Events and activities on the Helford River in Cornwall

Since the late 1980s the independent Helford Marine Conservation Group has been running public events every year. These highlight aspects of particular interest on the River and its sensitive marine wildlife.

The 2007 programme has been produced to help people to learn, understand and enjoy this very special place.

There is something for all ages, abilities and interests and everyone is welcome.

Click here to find out
what happened at
our past events.

Thurs. 30th Aug. Rockpool Ramble
Explore the wealth of sea-life in the Prisk Cove rock pools south of Rosemullion Head with Ruth Williams. Wear non-slip rock-scrambling shoes that you are prepared to get wet!
Free. Time: 1.30 – 3.30 p.m. Park at Mawnan Church OS Ref: SW 788 273 or meet on shore OS Ref: SW 794 277.Contact: Ruth 01872 240777

Sat. 27th Oct. Otter Conservation: meddling, monitoring and muddling through
Dr Paul Chanin, international otter expert, talks about the milestones of the last 30 years of otter studies
Cost: £2. Members and all children free. Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary OS Ref. SW 709 266. Contact: David 01326 341181 or Martin 01326 561952

Fri. 23rd Nov. Fascinating Fish - the story of Bass and other special species.
A rare opportunity to meet national bass experts Graham Pickett and John Leballeur and learn some remarkable facts about one of our most important British fish. Cost: £2. Members free. Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Mawgan Recreation Hall, Mawgan-in-Meneage, near War Memorial roundabout OS Grid Ref. SW 702 244 Contact: Pamela 01209 842316 or Martin 01326 561952

Sat. 1st Dec. Form and function of underwater life
Dr Thomas Bligh introduces us to the colourful world of warmer seas in a special lecture copiously illustrated with medium format slides. Cost: £2. Members and all children free. Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary OS Ref. SW 709 266. Contact: David 01326 341181 or Jenna 01326 572995

Sat. 19th Jan. 2008 Mud, mud, glorious mud!
The hidden world of our Helford creeks revealed by the wellknown marine broadcaster, Dr Tegwyn Harris, with some amazing stories - not to be missed.
Cost: £2. Members and all children free. Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary OS Ref. SW 709 266. Contact: David 01326 341181 or Pamela 01209 842316

Diary of Events 2007