Foray & Special Events Programme 2010
for
Members of the North West Fungus Group

Note: the programme is provisional until printed copies have been sent to members in January.

Please note that forays are not suitable for very small children. 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. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Beginners are welcome at all forays. Further details about terrain and accessibility of sites can be obtained by contacting the foray leader. Most venues have their own website.

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 £7.50 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 7^th March - Werneth Low C.P.  Meet 10.30. at Lower Higham Visitor Centre, Higham Lane, Gee Cross SJ960936 (Sheet 109). From A560 (T), turn south into Spring Avenue (signposted Werneth Low CP).

Leader - Norman Bamforth. Dead wood morning and microscope workshop afternoon.

Sunday 11^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 9^th May - Jodrell Bank (Arboretum), Cheshire.  Meet at 10.30 (opening time) at the car park SJ796714 (Sheet 118). 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 13^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 11^th July - Rivington.  Meet 10.30. Leave M61 Jct 6 on to A6027 past Reebok Stadium to A673 Chorley New Road. Turn left, through Horwich to roundabout, continue ahead, just through roundabout turn right into Lever Park Avenue. Continue along rural road through wooded section until Rivington Lower Barn on left. Car park just behind barn. SD629139 (Sheet 109).

Leader – Tim Rogers.

Sunday 15^th August - Goyt Valley, Errwood.  Meet 10.30. From A5004 (Whaley Bridge to Buxton) turn west signposted Goyt Valley. Cross dam to meet at car park SK013758 (Sheet 119).

Leader - Norman Bamforth.

Sunday 5^th September - Mere Sands Reserve, Rufford, West Lancs.  Meet 10.30 Reserve car park. SD447160 (Sheet 108). FromA59 (Ormskirk/Preston) take B5246 west through Rufford to entrance to Reserve, Kennels & Cattery on left.

Leader – Jane Ingham.   Suitable for beginners.

Sunday 12^th September - Warton Crag.  Meet 10.30. Leave M6 at J35, take A601(M) to A6 then R; take 1st left signed Warton, go through village (signs to Silverdale). Reserve entrance + parking is far side of village on R, opposite pub. Extra parking further along road in disused quarry on right. SD498723 (Sheet 97). Limestone area with woodland and grassland; steep terrain.

Leader - Irene Ridge.

Sunday 19^th September - Risley Moss, North Warrington.  Meet 10.30. Access from M62 Jct 11. Continue along A574 to first island, turn left. Reserve signposted. Ample parking space. SJ665922 (Sheet 109).

Leader – Liz Moore.   For beginners.

Sunday 26^th September - Duxbury Woods, Chorley.  Meet 10.30 at Duxbury Park Golf Course car park. SD585152 (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 10^th October - 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 Hamlyn.   For beginners.

Sunday 17^th October - Carr Mill Dam.  Meet at 10.30 in car park of The Waterside Premier Inn SJ524976 (Sheet 108). Entrance off A571 to Billinge at junction with A580(T).

Leader - Tony Carter.   Suitable for beginners.

Sunday 24^th October - Styal Woods, Cheshire. Nr. M/c Airport.  Meet 10.30, small National Trust car park off road by Styal Village, 600 yds past the Ship Inn on opposite side of road. SJ836836 (Sheet 109).

Leader - John Taylor.

Sunday 31^st October - Turn Slack Clough, Littleboroughe.  Meet at 10.30 at Clough SD935173 (Sheet 109). Left off A58 on Whitelees Road approaching Littleborough from west. (Waxcap grassland).

Leader - Norman Bamforth.

Sunday 7^th November - Ainsdale NNR, Merseyside.  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 14^th November - Tandle Hill CP, Royton, Greater M/C.  Meet 10.30 at 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.

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