Past events
December 2023
Work Party - Lower Tramway
Fri 8th Dec 2023, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Ride widening on the Lower Tramway and re-clearing the Trevanney Dries.
Meet: Ponts Mill car park SX0728856150 9.15 or on site 9.30
Seagrass Beds of St Austell Bay- change to schedule
Wed 6th Dec 2023, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
A presentation by Katie Bellman on St Austell Seagrass.
St Austell Bay has one of the largest subtidal seagrass beds in the UK and seagrass is one of the fastest methods of carbon capture.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
We hope that the previously scheduled talk on Boconnoc: it is the Paradise of Cornwall can be rescheduled in the next year.
November 2023
Time and Tide Bell - change to schedule
Wed 15th Nov 2023, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
In a change to the original schedule November's talk is now to be a presentation on the Time and Tide Bell by Phil Gadd.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
We hope that the previously scheduled talk on John Smeaton - Civil Engineer can be rescheduled in the next year.
Work Party - Hedge laying and dog runs
Fri 10th Nov 2023, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Meadows area, finishing the hedges by the Velvet Path and the relaying hedge below the leat plus leak and dog run repairs.
Meet: Black Hill car park Black Hill car park SX 05838 57303
October 2023
Work Party - Incline hedge and dog runs
Fri 20th Oct 2023, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Cutting back the hedging beside the Incline, repairing dog runs in that area and other odd jobs.
Meet: Ponts Mill car park SX0728856150 9.15 or on site 9.30
The Vicar of Warleggan
Wed 18th Oct 2023, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
The Vicar of Warleggan.
A presentation by John Keast on The Reverend Densham who for many years preached to an empty church.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall PL30 5QA
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
September 2023
Work Party - Hedge laying and dog runs
Fri 29th Sep 2023, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Finishing the hedge by the Velvet Path and relaying the hedge below the leat, plus leak and dog run repairs.
Meet at Black Hill Car Park at 09.30, SX 05838 57303
Coastal Boat Trip
Sun 17th Sep 2023, 10:45am to 1:00pm
Coastal Boat Trip.
A 2-hour trip from Mevagissey including lunch.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - only 12 places available. Tel. Tracy 07785 741287 or email tracyclimber@hotmail.com
Meet: By the lighthouse, the outer harbour, at 10.45am
Open to FoLV Members only - £10 p/p
August 2023
A Walk in the Luxulyan Valley
Sat 19th Aug 2023, 10:30am to 12:30pm
A Walk in the Luxyulyan Valley.
Led by Gerry Brain we'll be exploring some of the Valley's rich history.
Meet: Ponts Mill car park at 10.30am. Map ref. SX 072 562.
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
July 2023
Breney Common Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Mon 31st Jul 2023, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Guided Walk at Breney Common Nature Reserve, led by Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Reserves Officer.
Meet at 5pm at Gunwen Chapel (PL30 5DU or SX052612)
A one hour walk, suitable for families, followed by Refreshments in the Chapel including a virtual treasure hunt.
For more information contact: friendsofthefowey@gmail.com
Free. Donations gratefully received towards the CWT Rewilding Helman Tor Appeal.
Work Party - Balsam Pulling +
Fri 28th Jul 2023, 9:30am to 1:30pm
Balsam pulling plus (2)
Meadows area, balsam plus other jobs (walling, trees on the dries, growth cutting, rhodo clearance or dog runs, depending on what is needed most.)
Meet 9.30am at Black Hill car park SX 05838 57303
St Austell Brewery Visit
Sat 22nd Jul 2023, 11:00am to 1:00pm
St Austell Brewery Visit.
A guided tour and beer tasting 🍺
Meet: Brewery Car Park, St Austell, PL25 4BY
Members - £10. Non-members - £20
Work Party - Balsam Pulling +
Fri 21st Jul 2023, 9:30am to 1:30pm
Balsam pulling plus (1)
Starting by the gate and working up through the valley to picnic area, Balsam plus other jobs (walling, trees on the dries, growth cutting, rhodo clearance or dog runs, depending on what is needed most.)
Meet 9.30am at Ponts Mill by gate SX 07262 56211
June 2023
A Walk in the Luxulyan Valley
Sun 18th Jun 2023, 10:00am to 12:30pm
A Walk in the Luxulyan Valley.
Let by Joan Farmer, we'll be looking at its wild flowers.
Meet: Black Hill car park at 10.00am. Map ref. SX 059 573.
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
Valley Partnership Open Event
Sat 17th Jun 2023, 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Work Party - Wheelpit
Fri 9th Jun 2023, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Wheelpit, surrounding structures, dog runs and path (part 2)
We made a good start in April but lots more to do in the area, we'll be clearing back the vegetation around the wheelpit, and buildings, adding steps to the path beside the wheelpit and repairing some dog runs in the leat close by.
