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Work Party
Sunday 24th November
10.30 - 12.30 hrs
Management of the Tree Saplings
Meet at the bench in the woods near the Haul Road western crossing. We shall be clearing the undergrowth from around our tree saplings.
We have various tools for the work, but do feel free to bring your own if you wish.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
Winter Talk
Thursday 21st November
St Austell Bay Seagrass Seeds
What do the
Ocean Conservation Trust
do with them?
Venue: Gott Hall, Par Green, PL24 2AF
Time: 19.30 hrs (Doors open at 19.00 hrs)
Cost: Free for FoPB members. £3.00 for non-members.
The first of our Winter Talks! Come and hear how important St Austell Bay seagrass seeds are from the Ocean Conservation Trust. Our bay is one of the areas used to harvest seeds to support their seagrass regeneration projects.
WORK PARTY
Tuesday 12th November
10.30 - 13.30
Control of Invasive Species
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe. 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 tools.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
WORK PARTY
Sunday 27th October
10.30 - 12.30
(Remember that the clocks go back at 02.00 am)
Management of the Tree Saplings
Meet at the Sculpture at the Western end of the Access Road. We shall be clearing the undergrowth from around our tree saplings.
We have various tools for the work, but do feel free to bring your own if you wish.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
More information at parbeach.com
Join us for a fun night of questions, the picture quiz and the enjoyable, prize Music Game.
Charge is just £5 per person, which is all inclusive including refreshments.
Maximum 6 per table - no age restrictions.
In order to avoid disappointment it is recommended to book a table with Phil on 01726 817396.
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 Phil or use the Contact Us page on our website, please put 'Quiz Night' in the subject box.
Publicity Film
Thursday 26th September 2024
11.00 to 12.00 hrs
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut
Making Space for Sand (www.makingspaceforsand.co.uk/) are looking for Friends of Par Beach volunteers to be part of a publicity film they are producing to showcase their project. It will involve their own team and Cornwall Council and take place within Par Dunes. Making Space for Sand have, and continue to be, very supportive of FoPB and this is an opprtunity to show our thanks.
Shoresearch Survey
Thursday 19th September 2024
11.30am - 2.30am
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut
Booking is via Eventbrite - www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-09-19-shoresearch-par-beach?
If you'd like to learn more about surveying rockpools, this could be for you! Join us and Cornwall Wildlife Trust as we get Par on the survey map and calendar.
Join us for SHORESEARCH WEEK 2024 and sharpen your rocky shore identification skills! Every year, our dedicated volunteers conduct surveys across Cornwall's incredible intertidal zone. Team up with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine department and intertidal specialists as we explore five of Cornwall's Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas (VMCAs) during the lowest equinoctial tides of the year. Don't miss this chance to contribute to vital marine conservation data while expanding your knowledge of Cornwall's diverse marine life!
Participants will be divided into teams to conduct quadrat surveys along transects, starting from the high shore and extending down to the water's edge at low tide. After completing the survey, you'll have time to explore the low shore as the tide turns. Once the survey is done, we'll ensure all species observed are recorded, along with the main habitat types they were found in, estimates of their abundance, and related photographs.
Who can attend Shoresearch Week 2024?
If you're eager to learn and willing to dedicate a few hours of your time, you're more than welcome to join us! Prior knowledge of marine life isn't required, but any existing expertise is super valuable. Please note that the rocky shore can be slippery and challenging to navigate, so participants should be fit and mobile. We ask that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult, and due to the nature of the surveys and the challenging conditions, these events are not suitable for children under 12.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 22nd September
10.30 - 12.30
Management of the Wildflower Meadow
Meet at the Sculpture at the Western end of the Access Road. We shall be digging up the invasive brambles and water dropwort that has established itself in the wildflower meadow.
We have spades, mattocks etc, but do feel free to bring your own tools.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
More information at parbeach.com
Overview of activities of Friends of Par Beach from 2023 - 2024
for information at the 14th AGM
Thursday 19th September 2024 at 19.00
The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL24 2AG
Another year on and I'm delighted to say that Friends of Par Beach continues to grow and develop, bringing you (I hope) a variety of opportunities to get involved and learn more about nature around our wonderful site. Thanks to a highly active and committed committee, we have had another excellent year of events and activities and have benefitted from generous donations, both of time, equipment and expertise.
Our collaboration with Making Space for Sand (MS4S) and Dynamic Dunescapes has involved running joint training sessions to help volunteers identify invasive plant species amongst Par Dunes (led by Budding Nature), being given some much needed additional equipment to assist in removing these invasive plants during work parties and training to use specialist equipment. You'll be hearing about further exciting plans during the MS4S presentation after the AGM.
In February, we held our usual `Love Your Beach' event in conjunction with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Like 2023, in addition to a big Beach Clean, we added Sand Art with a Seahorse theme resulting in some wonderful creations and highlighting the risk that the proposed South West Water desalination plant would pose to such vulnerable creatures, known to live in our bay.
March 2024 saw the return of Tim McGrath to lead us on another bird walk/talk around the site, which is always a treat and well attended. In April we began to put in the 5 rubbing posts that we purchased with the Magic Little Grant we were awarded in 2023. We've had such good feedback about them that we will be purchasing a further 5, so that we can extend the Nature Trail around the site that we launched in August!
In June, we were delighted to welcome back Dan Ryan of the Three Bays Wildlife Group to lead us in a wildflower walk around the dunes and wildflower meadow. It was fun to hear from one of the participants why we had Mediterranean daffodils in the dunes - because he brought them back from Portugal! We were also invited to have a stand at Tywardreath School's Swimming Pool Jubilee celebrations, which was a wonderful day and resulted in a great marine art scene!
In July we held our first Silent Disco Beach Clean, thanks to Cornwall Wildlife Trust. With CWT support, several members are now trained up to assist with Snorkelling Seagrass Surveys. The data generated complements and enhances existing information, accessing areas of St Austell Bay that are too shallow for boat surveys. There will be further collaboration under the funding umbrella of the CWT's `Tor to Shore' project that commences in September.
In August we held our first Rockpool Ramble, along the manmade groynes by the Time and Tide Bell. It is amazing to see how old barrels and concrete have now become a haven for different seaweeds, crabs, anemones, mussels, limpets and whelks - to name but a few of our finds! Our annual Bat Walk in August was as popular as ever.
We have been pleased to collaborate, support and encourage the Friends of St Andrew's Wetland's Reserve as they grow their organisation. It was great to hold a joint event with them to host Ian McCarthy's Otter talk at Gott Hall in January. We also work closely with Friends of the Fowey Estuary and Three Bays Wildlife Group, sharing information between groups and flagging up events that may be of interest.
Finally, I am extremely grateful to all our committee members who are so generous with their time, energy and enthusiasm and to all our regular volunteers at work parties, without whom, we wouldn't have made the impact we have. Here's to another active year from 2024-2025.
Kind regards, Jenny Tagney, FoPB Chair.
Rubbing Posts Nature Trail
When: Thursday 22nd August 13.30hrs (1.30pm)
Meet: Friends of Par Beach hut
opposite Par Beach Cafe.
Have you found our Nature Trail Rubbing Posts around the dunes and nature reserve? Come and try them out with map, pencils, crayons and paper provided!
Prizes for the best rubbings! Judging at 15.00hrs (3.00pm).
A free, family friendly event but children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian please. We'll only cancel if very rainy on the day!
Dear Members,
Please find below all the information you need regarding the Friends of Par Beach 2024 Annual General Meeting.
Mike Freemantle, one of the founding members of Friends of Par Beach is standing down from the committee this year after 15 years. Without Mike, Friends of Par Beach would not be the organisation it has become. We're all so grateful for the solid foundations his leadership provided. I appreciate that not all of you will be able to attend the AGM but hope to see as many of you as possible so that we can show our appreciation of all the amazing work Mike has done.
Best wishes,
Jenny Tagney,
Chair, Friends of Par Beach
AGENDA for the 14th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to be held at 19.00 on Thursday 19th September 2024
at The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL 24 2AG
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 13th Annual General Meeting, on Thursday 23rd September 2023 (2023 AGM Minutes pdf)
3. Chair's Report - Jenny Tagney
4. Treasurer's Report - Janice Hillier
5. Election of Committee and Officers
i) Chair
ii) Secretary
iii) Treasurer
iv) A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 ordinary Committee Members.
6. Resolutions - Changes to the Constitution: (Constitution pdf)
i) Existing - The Committee will meet a minimum of 6 times a year.
i) Proposed - The Committee will meet a minimum of 10 times a year.
ii) Existing - The quorum of the Committee shall be 4.
ii) Proposed - The quorum of the Committee shall be 5.
7. Any Other Business
Jenny Tagney email jennytagney@gmail.com telephone 07799 258379
In the absence of a secretary, apologies for absence and nominations for officers and committee members may be sent in advance to Jenny Tagney (contact details above) 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. In the event of more nominations than posts available, a vote will be held.
Posts for election are:- i) Chair ii) Secretary iii) Treasurer
A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 other Committee Members should be appointed at the AGM.
Resolutions may be proposed by any member at the AGM or in advance to Jenny Tagney by Thursday 12th September. A seconder can be obtained in advance or at the AGM.
The current committee comprises: Jenny Tagney - Chair, Facebook Admin; Janice Hillier - Treasurer, Membership admin; Phil Gadd - Website, Events coordinator, Time and Tide Bell Liaison; Richard Parks - Time and Tide Bell Liaison; Nick Hillier - Committee Member, Bathing Water Quality Liaison, Simon Tagney - Committee Member, Water Quality Monitoring, Technical support, Brian Harrisson - Committee Member, Water Quality Monitoring, Time and Tide Bell Liaison, Mike Freemantle - Committee Member, Nina Harding - Committee Member, Calendar Coordinator, Laura Hackett - Committee Member.
