Marches Fungi

Monmouthshire Show

Thursday 28th August, 2008

Come and visit the Gwent Fungus Group stand at Monmouth's new showground. George and Sheila will be there if you have any questions or just want to say Hi! You'll find us in CCW's 'Countryside Matters' tent.

Abergavenny Food Festival

20th/21st September, 2008

Sheila will be leading a fungus walk again during the festival, this year on Sunday 21st! Book early to avoid disappointment! Further information and booking direct with the Festival Office.

www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com

Many congratulations on their 10th anniversary!

We are hoping to take the British Mycological Society Roadshow to this event again this year, come along and see us. Find out how we got on in 2007 on the News page!

This year for the first time, due to huge demand, we are holding three days of fungus walks, including a mid-week walk.

All walks are by booking only, with National Trust at Croft Castle - 01568 780246 and a small charge will be made.

Whilst we try to cater for all abilities several of the paths we use are unsuitable for wheelchairs and prams or buggies. Suitable strong footwear is needed plus waterproof clothing as the walks will go ahead even if the weather is inclement. Please note that whilst well behaved dogs are welcome if kept on a short lead, umbrellas are discouraged!

NT Croft Castle is perhaps one of the best sites for finding fungi in the area. Its huge range and diversity is second to none and there is always something to be found whatever the time of year. Each Autumn we hold walks through the estate not just to seek out the fungi hiding there but to also enjoy finding the other fruits and nuts of nature's store-cupboard and the changing colours of the surrounding woodlands.

Don't forget that yet again this year the National Trust are continuing with their Waxcap Watch - check out the details on their website or pick up a leaflet from our display stand during the fungi events.

More information from the museum direct, but Marches Fungi will have a display and information boards at the event

Join a walk through Queenswood Arboretum enjoying the lovely autumn colours and learning about the wealth of fungi to be found there, led by local field mycologist Sheila Spence. See if you can find 'Candlesnuff' and 'Cramp Balls' or even a 'Jelly Fungus' along the way and learn about why fungi are such an important part of our environment. For further information and booking details contact Marches Fungi at marchesfungi@btinternet.com or telephone Sheila or George on 01531 631736.

For more information about Queenswood Arboretum and other events during 2008 visit their website at

Please note that this is a no-picking site so 'picking for the pot' will be discouraged.

	Marches Fungi Events
	Events organised so far are shown below, however more will be added as the year progresses so keep checking the website for further updates.








	Monmouthshire Show Thursday 28th August, 2008 Come and visit the Gwent Fungus Group stand at Monmouth's new showground. George and Sheila will be there if you have any questions or just want to say Hi! You'll find us in CCW's 'Countryside Matters' tent. Abergavenny Food Festival 20th/21st September, 2008 Sheila will be leading a fungus walk again during the festival, this year on Sunday 21st! Book early to avoid disappointment! Further information and booking direct with the Festival Office. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com Many congratulations on their 10th anniversary! Malvern Autumn Show 2008 27th and 28th September at Malvern Showground We are hoping to take the British Mycological Society Roadshow to this event again this year, come along and see us. Find out how we got on in 2007 on the News page! Gwent Wildlife Trust Fungi Training Day 4th October, 2008 - 10 am - 4 pm (suitable for beginners) Full details and bookings direct with Gwent Wildlife Trust Tel: 01600 740600 www.gwentwildlife.org National Trust - Croft Castle This year for the first time, due to huge demand, we are holding three days of fungus walks, including a mid-week walk. Saturday 18th October Sunday 19th October Wednesday 22nd October All walks are by booking only, with National Trust at Croft Castle - 01568 780246 and a small charge will be made. Whilst we try to cater for all abilities several of the paths we use are unsuitable for wheelchairs and prams or buggies. Suitable strong footwear is needed plus waterproof clothing as the walks will go ahead even if the weather is inclement. Please note that whilst well behaved dogs are welcome if kept on a short lead, umbrellas are discouraged! NT Croft Castle is perhaps one of the best sites for finding fungi in the area. Its huge range and diversity is second to none and there is always something to be found whatever the time of year. Each Autumn we hold walks through the estate not just to seek out the fungi hiding there but to also enjoy finding the other fruits and nuts of nature's store-cupboard and the changing colours of the surrounding woodlands. Don't forget that yet again this year the National Trust are continuing with their Waxcap Watch - check out the details on their website or pick up a leaflet from our display stand during the fungi events. Cidermaking Festival 18th - 19th October Cider Museum - Hereford More information from the museum direct, but Marches Fungi will have a display and information boards at the event Queenswood Arboretum Walks 2008 Saturday 25th October, from 10 - 12.15pm Wednesday 29th October, from 2 - 4.30pm Pre-Booked Tickets Only Join a walk through Queenswood Arboretum enjoying the lovely autumn colours and learning about the wealth of fungi to be found there, led by local field mycologist Sheila Spence. See if you can find 'Candlesnuff' and 'Cramp Balls' or even a 'Jelly Fungus' along the way and learn about why fungi are such an important part of our environment. For further information and booking details contact Marches Fungi at marchesfungi@btinternet.com or telephone Sheila or George on 01531 631736. Adults £3.50, children over 12 only £2.00 (accompanied by an adult) Family ticket - 2 adults + 2 children (over 12) £10.00 For more information about Queenswood Arboretum and other events during 2008 visit their website at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/queenswood Please note that this is a no-picking site so 'picking for the pot' will be discouraged. More events are still being organised, watch this space...............