FOR SALE 
Cl^n copy of the nacxolepxdoptkra of tie Ethiopian Region by-Dr Adalbert 
Seitz. Published by Alfred Kertien Verlag - Stuttgart. 
Offers to: Tom Grumbley, Box 200 Kiambu. Tel. 0154-40365. 
TO LET 
Portman's Bridge Cottage, situated on the Naleva River, just outside Gilgil. 
Accommodation consists of 2 double bedrocms, large sitting room and dining room. 
Facilities include the services of a cook and a house servant, hot atkt cold 
running water, bedding, towels, gas cooker, fridge* electricity (up to 10 p.m.), 
firewood, laundering and a night guard. 
Bring your own food and beverages, torches and candles for late night use. 
Activities available include - trout fishing, good walking, (dogr-velcomel) , 
excellent bird watching and game viewing. River is .safe for children's boating' 
and swiSEQing. ^ ^ 
INCLUSIVE CHARGE Sh.400/- per night. For further information and bookings 
contact Mrs Jacqui Tanner, Box 50381 * Nairobi. Tel 330474 or 65053.. 
SOCIETY FUNCTIONS 
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MOroAY 14th January, 1985: In the Museum Hall at 5.30 p.m. Dr Lester Short' 
Will give a talk entitled “Behaviour of Honeyguides” . 
MONDAY nth February, 1985: In the Museum Hall at 5.30 p.mr Film Evening: 
1) Afri(^, Forest or Desert: Natural forests in East Africa are being -cut dcnro. 
and dcstr^ed for charcoal, the plywood industry and grazing.. In^ the 
process, important wildlife habitats are disappearing and, because;, of the 
trees, good farming land is being eroded by torrential rains. 
2) rae Vanishing- Breed; East- Africa is an example of a growing conflict 
be^een.the desire to conserve animal species and the danands of farming 
and industry in developing nations. This film asks - what can.be-done to 
preserve endangered species and vhy they should. he protected. 
Society trip to Bushwhackers Camp,- led by Graham- Reid 
and ^rian Lewis. To anyone who has not yet visited this location and indeed, 
to those who have, here is an opportunity to spend a weekend in delightful 
surrou^ings and soak up the tremendous variety of birds, plants' and animals 
(crocodiles have recently been sighted on the riverbank for the first time ever). 
Acceptation 15 either in weU-equipped bandas (supply your own.i>edding, food 
and drink) or bring your own tent. In any-event, bookings should be made., 
directly. through Mrs Stanton at Bushwhackers Safari Camp Box 33, Kibweti^ The 
following information should be of use.; 
accommodation is offered in one to three roomed bandas provided 
th beds, mattresses, pillows,, cookers, cutlery, cooking utensils and fringe- 
space can be supplied. Charges are as follows; ^ " 
Banda with both bath and shower Sh.40/- per person per night* 
rhnlr^n J Sh.35/- per p.r«,n.p«: night 
Children under 10 years Half the above charges 
P®’’ night and -Dieta lanterns- are 
mailable for hire at Sh.7/50 per night inclusive of kerosene. To be sure of 
^ich“^°^r'^M’ “nding Sh.20/-.per person, deposit, 
ich IS returnable if cancellation is received not less than two weeks in 
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