Meet at Ponts Mill gate at 9.30, or at the Wheelpit at 10.00 SX0727256176.
May 2023
Heritage Tour of Warleggan
Sun 14th May 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Heritage Tour of Warleggan
Situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor and once known as the remotest village in Cornwall, join us and our guide John Keast for a tour of this hamlet famous for its ghost stories and its connection with Luxulyan, followed by a cream tea.
Meet: Church Field, Warleggan, PL30 4HB
Members - £3. Non-members - £5
April 2023
Forest for Cornwall Tree Identification Event
Sat 22nd Apr 2023, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Join Meike from the Forest for Cornwall team for a fascinating spring walk through Luxulyan Valley woodlands on Saturday 22nd April. The walk will include a detailed look at native trees and tree identification - both winter and summer as some trees will not yet be in leaf, and also induction information on becoming a tree warden. There will also be plenty of opportunites for questions during the walk.
Please bring sturdy footwear and come dressed for the weather, with a water bottle. The walks will last 1.5 to 2 hours and be at gentle pace, but please note that paths can be muddy, uneven and sometimes steep.
The walk is free but please book a space on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Directions:
The what3words location is:
Black Hills Car Park, PL24 2RR
Dawn Chorus
Sun 16th Apr 2023, 6:00am to 8:00am
Dawn Chorus.
A wonderful opportunity to try and identify our local birds with our expert David Thomas.
Meet: Black Hill car park at 6am. Map ref. SX 059 573.
Members - Free. Non-members - £2
March 2023
Cornwall Heritage Trust - Treffry Viaduct Guided Walk
Fri 31st Mar 2023, 2:30pm to 4:00pm
This is a unique opportunity to visit Treffry Viaduct and find out more about its history and management with Dick Cole, Cornwall Heritage Trust's Heritage Sites Officer.
It is anticipated that the walk, which is free of charge, will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
Please note that the walk involves uneven ground and will include steps and slopes.
Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing.
Numbers will be restricted and places available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Book your free place today at www.cornwallheritagetrust.org
Meeting at Black Hill Car Park, Luxulyan Valley, 2.30pm
Cornwall Heritage Trust - Treffry Viaduct Film Screening
Thu 30th Mar 2023, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Featuring local historian, John Smith, this 20-minute film offers a whistle-stop tour of the incredible history behind Treffry Viaduct.
The film screenings are open to the general public and are completely free. Refreshments will be served.
Screenings to be held at 4pm and 6pm, Luxulyan Village Hall
Work Party - Meadows & Dog Runs
Fri 10th Mar 2023, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Uprighting the overhanging branches around the Meadows and repairing dog runs.
Meet at Black Hill Car Park at 9.30am, SX 05845 57312
Annual General Meeting - Luxulyan Institute
Wed 8th Mar 2023, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Followed by a presentation about the Forest for Cornwall Project.
Meet: Luxulyan Memorial Institute, PL30 5EB at 7.30pm.
February 2023
Volunteering Event with Cornwall Heritage Trust
Thu 23rd Feb 2023 - Fri 24th Feb 2023, 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Cornwall Heritage Trust are holding two volunteering days on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February, to carry out conservation work at the north of the Viaduct.Volunteers will help with tasks to uncover evidence of the old tramway by clearing away soil and material covering the site, and improve access for visitors by cutting back the vegetation encroaching the path. The days will also include opportunities to learn more about the site with some short information talks from our Heritage Sites Officer about the viaduct, tramway and conservation work on the nearby Crib Hut. For further details and to join the team please complete the volunteer form here: |
Ancient Trees of Lanhydrock
Sun 19th Feb 2023, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Ancient Trees of Lanhydrock.
A 2 hour walk with our guide to hear about the ancient trees in the Lanhydrock Estate.
Meet: Lanhydrock car park, PL30 4AB (£1.50 for an hour or £5 for the day parking fee).
January 2023
Work Party - Ride and Glade creation
Fri 27th Jan 2023, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Continuing the work started last winter along the Velvet Path, coppicing and felling to let more light in, encourage ground flora and improve the age structure of the woods.
Meet at Black Hill Car Park at 9.30am, SX 05845 57312
Otter Talk
Wed 18th Jan 2023, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Otter Talk.
A presentation by Dave Groves from the Cornwall Mammal Group on these elusive animals.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA at 7.30pm.
Members - Free. Non-members - £2.
December 2022
Christmas Social and UK National Parks presentation
Wed 21st Dec 2022, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Christmas Social and UK National Parks presentation.
Come and enjoy an evening of Christmas indulgences, and a presentation by Tracy Elliott on the UK’s National Parks, and other specially designated areas of National Interest.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA at 7.30pm.
