Fungi season

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by solus

Oh but you do.... but only after you have bought it at full price elsewhere!

Yes, I too bought it when it was first published - but I did buy online, so saved five or six pound on the RRP.

But at £4.99, there would certainly be other Collins books in the series that I'd be interested in.

Originally Posted by PMG

...And seriously Mike if you see the Flower one will you get it for me please!

No problem Pauline - If I manage to get to an NT outlet and they have it in, I'll pick one up for you.

Regards,
Mike.

[FungiJohn]

I'm just sorry I didn't mention this sooner. I thought everyone must know

John

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

Yes, I too bought it when it was first published - but I did buy online, so saved five or six pound on the RRP.

But at £4.99, there would certainly be other Collins books in the series that I'd be interested in.

No problem Pauline - If I manage to get to an NT outlet and they have it in, I'll pick one up for you.

Regards,
Mike.

Its the one with flowers on a black background (David Streeter I think?) not the blue one (matches the fungi one for design) which is Paul Sterry and is currently on Amazon for £3.06

Thanks Mike - its not a directive by the way and doesn't mean you having to drive to Cheshire when you don't need to - just if you passed on somewhere!!!!

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by PMG

Its the one with flowers on a black background (David Streeter I think?) not the blue one (matches the fungi one for design) which is Paul Sterry and is currently on Amazon for £3.06.....

Hi Pauline,
It sounds like it's the series including the Sterry (Flowers) one that will be on offer for 4.99.

The much thicker Streeter et al. black covered Flowers one (hardback) cost me £20.00 recently (RRP £30.00) - I'd be amazed if they are selling that at £4.99.

Although I have seen the soft back version on Amazon from £11.33 +p&p.

If any of the "black backed" series are selling at £4.99 that would make them an even better bargain!!

Regards,
Mike.

[fairplay]

I thought the Collins Fungi book may be going at this special price because of the mistake on page 338 of the Pepperepot fungus being rediscovered in 'Norfolk' (instead of Suffolk), but if the rest of the series is being sold by the NT at the same price of £4.99 then I know where I shall be heading in the morning.

Cheers John !

Neil.

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

Hi Pauline,
It sounds like it's the series including the Sterry (Flowers) one that will be on offer for 4.99.

The much thicker Streeter et al. black covered Flowers one (hardback) cost me £20.00 recently (RRP £30.00) - I'd be amazed if they are selling that at £4.99.

Although I have seen the soft back version on Amazon from £11.33 +p&p.

If any of the "black backed" series are selling at £4.99 that would make them an even better bargain!!

Regards,
Mike.

I thought it unlikely too and for the same reasons as you and yes I had spotted it on Amazon at virtually half price

Pauline

[gobbiner]

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

Hi Ray,

As Chris will no doubt point out, the fungi "season" is here all year - it just depends on the types of fungi that you are interested in.

However I understand what you mean, and the "main" time of year when the larger fungi are around in abundance is (usually) from round about now, until the end of October- November(ish). - But fungi don't play by the rules, and you might easily find odd ones here and there at any time of year.

By far the best way (as I've found out) to learn quickly and "in the right way" about fungi, would be to join your local fungus group - which in your case will be the same group that I'm a member of "The North West Fungus Group".

The group has forays in Lancashire, in most months of the year, and at least two per month for the next few months.

Those who are only interested in "edibles" will not find the activities of much benefit, but those who are interested in all fungi will be made most welcome.

The group comprises of folk from all sorts of backgrounds, but all with a great love of anything fungus. Outright beginners (as I was a couple of years ago) are welcomed, and quickly made to feel part of the group, and all the members are happy and keen to share their time and knowledge.

There is a list of this years forays here:-
Foray & Special Events Programme for 2011
and the upcoming ones at Moor Nature Reserve and Carr Mill Dam are especially suited for beginners.

The group's website is here: -
Homepage of the North West Fungus Group
and includes a page with a membership form which can be downloaded and sent in for anyone with a desire to join. (NB it says 2010 on the form - but the details and price are still valid).
In the case of the NWFG, it only costs £7.50 a year to join - less than the price of a couple of beers.

Other organisations (such as Lancashire Wildlife Trust) may also have forthcoming forays in the Lancashire area but I'm not aware of any at present. (and LWT's website seems to be down at the minute so I can't check).

Footnote - If you have a good interest in the subject, you might like to get a copy of one of the recommended field guides - probably the best pocketable one is the Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms and Toadstools by Paul Sterry and Barry Hughes (It can be found from internet booksellers at around £13.00).

Hope that's of some interest.
Regards,
Mike.

Thank you Mike, but i dont really want to join a club, id just like to join a Foray i would pay the fee for the day

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by gobbiner

Thank you Mike, but i dont really want to join a club, id just like to join a Foray i would pay the fee for the day

No problems Ray - If you were to turn up on the day for either of the two forays I mentioned, you would be made welcome. No pressure would be put upon you to join the group as a member, and there is no charge whatsoever for individual forays.

If you just fancied a wander around somewhere local taking fungi pics, perhaps we could arrange an informal meet up at somewhere like Spring Wood Whalley? (Maybe when the weather is a bit better though).

I know that site like the back of my hand and I'm sure we'd find at least something worth photographing.

Regards,
Mike.

[gobbiner]

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

No problems Ray - If you were to turn up on the day for either of the two forays I mentioned, you would be made welcome. No pressure would be put upon you to join the group as a member, and there is no charge whatsoever for individual forays.

If you just fancied a wander around somewhere local taking fungi pics, perhaps we could arrange an informal meet up at somewhere like Spring Wood Whalley? (Maybe when the weather is a bit better though).

I know that site like the back of my hand and I'm sure we'd find at least something worth photographing.

Regards,
Mike.

That would be great Mike just say the when and where i look forward to it