Immediately following the AGM we will have light refreshments available and time to meet fellow members and the committee. At 20.00 (approx.) we will reconvene, and you are cordially invited to a presentation about Par Beach Sand Dunes.
Why are Par Dunes so special?
Find out and hear how to protect them.
Guest Speakers:
Emily Cooper, Cornwall Wildlife Trust CEC
Jolyon Sharpe, Making Space for Sand Project.
Bat Walk/Talk
When: Saturday 24th August, 8.30 - 10pm
Where: Friends of Par Beach hut, opposite Par Beach Cafe.
Cost: Members
free, non-members £3.50 (cash only).
Membership costs £5 per individual, £8 per family and means
you can attend all future events free! You can join on the night!
Come and try being a
bat detective!
We often see common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, Daubenton's and
occasional Greater Noctule
around the dunes, woodland and bird lake areas. Cornwall Bat Group kindly provide bat detectors for you
to try! Popular with adults and children alike.
Rockpool Ramble
(National Marine Week)
When: Wednesday 7th August 11.15am
Meet: Friends of Par Beach hut
opposite Par Beach Cafe.
We'll be looking in pools near the Time and Tide Bell. What might we find? This starfish was found there!
Wear wellies/jellies or sand shoes. Bring any ID guides you have. We'll bring specimen trays and guides to assist you. A free, family friendly event but children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian please. We'll only cancel if very rainy/windy on the day!
For updates, please scan the QR code 
WORK PARTY
Sunday 28th July
10.30 - 12.30
Control of Invasive Species
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe. 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 tools.
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
Silent Disco Beach Clean
with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 26th June
16.30 (4.30pm) - 18.00 (6.00pm)
Join us at the Friends of Par Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe for a beach clean that will have you dancing. We will be bringing the headphones as they connect via Bluetooth to our system. Just come along ready to dance.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 23rd June
10.30 - 12.30
Management of the Wildflower Meadow
Meet at the Sculpture at the Western end of the Access Road. We shall be digging up the invasive brambles and water dropwort that has established itself in the wildflower meadow
We have spades, mattocks etc, but do feel free to bring your own tools.
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
WILDFLOWER WALK/TALK
What: Wildflower walk along the dunes and Local Nature Reserve.
Where: Meet at Friends of Par Beach Hut, opposite Par Beach Cafe.
When: Wednesday, 5th June, 16:00 hrs (4pm)
Cost: Free for FoPB members, £3.50 (cash only) for non-members.
A relaxed, informative and educational wildflower walk/talk with Dan Ryan, from the Three Bays Wildlife Group, over the dunes and surrounding areas, exploring plants and natural history of Par Beach and Local Nature Reserve.
Suitable for all knowledge levels.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 26th May
10.30 - 12.30
Control of Invasive Species
Meet at the Sculpture at the Western end of the Access Road. We shall be digging up the invasive brambles and water dropwort that has established itself in the wildflower meadow and lower orchid field.
We have spades, mattocks etc, but do feel free to bring your own tools.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
More information phone Mike on 01726 816454 or 07412 425625
Quiz Night
Wednesday, 8th May 2024
Venue: Scout Hall, Moorland Road, Par
Time: 19.15 for 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.
BIRD TALK and WALK
with
Tim McGrath, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
When: 07.45 for 08.00 start.
Sunday 5th May 2024.
Where: Par Beach Western Car Park
A
relaxed, informative and educational bird ID talk/walk along Par Beach and
Nature Reserve. Tim's walks are suitable for beginners and experts alike. He's
always very grateful if there are local birders around to share knowledge and
insights.
Cost: Free to members. £3.50 non-members.
Join
on the day! Annual membership is £5 for an individual, £8 for a couple/family.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 28th April
10.30 - 12.30
Control of Invasive Species
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe. 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 tools.
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
WORK PARTY
Sunday 24th March
10.30 - 12.30
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe. 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 tools.
If you arrive late just walk over the dunes by our hut and you will probably be able to see us on the lower dunes to the left.
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
Ranger Work Party
Woodland Management
Monday 19th February.
10.00 - 15.00 hrs
Meet: The Statue at the Western End of the Beach Access Road.
Location: The Western area between the Wildflower Meadow and Haul Road access point.
Our ranger, Jenny Heskett will be on site with a team to undertake some woodland management.
All are welcome to join them at anytime that suits. Bring your own refreshments.
with Tim McGrath of theLove Your Beach
Sunday 11th February
10.30 - 12.30
Par Beach Clean + Art Activities
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe
Come and join us.
We'll have additional artistic activities too - involving making patterns in the sand.
We've requested dry weather but suggest good boots or wellies, gloves and warm waterproof clothing to make the best of whatever nature throws at us!
We hope to see you there!
WORK PARTY
Sunday 28th January
10.30 - 12.30
Come and join us for the first Work Party of 2024.
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach hut opposite the cafe. 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 tools.
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.
Thick gloves are essential.
Tea/coffee and biscuits break mid-morning
For More Information phone Mike on 01726 816454 or 07412 425625
Otters in Our Area
a talk by
Ian McCarthy
Local naturalist and acclaimed natural history film-maker
Friends of St Andrew's Wetlands reserve and Friends of Par Beach are hosting a talk by Ian Mccarthy as a fund-raising event, for the Wild Otter Trust.
Along with the talk there will be a raffle and refreshments.
Gott Hall, Par Green, Par. PL24 2AG
Thursday 11th January 2024
7.30pm start (doors open from 7pm)
FREE ENTRY a suggested donation of £5 to the Wild Otter Trust will be welcome.
All profits donated to help the Wild Otter Trust's vital work.
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.
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
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.
Ranger Work Party
Thursday 2nd November
09:30 to 14.00
Pathway and Undergrowth Clearance.
Meet at the Sculpture at the Western end of the Beach Access Road.
We will be working with our Cormac Site Ranger plus Cornwall Wildlife Trust volunteers so a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and care for the Nature Reserve.
Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable gloves.
Bring your own refreshments.
Dune Plant Identification Workshop
Why are some plants considered invasive? Come and find out how to identify different species with the team from Budding Nature. Where: Howl Brewery, Polmear Hill, Par. PL24 2AS When: Friday 27th October at 10am for registration and coffee. How: Places are free but limited so you need to book by emailing jennytagney@gmail.com. With grateful thanks to Dynamic Dunescapes and Making Space for Sand who are supporting this workshop. |
Meet: At the FoPB Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 27th August 2023
10.30 - 12.30
Clearing Poplar Tree Shoots
Meet at the Statue at the end of the Access Road.
We shall be continuing our work in and around the lower Wildflower Meadow area.
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.
Guided Walk at Breney Common Nature Reserve
Led by Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Reserves Officer
Monday 31st July at 5.00pm
Meet at Gunwen Chapel (PL30 5DU or SX052612)
1 Hour Walk - suitable for families followed by Refreshments in the Chapel, including a virtual treasure hunt.
For more information contact:
Sunday 23rd July 2023
10.30 - 12.30
Details to Follow
Refreshments will be provided.
Sunday 25th June 2023
10.30 - 12.30
Details to Follow
Refreshments will be provided.
WILDFLOWER WALK
What: Wildflower walk along the dunes and Local Nature Reserve.
Where: Meet at Friends of Par Beach hut, opposite Par Beach Cafe.
When: Saturday, 10th June, 10:30
Cost: Free for Friends of Par Beach members, £3.50 (cash) for non-members.
Places are limited so please book by contacting jennytagney@gmail.com or via FB messenger. You can still pay on the day if not a member.
Join Friends of Par Beach and Dan Ryan from the Three Bays Wildlife Group for a gentle walk over the dunes and surrounding areas, exploring the plants and natural history of Par Beach and Local Nature Reserve.
We'll talk about what makes Par so special and how it has been shaped by a combination of natural forces and human activity. We will meet some common dune plants and hopefully some of the rarer and peculiar plants that call Par home.
We'll walk for about 2 hours along a mixture of sand and made paths so wear sturdy shoes. If it's sunny, the dunes may be very hot so please consider a hat, sun-screen, water and snacks. If you have a wildflower field guide or eye glass you might also like to bring them, but no need to buy anything especially for this walk.
Suitable for complete beginners and those with more advanced knowledge.
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.
The After the 
Time and Tide Bell
Sunday 28th May 2023
10.30 - 12.30
Wildflower Meadow Bramble Clearance
Meet at the Statue at the Western end of the Access Road.
We shall be digging up small brambles that survived our clearing in 2022. They are in early growth and it would be good to hit then hard again.
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.
Dune Plant Identification Workshop
Par Beach
Wednesday 17th May 2023. 10.30 Start.
Meet at Howl Brewery.
(Booking essential see below)
Come and join us with Budding Nature to learn about the different plant species we have along Par Dunes and start learning to identify them. No previous knowledge required but it's a great opportunity to brush up your skills if you have previous experience. We are hoping to establish sufficient numbers of people to start formally surveying the dunes, so please do get in touch if you'd like to be part of that too.
We will meet from 10.15 for a 10.30 start at Howl Brewery to learn about the main groups of plants we're likely to encounter and then we'll head out to the dunes after lunch to put our new knowledge into practice! We aim to finish at around 3.30pm.
Places are free but limited to 16 so please email me on jennytagney@gmail.com to book your place.
Bring your own packed lunch.
We are extremely grateful to the Dynamic Dunescapes project for funding this session.
Date for your Diaries
Time and Tide Bell Inauguration Event
27th May - 12 to 5 pm
Dear members, As you will know our Time and Tide Bell was installed on the 20th April and we are very lucky to have a team of people helping us to celebrate in a big way! As the attached poster suggests, the Par-teee is an event not to be missed! Do come along if you can, we have supported the previous two events and they are lots of fun. A focal point this year is the children from Tywardreath School who will lead us in inaugurating the Bell.
