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Sunday 7th July 2024 - BDS (British Dragonfly Society) Field Trip to Great Wheal Seton. Meet at 10:30am.
Sunday 7th July 2024 - BDS (British Dragonfly Society) Field Trip to Great Wheal Seton. Meet at 10:30am.
Saturday 30th March 2024 - A day of Practical Conservation Work at Bell Lake Marsh, part of the Red River Local Nature Reserve near Camborne
Leaders: Jo Poland, Cerin Poland & Kevin Gill
Moving off from the meeting point at the bottom of Cuttings Hill, (SW629422), at 11.00am
The last scrub bash session of the season is almost with us!
We will once again be working at our flagship site at Bell Lake Marsh where we will be concentrating on the first part of the marsh (the eastern end), attempting to remove as much Reedmace as possible, as well as tackling the never ending tide of gorse, willow & birch that have sprouted up over the past year. Detailed directions to the meeting place can be found below.
Remember to wear old clothes, it's a messy job if you get carried a way and sparks from the bonfire will damage clothing if you get too close!!! Wellies are a must and don't forget to bring a packed lunch. We will provide tools along with gloves and protective eyewear, however you are more than welcome to bring your own kit if you feel happier using that. For health & safety purposes we will be taking down contact details for all those attending.
As the reserve is largely made up of old tin streaming sites the underlying ground is contaminated so please clean your hands before eating, we will have wipes or you are welcome to bring your own. All are welcome and no previous experience is necessary but please bear in mind that the work is a bit physical so please ask if you have concerns.
You can see photos and read about the ongoing work at our Red River Valley sites, along with the species involved on the Red River Rescuers Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/redriverrescuers/ Why not register and get regular updates?
Hope to see you soon!
Steve, Jo, Cerin & Kevin
Joint Coordinators
Leaders: Jo Poland, Cerin Poland & Kevin Gill
Moving off from the meeting point at the bottom of Cuttings Hill, (SW629422), at 11.00am
The last scrub bash session of the season is almost with us!
We will once again be working at our flagship site at Bell Lake Marsh where we will be concentrating on the first part of the marsh (the eastern end), attempting to remove as much Reedmace as possible, as well as tackling the never ending tide of gorse, willow & birch that have sprouted up over the past year. Detailed directions to the meeting place can be found below.
Remember to wear old clothes, it's a messy job if you get carried a way and sparks from the bonfire will damage clothing if you get too close!!! Wellies are a must and don't forget to bring a packed lunch. We will provide tools along with gloves and protective eyewear, however you are more than welcome to bring your own kit if you feel happier using that. For health & safety purposes we will be taking down contact details for all those attending.
As the reserve is largely made up of old tin streaming sites the underlying ground is contaminated so please clean your hands before eating, we will have wipes or you are welcome to bring your own. All are welcome and no previous experience is necessary but please bear in mind that the work is a bit physical so please ask if you have concerns.
You can see photos and read about the ongoing work at our Red River Valley sites, along with the species involved on the Red River Rescuers Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/redriverrescuers/ Why not register and get regular updates?
Hope to see you soon!
Steve, Jo, Cerin & Kevin
Joint Coordinators
Site Locations
Bell Lake Marsh and Kieve Mill sites
Meeting point at the bottom of Cuttings Hill, Nr Camborne. TR14 0JG (SW629422)
Directions to Bell Lake Marsh: Leave the A30 dual carriageway at the Camborne West exit (Treswithian).
If you are travelling in a westerly direction turn left at the end of the slip road and go all the way around the roundabout and back along the same road to cross over the A30 before turning left on to a minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after the river bridge.
If you are travelling in an easterly direction turn left at the end of the slip road & immediately left again on to a minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after the river bridge.
Please park sensibly and do not obstruct vehicular access along the track.
If you are travelling in a westerly direction turn left at the end of the slip road and go all the way around the roundabout and back along the same road to cross over the A30 before turning left on to a minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after the river bridge.
If you are travelling in an easterly direction turn left at the end of the slip road & immediately left again on to a minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after the river bridge.
Please park sensibly and do not obstruct vehicular access along the track.
Great Wheal Seton site
Meeting point opposite the new fire station, Tolvaddon, TR14 0EJ (SW657418)
Directions to our Great Wheal Seton site, (Tolvaddon meeting point):
If you are travelling in a westerly direction along the A30 from Redruth take the first Camborne (Tolvaddon) exit, signposted “Pool, Camborne, Portreath A3047”. After entering the slip road take the right hand lane signposted “Portreath” & then bear right as you drop down to the traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn right on to the dual carriageway and pass under the A30. Immediately after passing under the A30 turn left on to the minor road. After 80 metres park sensibly along the right hand side of the road, meeting along the road outside the new Fire Station.
If you are travelling in an easterly direction along the A30 from Hayle take the second Camborne exit, signposted “Camborne, Portreath A3047”.After entering the slip road take the left hand lane. Immediately after the traffic lights at the Portreath junction, move into the right hand lane and take the next right, (if you pass under the A30 you have gone too far). After 80 metres park sensibly along the right hand side of the road, meeting along the road outside the new Fire Station.
Please park sensibly along the road and do not obstruct vehicular access to the Fire Station
If you are travelling in a westerly direction along the A30 from Redruth take the first Camborne (Tolvaddon) exit, signposted “Pool, Camborne, Portreath A3047”. After entering the slip road take the right hand lane signposted “Portreath” & then bear right as you drop down to the traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn right on to the dual carriageway and pass under the A30. Immediately after passing under the A30 turn left on to the minor road. After 80 metres park sensibly along the right hand side of the road, meeting along the road outside the new Fire Station.
If you are travelling in an easterly direction along the A30 from Hayle take the second Camborne exit, signposted “Camborne, Portreath A3047”.After entering the slip road take the left hand lane. Immediately after the traffic lights at the Portreath junction, move into the right hand lane and take the next right, (if you pass under the A30 you have gone too far). After 80 metres park sensibly along the right hand side of the road, meeting along the road outside the new Fire Station.
Please park sensibly along the road and do not obstruct vehicular access to the Fire Station
Cornwall Wildlife Trust Offices, Five Acres, Allet, Truro TR4 9DJ - (SW793485)
Parking just inside the entrance or alternatively in the triangle between B3284 and entrance to the site.
Parking just inside the entrance or alternatively in the triangle between B3284 and entrance to the site.