Programme of Events
April 2010 to March 2011
Unless stated otherwise: Members free - Non-members £1.50
2010
2011April 2010
Sunday 25th April 2010 – 10.00 am
Carbeans and Colcerrow Quarries.
By kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent; visit these historic local quarries. Walk along the former tramway and see the display of Bluebells in the woods.
Meet:Black Hill Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
May 2010
Saturday 10th May 2010 – 10.00 am
Engineering History in The Luxulyan Valley.
In conjunction with the Cornish Institute of Engineers; a guided walk around some of the relics of the engineering and industrial history of The Valley.
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 072 562
June 2010
Sunday 6th June 2010 - 10.00 am
Birdwatch with Sid Cole
A look at some of the wealth of bird life in The Valley with a renowned expert.
No Dogs Please.
Meet: Black Hill Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
Friday 25th June 2010 – 9.30pm
Midsummer Moths
With Phil Boggis. In conjunction with Cornwall Moth Group. Attract and identify moths living in the Luxulyan Valley. You'll be amazed at the number of species that turn up.
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 072 562
July 2010
Saturday 17th July 2010 – 3.00 pm
Guided Visit to Helman Tor and Breney Common Nature Reserves.
Hosted by Sean O'Hea of Cornwall Wildlife Trust; See and learn about some of the exceptional variety of habitats and species in this large reserve.
Meet:Helman Tor Car Park. Map ref: SX 062 614 (Parking limited)
August 2010
Friday 13th August 2010 8.00 pm
Flying Fur
In conjuction with Cornwall Wildlife Trust; join Dr. Carol Williams, a leading expert, for an evening's walk in The Valley listening to and spotting bats using the latest electronic bat detectors.
No dogs please
Meet: Ponts Mill Car Park. Map ref: SX 072 562
September 2010
There are no events arranged for September but see 'Work Parties'
October 2010
Saturday 2nd October 2010 - 10.00 am
Ferns, Mosses and Lichens
A gentle walk with Botanist Ian Benallick. Discover the variety of these plants which abound in The Valley.
Meet: Black Hill Car Park. Map Ref: SX 059 573
Sunday 24th October 2010 – 10.00 am
Fungi Foray.
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 2010
Monday 15th November 2010 – 7.30pm
Fowey Consols Mine.
A talk by Jim Lewis; author of " A Richly Yielding Piece of Ground", about this mine which is inextricably linked to the industrial history of The Valley.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
December 2010
There are no events scheduled for December.
January 2011
Monday 17th January 2011 – 7.30 pm
China Clay in Cornwall.
A talk by Ivor Bowditch, the unrivalled expert on the industry which is so important to Cornwall's economy.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
February 2011
Monday 21st February 2011 – 7.30 pm.
Lime Kilns
An illustrated talk by Ken Ishamon these formerly important but gradually vanishing structures.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
March 2011
Monday 7th March 2011 – 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