Upcoming events

Cameron Diekonigin is Chairperson of Edinburgh & Lothians Fungus Enthusiasts (ELFE) and a part time amateur mycologist who enjoys identifying microfungi, particularly members of the obsolete Pyrenomycetes (black Ascomycota that are most easily found on fallen wood and dung). Although he grew up in the South West of England, Cameron currently lives north of Edinburgh over the Firth of Forth in Kinross-shire where there are many species of black fungi growing on sticks.

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The hotel is on the northern edge of Norwich, allowing us to visit sites in the north of the county of Norfolk. Nearby large sites with rich biodiversity include Holkham National Nature Reserve with extensive dunes, some wooded, the extensive ancient woodlands of Swanton Novers Great Wood National Nature Reserve, and the heathland of Holt Lowes, among many others.

Costs

• BMS Member - Single room - £462
• BMS Member - Sharing a room - £396 per person (£792 for two)
• Non-Member - Single room - £594
• Non-Member - Sharing a room - £528 per person (£1056 for two)

Location

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8RP.

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.

Please note:

Field meetings are suitable for those who can use a microscope and have experience of identifying fungi using books, keys and online resources. The meetings are not suitable for absolute beginners. Please read more about this before booking.

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If you have any queries regarding the Spring Meeting, please contact Sally Hawkes, Events and Member Services Officer, at sally@britmycolsoc.info

Following regular requests from field mycologists for an up to date coprinoid workshop, we are running a three day event (Thursday to Sunday), led by Dr Derek Schafer who has been studying these beautiful fungi for at least thirty years and has developed very useable keys, some of which have appeared in past editions of Field Mycology. The venue at Northern College, Barnsley, allows us access to surrounding grassland and woodland.

Coprinoid fungi, now comprising six genera, exhibit a full range of micro and macro characters to support identification, as long as fresh young fruitbodies are studied before they turn to ink.

The workshop will use pragmatic keys to the genera, sections and species usable by those new to the study of these fungi. It will also provide an opportunity for those more familiar with the coprinoid fungi to discuss the impact of DNA sequencing on our knowledge of the diversity of these species.

Keys to the genera, sections and species will be provided and Derek will illustrate his workshop with great macro and micro images.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about these often short lived fungi in a supportive and friendly environment.

Costs

• BMS Member - Single room - £280
• BMS Member - Sharing a room - £220 per person (£440 for two)
• Non-Member - Single room - £340
• Non-Member - Sharing a room - £280 per person (£560 for two)

Location

Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, S75 3ET.

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.

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If you have any queries regarding the Autumn Meeting, please contact Sally Hawkes, Events and Member Services Officer, at sally@britmycolsoc.info

The Crichton Estate is an 85 acre parkland estate steeped in history, located on the outskirts of Dumfries. (More information to follow).

Costs

• BMS Member - Single room - £539
• BMS Member - Sharing a room - £462 per person (£924 for two)
• Non-Member - Single room - £693
• Non-Member - Sharing a room - £616 per person (£1232 for two)

Location

The Crichton, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE. The workroom will be in Easterbrook Hall and accommodation on the estate in the Holiday Inn Dumfries.

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.

Please note:

Field meetings are suitable for those who can use a microscope and have experience of identifying fungi using books, keys and online resources. The meetings are not suitable for absolute beginners. Please read more about this before booking.

BOOK HERE