Events For the South West

Bristol / Avon: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA where to meet: Education Department Entrance,
on Guthrie Road
date: 07/06/08
start time: 21:15
end time: 23:30
contact phone number : 0117 974 7300 ext 405
additional information: Bookings in advance 'only' as places are limited to 30, Bookings line - 0117 974 7270 Event charge is £3 per person

Gloucestershire: Days Cottage Orchard Grid Ref. SO 840123
where to meet: Days Cottage, Upton Lane, Brookthorpe, Gloucester,just off A4173 Glos/Stroud road.
region: South West
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 8.30pm
end time: 12.30am
contact phone number: 07789 361874

Cornwall: Windmill Farm (SW694153), the Lizard
where to meet: To find the farm, follow the A3083 Helston to Lizard road. A mile and a half 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 lane straight on until you arrive at the farm-yard. Please drive slowly along the lane.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 8.30PM
end time: Late
contact phone number : 01326 290287
additional information: Moth-traps will be in operation at various locations within the nature reserve and a range of heathland and wetland species will be encountered. Further moth-traps welcome. Children welcome; please no dogs; wellingtons and a torch recommended. Leaders: Mark Tunmore and Andy Pay

Cornwall: Windmill Farm (SW694153)
where to meet: To find the farm, follow the A3083 Helston to Lizard road. A mile and a half 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
lane straight on until you arrive at the farm-yard. Please drive slowly along the lane.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 12.30PM
end time:
contact phone number : 01326 290287
additional information: Join us in a search for the Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth and other day-flying species on the nature reserve. The hawk-moth has not been seen at Windmill Farm but the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, a species with which it is often associated, does occur there and is likely to be flying on the day,
weather permitting. Pheromone lures will be used to look for clearwing moths.

Devon: Braunton Burrows SS468/328
where to meet: Broadsands car park, from Braunton take the toll road from Velator signposted to Crow Point, meet by the information board at the western end of the car park SS468/328(toll charge applies)
date: Saturday June 7th
start time: 14:30
end time: c17:00
contact phone number : 07773 085984
additional information: This will be a field survey identifying moths on the internationally renowned flora of this Biosphere Reserve. There will be a moth trapping session at a different location at 21:15, see separate details

Devon: Braunton Burrows, Sandy Lane SS463/350
where to meet: From Braunton take the B3231 towards Croyde until you see Braunton Burrows signposted to the left. Follow this lane to its end. Unfortunately the car park is closed but there is limited car parking on the verges. Please do not block gateways or the passing place layby. Meet at the information boards in the car park
date: Saturday June 7th
start time: 21:15
end time: c00:00
contact phone number : 07773085984
additional information: Please bring a torch, suitable clothing and mosquito repellent. If late look for the glow of the traps!

Dorset: The Kingcombe Centre SY555991 DT2 0EQ
where to meet: At the Kingcombe Centre car park. Please dive carefully on the narrow country lanes and only park in our car park. can accessed from the A356 Maiden Newton to Crewkerne.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 21:00hrs
end time: 00:00hrs
contact phone number : 01300 320684
additional information: £5 per adult, children £2.50, this includes entrance to Sunday mornings trap check and a bacon sandwich at 12noon on the Sunday. Please book. Sturdy footwear recommended. disabled access to most of the traps.

Devon: Kingsgate Community Orchard, Holberton, near Ivybridge. Grid reference SX616502.
where to meet: Arriving in Holberton, follow sign for village hall. Park in village hall car park and then continue along road, past children's play area, to a track up the hill signposted 'Kingsgate Community Orchard'.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 20:00
end time: late
contact phone number : None provided
additional information: A charge will be made for attendance. Refreshments will be available in the village hall. Bring warm/waterproof clothes and a torch.

Cornwall: Tehidy Woods, Near Portreath (SW641437)
where to meet: Meet at the Tehidy Country Park Car Park off the B3301 North Cliffs road west of Portreath
region: South West
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 9.30 p.m.
end time: Midnight - 1.00 a.m.
contact phone number : 01736 763705
additional information: A number of traps to be run by Cornwall Moth Group, attendance is free, and the tracks from the car park are wide and flat so wheelchairs are OK. Bring a torch and something portable to sit on near the traps.

Devon: An old orchard at Cross Barton, West Sandford, nr Crediton, Devon. Grid ref SS806024.
where to meet: Phone Richard Burston on 01363774292 for further details.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 20:00
end time: late
contact phone number : 01363774292
additional information: Event leader is Richard Burston. Bring warm/waterproof clothing and footwear and a torch.

Cornwall: Windmill Farm (SW694153)
where to meet: To find the farm, follow the A3083 Helston to Lizard road. A mile and a half 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
lane straight on until you arrive at the farm-yard. Please drive slowly along the lane.
date: 07/06/2008
start time: 12.30PM
end time:
contact phone number: 01326 290287
additional information: Join us in a search for the Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth and other day-flying species on the nature reserve. The hawk-moth has not been seen at Windmill Farm but the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, a species with which it is often associated, does occur there and is likely to be flying on the day,
weather permitting. Pheromone lures will be used to look for clearwing moths.

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