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Butterfly Education Kit Giveaway 2024

6/4/2024

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Every year, I giveaway Butterfly Education Kits to various schools in Cornwall to raise awareness of the importance of butterflies and their fascinating life cycle.

​Ladock C of E Primary School is one of them, Cuby's class of Miss Sarah Edwards. I was delighted to meet the children. They are very enthusiastic. I am looking forward in visiting them again soon.


There are 59 Butterflies in the UK, 57 resident and 2 regular migrants. There are 36 Butterflies in Cornwall, 34 resident and 2 regular migrants.
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Rowena Castillo-Nicholls presenting the Butterfly Education Kit to Sarah Edwards, EYFS teacher
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Cuby's class, Ladock C of E Primary School
I am a “Stem Advocate” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). I have been raising awareness on the importance of "Education". My parents are both teachers, so I grow up knowing the importance of education, going to university, and getting a degree and finishing it. Education enables us to develop our skills and abilities; helps us reach our goals and aspirations in life; achieve our dreams; enhance our knowledge. Every year, I giveaway "Butterfly Education Kits" to various schools in Cornwall to raise awareness of the importance of butterflies and their fascinating life cycle.

I am a Sustainable Development Goals number 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate." I have been raising awareness through “Connect with Nature” because it benefits both our health and wellbeing. 

​I am a "Wildlife Advocate". I have been raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters". I organise and lead nature walks. I do bird and butterfly survey and monitoring.
  
I am Trustee and Publicity Officer of Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society (Cornwall Birds or CBWPS).
 
I am a volunteer of Three Bays Wildlife Group. I do Seaquest Survey in Dodman Point. I do Butterfly Transect in Portmellon Valley and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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I am a volunteer Chough Watcher (nest site monitoring and protection) for National Trust and RSPB.

I am the Author and Photographer of "Paloresow Kernewek, The Cornish Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast" published in 2013. I am currently working on my next book.

I love inspiring people through my photographs and making a difference in the life of others through my advocacy and projects.
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The Giant Butterfly Garden Includes:
● Pop-up, reusable 45cm tall super clear mesh habitat
●6-10 LIVE caterpillars with food (2 cups of caterpillars) or voucher to redeem for caterpillars (caterpillars available March to mid-September)
● Painted Lady butterfly life cycle stages figurines
● Feeding pipette
● Instruction guide
● x2 chrysalis stations (arrive with the caterpillars)
● Insect Lore sugar packet to make your very own Butterfly nectar (arrives with the caterpillars)
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly:​

​1. First Stage:

Embryonic Stage – Egg (3-5 days)
A butterfly starts its life as an egg, often laid on a leaf. The eggs come in many shapes and colours. The shapes include spherical, oval, and pod-shaped; the colours include white, green, and yellow. The eggs have a thin, tough, protective shell, the chorion. This shell has raised ribs or pits (reticulations). The length of time required for the egg to hatch is dependent on the species and the environmental. Some species lay winter-hardy eggs in the fall, which hatch the following spring or summer.
 
2. Second Stage:
Caterpillar Comes Out! (5-10 days)
The caterpillar or larva hatches from an egg and eats leaves or flowers almost constantly. The caterpillar will increase up to several thousand times in size before pupating. When a caterpillar gets too big for its skin, it molts or sheds its old skin and keeps eating more.
 
3. Third Stage:
Chrysalis - Metamorphosis Begins (7-10 days)
The chrysalis or pupa is the stage in a butterfly's life when it is encased in a chrysalis and undergoing metamorphosis. Wings develop during this stage. About a day before the adult butterfly emerges, the chrysalis becomes transparent.
 
4. Fourth Stage (Imaginal Stage):
Butterfly Emerges! (2 weeks)
A beautiful, flying adult emerges. This adult will continue the cycle. The adult is also called the imago, emerges from its pupal cuticle with a swollen abdomen and shrivelled wings. For the first few hours of its adult life, the butterfly will pump hemolymph into the veins in its wings to expand them. The waste products of metamorphosis, a reddish liquid called meconium will be discharged from the anus
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The Greeves Cup Photography Competition Winner 2023

10/8/2023

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I won "The Greeves Cup Photography Competition 2023". I also won in 4 other categories. I went up the stage 5x.
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Thank you Rob Nicholls, brother Russel Castillo, sister Rachel Castillo and Libby Moore for the support and encouragement. It's much appreciated.
The awards were presented by Edward Bolitho, the Lord Lieutenant, HM The King’s representative in Cornwall and the Lieutenancy at the Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes Annual Council Meeting in the Hall for Cornwall.

