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CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP NEWSLETTER SPRING-AUTUMN 2006 |
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CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP EVENTS Jan 2006-Dec 2006
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Sun 22 Jan 10 am |
Tree Planting with English Nature The local team are creating a new wood close to Colt Park and are keen for CCG to have a special input in bringing it to life and nurturing it in the future. Meet at Colt Park Barn at 10.00 am or contact John Osborne on 07967 971523 if you need collecting from Settle swimming pool or Ribblehead Station. If you have not been on an EN conservation work day before, please contact John for insurance purposes. Bring waterproofs, boots, packed lunch, and make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date. If you would like to go please contact John beforehand as it is a Sunday and we don't want him to go to work unnecessarily. |
Tuesday 24 Jan 1.30 pm |
Nature Conservation in the Yorkshire Dales An illustrated talk by Martin Davies, Property Manager of the National Trust, looking at current work on Malham Moor and Upper Wharfedale . At the Friends Meeting House in Settle, entrance is £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Sunday 29 Jan |
Winter birds Visit to Pilling Marsh (south side of the Lune Estuary) if weather is good or Marshside near Southport if poor. Meet at Settle swimming pool with lunch, waterproofs and boots. To confirm and get further details contact Gerald Light on 01756 753720. |
| 5 Feb 10-11.30 am |
Nest Boxes at Castleberg to check nest boxes 015242 41155 |
Saturday 11 Feb 10 am |
Mosses of Malhamdale A walk for beginners with Sue & Richard Willis and Judith Allinson. Meet at Hannah's Cottage, 1 Main St , Kirkby Malham (park by the church) and walk along the stream to Malham and back along the Pennine Way(option of lunch at the Victoria Inn). Judith's new key will help identify the bryophytes on limestone walls. For details and to confirm if you will be having a pub lunch call Sue on 01729 830216 |
Tuesday 14 Feb 7.30 pm |
Members slides and presentations Meet at the Friends Meeting House in Settle. Tea and coffee provided, contributions welcomed. Please phone 01729 823808 |
Tuesday 7 March 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry. |
Thurs 16 March 7.30 pm |
Mountain Flowers of Cumbria Illustrated talk by Peter Bullard, Director of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, at Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery in Settle. Entrance is £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
| Sat 18 March 10.30am 2006 |
(above mallard flying round the roof window. Right--Lunch in 2004 !!!! See why some of us enjoy going. Numbers limited so book early) |
| Tue April 25 | Walk beside River Ribble in Settle: Kate Crosswaite of Craven District Council will add details about the Ribble Riverside project. 6.30pm Booths Car park on April 25th The idea is to walk the Settle stretch of the Ribble and look for interesting or potentially valuable habitat which might benefit from the project and funding which would come with it - to enhance wildlife value and public access enjoyment and understanding of the Ribble. |
Thursday 4 May 6.30 pm |
Spring Flowers at Oxenber Wood Enjoy the delights of this wonderful ancient woodland and explore the new trails created by the National Park and English Nature. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport or Austwick Beck Bridge GR 769683 at 6.45 pm . |
Sunday 7 May 4.30 am |
Dawn Chorus Walk at Ingleton Glens Craven Conservation Group has organised two dawn chorus bird watching walks with John Osborne of English Nature. These two walks also celebrate the 60th birthday of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.The venue will be the Ingleton Glens waterfalls walk (entrance fee applicable). The first walk will be on Sunday 7 May starting at 4.30 a.m, the route being up the River Twiss to Pecca Falls, Thornton Force and then back via the River Doe. A second dawn chorus walk will be held the following week (Sunday 14 May) in which the route will be in the reverse direction. For both walks, meet at the Market Place, Ingleton, Grid Reference SD 695733 at 4.30 a.m. Please book in advance with John by ringing him a few days before on 07967 971523 (after 5 p.m.). All are welcome on either or both walks but no dogs are allowed. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for an early morning walk over rocky terrain. A stop will be taken halfway round, so if you wish, bring refreshments.Walk with John Osborne up the River Twiss to Pecca Falls and Thornton Force. Meet at the Ingleton Glens car park SD 693733. |
