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NEWS & EVENTS
Wildlife
We are keen to preserve the habitat of Par Beach to attract all manner of birds, bugs, butterflies and mammals
Come see what you can find
Leisure activities
In addition to our conservation work we also hold social events throughout most of the year such as:
Bird watch, Bat talk & walk, Wildlife walk, plus Quiz Nights, to name a few
Come join in the fun
Car Parking for 300 vehicles.
Free between 1 Nov - 31 March
Low cost at other times
Restroom facilities
with easy access
Bench seating at various locations donated by FoPB fund raisers and Cornwall Council
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FoPB Calendar 2022
24th October 2021
FoPB are pleased to announce the availability of our 2022 Calendar featuring selected pictures submitted by you, our members and supporters.
At a cost of just £5:00 for local (by hand) delivery, and £5:00 plus £2:00 post & packing via Royal Mail please place your order here on the website via the Contact Us page, putting 'Calendar' in the Subject box.
AGENDA for the 11th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to be held at 19.00 on Tuesday 21st September 2021 at
The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL 24 2AG
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 10th Annual General Meeting, on Thursday 26th September 2019
3. Chair’s Report - Richard Parks
4. Treasurer’s Report - Mike Freemantle
5. Election of Committee and Officers
i) Chair
ii) Secretary
iii) Treasurer
iv) A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 ordinary Committee Members.
6. Resolutions
7. Any Other Business
SECRETARIES -
Jenny Tagney email jennytagney@gmail.com telephone 07799258379
Janice Hillier email Janice_hillier@hotmail.com telephone 07540381388
Nominations for Officers and Committee Members may be sent in advance to the Secretaries showing the post, the name of the person nominated and the proposer. Any member may volunteer for a post, or be nominated, at the AGM
Posts for election are:- i) Chair ii) Secretary iii) Treasurer
A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 Committee Members should be appointed at the AGM.
Resolutions may be proposed by any member at the AGM or, in advance to the Secretary (see above) by Tuesday 14th September. A seconder can be obtained in advance or at the AGM.
The current committee comprises:
Richard Parks – Chair Mike Freemantle – Treasurer Janice Hillier – Secretary
Phil Gadd – Events Co-Ordinator, Website, Facebook, Jenny Tagney – Secretary, Facebook
Gill Butler – Education Nick Hillier – Committee Member Simon Tagney – Committee Member
Immediately following the AGM we will have light refreshments available and time to meet fellow members and the committee.
At 7.45 we will reconvene, and you are cordially invited to a presentation outlining the Time and Tide Bell Project.
Par –
Cornwall’s only
Time and Tide Bell
A talk by Prodigal Theatre Urban PlayGround
(Prodigal UPG, based here in Par)
on behalf of the Time and Tide Project Group
Quiz Night
Wednesday, 20th October 2021
Venue: Scout Hall, Moorland Road, Par
Time: 19.30 hrs
Cost: £5.00 per person
Join us for a fun night of questions, the picture quiz and, the enjoyable, prize Music Game.
Charge is just £5 per person, which covers cocktail pasty, tea, coffee or squash AND free entry into our prize Music Game.
Maximum 6 per table – no age restrictions.
In order to avoid disappointment and to secure your pasties (meat or cheese & onion) it is recommended to book a table with Mike on 01726 816454.
If you are on your own or there are not enough to form your own team you can still book a place(s) to join a mixed table.
There will not be a licensed bar, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks if you wish.
As well as the new Music Game there will be a raffle with a variety of prizes.
For further information ring Mike or use the Contact Us page on our website, please put 'Quiz Night' in the subject box.
Friends of Par Beach are delighted that Brian Sheen and his team from the Roseland Observatory will reveal some of the secrets of our night sky to us.
Brian will explain how to view the exciting features of our Solar System, including:
And demonstrate some of the equipment that can be used.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
Time: 19:00 hrs (7:00 pm) onwards.
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (bring your membership card), £3 for non-members* (children under 12 free).
Wear: Sensible footwear and clothing according to the weather.
Contact: If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
* If not a member of FoPB, you can join at the event or online on our membership page. It is inexpensive and could be cheaper than paying for the event at the time, especially if joining as a family.
WORKING PARTY
Sunday 22nd August
10.00 to 12.00 hrs
REED PATH CLEARANCE
Meet opposite the old 'white' hut on the Access Road before the Main Car Park.
We shall be clearing this path which follows the stream from the silt trap into the wetlands.
Do bring your own tools if you wish. We shall be using pruning saws, loppers, sickles and shears. We shall have pre-sanitised tools available.
We shall have supplies of sanitiser, disinfectant spray and paper roll on site, but………….
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
