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CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP NEWSLETTER 2010 |
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Sesleria caerulea - Blue Moor-grass- Craven's first grass is just coming into flower on limestone cliffs in March and April. See distribution map 
CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP EVENTS Jan-Dec 2010
Events Calendar 2010
Wed 20 Jan 7.00 pm |
Curry night at the Rushee Restaurant, Settle It's bargain curry evening, bring a bottle and a friend. Please confirm with John Osborne on 07967 971523 by Monday 18 th if you wish to come. or contact 01729 822138 - there is some possibility it may be held later in the year. |
Sat 30 Jan 10.00 am |
Winter birds of Morecambe Bay
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Sat 13 Feb 10.00 am |
Woodland management at Lord's Wood, Giggleswick Join Andrew Hinde for coppicing work in this lovely wood. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to walk to the site. For additional information and to confirm call Andrew on 015242 42021. |
Sun 14 Feb 10.00 am |
Bird boxing Meet at the Millennium Gardens in Settle to help out with the maintenance of bird boxes. For additional information call John Osborne on 07967 971523. |
Thurs 18 Feb 8.00 pm |
The Three Peaks Project Illustrated talk by Steve Hastie on the work of the National Park to conserve our local hills. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Sat 20 Feb 10.30 am |
Mosses at Borrins farm Join Helen Sergeant to explore the mosses of this lovely site. Meet at Borrins Farm, Grid Ref SD 784748. Please call Helen beforehand on 01729 860379 for further information. |
Sat 27 Feb 10.00 am |
Winter birds at Long Preston Deeps Join Adrian Shepherd and Brian Shorrock to enjoy the birdlife on this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport, bring welly boots and waterproofs. For further information call David Tayler on 01729 825953. |
Wed 3 March 7.30 pm |
Otters in the Aire Valley Illustrated talk by Don Vine, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Tues 9 March 7.30 pm . |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along.NOTE change of location for March 9th Planning Meeting to the Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Settle (Opposite Victoria Hall). |
Wed 17 March 7.30 pm |
Tales from a Small Island Illustrated presentation on the wildlife of the Shetlands, by Tony Dilger, wildlife photographer. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Wed 21 April 7.30 pm |
An introduction to aquatic invertebrates Illustrated talk by Sharon and Peter Flint at Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
Sat 1 May 10.00 am |
Bentham in the spring A circular walk with David Fisher around Robert Hall. Meet at Settle Pool at 10.00 or Mill Lane , Low Bentham at 10.30. For additional information call Dave Tayler on 01729 825953. |
Sun 9 May 4 am |
Dawn Chorus Walk Walk with John Osborne at the Ingleton Glens. Meet at Ingleton Market Place at SD 695733. Entrance fee applicable. Contact John the previous evening to check weather and confirm a place on 07967 971523. |
Sat 15 May 10.00 am |
Red Squirrels of Snaizeholme Join Terry Whitaker and National Park Species Officer Ian Court at Mirk Pot Farm in Widdale. Meet at 10.00 at Ribblehead in the lay by the tea van!! For additional information call Terry Whitaker on 01524 262269. |
| Sat 15 May | National Moth night: This year's theme is bats and moths. It is likely that we will have an event at the Hoffman Kiln near Langcliffe, but htis is still in the planning stage, so please check first |
Sat 22 May 10.00 am |
Hedgerow Surveying around Bentham A training course for a new project surveying local hedges. For the field training day join Terry Whitaker and meet at Waterscales Bridge, Greystone Gill Lane (SD 692681) at 10.00 am. Advance registration is essential. For additional information call Terry Whitaker on 01524 262269 |
Wed 2 June 10.30 am |
Rare flowers of Cumbria Explore a range of sites in east Cumbria. Contact Mike Canaway for details. 01729 823808 |
Thur 3 June 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at Settle Town Hall. (Please note change of date and location) |
Wed 9 June 10.00 am |
Botanical Recording in VC 65 Join Mike Canaway surveying the area around Great Knoutberry Hill. Contact Mike to confirm the event, meeting point is SD779 880 ( Coal Rd / Bridleway) 01729 823808 |
Thurs 24 June 7.00 pm |
Botany at Borrins Join Helen Sergeant to explore the flowers of this lovely site. Meet at Borrins Farm Grid Ref SD 784748. Please call Helen beforehand on 01729 860379 for further information. |
Wed 30 June 10.00 am |
Botanical Recording in VC 65 Join Mike Canaway surveying the area around Wold Fell. Contact Mike on 01729 823808 to confirm the event, meeting point is SD805 851 ( Redshaw Bridge ). |
Sat 26 June 10.30 am |
