CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST DIARY OF
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 1998
Saturday 19
STEWARDS OF NATURE
Grove Farm, near Saltash. 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Heading from Landrake towards Saltash on A38, turn right to Trematon.
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Landowners Dr and Mrs Davis look after 57 hectares of wonderful
wildlife habitat, including woodland, ponds, flower-rich grassland,
saltmarsh and even a bit of the Lynher Estuary. Come and find
out what lives where.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Saturday 19
BEACHWATCH
Maenporth Beach, south of Falmouth 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Maenporth is between Falmouth and Mawnan. From roundabout on Falmouth
ring road, take Budock Water exit and carry on towards Mawnan.
We'll be hitting a local beach to clear away wildlife-killing
rubbish, gather information for the Marine Conservation Society's
Beachwatch survey and take part in the Rag and Bone 2000 recycling
project.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Rag and Bone 2000, Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 20
PARC TASK
Red Moor Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
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Meet at the reserve entrance or get lift from Five Acres at 9.30am
or Truro railway station at 9.45am.
We shall be working on the long-distance trail to link with Helman
Tor and Breney Common.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 20
BEACH CLEAN
Gunwalloe Church Cove 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meet at Gunwalloe near church gates.
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Bring gloves and black bags.
Leaders Grace Mason and Suzanne Mills
Organised by Kerrier Branch
Monday 21
NORTH AND SOUTH
Parkhouse Centre, Bude 7.30pm
Our Chairman Arline Hansen, with husband John, has been to Iceland,
while Tim and Sandy Dingle visited South-East Spain, so each will
show slides of the contrasting areas.
Contact Tim Dingle
Organised by Tamar Branch
Wednesday 23
FUNGI AND LICHENS WORKSHOP
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 10.30am to 4.00pm
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Identification workshop for recorders and enthusiasts.
Advance booking essential.
Leaders Barry Candy and Jeremy Gray
Contact Pamela Tompsett (01872) 273939
Organised by Environmental Records Centre
Saturday 26
OTTER GROUP WORKSHOP
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 10.45am to 4.00pm
The morning session will be concerned with the pros and cons of
recording, and in the afternoon there will be a visit to a local
site to check on signs of otters.
Please bring your own refreshments and suitable clothing.
Contact David Curtis
Organised by Otter Group
Sunday 27
FUNGUS FORAY
Danescombe Valley, near Calstock 1.30pm
Meet in the main car park at Calstock village.
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Bring a basket and stout footwear.
Leader John Gregory
Contact Dave Gibbon
Organised by Caradon Branch
Sunday 27
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve 10.30am (on site) to
4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance. The reserve is located 3 miles east
of Bodmin on the A38. From the A38, travelling east, take the
turning left towards Cardinham (next to White Lodge). Cross the
bridge over the River Fowey, and access is via a track on the
right past the sawmill.
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Rhododendron bashing and burning.
Bring wellies, waterproofs, gardening gloves, if you have them,
and packed lunch.
Leader Steve Chudleigh
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 27
CHINA CLAY COUNTRY
Wheal Martyn, Carthew, St Austell 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Carthew is near Stenalees, on the B3274, 2 miles north of St Austell.
The China Clay Heritage Centre will give us a guided tour, looking
at the history of Cornwall's biggest industry. There will then
be time for a self-guided nature trail through spectacular china
clay countryside.
Cost £3.50 adult, £1.50 child.
You must book in advance.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Wednesday 30
FOXES AND BADGERS 7.30pm
Central Methodist Hall, Launceston
The natural history of both species gleaned from dedicated preservation
work.
Leaders Gill Pearce and Steve Oldbury
Contact Brian Stringer
Organised by Launceston Branch
OCTOBER 1998
Sunday 4
FUNGUS FORAY
Pendarves Wood, Camborne 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Park in lane opposite reserve entrance and meet just inside the
gates.
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Bring a container for finds
Leader Barry Candy
Contact Jane Richardson
Organised by Penwith and Kerrier Branches
Sunday 4
PARC TASK
Breney Common Nature Reserve10.30am on site,
finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at nature reserve entrance or get lift from Five Acres at
9.30am or Truro railway station at 9.45am.
