Cornwall Wildlife Trust
 Diary of Events
October 2001 to February 2002

Five Acres . Allet . Truro . TR4 9DJ
Tel: (01872) 273939
Details of events and other Trust activities are also available on our website: www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/ cornwall

ALL are welcome to attend ALL events. Donations from non-members would be appreciated. Please bring waterproof clothing and footwear to all outdoor events.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS


OCTOBER

Tonight is the deadline for the annual competition - see group text for rules. Leader David Chapman (01736) 850287 Organised by Photographic Group

Tuesday 9
BADGERS
Acorn Theatre, Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall
7.30pm
Professor Bourne, the Government scientist in charge of the "badger cull experiment", will be making the journey from London especially to talk at this meeting.
Contact Jayne Herbert (01872) 240777 ext 215
e-mail jzhfarwest@yahoo.com
Website http://members.aol.com/ Cornwallbadgers Organised by West Cornwall Badger Group

Wednesday 10
FUNGUS COURSE
Trust HQ, Allet
7.00pm to 9.00pm
See 3rd October for details.

Saturday 13
FOOD AND WILDLIFE
Goongillings Farm, Constantine, Falmouth For Oyster and Seafood Week we will be taking a look at the ways in which our diets affect the wildlife around us. From Constantine, take the Gweek Road for about a mile, then turn left just after the Trengilly Wartha pub.
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 240777 ext 200
Leader Ruth Williams (01326) 241633
Organised by Helford VMCA Group, Fox Club and Watch

Saturday 13
FUNGUS FORAY
Pelere Wood, Mylor
2.00pm (for 2 hours or a little more, depending upon success!)
Meet at entrance directly opposite the Lodge to Carclew, a mile east of Devichoys on the road to Mylor Bridge. Park in short road directly opposite Lodge.
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A walk around a privately owned woodland, by kind permission of the owners (Mr and Mrs J Neale), led by expert Barry Candy.
Bring suitable clothing and footwear. No trugs - this is not a fungi-collecting event.
Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group

Sunday 14
APPLE DAY
An educational and fun day for the younger members.
Rezare Village, Lezant, south of Launceston
2.00pm to 5.00pm
Meet at Rezare village green.
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Based on a farm orchard and barn, all activities will be on the theme of apples - including storytelling, artwork, games and competitions.
Bring wellingtons and clothing for all weathers; and any interesting apples or food made from apples to share with everybody.
Leader Brian Stringer (01566) 774902
e-mail brian@justwright.com Website www.Parish-Wildlife.org.uk
Organised by Launceston Group, Fox Club and Watch

Sunday 14
SEAWATCH AND WANDER Zennor
10.00am to lunch
Meet outside the pub in Zennor village. See birds and wonder. Birdwatching and cliff walk towards Gurnards Head. Bring a packed lunch for the hardy. Otherwise refreshments and lunch at the Gurnards Head Hotel.
Leader Roy Phillips (01736) 351793 (phone if weather doubtful)
Organised by Penwith Group

Monday 15
ORCHIDS OF NORTH CORNWALL
Parkhouse Centre, Bude
7.30pm
Talk by Howard Miles.
Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356
Organised by Tamar Group

Tuesday 16
LIVING WITH NATURE Mawnan Smith Memorial Hall
7.30pm
An illustrated talk by David Chapman looking at the management of a smallholding sympathetically for wildlife. The illustrated talk includes many slides of birds, mammals, insects and flowers found in Cornwall.
Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group

Wednesday 17
FUNGUS COURSE
Trust HQ, Allet
7.00pm to 9.00pm
See 3rd October for details.
Wednesday 3
FUNGUS COURSE
Trust HQ, Allet
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Start of a five-week course.
Advance booking essential. Cost £2.50 per session
Leader Barry Candy (01326) 312601 Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 240777 ext 200

Sunday 7
A ROCKY TALE
St Anthony to Bosahan coastal path, south bank Helford River
2.00pm to 5.00pm Meet at St Anthony-in-Meneage car park by church.
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A look at river reefs and rocks, led by geologist Peter Ealey.
Wear weatherproof clothes and rock-scrambling shoes.
Contact Ruth (01326) 241633 or 07968 892152 or Rachel (01872) 322642 Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Sunday 7
LAUREL CLEARANCE
Pendarves Wood
10.30am on site, finish approx. 4.00pm
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening gloves and lunch.
Leader Gavin Henderson (01872) 240777 ext 209 or mobile 07971 542185
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)

Monday 8
ILLUSTRATED TALK ON UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Allet
7.30pm
Talk by William and Demelza Postlethwaite.