Field Meetings 2015

DateLeader(s)Location
Tuesday 28 AprilDawn NelsonThe western Rother Valley: some choice sites. Recording in SU82B, C, H &/or G depending on numbers. Meet in layby N side of A272 just E of Rogate at SU817238.
Saturday 9 MayPeter JonesBinsted Woods: ancient woodland on the coastal plain. May be muddy - wellingtons advised. Meet in Binsted Lane by Binsted Church at SU983060.
Sunday 17 MayHelen Proctor,
Geoffrey Kitchener
Friezland Wood, Tunbridge Wells. Joint with Kent Botanical Recording Group. Meet at end of Summervale Road, Tunbridge Wells at TQ56883832.
Saturday 30 May Jacqueline Rose,
Judy Clark ,
Ellen Campbell
Hastings: various habitats including Alexandra Park. Meet in Harmers Park layby, an unmarked turning off Lower Park Road, at TQ80851045. If you want a lift from the station tel. 01424-441635 Friday evening.
Sunday 7 JuneJacqueline HutsonHadlow Down: Little England Farm. From Hadlow Down direction, on the A272, turn right after Tinkers Lane onto a track at TQ544242. Park in layby halfway down the track.
Sunday 21 JuneJohn PatmoreBrighton: Waterhall Conservation Area. Meet at Waterhall Golf Club, off the Devil’s Dyke Road. Park at furthest (southern) end of car park at TQ283088.
Sunday 28 JuneFrances Abraham,
Nick Sturt
Henfield. A wander around the town and common looking for relics of the 19th century botanist William Borrer. Meet Village Hall car park at TQ216160 behind Budgens, access from High Street (A281) via Coopers Way.
Saturday 4 JulyPeter SmithLewes: Offham and Hamsey Marshes. Meet at north end of Landport Road at TQ406112.
Friday 10-Sunday 12 JulyRob RandallBSBI BRAMBLE WEEKEND Rob has helped us with Rubus for the Flora. Friday is an introductory evening session in the Haywards Heath area. Details will be in the BSBI Year Book. Email rob.randall@brlsi.org if you plan to attend any sessions.
Saturday 18 JulyElisabeth SturtLevin Down: chalk grassland and chalk heath. Park on S edge of Charlton off Knights Hill near power lines and sawmill, at SU886128.
Wednesday 22 JulyPhilip Glyn,
Helen Proctor
Ashurst Wood: Cherry Garden Farm and Berry Wood. From the south, turn right off the A22 on to Wall Hill Road, then right at the post office, left into Ivy Dene Lane. Take the 2nd left turning, just before sign for industrial estate, TQ414370. Meet near the house.
Wednesday 29 JulyMike ShawGreensand heaths. Meet in hidden car park for Lavington Common on N side of road opposite bridleway at SU949187.
Saturday 1 AugustRoy Wells,
Ruth Eastwood
Forest Row, to search for missing species in TQ43G and H. Meet in the car park, near the recreation ground at TQ428342.
Sunday 9 AugustNick SturtRewell Wood. Recording part of the large woodland complex N of the A27. Meet Baycombe Lane, west turning on corner off A29 N of Slindon, at SU971085.
Wednesday 26 Aug.Jane BirchPevensey Levels. Meet at Chilley Farm car park, BN27 1SE at TQ638 061. Later, we will move on to Middle Bridge.
Saturday 5 SeptemberRuth Eastwood
Helen Proctor
Ashdown Forest Gentian Hunt. Meet at car park at TQ438297, on the west side of the A22.