NOVEMBER

Thursday 8
OUR GREEN HERITAGE
Ord Statter Pavilion, Waterings Road, Mylor Bridge
7.30pm
An illustrated talk by Mary Hopkin. Mary is a botanical illustrator and writer who will combine her interests in folklore and plants to present "Our Green Heritage". Previously an active member of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, she developed an educational reserve in a disused railway cutting and ran a nature club for primary school children. Mary now lives in Restronguet where she enjoys the comparative peace of the Cornish coast and countryside.
Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group

Saturday 10 ANNUAL MEMBERS' DAY (Incorporating Trust AGM) Members' Pavilion, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge The day will feature a wide variety of workshops covering all ages and interest. For full details and booking forms contact Alison Vaughan or Caroline Viner on (01872) 245520.

Saturday 10
HEART OF HELFORD - THE SEA, THE SHORE AND THE PEOPLE

Village Hall, Gweek, near Helston
7.30pm
Meet at Gweek Village Hall, adjacent to National Seal Sanctuary.
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A light-hearted illustrated talk about the colourful Helford marine scene
(plus short AGM).
Tickets £2 include light refreshments.
Advance booking preferred. Leader Roger Covey
Contact Ruth (01326) 241633 or Pamela (01209) 842316
Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Saturday 10
WINTER BIRDWATCH

Par Beach Pool
10.00am
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Meet at Par Beach Pool car park.
Morning walk around the pool to look for wintering birds with Sid Cole. Sid teaches birdwatching at St Austell College and has studied this area for many years, so this is an ideal meeting for beginners. Bring binoculars and warm clothing.
Contact Sid Cole (01726) 816678
Organised by Restormel Group

Sunday 11
COPPICING

Halbullock Moor
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 12
ANNUAL COMPETITION
Allet
7.30pm
This annual competition is open to all members of the Trust. Deadline for entries is 8th October. All members are welcome to come and view these images.
Leader David Chapman (01736) 850287
Organised by Photographic Group

Wednesday 14
ROCKS OF ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT SHORE

10.00am to 12.00pm
Meet at slip car park (King's Road), Marazion.
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Field trip looking at mineralisation, led by Dr Alan Bromley and Simon Camm.
Contact John Macadam (01208) 72578.
Organised by RIGS Group

Wednesday 14
RIGS AGM AND ILLUSTRATED TALK
Camborne School of Mines
2.00pm
AGM followed by Dr Alan Bromley on the mineralisation of Cornwall. Tea, biscuits and CSM tour afterwards. All welcome.
Contact John Macadam (01208) 72578.
Organised by RIGS Group

Sunday 18
RIDE CLEARANCE
Cabilla and Redrice Woods
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 Steve Chudleigh (01208) 821790 or mobile 07767 792427
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)

Monday 19
SHARKS

Parkhouse Centre, Bude
7.30pm
Talk by Rolf Williams of the National Marine Aquarium.
Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356
Organised by Tamar Group

Thursday 22
BATS AT ST AGNES
St Agnes Methodist Church Hall
7.30pm
Meet at the Church Hall, British Road. An illustrated talk about bats by Rowena Varley from the Mid-Cornwall Bat Rescue Centre at Grampound Road. Not only hear about bats, their particular attitudes, habits and behaviour, but come and see them, feel them and touch them.
Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group

Saturday 24
TREES FOR OUR FUTURE
10.30am
Viscar Farm, Truro Lane, Helston
Parking is restricted so please do so with care.

As part of National Tree Week we will be helping to plant young saplings. This is will be one of the first steps in this new conservation project to convert disused farmland into woodland.
You must book in advance.
Bring packed lunch.
Leader Steve Townsend
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 240777 ext 200
Organised by Mammal Group, Fox Club and Watch

Sunday 25
BIRDWATCHING
Grove Farm, near Saltash
2.00pm to 4.00pm
From A38, halfway between Landrake and Saltash, take road south to Trematon and Trehan (opposite A388 north to Callington). After Trematon fork right to Elmgate and then at Elmgate turn right again to Grove Farm.
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A chance to explore the fields, hedgerows, woodland and saltmarsh at Grove Farm for bird life - with hopefully some exciting winter wildfowl on the estuary. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Leader Sue Sykes
Contact Jenny May (01752) 851565
Organised by Fox Club and Watch

Sunday 25
REED CUTTING

Nansmellyn Marsh
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)

Wednesday 28
OF MICE AND MEN

Falmouth Green Centre
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Meet off Union Road, near Budock Hospital.
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A talk about Britain's endangered mammals, what's in Cornwall and what you can do.
Leader BTCV
Contact Jacque Merrick (01326) 375158
Organised by Mammal Group

DECEMBER

Saturday 1
WOODLAND WONDERS

Callington Library
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meet at the library on the Callington School and Community College site, Launceston Road, Callington. Storytelling and activities on a woodland theme.
Cost £1 per child to cover administration and materials.
Leader Nikki Chambers
Contact Rowena Millar (01579) 383682
Organised by Fox Club and Watch