Programme of Events
April 2012 to March 2013
Unless stated otherwise: Members free - Non-members £1.50
2012 
2013
April 2012
Sunday 29th April 2012 – 10.00 am
Woodland Wild Flower Walk
A guided walk in the woods with Valley Ranger, Paul Mason
Meet:Black Hilll Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
May 2012
Sunday 20th May 2012 – 9.00 am
Bird Watching with Sid Cole
Spend the morning bird watching with local expert, Sid Cole. Suitable for all.
Meet: Black Hill Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
June 2012
Saturday 16th June 2012 - 2.00 pm
Luxulyan Quarry
A rare chance to visit Luxulyan Quarry (Tregarden) with Luke Martin in conjunction with The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Meet: Quarry entrance. Map ref: SX 053 587
Limited Parking - Please car-share or, ideally, walk from the village
Friday 29th June 2012 - 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 2012
Sunday 1st July 2012 – 10.00 am to 4.00 pm approx.
Wild Flower Walk at Par Beach
A wild flower walk with botanist, Ian Bennallick. We are combining with 'Friends of Par Beach' to explore this botanically rich area. Come for a morning walk or bring a picnic and make a day of it.
Meet: Par Beach Car Park (Paying). Map ref: SX 088 533
August 2012
Saturday 18th August 2012 From 6.00 pm
Barbecue in The Valley
Members and guests only. Enjoy an evening in The Luxulyan Valley £4.00 per head. Bring your own drinks.
Meet: Clearing near top of Treffry Viaduct.
Follow the signs. Map ref: SX 058 571
Booking essential - Please phone Joan on 01726 852603 - Before 12th August. Please leave contact details in case of inclement weather.
September 2012
Sunday 16th September 2012 10.00 am
Relics in The Valley
An exploration of Luxulyan Valley. Looking back to the days when it was a hive of activity and enterprise. A guided tour led by Roger James and Stephen Austin.
Meet: Black Hill Car Park. Map ref: SX 059 573
October 2012
Saturday 20th October 2012 - 10.00 am
Prideaux Woods with Sean O'Hea
Three years on from the first phase of tree-felling and two years from the first planting phase; join the site manager for a walk around this Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve to see how the site has changed and hear visions for the future.
Meet: On road by gate to Prideaux Woods. Map ref: SX 063 555
Limited Parking - Please car-share or walk to venue
November 2012
Saturday 10th November 2012 - 10.00 am
Fungi Foray with Liz Crow.
A repeat of this very popular annual event. A chance to 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
December 2012
Monday 10th December 2012 - 7.30 pm
Christmas Social and "Show and Tell" Evening
A Christmas get-together. If you have any slides (digital or film - projectors available) or any items that you want to tell the group about, please bring them along. Slides limited to 10 minutes or less, unless no-one else brings anything.
Phone Joan for more details: 01726 852603
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
January 2013
Monday 21st January 2013 – 7.30 pm
Mining in The Luxulyan Valley
A talk by Peter Trebilcock, Hydro Engineer from Ponts Mill.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
February 2013
Monday 25th February 2013 – 7.30 pm.
A Sensory Evening with Rachel Lambert
Rachel runs wild food walks and was shortlisted for the 2011 Cornwall Sustainable Business awards. She will give us a slide show and Sensory Evening to help open up our senses and inspire us for the coming spring.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall. Map ref: SX 050 583
March 2013
Monday 4th March 2013 – 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