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Events - Courses and Workshops - 2013
Local training opportunities are detailed here. Please contact the listed person to book on the course and arrange any payment.
Please contact the Webmaster or Philip Baldwin (membership@britishspiders.org.uk) to have a course listed here.
March 2013
SE SCOTLAND - Spider ID Workshop - University of St Andrews - Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd March 2013
Workshop of the South East Scotland Spider Group.
Anybody is welcome to sign up for this ID course, led by Mike Davidson at the University of St Andrews.
Contact Grant for further details or to book - grb31@st-andrews.ac.uk
NE SCOTLAND - Spider ID Workshop - University of Aberdeen - Weds 13th March 2013
13.00-16.00 ZOOLOGY BUILDING, University of Aberdeen [1]
Mike Davidson aims to introduce you to the families of the spiders which you (or others) have collected and to help you gain the experience to identify to genus and species. As usual, Mike can take things away to record to species so that a formal biological record can be produced (providing that you can tell us where and when you collected the specimen, and how you collected it if you can remember).
You can join us a little later than the 13.00 start time if it suits you better. If you are starting later then just go the main entrance of Zoology Building and ask for Mike Davidson/Grampian Spider Group if you do not know where to find us. If you are eager for an identification workshop, but cannot attend a mid-week event, then please email me a note of interest for future opportunities.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Please send me an email to confirm that you would like to attend. so that we can arrange for the right amount of equipment. Please also include your telephone number.
Please note that we are an informal group of enthusiasts without a formal structure, constitution or office bearers. Participation in our events is on the understanding that we operate fully on the goodwill and efforts of those who voluntarily arrange activities for the group without incurring costs or fees to the group or individual participants. All our activities could carry a level of risk and we expect all participants in our activities to take full responsibility to make themselves aware of risks and take full responsibility for their own actions, involvement and safety at all times.
Contact - Alistair Watson - alistair.grampianspidergroup@hotmail.com - Tel. 07729 351129
British Arachnological Society Regional Coordinator - North East Scotland
Grampian Spider Group
April 2013
NE SCOTLAND - Spider ID Workshop - University of Aberdeen - Weds 3rd April 2013
13.00-16.00 ZOOLOGY BUILDING, University of Aberdeen [2]
Alistair Watson aims to introduce you to the families of the spiders which you (or others) have collected and to help you gain the experience to identify to genus and species. Specimens can be left with the Organiser to take away and record to species, so that a formal biological record can be produced (providing that you can tell us where and when you collected the specimen, and how you collected it if you can remember).
You can join us a little later than the 13.00 start time if it suits you better. If you are starting later then just go the main entrance of Zoology Building and ask for Alistair Watson/Grampian Spider Group if you do not know where to find us. If you are eager for an identification workshop, but cannot attend a mid-week event, then please email me a note of interest for future opportunities.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Please send me an email to confirm that you would like to attend. so that we can arrange for the right amount of equipment. Please also include your telephone number.
Please note that we are an informal group of enthusiasts without a formal structure, constitution or office bearers. Participation in our events is on the understanding that we operate fully on the goodwill and efforts of those who voluntarily arrange activities for the group without incurring costs or fees to the group or individual participants. All our activities could carry a level of risk and we expect all participants in our activities to take full responsibility to make themselves aware of risks and take full responsibility for their own actions, involvement and safety at all times.
Contact - Alistair Watson - alistair.grampianspidergroup@hotmail.com - Tel. 07729 351129
British Arachnological Society Regional Coordinator - North East Scotland
Grampian Spider Group
SW ENGLAND - Spiders to Species Level - Camborne, Cornwall - Tues 23rd April 2013
Tuesday 23rd April 2013. 10:00 am to 4:00pm Venue - Duchy College Rosewarne, Camborne Cornwall TR14 0AB
Identification of Spiders to Species Level - This workshop will look more closely at the families Lycosidae, Thomisidae, Salticidae and Linyphiidae focussing on the use of genitalia as aids to species identification. We will be based in a laboratory and will have microscopes and learning materials available including preserved specimens to use to practice your identification skills. Participants are also encouraged to bring along a few specimens of their own to identify at the end of the afternoon. Bring a pencil and a book or pad of plain paper on which to sketch the spider’s genitalia, plus a copy of Roberts if you have one.