Look forward to seeing you if you can be there, Best wishes, Jenny (Chair, Friends of Par Beach)
WORK PARTY
Sunday 23rd April 2023
10.30 - 12.30
Habitat and Pathway Creation
Meet at the Statue at the end of the Access Road.
We shall be continuing our work in and around the Wildflower Meadow area.
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.
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.
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
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
WORK PARTY
Sunday 26th February
10.30 - 12.30
TREE NURSERY
Meet at the Statue at the end of the Access Road.
We shall be clearing the undergrowth in the area where we have planted saplings near to the access path across Haul Road to Par Green.
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.
Observing the Night Sky
with Brian Sheen from the Roseland Observatory
Saturday, 25th February at 19.00hrs (7.00pm)
Par Beach Cafe
We are delighted to invite you to another evening of observing the Night Sky from Par Beach with Brian Sheen, astronomer, from the Roseland Observatory.
If the weather permits we are hoping to observe the Moon, Orion, Mars and possibly the Orion Nebular, Jupitor and Venus, all through telescopes that will be available.
If the weather is unkind then Par Beach cafe have kindly made the upstairs community room available where Brian will talk and use some illustrations so that we can look for ourselves when we get a clear night.
The event is Free to FoPB members and £3.50 for non-members.
Do wear warm, waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear.
Love Your Beach
Sunday 19th February
10.30 - 12.30
Par Beach Clean + Art Activities
Meet at the Friends of Par Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe
Come and join us with friends from PL24 Community Association and Junior Parkrun to give Par Beach a Spring Clean!
We'll be joining the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Your Shore project in sieving sand samples for micro-plastics.
We'll have a couple of additional artistic activities too - involving making patterns in the sand.
We've requested dry weather but suggest wellies, gloves and warm waterproof clothing to make the best of whatever nature throws at us!
We hope to see you there!
WORK PARTY
Sunday 22nd January
10.30 - 12.30
WILDFLOWER MEADOW
Meet at the Meadow through the gate near the Statue at the end of the Access Road.
We shall be digging up brambles and flag iris that have established themselves as well as raking up any loose material from the smaller adjacent field.
Spades, forks, mattocks and rakes will be provided, but do bring your own if you wish.
Please wear sensible footwear.
Bring your own 'bramble proof' gloves.
Refreshments will be provided.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 27th November
10.30 - 12.30
WILDFLOWER MEADOW
Meet at the Meadow through the gate near the Statue at the end of the Access Road.
We shall be digging up brambles and flag iris that have established themselves as well as raking up any loose material from the smaller adjacent field.
Spades, forks, mattocks and rakes will be provided, but do bring your own if you wish.
Please wear sensible footwear.
Bring your own 'bramble proof' gloves.
Refreshments will be provided.
G7 Task Day (3)
(G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery)
Sunday 30th October 2022
09.30 to 14.30 hrs
Don't forget to reset your clocks Saturday night
Management of Invasive Species
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut opposite the Par Beach Cafe
Please wear sensible footwear.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Bring your own refreshments or visit Par Beach Cafe.
WORK PARTY
Sunday
23rd October 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Cutting back Foliage
Meet by the Sluice Gate opposite the White Hut
The foliage from Trees and Shrubs is encroaching the grass area between the footpath and the edge of the Bird Lake.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have various cutting tools but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Quiz Night
Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Venue: Scout Hall, Moorland Road, Par
Time: 19.15 for 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.
G7 Events
(G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery)
Thursday 6th October 2022
18.00 to 20.30 hrs
Cornwall Good Seafood Guide
Talk and Cooking Demonstration
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Further details of this Free event and to Register here
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Sunday 9th October 2022
10.00 to 14.00 hrs
Seaweed Identification Training
Spit Beach, Par
WORK PARTY
Sunday25th September 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Management of Invasive Species
Meet by the Statue and Gate to the Orchid Field
We have identified a numbers of invasive plant species in the Orchid field and secondary dunes that need to be controlled, including sea buckthorn and rosa rogosa. The more of these we can dig out the better the field and dunes with thrive.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have various digging tools but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
AGENDA for the 12th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to be held at 19.00 on Thursday 22ndSeptember 2022 at
The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL24 2AG
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 11thAnnual General Meeting, on Tuesday 21st September 2021
3. Chair's Report - Richard Parks
4. Treasurer's Report - Janice Hillier
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
SECRETARY
Jenny Tagney email: jennytagney@gmail.com, telephone: 07799 258379
Nominations for Officers and Committee Members may be sent in advance to the Secretary 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 other 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 Thursday 15th September. A seconder can be obtained in advance or at the AGM.
The current committee comprises:
Richard Parks - Chair, Janice Hillier - Treasurer, Jenny Tagney - Secretary, Facebook Admin,
Phil Gadd - Events Co-Ordinator, Website, Facebook Admin,
Gill Butler - Education,
Nick Hillier - Committee Member, Simon Tagney - Committee Member
Mike Freemantle - Committee Member
Immediately following the AGM we will have light refreshments available and time to meet fellow members and the committee. At 20.00 (approx.) we will reconvene, and you are cordially invited to a presentation outlining the G7 Legacy for Nature Recovery project.
What is the G7 Legacy for Nature Recovery project and how might Par Beach benefit?
Guest Speaker, Colin Pringle,
Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Programme Manager for G7 Legacy for Nature Recovery Project for Natural England.
G7 Task Day (2)
(G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery)
Thursday 15th September 2022
09.30 to 14.30 hrs
Management of Invasive Species
Come whenever it suits and stay as long as you like.
Come find us in the Orchid Field by the statue or Western End of the beach.
We have identified a numbers of invasive plant species in the Orchid Field and Secondary Dunes that need to be controlled, including poplar seedings, bramble, some shrubs and crocosmia. The more of these we can dig out the better the field and dunes with thrive.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have various digging tools but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Bring your own refreshments or visit Par Beach Cafe.
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 28th August 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Management of Invasive Species
Meet at the FoPB Beach Hut
We have identified a numbers of invasive plant species in the secondary dunes that need to be controlled, including sea buckthorn and rosa rogosa. The more of these we can dig out the better the dunes with thrive.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have various digging tools but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Meet: At the FoPB Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe.
G7 Task Day
(G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery)
Tuesday 16th August 2022
09.30 to 14.30 hrs
Management of Invasive Species
Come whenever it suits and stay as long as you like.
Come find us in the Orchid Field or Western End of the beach.
We have identified a numbers of invasive plant species in the Orchid Field and Secondary Dunes that need to be controlled, including poplar seedings, some shrubs and crocosmia. The more of these we can dig out the better the field and dunes with thrive.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have various digging tools but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Bring your own refreshments or visit Par Beach Cafe.
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 24th July 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing the Ragwort
Meet in the Main Car Park by access gate
At this time of year we clear ragwort from the eastern third of the dunes to reduce the risk of ragwort seeds being blown onto neighbouring farm land.
Please wear sensible footwear.
Tools are not required as ragwort is pulled by hand.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 26th June 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing the Reed Path
Meet opposite the old white Entrance Hut
We shall be cutting back and opening up the Reed Path which gives access to a quiet area adjacent to the Bird Lake which is ideal for Bird Spotters.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 29th May 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Cutting Back Selected Undergrowth
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut
We shall be cutting back selected undergrowth on the main and secondary dunes between the path from FoPB Hut and the Western Car Park.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Quiz Night
Wednesday, 11th May 2022
Venue: Scout Hall, Moorland Road, Par
Time: 19.15 for 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.
with Tim McGrath of theWORK PARTY
Sunday 24th April 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing Access Routes
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut
We are cleaning up the access path opposite Park Leisure reception up to the seating area on top of the dunes. There is also an area of gorse to cut back between the reception area and Bird Lake.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Easter Fun Trail
Sunday 17th April
10.30 to 12.00
Come and join us for some fun exploring the beach and Local Nature Reserve with a chocolate surprise at the end.
Free for members and non-members just One Pound per child.
All children must bring at the very least one sensible adult.
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 27th March 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing Gorse and Undergrowth
Meet at the Western Car Park
We are tidying the area in front of the seats at the Western Car Park. There are some gorse bushes to cut down and dig up as well as undergrowth, including bramble.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Friends of Par Beach are delighted to invite you to another evening of observing the Night Sky with Brian Sheen, astronomer from the Roseland Observatory.
Brian will explain how to view the exciting features of our Solar System, including:
And demonstrate some of the equipment that can be used.
In the event of poor weather conditions we have arranged with Par Beach Cafe to use their upstairs community room for a presentation with hot drinks available to purchase.
Time: 19:15 hrs (7:15 pm) onwards.
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (bring your membership card), 3 pounds 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.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
* 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.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 27th February 2022 
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Widening the Access Path
Clearing Scrub around Trees
Meet at the Western Car Park
There is a bit more work left over from last month's Widening the Access Path. We would also like to cut down brambles/scrub around Trees on the Orchid Field, and there may be the opportunity to cut down the redundant saplings in the Lower Field.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
Love Your Beach Clean-up
LOVE YOUR BEACH
As part of Cornwall Wildlife Trust Love Your Beach Week we are holding a Love Your Beach Clean-up Day.
Help CLEAN OUR BEACH and Local Nature Reserve. Make a giant LOVE HEART in the sand.
Family event or come on your own or with friends.
Collect Litter Pickers and Bags from Friends of Par Beach Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 23rd January 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Widening the Access Path
Meet at the Western Car Park where the Access Path heads towards Par River
Grass has encroached over the path over the years and urgently needs clearing back to the original width - that was wide enough to allow two wheelchairs to pass. This work, therefore, will be mainly scraping the grass off both sides of the path.
Please wear sensible footwear. We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish. We will primarily be using spades.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 28th November 2021
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Scrub Clearance
Meet at the Sculpture at the far end of the Access Road
We shall be continuing our work in what is known as 'the lower orchid field' where there is a lot of scrub clearance between the existing trees to be completed as well as thinning out the invasive poplar saplings to be done.
