Hartlebury Common Local Group - Join and Conserve the Common

Tel/fax: 01299 877275 E-mail: enquiries@HartleburyCommonLocalGroup.org.uk

Aims:

• To conserve the Natural History of the Common
• To raise awareness of the studies and research work currently occuring through evening talks and outings (field visits)
• To liaise with Worcestershire County Council Countryside Service and Natural England
• To join BBC Breathing Places for long term conservation
• To undertake practical conservation projects

Meetings:

• Our meeting place is either the Stourport Boat Club near Stourport Leisure Centre (turn into the Leisure Centre and follow the road around to the left, park in car park and go up steps) or The Stourport Workingmen's Club, Lickhill Road, Stourport DY13 8SA (behind Woolworths and the Swan Hotel. There is a large car park. Phone 01229 877275 to check location. We start at 8.00 pm unless otherwise stated

• Monday 22nd September John Iles will give a presentation "Grow with Wyre" with slides. The new natural history and conservation project. Cost 2 pounds for a donation.

• Monday 13th October Mike Averill will speak on "The Dragonflies of Worcestershire" with slides. Cost 2 pounds for a donation to Dragonfly Society

• Sunday 2nd November Diane Bateman will lead a Fungus Foray on Hartlebury Common. Meet at 10.30 am at Wilden Top car park. Cost 3 pounds

• Monday 10th November John Rhymer will speak about the Bishop's Wood Environmental Centre Meet at the Bishops Wood Environmental Centre at 8.00 pm. It is on The Worcester Road between the Myre Oak and the Total Petrol Station turning for the Ombersley Golf Club sign. Cost 1 pound for tea and cofee.

• Monday 8th December Phil Seaton will give a presentation with slides " Orchids and their conservation" Cost 2 pounds for donation to Orchid Society.