Notices
Nature Group On-line Portfolio
An on-line portfolio for members has been launched
Members are invited to join the on-line portfolio but numbers are limited and will be on a 'first come first served' basis. The portfolio members will be able to show their images to other portfolio members and receive their comments / critique while also being able to review and comment on the images of other portfolio members.
If you are interested in participating in the portfolio please contact John Bebbington FRPS at: john.bebbingtonfrps@ukonline.co.uk John will respond promptly to all enquiries.
Please note: The On-line Portfolio does not operate within this website - it is totally separate and can only be accessed by nature group members who register with John.
Calendar of Events & Field Meetings 2008
Saturday September 27th 2008, 10.30am
Mere Sands Wood, Rufford, Merseyside.
Meeting place: Reserve car park at 10-30 am
Leaders: John and Sheila Weir Cost Car parking £1.00 Subjects of interest: Fungi
Items to bring: Stout shoes/boots, packed lunch and waterproofs.
Additional: Disabled access around the Reserve.
Contact: John & Sheila Weir, - details in the Spring 2008 issue of The Iris
Due to the unpredictability of the appearance of fungi it would be wise to contact the leaders a couple of days before the meeting.
Friday October 3rd – Sunday October 5th, 2008
The Nature Photographers’ Joint Convention
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1AU
The Nature Group has been invited to join the Nature Photographers’ Portfolio, the Nature Photographers’ Society and the Zoological Photographic Club to hold a Joint Convention.
The Hayes Conference Centre is very close to J28 on the M1. The package is all-inclusive and non-negotiable. All rooms are of a high-quality with ensuite bathrooms. All meals from afternoon tea on Friday, October 3rd, to Sunday lunch on Sunday, October 5th, are included. The convention will enjoy exclusive use of a conference hall, with two small attached meeting rooms. The centre is set in its own spacious and beautiful grounds with ample parking adjacent to the accommodation. You are advised to book before 30th April 2008. Details in the Spring 2008 issue of The Iris
Saturday October 11th 2008, 10.00am
Ebernoe Common NNR (West Sussex)
Grid ref. SU 976 278
Meeting place: Car park next to Ebernoe church.
Leader: Chris Wood
Subjects of interest: Ancient woodland with 600 recorded species of fungi.
Items to bring: Wellies and packed lunch.
Contact: Chris Wood or Adrian Davies - details in the Spring 2008 issue of The Iris
Due to the unpredictability of the appearance of fungi it would be wise to contact the leader a couple of days before the meeting.
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 2008
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
Thursday October 16th 2008 at 10-30 am
Padley Gorge Woodlands & Longshore Estate.
Meeting place: Marked roadside parking on the B6521 adjacent to the two stiles into the venues.
Grid ref: On two sheets,110 and 119,the latter shows marginally more of the area.SK 258 800
Leader: Robert Hawksworth FRPS
Cost: None
Interest: 2007 was the worst year in my memory for fungi,surely we can’t have two such years? The Longshore estate is usually good for fungi,as are the Padley Gorge Woodlands. Good waterfalls also are a feature in the Padley Gorge.
Items to bring: Stout shoes/boots,packed lunch and waterproofs.
Additional info: No wheelchair access to either site but possible with great care on arm crutches.
Cafe at Grindleford Railway station.
Contact: Robert Hawksworth - details in the Spring 2008 issue of The Iris
Due to the unpredictability of the appearance of fungi it would be wise to contact the leader a couple of days before the meeting.
Saturday October 18th 2008 at11am
Location: Dunham Massey (National Trust).
Meeting place: At the membership and enquiries kiosk near the car park.
Grid ref. Sheet 109 SJ 735 874. Follow the signs from junction 7 of the M56 or A56 Altrincham.
Leader: Tony Bond FRPS.
Cost: Car park £4.00 (2007), N.T. members free.
Subjects of interest: Fungi, Fallow deer.
Items to bring: Stout shoes, packed lunch (restaurant on site).
Contact: Tony Bond FRPS - details in the Spring 2008 issue of The Iris
Due to the unpredictability of the appearance of fungi it would be wise to contact the leader a couple of days before the meeting.
Courses
John Bebbington FRPS will be running the following courses in 2008
Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June
Nature Photography in the Heart of Dorset
Monday 20 – Wednesday 22 October
Photographing the Patterns of Nature
Both of the above courses will be held at The Kingcombe Centre.
Website: www.kingcombecentre.org.uk
Email: office@kingcombecentre.org.uk
Tel: 01300 320684
Friday 18 – Tuesday 22 July
Insect Photography
Preston Montford Field Centre, nr Shrewsbury
Website: http://www.field-studies-council.org/2008/courseinfo.aspx?id=257
Email: enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org
Tel: 0845 330 7378