| April 25 | Walk beside River Ribble in Settle: Kate Crosswaite of Craven District Council will add details about the Ribble Riverside project. 6.30pm Booths Car park on April 25th The idea is to walk the Settle stretch of the Ribble and look for interesting or potentially valuable habitat which might benefit from the project and funding which would come with it - to enhance wildlife value and public access enjoyment and understanding of the Ribble. |
Saturday 13 May 11 am |
Kingsdale Walk followed by Tea in a Wildlife Garden . Join Roger Neale and find out about the wildlife aspect of this local project. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool at 10.15 or at Roger and Liz's home at Bankhouse, Higher Westhouse nr Ingleton. After the walk stay for tea and join in nature trails and pond dipping - fun for all the family! Call Roger and Liz on 015242 41155 for details. |
| Sat 13 May | Bryophytes Walk with YNU at Grimwith Reservoir |
Sunday 14 May 4.30 am |
Dawn Chorus Walk at Ingleton Glens Walk with John Osborne up the River Doe to Beezley Falls . Meet at the Market Square in Ingleton Village. Craven Conservation Group has organised two dawn chorus bird watching walks with John Osborne of English Nature. These two walks also celebrate the 60th birthday of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The venue will be the Ingleton Glens waterfalls walk (entrance fee applicable). The first walk will be on Sunday 7 May starting at 4.30 a.m., the route being up the River Twiss to Pecca Falls, Thornton Force and then back via the River Doe. A second dawn chorus walk will be held the following week (Sunday 14 May) in which the route will be in the reverse direction. For both walks, meet at the Market Place, Ingleton, Grid Reference SD 695733 at 4.30 a.m. Please book in advance with John by ringing him a few days before on 07967 971523 (after 5 p.m.). All are welcome on either or both walks but no dogs are allowed. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for an early morning walk over rocky terrain. A stop will be taken halfway round, so if you wish, bring refreshments. |
Sunday 14 May 2 – 5 pm |
Tea in a Wildlife Garden Join Roger and Liz at home at Bankhouse, Higher Westhouse near Ingleton. If you liked it yesterday come again for tea and join in nature trails and pond dipping - fun for all the family! Call Roger and Liz on 015242 41155 for details. |
Thursday 25 May 6.30 pm |
Ribblehead Walk Explore Ribblehead, Gauber Viking farmstead and the globeflowers at Colt Park with David Tayler and Hilary Fenten. Meet at the entrance to Ribblehead Quarry at SD 766788. |
Sunday 4 June 2 – 5 pm |
Tea in a Wildlife Garden Join Roger and Liz at home at Bankhouse Higher Westhouse near Ingleton. Another chance to celebrate the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Jubilee so come for tea and join in nature trails and pond dipping – more fun for all the family! Call Roger and Liz on 015242 41155 for details. |
Tuesday 6 June 6.30 pm |
Austwick Moss Explore this local site with Stuart Ralph. With good weather there should be snipe drumming and interesting plants to discover. Meet at Settle Swimmimg Pool to share transport. |
Tuesday 13 June 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry. |
Sat 24 June to Friday 30 June |
Spotlight on Ingleborough This week of events involving various organisations is focused on the National Nature Reserve and is being coordinated by the ‘Learning in Limestone Country' project team. Look out for events on www.yorkshiredales.org and www.english-nature.gov.uk or contact David Tayler for more details on 015242 51002. |
Tuesday 27 June 7 pm |
An evening on Southerscales National Nature Reserve Spotlight event led by Roger Neale (Nature Reserve Warden) on this superb area of limestone pavement. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool at 6.30 to share transport or the lay by near the Hill Inn SD 743777. |
June TBC |
Hawkweed Identification Workshop A session at Southerscales focusing on identification of this difficult plant group. |
Sunday 2 July 1.30 pm |
