At our meeting at Gobions Wood on 10 September, we found the small but strong-smelling fungus Phleogena faginea (Fenugreek puffball). I have a dried specimen several years old, and it still retains its strong smell.
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Spring 2024 programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 2, 2024
Our spring programme is now in the calendar. Note that booking is required for two of the meetings.
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Normal service resumed
By Pat Cavanagh
/ December 9, 2023
After being out of action for a while, our website is now up & running again. Our autumn programme is...
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By Pat Cavanagh
/ April 25, 2023
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Spring programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ April 25, 2023
Our Spring programme is now in the calendar on the Home Page. Members should have received a copy by email.
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By Pat Cavanagh
/ November 13, 2022
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By Pat Cavanagh
/ November 12, 2022
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Autumn programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ August 27, 2022
The autumn programme has just been added to the calendar on the home page
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Spring programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 17, 2022
Our spring programme is now in the calendar. Members should have received a copy.
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Sandy siltball
By Pat Cavanagh
/ December 7, 2021
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