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Working on the boardwalks to improve access across the reserve.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Tuesday 6
FUNGUS COURSE
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Start of a five-week course on the identification of fungi (mushrooms
and toadstools).
Cost £2.50 per session.
Advance booking is essential
Leader and organiser Barry Candy
Contact Tricia Hoskings for bookings on (01872) 273939
Saturday 10
INSHORE MARINE RECORDING WORKSHOP
9.30am to 4.00pm
St Moritz Hotel, Trebetherick, Polzeath
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Fish, molluscs and seaweed communities. Discussion in the morning
and shore visit in the afternoon.
Weatherproof clothing and hand lenses needed for shore visit.
Charge £5.
Contact Catriona Neil
Organised by CISFBR
Sunday 11
WOODLAND FUN
Devichoys Wood Nature Reserve, Perranarworthal
2.00pm to 5.00pm
Heading from Truro to Falmouth on A39, see left turn (Mylor, Flushing,
Restronguet) immediately before lay-by with Tourist Information
caravan. Park in lay-by and walk back to turn, from which reserve
gate is about 10m.
Woodland activities, a charcoal-burning demonstration and a barbecue
to finish. We will also be collecting seeds to grow Trees of Time
and Place.
Bring your own barbecue food and drink.
You must book in advance.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by reserve section, Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 11
BEACH CLEAN
Duckpool Beach 2.30pm
Meet at Duckpool Beach car park.
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Clean the beach at Duckpool and then proceed to Marsland Mouth.
Plastic gloves and litter collecting equipment will be provided.
Wear warm clothing and wellies.
Leaders Steve and Mary Robbins
If you plan to attend, contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939.
Organised by Tamar Branch, Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 11
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Clearing rides to improve the habitat for butterflies.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Steve Chudleigh
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Monday 12
FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 7.30pm
Charles Perry (ARPS) will show slides and talk about flower photography.
This will include the slides which gained him the ARPS award.
Please remember to bring any entries for next month's competition.
Contact David Chapman
Organised by Photographic Group
Tuesday 13
FUNGUS COURSE
See entry for 6th October.
Tuesday 13
RESTORMEL AGM
Bethel Chapel, Bethel, St Austell 7.30pm.
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Followed by an audiovisual slide show by natural history photographers
Jacqui and Frank Hollinshead. Jacqui and Frank have travelled
the world in their quest to capture the beauty of nature on slide
film. Tonight one of the travelogues will follow the movements
of whales around the South American coast and they will also be
taking us on a naturalist's journey to Borneo, Costa Rica, Peru,
America and mystic Tibet. Refreshments available. Collection taken.
All are welcome.
Contact Dave Thomas
Organised by Restormel Branch
Saturday 17
FUNGI FORAY
Fir Hill 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meet at gate at entrance to woods at Colan, a mile north-east
of Colan Church, near Newquay.
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Join expert Barry Candy for a stroll around the woods near Colan
and learn more about the fungi found there.
Organised by St Agnes-Newquay Countryside Service
Saturday 17 (to November 1)
ART IN THE WILD
Breney Common Nature Reserve
An event not to miss! Walks around Breney Common Nature Reserve
along with a feast of art and sculpture. Follow signs from the
A30 at Bodmin roundabout.
To exhibit, or for further information, call Peter King.
Saturday 17
TAMAR OTTER PARK
North Petherwin, near Launceston
A chance to see these delightful but elusive creatures in the
flesh.
You must book in advance - call Tricia Hoskings (01872)
273939 for details and to book.
Organised by Launceston Branch, Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 18
FUNGI FORAY
Ladock Wood 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Meet at Ladock Wood car park, 8 miles north-east of Truro.
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A close look at the extraordinary variety of lichens found in
Ladock Wood with Barry Candy, mycologist. By kind permission of
the Duchy of Cornwall.
Organised by Falmouth-Fowey Countryside Service
Sunday 18
DORMOUSE SURVEY
Armstrong's Wood Nature Reserve 2.00pm
Meet at entrance to reserve down lane at Peartree Farm, Lower
Trebullet.
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Our annual inspection of the boxes around the dormouse trail.
