Programme of Events
April 2011 to March 2012
Unless stated otherwise: Members free - Non-members £1.50
2011 
2012
April 2011
Sunday 10th April 2011 – 6.00 am
Early Morning Birdsong with Sid Cole.
A chance to see the sun rise over the valley and hear the dawn chorus and early-morning birdsong with local expert, Sid Cole. (No dogs please.)
Booking essential through Joan on 01726 852603
Meet:Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 073 562
May 2011
Sunday 8th May 2011 – 10.30 am
Bluebell Walk.
A morning walk through Luxulyan Valley to look at the bluebells and trees, with Paul Mason (Valley Ranger) and Lynn Jeffery
Meet: Black Hill Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
June 2011
Friday 24th June 2011 - 9.30 pm until late
Midsummer Moths
Local expert, Phil Boggis, will show us the huge number of species that fly in the valley at night.
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 073 562
July 2011
Saturday 16th July 2011 – 10.00 am
A full day walk along the 'Velvet Path'
An attempt to re-discover the route of 'The Long Drive' or Velvet Path, a 19th century private carriageway which ran between Pelyn - the seat of the Kendall family, and Luxulyan Vicarage. Bring sturdy footwear, suitable clothing and a picnic lunch.
Telephone 01726 852603 for more details.
Meet: Bus shelter, Luxulyan School Map ref: SX 051 581
August 2011
Sunday 14th August 2011 10.00 am
Wild Flower Walk with Ian Bennallick
A gentle walk in The Valley with botanist, Ian Bennallick. Ian will help identify the flowers and ferns in the valley.
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 072 562
September 2011
Sunday 11th September 2011 10.30 am
Tregargus Valley, St Stephen in Brannel
A chance to visit the industrial remains of the china stone industry with our guide, John Yeo. Approx. 4 Hrs. Bring sturdy footwear, suitable clothing and a picnic lunch.
Numbers limited. Please ring Joan on 01726 852603
Meet: North end of Tregargus Valley, 1/2 mile north of St. Stephen.
Map ref: SW 948 547
October 2011
Sunday 23rd October 2011 - 10.00 am
Fungi Foray with Liz Crow.
A repeat of this very successful annual event with Elizabeth Crow. Expand your knowledge of fungi including some of the rare species found in The Valley. In conjuction with Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 072 562
November 2011
Monday 21st November 2011 – 7.30pm
Carnglaze Caverns
An illustrated talk by Caroline Richards about this former slate mine which operated as a rum store during the 2nd World War, and is now an impressive concert venue and educational resource. It houses the mineral collection of Mervyn Trudgeon who worked all his life in the China Clay industry.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
December 2011
There are no events scheduled for December.
January 2012
Monday 23rd January 2012 – 7.30 pm
The Building Stones of Cornwall
An illustrated talk by Colin Bristow, author and local expert. Colin will include something about the history of quarrying in the Luxulyan Valley, and uses of local stone.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
February 2012
Monday 20th February 2012 – 7.30 pm.
A history of the Kendalls of Pelyn
An opportunity to find out more about the Kendall family who, in the 19th Century, were the principal land-owners in The Luxulyan Valley.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
March 2012
Monday 5th March 2012 – 7.30pm
Annual General Meeting.
Your chance to get your voice heard.
Only members may speak. Join up on the night.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583