The ground is roughish so please wear strong footwear. We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish. we shall be using spades, saws and sickles.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 24th October 2021
10.00 to 12.00 hrs
Tree Planting & Scrub Clearance
Meet at the Sculpture at the far end of the Access Road
Come and join other volunteers who will be adding 7 trees to the plantation started 7 years ago. Anyone can join in with what has become social occasions as well as doing valuable work on Par Beach & Local Nature Reserve.
We shall be planting 7 trees in what is known as 'the lower orchid field' and there is a lot of scrub clearance between the existing trees as well as thinning out the invasive poplar saplings to be done.
The ground is roughish so please wear strong footwear. We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish. we shall be using spades, saws and sickles.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
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
with Tim McGrath of theWE’RE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN
((SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS)
WORKING PARTY
Join
us on…….
Sunday 25th
April 10.00 to 12.00 hrs.
Cutting back edges of the Access Path around the orchid field and
through the woods.
Meet at Western Car Park (parking is FREE until 17th May)
CURRENT GOVERNMENT RULES ARE……
That we can meet subject to a
MAXIMUM OF 15 people working in groups of no more than 6.
THEREFORE, PARTICIPANTS MUST BOOK A PLACE BY PHONING
PHIL ON 01726
817396
We shall have supplies of
sanitiser, disinfectant spray and paper roll on site, but………….
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
WE SHALL HAVE PRE-SANITISED
TOOLS AVAILABLE, BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS IF POSSIBLE
Regrettably we are unable to
provide refreshments at present
Working hard for Par Beach and the
Environment
Introduction to Reptile Identification & Surveying
The conservation Volunteers (TCV) in partnership with Froglife were overwhelmed by the demand for the last time so have decided to host another FREE online training course via Zoom on Friday 6th November at 6:30pm
The talk will cover common and widespread UK reptiles with an overview of their identification, and where and how to look for them.
It will be suitable for all audiences, and will especially appeal to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation. This course particularly suits those who:
• Wish to improve their identification skills of UK reptiles
• Is looking to gain knowledge on how to survey for reptiles – whether in their own garden or a public green space
• Looking for experience in the environmental sector
• Wish to learn about the importance of recording our reptile species and how doing so can make a real difference
The presentation begins at 18:30 and should finish no later than 20:00.
To book
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-reptile-identification-and-surveying-tickets-126784958223
Numbers are limit to 100.
Feel free to book on if you wish to learn a bit more about our indigenous reptilain friends.
If you have any queries please send an email to t.burden@tcv.ork.uk
October Work Party
Sunday, 25th October 2020
Venue: Car Park opposite the Duck Pond
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 hrs
UNDER NEW COVID REGULATIONS THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS WHERE GROUPS CAN BE MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE INCLUDING FOR WORK AND VOLUNTARY OR CHARITABLE SERVICES
WORKING PARTY
Sunday, 25th October
10.00 to 12.00 hrs
ERADICATING SEA BUCKTHORN in the SECONDARY DUNES
MEET AT THE CAR PARK OPPOSITE DUCK POND
We shall have supplies of sanitiser, disinfectant spray and paper roll on site, but...
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
WE SHALL HAVE PRE-SANITISED TOOLS AVAILABLE, but...
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS IF POSSIBLE
Regrettably we are unable to provide refreshments at present
Enquiries to Phil on 01726 817396
Email info@parbeach.com
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
September Work-Party
Sunday, 27th September 2020
Venue: Orchid Field gate at Western End
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 hrs
UNDER NEW COVID REGULATIONS THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS WHERE GROUPS CAN BE MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE INCLUDING FOR WORK AND VOLUNTARY OR CHARITABLE SERVICES
WORKING PARTY
Sunday 27th September
10.00 to 12.00
CLEAR UNDERGROWTH ROUND TREES PLANTED LAST YEAR
MEET AT THE SCULPTURE AT THE END OF THE ACCESS ROAD
We shall have supplies of sanitiser, disinfectant spray and paper roll on site, but...
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
WE SHALL HAVE PRE-SANITISED TOOLS AVAILABLE, but...
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS IF POSSIBLE
Regrettably we are unable to provide tea and coffee at present
Enquiries to Phil on 01726 817396
Email info@parbeach.com
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
INVITATION TO THE 11th AGM OF
FRIENDS OF PAR BEACH
Thursday 24th September 19:00 hrs
at The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL24 2AG
CANCELLED DUE TO RECENT CHANGE IN CORONAVIRUS PERMITTED GROUP NUMBERS RESTRICTION
Invitations limited to members only this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Your input this year is extremely important. Please read information below.
In recent years Friends of Par Beach have included a guest speaker and time for socialising with refreshments before and after the business meeting of the AGM. However, this is not possible for the 2020 meeting due to current limitations relating to social distancing, infection control guidelines and limited numbers able to be accommodated in Gott Hall.
Despite the impact of an international pandemic, Friends of Par Beach are pleased to report another busy year, which we look forward to detailing at the meeting! Highlights include work parties prior to and following `lockdown’, which saw more native trees planted in the nature reserve and ragwort management in the dune system.
During Lockdown, work continued `behind the scenes’ redesigning our website, developing ideas for picture information boards identifying some of the native wildlife we help protect and embraced `zoom’ committee meetings! We also continue to benefit from the Co-Op community fund, which will help pay for some of the developments outlined above.
It is really important that members attend the AGM, BUT places must be booked in advance by email to Jennytagney@gmail.com or Janice_hillier@hotmail.com or telephone Jenny on 07799258379. Places will be allocated on a `first come, first served’ basis and we will operate a `reserve’ list if necessary.
The current committee comprises:
Richard Parks – Chair Mike Freemantle – Treasurer Janice Hillier – Secretary
Jenny Tagney – Secretary Phil Gadd – Events Co-Ordinator and Website Gill Butler – Education
Nick Hillier – Committee Member Simon Tagney – Committee Member
Nominations for Officers and Committee Members may be sent in advance to the Secretaries. 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 below) by Thursday 17th September. A seconder can be obtained in advance or at the AGM.
CANCELLED DUE TO RECENT CHANGE IN CORONAVIRUS PERMITTED GROUP NUMBERS RESTRICTION
AGENDA for the 11th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to be held at 19.00 on Thursday 24th September 2020 at
The Gott Hall, Par Green, PL 24 2AG
Please bring your membership card and your own refreshments (NB - Toilets will NOT be available during this meeting).
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 10th Annual General Meeting held 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 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
The new season of Work Parties is nearly upon us.
As things stand we can run work parties with up to 30 people whilst maintaining social distancing and a few other measures.
As in previous years we propose to hold the work parties on the fourth Sunday of each month excluding December.
The dates are:
27th September 2020
25th October 2020
22nd November 2020
24th January 2021
28th February 2021
28th March 2021
25th April 2021
Watch this space for more details closer to each event date.
AFTER THE SUCCESS OF OUR FOPB 2020 CALENDAR, MAKE ANOTHER DATE WITH YOUR CAMERA.
Friends of Par Beach have again seen so many great shots posted on Facebook over the last year that we would like again to create a calendar for 2021 to raise funds and showcase our wonderful beach and nature reserve.
Closing Date: 15th August 2020
The theme for our second calendar will be PAR BEACH AND NATURE RESERVE IN ALL ITS FORMS.
We need High Resolution shots of LANDSCAPES, FLORA AND FAUNA and new for this year, SEASONS.
So we are inviting you to submit one or two of your very best shots to be considered for the calendar. Having your picture acknowledged and printed in high quality is the prize, plus a free calendar for all successful entrants.
If you would like to join in please submit your entries by email to gillbutler1@gmail.com by Saturday 15 August.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The event is open to all, not just members of Friends of Par Beach.
2. Images may be taken by camera, drone, tablet or phone.
3. The panel will reject any images clearly not taken at Par.
4. Please do not submit any images containing facial features of anyone under the age of 18 years.
5. If you use photoshop or any similar image enhancing software, please make that clear in your entry email.
6. You may submit 2 images in total.
7. The scoring system will be led by two committee members who will not be submitting an entry themselves. They will be the only people who know the names of each entrant, before final selection by the full committee..
Again entries to be submitted by 15 August to gillbutler1@gmail.com
Happy Snapping.
Help Unite Marine Organisations in Cornwall with a new Logo!
Closing Date: 31st July 2020
The CPPC is a network of over 50 marine conservation, environmental groups, & science experts in Cornwall leading the way in tackling ocean plastics. Although each individual organisation involved in CPPC has its own logo and branding, it is important for the CPPC itself to have a unique identity. As such this July we are launching a Design Our Logo competition with our followers to find the right image for what we represent.
The successful logo will be used in all future PR, documentation, clothing and branding, representing the CPPC work on a regional and national scale. It is an amazing opportunity for a new budding graphic designer to add to their portfolio, whilst also helping a brilliant and powerful movement to continue their invaluable work protecting our coasts and seas against the issue of plastic pollution.
For more information about CPPC please see their website https://cppccornwall.org.uk/
To enter your logo, or to discuss the process and get full logo guidelines please contact Abby.crosby@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Our site ranger, Jenny Heskett, is having a work-party to manage the Ragwort.
The daisy-like, yellow flower heads of common ragwort may be pretty enough to the casual observer, but they belie the poisonous nature of this plant. Renowned as a weed of paddocks and pastures, where it can be harmful to livestock, it is not usually such an issue in gardens or on waste ground. In fact, it is the foodplant of the black-and-red cinnabar moth: sometimes its black-and yellow-barred caterpillars cover the plant, totally stripping the leaves. Common ragwort is a biennial, flowering in its second year from June to November.
Please wear suitable clothing, gloves and footwear.
Social distancing rules will apply.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
If you come by car please be aware that parking charges do apply.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Kids Quizzy thing
4th May 2020
Like all groups of our nature we are effectively shut down due to the Coronavirus situation.