Leaders Charles and Steve Robbins
Contact Dave Gibbon
Organised by Caradon Branch
Sunday 18
ART IN THE WILD - WALK 1
Breney Common Nature Reserve 10.00am (approx. 5½ hours)
The event will be signposted from the traffic island on the A30
at Bodmin. Park at Gunwen Chapel.
Goes through both Breney Common and Red Moor Nature Reserves as
well as surrounding area (approx. 10 miles).
Bring food and drink.
Leader and contact Peter King
Organised with Caradon Ramblers
ART IN THE WILD - WALK 2
Breney Common Nature Reserve 1.00pm (approx. 2½ hours)
The event will be signposted from the traffic island on the A30
at Bodmin. Park at Gunwen Chapel.
Breney Common and surrounding area (approx. 5 miles).
Leader Dell Netherton
Contact Peter King
Sunday 18
SEAL WATCH
Boscastle 10.30am
Meet at Boscastle car park, by visitor centre
(do not buy a car park ticket - we may be moving on).
Cost £1 per person.
Leader Stephen Westcott
Organised by Seal Group
Monday 19
WHO…OOO
Parkhouse Centre, Bude 7.30pm
The Barn Owl Trust is a well-respected organisation with lots
of information and knowledge about this endangered favourite (no
live owls will be shown).
Contact Tim Dingle
Organised by Tamar Branch
Tuesday 20
FUNGUS COURSE
See entry for 6th October.
Sunday 25
SEDIMENTS AND TECTONICS
Area around Portnadler Bay in South-East Cornwall 11.00am
Meet at entrance to coastal path, Hannafore, East Looe. Either
park at car park in Looe or on road near Hannafore.
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Looking at sedimentary rocks (Lower Devonian) and major structure
(Portnadler fault), together with modern erosion.
Bring waterproofs and stout walking boots or shoes (hand lenses
and hard hats provided).
Leader Gordon Neigbour.
Organised by RIGS Group
Sunday 25
APPLE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Roskilly's Farm, Lizard Peninsula 11.00am onwards
Meet at the farmyard at Roskilly's, Tregellast Barton Farm, St
Keverne, Helston
(off the B3293 Helston to St Keverne road).
Learn about important orchard wildlife and press your own fresh
apple juice. Cost £2 to cover bottles of juice.
Bring a packed lunch or money to eat at Roskillys Croust House
Tea Rooms.
You must book in advance.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 25
PARC TASK
Breney Common Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance or get lift from Five Acres at 9.30am
or Truro railway station at 9.45am.
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We will be continuing with the task of improving access to link
with the long-distance trail to Red Moor.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch
Leader Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 25
UNRAVELLING ROCKS AND CLIMATIC CHANGE ON THE
HELFORD RIVER
Rosemullion to Durgan 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Meet at Mawnan Church car park above Parson's Beach, Helford River.
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Coastal walk looking at the stories in the rocks and other features.
Weatherproof clothing and robust footwear needed.
Leader Pat Sargeant
Contact Pamela Tompsett (01872) 273939
Organised by Helford VMCA Group
Tuesday 27
FUNGUS COURSE
See entry for 6th October.
Wednesday 28
"PEREGRINATIONS"
Central Methodist Hall, Launceston 7.30pm
We are very lucky to have Dick Treleaven, national expert on peregrine
falcons, on our doorstep. Come along and hear of the changes in
the peregrine population and the associated wildlife observed
by Dick on his regular sorties to the North Cornwall Coast.
Contact Brian Stringer
Organised by Launceston Branch
Saturday 31
FIELD MEETING
Old Quay House, Hayle 10.30am
Birdwatching and lunch.
Organised by Camborne-Redruth Natural History Society
NOVEMBER 1998
Saturday 7
CORNISH STONES WALK
Chûn Downs 11.00am to 3.00pm
Meet at lay-by opposite the turning to Levant Mine on B3318 off
main Penzance to St Just road (A3071).
Go back in time and experience life in the Stone and Iron Age
times in Cornwall. Activities like cooking, weaving, spinning
and charcoal drawing.
Bring a packed lunch. Cost £3 per child.
