Foray & Special Events Programme 2008
for
Members of the North West Fungus Group

Please note that forays are not suitable for very small children and dogs are not allowed. Bring strong footwear, food and drink. If travelling a considerable distance to a foray it is advisable to confirm with the leader that the foray is taking place as on extremely rare occasions forays have had to be changed at short notice. Telephone numbers of foray leaders are included on printed copies of our programme posted to members. Some forays are not ideal for absolute beginners. It is recommended that members needing instruction attend those meetings specifically mentioned as being suitable for beginners.

Non-Members

We get a lot of enquiries from non-members about attending our forays. It is difficult to cater for non-members due to insurance requirements. Since membership only costs £5 for a year we encourage you to  join the Group  and have access to all our activities including a residential weekend of foraying in the Lake District. Please note that Members of the North West Fungus Group are interested in identifying and recording all fungi and also in the conservation of fungi and generally do not collect edibles.

In case there are any late changes or additions to the programme please check this page frequently.

Foray Details (Quick Guide)

Full Foray Programme

Sunday 9^th March - Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth.  Meet 10.30. Heading towards Bolton from M60 / M61 leave at Jct3 Kearsley roundabout turning left onto the A666 carry on through Farnworth until reaching Moses Gate. Still on the A666, just through lights at Moses Gate bearing left, turn right taking the A6053 towards Little Lever. Country Park car park just on right. SD742069 (Sheet 109). Leader - Peter Smith.

Sunday 13^th April - Ainsdale NNR. Merseyside.  Meet 10.30 at Freshfield Station car park SD291084 (Sheet 108). Leave A565 Formby-by-Pass onto B5424 at roundabout signposted for Formby Point BUT at mini roundabout keep straight on until Freshfield Road then turn right. (OR go by train). Leader – Tony Carter.

Sunday 11^th May - Haughton Dale, Tame Valley, South Denton.  Meet 10.30 at Denton Cemetery at the end of Cemetery Road (SJ927938) which is right off A6017 when entering Denton from M60. Leader – Norman Bamforth.

Sunday 8^th June - Moor Piece NR, Bashall Eaves.  Meet 10.30 in Bashall Eaves Village Hall car park at SD696433 (Sheet 103) on right just past Red Pump Inn before onward journey to the Reserve. (Follow signs for Whitewell/Trough of Bowland). Terrain is rough and wet.
Leader - Irene Ridge.

Sunday 6^th July - Roddlesworth, West Darwen.  Meet 10.30 Visitor Centre. Take minor road off A675 to Ryal Arms. Drive through PH car park to Visitor Centre car park. SD665215 (Sheet103). Leader - Peter Smith.

Sunday 10^th August - Tandle Hill CP, Royton, Greater M/C.  Meet 10.30 car park end of minor road off A671 north from Royton to Rochdale. Tandle Hill on northern outskirts of Royton. SD908088 (Sheet 109). Leader - Norman Bamforth.

Sunday 31^st August - Rixton Clay Pits.  Meet at 10.30 in Moat lane off A57 beside small transport cafe SJ683898 (Sheet 109) prior to driving to final destination. (From M6, Jct 21 take A57 towards Irlam. Moat Lane lies on left in less than 2 miles). Leader - Rita Cook.   Suitable for beginners.

Sunday 7^th September - Moore Nature Reserve, Warrington.  Meet 10.30. From A56 (Daresbury to Walton) take Hobb Lane towards Moore village, cross over canal bridge and turn right. After 0.2 mile turn left into Moore Lane and continue to the Reserve. Park to the left at side of road. SJ578855 (Sheet 108). Leader - Paul F Hamlyn.   Suitable for beginners.

Sunday 14^th September - Styal Woods, Cheshire. Nr. M/c Airport.  Meet 10.30, small National Trust car park off road through Styal Village, nr Ship Inn on opposite side of road. SJ836836 (Sheet 109). Leader - John Taylor.

Sunday 21^st September - Jodrell Bank (Arboretum), Cheshire.  Meet at 10.30 (opening time) at the car park SJ796714. Admission to all facilities is free on group booking. Mention NWFG on entry. Off A535 at SJ803718 between Holmes Chapel and Chelford. Look for the giant telescope and road sign. Leader - Irene Ridge.

Sunday 28^th September - Duxbury Woods, Chorley.  Meet 10.30, Duxbury Park Golf Course car park. SD587152 (Sheet 108). From A6 to Chorley take A5106 at traffic lights. Take first right and follow signs to Duxbury Golf Course. Keep left at each junction till car park reached.
Leader - Peter Smith.

Sunday 26^th October - Ainsdale NNR. Merseyside (MNA).  Meet 10.30 car park near warden’s house. SD303112 (Sheet 108). Take A565 north past Woodvale Airport, turn on to Coastal Road, over railway bridge and left into private drive. Leader – Tony Carter.

Sunday 2^nd November - Turn Slack Clough, Littleborough.  Meet 10.30 at Clough. SD935173 (Sheet 109). Left off A58 on Whitelees Road approaching Littleborough from west.
Leader - Norman Bamforth.

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