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Par Weather from the BBC



Par Tide Timetable from the BBC

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know: There are links to many interesting wildlife websites on this page.
BEACH INCIDENT ADVICE
Stung by Jellyfish? Found a carcass?
In need of assistance?

Beach postcode::PL24 2AS

O/S grid reference::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: We are always on the lookout for more history about Par beach.

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Historical documents and posters you can freely download.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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22
Mar

NEWS: New Bins 

New Bins for Par Beach

The first of new beach bin racks has been installed by the toilets on Par Beach.

One of the bins is labelled for recycling and the other two general waste/dog waste.





22
Mar

EVENT: Work Party (March 2023) 

WORK PARTY

Sunday 26th March

10.30 - 12.30

Sapling Nursery and Wildflower Meadow

Meet at the Statue at the end of the Access Road.

We shall be clearing the undergrowth where we have planted saplings and further work on the Wildflower Meadow

Cutting and Digging tools will be provided. Do bring your own if you wish.

Please wear sensible footwear and clothing.

Bring your own 'bramble proof' gloves.

Refreshments will be provided.



11
Mar

EVENT: Tree Planting 

Tree Planting

Thursday 16th March

10.00 to 13.00 hrs

Meet at the Sculpture at far end of the Access Road

Further to the Council cutting down some invasive Populars we are supporting the site Ranger to plant other native tree species and utilise the bark chippings from felling to create new habitat. The site is adjacent to our 3 and 9 year old saplings, opposite the Wildflower Meadow.

Anyone can join in with work parties, which have become social occasions as well as doing valuable work on Par Beach & Local Nature Reserve.

The ground is rough so please wear sturdy footwear. We have tools but do bring your own if you wish. We shall be using spades, forks and trowels.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES



08
Mar

EVENT: G7 Events 

G7 EVENTS

    

 

Botany Workshop

Wednesday 15th March 2023

10.30 to 15.30 hrs 

 

Join us to learn about different wild Cornish plants

 

Starts at Gunwen Chapel, near Breney Common and Helman Tor

Further details of this Free event and to Register here

 

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Exploring St Austell's Blue Carbon 

Thursday 30th March 2023

18.00 to 20.30 hrs

Talks by Sophie Pike, Seagrass Project Lead and Matt Slater, Marine Conservation Officer

Pattern Hall, Foundry Drive, St Austell. PL25 3FW

Further details of this Free event and to Register here



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