You must book in advance
Leader Alison Law
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Saturday 7
TRUST AGM
Philbrick Gallery, Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro 2.00pm
Sunday 8
BEACH WALK AND STRAND-LINE SEARCH
Whitsand Bay 2.00pm
Meet at Tregantle Cliff car park, Whitsand Bay coast road. Look
out for Tregantle Cliff sign.
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Let's see what we can find on the beach after some autumn gales.
Bring stout footwear and warm clothing.
Leader Dave Gibbon
Organised by Caradon Branch
Sunday 8
PARC TASK
Nansmellyn Marsh Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at nature reserve entrance or get lift from Five Acres at
9.45am or Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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We shall be undertaking the task of reed cutting to maintain this
important habitat.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Gavin Henderson or Victoria Scott (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Monday 9
ANNUAL COMPETITION
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 7.30pm
Up to four entries (slide or print) can be made in any of the
four categories: flora; fauna; most amusing ; shape and form.
Entries should be brought to the meeting on 12/10/98.
Contact David Chapman
Organised by Photographic Group
Tuesday 10
FUNGUS COURSE
See entry for 6th October.
Tuesday 10
BASS ROCK AND THE FARNE ISLES
Griffin Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay 7.30pm
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An illustrated talk about the seabirds (razorbills, guillemots,
puffins and thousands of gannets) on these spectacular seabird
islands in the far north-east of England. Bar and refreshments
available. Collection taken. All are welcome.
Contact Dave Thomas
Organised by Restormel Branch
Tuesday 10
STORM FORCE - 30 YEARS WITH OTTERS
Queens Hotel, Penzance 7.30pm
Meet at Queens Hotel promenade car park at rear of hotel or park
on the sea front.
For over 30years David Chaffe has kept and bred British otters
and he has returned many cubs to the wild. He will share his experiences
over an illustrated and informal question and answer presentation.
£1 donation please.
Leader David Chaffe
Contact Jane Richardson
Organised by Penwith Branch
Saturday 14
TALES OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
Polapit Tamar 2.00pm to 4.00pm
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Meet at Polapit Tamar, a country mansion 3 miles north of Launceston,
signposted on the day from the Launceston to Bude road at Ladycross,
just north of Yeolmbridge.
This is a repeat, by popular demand, of last year's very successful
event.
For the younger members of the family.
Bring along your own seating in the form of cushions or folding
chairs, and a small log for the open fire, and be prepared to
be transported anywhere by storyteller Clive Fairweather's imagination.
There will be a small charge, with some refreshments included.
Contact Brian Stringer
Organised by Launceston Branch
Saturday 14
"DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN ……."
Ridgegrove Mill 7.30pm to 10.00pm
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Meet at Ridgegrove Mill at 7.30pm to view the mill and 8.00pm
for the stories.
This is a second opportunity to be entertained by some unusual
but true stories of the countryside from Clive Fairweather, this
time in the setting of an old water mill near Launceston. There
will a charge of £4 but this will include a light supper
and some mulled wine. Bring blankets and wrap up warmly in expectation
of some chilling stories.
Booking by ticket beforehand only.
Contact Brian Stringer
Organised by Launceston Branch
Sunday 15
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish
approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Coppicing and creating some dead-hedging.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Steve Chudleigh.
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Monday 16
"THE BLASTED HEATH"
Parkhouse Centre, Bude 7.30pm
Hardy's reference relates to a habitat that is scarce and of which
we in Cornwall have important areas remaining. A new project has
been set up by English Nature to protect and extend the heathlands
of South-West England.
Contact Tim Dingle
Organised by Tamar Branch
Wednesday 18
CONIFERS: FROM A WORLD TO A CORNISH PERSPECTIVE
Truro - venue to be confirmed 9.30am to 4.00pm
Lecture and workshop: the geography, ecology and occurrence of
conifers.
Leader Dr Chris Page
Contact Pamela Tompsett (01872) 273939
Organised by CISFBR and Environmental Records Centre
Saturday 21
TREES, SONGS AND BIRTHDAY BARBECUE
Tehidy Country Park 11.30am to 1.30pm
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Meet in North Cliffs car park, Tehidy Country Park, on the B3301
Hayle to Portreath road.