So our Education Officer, Gill Butler, has put a few quizzy things together for the kids (ages 5 - 10) to do. She has tried to keep it fun rather than being too educational as we are sure they are getting plenty of work from their schools!
We would like you to send their drawings and words back to Gill (gillbutler1@gmail.com) so that we can choose some to put up on our Website, Facebook page and in the next PL24 magazine.
Closing date for entries is 4th May 2020.
Quizzy thing (Word format) Quizzy thing (PDF format)
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
March Work Party
Sunday, 22nd March 2020
Venue: Car Park opposite the Bird Lake
Time: 10:30 - 13:00 hrs
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 IMPACT
Sea Buckthorn Control.
Sea Buckthorn is a valuable source of a variety of vitamins for birds, but we really do not want it to get a foot-hold on the newly formed dunes as it has done on the main dunes.
We shall be using saws and spades to dig up a patch of Sea Buckthorn before it becomes established.
We have gloves, protective glasses and tools, but bring your own if you wish.
Meet at the Car Park opposite the Bird Lake. (Parking is free until the end of March).
Come for the whole session or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Phil on 01726 817396.
As an incentive we plan to have the usual refreshments for those taking part.
February Work Party
Sunday, 23rd February 2020
Venue: The Sculpture at end of beach access road
Time: 10:30 - 13:00 hrs
More Gorse Bashing
This is one of our most popular work parties that might, the weather gods permitting, allow us to have a bonfire.
We continue building on our past work to manage the gorse covering the important grasslands towards the western end of the dunes, and starting up the programme to manage the blocks on a 10 year rotation.
Please wear strong footwear, spare loppers always welcome, we have gloves and specs.
Meet at the Sculpture at the end of the beach access road for 10:30 hrs
If it does look like bonfire and picnic weather- bring a foil wrapped spud and stay a bit longer.
LOVE YOUR BEACH
As part of Cornwall Wildlife Trust Love Your Beach Week we are holding a Love Your Beach Litter Pick Day.
Help CLEAN OUR BEACH and make a giant LOVE HEART in the sand.
Family event or come on your own or with friends.
Collect Litter Pickers and Bags from Friends of Par Beach beach hut opposite Milo's Beach Cafe.
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January Work Party
Sunday, 26th January 2020
Venue: Orchid Field gate at Western end
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
Tree Planting
Due to weather, time put back to 12:00 - 14:00 hrs
Cornwall Council has its Forest for Cornwall project as part of it's Climate Change Action Plan.
As our contribution to the Climate Change Action Plan we have our Forest for Par project!
Okay, it's not quite a forest but for this Work Party we will be planting some native trees within the Nature Reserve.
Meet at the Orchid Field gate near the broken statue at the Western end of the site.
Wear strong waterproof footwear.
Pacific Oyster Survey Revisited
Saturday, 25th January 2020
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Par Beach Cafe
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 hrs
We shall be revisiting the sites of last year's Pacific Oyster survey on behalf of Cornwall Wildlife Trust. This non-native species has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and the 2 year project was set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers.
We will be conducting this survey along the man-made rock and boulder groynes at the Western end of the beach where Par river joins the bay. Working along the broader, 4 meter wide, of the groynes, which fitted the survey parameters, last year we reached a total of 1700 Pacific oysters, along its length, after two hours work.
Anyone wishing to assist and be involved in this survey will be most welcome.
Waterproof footwear and clothing essential.
November Work Party
Sunday, 24th November 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
Gorse Bashing
This is one of our most popular work parties that might, the weather gods permitting, allow us to have a bonfire.
Today we are building on our past work to manage the gorse covering the important grasslands towards the western end of the dunes, and starting up the programme to manage the blocks on a 10 year rotation.
Please wear boots, spare loppers always welcome, we have gloves and specs.
Meet at the FoPB hut at 10:30 hrs
If it does look like bonfire and picnic weather- bring a foil wrapped spud and stay a bit longer.
Pacific Oyster Survey Revisited
Tuesday, 29th October 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos
Time: 10:30 - 14:00 hrs
We shall be revisiting the sites of last years Pacific Oyster survey on behalf of Cornwall Wildlife Trust. This non native species has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and the 2 year project was set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers.
We will be conducting this survey along the man-made rock and boulder groynes at the Western end of the beach where Par river joins the bay. Working along the narrower, 2 meter wide, of the groynes, which fitted the survey parameters, last year we reached a total of 600 Pacific oysters, along its length, after two hours work.
Anyone wishing to assist and be involved in this survey will be most welcome.
Meet at the FoPB Beach Hut at 10:30 hrs.
October Work Party
Sunday, 27th October 2019
Venue: Par Beach Western Car Park
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 hrs
The second of our 2019-20 Working Parties will be to finish the clearance of an area of gorse and bramble in front of the Western Car Park to return the area to grassland and improve the outlook.
Meet: Western Car Park.
Wear: Strong footwear and gloves are needed for this work. We have a stock of tools and gloves, but you are welcome bring your own if you wish.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Phil on 01726 817396.
As an incentive we plan to have the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Quiz Night
Monday, 21st October 2019
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.
Ranger Work-Party
Thursday, 10th October 2019
Venue: Central Car Park
Time: 10:30 - 15:30 hrs
Our site ranger, Jenny Heskett, is having a work-party to manage the Invasive species on our site.
Please wear suitable clothing, gloves and footwear.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
If you come by car please be aware that parking charges do apply.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
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September Work Party
Sunday, 22nd September 2019
Venue: Par Beach Western Car Park
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
The first of our 2019-20 Working Parties will be to clear an area of gorse and bramble in front of the Western Car Park to return the area to grassland and improve the outlook.
Meet: Western Car Park.
Parking charges apply, but please do not park in Milo's customer car park. Free parking has been offered at The Ship car park, and there may be spaces at the back of what was the Indian restaurant.
Wear: Strong footwear and gloves are needed for this work. We have a stock of tools and gloves, but you are welcome bring your own if you wish.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Phil on 01726 817396.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Bat Walk
Saturday, 24th August 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 hrs
Friends of Par Beach are holding another of our very popular Evening Bat Walks with Carol Williams, a leading bat expert. Come and see the different species of bats that feed around the Beach and Local Nature Reserve area and find out more about these often misunderstood little creatures.
The event will start with an introduction to the bats that can be found around Cornwall and Carol will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Bat detectors will be available but if you have access to one please bring it along with you.
This is a family event, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult; well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
This is a wheelchair friendly event
Meet: Meet by our Beach Hut opposite Milos at 20:00hrs (8pm). For those who will be using Sat Navs the postcode is PL24 2AS.
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (Please bring your membership card). £2 for non-members (children under 12 free)*..
Wear: Sensible footwear and clothing
Contact: Phil Gadd on our contact us page or 01726 817396 for further info or if you have any questions.
* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be cheaper than paying for the event on the night if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
Donations to ‘Cornwall Bat Aid’ will be most welcome. To see more about them on Facebook click here, it is a public page so you don't need to have a Facebook account to see it. If you want the day to day stories by one of the bats at the bat hospital in Truro look at Nancy Noctule's FB page.
Celebrating the first 10 years
Sunday, 11th August 2019
Venue: Cornubia Community Centre, Par.
Time: 10:30 - 16:00 hrs
You are invited to join us on this special day when we shall show you some of what we have done in our efforts to promote and benefit Par Beach and the Local Nature Reserve over the past 10 years.
As well as having representatives and stands from more than a dozen wildlife and local community organisations in Cornwall, we have some special guest speakers giving illustrated presentations.
Presentations by:
Displays by:
Beach Art
Sunday, 14th July 2019
Venue: Par Beach - Eastern End off Main Car Park
Time: Starts 11:30am | Judging from 12:30pm
Cost: Free | Donations for Par Carnival appreciated
As part of Par Carnival Week, Friends of Par Beach are, once again, holding a Beach Art Competition.
Enter as an individual or group or family. No rules, just come along and have an hours fun in the sun. Bring whatever tools you think will be useful. Use natural materials to enhance your creation. Be imaginative!
Don't forget your sun hats and sun screen. Bring plenty of drinking water.
We recommend you use gloves to collect materials.
Wildlife Walk
Sunday, 16th June 2019
Venue: Par Beach main car park.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for a Wildlife Walk along the beach and dunes and Local Nature Reserve to look at the variety of flora and fauna to be found and how it fits into the habitat.
The event will start at 10:30am and will finish approximately 12:30pm.
Cost: Free to FoPB members (bring your membership card) and children aged 12 and under. £2 for non-members aged 13 and over*.
Meeting Point: Par Beach Main Car Park, look out for our flag.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the prevailing weather.
* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be cheaper than paying for the event at the time if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
Quiz Night
Monday, 29th April 2018
Venue: Scout Hut, Moorland Road, Par. PL24 2PA
Time: 19:30hrs
Cost: £5.00 per person
Join us for a fun night of questions, the picture quiz and, new this time, the 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.
Easter Fun Trail
Sunday, 21st April 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 hrs
Cost: Free to FoPB members otherwise £1.00 per child.
Come and join Friends of Par Beach for some fun exploring the beach and Local Nature Reserve and, at the end, all children receive a chocolate surprise.
All children must bring at least one sensible adult!
Meet: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant. (Please do not park in Milo's spaces)
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (Please bring your membership card). Just £1 for each non-members child*...
Bring: Sensible footwear and clothing
This is a family event, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult; well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Contact: Use our contact us page if you have any queries or questions.
...* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be more cost effective than paying for the event on the day if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
Spring Beach Clean
Sunday, 7th April 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Friends of Par Beach are holding our Spring Beach Clean and Litter Pick in conjunction with Clean Cornwall and Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘The Great British Spring Clean’, also in support of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 'Spring Beach & River Clean'.
PLEASE PARK IN THE CAR PARKS (No Charge), BUT NOT IN MILO’S CAR PARK AND NOT ON THE GRASS.