"I am a nature and wildlife enthusiast. I just want to capture the beauty and wonder of what I see through my lens."
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● Best Entry Overall – Awarded “The Greeves Cup” Trophy
● "Animals” class – Awarded First Place
​● “Novice” class – Awarded Second Place
● “Action or Movement” – Awarded Second Place
● “My Favourite Photograph”- Awarded Third Place
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● Best Entry Overall – Awarded “The Greeves Cup” Trophy
● "Animals” class – Awarded First Place
​● “Novice” class – Awarded Second Place
● “Action or Movement” – Awarded Second Place
● “My Favourite Photograph”- Awarded Third Place
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Ladock WI is the Social Media Award 2023 Winner. Hooray! I created and designed our website and social media. Ladock WI website and social media have been an excellent way for communicating and engaging our members and the public; keeping in touch and connected with our members; promoting and advertising our events and activities; sharing our photos, hobbies and interest; and help captivate and entice new members. Ladock WI website is user friendly and easy to navigate. Everything you need to know about us is all there; all relevant information and links.
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Website: www.ladockwomensinstitute.weebly.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ladockwi
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladockwi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LadockWI
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​Ladock WI members: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, Jenny Thomas, Brenda Ashley, Sue Rescola, Tracey Camps, Sandra Buck (president) and Lynn Fincher
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Ladock WI members with Elizabeth I, Lesley Smith: Tracey Camps, Sue Rescola, Katrina Wasley, Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, Brenda Ashley, Jenny Thomas, Lynn Fincher and Sandra Buck (president, not in photo)
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Me and Elizabeth I, Lesley Smith
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Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes
Annual Council Meeting
The Hall for Cornwall
​Monday, 2 October 2023, 11:00am to 4:00pm 
Cornwall Live
www.facebook.com/cornwalllivenews/posts/pfbid0qz1Ne39qZkQ8BKEc92J65c4d5mwQiHXYZiDc4LseJ8p8eF2vRvvzALUgGPRh87RDl
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Rowena's 50th Birthday Celebration in Cornwall, London, Salisbury and Dartmoor

7/7/2022

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Rob, thank you for making my 50th birthday a day to remember... a week to remember... a month to remember... a year to remember... I will surely remember for the rest of my life.

Thank you for going the extra mile in making sure I have the most memorable day. You have gone far and beyond to make my day fantastic and fabulous, enjoyable and fun-filled.  

Thank you my sweet and loving husband.  I'm very grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness.
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What a surprise! A welcome sight when I came down on my 50th birthday, 1st July 2022. 

Rob, thank you for the...
●  Nikon D7500 DSLR camera
●  Sigma 150-600mm lens for the Nikon D7500
●  Panasonic Lumix digital camera
●  Gorgeous bouquet of flowers from Interflora
●  Pretty balloons
● ​ Beautiful cards
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Day 1
● Luscious and lush birthday lunch at my favourite restaurant. 
● ​Give thanks to the Lord for my 50 years of existence in St Just in Roseland Church.
● Walk around the picturesque village of St Mawes.
● Nature and Wildlife Walk at the scenic coast of Kiberick Cove.
● L
uscious and lush birthday dinner at my favourite restaurant. 
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St Just in Roseland Church
Outside St Just in Roseland Church
Inside St Just in Roseland Church
Across the river overlooking St Just in Roseland Church
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Picturesque village of St Mawes
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Scenic coast of Kiberick Cove

Day 2
● Nature and wildlife walk in Glendurgan Garden.
● Nature and wildlife walk in Helford River.
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Glendurgan Garden
Helford River

Day 3
● Nature and wildlife walk in The Dodman.
● ​Nature and wildlife walk in Hemmick Beach.
Dodman Point
Hemmick Beach

Day 4 and 5
● Glitzy and glamorous London trip!!!
● Ultimate shopping spree at Bond St, Regent St and Oxford St.

● ​Eat... eat... eat!!! Sooo stuffed. A real food trip.
​● Thames River Cruise.

● Promenade at Hyde Park.
● Big Bus Tour around London.
● Sightseeing: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Mayfair, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Green Park, Statue of Anteros, Bond St., Oxford St., Regent St., Carnaby Soho, Thames River, London Eye, London Bridge, London Victoria Station, Marble Arch, City Hall and others. Missed out the National History Museum, Madame Tussauds, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Royal Opera House, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden, Westminster Cathedral, and others as it is sooo hot hot hot and such a long queue and too crowded.
● ​Philippine Embassy.
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Thames River Cruise
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Tower Bridge
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London Eye
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Houses of Parliament
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St Paul's Cathedral
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Hyde Park
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Marble Arch
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Trafalgar Square
Piccadilly Circus
Carnaby Soho
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Big Ben
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County Hall
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Statue of Anteros
London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Philippine Embassy

Day 6
● Nature and Wildlife walk in Bentley Woods, Salisbury.
Bentley Woods, Salisbury

Day 7
● Nature and Wildlife walk in Aish Tor.
● Nature and Wildlife walk in Dart Valley Nature Reserve.
● Nature and Wildlife walk in Dartmoor National Park, Newbridge.
Aish Tor
Dart Valley Nature Reserve
Dartmoor National Park, Newbridge
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ROWENA, born on the 1st of July 1972

6/30/2022

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​1st July, I will celebrate ME. The birth of ME, MYSELF and I. The person I have grown to be. The person I will become. The daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin, friend, wife and I am.

Life does begin at 50 (not 40). Goodbye, adieu, adios, arrivederci, cheerio, sayonara, au revoir, so long 40s. Hello, howdy, bonjour, buenos dias, what's up 50. I’m no longer 40-something. I’m now a 50-somebody.

I wish myself many more years of joy, love, laughter, good health and prosperity. I wish myself strength and wisdom for days to come and success with everything I do today and tomorrow.

Thank you God for the gift of life and for giving me another year to live. Thank you Lord for giving me the courage and strength to face any challenges that comes my way.

Thank you God for all the experience of this past year, for times of success which will always be happy memories, for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you, for times of joy when the sun was shining, for times of sadness which drove me to you.

Rob… Thank you for always making me happy. I feel like every day is my birthday. You are the most loving, caring, affectionate and dependable husband. Thank you for encouraging me to follow my heart and do what I love to do. Thank you for supporting my passion and interest in writing and photography. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for always bringing out the best in me. Thank you for being my number one fan, my staunch supporter, my most loyal ally. You are truly my rock and the wind beneath my wings. I love you for loving me tremendously.