Celebrate Fox Club's 15th birthday. We will be tree dressing and
writing a song for the trees, followed by a barbecue and birthday
cake
You must book in advance.
Bring wellies, some food for the barbecue and a musical instrument
if you have one.
Leaders Anne-Marie Ellis and Sally Hawkins
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 22
PARC TASK
Nansmellyn Marsh Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance or get lift from Five Acres at 9.45am
or Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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Once again it's time for the popular task of reed cutting - wellies
are essential (ideally steel toecapped), as well as waterproofs,
gardening gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Gavin Henderson or Victoria Scott (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 29
ANOTHER WOODLAND PARTY
Cabilla Woods 11.30am to 1.30pm
Meet at the entrance to the reserve, 3 miles east of Bodmin on
the A38. From A38, travelling east, take turning left to Cardinham
(next to White Lodge) and cross the bridge over the River Fowey.
Access is via a track past a sawmill.
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Further celebration of Fox Club's 15th birthday, including woodland
activities, tree decoration, singing and a barbecue. Bring your
own barbecue food and drink.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 29
ROSELAND BIRD LIFE
Portscatho 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meet at Porth car park, 2 miles south of Portscatho.
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Join Chris Britton on a birdwatching walk full of variety along
the cliffs, green lanes and sheltered creeks.
Bring binoculars, but no dogs please.
Organised by Falmouth-Fowey Countryside Service
DECEMBER 1998
Saturday 5
WINTER RIVERSIDE WALK
St Winnow, near Lostwithiel 10.00am to 1.00pm
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Meet at St Winnow Church.
Winter walk, looking for riverside and woodland birds, morning
only. Wear stout walking shoes and bring binoculars.
Leaders Kath and John Tucker
Organised by Restormel Branch
Saturday 5
SEAQUEST ROADSHOW
Truro College 2.00pm start
Cornwall and Devon's amazing sea life includes many large creatures
such as whales, dolphins, basking sharks, seals and turtles. Our
experts will tell you all about these animals and what you can
do to help save them.
You must book in advance. Small charge.
Leaders Nick Tregenza, Stephen Westcott and Colin Speedie
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 6
PARC TASK
Pendarves Wood Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx.
4.00pm
Meet at the reserve entrance or get lift from Trust HQ at 9.45am
or Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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We will be removing the invasive rhododendron and cherry laurel.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Gavin Henderson or Victoria Scott (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Saturday 12
SEAQUEST ROADSHOW
Duchy College, Callington 2.00pm
From Callington, take the A388 Launceston road. Take the middle
road at Kelly Bray for Stoke Climsland. The college is signed
to the left.
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Another chance to learn about this area's incredible sea creatures
- including whales, dolphins, basking sharks and turtles - and
how you can help Seaquest to save them.
You must book in advance. Small charge.
Leaders Nick Tregenza, Stephen Westcott and Colin Speedie
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Saturday 12
GREEN CHRISTMAS
The Scrap Store, St Columb Road, near Newquay 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Give your friends and family a unique gift, hand-made from recycled
materials. This craft session will be great fun for young and
old alike.
You must book in advance - book early to avoid disappointment.
Bring a pair of scissors . Cost £2.50 per person (adults
included).
Leaders Scrap Store and Jean Smith
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 13
PARC TASK
Pendarves Wood Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx.
4.00pm
Meet at the reserve entrance or get lift from Trust HQ at 9.45am
or Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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Continuing the battle with the invasive cherry laurel and rhododendron.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Gavin Henderson or Victoria Scott (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 20
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish
approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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A festive task today, when you can come along and fell your own
Christmas Tree.
Leader Steve Chudleigh
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
JANUARY 1999
Sunday 10
PARC TASK
Loggan's Moor Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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We will be cutting reeds to maintain the habitat for breeding
birds.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Monday 11
AN EVENING OF AUDIOVISUALS
Trust HQ, Allet, Truro 7.30pm
A look at several slide displays created by Jacqui and Frank Hollinshead.
Contact David Chapman
Organised by Photographic Group
Tuesday 12
MEMBERS' EVENING.
Bethel Chapel, Bethel, St Austell 7.30pm
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Please bring your photographs and slides of the wildlife you have
photographed this year. An informal evening, meeting other Trust
members and sharing with us your wildlife shots. Refreshments
available. Bring a friend, if you have one ! All are welcome.
