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CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP NEWSLETTER 2014 |
CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP EVENTS Google Calendar - Events Jan-Dec 2014 (Also see list below)
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| Sat 11 Jan 09:30 - 15:00 |
Woodland conservation in Cleatop Wood – Part 1 Meet in Greenfoot Car Park, Settle. Enjoy a day carrying out practical conservation work in Cleatop Wood near Settle. No previous experience needed. Bring old, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch, hot drink and sturdy footwear. Tools and work gloves provided. We will begin with a half hour walk from Settle to Cleatop Wood. The practical work will be light and suitable for a wide range of fitness. Back to Settle for 3pm. We are sorry that the event is only suitable for adults and is run by CCG in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. If you would like further details please contact <dominick@env.leeds.ac.uk>. |
| Wed 15 Jan 19:00 |
Curry night at the Rushee Restaurant, Settle It’s the bargain curry evening, bring a bottle and a friend. Please confirm with Dave by Monday 13th if you wish to come. Contact Dave on 07972 162339 or <david.tayler@ydmt.org> |
| Mon 27 Jan 19:30 |
Climate change Part 1: Past and future impacts on the landscapes and drainage of the Yorkshire Dales Illustrated presentation by Dr Aidan Foley. Climate change is one of the principal forces controlling the existing landscapes and surface (and sub-surface) drainage across the Yorkshire Dales. From the deposition of the Carboniferous limestone in warm tropical seas, to the awesome erosive power of glaciers over the last several ice ages, the influence of climate on the Dales is both ubiquitous and profound. This talk will place the modern landscape within its geological and climatological contexts, and conclude with a short review of predicted impacts of ongoing climate change in the region. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £3 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
| Mon 10 Feb 19:30 | Climate change Part 2: Myth busting - a global view Illustrated presentation by Dr Dominick Spracklen of the University of Leeds, focused on his research into global and tropical trends. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £3 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
| Thu 13 Feb | Not a CCG event - |
| Sat 22 Feb 11:30 |
Winter birds on the Long Preston floodplain Meet at Cow Bridge, on the River Ribble between Long Preston and Wigglesworth. Join Adrian Shepherd and Dave Tayler for a joint outing with the Rochdale Naturalists. Bring outdoor clothes suitable for the day, wellies and a packed lunch. The length of the walk will depend on the weather. Contact Dave on 07972 162339 or <david.tayler@ydmt.org> for further details. |
| 25 Feb | Not a CCG event - (But Judith A of CCG will probably be going) |
| Sat 1 March 09:30 - 15:00 |
Woodland conservation in Cleatop Wood Part – 2 Meet in Greenfoot Car Park, Settle. Enjoy a day carrying out practical conservation work in Cleatop Wood near Settle. No previous experience needed. Bring old, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch, hot drink and sturdy footwear. Tools and work gloves provided. We will begin with a half hour walk from Settle to Cleatop Wood. The practical work will be light and suitable for a wide range of fitness. Back to Settle for 3pm. We are sorry that the event is only suitable for adults and is run by CCG in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. If you would like further details please contact <dominick@env.leeds.ac.uk>. |
| Thurs 6 March 19:30 |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House, Settle. |
| Mon 10 March 19:30 |
Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme Illustrated presentation by David Tayler of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust on this major Heritage Lottery Fund programme being developed. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £3 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome. |
| Boxes with a green background have been added/modified since the January Hard copy of the Newsletter was produced. Look out for a new Hardcopy edition of the newsletter in April with more summer and autumn events | |
| Sat 15 March | Cumbria BBS trip to look at Mosses. |
| Sat 22 March | Not a CCG Event: YNU Event: Sat 22 Mar - YNU conference at York ‘Museums and Natural History - the Modern Perspective’. |
| Wed 26 March 10:00 |