Daddy Leon and Mommy Angie… Thank you for being the best parents a child could ever ask for. Thank you for your unconditional love and endless care. Thank you for making sure I have a wonderful and memorable childhood. Thank you for supporting my every endeavor and encouraging me to do my best in everything I do. Thank you for your advice and wisdom. I am who I am today because of you. Thank you for nurturing me into the woman I am today.

Thank you Mommy Angie for giving birth to this awesome, amazing, brilliant and smart child.

Thank you brother Russel, sis-in-law Myla, nephew Gabriel and Miguel, sistah Rachel for all your love and care, thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you for always sharing your blessings. Thank you for looking after my best interest. Thank you for always having my back.

Thank you my dear friends from the University of the East College of Dentistry and Manila Central University College of Dentistry for the friendship. You made my Dentistry days so much fun and enjoyable, wonderful and memorable. You coloured my world.

Thank you BFF Nelinda Cupino for the friendship, for always being there for me eventhough we're miles away.

​Thank you my lovely Soroptimist friends Maggie Hamilton, Jane Bridges and Kay Turner for your friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. I really appreciate you. You're the sweetest.

Thank you my good friends Paul Miles and Dawn Miles for your thoughtfulness and generosity. You are truly the most dependable and most helpful friends.

Thank you my good friends Lee Slaughter, Russell Hemmings and David Conway for taking me to Cerne Abbas, Dorset to see the Duke of Burgundy butterfly; Fontmell and Melbury Downs, Dorset to see the Glanville Fritillary, Adonis Blue butterfly and Small Blue butterfly and Daneway Banks to see the Large Blue butterfly. Five butterflies now tick off my list.

Thank you to all my family, relatives and friends who remembered my special day... for the cards, gifts and good wishes. I'm forever grateful.
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The big FIVE-OH.
My golden year is here.
I had five decades of an amazing life.
But I’ll go and make this one the best year yet.
I hope I will live them to the fullest, starting today.
The older you get, the more you shine.
Here's to 50 amazing years on earth! Cheers! 
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50 for 50
​Hobbies and Interests:
 1.  Photography
2. Writing
3. Bird-watching
4. Butterfly-watching
5. Nature and Wildlife Walk
6. Rockpooling
7. Wildflower and Wild Orchid Hunt
8. Cooking and Baking
9. Gardening
 
Talks and Presentations:
10. Butterflies in Cornwall
11. Butterfly Watching in Cornwall
12. Chough Watching in Cornwall
13. A Decade of Chough Watching
14. Top 20 Sightings of the Decade

Advocacy:
15. Wildlife Advocate, raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters".
16. Mental Health and Well-being Advocate, raising awareness through “Connect with Nature” because it benefits both the mental health and physical well-being.
 
Book Published:
17. Paloresow Kernewek, the Cornish Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast, published in 2013.
 
Books Written:
18. Butterfly Watching in Cornwall
19. Cornish Choughs, Paloresow Kernewek
20. Nature and Wildlife Walks in Cornwall
 
Volunteer:
21. Chough Watcher, nest protection and nest location for RSPB.
22. Chough Watcher, nest protection and nest location for National Trust.
23. Butterfly Transect in Lower Portmellon Valley for Three Bays Wildlife Group.
24. Seaquest Survey in The Dodman Point for Three Bays Wildlife Group.
25. Bumblebee Transect for Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
26. Wildlife Recording at Woodland Valley Farm.
27. Founding Member and Trustee for Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society.
28. Committee, Marketing & Communications Sub Group, Social Media Admin for Campaign to Protect Rural England, Cornwall branch. 
Sightings:
29. Bearded Vulture, also known as the Lammergeier or Ossifrage on 23rd May 2016 in Helman Tor. This species is a first in the UK and first in Cornwall.
30. Dalmatian Pelican in Drift Reservoir.
31. Grey Catbird in Treen near Land’s End.
32. Brown Booby in Kynance Cove.
33. European Roller in Clowance Estate.
34. Brambling in my garden for the past few years.
35. 36 Butterflies of Cornwall.
36. Large Blue butterfly in Daneway Banks.
37. Glanville Fritillary, Adonis Blue butterfly and Small Blue butterfly in Fontmell and Melbury Downs, Dorset.
38. Duke of Burgundy butterfly in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.
39. White Admiral butterfly and White-letter Hairstreak butterfly in Bovey Valley Woods.
40. High Brown Fritillary in Aish Tor.
41. Long-tailed Blue butterfly in Killigerran Head.
42. Pearl-bordered Fritillary aberattion Albomaculata in Fellover Brake.
43. Silver-studded Blue butterfly aberration Bilateral Gynandromorph in Penhale Sands.
44. In 2012, a pair of Cornish Choughs on the north Cornwall coast bred for the first time after 40 years. On 25th June 2012, so lucky to see 2 Choughlings fledged.
45. In 2016, saw the first Cornish Choughs to breed on the Roseland Peninsula for decades, around 200 years (a century even). One year old female fledged three chicks, a very rare event.
46. Bee Orchid, Lesser Butterfly Orchid, White Fragrant Orchid, Common Twayblade Orchid, Green-winged Orchid, Southern Marsh Orchid, Early Purple Orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, Heath Spotted Orchid and Common Spotted Orchid.
47. Gem, Dahlia, Daisy, Snakelocks, Strawberry and Beadlet Anemone
 
Women’s Organisation:
48. Ladock Women’s Institute
49. Soroptimist International, St Austell and Disrtict
 
Others:
50. Set-up Ladock Parish Wildlife Group. Organised talks and presentations. Organised nature and wildlife walks.