Cost:
£25 for Recorders and Students
£50 for Professionals.
Any questions, or to book, please contact Sue Scott at sue.scott@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk (tel - 01872 240777 x 240)
May 2013
WALES - Spider ID and recording - BIS, Brecon - Weds 29th May, 2013
Wednesday 29th May 10am – 4pm
Venue: BIS, Unit 4, 6 The Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB
(BIS - Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park)
Tutor: Richard Gallon
This course will give you an overview of the British spider fauna, outlining their biology, ecology, behaviour, identification techniques and field recording methods. Attendees will be guided through the identification of preserved specimens using microscopic techniques. There’ll also be the opportunity to use some of the sampling equipment in the field, where you’ll have the chance to see and recognise the various types of spiders’ webs.
The course assumes no prior knowledge of spiders, but it would be worthwhile having some familiarity with invertebrates in general.
Cost £5 non-refundable booking fee ( Closing date 24th May)
To book: email janet@b-i-s.org or phone 01874 610881
Booking will be confirmed on receipt of £5 non-refundable booking fee payable to Biodiversity Information Service
June 2013
NORTH WEST - An introduction to spiders - Manchester Museum - Sat 8th June, 2013
Spider ID workshop at the Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
Saturday 8th June, provisionally 10am - 4pm.
This workshop is for beginners and attendance at the workshop is free.
It is also open to those who attended the first workshop in February, as a follow-up and to look at specimens in greater detail and to species level.
This course will introduce the common families of spider that can be found in the UK. Attendees will be shown basic spider anatomy and how to identify spiders to family level and also some easy spider species.
We will use microscopes and the recommended ID guides (provided). We may have some live spiders to examine, but the emphasis with the microscopes will be on how to identify preserved specimens in alcohol. This is necessary to clearly understand the anatomy and features used in identification (which when familiarised can often be viewed with a hand lens on live spiders in the field).
Space is limited to 10 attendees.
Please contact Philip Baldwin, North West Regional Coordinator, to book your place on this workshop, preferably by email with your contact details. (Mobile: 07585 606148, email philip.baldwin900@ntlworld.com)
September 2013
NORTH YORKSHIRE - Beginners Spider Workshop at York - Sat 28th September 2013
To be held Saturday 28th September 2013, 10am-3pm
Learn how to collect spiders on a walk through St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve with Geoff Oxford, an enthusiast from the University of York. Finds will then be taken to a laboratory in the Department of Biology, University of York where we’ll use microscopes to examine spider structures and, for some, identify species.
Charge: £5 per adult/ £2.50 concessions & St Nicks members/ £1 per child (over 12 only and accompanied by an adult). Charge includes teas & biscuits but please bring a packed lunch and outdoor wear.
This workshop is a jointly organised event by the Friends of St Nicholas Fields, the British Arachnological Society and the University of York.
Please book ahead on 01904 411821 or info@stnicksfields.org.uk.
October 2013
N YORKSHIRE - Beginners Guide to Spiders ‘Wild Workshop’ - York - Sat 5th October 2013
To be held Saturday 5th October 2013 – 10.30 to 15.30 hrs at the University of York
This workshop will provide a practical introduction to spider biology, sampling techniques and identification and is led by Dr Geoff Oxford. It forms part of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s ‘Wild Workshop’ programme.
This workshop is a jointly organised event by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the British Arachnological Society and the University of York.
Cost: £15.
For bookings and further information about the day contact info@ywt.org.uk Tel: 01904 659570.
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