Meet us at our Beach Hut opposite Milos restaurant at any time between 10:30hrs and 12:00noon. Here you will be able to register and we will give you litter pickers, bags and hoops to hold your bag open.
Bring gloves and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
Ranger Work Party
Thursday, 4th April 2019
Venue: Main car park adjacent to Picnic Area
Time: 10:00 - 13:00 hrs
Our site ranger, Jenny Heskett, is having a workparty to finish some work to the Picnic Area and any other outstanding small jobs depending on time and numbers.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
If you come by car please be aware that parking charges do apply from 1st April onwards.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
March Work Party
Sunday, 24th March 2019
Venue: Orchid Fields
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
The March Work Party will consist of further work on the Orchid Fields. Much of the work has been done on previous Work Parties but we need to do more to prepare the area to encourge wild flowers and orchids in the summer.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish, they will be essential.
Meet at the sculpture at the end of the Access Road.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Phil on 01726 817396 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive we plan to provide the usual refreshments for those taking part.
February Work Party
Sunday, 24th February 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
The February Work Party will consist of clearing invasive species (Sea Buckthorn) from the secondary dunes.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish, they will be essential.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Phil on 01726 817396 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive we plan to provide the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Pacific oyster survey 5
Tuesday, 19th February 2019
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut for transport to Spit Beach
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Having accessed all the areas we can from Par Beach we are now going to focus on the Western side via Spit Beach.
In support of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch project to explore the shore and learn about an invasive species, the Pacific oyster. This non native has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and a new project has been set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers. Volunteers are needed and this is a chance for people to learn more and get involved.
Meet: At Friends of Par Beach beach hut opposite Milos Restaurant where we will collect our equipment and transport to Spit Beach.
Bring: Sensible rock-pooling clothing - wellies or wetsuit boots, warm clothing.
Forgotten Corner Film Festival
Sat/Sun, 16/17th February 2019
Venue: Rame Peninsula
*Lights, camera, climate action!*
Don't miss out on the Forgotten Corner Film Festival, coming to the Rame Peninsula on February 16 and 17.
The aim of this inspirational event is to remind us of how much there still is in the world to protect and celebrate, and to give us the motivation to get up and be a part of the change our planet so desperately needs.
The festival will feature a wide selection of films, ranging from low-budget local productions to game-changing international ones - as well as talks, live music and bar, a junk food café and sound bath meditation.
Donations from the event will help raise funds for local beach cleaning and marine conservation group Rame Peninsula Beach Care (www.ramepbc.org), the Old Ship social housing project in Cawsand and the Joy Rescue project, a Kenyan NGO working to support low income families.
Just some of the highlights (see full programme here (6MB, be patient for file to load)) will include:
· *Albatross*, an incredibly powerful and moving film by photographer Chris Jordan documenting Laysan albatrosses, which raise their young in the heart of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
· *Wild Cornwall – Out on the Edge*, a stunning film about the incredible wildlife dramas played out right here under our noses, by former BBC wildlife cameraman Ian McCarthy who will also be at the event to take questions from the audience
· *Tomorrow (Demain), *an upbeat, award-winning French documentary, travelling the world to find concrete solutions to environmental and social challenges – in agriculture, energy, economics, education and governance
· *Gypsea Stories* –* Wylo II* a film about local sailor and legend Nick Skeates, who has sailed the world on his handmade wooden boat and does everything the old-school way
· *The Age of Stupid*, a drama-documentary-animation hybrid starring Pete Postlethwaite looking back from 2055 and asking why we didn’t do something to tackle climate change when we had the chance!
Cornwall Coastal Otter Project
Tuesday, 12th February 2019
Venue: Lost Gardens of Heligan
Time: 19.00 hrs
Cost: Free | Donations appreciated
Three Bays Wildlife is holding a regional meeting with info/training for the CCOP.
Friends of Par Beach are invited.
As spaces will be limited, before sticking it on Facebook, we are inviting possible otter surveyors from our local Marine groups.
See the poster here.
Ranger Work Party
Thursday, 7th February 2019
Venue: Lower Orchid Field
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 hrs
Our site ranger, Jenny Heskett, has arranged to come to take care of heavy growth and brambles surrounding the young trees in the lower orchid field.
She will bring brush cutters to deal with the problem, but will need volunteers to help clearing away the debis and other support work.
Wear suitable clothing for the conditions, particularly strong footwear and rigger gloves. We have some gloves and a few rakes and forks for the work but feel free to bring your own.
Come along for all or part of the time and bring a packed lunch if necessary.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
January Work Party
Sunday, 27th January 2019
Venue: Western End - Gate to Orchid Field
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
The January Work Party will consist of clearing brambles and saplings from the orchid field.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish, they will be essential.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Phil on 01726 817396 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Pacific oyster survey with CWT
Thursday, 6th December 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 09:30 - 11:00 hrs
And yet another opportunity to Join Matt Slater of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch project to explore the shore and learn about an invasive species, the Pacific oyster. This non native has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and a new project has been set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers. Volunteers are needed and this is a chance for people to learn more and get involved.
We have nearly completed our efforts on the rock groynes at the western end of the beach and we hope to be able to finish this area with this session.
Meet: At Friends of Par Beach beach hut opposite Milos Restaurant.
Bring: Sensible rock-pooling clothing - wellies or wetsuit boots, warm clothing.
Pacific oyster survey 2 with CWT
Tuesday, 27th November 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 13:00 hrs
Another opportunity to Join Matt Slater of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch project to explore the shore and learn about an invasive species, the Pacific oyster. This non native has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and a new project has been set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers. Volunteers are needed and this is a chance for people to learn more and get involved.
Meet: At Friends of Par Beach beach hut opposite Milos Restaurant.
Bring: Sensible rockpooling clothing - wellies or wetsuit boots, warm clothing.
November Work Party
Sunday, 25th November 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
The November Work Party will consist of clearing invasive species (Rosa Rugosa) from the secondary dunes.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish, they will be essential.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Phil on 01726 817396 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
October Work Party
Sunday, 28th October 2018
Venue: Par Beach - Reed Path
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
The second of our 2018-19 Working Parties will be our annual tidy up on the Reed Path. There will be some cutting back of soft undergrowth and small brambles, as well as coppicing trees.
Meet: Opposite the old car park attendant's hut.
Parking charges apply, but please do not park in Milo's customer car park. Free parking has been offered at The Ship car park, and there may be spaces at the back of what was the Indian resturaunt.
Wear: Strong footwear and gloves are needed for this work. We have a stock of tools and gloves, but you are welcome bring your own if you wish.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Phil on 01726 817396.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Click here for the poster to view, share or print to display somewhere.
Autumn Quiz Night
Monday, 22nd October 2018
Venue: Scout Hut, Moorland Road, Par.
Time: 19:30 hrs
We are holding another of our popular Quiz Nights on the evening of Monday 22nd October.
Charge is just £4 per person, which covers cocktail pasty plus tea, coffee or squash.
Maximum 6 per table – no age restrictions.
It’s a fun night so, 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 quiz there will be a raffle for prizes and the chance to win a bottle of something special in the ‘heads and tails’ game – just £1 to enter.
For further information ring Mike on 01726 816454 or use the Contact Us page on our website, please put 'Quiz Night' in the subject.
Click here for the poster to view, share or print to display somewhere.
Autumn Beach Clean & Litter Pick
Sunday, 7th October 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
Friends of Par Beach are holding our Autumn Beach Clean and Litter Pick in support of Clean Cornwall, Keep Britain Tidy and and Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) on Sunday 7th October.
Come and join us at our Beach Hut opposite Milos Resturaunt between 10:30 and 12:30. Here you will be able to register and we will give you litter pickers, bags and hoops to hold your bag open.
Thanks must go to Cornwall Council who have again agreed to relax parking charges for the period of the Beach Clean. If you want to stay longer you will need to get a ticket. Please DO NOT park in the bays for Milos Resturaunt!
Bring gloves if you have some and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page, please put the event name in the subject box, on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
Click here to see the event poster to print and display somewhere for us, share with your friends or just to view.
September Work Party
Sunday, 30th September 2018
Venue: Par Beach - Meet at Concrete Path opposite Park Leisure.
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs
The first of our 2018-19 Working Parties will be to prepare for important work to be done by Cornwall Council to improve the concrete path opposite Park Leisure that leads to the seat overlooking the dunes. The plan is to widen the path so that wheelchairs may use it more easily and to create a passing bay. In addition we shall be tackling the clearing of gorse and other invasive species to improve the view from the seat.
Meet: At the bottom of the concrete path opposite Park Leisure.
Parking charges apply, but please do not park in Milo's customer car park. Free parking has been offered at The Ship car park, and there may be spaces at the back of what was the Indian restaurant.
Wear: Strong footwear and gloves are needed for this work. We have a stock of tools and gloves, but you are welcome bring your own if you wish.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Phil on 01726 817396.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Click here for the poster to view, share or print to display somewhere.
Pacific oyster survey with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Tuesday, 25th September 2018
Venue: Par Beach - Meet at FoPB beach hut.
Time: 11:00 - 13:30 hrs
Join Matt Slater of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch project to explore the shore and learn about an invasive species, the Pacific oyster. This non native has been becoming increasingly common all around Cornwall and a new project has been set up to Monitor its spread and where necessary control its numbers. Volunteers are needed and this is a chance for people to learn more and get involved.
Numbers limited to 30 people.
Please email to book your space on Shoresearch@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Meet: At Friends of Par Beach beach hut opposite Milos Restaurant.
Bring: Sensible rockpooling clothing - wellies or wetsuit boots, warm clothing / sunscreen and sun hat if forecast is good! Water and packed lunch.
We aim to finish by 13:30 hrs but keen people may want to stay on longer!