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2021 Events of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group

3/1/2021

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Join us on our monthly Virtual Wildlife Talks via ZOOM 

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Join us on our Virtual Wildlife Talk via Zoom on 15th March 2021 at 7:30pm with our local celebrity Chris Jones.

Chris Jones is the owner of Woodland Valley Farm, home of the Cornwall Beaver Project. Chris is the Restoration Director of Beaver Trust. Chris is on the Ladock Parish Council and the Chairman of Transition Ladock and Grampound Road. 

Woodland Valley Farm is a Cornish organic farm in Ladock and the home of the Cornwall Beaver Project. Woodland Valley Farm have been featured on several newspapers, magazines and TV shows nationwide.

Chris Jones and the Beavers were featured on few episodes of BBC2 Winter Watch this 2021.
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www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p012msk2/winterwatch

Chris Jones and the Beavers were featured on BBC2 Cornwall with Simon Reeve, Series 1: Episode 2 on 15 November 2020.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000pjgj/cornwall-with-simon-reeve-series-1-episode-2

Chris Jones and the Beavers were featured on BBC2 Spring Watch on March 2018.
www.facebook.com/BBCSpringwatch/videos/1696842687075899

Woodland Valley Farm is the Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2020 Winner on Environmental Growth Category

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​Join us on our Virtual Wildlife Talk via Zoom on 5th April 2021 at 7:30pm by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls.

Rowena is the author and photographer of “Paloresow Kernewek, the Cornish Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast” published in December 2013. Rowena is a blogger and photographer. You can read her blogs and look at her photos on her website at www.ilovecornwall8.com.

Rowena a nature and wildlife enthusiast. She loves walking, birdwatching and butterflywatching. She’s a Wildlife Advocate. She’s been raising awareness on the importance of wildlife recording thru “Wildlife Matters” and encouraging everyone to connect with nature and wildlife thru “Let’s Get Wild – connect with Nature and Wildlife” because it benefits both the mental health and physical well-being.

Rowena have joined and volunteered to various wildlife organisations. She’s a Trustee, Founder Member and Website Administrator of Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. She’s on the Committee of Campaign to Protect Rural Cornwall. She’s a Volunteer Chough Watcher for National Trust and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

Rowena started Ladock Parish Wildlife Group in January 2020 to share her love of nature and wildlife in Cornwall. She invited wildlife experts to give talks and presentation. She arranged wildlife walks and fieldtrips. But unfortunately, due to covid-19, she has cancelled some of the events. This 2021, she’s now holding the events virtually via ZOOM till everything is back to normality.

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Join us on our Virtual Wildlife Talk via Zoom on 3rd May 2021 at 7:30pm by David Cooper.

David Cooper is the County Dragonfly Recorder for East Cornwall. He’s an expert in identifying dragonflies and damselflies. You can send your sightings to David via email on [email protected].

David is a skilled and talented photographer and painter. Check out David's photographs on www.flickr.com/photos/dave913.

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Join us on a Virtual Butterfly-watching around the spectacular countryside of Cornwall via Zoom on 7th June 2021 at 7:30pm by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls.

Rowena is a nature and wildlife enthusiast. She loves butterflywatching, birdwatching and walking around the spectacular countryside of Cornwall. She’s a Wildlife Advocate. She’s been raising awareness on the importance of wildlife recording thru “Wildlife Matters” and encouraging everyone to connect with nature and wildlife thru “Let’s Get Wild – connect with Nature and Wildlife” because it benefits both the mental health and physical well-being.

Rowena have joined and volunteered to various wildlife organisations. She’s a Trustee, Founder Member and Website Administrator of Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. She’s on the Committee of Campaign to Protect Rural Cornwall. She’s a Volunteer Chough Watcher for National Trust and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

Rowena started Ladock Parish Wildlife Group in January 2020 to share her love of nature and wildlife in Cornwall. She invited wildlife experts to give talks and presentation. She arranged wildlife walks and fieldtrips. But unfortunately, due to covid-19, she has cancelled some of the events. This 2021, she’s now holding the events virtually via ZOOM till everything is back to normality.

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Join us at Ladock Community Hall on 8th October 2021 at 7:30pm for a Wildlife Talk by Simon Taylor.

Simon Taylor is the BTO Regional Rep for Cornwall, BTO Regional Network Committee Member and Heronries Survey Organiser. Simon is Citizen Scientist and Head Gardener.

Simon 
provides a relaxed learning environment and also inform people of BTO Cornwall's events such as Conferences, Guided Walks, Talks, Social get-togethers, etc. Simon provide a variety of learning mechanisms from videos to photos to help people with bird identification and now and again survey techniques. You can contact Simon via email on [email protected].
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Talk and Presentation by Richard Stubbs, chairman of CPRE Cornwall

3/10/2020

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It has been lovely evening. Thank you to everyone who came. It was great to see you. Thank you to our speaker Richard Stubbs, chairman of CPRE Cornwall.

Thank you Vivien Stals and Carol Clarke for helping out. It's much appreciated. Thank you Ted Simpson and Paul for coming to give support to Richard.

Congratulations to all the raffle winners.

