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CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP EVENTS         Jan 2009-Dec 2009

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Events Calendar 2009

Sat 17 Jan

10 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.

Wed 21 Jan

7 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 19 th if you wish to come.

Sat 31 Jan

10 am

Woodland management at Lords Wood, Giggleswick

Join John Osborne for coppicing work in this lovely wood. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to walk to the site. For additional information and to confirm call John on 07967 971523.

Sun 8 Feb

10 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 11 Feb

Not a CCG event:

Cumbria Wildlife Trust Kirby Lonsdale Support Group . Dormice and other small mammals : Slide show and Talk by Tony Marshall 7.30pm Methodist School Room Kirkby Lonsdale. 015242 41155

Wed 25 Feb

7.30 pm

Nature Conservation in the Yorkshire Dales

Illustrated talk by Colin Newlands, Natural England Manager on Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Sat 28 Feb

10 am

Woodland mosses at Lords Wood

Join Mike Canaway to explore the mosses of this lovely wood. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to walk to the site. Please call Mike beforehand on 01729 823808 in case of change of plan.

Mon 9 March

7.30 pm

The work of the RSPB in the North West

Illustrated talk by Tim Youngs, Conservation Officer with the RSPB. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Wed 11 Feb

Not a CCG event:

Cumbria Wildlife Trust Kirby Lonsdale Support Group . Ferns of the North West : Slide show and Talk by Dr Jennifer Newton 7.30pm Methodist School Room Kirkby Lonsdale. 015242 41155

Wed 11 March

7.30 pm .

Planning Meeting

All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry.

 

 

 

 

Wed 18 March

7.30 pm

Red Squirrels in the Dales

Illustrated talk by Ian Court , Species Conservation Officer with the YDNPA. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for

members. All welcome.

Sat 4 April

10 am

Birch pulling at Austwick Moss

Explore this site with Stuart Ralph and help with conservation management. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport. Call Dave Tayler for more details on 01729 825953.

Wed 22 April

7.30 pm

A change of direction; Holsteins to Highlands

Illustrated talk by Hellifield farmer Robert Philip at Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Sat 25 April

10 am

BSBI Botany day in Garsdale

For additional information call Mike Canaway on 01729 823808.

Sun 3 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.

Tues 19 and Wed 20 May

9 am

Woodland flora monitoring at Cleatop Park Local Nature Reserve

Come and help national park staff led by Tim Thom to survey the flora at this local site. Non experts welcome as groups will include experienced botanists. For additional information call Mike Canaway on 01729 823808.

Mon 25 May 7 pm

Spring Flowers Woodland Walk

Enjoy the spring flowers with Roger Neale at Clapham Woods. Meet at the National Park car park in the village.

Tues 2 June

7.30 pm

Planning Meeting

All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry.

Tues 9 June

10.30 am

Rare flowers of Cumbria

Explore a range of sites in east Cumbria including Silverdale and Hale Moss with Helen Sergeant. Meet at Ingleton Community Centre, call Helen on 01729 860379 for details.

14 June Not a CCG event - but it may be of interest: YWT Living churchyard/Institute of Biology Yorkshire Region event at Giggleswick Churchyard in the afternoon.

Sat 20 June

10 am

Moughton Meander

Join Mike Canaway to explore the delights of this quiet corner of Crummackdale. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport. Call Mike for more details on 01729 823808.

CANCELLED: Tues 30 June and Wed 1 July

9 am

CANCELLED:

Grassland flora monitoring at Attermire/Langcliffe Local Nature Reserve

Come and help national park staff led by Tim Thom to survey the flora at this local site. Non experts welcome as groups will include experienced botanists. For additional information call Mike Canaway on 01729 823808. CANCELLED:

Thurs 2 July

9.30 a.m. to about 3.30 p.m

"Thistle stubbing at Plantlife's Winskill Stones nature reserve above Langcliffe, Meet at the reserve car park (a mile out of Langcliffe on the Malham road, grid ref SD835660), and bring waterproofs, boots or stout footwear, gloves and a packed lunch if staying for the day. People coming just for the morning or afternoon are equally welcome. A number of thistle stubbers will be provided, but bringing a spade or scythe could also be useful. Further details from Gerald Light on 01756 753720."

Sat 11 July

10 am

Flora and landscape of Malham Moor

Join Dave Tayler to explore the rich diversity of this classic limestone locality. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport. Call Dave for more details on 01729 825953.

Tues 21 July

1) 10am-midday

 

2) 7.00 pm

Wildlife and conservation at Ribblehead Quarry

This walk will be run twice: Once in morning and once in the evening

Explore the increasing diversity of this fascinating site
on Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. For more information contact Colin Newlands at the
NNR office on 01524242021. Meet outside the quarry entrance at SD 765788.

For more information contact Colin at the NNR office on 015242 42021.

 

 

Wed 29 July

6.30pm

Fern Frolic

Join Mike Canaway in seeking out and identifying some of the more easily recognised ferns around Settle. Meet at Greenfoot Car Park. Call Mike for more details on 01729 823808.