Moughton Meander - EVEN POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE Join Mike Canaway to explore the delights of this quiet corner of Crummackdale. Meet at SD 772707 at the junction of the tracks on Crummack Lane . Call Mike for more details on 01729 823808. Boots, waterproofs and packed lunch required. |
Sat 3 July 10.00 am |
An introduction to aquatic invertebrates All day field outing with entomologists Sharon and Peter Flint . Comparing life in the River Wenning with pools on Austwick Moss. Meet at Lairgill car park, High Bentham (GR SD 671693). Call Dave Tayler on 01729 825953 for details. |
Tues 6 July 7.00 pm |
Langcliffe to the Ribble Join Mike and Judith exploring the area between the village and the river. Meet at the Old School car park. Call Mike for more details. |
Sat 10 July 10.00 am |
Botanical Recording in VC 65 Join Helen Sergeant surveying the area around Mossy Bottom. Contact Helen to confirm the event, meeting point is SD 777 844 (Dent Head Viaduct). |
Thurs 12 August 10.00 am |
Practical management at Lord's Pasture SSSI Help out Andrew Hinde in controlling the ragwort and brambles at this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call Andrew on 015242 42021 for information. |
Thurs 2 September 10.00 am |
Make hay while the sun shines! Help out Andrew Hinde in hay-making at this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call Andrew on 015242 42021 for more information and to confirm the event - it does need dry weather! |
Thurs 9 Sept 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Tourist Information Centre MeetingRoom, First Floor, Settle Town Hall |
Sept TBC |
Outdoor event TBC
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Wed 6 Oct 7.30 pm |
Ribblesdale Crayfish Conservation Project Illustrated Talk by Paul Bradley on this Environment Agency supported project At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
October 27 |
Fungus Foray at Norber Join Archie MacAdam foraging amongst the famous erratics. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport. at 9.30am. Call Royanne for more details 01729 825736 |
Mon 1 Nov 7.30 pm |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Tourist Information Centre MeetingRoom, First Floor, Settle Town Hall |
Tues 16 Nov 7.30 pm |
Annual General Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House. |
| Wed 24 Nov | Freeholders Wood Dormouse Project Illustrated talk by Paul Sheehan, YDNPA Access Ranger Lower Wensleydale. At Townhead court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle. Entrance £2-00 for non-members and £1-00 for members. All welcome |
Join John Osborne in exploring birdlife in the bay and finding out about John's new job in the Morecambe Bay project. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call John on 07967 971523 for information.
| Sat Feb | YWT Coffee morning - Church House Grassington |
| Sat March/April | YNU Conference: 2010 - ----------------------------- - St George Hotel Harrogate |
Please Note:
- 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
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
YNU CONFERENCE 2011 (150th Anniversary Year) Saturday March 19th at the Holiday Inn, Garforth. Topic: The ever-changing flora and fauna of Yorkshire.
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Conservation working parties in Craven Conservation Group local area: |
| Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 for details | Volunteering for Natural England
The Natural England 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 Natural England 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 |
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Meet at 9.30am New Volunteers welcome. Please first contact: Chris Alder or 01756 752448 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 Kinder 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 |
Weblinks you may like
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Weblinks you may like Rainforest-save.blogspot.com - Judith (webeditors) blog on raising money to save wildlife habitats North Craven Herigate Trust - Good articles in past issues. North Craven Historical Research Group - Giggleswick Scar Project Tony Dilger Photography - TG is a new CCG member. Good photos Craven Speakers Club, Skipton - Identifying molluscs- eay online key to garden slugs and snails Yorkshire Dales National Park Biodiversity Action Plan Craven District Council Local Biodiversity Action Plan (outside YDNP) Corio Raptor Care - Providing Care for Sick and Injured Birds of Prey Harlequin ladybird survey - News- A new ladybird has arrived in Britain . But not just any ladybird: this is the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis , the most invasive ladybird on Earth.- Look out for sightings in Craven as it comes north.
Sites that link to us: |
| 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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