Events For the South West

county: Dorset
location: RSPB Radipole Lake, Weymouth.
where to meet: Meet at the visitor centre in the swannery carpark, weymouth.
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 20:00
end time: 11:30
contact phone number : 01305778313
additional information: Booking for this event is essential, contact the RSPB visitor centre on 01305778313.
Free event. Please bring along a torch and warm clothing. There are charges for the car park.

county: Devon
location: Ideford Common SSSI, SX 904 791
where to meet: Meet at Main Car Park entrance. Driving from Exeter, leave A380 at B3192 junction (signed Teignmouth), continue across roundabout towards Teignmouth and take 1st right. Follow road until just after first bend (50m)and free car park is on the right.
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 20:30
end time: 11:30
contact phone number : 01626 215742
additional information: Please bring a torch, warm clothes and suitable footwear to this valuable lowland heath site. FREE event, no booking necessary, please use contact number if weather looking uncertain. Organised by Teignbridge Countryside Rangers.

county: Cornwall
location: National Trust Trelissick Gardens, Feock, Nr. Truro. Map Ref. SW838396 where to meet: Meet at Trelissick Gardens car park (follow the B3289 from Playing Place, Truro to King Harry ferry. Trelissick is on the right before the ferry). Ordinance Survey map ref. SW838396 - go right through to the walled area at the bottom of the car park. Follow the Moth Group signs into the gardens, and there should be a number of Cornwall Moth Group member's traps operating on the lawns adjacent to the paths in amongst the Woodland areas.
region: South West
date: Saturday, 15th May 2010
start time: 8.30 p.m.
end time: any time up to around midnight
contact phone number : 01872-861032 additional information:
Attendance: Free to all ages with wheelchair access. Prior booking is essential. Visitors please phone Hannah Dorking (Events Secretary) on 01-872-861032. Please bring a torch for walking between traps and a portable seat if you need one. CMG Members intending to come along, please contact Tony James 01-736-763705 or via email. Any CMG members bringing a moth-trap should aim to get there at least ½ hour before to set up.

county: Gloucestershire
location: Chedworth Nature Reserve. SP 052134
where to meet: Parking at Chedworth Roman Villa. This is well signposted in the local area.
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 8pm
end time: Midnight
contact phone number : 01453 882134 & 07789 361874
additional information: Free event which will include a demonstration of mist netting by Gloucestershire Bat Group. Open to all ages but note some steep steps at entrance to reserve. A reserve leaflet with directions is available.

county: Dorset
location: Winspit, SY977762
where to meet: As vehicle access will be strictly limited (it is a private road) park in Worth Matrvers car park (SY973777) and walk down the public footpath to the seashore at Winspit.
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 2030
end time: ?
contact phone number : 01747 822577, 07791 247374
additional information: The walk down the footpath and track takes approximately 20 minutes. Visitors must bring a torch for the return to civilisation and warm clothing is advised.

Bat detectors would be very useful.

Please telephone your intention to attend prior to the event.

county: Devon
location: Warren lane car park, Dartington Estate, Totnes, Devon. OS Grid Reference: SX7993963118
where to meet: Meet at Warren lane car park, Dartington Estate, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EG.
region: South West
date: 14th, 15th and 16th May
start time: 8:15pm
end time: 9:30/10:00pm
contact phone number : 07754134904
additional information: The event is free, but please call to book as there are limited spaces available. There is unfortunately no disabled access as the event is in the woods, down a rough track. Please bring one hand torch per person and wear suitable shoes for rough terrain. This is a theatrical event is organised by Elly Stevens as a part of her practice for the Masters course in Arts and Ecology at Darington College of Arts.