Newby Moor – plants, dragonflies, butterflies and birds A natural history walk led by Brian Shorrock. Meet at 1pm at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport or alternatively meet at 1.30pm at the Little Chef on the A65 at Newby. |
Thur July 13 10am-4pm |
Winskill Stones Nature Reserve Thistle bash with Plantlife at Winskill Stones Reserve. Come for the whole day or just the morning or afternoon. Bring stout footwear, gloves, waterproofs, and refreshments. Thistle stubbers will be provided. Meet in the Reserve car park 1 mile up from Langcliffe on the Malham Road. (SD 835660) All help much appreciated. Please contact Joe Costley at Plantlife beforehand on tel 01722 342734 |
Sunday 23 July 11am -walk |
Snails Day - Expedition and Workshop - Come for all or part of day Here is an opportunity to become an expert in a little known Visit a number of sites with Adrian Norris and discover the remarkable range of molluscs in the area. Adrian Norris is the County Recorder for Molluscs for Yorkshire. He was formerly the Senior Curator for the Natural Science Leeds Museums. Attend the workshop at St John's Methodist Church Hall, where we can spread out our finds. Bring strong shoes or hiking boots. Beforehand: Look for molluscs in your garden and elsewhere, to bring to the meeting. Children and grown-ups welcome. 1.30pm - 2.30pm: Workshop at St John's Methodist Church Hall SD 817 639 If you cannot come to the meeting but have a selection of snails from
your garden or elsewhere that you can contribute to the workshop,
please contact Judith Allinson beforehand, 01729 822138.
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August |
Winskill Stones Nature Reserve Ragwort bash with Plantlife. - This has been cancenlled due to lack of sufficient ragwort. Hurray!! |
9.10 Sept |
YNU Conchological section: Forest of Bowland, a very under recorded area. Meet at car park in Slaidburn on both days, SD713523, 10.30am. Please contact YNU members David Lindley or Adrian Norris if attending any meetings. You will be most welcome. Tel: 01132697047 e-mail: david.lindley3@btinternet.com |
Tue 12 Sep 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry. |
Saturday 23 September |
National Moth Night Meet at 7.00 pm at the Hoffman Kiln Car Park SD 824662 near Langcliffe Details: 01729 822138 If you are planning to come and have some experience of moth trapping we would be pleased to hear from you beforehand. Bring a torch, strong shoes and warm clothes Poster |
| Sat Oct 7 | Autumn afternoon in Barbondale - fruit, nuts & fungi. Meet 2.00p.m. at SD 656828 - near where it says "Ford" on the O.S. map Further details from Helen Sergeant 01729 860379 |
| 7 Oct | Nat. Sciences Committee on the 7th of October at Headingley, Leeds and Y.N.U.'s Uplands Study Forum. |
| 13-16 Oct | YNU Autumn Fungus Foray - October 13th - 16th - Autumn Foray in Nidderdale |
| 14 Oct | October 14th - YNU Bryological Section -VC65 - Colsterdale Head, SE125807 For information, and if you intend to go, please contact T. Brockeel of YNU, Tel: 01142 366861, or for transport from Settle, contact J Allinson. |
Tuesday 17 October 7.30 pm
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The Biodiversity of Chile Illustrated talk by Dr Ian Powell based on many years of exploring and leading courses for the Field Studies Council in South and Central America . At the Friends Meeting House in Settle (opposite Victoria Hall), entrance is £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Sunday 29 Oct 10 am |
“Taster Session” in Woodland Management Join John Osborne (Natural England) for an introduction to woodland management at Lord's Wood, Giggleswick. Meet at Settle swimming pool car park at 10am . Come for half or full day (bring packed lunch if staying all day). Contact John for further details on 07967 971523. - Waterproof clothing and stout boots are strongly recommended for all outdoor events - For all practical events, participants are advised to ensure their tetanus vaccination is up to date |
Tuesday 7 Nov 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry. |
Sunday 19 Nov 10 am |
“Taster Session” in Woodland Management Join John Osborne (Natural England) for an introduction to woodland management at Lord's Wood, Giggleswick. Meet at Settle swimming pool car park at 10am . Come for half or full day (bring packed lunch if staying all day). Contact John for further details on 07967 971523. |
Monday 20 Nov 7.30 pm |
Annual General Meeting At the Friends Meeting House. All welcome. |
| 25 Nov | YNU AGM at Ripon on the 25th of November - CCG member are eligible to attend |
