Cornwall Wildlife Trust
 Diary of Events
February to June 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
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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


FEBRUARY

local and global. Course fee £30.
You must book in advance.
Contact leader David Ball (01736) 710244 for a programme.

Thursday 14
WILDLIFE OF THE FALKLANDS
 St Agnes Methodist Church Hall
7.30pm
Meet at St Agnes Methodist Church Hall, British Road, St Agnes.
Local wildlife photographer Dave Thomas provides a fascinating insight into the extensive flora and fauna of the Falklands.
Leader Dave Thoma
s Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group

Saturday 16
MZIMA - HAUNT OF THE RIVER HORSE
Gweek Village Hall, next to Seal Sanctuary
7.30pm
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Renowned wildlife film makers Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone will present their international award-winning film that documents the remarkable way a family of hippos brings life to an African spring. Donations to Helford VMCA welcome.
Leader Ruth Williams (01326) 241633
Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Sunday 17
COPPICING AND DEAD HEDGING
Cabilla and Redrice Woods Nature Reserve
10.30am to 4.00pm (approx.)
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Please phone for a leaflet
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening gloves and packed lunch.
Contact Gavin Henderson (01872) 240777 or 07971 542185
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)

Monday 18
BUTTERFLIES
 Parkhouse Centre, Bude
7.30pm
Talk by Russell Hobson.
Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356
Organised by Tamar Group

Monday 18 to Saturday 23
HALF-TERM HAPPENINGS
Launceston Library
2.00pm every day
Art and craft, games and puzzles, storytelling and trails around animals' homes and hideaways. Throughout the week, we will make a giant collage for the library. All free, except:
Monday 18th "Owls about That?" Meet some magical messengers from the Screech Owl Sanctuary. Charge 50p.
Sunday 23rd Roadford Lake Water Sports Building (Lower Goodacre). Make your own animal home for a bird, bat, hedgehog and other creatures. Charge 50p

(Bring a hammer and an adult for Sunday 23rd)
Please book with Lavinia Archer (01566) 772845
Contact Launceston Library (01566) 773306
Organised by Fox Club and Watch

Wednesday 20
FANTASEA ANIMALS
 Helston Folk Museum
1.30pm to 4.00pm
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Half-term children's event to learn more about some of the mysterious creatures of the sea. Games and crafts to see how different creatures live, feed and move. Design your own "fantasea" animal or create a marine mobile. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Leader Ruth Williams (01326) 241633
Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Friday 22
MEMBERS' MEETING
 Camborne
1.45pm
Meet at Camborne Community Centre.
An indoor meeting illustrating the varied wildlife of the Red River Valley. Bring slides and photographs.
Contact Elizabeth Jackson (01209) 713644
Organised by Camborne-Redruth Natural History Society

Saturday 23
SEA VIEWS
 Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay
3.00pm to 5.30pm
Seashore safari followed by a tour of the aquarium with its Junior Board of Directors and a chance to talk about our shared interests in sea life.
You must book in advance.
Organised by Blue Reef Aquarium, Fox Club and Watch

Saturday 23
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW/MUD
Tregony
10.30am to 3.00pm
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Meet at Tregony car park.
A walk along the River Fal looking for signs of otters and other mammals, followed by pub lunch. Continued in the afternoon, looking for footprints of some of our more secretive mammals. Bring boots and binoculars. Ideal for beginners.
Leader Peter King (01726) 823937.
Organised by Restormel Group and Mammal Group

Sunday 24
COPPICING
Armstrong Wood Nature Reserve
10.30am to 4.00pm (approx.)
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Please phone for a leaflet.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening gloves and packed lunch.
Contact Gavin Henderson (01872) 240777 or 07971 542185
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)
Thursday 7
AGM / MEGA MARINE LIFE OF THE CORNISH COAST
Wadebridge Town Hall
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Camel Branch AGM followed by illustrated talk by Colin Speedie
Contact Ms AB Hartley (01840) 212506
Organised by Camel Group

Saturday 9
NEW MEMBERS' WELCOME BASH AND ANNUAL PARTY
Penzance
7.30pm
Meet at Rosemorran, Clements Road, Penzance.
A friendly get-together for all Penwith members. A chance to make new friends and meet up with old ones - all helped along with a glass of mulled wine.
Bring a plate of finger food to share and a £2.50 donation for drinks and Trust funds.
Contact Liz Tregenza (01736) 351793
Organised by Penwith Group

Sunday 10
SCRUB CUTTING
Upton Meadow Nature Reserve
10.30am to 4.00pm (approx.)
Meet at reserve entrance.
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Please phone for a leaflet.
Bring wellies (ideally steel toecapped), waterproofs, gardening gloves and packed lunch.
Contact Gavin Henderson (01872) 240777 or 07971 542185
Organised by PARC (Practical Action on Reserves in Cornwall)

Monday 11
MEMBERS' TEN-MINUTE MEETING
Allet
7.30pm
Selected members will talk for ten minutes on a chosen subject (species, places etc.).
Leader David Chapman (01736) 850287
Organised by Photographic Group

Wednesday 13
SCHOOL OF THE SEA
Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, near Truro
Start of a ten-week course of evening sessions (linked to four one-day workshops) on marine conservation, both