Wildlife at Leighton Moss Join Maureen Ellis and an RSPB Ranger for a guided tour of the Moss with possible otters, red deer, bittern booming and wetland birds. RSPB members free entry, non-members entry fee of £4, plus a small charge for the Ranger to all attending. Bring warm clothes and lunch, easy walking on tracks between hides. Please contact Maureen Ellis < mstay7465@aol.com> for further information and to confirm so the Ranger can be booked. Meet at Leighton Moss at 10 a.m. |
| Mon 14 April 19:30 |
If caves could talk; an archaeological tour of local caves Illustrated presentation and display of collected cave artefacts and specimens by local caver John Thorpe. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £3 for non-members and £1 for members All welcome. |
| Wed 30 April 10:45 |
Upland birds and management in the Forest of Bowland Join Jude Lane of RSPB to explore the Langden Valley. Meet at Settle pool at 10.00 to share transport or at SD633512 on the Trough of Bowland Road at 10:45. The walk will be on rough tracks covering about 5 miles with some moderate gradients and a 100m steeper climb at the start. Nearest public toilets are in Dunsop Bridge. Contact <Jude.Lane@rspb.org.uk> for further information. |
| Sun 11 May | Cleatop Park Wood -
Practical Conservation Work |
| Sat 17 May 10:00 |
Barbondale in springtime Join Roger and Liz Neale to explore this super dale. Meet 10:00, at Barbon Church, SD630 825. Bring lunch. The area offers the chance to see a variety of woodland and upland birds including redstart and pied flycatcher. For further information contact Roger on 01524 241155. |
| Sat 24 May: 10am-12pm | First Steps in Lichen Identification at Ingleton Churchyard. Workshop led by Judith Allinson as part ofIngleton Overground Underground Festival.There will be an indoor session first introducing you to the structure of lichens and showing some lichens brought in on twigs. . Then we will test the newly written Lichen Trail around the churchyard. Handlenses provided. Booking advisable:- 01729 822138. Adults £5-00, children £1-00 (includes cup of tea and handouts) |
| Sat 24 May: 2pm-4pm | Beginners Mosses for All - Chapel le Dale Churchyard. If you would like transport from Ingleton meet at the Community Centre at 1.30pm. This workshop for absolute beginners is part of the Ingleton Overground Underground Festival. Hand lenses available for loan and handouts provided. Booking adviable:- 01729 822138. Cost: Adults: £10.00, Children £1-00. (CCG members contact Judith to ask about discount) |
| Sat 24 May: 6pm-7pm | Wildflowers of Ingleton Churchyard. See the delightful book "Wildflowers of the Ingleton churchyards" written and illustrated by Doris Cairns. she will lead a walk round the churchyard to find examples of the flowers. followed by light refreshments. Free. (donations) Part of the Ingleton Overground Underground Festival. |
| Sat 24 May: 7.00for 7.30 to 8.45 pm | Flowers of the Settle Carlisle Line Illustrated talk. at Ingleton Church. given by Judith allinson. This is another opportunity to see this popular presentation - concentrating on Flowers Growing in the area between Hellifield and Dent Station. (but any of these flowers grow around Ingleton too) Judith took part in the appeal to keep the Settle Carlisle line open in the 1980s. Craven Conservation Group had permission from British Rail then to carry out a botanical survey of part of the line. So there will be a little memorabilia from the period too.Part of the Ingleton Overground Underground Festival. |
| Sun 1 June 14:00 |
Globeflower Walk Join Michael Southworth exploring the side of Ingleborough at the peak time for these wonderful flowers. Meet at Ribblehead Quarry SD767 788 for a 3 mile walk over rocky and uneven ground but without difficult gradients to overcome. For further details contact Michael on 07415 606130. |
| Sat 7 June 11:00 Note later start |
Scout Scar Join Mike Canaway to visit this fantastic site with Horseshoe Vetch, Fly Orchid, Fairy Foxglove, Rare Spring-sedge, Hoary & Common Rock-rose and much more. Meet at the second of two car parks on the minor road from Kendal to Underbarrow at SD489924. Note there is no access to this road direct from the A591 so go to the next roundabout (Plumgarths), take the A5284 back towards Kendal, after 1.5 km turn right and follow this until the junction with the Underbarrow road is reached, Turn right and proceed for about 2km to the car park. Walking is easy and mainly flat with an optional excursion to the base of the scar. For additional information call Mike Canaway on 01729 823808. |
Wed 11 June |
Evening walk to Cleatop Wood |
| Thurs 12 June 19:30 |
Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House, Settle. |
Wed 25 June |
Botanical recording in VC65 – Arten Gill |
Tue 1 July |
Heysham Holiday (Note this is not on 5th July as formerly stated) |
| 12 July | Austwick Moss and Lawkland Moss. YNU Field Meeting. CCG members and other "Beginners" are invited to attend the guided walk led by Judith Allinson 10am- 12pm concentrating on plants. THe YNU specialists will be surveying their specialist groups from beetles or caddisflies or from lichens to fungi all day. If you have an interest in a special group you will be welcome to join the relevant specialist. A meeting will be held at Dalesbridge Centre in the late afternoon to report on findings. Due to very limited parking - if possible please share cars, suggested meet at 9.45 at Settle Pool car park. For further details contact Judith on 01729 822138.. |
| Wed 6 Aug | Monkey business - VC 65 Recording of Monkeybeck Scar. at your own risk join the VC65 recording team to descend the steep and deeply incised gill traversing through acidic and limestone geological strata. Exposure to steep gradients and unexpected vertical drops needs extreme care. habitats suggest we might find something of interest. Meet at Dent Station Carpark SD764 876. Info from Mike Canaway: 01729 823808 |
| Wed 13 Aug 2pm-5pm | Wildflowers of Long Preston Deeps. Discover the wildflowers and wetland plants of the Long Preston Wet Grassland Project with local botanist Dr Judith Allinson on land not normally open to the public, beside the River Ribble. Meet at Cow Bridge on th Ribble between Long Preston and Wigglesworth. SD 827569 £2-00. CCG members free. 01729 822138 |
| Thur 14 Aug 7.30-9.15pm | Wildflowers of Settle. Illustrated presentation by Judith Allinson. Through beautiful slides of flowers that are still blooming at this time of year, be led through special places such as Long Preston Deeps, Cleatop Park Wood and Winskill Stones Reserve - Find out what unusual plants grow in our area, both now and earlier in the year. Adults £5-00, Children £1-00 - St John's Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Settle, BD24 9JH ( Profits to Rainforest Fund) |
| Sat 16 Aug | Bowland Beauty Join Mike Canaway for this easy walk in the Dunsop Valley which is mainly on a flat road with some limited off-road excursions. Quite a diverse flora with the rare, but small, Ivy-leaved Bellflower (Wahlenbergia hederacea). From Settle proceed to Wigglesworth, Slaidburn, and on to Dunsop Bridge via Newton. Meet at the public car park with toilets on the right hand side at SD661501. For additional information call Maike Canaway on 01729 823808 |
Thurs 11 Sept |
Planning Meeting |
Mon 22 Sept 19.30 |
The Three Peaks Project |
Mon 13 Oct |
Tiritiri Matangi Island – a model of conservation in New Zealand |
Thurs 23 Oct |
Planning Meeting – 2014 Committee |
Wed 29 Oct |
Fungus Foray |
Mon 10 Nov |
Members Slides |
Thurs 20 Nov |
Annual General Meeting |
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 AGM 2013
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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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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Meet at 9.30am New Volunteers welcome. Please first contact: For more detail of working party activities, contact: 01756 753056 |
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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 For all the dates shown please meet at 09.30 at the Quarry Car Park off Grass Wood Lane (NGR 985652), unless directed otherwise. The location of the work site will be shown on the reverse side of the YWT notice board for those that arrive later in the day. Regular volunteers are reminded to bring the tools with which they were issued. A limited range of tools can be loaned to irregulars. Robust working clothes, and lunch for a full day (weather permitting), are also required. The exact nature of the work will depend on conditions, the number of volunteers present, and the results of contractor's activities. More than one working party may be formed on the day, depending upon priorities and opportunities. All volunteers are asked to be mindful of health and safety issues and our collective responsibility to each other when working. Do not hesitate to ask questions if there are aspects of our work that you would like explained further or that concern you. | |
| 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 |
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 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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