Thursday 30 Nov 7.30 pm |
Members Slide Show Meet at the Friends Meeting House, Settle, for an informal evening viewing photos taken by CCG members. Tea and coffee provided. |
Sunday 3 Dec 10 am |
“Taster Session” in Woodland Management A further opportunity to work with John Osborne, either at Lord's Wood or tree planting, depending on the weather. Contact John for details on 07967 971523. |
| 17 March 2007 |
YNU conference at Harrogate |
EVENTS OF OTHER GROUPS
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Now you can find out about events run by the Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU) at their website and by some of the forty or so other natural history societies throughout Yorkshire which are affiliated to the YNU Nat. Sciences Committee on the 7th of October at Headingley, Leeds and Y.N.U.'s Uplands Study Forum |
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Conservation working parties in Craven Conservation Group local area: |
| Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 for details | Volunteering for English Nature
The English Nature team at Ingleborough National Nature Reserve are welcoming
volunteers on certain dates. Practical activities will include
vegetation management, tree planting, dry stone walling and fencing.
Meet at Colt Park Barn at 9.00 am or contact John Osborne if you need collecting
from Settle swimming pool or Ribblehead Station. Please note you must be registered
with English Nature for insurance purposes and that travel expenses will be paid to
volunteers. Please Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 beforehand for any of the meetings.
By PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY It is also possible to meet at Settle Swimming Pool Car Park half an hour earlier than the stated times If you have not been on a conservation work day before, it is doubly necessary that you contact John beforehand for insurance purposes. Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 for details. Bring waterproofs, boots, packed lunch, and make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date. . |
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Skipton Wildlife Watch Group Sat 8 January: Birdsong Event: Tapes, games and activities. Water Street School, Skipton |
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Meet at 9.30am New Volunteers welcome. Please first contact: Chris Alder oy Ellis Tinsley 01756 792338 |
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The YWT Grass Wood Management committee is also looking to add a few names to the list of volunteers who warden the wood during summer weekends. If you are interested, please contact Chris Alder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yorkshire Dales National Park Guided Walks and guided walks of other organisations. Guided Walks in the the Yorkshire Dales, on various natural history topics. Run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Although aimed primarily for tourists, These are very good value for money for locals too.. and we don't have to travel far to get to the walks. |
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Natural History and other courses at Malham Tarn Field Centre.(e.g Grasses, algae, mosses, moths, and many others). Malham is 7 miles from Settle. It is usually possible to attend these courses as a day student. Highly Recommended as a holiday. Also see Grasses courses led by J.A. Also Courses at Kindrogan Field Centre in Scotland |
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Plantlife |
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Fungi Links See also the websites of The Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group The North West Fungus Group (Includes Cumbria Lancashire, Cheshire and Clwyd) Information on fungi |
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Moss Pictures - D.A. Callaghan |
| CCg members: Have you filled in your Parish Mapping Forms yet? Download a form here. Even if those of us on email send in just three records each, that would give well over 100 records. There are forms for flowers, birds, mammals and habitats: bluebells, ivy covered walls, short eared owls... Terry Whitaker would like to receive butterfly and moth records for this part of Yorkshire VC64 and VC65. Non members are very welcome to contribute results too. See the Yorkshire butterfly distribution map that the records contribute to. |
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