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BMS Events
22 May 2024
19:30 – 21:00
19:30 – 21:00
BMS Talk: Finding fungi in the West Midlands Field
The West Midlands is a heavily urbanised area of England that contains a surprising diversity of fungi. This talk will explore the fungi of the West Midlands including the history of mycology in the region, from the early explorations by Dr William Withering in the 1700s to the present day. It will also feature some of the fungal habitats and species that can be found in the area. The West Midlands is home to one of the newest fungus groups in the country and the talk will cover the experience of starting and running a fungus group.
Lukas Large lives in the West Midlands and is the curator of Natural Science with Birmingham Museums Trust. He previously worked for the Lost and Found Fungus Project at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and is the founder and chair of the West Midlands Fungus Group.
28 Oct 2024 – 4 Nov 2024
Autumn Field Meeting 2024 Field
Taking place in the Forest of Dean, with 7 nights' accommodation, breakfast and dinner at the Bells Hotel and Country Club, Coleford, Gloucestershire.
This event is now fully booked.
If you'd like to be added to the waiting list, please email Sally Hawkes at sally@britmycolsoc.info
The Coleford base for this meeting lies between the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Both areas are rich in ancient semi-natural woodland: 800 hectares in the limestone Wye Gorge which also has 45 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the designated area, and the more managed environment of mature Oaks and Douglas Fir in the Forest of Dean, which was designated the first national Forest Park in 1938. Both areas are strongholds for nature: beavers have been recently introduced and wild boar frequent the forest.
Geoffrey Kibby has kindly offered to tutor this event. So we can expect his expertise will enrich our week!
Costs
- BMS Member - Single room - £490
- BMS Member - Sharing a room - £420 per person (£840 for two)
- Non-Member - Single room - £630
- Non-Member - Sharing a room - £560 per person (£1120 for two
Location
Bells Hotel and Country Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE
Payment:
- A minimum payment of the deposit (per person, per event) is due at the time of booking.
- Full payment will be due on request, usually no later than six weeks before the event.
- Payment can be made by bank transfer, debit/credit card or by cheque.
In the event of cancellation:
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Full Payments minus the Deposit will only be refunded if a replacement participant is found. Waiting lists are held however we cannot guarantee that the place will be filled, particularly for late cancellations.
- Refunds may be given for cancellations made under extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of the BMS.
- You may wish to take out travel insurance to help cover your costs.
If you have any queries regarding the Autumn Meeting, please contact Sally Hawkes, Events and Member Services Officer, at sally@britmycolsoc.info