CPRE Cornwall is an environmental charity, with over 200 local groups, a branch in every county and 55,000 members, and supporters – including more than 2,000 affiliated parish councils.

Their local knowledge and national profile means CPRE is effective in tackling both the specific issues that really matter to their members and the public, as well as the wider challenges the countryside faces.

The members are united in their love for Cornwall’s landscapes and rural communities, and stand up for the countryside, so it can continue to sustain, enchant and inspire, future generations.

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Aims of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group:
• To record wildlife species seen in our parish.
• Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest.
• Nature and Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish.
(Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Fungi Walk and others)

• Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefits both the mental and physical well-being.
• Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife.
• To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.
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Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group

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Talk and Presentation by Dave Groves, chairman of Cornwall Mammal Group

2/10/2020

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Ladock Parish Wildlife Group were delighted to welcome Dave Groves of Cornwall Mammal Group, who gave a brilliantly informative and entertaining talk and presentation about the mammals of Cornwall, from the Pygmy Shrew to the Humpback Whale, and everything in between! Tasty refreshments and a chance to chat completed another excellent event held in Ladock Community Hall. 

It has been a brilliant evening. Thank you to everyone who came. It was great to see you all. Thank you Dave Groves on your excellent talk and presentation on the "MAMMALS in CORNWALL".

Thank you Vivien Stals for helping out in setting the hall. Thank you Carol Clarke and Nichola Sherriff for helping out with the tea and coffee. Thank you Chris Rimmer for the delicious cakes. You girls are awesome.

Congratulations to all the raffle winners.


AIMS of LADOCK PARISH WILDLIFE GROUP:
• To record wildlife species seen in our the parish.
• Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest.
• Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish. (Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Bat Walk, Fungi Walk, Wildflower Walk and others).
• Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefit both the mental and physical well-being.
• Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife.
• To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.
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​Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
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Rowena Castillo Nicholls and Dave Groves
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Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
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Dave Groves
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The Mammals of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
edited by Dave Groves
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2020 Events of Cornwall Mammal Group
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Talk and Presentation by Martin Goodall, manager of The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

1/14/2020

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The first event of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group has been a huge success. There was a great turn-out. Parishioners from Ladock, Grampound Road, Trenowth and others attended the event.

Thank you to everyone who came this evening. It was lovely to see you. I'm organising a whole lot of amazing events for 2020. Hope you could all join us again on our next event.

Thank you Carol Clarke , Nichola Sherriff and Vivien Stals for your help. It's much appreciated.

Martin Goodall (MCIEEM), Manager of The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS) gave an excellent talk and presentation on Wildlife Recording.

I'm organising a whole lot of amazing events for 2020. Hope you could all join us again on our next event.

AIMS of LADOCK PARISH WILDLIFE GROUP:

• To record wildlife species seen in our the parish.
• Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest.
• Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish. (Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Bat Walk, Fungi Walk, Wildflower Walk and others).
• Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefit both the mental and physical well-being.
• Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife.
• To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.
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Rowena Castillo-Nicholls and Martin Goodall
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Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
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Martin Goodall (MCIEEM)
Manager of 
The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS)
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Nadelik Lowen * Maligayang Pasko * Joyeux Noël

12/26/2019

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May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God’s abundant blessings, and the peace of Jesus’ presence be with you always. May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path. May God bless your life with love and joy this holiday season. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas. Greetings from Rob and Rowena. 😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊
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Nativity
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Merry Christmas
😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊
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Table is ready...
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Oven is now on... Goose, Turkey, Ham and Smoke Salmon for our Noche Buena.
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Goose and veggies are roasting... 
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Attended the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran.
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Mother Mary, baby Jesus and Joseph
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With Reverend Father John Gilbert.
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At Truro Cathedral
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Walking on the street of Truro after the midnight mass.
Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran.
Starter: Prawn Cocktail

Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran.
Mains: Roast Goose and veggies

Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran.
Dessert: Raspberry Panna cotta, Vanilla Cheesecake and Egg Tart

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Bedruthan Steps
Christmas day walk at the very scenic Bedruthan Steps.
Christmas day walk at the very scenic Bedruthan Steps.
Admiring the beauty of the rocks.
Beautiful rock formations
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Very steep cliffs
Christmas Day Dinner
Starter: Smoked Salmon, Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, Mixed Salad

Christmas Day Dinner
Starter: Smoked Salmon, Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, Mixed Salad
Christmas Day Dinner
Mains: Stuffed Goose and mixed veggies
Christmas Day Dinner
Mains: Stuffed Goose and mixed veggies
Christmas Day Dinner​
Dessert: Lovely selection of English and Filipino sweets

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We're just having Canapés this Boxing Day. Still stuffed with all the food from Christmas.
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10th Wedding Anniversary

12/25/2019

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Location: The Grand Hotel, Torquay, Devon
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Videographer: Rob Nicholls

23rd December 2019 - 10th Wedding Anniversary!!! 
😍😘💝💖

Sometimes, I wonder how you put up with me. Then I remember, ohhh, I put up with you, So we're even. Hahaha... Happy 10th wedding anniversary my love. Our life is not perfect. But we try our best to make each other happy. We always have sooo much fun together. We enjoyed each other's company. Cheers to more adventure together. Love you today and tomorrow. 😍😘💝💝

As always, we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary at our favourite hotel, The Grand Hotel in Torquay. We've been coming here for the past seven years. It's such a gorgeous hotel. The food is always splendid and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is always festive and very relaxing. We love coming here every year.

