSN. 
If you would like to support OSME by sponsorship, advertising in 
the Bulletin or promoting the Society in some way, please contact the 
Publicity Officer. 
Sunbird 
The best of birdwatching tours 
Special Offer for OSME members - OSME/Sunbird trip to the 
United Arab Emirates, autumn 1995 
OSME members will be eligible for a 10% discount on the cost of the 
above birdwatching trip scheduled for 26 October to 6 November 1995. 
Led by OSME member Colin Richardson, one of the UAE's top 
birdwatchers, and Paul Holt, the trip will take in over 20 of die country's 
major birding sites. The UAE boasts a bird list of over 370 species, 
including many migrants from Central Asia and Siberia, and with this 
trip timed to coincide with the peak migration period an excellent 
selection of species can be expected. As Sunbird has generously agreed 
to donate 20% of the trip's profits to OSME, this is your opportunity to 
discover the birdlife of the UAE, save money and help OSME all at the 
same time! For further details, contact Jennifer Thomas, Sunbird, 
PC Box 76, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 IDF, U.K. (Tel. 0767 682969.) 
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