Ranger Work Party
Wednesday, 5th September 2018
Venue: Par Beach Picnic Area, adjacent to Main car park
Time: 10.00 - 13.00 hrs
Our Ranger, Jenny Heskett, is running a work party with the aim of repairing the damaged picnic benches in the picnic area adjacent to the main car park.
Depending on manpower and time there could also be some paling work to be done on the undesirable footways through the dune
Bat Walk
Saturday, 25th August 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 hrs
Friends of Par Beach are holding another of our very popular Evening Bat Walks with Carol Williams, a leading bat expert. Come and see the different species of bats that feed around the Beach and Local Nature Reserve area and find out more about these often misunderstood little creatures.
The event will start with an introduction to the bats that can be found around Cornwall and Carol will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Bat detectors will be available but if you have access to one please bring it along with you.
This is a family event, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult; well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
This is a wheelchair friendly event
Meet: Meet by our Beach Hut opposite Milos at 20:00hrs (8pm). For those who will be using Sat Navs the postcode is PL24 2AS.
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (Please bring your membership card). £2 for non-members (children under 12 free)*..
Wear: Sensible footwear and clothing
Contact: Phil Gadd on our contact us page or 01726 817396 for further info or if you have any questions.
* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be cheaper than paying for the event on the night if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
Donations to ‘Cornwall Bat Aid’ will be most welcome. To see more about them on Facebook click here, it is a public page so you don't need to have a Facebook account to see it. If you want the day to day stories by one of the bats at the bat hospital in Truro look at Nancy Noctule's FB page.
The Night Sky
Tuesday, 14th August 2018
Venue: Roseland Observatory
Time: 20:30 hrs onwards
Brian Sheen and his team have extended an invite to all Friends of Par Beach members to attend the Roseland Observatory to observe the Perseid meteor shower.
Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus. This is because the direction, or radiant, from which the shower seems to come in the sky lies in the same direction as Perseus. The Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers because most years at its peak, one can see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour from a dark place.
Date: Tuesday, 14th August 2018. From 20:30 hrs (8:30pm)
Dress: Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you—meteor watching can be a waiting game.
Venue: Roseland Observatory, Court Farm, St Stephen. PL26 7LE. ( Directions )
Cost: Free to FoPB members. As we need to indicate numbers attending please register your interest using the Contact Us page on our website. Put The Night Sky in the Subject box and the number of persons attending in the Message box. Thank you.
The Sky at Night
Friday, 27th July 2018
Venue: Par Beach Picnic Area, adjacent to Main car park
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 hrs
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.
See the Moon rise in total eclipse. With Mars at its closest and best for years together with Saturn with its rings and the biggest planet of all - Jupiter.
Brian will explain how to view these exciting features of our Solar System, and demonstrate some of the equipment that can be used.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm.
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (bring your membership card), £2 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.
Biodiversity Walk
Sunday, 22nd July 2018
Venue: Par Beach - Eastern End off Main Car Park
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
At the behest of Friends of Luxulyan Valley(FoLV), join us for a Biodiversity walk along the beach and dunes and Local Nature Reserve to look at the variety of flora and fauna to be found and how it fits into the habitat.
The event will start at 10:30am and will finish approximately 12:30pm.
Cost: Free to FoPB and FoLV members and children aged 12 and under (bring your membership card). £2 for non-members aged 13 and over*.
Meeting Point: Par Beach Main Car Park, look out for our flag.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the prevailing weather.
* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be cheaper than paying for the event at the time if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
Family Beach Art Competition
Sunday, 15th July 2018
Venue: Par Beach - Eastern End off Main Car Park
Time: Starts 10:30 | Judging from 12:00
Cost: Free | Donations for Par Carnival appreciated.
As part of Par Carnival Week, Friends of Par Beach are, once again, holding a Family Beach Art Competition.
No rules just come along and have fun in the sun. Bring whatever tools you think will be useful. Use natural materials to enhance your creation. Be imaginative!
Bring plenty of drinking water.
Use gloves to collect materials.
Landscape Painters Anonymous
Sunday, 24th June 2018
Venue: Par Beach
Time: 11.30 - 13.15 hrs and 14.30- 16.15 hrs
Artist Simon Bayliss will lead two half-day painting sessions on Par Beach. 'Landscape Painters Anonymous" sessions offer the opportunity to join a group of people painting in the open air. Previous drawing or painting experience is not necessary. The first session will take place from 11.30am to 1.15pm and the second from 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Participants are welcome to take part in both.
To book a free place email: irsimonbayliss@hotmail.com
Tel: 01326 565632
Field Trip | Alluvial Strands
Saturday, 23rd June 2018
Venue: Par and Luxulyan Valley
Time: 11.00 - 16.00 hrs
Artist William Arnold will lead an eight mile circular walk from Par beach to Luxulyan valley, the steep-sided and wooded valley of the River Par. Now a designated World Heritage site, the valley was once the site of a booming copper mining industry and is rich in early 19th century industrial remains. This field trip will explore the valley from the Port of Par to the Treffry viaduct/aqueduct, not far from Luxulyan Village. The terrain is varied and participants will need to be physically able, with suitable clothing and footwear. Participants should bring a packed lunch.
To book a free place email: williamlawrencearnold@gmail.com
Tel: 01326 565632
Passage for Par | Programme
Friday, 22nd June 2018
Saturday, 23rd June 2018
Sunday, 24th June 2018
Venue: Par Beach
Times: Friday - 7.15pm. Saturday - 8.15pm. Sunday - 9.15am
Rosemary Lee rehearsing on Par beach near St Austell
Passage for Par is a dance performance created specially for and presented on Par Beach, conceived and directed by choreographer Rosemary Lee.
At the turn of the tide 30 women will rhythmically snake their way across the tidal landscape, tracing meandering pathways through the wet sand, their outlines etched against the sea and sky. Following their movements from afar on headland or dune, viewers are invited to take time to discover the ever-changing landscape as the women slowly continue their passage through it.
A Passage for Par will begin at approximately the following times:
– Friday 22 June 7.15pm
– Saturday 23 June 8.15pm
– Sunday 24 June 9.15am
Timings for each day will be updated on this page. Each passage lasts for somewhere between one hour and 90 minutes. Come to Par Beach to witness either the full duration or part of the performers’ journey. The three live performances over three days are free to attend and no booking is required.
Passage for Par has been commissioned by CAST for Groundwork. Produced by Dance Republic 2 in association with Artsadmin.
Moth Night
Friday, 22nd June 2018
Venue: Par Beach Picnic Area, adjacent to Main car park
Time: 21:30 hrs onwards
A moth evening with 'Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society' (http://www.cornwallbutterflyandmothsociety.org.uk). A Mid-summer event led by local moth enthusiast, Russ Hemmings and assisted by local ‘Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award’ volunteers Robert Slaughter & Tom Rawle.
Please bring a torch, a drink, wrap up well & something to sit or kneel on. There is the prospect of recording many different species of moths, including Hawk-moths, here over a few hours and it is hoped that there will be some good migrant moths arrive at the moth lights. Please bring your own moth trap if you have one!
Free parking is available during the evening only.
Passage for Par | Volunteers
Friday, 22nd June 2018
Saturday, 23rd June 2018
Sunday, 24th June 2018
Venue: Par Beach
Times: Friday - 7.15pm. Saturday - 8.15pm. Sunday - 9.15am
A dance performance by choreographer Rosemary Lee on Par beach.
The Groundwork project is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors to special dance performances on Par beach in June. At the turn of the tide, 30 women will slowly cross the beach like a moving sculpture, lasting for about 90 minutes. Groundwork is a season of exhibitions and events by internationally acclaimed artists. Volunteers will be offered travel expenses and free training to support performances at the following times: 22 June, 7.15pm; 23 June, 8.15pm; 24 June, 9.15am.
Visit the Groundwork website, www.groundwork.art for more information
email Liz@c-a-s-t.org.uk or phone 01326 565632.
Beach Clean
Tuesday, 5th June 2018
Venue: Par Beach main car park
Time: 11.00 hrs
Invitation to a Beach Clean On
World Environment Day Tuesday, 5th June 2018 -
"Without a healthy environment we cannot end poverty or build prosperity. We all have a role to play in protecting our only home: we can use less plastics, drive less, waste less food and teach each other to care." — Secretary-General, António Guterres
On Tuesday 5th June 2018
At 11 am
We will meet in the Par beach car park at 11 am and clean the beach for about 1 hr and 30. You will see a large white van from Cosgarne –come and find us.
Lunch is kindly provided by STAK.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and closed shoes. PPE will be provided.
If you wish to attend could you please send me an email with your contact details including mobile number. This will help with catering numbers and be added to the risk assessment.
The Big Lunch & Dog Show
Sunday, 3rd June 2018
Venue: Par Track
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 hrs
FoPB will have a presence at The Big Lunch and Dog Show with our Gazebo and Display plus some Stone Painting for our younger visitors.
Pop in and have a chat.
Wildlife Celebration 2018
Sunday, 20th May 2018
Venue: Caerhays Castle, Gorran, PL26 6LY
Time: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: Free - with complimentary ticket
On behalf of Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) we are very excited to offer you, as members of Friends of Par Beach, complimentary tickets to their Annual Wildlife Celebration on Sunday 20th of May. It is being held at Caerhays Castle, where they will have birds, bats and beasts, rockpool rambles, woodland walks, plenty of information and activity stalls as well as a guest appearance from Springwatch's very own Gillian Burke! A great day for both Adults and Children alike.
The complimentary tickets accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.
Car parking is free (follow signs to Wildlife Celebration and park in Caerhays Beach car park) and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
For additional information follow this link.
Click here (broken) to see the event poster.
To order your complimentary tickets (no latter than 8th May) please use the Contact Us page on our website. Put Wildlife Celebration in the Subject box and include your postal address (for delivery) in the Message box. Thank you.
Note: CWT members get your Free Entry form in the spring edition of Wild Cornwall magazine.
PL24 Community Association supported by Friends of Par Beach and Your Shore Beach Rangers, are holding an Action Day at Spit Beach on Sunday, 8th April.
