Sorby Natural History Society (Sheffield)
Lichen Meeting to Newstead Abbey Grounds
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Leader: Craig Levy
Contact: Steve Price, email: lichenrecords@sorby.org.uk
Newstead Abbey, once the historic home of Lord Byron, is surrounded by parkland for which there are no lichen records.
Nottingham City Council who own the Abbey and grounds are keen for us to record on the site and will offer free access if attendees names are provided beforehand. So, if by 29 August, attendees can let Steve Price know of their intention to attend free entry should be able to be organised. Otherwise the normal entry fee of £6.00 per car will apply or £2.00 per person if entering on foot.
Newstead Abbey is towards the south-east of the Sorby Recording area about 5km south of the outskirts of Mansfield. Meet at 10.30am at the main car park (grid ref. SK541540). The entrance gate to the property is on the A60 at Ravenshead (grid ref. SK556545).
As always beginners are most welcome as are Members wishing to study areas of interest other than lichens. The plan is for a full day meeting so do bring along a drink and lunch as well as the obligatory hand lens and note book.
a map of the area can be viewed at: http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=454117&Y=354025&A=Y&Z=120