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Ranger Work Party

NEWS
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Par Desalination Project

EVENTS
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Work Party (Nov 2023)

EVENTS
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Night Sky

Par Weather from the BBC

Par Tide Timetable from the BBC

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know: The bird lake used to be a model boating pond.
ADVICE
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Beach Postcode: PL24 2AS
O/S Grid Ref: 088533
PRESERVE HABITAT
We are keen to preserve the habitat of Par Beach to attract all manner of birds, bugs, butterflies and mammals
SOCIAL EVENTS
We hold social events throughout most of the year such as:

Bird watch, Bat talk & walk, Wildlife walk, Quiz Nights and more.
Why not join us?
TIME & TIDE BELL
This is an important National Community Art project.

Read about our successful bid, fund raising and installation of this special project.
INTERNET LINKS
A compliation of local, regional and national links to websites having similar interests as those of Friends of Par Beach.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know: Most sandy UK coastlines have retreated. Not so at Par.
MEMBERS' PHOTO'S
Visit our members' photo galleries including work parties and social events like our Beach Art Comeptition
DOCUMENTS
Historical documents and posters you can freely download. Also available are our constitution and policy documents.
WHO WE ARE
Find out how we were formed and why. Read about our stated aims and read about the committee members' roles.
COME JOIN US
Support our efforts to conserve the beauty, character assessibility and community use of Par Beach.

Car Parking for 300 vehicles.

Low cost

Restroom facilities

with easy access

Bench seating at various locations donated by FoPB fund raisers and Cornwall Council

Members' Photograph

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03
Dec

NEWS: Par Desalination Project 


Par Desalination Project

Invitation by South West Water (SWW) to another online meeting.

Monday 4th december 15.00hrs (3.00pm) - 16.30hrs (4.30pm).

  • If you would like to attend this briefing, please email info@SWWdesalination.co.uk and they will add you to their attendee list and share the Teams link with you nearer the time.

There are further 'in-person' meetings sheduled as follows:

  • Monday 11th December - 16.00 - 19.00, Alexander Hall, Middleway, St Blazey, Par PL24 2JH.
  • Tuesday 12th December - 16.00 - 19.00, Church Lane, Lostwithiel Church Rooms. PL22 0DA.

 

 

We are writing to you to invite you to a dedicated online briefing for environmental stakeholders and organisations* focusing on our proposal to deliver a new desalination plant in Par, Cornwall. The aim of this briefing is to provide you with an overview and further details on our proposals, including some of the key considerations that have guided our thinking as the project has developed.

*Please note that I am sending this to a broad array of contacts to ensure all potentially interested groups are aware of the briefing. We want to speak to as many environmental stakeholders as we can, so please do feel free to pass this invitation on to any colleagues, associates or other groups that you think will have an interest in this subject. If you are unable to attend, please don't worry, there will be many more opportunities to get involved and we are happy to discuss the project with you 1-2-1 of you would prefer that.

Protecting the environment, marine life and minimising the impact of this project on the local area and people is our top priority. As a key local stakeholder with knowledge and expertise, we would be delighted if you were able to join us. We would value your thoughts and input into our proposals.

Online Environmental Stakeholders Briefing - Monday 4 December, 15:00 - 16:30

Via MS Teams (link to be provided)  

If you would like to attend this briefing, please email info@SWWdesalination.co.uk and we will add you to our attendee list and share the Teams link with you nearer the time.

We do hope you are able to join us. In the meantime, should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Yours sincerely, 

Nick

On behalf of the Desalination Project team




03
Dec

EVENT: Ranger Work Party 

Ranger Work Party

Woodland Management

Monday 4th December.  11.00 - 15.00 hrs

Location: The Western area between the Wildflower Meadow and Haul Road access point.

Our ranger, Jenny Heskett will be on site with a team from Tavistock to undertake some woodland management.

All are welcome to join them at anytime that suits. Bring your own refreshments.



22
Nov

EVENT: Work Party (Nov 2023) 

WORK PARTY

Sunday 26th  November

10.30-12.30

  Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe (closed for the winter).  We shall be digging up the invasive rosa rugosa that has established itself in the lower dunes.

 

We have spades, mattocks etc, but do feel free to bring your own.

 

If you arrive late just walk over the path by our hut and you will probably be able to see us on the lower dunes.

 

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has joined us during 2023 and we look forward to seeing you all again on Sunday 28th January 2024.

 

Thick gloves are essential.

 

Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning

 

More  information at parbeach.com

or phone Mike on 01726 816454 or 07412 425625



15
Nov

EVENT: Night Sky 

Night Sky

What:          Learning about the Night Sky.

Where:        The Gott Hall, Par Green. PL24 2AF.

When:          Friday, 17th November, 19.00hrs (7pm).

Cost:            Free for FoPB members. £3.50 (cash) for non-members.

Membership of FoPB is £5.00 per person, £8.00 for a couple/family, for a year and entitles you to attend any future events or talks free. Might be worth considering? And you can join on the night.

Friends of Par Beach are delighted to invite you to an evening learning about the Night Sky with Brian Sheen, astronomer from the Roseland Observatory. We are planning an indoor  'planetarium' style event but telescopes will be available if the sky is clear.



Friends of Par Beach is supported by PL24 Community Association, Tesco, CO OP, Par Sands Coastal Holiday Park, and Cornwall Council Community Grant