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Location: Breney Common Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Been raining the whole morning. It was already midday when it stop. So we went immediately to Breney Common to check for the Marsh Fritillary. Fondly enough, we saw 10++ fresh and pristine Marsh Fritillary, 6x Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, 3x Speckled Wood, 2x Small Copper, 2x Common Blue, 1x Small White, 1x Orange Tip and 1 x Small Heath. We even saw Dave Conway. It has been a great day in Breney Common. Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Some of the lovely butterflies Dragonflies and Damselflies Me and the Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Breney Common Nature Reserve
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Location: Charlestown Harbour Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It's been a brilliant evening! Lovely and enjoyable walk along Charlestown Harbour with Janet White, our Friendship Link Club from SI Barossa Valley, Australia and Amy Peake, one of our linked members. After our walk, we had a sumptuous dinner at The Piere House Hotel Charlestown. The beautiful Charlestown Harbour. Charlestown Beach on our backdrop. Charlestown Harbour on our backdrop. Dinner at The Piere House Hotel Charlestown. I had Salt & Pepper Crispy Squid with salad garnish & cajun mayo for my starter. I had West Country Sirloin Steak with mushrooms, onions, chips, tomato & peas for my main. I had Warm Cinnamon Pancakes with seasonal berry compote, strawberry ice cream & flaked almonds for my dessert. Sooo stuffed. President Sandra Heyward presented our guest of honor Janet White, our Friendship Link Club from SI Barossa Valley, Australia with some little souvenir from Soroptimist International St Austell & District. Amy Peake receives her certificate of Membership from Bren Morton. Just me... trying the remote control of my camera!
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Had a lovely time at the Antiques Evening in Porthpean Golf Club with the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions. Ian said that "Gold and Diamonds" are great item to buy and sell. He also said that it's always good to invest in something you like. Thank goodness, I love gold and diamonds. 👍👍😃😃  President Sandra Heyward with the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions.  Some of the interesting items that was appraised by the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions. Ian Morris appraising some of the items. What a scenic view from the glass window of Porthpean beach and the spectacular sunset.  Spectacular Sunset
Location: Portmellon Valley Five Acres Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Some of the beautiful butterflies from our walk. Wildlife photography for me and videography for Rob. We're always carrying loads of paraphernalia all the time - camera, videocam, binoculars and a lot more... It's just brilliant to go walking for miles and miles without seeing any human being. No concrete buildings and no pollution. All you see is the beauty and wonder of nature and wildlife at it's best. Sooo peaceful and refreshing. Love it. House Martin in Portmellon Beach It was low tide when we started our walk. When we came back, it's already high tide. Rob is so much tempted to jump to the sea. Hahaha... Five Acres Nature Reserve of Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Location: Portmellon, Mevagissey Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls The weather is just glorious. Sunny and warm with a gentle breeze. So, me and Rob thought if would be fantastic if we go for a walk in Portmellon Valley. The valley is just so picturesque. All you see is lush green fields and plenty of gorgeous wild flowers. We've seen 15 different species of butterflies and loads of birds too. We had an enjoyable walk from 12:00pm to 5:30pm. Website: https://www.ilovecornwall8.com/ Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovecornwall8 Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilovecornwall8 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovecornwall8 Butterflies we saw from our walk: 1x Green Hairstreak, 30++ Common Blue, 3x Holly Blue, 10++ Small Copper, 1x Painted Lady, 8x Red Admiral, 10++ Peacock, 1x Comma, 6x Small Tortoiseshell, 10++ Speckled Wood, 3x Wall, 20++ Orange Tip, 2x Brimstone, 10++ Green-veined White, 10++ Large White, 10++ Small White. These are the beautiful flowers we saw from our walk. Some of the Fungi we saw from our walk. We walk for 5 hours and 30 minutes. We have such a fantastic and fabulous time. The scenery is just amazing. The picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. We can't help but reward ourselves with a sumptuous fish and chips at "The Fishermen's Chippy" after our long walk. Location: Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Me, Rob Nicholls, Jackie Jarvis, Tri Watson and Peter Watson meet up to look for a rare orchid. Unfortunately, we have not seen any orchid. But I am absolutely thrilled to have found a colony of "DINGY SKIPPER" today