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Diary of Events ctd. Friday 13 CAMEL BRANCH / NORTH CORNWALL HERITAGE COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE MOTH MANIA 9.30pm, for as long as you like be it the manic flight of the moths around the special lamp, or the enthusiasm for his subject that our leader shows, an entertaining evening is guaranteed. You may meet Old Mother Shipton, a rosy footman or an elephant hawk among the colourful throngs! Meet near the beach at Port Gaverne. Park in Port Isaac. Wear warm clothes. Bring torch, something to sit on and a flask Leader: Adrian Spalding and NCHCCS. TAMAR BRANCH / NORTH CORNWALL NATURAL HISTORY CLUB / CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION MOTH EVENING Lower Lewdown, Kilkhampton 9.00pm Turn off 1 mile south of Kilkhampton signposted to Hessaford Farm; then turn left again. Phone for full directions. SS 258094 Bring something to sit on , torch and thermos flask. Leaders: Steve and Mary Robbins Contact: Tim Dingle (01288) 361356 or Steve Robbins (01288) 321584 Saturday 14 RESTORMEL BRANCH GUIDED WALK Red Moor Reserve 2.00pm to 4.00pm approx. Meet at grass triangle at Tredinnick Pits. SX 077623 A chance to learn about the management of this reserve from its warden and to note the general flora. Wear stout boots. Leader: Dell Netherton. Contact: Dennis Ellory (01726) 814233 FOX CLUB AND WATCH TRAILS OF LIFE Tredidon Trails, St Thomas, near Launceston 2.00pm to 4.00pm Signed from A395 between Kennards House junction (A30) and Pipers Pool village. Gather outside entrance. Enjoy a series of trails through this picturesque valley, with its woodland, lakes, farm animals and visitor facilities, for the special price of £1 per person. Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 73939 Sunday 15 CARADON BRANCH/TAMAR BRANCH/NORTH CORNWALL HERITAGE COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE COASTAL RAMBLE Trevalga to Tintagel and back 11.00am to 4.00pm Meet at Trevalga Church, west of Boscastle, along the coast road.SX 080900 See some of the breeding auks, with a possibility of puffins, and lovely flowers. The full walk will be about 6 miles, but you may either arrange to be picked up at Tintagel or turn back part-way. Carry lunch, waterproofs, and stout footwear. Leader: Tim Dingle. Contact: Information Centre, Boscastle WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP FIELD MEETING Lundy Bay 10.30am Meet in National Trust car park. Contact: Howard Miles (01208) 863153 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / CORNWALL OUTDOORS MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER River Fal, from St Just-in-Roseland 2.00pm to 5.00pm The Roseland Outdoor Education Centre has arranged an afternoon of watery activities for us, including trips on an 8-person Canadian canoe and some beachcombing. Parents must take part as well, and the cost is £6 per person. You must book in advance - please book as early as you can. Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 73939 Thursday 19 CARADON PARC TASK - ARMSTRONG WOOD Armstrong Wood Nature Reserve 10.30am on site Meet at reserve entrance. At Cuddy Combe, 5 miles south of Launceston on A38, take the turning for Trebullet. Turn left for Lower Trebullet. Access is via a track on the right by Pear Farm. SX 321773 Bracken pulling. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leaders: Charles Robbins and Victoria Scott Contact: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 HABITATS OF CORNWALL See 29th May Sunday 22 RIGS GROUP MIDSUMMER JOURNEY THRU' TIME The Lizard 10.30am to 4.30pm approx. Meet at Kennack Sands car park. SW 733165 We look at the world-famous rocks at Kennack Sands, and the cliff-top garden and archaeological treasures of Poldowrian (Poldowrian open by kind permission of Mrs V Hadley). Bring walking shoes, packed lunch and drinks. Leaders: Peter Ealey and Margaret Hunt Contact: Sally Ealey (01326) 280130 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK Penhale Sands, north of Perranporth 11.00am Meet by bend in road by locked MoD gate - just north of Mount, 2 miles north west of Perranporth. SW 783567 A rare chance to discover the wonders of this MoD reserve in midsummer. The silver-studded blue butterfly will be emerging now and we should see good numbers of fresh butterflies together basking in the sun. Bring walking boots and drink. Leader: Dave Thomas (01726) 861093 Wednesday 25 RESTORMEL BRANCH / CORNWALL BIRD WATCHING AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY EVENING WALK Newquay Headland 7.00pm (weather permitting) Meet at Atlantic Hotel. SW 806624 To see breeding sea birds. Bring binoculars. Leader: Dave Thomas (01726) 861093 Thursday 26 CARADON PARC TASK - SYLVIA'S MEADOW Sylvia's Meadow Nature Reserve 10.30am on site Meet at reserve entrance in St Ann's Chapel. Turn right in St Ann's Chapel off the A390 - towards the Donkey Park SX 414707. Bracken pulling. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 Sunday 29 PARC TASK - ST ERTH PITS St Erth Pits Nature Reserve, St Erth, Hayle 10.30am on site Meet on site (east end of St Erth). Take Vicarage Gate Road and meet at playing fields - limited parking. Lift from Five Acres 9.45am or Truro railway station 10.00am. SW 556351 Assist us with our community access project. Installing steps, waymarking arrows and fencing. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 CAMEL BRANCH / NORTH CORNWALL HERITAGE COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE BUGS, BEAUTIFUL BUGS Constantine Bay 2.00pm for approx. 11/2 hours Crawlers, hoppers, leapers and flitters may all be found as we creep through the undergrowth. Our "bug boffin" will help to identify them and explain more. Meet in Constantine Bay (by the loo). Bring bug boxes or suitable containers for catching minibeasts. Leaders: Chris Haes and NCHCCS TAMAR BRANCH GARDEN SAFARI - FUND-RAISING EVENT Bude area 10.00am to 4.00pm Gardens in Bude area open for admiration. Teas and competitions. Programmes available at £2.00 from Maurice Rayner (01840) 230619 PENWITH BRANCH DRAGONFLY WATCH Rospannel Farm 2.00pm to 4.00pm Follow the A30 west of Penzance to Crows-an-Wra. Turn left (south). Rospannel Farm is at the end of the road. Parking in the yard. SW 391264 The main aim is to see dragonflies and damselflies, but there may be a few warblers or butterflies around too. Wellingtons essential. Leader: Bernard Hocking (01736) 810262 JULY Saturday 5 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / TEHIDY-HAYLE COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE GLOW-WORM WATCH Gwithian Towans, near Hayle 9.30pm to 11.00pm Gwithian is on B3301 Hayle to Portreath road. Follow sign to Gwithian car park but stop 50 metres off main road. SW582407 Bring a torch and stay up late with us for a very unusual Saturday night experience. Leader Terry Geater. Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 273939 Sunday 6 PARC TASK - LOGGAN'S MOOR Loggan's Moor Nature Reserve 10.30am on site Meet at reserve entrance, just off the B3301, east of Hayle Lifts from Five Acres 9.45am, Truro railway station 10.00am. W 575390 Ragwort pulling. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / DUCHY COLLEGE CREEPY-CRAWLY FUN DAY Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Callington 2.00pm to 5.00pm From Callington, take A388 Launceston road but choose middle road at Kelly Bray for Stoke Climsland. Duchy College is signed to the left as you pass through the village. SX357743 Fun, games and discovery in the pond, woods and laboratory, as we explore the world of insects and other small creatures. Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 73939 HELFORD VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION AREA EVENING CONSERVATION CRUISE Helford River 5.30pm to approx. 8.00pm Leaving from jetty at the Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage. SW764209 Tickets £4 adult, £2 child. We must catch the tide, so please allow time to park and embark! Bring waterproof clothing. Contact: Pamela Tompsett (01209) 842316 or (01872) 273939 Tuesday 8 CARN BREA MINING SOCIETY MEETING AND RAMBLE King Edward Mine, Troon 7.00pm to 9.00pm The informal meeting will be followed by a ramble around the Bassett Mines area. Contact: Mark Arrow (01872) 865135 Wednesday 9 CARADON BRANCH / CARADON COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE FARM WALK Bake Farm, Trerulefoot 7.00pm to 9.00pm Meet at Bake Farm. Off the minor road at the roundabout, turn right after 100 metres, then first left after 1/2 mile, and then Bake Farm is on the left after 400 metres. SX 322586 See how profitable and productive farming can make concessions to wildlife on this LEAF farm. Dogs on leads please. Leaders: Tony and Frankie Lister. Contact : Tony Atkinson (01579) 370433 Friday 11 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION MOTHING EVENING Grove Farm, near Saltash 9.30pm Ring for exact directions (see below). SX 379575 This special habitat is on private land, and thanks to the agreement of Dr David Davis we are able to record the moths with the aid of an MV lamp. Bring torch, flask and coat. Leader: Adrian Spalding. Contact: Adrian Spalding (01209) 831517 or Dave Gibbon (01579) 343083 |