Fungi Book Launch & Social Event

Santon Historical Site, Thetford Forest
Sunday 25th October 12pm – 3pm

This October sees the publication of the landmark book “British Earthstars” by local fungi expert Jonathan Revett. To celebrate this special achievement Jonathan will be hosting a book launch in Thetford Forest and be on hand to support identification of fungi and chat about all things fungal.

The event will get going at 12pm with an introductory speech & the official launch of “British Earthstars”, a book created from the rich area of Suffolk & Norfolk.

• The book will be available for a special launch price of just £25 (cash only).
• Free cup of Pam’s Porcini Soup with every book sold!
• Expert help on fungal identification, bring or find your fungi on site!
• Head off into the Forest and look for Earthstars*

Good to know:

• Santon Historical Site was formerly known as St Helen’s Picnic Site.
• There is a charge for parking, see Forestry England for further details on how to pay & directions.
• Pam’s Porcini Soup is made by Jonathan’s 92 year old mother from a secret family recipe (so she says!)
• Priority for the soup will go to those purchasing a book, there will be approx. 50 portions available, otherwise £2 per portion pending book sales.
• Tea & coffee available at £1 a cup. All proceeds to East Anglia Children’s Hospice.
• This is not an organised fungi walk but an opportunity to find and bring fungi for identification and meet with fellow fungi friends. Examples of fungi will be on display.

*Earthstars in the Forest may not be guaranteed due to weather conditions. Other fungi may be available.

Further questions: [email protected]

Books can be ordered direct from Jonanthan: [email protected] £25 plus £3.75 p&p

A good preview can be found on www.summerfieldbooks.com

Price will revert to £35 after the launch

Trivia:

• There are 19 accepted “Earthstars” in the UK.
• For the book, all of the species were recorded in Suffolk & Norfolk, except Berkeley’s Earthstar, which is not yet officially recorded in our region.
• 16 species were recorded in Suffolk versus 14 species in Norfolk.