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Cheers to more wonderful years together ​😍😘💝💖
10th Wedding Anniversary 😍😘💝💖
Just arrived at The Grand Hotel to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary 😍😘💝💖
10th Wedding Anniversary Dinner 😍😘💝💖💕
Just chillin' after our delectable dinner 😍😘💝💖
Just having a great time 😍😘💝💖
Sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖
Just chillin' after our sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖
Just chillin' after our sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖
Lovely day 😍😘💝💖
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Masked Ball Christmas at Lanhydrock

12/22/2019

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Location: National Trust's Lanhydrock House and Garden
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

A very festive atmosphere at Lanhydrock. The decors and theme is just fabulous. ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊
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Christmas at Trelissick House and Garden

12/21/2019

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Location: National Trust's Trelissick House and Garden
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

Trelissick House is very festive. Gorgeous Christmas decorations and twinkling lights in every corner. The lights around the garden is just spectacular. ​😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊
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Fun Wildlife Quiz Evening, Photography Competition and Dinner

12/8/2019

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Thank you to all Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society members and friends who came to the FUN WILDLIFE QUIZ EVENING, PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION and DINNER. It's been a brilliant evening. Everyone had an enjoyable and fun-filled evening. Congratulations to all the lucky winners.

* Event Organiser: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
* Quiz Master: Rob Nicholls
* Wildlife Quiz Winners: Dr Adrian Spalding, Bill Kittle, Dave Gibbon & Lee Slaughter
* Butterfly Photography Exhibition: Lee Slaughter
* Photography Competition Winners: Bill Kittle & Sam Brown
* Best Christmas Jumper Winner: Irene Kittle
* Travelled the Farthest: Dave Gibbon
* Oldest: Bill Kittle
* Youngest: Michael Slaughter
* Best Wildlife Sighting: Marcus Rhodes
* Special Awards for their Great Contribution to CBMS: Lee Slaughter, Simon Toft, Alan May & Rosie Hadden
*  The STAR of Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society: Keith Wilson
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Gifts and Raffle Prizes
Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Quiz Master: Rob Nicholls
Me, Myself and I
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Wildlife Quiz Winners:
Dr Adrian Spalding, Bill Kittle, Dave Gibbon & Lee Slaughter
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Butterfly Photography Exhibition: Lee Slaughter
Photography Competition Winners:
Bill Kittle & Sam Brown
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Best Christmas Jumper Winner: Irene Kittle
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Travelled the Farthest: Dave Gibbon
Oldest: Bill Kittle
Youngest: Michael Slaughter
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Best Wildlife Sighting: Marcus Rhodes
Special Awards for their Great Contribution to CBMS:
Lee Slaughter, Simon Toft, Alan May & Rosie Hadden
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The STAR of Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society: Keith Wilson
Keith was also presented with his very own company car.

Raffle Winners
Thank you to all who donated the prizes.

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"THANK YOU" Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. I volunteer to a lot of organisations but there's only quite a few whom I really love. Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society, you're my favourite. This organisation is simply the best.
Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society Members
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​"THANK YOU" Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. I volunteer to a lot of organisations but there's only quite a few whom I really love. Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society, you're my favourite. This organisation is simply the best.
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Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Truro

11/25/2019

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Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

​Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Truro. Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally gave a talk plus 2 others. Later on, we had a Walkabout around Truro with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds. It's great to see local businesses supporting the campaign. Sooo delighted I came.

Check out Safer Cornwall website for more information:
safercornwall.co.uk/what-we-do/dasv-hub/events-and-campaigns/
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Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
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Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally
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Phil Clatworthy, Me and Helen from The Nail Exchange.
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Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.
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Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.
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60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

11/23/2019

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Location: Royal Cornwall Events Centre
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Had a great time at the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The speakers were all brilliant and inspiring. The Red River Singers gave a excellent performance. 
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Well-done to Jane Davies, Karen Johns and all the Cornwall AONB team for the successful celebration of the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

2019 is a very special year for the Cornwall AONB as we celebrate the "Diamond Anniversary" of the Cornwall AONB. Join our 60th anniversary celebrations at this year's Annual Conference - the Cornwall AONB was designated in 1959 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside 1949.

* Gill Pipkin, Chairperson, Cornwall AONB Partnership.
* Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs.
* Will Coleman, Director, Golden Tree Productions – Cornwall AONB 60th anniversary celebrations with the Kerdroya Project: the humble Cornish Hedge (includes short video film).
* Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.
* Graham Harvey has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource.
* The Red River Singers provided the pre-supper entertainment.

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60th "Diamond" Anniversary & Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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With Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs.
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With Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.
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With Sue Scott, Estuary Officer, on The Fal and Helford Estuary Special Area of Conservation,
Jackie Whibley, Mawnan Parish Councillor and Lisa Clements, Clerk to the Council
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Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council, my husband Rob Nicholls and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.
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Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs, Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.
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Roger Richards (farmer), James Richard (farmer), Philip Hygate, (chairman of National Association for AONBs), Graham Harvey (has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource) and Mark Cocker (an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.)
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The Red River Singers
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Special message from the nationally acclaimed Fisherman’s Friends.
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Hoopsquisite by Micha Reilly

10/9/2019

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Date: 9 October 2020
Location: St Austell

Another enjoyable and fun evening at the "St Austell Women's Group". There's always something interesting everytime we meet up. This evening, Micha Reilly had entertained us with her brilliant performance in Holla Hoop. It was superb.
 
Micha Reilly has successfully completed the “Live Love Hoop” Teacher Training. She is a certified Hoop Teacher.


