Events
Events are in date order with the next event first, so please scroll down to see everything.
2010 Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec --|-- 2011 Jan, Feb, Mar
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Please complete our SHORT SURVEY (2 minutes to tick some boxes) about events and volunteering
18th September 2010 (Saturday)
Beach Clean for Marine Conservation Society
In aid of Beachwatch Big Weekend by the Marine Conservation Society we will be holding another litter pick.
Marine wildlife gets entangled in litter and accidentally ingests it, seabirds mistake floating plastic litter for food. Litter comes from many sources but it is all preventable.
Please come along and help clean our beach!
Bring some gloves and your friends and we will supply bags, help and encouragement.
We'll be recycling what we can and recording what types of litter we find.
When? 10:30am for an hour or two
Where? Meet in the main Par Beach car park (PL24 2AS)
Cost? Free
How? You must wear thick gloves for protection and you should wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Under 18s must be accompanied by parent/guardian/responsible adult. We will supply bags and we have a limited number of litter pick sticks to loan out for the litter pick duration (first come, first served!).
21st September 2010 (Tuesday)
FoPB 1st AGM and photography display
The Chairman's report will update you on what we have achieved, what we are in the middle of and our plans for the future.
There are some important deadlines set out in the constitution, between now and the AGM;
Resolutions - these should include the name of the member nominating, a seconder can be obtained at the AGM. Resolutions concerning the constitution must be in the hands of the Secretary by 24th August. These will require approval of 2/3rds majority of those present and voting at the general meeting at which it is discussed.
Nominations for Officers and Committee must be proposed and seconded by members and sent in advance to the secretary showing the name of the person standing for the election, the proposer and seconder. Alternatively this can be done at the AGM.
Posts for election are: Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 committee members.
Only FoPB members will be allowed to vote - you can join on the night if you wish.
Resolutions and nominations should be sent to;
Friends of Par Beach Secretary
1 Upper Eastcliffe,
Par,
PL24 2AL
julesandrhubarb (at) btinternet.com (replace (at) with @ and include no spaces)
When? Tuesday 21st September 2010 at 19:30
Where? Gott Hall, Par Green. PL24 2AF
Cost? Free, light refreshments will be provided
How? Please bring your membership card with you w/c 11th October 2010 (final date weather forecast dependant)
Starry Nights - astronomy with Brian Sheen
It proved so popular in April and we are very lucky to be offered another evening with Brian Sheen, a member of the Royal Astronomical Society who will point out to us how the night sky works.
Brian will use a Sky Scout (small loud speaker system) to help us identify individual stars and galaxies, he'll tell us about constellation legends, stories and even urban myths. You'll be able to ask him whatever you want on the subject of astronomy too so feel free to come armed with questions.
There will be two pairs of giant binoculars and perhaps three telescopes to share but feel free to bring your own.
When? An evening between 11th and 15th October. We will announce the date close to the week as it will be weather forecast dependant
Where? Picnic spot by the side of Par Beach main car park
In the event of inclement weather we have a backup plan!
We will meet in Gott Hall instead, where the night sky will be projected on a screen and Brian will tell us about the night sky from in the dry. We will see real meteorites, hear part of the space story, parts of Cornwalls astronomical heritage and more. If we need to use Gott Hall we will use all radio media we can, this website, facebook, and posters to inform you of this. Someone will be at the beach car park on the night to redirect you should you arrive there when you need to be at Gott Hall instead.
Last time we had to move the event indoors but still managed to play with a couple of telescopes outside behind Gott Hall.
How? You should dress appropriately for the weather, wrap up warm because we plan to be outside. You will need to purchase your ticket in advance.
Cost? A VERY special price of £3 per ticket for FoPB members. Non members £5 per ticket.
Places are limited so you must purchase your ticket(s) in advance.
Tickets will be available to purchase from Par Post Office once the date has been announced. Please provide your membership card(s) on purchasing or you will not get the discounted price.
Ticket prices summary:
Non-member/ no membership card = all tickets £5 each
Single membership = 1 x £3, any more are £5 each
Couple membership = 2 x £3, any more are £5 each
Family membership = 5 x £3 any more are £5 each
Under twos are free, all under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
October 2010 (date tbc)
Migrant Birds, a walk with Mark Whittaker
Details TBC
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October 2010 (date tbc)
Conservation Activity
Details to be sorted out.
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Cost? Free
How? November 2010 (date tbc)
Conservation Activity
Details to be sorted out.
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Cost? Free
How? January 2011 (date tbc)
Conservation Activity
Details to be sorted out.
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Cost? Free
How? February 2011 (date tbc)
Conservation Activity
Details to be sorted out.
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Cost? Free
How?March 2011 (date tbc)
FoPB Ceilidh
Plans are afoot to hold a spring fling ceildh to raise funds for FoPB.
March 19th 2011 (Saturday) non FoPB event
Pond Dipping at Par Lake with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
This is a Cornwall Wildlife Trust "Fox Club" event with Catriona Burt aimed at youngsters and we are allowed to extend the invitation to you.
We will pass on the details when they have been announced.
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How? May 2011 (date tbc)
Spring Wildflower Walk with Phil Hunt
Date to be confirmed
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Where? Meet in the main beach car park
Cost? Free to members, £1 to non-members
How? Just turn up. All under 18s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
2010 Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec --|-- 2011 Jan, Feb, Mar
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