BORDER BRYOLOGISTS

October 16th

Stretton Sugwas
We will explore disused sand and gravel pits at Stretton Sugwas, west of Hereford, where sparsely vegetated soil offers suitable habitat for a variety of acrocarps. Park behind the village hall at SO 459420.

November 13th

Muxton Marsh, Telford
Park at the end of Woodbine Drive (SJ 7146 1352), which is accessed from Marshbrook Way, off the A4640 in the north-east corner of Telford. There is room for a few cars to park along a straight bit of road, without obstructing driveways or the turning area at the end of the road. Wellington boots would be highly recommended for areas which are very wet underfoot. The ground was formerly mined for coal, and we will examine spoil-heaps and banks, wet alder and willow carr, drier woodland with open areas, and streams and ponds.

January 15th

Lake Vyrnwy
Meet at the Visitor Centre (SJ 016191) at the southern end of Lake Vyrnwy. A variety of species should present themselves on an easy ramble across the river to Llanwddyn, past the church to the obelisk and hotel, and thence along the road back to the dam.

February 19th

Llandrindod Wells
Like most towns, Llandrindod Wells in Radnorshire has an assortment of habitats supporting a rich variety of bryophytes, including the lake, tarmac, mature trees and the river. Meet at the north end of the lake (SO 062606).

March 12th

Malvern Wells, Malvern
A joint meeting with the Worcestershire Moss Group. Meet at St. Wulstan’s Nature Reserve, 8 St. Wulstan’s Drive (off Assarts Lane), Malvern Wells, Malvern WR14 4JA. Grid Reference: SO 783413. This nature reserve has a variety of habitats but is unrecorded for bryophytes.