The day will include a Litter Pick, Beach Art, and Rock Pooling and is designed to engage people about the oceans, coastlines and fantastic beaches on our doorstep.
All children must bring at least one adult!
Meet: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant. (Please do not park in Milo's spaces)
Cost: Free to FoPB Members (Please bring your membership card). £1 for each non-members child*...
Bring: Sensible footwear and clothing
This is a family event, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult; well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Contact: Use our contact us page if you have any queries or questions.
...* If not a member of FoPB, You can join at the event, it is inexpensive and could be more cost effective than paying for the event on the day if joining as a family. Full details on our membership page where you are now able to join online.
March Work Party
Sunday, 25th March 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
The March Work Party will consist or clearing invasive species (Rosa Rugosa) from the secondary dunes.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish, they will be essential.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Jan on 01726 810026 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Spring Beach Clean
Sunday, 4th March 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos restaurant
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
Friends of Par Beach are holding our Spring Beach Clean and Litter Pick in conjunction with Clean Cornwall and Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘The Great British Spring Clean’, also in support of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 'Big Spring Beach Clean'.
PLEASE PARK IN THE CAR PARKS (No Charge), BUT NOT IN MILO’S CAR PARK AND NOT ON THE GRASS.
Meet us at our Beach Hut opposite Milos restaurant at any time between 10:30hrs and 12:00noon. Here you will be able to register and we will give you litter pickers, bags and hoops to hold your bag open.
Bring gloves and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on our website or call Phil on 01726 817396.
February Work Party
Sunday, 25th February 2018
Venue: Western End - Gate to Orchid Field
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
MAKING THE ACCESS PATH ACCESSIBLE.
Following the success of widening the ‘Access Path’ between the Western Car Park and the Orchid Field in November last year, we will be extending that effort by working on the path between the Orchid Field and Haul Road.
It is essential that this path is wide enough to allow two wheelchairs to pass.
Please wear suitable clothing for weather and conditions. We have a good stock of gloves, but you are welcome bring your own.
We shall be using a variety of tools including spades, sickles, secateurs and shears.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Jan on 01726 810026
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
St Andrews Pond Local Nature Reserve
Thursday, 15th February 2018
Venue: St Andrew's Pond Car Park
Time: 10.00 - 15.00 hrs
There will be a volunteer day organised by the Ranger responsible for the reserve on Thursday 15th February between 10am and 3pm
We will be cutting back woody vegetation between the cycle route and wet woodland to let light in to increase diversity and adding wild flower plants to the meadow
Meet at 10am in the car park by the pond
Tools will be supplied. Wear old clothes and strong boots. Bring food and a drink.
Hot drink and biscuits will be supplied
For more info or to let us know you are coming either email jheskett@cormacltd.co.uk or call 07973 813843
Click here to view the poster.
Inspired by the Your Shore Beach Rangers and their support of the new 3 Bays group with a Love Your Beach Day on Wednesday 14th February (which is half term) we plan is to hold a Beach Art Event with the specific theme of Valentine's Day.
In addition, weather permitting, there will be some activities, sponsored by Kernow Youth (Fourways) and PL24 Community Association.
Look for our blue Gazebo at the Eastern end of the beach off the Main car park.
This is a fun family day where you Feel the Love!
January Work Party
Sunday, 28th January 2018
Venue: FoPB Beach Hut opposite Milos Restaurant
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
The January work party will be tackling invasive species.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, conditions underfoot and work in hand (safety footwear would be best if you have any) and bring a spade, loppers, secateurs if you can. We have some protective gloves but bring your favourite ones if you wish.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.
Concerned about weather? Ring Jan on 01726 810026 between 9.00am and 9.30am on the day.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Thursday, 11th January 2018
Choreographer Rosemary Lee is looking for women to perform in a new outdoor dance-work created for Par Beach. She is looking for women over the age of 21 who have some movement or dance background and would relish the opportunity to work outdoors in all weather on a performance that requires concentration, poise and stamina.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application deadline: Thursday 11 January 2018
Selection workshops: Saturday 27 / Sunday 28 January 2018
Rehearsals: Saturday 19 May – Sunday 20 May 2018
Monday 11 June – Thursday 21 June 2018
Performances: 22 – 24 June 2018 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Passage For Par Application Form
Categorised in: Dance
Download information pack and application form below or contact christina@dancerepublic2.com / t. 07432 577933
‘Passage for Par’ will be presented as part of the Groundwork season of international contemporary art across Cornwall in 2018 and has been commissioned by Groundwork and Dance Republic 2.
Par beach, near St Austell, is an expansive sandy beach flanked on one side by the green fields of the Gribbin headland and on the other by the industrial landscape of the man-made port and buildings relating to the china clay industry.
Rosemary Lee is a choreographer who has created a range of work over the last 30 years, from large-scale site-specific works and solo works to video installations and short films. Regardless of their scale, these projects have an intimate quality and often explore our relationship with our environment.
Download information pack and application form below or contact christina@dancerepublic2.com / t. 07432 577933
November Work Party
Sunday, 26th November 2017
Venue: Western Car Park of Par Beach Local Nature Reserve
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
MAKING THE ACCESS PATH ACCESSIBLE.
Cormac made a good job of clearing the main dunes path and some of the cross-paths a few weeks ago, but the work did not include what is known as the ‘Access Path’ that was opened 5 years ago to enable disabled people to access more of the Local Nature Reserve and the beach.
It is essential that this path is wide enough to allow two wheelchairs to pass.
Please wear suitable clothing for weather and conditions. We have a good stock of gloves, but you are welcome bring your own.
We shall be using a variety of tools including spades, sickles, secateurs and shears.
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Jan on 01726 810026
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
The 23rd to 29th October is Surfers Against Sewage Autumn Beach Clean week. In recognition of this, Councillor Jordan Rowse is organising a Beach Clean for Par Beach on Sunday, 29th October, between 10:00am and 12:00 noon. Friends of Par Beach are supporting him in this endeavour.
Look for the blue FoPB Flag on the raised grass area in the corner of the Main Car Park. Here you will be able to register and get your litter pickers, bags and hoops to hold your bag open.
Thanks must go to Cornwall Council who have again agreed to relax parking charges for the period of the Beach Clean. If you want to stay longer you will need to get a ticket.
Bring gloves if you have some and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page on the website, please put the event name in the subject box.
UPDATE: Conditions are looking good, but, WELLIES are a must for the Otter Holt part of the exercise!
We’ll try again! We couldn’t carry out this work in September as the water level was too high. The contractor has been on site and it is ready for us to do our bit to build an OTTER HOLT in the wetland area of the Local Nature Reserve. We shall use wood from the coppicing to build the holts and the pile of chippings will be used to improve the path that leads into the reeds.
If the wet water level rises again we may. Instead, have to clear the encroaching Sea Buckthorn on the main dunes path and the sand ramp from the Main Car Park.
Meet: opposite the hut/barrier 200 metres down the Beach Access Road. Parking may be available in The Ship car park.
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm, come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Please wear suitable clothing for weather and conditions. Wellington Boots and gloves will be essential on this occasion. We have a good stock of gloves, but you are welcome bring your own.
We shall be bringing hand saws, slashers, secateurs and loppers for you to use
Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Jan on 01726 810026
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Please keep an eye on this page as details can sometimes change.
Click here for the poster to view, share or print to display somewhere.
Friends of Par Beach will be holding their 8th Annual General Meeting at Gott Hall on Friday 6th October at 7:30pm.
19.30 Annual General Meeting
c20.00 Illustrated talk by David and Karen from Encounter Cornwall, who run wildlife trips on the Fowey Estuary
c20.45 Meet and Greet with wine, tea, coffee and nibbles
ALL are welcome, but only members may speak and vote at the AGM, so please bring your membership card.
if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page putting AGM in the subject
Autumn Beach Clean
Sunday, 1st October 2017
Venue: Main Car Park
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
Friends of Par Beach are holding our Autumn Beach Clean and Litter Pick in conjunction with Clean Cornwall, Keep Britain Tidy and and Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) on Sunday October 1st.
Will we be able to beat the amazing 110 people that came to last year's event!!!
Come and join us at our blue FoPB Gazebo between 10:30 and 12:30 on the raised grass area near the Main Car Park. Here you will be able to register and we will give you litter pickers, bags and hoops to hold your bag open.
Thanks must go to Cornwall Council who have again agreed to relax parking charges for the period of the Beach Clean. If you want to stay longer you will need to get a ticket.
Bring gloves if you have some and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather.
If you have any queries please use the Contact Us page, please put the event name in the subject box, on our website or call Mike on 01726 816454
Click here to see the event poster to print and display somewhere for us, share with your friends or just to view.
September Work Party
Sunday, 24th September 2017
Venue: Reed Path by Sluice Gate
Time: 10.30 - 12.30 hrs
The first working party of the 2017-18 season, is an exciting project to build an OTTER HOLT in the wetland area of the Local Nature Reserve. We shall use materials from the long-overdue coppicing, rejuvenating the wetland. Much of the tops of trees coppiced will be chipped and we shall be moving most of it to improve the path that leads into the reeds.
If the wet weather prevents our contractor from carrying out work before Sunday we shall clear the Reed Path using secateurs, shears, bow saws, and sickles. We shall bring our tools, but do feel free to bring your own.
Meet opposite the hut/barrier 200 metres down the Beach Access Road. Parking may be available in The Ship car park
Wellington Boots and gloves will be essential. We have a good stock of gloves, but you are welcome bring your own.
Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.
Under 18s must be with a responsible adult.
For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website and use the title of this event in the subject field.
Concerned about weather on the day or have any other queries please ring Mike on 01726 816454.
As an incentive there will hopefully be the usual refreshments for those taking part.
Please keep an eye on this page as details can sometimes change.
Click here for the poster to view, share or print to display somewhere.