Contact Dave Thomas
Organised by Restormel Branch
Tuesday 12
WILDLIFE QUIZ
Queens Hotel, Penzance 7.30pm
Meet at Queens Hotel, promenade. Parking at rear of hotel or on
the sea front.
An illustrated fun quiz. Come and pit your wits on local wildlife
against the Penwith and Kerrier "experts" - or just
cheer your team along.
Quiz-master Laurie Oaks.
Contact Jane Richardson or Grace Mason
Organised by Penwith and Kerrier Branches
Sunday 17
ESTUARY BIRD LIFE
St Johns Lake 10.00am to 1.00pm
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A chance to see a good variety of waders, ducks and divers with
our expert leader.
Bring binoculars and warm clothing.
Leader Bob Stockhausen
Contact Dave Gibbon
Organised by Caradon Branch
Sunday 17
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at the reserve entrance.
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Coppicing another part of the woodland and further dead-hedging.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Steve Chudleigh
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Monday 18
ANOTHER EDEN
Parkhouse Centre, Bude 7.30pm
We have all heard of the multi-million-pound Eden Project to re-create
world habitats in a giant greenhouse; this is your chance to hear
more about it !
Contact Tim Dingle
Organised by Tamar Branch
Saturday 23
NATURAL HISTORY AT TRURO MUSEUM
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Come and see the new Natural History displays at the Royal Cornwall
Museum. There will be an introductory talk and worksheets to fill
in.
You must book in advance.
Cost £1 each to include worksheets.
Leader Jean Smith
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Sunday 24
PARC TASK
Loggan's Moor Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at the reserve entrance or get lift from Trust HQ at 9.45am
or Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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Further reed cutting to increase the diversity of this interesting
nature reserve.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Saturday 30
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM
The Fish Quay, Plymouth 1.30pm onwards
Meet at the National Marine Aquarium, Barbican Approach. Take
A374 into Barbican Approach from main A38.
Spectacular underwater journey through streams, rivers, shorelines,
reefs and oceans.
This will be our first visit to this exciting new venue. You
must book and pay by 15th January. Cost £3.50 child,
£4.99 adult, £4.49 OAP.
Leader Carol Craze
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club, Watch and Caradon Branch
ADVANCE NOTICES
FEBRUARY 1999
Saturday 6
ANNUAL BRANCH PARTY
Location to be announced 7.30pm
Everyone welcome - members and non-members alike. Please bring
a contribution to the buffet and a donation of £2.50 to go
towards the cost of mulled wine and drinks etc.
Contact Jane Richardson
Organised by Penwith Branch
Sunday 7
PARC TASK
Devichoys Wood Nature Reserve 10.30am on site, finish approx.
4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance or get lift from Trust HQ at 9.45am or
Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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Today we will be helping the native flora develop by clearing
the rhododendron
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Sunday 14
NEST BOX DAY
Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Explore Trust HQ, learn about garden birds and make a nest box
to take home for your favourite.
Bring a hammer. Cost £2 to cover nest box materials.
You must book in advance.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 273939
Organised by Fox Club and Watch
Friday 19
MEMBERS' EVENING
Camborne Community Centre, near Library 7.15pm
Discussion of contributed items of interest, including slides,
specimens etc.
Organised by Camborne-Redruth Natural History Society
Sunday 21
PARC TASK
Devichoys Wood Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance or get lift from Trust HQ at 9.45am or
Truro railway station at 10.00am.
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Continuing with the task of removing the invasive rhododendron.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson
Contact Victoria Scott or Gavin Henderson (01872) 273939
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Wednesday 24
BATS IN CORNWALL
Central Methodist Hall, Launceston 7.30pm
There are far more bats around in our homes than we usually realise.
Come and enjoy local expert Sally Caudle talk about the natural
history and local distribution of bats, and take the opportunity
to see and handle a few of them.
Contact Brian Stringer
Organised by Launceston Branch
Sunday 28
PARC TASK
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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More clearance, with the chance for a warming bonfire.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening
gloves and lunch.
Leader Steve Chudleigh
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
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