(Note the start time is 6.30pm and the start place is Greenfoot Car Park, not 7pm at Settle Swimming Pool as earlier mentioned on this website earlier in the year)

2 August WILDFLOWERS AND WETLAND PLANTS OF LONG PRESTON DEEPS WALK 2PM

Led by Judith Allinson of Craven Conservation Group. Meet at Cow Bridge, Long Preston
at 2pm (SD 827 569) Details from Judith 01729 822138. Also may be possible to meet at Settle swimming Pool at 1.30pm to share transport, but please contact Judith first.

See also video of CCG Trip to Long Preston Deeps Introduction in 2008

Sat 15 August

9.30 am

Upland alpine flora

Join Mike Canaway exploring Great Shunner Fell in Swaledale. Call Mike for further details, meet to share transport at Settle Swimming Pool.

Thurs 20 August

10.00 am

Practical management at Lords Pasture SSSI

Help out John Osborne in controlling the ragwort and brambles in this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call John on 07967 971523 for >information.

Wed 26 Aug

NEW !!!!!!!!

ALGAE AND LICHENS FOR BEGINNERS WALK with national expert Dr Allan
Pentecost - from Malham via Janet's Foss to Gordale.

Join Dr Allan Pentecost and Craven Conservation Group to learn about two new groups
of plants: Algae and lichens. . For example the black streaks on Malham Cover are
not soot left by Tom of the Water Babies. Nor are they lichens!! They are a special
type of very ancient organism called blue-green bacteria or blue-green algae .

Meet at Settle Swimming Pool at 10am to share transport or at Malham Information
Centre at 10.30am. Bring strong footwear and a packed lunch. Distance 4 miles -
Duration 3 - 4 Hours. Details: 01729 822138. It would be helpful if you could let us know you are coming, but if not, just turn up.

Thurs 27 August

10.00 am

Make hay while the sun shines!

Help out John Osborne in hay-making at this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call John on 07967 971523 for more information and to confirm the event - it does need dry weather!

Wed 2 Sept

6.30 pm

Trees around Settle

Join Mike Canaway discovering and learning how to identify trees around the town. Will any of them qualify as 'Veteran trees?' Meet at Settle Police Station on Duke Street .

Tues 8 Sept

7.30 pm

Planning Meeting

All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry.

Sat 19 Sept

 

An algae and lichens walk

Led by Judith Allinson
Meet at Settle Swimming Pool Car Park at 10am to share transport or Malham YDNP Car Park and Info Centre at 10.30am. Walk via Janet's foss to Gordale. (Allan Pentecost will not be here as formerly advertised)

Sat 19 Sept National Moth Night Event at Hoffman Kiln, Langcliffe. 7.15pm. Bring torches, and strong footwear.

Wed 7 Oct

7.30 pm

Hay Time Update

Illustrated talk by Don Gamble, Hay Time Project Officer on progress of the project since 2006. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Wed 21 Oct

7.30 pm

Maritime Alps ; Landscape and Sustainable tourism

Illustrated talk by Hilary and Wilf Fenten. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Wed 28 October

 

Fungus Foray

Join Archie Macadam to visit Lord's Wood, Pasture and surrounding area. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool 10am. Please contact Dave Tayler if you wish to attend on 01729 825953

Tues 3 Nov

7.30 pm

Planning Meeting

All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at Horton Quarry.

Tues 17 Nov

7.30 pm

Annual General Meeting

All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House, Settle.

Tues 24 Nov Members' slides evening
An opportunity to show those slides and digital images collected during the field season or that we have not seen before at Townheadcourt. Please contact Dave Tayler beforehand.

 

 

Sat 14 Feb YWT Coffee morning - Church House Grassington
Sat 4 April YNU Conference: 2009 - Environmental Corridors - St George Hotel Harrogate (Note this is two weeks later than on YNU membership Card)

 

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


Kirkby Lonsdale Supporters Branch of Cumbria Wildlife Trust - details from 015242 41155

     
     
     
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Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU)

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

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Natural England

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
(Contact Ann Gill, telephone 01943 830215, for further details. These meets are especially suitable for families and children) Other committee members are at: 01756 796967 and 01756 753176

Sat 8 January: Birdsong Event: Tapes, games and activities. Water Street School, Skipton


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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Grassington Coffee Morning - Grass Wood
Sat 14 Feb 2009 - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Church House, Grassington. on the Square.


Grass Wood Work Party Days

Work parties at Grass Wood (grid ref. SD 985652) Meet at the reserve car park.  Bring gloves and a flask of coffee. We will be doing general maintenance jobs. 
Meet at 9.30am

New Volunteers welcome. Please first contact: Chris Alder or 01756 752448

  2009
  Jan Feb March
Sat   10 24 7 21 7 21
Wed 7 14 28 11 25 11 25

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 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
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Weblinks you may like

Weblinks you may like

Bradford Botany Group

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

Conservation and church

Craven Speakers Club, Skipton -

English names of mosses

Friends of Dales Rail

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.





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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