county: Devon
location: Saltram House, near Plymouth, car park SX522555 where to meet: Saltram House car park (SX522555)
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 8:30pm
end time: late
contact phone number : 01626 779543
additional information: From the Plymouth A38 Marsh Mills roundabout follow the signs for Plympton (B3416). Continue straight on for 0.7 miles, past the pedestrian traffic lights and the next two sets of road traffic lights to turn right at the third set of road traffic lights, signposted Plymstock/Cot Hill/Valley Road Ind. Estates/Saltram House (note - the road is three lanes at this point and you need to be in the outside lane). Drive straight across the opposite dual carriageway that runs from Plympton to the Marsh Mills roundabout to enter Cot Hill where continue for 0.4 miles to 'T' junction where turn right, signposted Plymstock/Saltram House. Continue for 0.1 miles to take third turning on your right into Saltram Park. Continue for 0.4 miles to Saltram House car park. From the Exeter direction, exit the A38 from the three lane Plympton bypass, signposted Plympton. At the exit 'T' junction turn left, signposted Brixton/Yealmpton. Continue for 1 mile (note – the road immediately swings sharp right and then runs parallel to the A38) to 'T' where turn right, signposted Plympton. Continue for 0.1 miles to turn left just after passing under the A38, signposted The Gables. Continue for 1.1 miles to 'T' junction where turn right. Continue for 0.6 miles to the entrance to Saltram Park on your left (note – from this direction this is a blind turning just as you exit a sharp right hand bend). Continue for 0.4 miles to Saltram House car park.

If the weather looks unfavourable please ring contact by 6.00 pm to check meeting is still on

county: Cornwall
location: Tintagel Visitor Centre, (Post code PL34 0AJ) where to meet: Meet at the Bodmin Beacon Car park
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 8:30pm
end time: 10pm
contact phone number : 01840 779084
additional information: Beastly Bats and Magical Moths. Find out what’s flying in your area and join Paul Wakelin on National Moth Night for a Bat and Moth Extravaganza. Meet at the Bodmin Beacon Car park. Free . Please bring a torch. 8:30pm until 10

county: Cornwall
location: Tehidy Country Park (South Drive) SW650433.
where to meet: Meet at South Drive Car Park, Tehidy Country Park, Grid ref: SW650433.
region: South West
date: 15/05/2010
start time: 20.30
end time: late
contact phone number : 0300-1234202
additional information: Attendance: Adults and Children Free (NB hot drinks may be purchased at Tehidy Country Park Café, so bring some change) There should be a number of Cornwall Moth Group member's traps operating just inside the Woods to the west of the car park from dusk to Midnight (or just after). Please bring a torch, stout footwear & warm clothes for walking between the trap sites, and a portable seat if you need one. Moths will be collected throughout the evening as they come in to the lights, and be available in keep-nets or specimen pots for viewing and photography. (sorry no dogs) Event Leader: Alison Clough (Countryside Officer [West], Cornwall Council) Booking is Essential: Please phone Cornwall Council on 0300-1234202 or email aclough@cornwall.gov.uk Further Information & CMG Members intending to attend please contact: Tony James (Cornwall Moth Group) 01-736-763705 or email records@cornwallmothgroup.org.uk Organised by Cornwall Council (Environment & Heritage)

county: Cornwall
location: Maningham Wood, Illogan, near Redruth SW 671 435
where to meet: Meet at the entrance to the wood on Robartes Terrace, opposite the Co-op, pub and pasty shop.
region: South West
date: 17/09/2010
start time: 8pm
end time: 10pm
contact phone number : 07880 948791
additional information: Bring a torch and something to sit on. There is a RADAR Key gate at the entrance and the paths are wheelchair-friendly. Bat detectors will be available to listen for the bats who chase the moths. Donation of £1 per family requested.

county: dorset
location: new forest, dorset
where to meet: Ashurst train station
region: South West
date: 15th May 2010
start time: 7PM
end time: Midnight
contact phone number : 01202363232
additional information:

county: Cornwall
location: Windmill Farm Nature Reserve, Lizard (SW694153)
In association with Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and National Trust
where to meet: To find the farm, follow the A3083 Helston to Lizard road. 3 kms after the B3296 to Mullion Cove, look out for a sign for “Wild Camping” on the right-hand side. Take the next right and follow the bumpy lane right to the end until you arrive at the farm-yard. Please drive slowly along the lane.
region: South West
date: 15 May 2010
start time: 2030
end time: around midnight
contact phone number : 01326 290287
additional information: Guided walk to nearby Grochall looking at bats. Moth-traps will be in operation at Grochall and Windmill Farm. Wellingtons and a torch are recommended. Additional moth-traps welcome.

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