Relaunch of the Wednesday Morning Lichen Chat and Improvement Group for the 2022-2023 season
Relaunch of the Tuesday Evening Lichen Chat and Improvement Group for the 2022-2023 season. These meetings will continue fortnightly from now.
This is a Discussion / Brainstorming Meeting via Zoom open to BLS members and anyone interested.
organised by Judith Allinson for the BLS who writes:
"It is planned to have three such meetings on this topic via Zoom and we have arranged to hold the first during "Lichens for All" month.
The date of the second meeting will be planned at this meeting. We especially value young people's views
The first is this Tuesday 9 Aug at 7pm. to 8.30pm.
The aim is to have brainstorming sessions on the following topics:
By "young people" I am thinking of people between 7yrs and 35 yrs and "of all backgrounds" to be as inclusive as possible.
I will record the points from the discussions.
I hope the discussions will be useful to
a) People who want to encourage young people to be more interested in nature
b) Any young people who may come to this meeting, to answer their questions
c) People of the future in general - because the lichenologists of the future need to start training now! It takes a few years to build up experience.
d) The BLS, including council.
I hope that people will feel inspired to do something as a result of these discussions, but no-one is committed to carry out individual suggestions.
If you cannot attend this first meeting but would like to attend one of the two following ones (and even suggest a different night of the week) please let me know. at zoom-improvement@britishlichensociety.org.uk
Please can you register for this meeting: The Zoom Link for this Tuesday Aug 9, 2022 07:00 PM London is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOqtqTIrGNHXv4ODdFJxT34B3CgYc1_F
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting."
Visitors to the RHS Hilltop – The home of Gardening Science – were introduced to the wonderful world of lichen during a talk and walk on the 3rd August.
Meeting at the Curry Rivel churchyard, Somerset, at 11.00 am on Wednesday10 August.
This is a Frank Dobson Commemoration event.
GR ST391254 Postcode TA10 0HQ.
Please bring packed lunch and your memories of Frank Dobson as himself or from his books and other publications. We will be taking photos of people using his book identifying lichens in the field. This will be a good social catch-up.
Curry Rivel churchyard has been chosen because Frank surveyed the lichens there in 1991. And it is also a convenient meeting point for those of us from Gloucestershire and from Devon.
A walk at Ramsham Nature Reserve near Tavistock, to discover the wealth of lichens at this newly created nature reserve.
Meeting at 11 am at the car park for a walk through the nature reserve. The walk will be led by Amy Hookway. There is no need to book, but if you are running late, Amy can be contacted on 07592 335394
The walk is scheduled to end about 1pm, but people are welcome to stay longer.
Everyone interested in lichen is welcome, but this walk is ideal for those new to lichen. Hand lens and field guides will be available for use.
The land was only recently purchased and in its infancy as a Nature Reserve, but holds many wonderful lichens in various habitats, from trees along the River Tavy, granite boulders, an old stone barn and coppiced Hazel woodlands and Willow wetlands all within easy strolling distance from the car park.
Facilities: There are compost loos, but as yet no running water, so it is best for people to bring a flask/water bottle. Amy intends to bring flapjack and cakes for everyone to share.
This walk is part of a month-long series of Frank Dobson commemorative events.
Wednesday 03 August
‘Looking for lichens on the trees, walls and pavements of Petersfield town centre’.
Meet at 09.30 in the square next to St. Peter’s church. The walk will last for approximately two and a half hours. Everyone is welcome.
Meet in the centre of the village, near the arch. DL11 6LA
This is an informal walk with Sue and Les Knight
Suitable footware and clothing recommended
Please contact Sue Knight to register and for further details ( sueknight10@btinternet.com )
This is a Frank Dobson commemorative event.
4th Sept - North West Wales meeting at Tanrallt, Cwm Prysor nr Trawsfynydd, SH78423868
There are revised meeting instructions re. meeting place. Please meet at the lay-by marked on the attached map NGR: SH78423868.
Please share cars wherever possible to ensure there is enough room in the layby and/or drop people off and find somewhere else close that is safe to park.
Please confirm with Tracey Lovering if you plan to attend the meeting via WhatsApp or texting on 07710 2357066 or email tracey.lichens@gmail.com
The meet time is 10.30.
Access to the site at Tanrallt Farm (RSPB) is good but on site the going can be tough. Option to survey the more accessible disused railway line or to explore the upland rocks.
Gethin Elias (RSPB Tanrallt & Lake Vyrynwy Warden) will be joining us on the day.
Focus on: disused railway and upland rocks of Craig Aderyn on RSPB owned land. Railway line Altitude: 344 m; Craig Aderyn Altitude 420 m.
This event is organised by Cennau Cymru/Wales Lichen Recording Group
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED
7th August - South West Wales meeting at the Bishop’s Palace, Lamphey, Pembrokeshire
NGR: SN0183 0094
Frank Dobson commemoration meeting
Access & parking: Take secondary road towards Court Hotel and the Bishop’s Palace (CADW sign). Park outside the Palace where the road widens SN01790097. Take the footpath running along the castle north wall to the side entrance if the main entrance is closed.
Focus on: lowland calcareous rock and mortar of a scheduled building. The Bishop’s Palace is managed by CADW. Altitude: 15 m.
Please message Tracey Lovering if you plan to attend via WhatsApp or texting on 07710 235706
This event is organised by Cennau Cymru/Wales Lichen Recording Group