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Centenary Service in Truro Cathedral celebrating 100 years of Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes

9/28/2019

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Location: Truro Cathedral
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

It's really a great and memorable experience to attend the Centenary Service in Truro Cathedral celebrating the 100 years of Cornwall Federation of Women's Institute.


It's just amazing to see a gathering of women from every corner of Cornwall. 

The Women's Institute was first founded in Ontario, Canada in 1897. The NFWI in the UK was formed in 1915. The NFWI celebrated it's centenary in 2015. The Cornwall Federation of Women's Institute was formed in 1919. The WI is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK.​

I'm really happy to be a member of this auspicious organisation inspiring women in Cornwall and the rest of the world.
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Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes - CFWI
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Jenny Thomas holding the Ladock WI Banner
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VP Mary Ellis, me - Rowena Castillo Nicholls, VP Jenny Thomas & Ladock WI President Sandra Buck
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Jackey Stagg and her friends
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Ladock WI President Sandra Buck, me - Rowena Castillo Nicholls,  CFWI Chairman Margaret Johnson and NFWI Honorary Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee Julia Roberts.
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Centenary Service in Truro Cathedral
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Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes - CFWI
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Fun Wildlife Quiz Evening

8/23/2019

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Please join us on our annual FUN WILDLIFE QUIZ and CHRISTMAS DINNER . This year will be more fun and enjoyable. There will also be a PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION, BEST CHRISTMAS JUMPER and RAFFLES”. Fantastic and fabulous prizes awaits the lucky winners.

FUN WILDLIFE QUIZ
Winners will receive a medal and a prize.
Maximum of 4 person in a team.
Entry is just £2 per person.
(For 18 years old and above only)

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Winners will receive a certificate and a prize.
Please bring “ONE” of your best photos taken this summer 2019.
Two winners will be chosen:
* Photo of a BUTTERFLY or a MOTH
* Photo of a WILDFLOWER MEADOW.
(For 18 years old and above only)

Photos will be judged on the following criteria:
* Creativity and Originality.
* Technical Quality such as Clarity and Composition.
* How well the photo captures the Natural Beauty of Cornwall.

BEST CHRISTMAS JUMPER
Winner will receive a medal and a prize.
Please wear your "BEST and UNIQUE" Christmas jumper.
One winner will be chosen.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact Rowena Castillo Nicholls via mobile: 07711105485 or email: [email protected].

Kindly send your payment of £15.00 in advance (£13.00 for the “all you can eat buffet” and £2.00 for the quiz) by the 15th November 2019. 

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St Ewe Country Fair

8/18/2019

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Location: St Ewe Village
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

Had a great time at St Ewe Country Fair with Three Bays Wildlife Group. A very local event. It's amazing to see a brilliant turn out.
Heavy Horses
Gorgeous Horses
Birds of Prey
Steam Engine
Vintage Cars
At the Horticulture Tent
Beautiful Flowers
Three Bays Wildlife Group Marquee
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Summer BBQ & Wildlife Walk in Trelusback Farm

8/17/2019

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Location: Trelusback Farm
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

It's been an enjoyable and successful event. Everyone had a great time.
A huge thank you to the 110 Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society members and friends who came to our Summer BBQ and Wildlife Walk today! You made this event an enjoyable and truly memorable with your presence. I have 110 on my list but I know there are more. See you all again on our next event.
Thank you Keith Wilson and Tony Wilson for hosting our enjoyable and fun-filled Annual Summer BBQ and Wildlife Walk to your spectacular Trelusback Farm. And of course, thank you to our amazing chefs Connor, Donna, Janet and Carole. Thank you Rosie Hadden and Simon for all the delicious cakes, Nicola and Hayden Veal for the sausages, Richards Stubbs and Diana Taylor for the drinks and fruits, Bernard Hocking for the veggies and to everyone who made a massive contribution.
Queuing for the BBQ.
Great food, great company!
Keith Wilson giving a talk before we set off on our walk.
I had a fantastic time walking around with all these lovely people.
We had a brilliant walk lead by our very knowledgeable trustee Phillip Harris. We've seen loads of amazing wildlife.
Dave Gibbon showing some of the gorgeous moths from his moth trapping the previous evening.
So happy to see these beautiful people!
With Keith Wilson, Sue Ofield, Patrick Saunders and Rob Nicholls
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International Women's Group Meet Up

8/15/2019

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Had coffee, cake and chit chat with the International Women's Group. We had such an enjoyable time. The Portuguese cake is divine. Love it. Hope we'll have that again on our next meet up. Thank you Susie Brown for another successful day. 
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West Cornwall Countryside National Trust's Volunteer Summer Party

8/6/2019

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Location: East Pool Mine
​Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

Had a fantastic and fabulous time at the National Trust's Summer Party in East Pool Mine.

I had a great time playing the games with my team. And we are the over-all winner. Congratulations and well-done to us.

Thank you Ian Marsh, General Manager for West Cornwall Countryside National Trust for inviting us to this fun and enjoyable event.

