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Diary of Events ctd JULY Saturday 12 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK United Downs, Carharrack, near Redruth 2.00pm SW 745417 This site has a fairly large heathland colony of the nationally threatened silver-studded blue butterfly which should be in full flight together with other summer butterflies. Bring walking boots. Leader: Adrian Spalding (01209) 831517 FOX CLUB AND WATCH BUG HUNT Bozanes, Perranwell, near Truro 2.00pm to 4.00pm Heading south on A3075 from Newquay towards Three Burrows (A30) roundabout, pass through Goonhavern and find Perranwell after 1/2 mile. Just after Perranwell village sign is a sign to right for Rose/Reen. A few steps past Rose/Reen road (on right) is a track to Bozanes. Park in lay-by behind red-brick wall opposite. The word"bug" can be used for any small creature, for a disease, for something annoying, or even for a secret listening device. To us, it's a particular order of insects - let us explain the differences between the many groups of insects, arachnids and other invertebrates we find. Leaders Mark Nicholson and Antony Sheridan Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 73939 Sunday 13 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK Luckett Nature Reserve, near Callington 11.00am Meet in parking area on track at start of Luckett Woods. SX 391733 This is a repeat of last year's mid-July field trip to this superb reserve which gave us our largest attendance ever. Le ader: Philip Harris (01209) 711762 PENWITH BRANCH SUMMER WALK WITH CAKES Halamanning and Relubbus 1.30pm Meet at Halamanning. SW 309564 Regularly one of our most popular events. Walk along tracks and past ponds in this old mining area, looking out for butterflies etc., then on to Mary Johnson's home for one of her famous teas (£2). If it's been wet recently, wellingtons will be essential. Contact: Alistair Beasley (01736) 755099 FOX CLUB AND WATCH CREEPY CRAWLIES Marsland, Morwenstow 2.30pm to 4.00pm Meet on track to north of Marsland Manor. SS217169 Meet the wriggly insects and spiders from Marsland. Leaders Steve and Mary Robbins Contact Debbie Schorah (01872) 73939 Thursday 17 HABITATS OF CORNWALL See 29th May Friday 18 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 in Old Town Cove car park (near St Issey). SW 939739 Wear warm clothes, bring a torch, something to sit on and a flask. Leaders: Adrian Spalding and NCHCCS. Sunday 20 CARADON BRANCH / CARADON COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE MEADOW, WOODS AND RIVERSIDE WANDER Merryhue Farm 2.00pm to 4.30pm Meet at Merryhue Farm by kind permission of Tony Connell. Enter the track off the lay-by, part-way down the hill to Callington Newbridge from Liskeard on the A390. SX 340681 beautiful flower meadows, a heronry, kingfishers on the river, possibly signs of otters, and Cornish moneywort! What more could you ask for? If the weather has been wet, wear wellies. Some parts are wet. Leader: Mary Atkinson (01579) 370433 KERRIER BRANCH BUTTERFLY WALK Gwithian Towans 11.00am Meet at Loggan's Moor; opposite Loggan's Moor is a car park. SX 577392 Bring packed lunch, binoculars and wear sensible clothing. Leader: Steve Hosking (01326) 563462 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP FIELD MEETING Chapel Carn Brea, near Land's End Airport 10.30am Meet in National Trust car park. Contact: Alan Griffiths (01736) 364839 PARC TASK - RED MOOR RESERVE Red Moor Nature Reserve 10.30am on site Meet at grass triangle at Tredinnick Pits. Lift from Five Acres 9.45am or Truro railway station 10.00am. SX 077623 We shall be upgrading the Wilderness Trail by installing Waymarking arrows and improving the path. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK Kynance Cove, Lizard Peninsula 11.00am Meet at Kynance Cove car park. SW 688132 An expedition to try and locate a possible surviving colony of the very rare high brown fritillary butterfly. Bring walking boots and drink. Leader: Philip Harris (01209) 711762 Saturday 26 KERRIER BRANCH BAT WATCH Pendarves Wood 8.30pm Meet inside the reserve, by the information board. SW 641376 There will be a small charge towards the leader's petrol. Wear sensible clothing and bring binoculars. Leader: Daniel Eva. Contact: Malcolm Perry (01736) 850612 RESTORMEL BRANCH LOOKING AT WILDLIFE Breney Reserve 10.00am to mid-afternoon (weather permitting) Meet at the car park opposite Gunwen Chapel or at the reserve (Lowertown). SX 054610 Butterflies, dragonflies and flora. Bring stout boots and packed lunch. Leader: Dave Thomas (01726) 861093 Sunday 27 PARC TASK - RED MOOR RESERVE Red Moor Nature Reserve 10.30am on site Meet at grass triangle at Tredinnick Pits. Lift from Five Acres 9.45am or Truro railway station 10.00am. SX 077623 We shall be upgrading the Wilderness Trail by installing Waymarking arrows and improving the path. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK Tuckingmill, St Breward 2.00pm Meet at Gam Bridge, Tuckingmill in small lay-by. SX 089779 This is our second trip of the season to this site. We hope to see silver-washed fritillary, comma, purple hairstreak and possibly high brown fritillary. Be sure to bring a drink as it can get quite hot here during the summer. Also walking boots and a camera. Leader: Steve Bassett (01726) 824161 AUGUST Sunday 3 RIGS GROUP SOFT ICE AGE COAST REDESIGNED BY COASTAL DEFENCE WORKS Praa Sands 11.00am - 1.00pm Meet at the slipway at Welloe Rock Inn. SW575282 Review of what was discovered during the works, and what remains to be discovered. Leader: Peter Ealey. Contact: Peter Ealey (01326) 280130 Tuesday 5 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / TRURO CITY COUNCIL DUCK TRAILS Boscawen Park, Truro 2.00pm to 5.00pm Meet at the Duck Pool entrance, opposite Boscawen Park, on Malpas Road. Discover the ducks, waders, gulls and other birds of the Truro River. Our activities at the Duck Pond and along the Riverside Walk will help you to understand their ways of life. Leader: Terry Geater. Contact: Debbie Schorah (01872) 273939 Sunday 10 PENWITH BRANCH WILDFLOWER AND BUTTERFLY WANDER Loggan's Moor and Upton Towans 11.30am to 3.30pm Meet at lay-by on B3301, at entrance to Loggan's Moor. SW 576391 Brief visit to LogganÕs Moor Reserve followed by a stroll over the dunes, looking for butterflies and flowers. Lunch on the beach. Bring lunch and binoculars, walking shoes or boots. Contact: Laurie Oakes (01736) 366883 CORNWALL BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION BUTTERFLY WALK Gwithian Dunes, near Hayle 11.00am Meet at small car park (lay-by). SW 576391 The extensive dune system contains a wealth of wildlife and we should have no problem in seeing large numbers of brown argus, common blue, wall brown, small copper, clouded yellow and others. Bring walking boots, drink and a camera. Leader: Philip Harris (01209) 711762 Tuesday 12 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 Grenville and Condurrow Mines area. Contact Mark Arrow (01872) 865135 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / TRURO CITY COUNCIL DUCK TRAILS Boscawen Park, Truro 2.00pm to 5.00pm Meet at the Duck Pool entrance, opposite Boscawen Park, on Malpas Road. Discover the ducks, waders, gulls and other birds of the Truro River. Our activities at the Duck Pond and along the Riverside Walk will help you to understand their ways of life. Leader: Terry Geater. Contact: Debbie Schorah (01872) 273939 Sunday 17 CARADON BRANCH / TAMAR BRANCH / NORTH CORNWALL HERITAGE COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE MOORLAND WALK Browngelly Downs and Fowey Valley 11.00am till 4.00pm Meet at Ninestones Bridge, along the Fowey Valley, south from Bolventor or north from Golitha. SX 213733 A look at some wild and interesting moorland followed by the riches of a valley bog. Wear wellies or stout boots and carry lunch. Leader: Tim Dingle (01288) 356361 or NCHCCS HELFORD VOLUNTARY MARINE CONSERVATION AREA ROCK POOLING 10.30am Priske Cove, Rosemullion Head. SW 795278 Contact Pamela Tompsett (01209) 842316 or (01872) 273939 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP FIELD MEETING Red Moor 10.30am Meet at grass triangle. SX 077623 Contact: Alan Griffiths (01736) 364839 PARC TASK - LOGGAN'S MOOR Loggan's Moor Nature Reserve10.30am on site Meet at reserve entrance, just off the B3301, east of Hayle. Lifts from Five Acres 9.45am or Truro railway station 10.00am. SW 575390 Reedbed management. Bring wellies (ideally steel toecaps), waterproofs, packed lunch and gardening gloves. Leader: Victoria Scott (01872) 273939 Tuesday 19 FOX CLUB AND WATCH / TRURO CITY COUNCIL DUCK TRAILS Boscawen Park, Truro 2.00pm to 5.00pm Meet at the Duck Pool entrance, opposite Boscawen Park, on Malpas Road. Discover the ducks, waders, gulls and other birds of the Truro River. Our activities at the Duck Pond and along the Riverside Walk will help you to understand their ways of life. Leader: Terry Geater. Contact:Debbie Schorah (01872) 273939 |