MAY - continued

Saturday 11 (to Saturday 25)
WESTERN COUNTIES PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXHIBITION 2002
Shire Hall, Mount Folly, Bodmin
Official Opening 2.00pm (thereafter 10.00am to 5.00pm except Sundays)
Free entry to exhibition.
About 300 pictures, prints and slides of many subjects, including a natural history slides section, from the 98 Camera Clubs in the West Country including Devon and Cornwall.
Further details from Brian Galbraith (01208) 812224
e-mail galbraith.brian@
ukgateway.net
or Adrian Langdon (01208) 813440 e-mail Adrian.Langdon@
btinternet.com
Organised by Camel Group

Sunday 12
SEASHORE SAFARI
Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith
11.00am to 1.00pm
Meet outside The Ferryboat Inn, Helford Passage.
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Join the Helford Ranger for a glimpse into the watery world of the Helford River, home to a strange variety of creatures from sucker fish to sea squirts.
Wear shoes that you are prepared to get wet.
Leader Ruth Williams (01326) 241633
Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Sunday 12
SOMETHING SANDY
Upton Towans 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 13
MONTHLY MEETING
Allet
7.30pm
AGM
We will discuss the workings of the group and possible developments including positions of responsibility! Bring ideas and diaries.
Leader David Chapman (01736) 850287
Organised by Photographic Group

Saturday 18
PHOTOGRAPHIC SYMPOSIUM
Shire Hall, Mount Folly, Bodmin.
10.00am to 5.00pm
A day of presentations by four top photographers, including natural history slides by Adrian Langdon ARPS.
Further details from Brian Galbraith (01208) 812224
e-mail galbraith.brian@
ukgateway.net Adrian Langdon (01208) 813440 e-mail Adrian.Langdon@
btinternet.com Organised by Camel Group

Gunwen Chapel. Bring stout walking boots, binoculars and lunch. This is ideal for beginners.
Leader Dave Thomas (01726) 861093
e-mail davecarp86@hotmail.com
Organised by Restormel Group

Sunday 9
A WET WALK AT BRENEY
Breney Common
10.30am to 12.00 noon
Meet at Gunwen Chapel.
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Pond life, marsh and bog organisms. Bring wellies and pond life identification book.
Contact Kath Overton (01208) 76337 - evenings only
Organised by Fox Club and Watch

Sunday 16
AMAZING MOTHS
Duchy College, Rosewarne, Camborne
10.30am to 12.30pm
Meet in car park.
Come along and see what we caught in our traps as part of National Moth Night last night. Our expert will be identifying, recording and releasing lots of these fascinating creatures.
Leader Nick Taylor
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 240777 ext 200
Organised by Fox Club and Watch

Sunday 23
MERMAIDS AND SEA MONSTERS
Treath, Helford
10.30am to 12.30pm
Meet in Helford public car park.
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Fascinating finds and fun on the beach with HVMCA Ranger Ruth Williams at Treath, on the south shore of the Helford. Outdoor clothing and beach shoes advisable.
Contact Ruth Williams (01326) 241633
Organised by Helford VMCA Group

Sunday 30
FLOWER AND COASTAL SCENERY PHOTOGRAPHY
West Pentire
10.00am
Meet in car park at West Pentire near Newquay.
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Flower and coastal scenery photography.
This can be a spectacular place for massed flowers.
Bring camera and tripod.
Leader David Chapman (01736) 850287
Organised by Photographic Group

ADVANCE NOTICE

JULY

Friday 12
BISSOE VALLEY AND RESERVE
10.00am
Meet at lay-by just outside Twelveheads.
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Level, easy walk to see the flora, fauna and history of this valley and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Leader Caroline Viner
Contact Bob Bridges (01326) 373830
Organised by Carrick Group