Calendar of Events & Field Meetings 2010
Newtown Linford Village (Leicestershire)
Meeting Place Park entrance (in centre of village)
Leader Gianpiero Ferrari
Date October 9th or 10th at 6 am, depending on weather (confirm by telephone a week in advance)
Car parking As directed on the day
Subjects of interest Deer rutting
Bring stout shoes, warm clothing, a waterproof and a packed lunch.
There is a pub and restaurants in the village.
Additional Information: Lenses of 400-500mm are recommended for deer and a shorter zoom for autumn colours
Full details in the Spring and Summer issues of The Iris
Jodrell Bank Arboretum
Off A535 Holmes Chapel - Chelford road - 8 miles from J18 of M6 motorway
Meeting Place Jodrell Bank Arboretum
Grid Ref. SJ 796714
Leader Tony Bond FRPS
Day and date Saturday October 16th at 10 am
Car parking £2.00 per head
Main subjects of interest Fungi
Bring Stout shoes and a packed lunch. There is also a café on site.
We may move to the nearby Quinta Arboretum at Swettenham in the afternoon.
Full details in the Spring and Summer issues of The Iris.
Calendar of Events & Field Meetings 2011
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh, Lancashire
Date: Sunday 23rd January 2011, 10.00 am
Meeting place: Meet in the car park (free) approximately 40m on the left after entering the park.
Grid ref: O.S. 109, SJ 644986
Directions: Follow brown signs for Pennington Flash, from A580, A572 or A579
Leader: Tony Bond FRPS
Those of you seeking an antidote to Christmas (and West Brom supporters) are invited to join Tony Bond on a midwinter fungal foray. Before questioning Tony's state of mind, the explanation is that the target species, the very attractive Velvet Shank, is only found at this time of year.
Wear sensible winter clothing and footwear.
The paths are good but can be slippery in winter. There is little walking involved.
It is envisaged that the foray will be over by lunch time.
There is a pub and restaurant close by.
In the afternoon you can explore other parts of the park if you wish.
Full details, including contact telephone number will be in the winter issue of The Iris.
Date & time: April 2011 (date to be finalised)
Location: British Wildlife Centre
Details: David Osborn
FRPS (a past Chairman of the Nature Group) will be organising another
day of photography at the British Wildlife Centre. The day will be allocated
exclusively to David's group - no one else will have access. This will be an
excellent opportunity to practise your skills and techniques. The cost
for the day will be the standard BWC fee (£75 per person in 2010).
Due to the nature of the booking a minimum of 7 attendees is required
for it to go ahead. It will be necessary to pre book and pay in
advance. To reserve your place forward your cheque for £75 per person
made payable to 'David Osborn'. Payment must be made in advance. If
you subsequently need to cancel a full refund will be given as long as
you cancel before 01 March 2011. After 01.03.2011 a full refund can
only be offered if your place can be re-sold.
For more information contact David at: poppyland3@aol.com or www.davidosbornphotography.co.uk
Full details of the centre and the Wildlife photographic days an be found at the official BWC web-site: www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Courses
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October 2010
Fungi Workshop - North Norfolk
David Osborn will be running another of his successful fungi workshops.
To contact David email: poppyland3@aol.com or www.davidosbornphotography.co.uk
Last updated 03/08/10