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Beach---ing on the Roseland Peninsula

7/28/2019

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Location: Roseland Peninsula
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

The weather is absolutely glorious. Sunny and warm. Hope it will stay like this for the whole summer season. Fingers-crossed.
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Fresh and clean Cornish sea.
I can't help myself going for a dip after that long walk to cool me down.
Rob is on his elements. He just loves swimming especially on this sunny and warm weather.
Beautiful crystal blue waters.
Butterflies and Dragonflies
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High Brown Fritillary and White Admiral Butterfly

7/27/2019

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Location: 
Aish Tor, Dartmoor National Park
Bovey Valley Woods, Newton Abbot

Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Had an amazing time in Aish Tor, Dartmoor. Sooo happy to see one of UK's rarest butterfly, the High Brown Fritillary. 


After Aish Tor, we went to Bovey Valley Woods to see the White Admiral. We saw a few worn out ones and 2 in good conditions.

What a successful day! 
The beautiful High Brown Fritillary, one of UK's rarest butterfly.
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The lovely White Admiral at Bovey Valley Woods.
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Carol Jennings Award at Pondhu Primary School

7/23/2019

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Location: Pondhu Primary School
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

Went to Pondhu Primary School this morning to take photo of Soroptimist St Austell and District President Sandra Heyward and Diane Walker giving the Carol Jennings Award to 2 pupils of Pondhu Primary School. Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner.

The Carol Jennings Award begun in 2018 for 2 pupils at Pondhu Primary School, Junior and Infant, nominated by School Parliament for services to fellow pupils, an annual award at the Final School Assembly in July.

Carol Jennings, a Soroptimist St Austell and District member, was the first Head Headteacher of Pondhu Primary School.
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Carol Jennings Award ​
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President Sandra Heyward and Diane Walker gave the Carole Jennings Award to 2 pupils of
​Pondhu Primary School. Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner.
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President Sandra Heyward with the Carol Jennings Award Winners:
Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner.
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President Sandra Heyward with Poppy Bees, Junior Winner of the Carol Jennings Award.
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President Sandra Heyward with Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner of the Carol Jennings Award.
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MEeee, photo taken by Rob
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Garden Walk at National Trust's Trerice House and Garden

7/21/2019

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Location: National Trust's Trerice House and Garden
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

I just love the Knot Garden at National Trust's Trerice House and Garden. The design of the knot garden, planted in 2013, was inspired by the decorative, geometric plaster ceiling in the Great Chamber that overlooks the space from the house.

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Garden Walk at National Trust's Lanhydrock House and Garden

7/20/2019

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

Had a great time at National Trust's Lanhydrock House and Garden. The flowers are all in bloom in various colours and shapes. I felt sooo happy and relax surrounded by the beauty of nature on a glorious day.
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Treasure Hunt in Charlestown

7/18/2019

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Location: 
Charlestown Harbour
Porthpean Golf Club


Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Beach
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Treasure Box
Getting ready to start the Treasure Hunt.
Photo opts in between the search for the answers of the clues.
Photo opts while waiting for everyone.
Supper buffet at Porthpean Golf Club after the enjoyable Treasure Hunt in Charlestown. 
Cornish Quiz
The Lucky Winners
Well-done Julie McFeat and Pat Wakeford for the successful event.
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2019 Partial Lunar Eclipse

7/16/2019

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Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Sooo delighted to watch the Partial Lunar Eclipse this evening. The sky is clear. Saw a few planets, stars, satellites and planes. The world is really full of mystery.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission launch that put man on the Moon. The Apollo 11 mission carrying Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blasted off on 16 July 1969. Four days later Armstrong became the first man to step on to the Moon's surface.

During a partial eclipse, some - but not all - of the Moon passes through the darkest area of shadow behind the Earth, the central region called the umbra. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth crosses between the Sun and Moon - casting a shadow on the lunar surface.

The lunar eclipse takes place between Tuesday July 16 and Wednesday July 17. The "maximum eclipse" will peak at 10.31pm UK time, so that's when you'll want to go outside and look skyward. The first stage of the eclipse, which is called the penumbral eclipsing, begins at 7.43pm UK time. Then the partial eclipsing finishes up at around 11pm, followed by the last stage – another penumbral eclipsing – at 1.17am.
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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

7/13/2019

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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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Butterfly Transect in Lower Portmellon Valley

7/8/2019

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Location: Portmellon Valley
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Had an enjoyable time doing the Butterfly Transect in Portmellon Valley with Rob and Simon.

We've seen loads of gorgeous butterflies from our Butterfly Transect today: Comma, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Common Blue, Red Admiral, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Small White, Large White and a lot more...
Beautiful Butterflies
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      • Ladock Churchyard Flora and Fauna Recording
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      • Miguel Angelo Castillo