in Cornwall. I have never seen a Dingy Skipper recorded in this area before. So this is really a great "finding" for me. Yeeesss!!! We've seen a total of 12 different species of butterfly in this location. Totally awesome!!! We saw 10++ fresh looking Dingy Skipper and 2x with a slightly battered wings, 5x Brimstones, 4x Peacock, 2x Red Admiral, 2x Small Tortoiseshell, 1x Holly Blue, 3x Small Copper, 4x Speckled Wood, 5x Orange Tip, 1x Green-veined White, 2x Small White and 3x Large White. Plus loads of Bees, 2x Hornet, 3x Jay, a few swallows and swifts, buzzards and loads of corvids. Conservation Status of Dingy Skipper: - Section 41 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in England. - Section 42 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in Wales. - Northern Ireland Priority Species. - Scottish Biodiversity List. - UK BAP status: Priority Species. - Butterfly Conservation priority: High. - European status: Not threatened. - Fully protected under the Northern Ireland 1985 Wildlife Order. After that brilliant "finding" of a Dingy Skipper colony, we went to Bunny's Hill to see the gorgeous Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. We saw 5x Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, 4x Brimstones, 1x Red Admiral, 2x Orange Tip, 1x Green-veined White, 2x Large White and 3x Small White. Dingy Skipper With Rob Nicholls, Jackie Jarvis, Tri Watson and Peter Watson I had a great time photographing the Dingy Skipper. Sooo ecstatic to have discovered this colony. Beautiful Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary from Bunny's Hill Bunny's Hill
The Weird & Wonderful World of Insects - free event! Wednesday, 8 May, 10.00 – 2.00, Penryn Campus. Please contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk to register your interest and book your place. Booking is essential. Insects represent more than half of all known living organisms and more than a million species have been described. The great diversity of insect form and function means they have a major impact on the ecology and economy of the world. Most of their impact on human populations is beneficial, but in some cases it can be detrimental. During this lecture, Professor Chris Bass will introduce you to the fascinating world of insects and discuss the complex interactions between insects and humans.  Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It has been a busy Club Meeting this evening! But, enjoyable as always. We had 3 guests: 1) Alice Moore, a weaver, a second year Textiles and Design student at the Falmouth University was given a bursary of £300 cheque from past club presidents Angela and Mary. She brought some of her gorgeous designs to show us. 2) Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given a cheque of £257.00 raised at the dessert and coffee evening. She's also taking with her some various knitted garments which will be given to homeless people. 3) Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall gave a talk on "Mental Health Awareness". The Mental Health Awareness Week starts every year on the second Monday in May – in 2019 from 13 – 19 May. She was given a batch of towels to be used in the complimentary therapy unit where various healing therapies are used to help reduce the impact of trauma on the body, mind and spirit. This evening was also the "Badging" of new member, Diane Walker.  Alice Moore, a weaver, a second year Textiles and Design student at the Falmouth University was given a bursary of £300 cheque from past club presidents Angela and Mary. She brought some of her gorgeous designs to show us. Alice Moore showing her gorgeous textile, weaving, patterns  Brenda Morton and Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given some various knitted garments which will be given to homeless people. Brenda Morton and Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given a cheque of £257.00 raised at the dessert and coffee evening.  Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall gave a talk on "Mental Health Awareness". The Mental Health Awareness Week starts every year on the second Monday in May – in 2019 from 13 – 19 May. President Sandra Heyward and Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall was given a batch of towels to be used in the complimentary therapy unit where various healing therapies are used to help reduce the impact of trauma on the body, mind and spirit. Diane Walker with President Sandra Heyward during the "Badging" ceremony  Diane Walker with President Sandra Heyward and Kay Turner  Diane Walker giving her speech  Julia Keep receives her certificate of Membership from President Sandra Heyward
Event: Summer Fayre Organisation: Soroptimist International St Austell & District Date & Time: Saturday, 1 June 2019, 12:00pm to 4:30pm Location: Lanjeth Village Hall Joins us at our Summer Fayre on Saturday, 1st June at 12:00pm to 4:30pm in Lanjeth Village Hall. The event is in support of Feel Good, Feel Better. Loads of exciting activities to enjoy, tasty lunches and cream teas plus numerous stalls.  |
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