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. SW708265 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 SW086533 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. SW795444 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) |
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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. SX378574 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. SW762541 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. SW788333 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
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 |
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