New to insect photography and using a tripod, but by the end of the week, we were adept at seeing and photographing insects – I think we all learnt something. Our evenings were spent critiquing our best efforts of the day – John Bebbington is very professional, experienced and seeking…
My first experience of Preston Montford, my nearest FSC. An opportunity to explore the local reserves for plants with Fiona Gomersall who started with an overview of Limestone flora and then showed us examples in the field. Great day in the quarry!…
Very intense, busy course, with a lot of information and activities: We enjoyed walks at Prawle Point and locally setting moth traps. Good Lab sessions identifying our catches! Excellent team participation at all stages, meals and pub, led by attentive, enthusiastic Tutor. Good group cohesion.
Excellent course at an excellent centre. well run, good food and good accomodation…
I was able to switch from this course to Limestone Flowers on 24th June with Fiona Gomersall which was flagged up as being similar to the one I attended August 20th 2013, below. She took this workshop a lot further than the previous one, so I was able to learn…
This was cancelled so I switched to “Botany for Improvers” with Mark Duffell on Tuesday, 11th April at Preston Montford. This was well supported, including younger ecologists to aid their work. Mark paced the day very well, starting with basic ID and progressing to using keys. He had specimens for…
A huge and potentially very challenging subject range covered brilliantly by the ever-patient and extremely knowledgeable Mark Duffell. The effort he must put into preparing for these courses must be gargantuan with potted samples of plants that he has personally grown especially for the course that otherwise would not have…
Superb course, well delivered and engaging throughout, with a patient and knowledgeable tutor. Highly recommend!…
As usual, the standard of the course was extremely high. Dave Green the tutor was well versed in the subject at hand and was very approachable in explaining to students with small brains such as myself. Liz Weston, the other part of the team was a valued member…
I try to attend this course every year and always enjoy it. I did find this year that the course was overcrowded, the room (Constable) could have been better presented, and I also think that larger fridges should be provided in all studio rooms in order that there is enough…