The winning team!!!
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Sooo delighted that my team won the games!!!
With Kate Evans, Senior Visitor Experience Officer, West Cornwall Coast & Countryside
I really had sooo much fun with the games.
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 Ian Marsh, General Manager, West Cornwall Countryside National Trust
It's lovely to meet everyone.
East Pool Mine
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Portmellon Valley Bioblitz - Day 2

7/14/2019

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Location:
Portmellon Valley
Portmellon Beach
Gorran Old School Rooms

Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

​Congratulations Jeremy Roberts and Three Bays Wildlife Group Committee, Volunteers and Wildlife Walk Leaders for the successful Portmellon Valley Bioblitz this weekend. It's such a great event. We are really impressed at how organised you are. The event went really smoothly. Looking forward for the next one.
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8:30 am – Moth Trap see what we have caught – Starting the shack Portmellon
10:00 am – Explore shore and Snorkel Safari (booking essential for snorkelling) at Portmellon Beach
11:00 am - Bird Walk– Starting at Gorran Old School Rooms
1:00 pm – Butterfly and Bumble Bee Walk – Starting at the Shack Portmellon
3:00 pm – Wildflower and plant walk – Starting Gorran Old School Rooms
5:00 pm – End of BioBlitz Social gathering – The Rising Sun Portmellon
Jeremy Roberts and Robert Wells
Tea/Coffee and delicious bacon bap to start our day!
Di and Susie, our 2 excellent caterer today with Jane and Linda.
​Thank you Di for my sweet pea flowers. 
Posing for a photo opt before embarking to a wildlife walk.
Having a rest after the enjoyable walk.
Me and Rob had an amazing time! 
Rob can't wait to jump off the sea!!!
Drinks at The Rising Sun Inn after the successful Portmellon Valley Bioblitz weekend. ​Cheers everyone!
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Portmellon Valley Bioblitz - Day 1

7/14/2019

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Location:
Portmellon Valley
Portmellon Beach
Gorran Old School Rooms

Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

​Well-done Jeremy Roberts and Three Bays Wildlife Group Committee,  Volunteers and Wildlife Walk Leaders for a brilliant day at the Portmellon Valley Bioblitz. I had an enjoyable and fun-filled time. Loads of amazing wildlife walks and activities. 
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8:30 am – Bird Walk – Starting at the Shack Portmellon
11:00 am – General Wildlife Walk – Starting at Gorran Old School Rooms
1:00 pm – Butterfly and Bumble Bee Walk – Starting at the Shack Portmellon
3:00 pm – Wildflower and plant walk – Starting Gorran Old School Rooms
6:00 pm – Explore shore as the tide drops - join us for a drink at The Rising Sun
8:30 pm – Bat Walk – Starting at the Shack Portmellon
I had a great time at the base camp with Steph Wild.
Everyone was happy with their wildlife walks. They've seen loads of amazing wildlife species.
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Rob went to the Butterfly and Bumble Bee Walk today. He had a great time.
He's looking forward to go the the Bird Walk tomorrow.
Some of the delectable food at the Gorran Old School Rooms,
Jane and Linda, our excellent caterer.
Moths, Butterflies and Stick Insects
Thank you Madeline Lowe for bringing your gorgeous Stick Insects and some Moths too.
We all had a go at holding the gorgeous Stick Insects.
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Exploring the Tin Coast

4/30/2019

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Location: Botallack, Tin Coast near St Just, Cornwall
Meeting Place: Botallack Count House
Date & Time: Monday, 29 April 2019, 12:00pm to 2:00pm 
Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Mobile Number: 07711105485
Email Address: [email protected]

Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Facilities:
Ample car parking with specific accessible parking places. Picnic area and blanket available to borrow from the café. Café for refreshment. Disable Access. Toilet.

I lead a walk today in Botallack today to explore the Tin Coast for our organisation, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Cornwall. The Tin Coast is Cornwall's oldest new destination. It's a cultural landscape of World Heritage site status, it is a place defined by Cornish mining, part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. In 2006 Botallack was given World Heritage Site status by UNESCO. The mine is within the Aire Point to Carrick Du Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the South West Coast Path passes along the cliff.

The 1970s BBC television series Poldark was filmed partly in Botallack, using Manor Farm as Nampara. More recently, filming for the new Poldark series also took place here. The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. There was a real mine called Wheal Leisure at Perranporth where Winston Graham lived.

We had a fantastic and fabulous time exploring the tin coast. The rain and wind did not stop us from having an amazing time. We all had a brilliant time. Great company. Interesting conversation. And we were greeted by 2 Cornish Choughs when we were walking towards the coastal path and 4 more Cornish Choughs flying from the headland. That really made our day. We also saw loads of other species: Fulmars, Gannets, Swallows, Kestrel and a lot more... Rain or shine, we all had an enjoyable and fun-filled day. 
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Exploring the Tin Coast
The spectacular Crowns Engine House on our backdrop
Going down to the Crowns Engine Houses
At the Crowns Engine Houses
Stopping for more photo opts
More photo opts during the walk
At the entrance of the Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine where the arsenic would have been scraped from the enclosed tunnels and packed into barrels.
The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. ​​
The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs near the Crowns Engine Houses
The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs flying around the chimney
The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs posing for photo opts
Spectacular and picturesque view
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The Crowns Engine Houses
The two engine houses of the Crowns Engine Shaft and Boscawen Diagonal Shaft
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Entrance to the Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine where the arsenic would have been scraped from the enclosed tunnels and packed into barrels.
The Arsenic Labyrinth
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 The engine houses of West Wheal Owles and Wheal Edward
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The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. ​​
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The engine house of Wheal Edward
Need to treat ourselves after that brilliant walk on the Tin Coast. Ribeye Steaks with prawn and lobster sauce for me and Rob had his all time favourite Fish and Chips. Vanilla and Blackcurrant Cheesecake for me and Rob had a Chocolate Brownie. Hmmm delicious!
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