Wednesday 12 May 2010 - Tehidy Country Park (South Drive)

Attendance: Adults and Children Free (NB hot drinks may be purchased at Tehidy Country Park Café, so bring some change)

Meet at South Drive Car Park, Tehidy Country Park, Grid ref: SW650433. Public event starts at 20.30 (8.30 p.m.), so any CMG members bringing a moth-trap should get there at least ½ hour before to set up.

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: Tony James (Cornwall Moth Group) 01-736-763705  or email records@cornwallmothgroup.org.uk

Saturday, 15^th May 2010

National Moth Night Event – National Trust Trelissick Gardens,  Feock,  Nr. Truro

Attendance: free to all ages & wheelchair access.

Meet at Trelissick Gardens car park (SW838396 - go right through to the walled area at the bottom of the car park) at 20.30 (8.30 p.m.). Any CMG members bringing a moth-trap should get there at least ½ hour before to set up.

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 from dusk to Midnight (or just after). Please bring a torch for walking between traps and a portable seat if you need one. Moths will be collected throughout the evening and be available in keep-nets or specimen pots for viewing and photography. This site has a range of interesting species - Leader Tony James

Booking is Essential: Visitors please phone Hannah Dorking (Events Secretary) on 01-872-861032