Events
Unless otherwise specified, you do not need to be a member of the RSPB (or the local group) to join us on our events, and birdwatching experience is not necessary. If you have any questions please call the contact number shown with the event details.
January 2009
Fri9
A Birdwatching Trip to Australia
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
An illustrated talk by John Brittan sponsored by Charnwood Milling Co Ltd
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD ON FRIDAY, 9TH JANUARY, and not on our usual Thursday. This differs from the programme.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun11
Boyton Area for wintering birds
Location: Meet at Banters Barn (OS Grid Reference TM 388475)
A half day outing.
Time: 9.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed28
Stonner Point
Location: Meet at Pettistree Hall, via Wood Hall, off the Sutton to Shottisham Road. Follow the signs. (OS Grid Reference TM 303446)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
February 2009
Thu5
Britain's Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated Talk by Ian Rowlands
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun15
River Deben from Kyson Point to Melton
Location: Meet at Broom Hill Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 265478)
A half day outing
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed18
Boyton Marshes Reserve
Location: Meet at Banters Barn (OS Grid Reference TM 388475)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
March 2009
Thu5
Mediterranean Birds
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by John Buckingham. Sponsored by Forget-Me-Not (Travel) Ltd
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sat14
North Warren RSPB Reserve
Location: Meet at Thorpe Road Car Park, north of Aldeburgh (OS Grid Reference TM 466575)
A half day outing
Time: 9.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed18
Wickham Market
Location: Meet at the Village Hall Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 301557)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
April 2009
Thu2
South American Odyssey - Birds
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by Brian Gallop. Sponsored by Garnett's Garden Farm Shop, Hatcheston
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sat18
RSPB Havergate Island Reserve
Location: Boats leaving Orford Quay at 10.00 am and 10.45 am. Places to be booked at indoor meetings. Limited to 24 places only.
An all day outing
Time: 10.00 am and 10.45 am
Price: £5.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed22
Aldringham Common
Location: Meet in the car park off the B1353 Aldringham to Thorpeness Road half a mile from Aldringham (OS Grid Reference TM 455607)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
May 2009
Thu7
The Birds of Northern Japan
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Sponsored by McMyn Ltd, Debenham
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by Paul Hale
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun10
Coach Trip to Rainham Marshes
Location: Leave Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk at 8.30 am returning at approximately 6.00 pm. Details and bookings at indoor meetings.
An all day coach outing to the RSPB Reserve
Time: 8.30 am
Price: £20.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed13
Poker Wood, Winston
Location: Park off the A1120 in Poker Wood (OS Grid Reference TM 185608)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
June 2009
Fri19
Concert - The Nightingale Quintet
Location: St John's Parish Church, Woodbridge
The Nightingale Quintet will perform a musical programme ranging from classical to popular pieces plus readings
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: £10.00 incl. white wine. Children £3.00.
Booking essential
Telephone: 01728 723155
Wed24
Upper Hollesley Common
Location: Meet in the Red Lodge Car Park (airfield side of the road) (OS Grid Reference TM 334471)
A mid-week evening walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
August 2009
Sat15
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island. Boats leave Orford Quay half-hourly from 10 am until 2.30 pm. 2 hours on the Island with a guided tour of three of the hides, the whole trip taking 2 hours 40 minutes. Binoculars available on free loan. Refreshments available on the Island. Bookings can be made in advance with effect from 1 August 2009 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 15 August 2009. Sponsored by Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Leisure.
Time: 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
Price: Adults £7.00. Under 16 £3.00.
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun16
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island. Boats leave Orford Quay half-hourly from 10 am until 2.30 pm. 2 hours on the Island with a guided tour of three of the hides, the whole trip taking 2 hours 40 minutes. Binoculars available on free loan. Refreshments available on the Island. Bookings can be made in advance with effect from 1 August 2009 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 15 August 2009. Sponsored by Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Leisure.
Time: 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
Price: Adults £7.00 Under 16 £3.00
Telephone: 01728 723155
Mon17
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island. Boats leave Orford Quay half-hourly from 10 am until 2.30 pm. 2 hours on the Island with a guided tour of three of the hides, the whole trip taking 2 hours 40 minutes. Binoculars available on free loan. Refreshments available on the Island. Bookings can be made in advance with effect from 1 August 2009 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 15 August 2009. Sponsored by Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Leisure.
Time: 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
Price: Adults £7.00. Under 16 £3.00.
Telephone: 01728 723155
Tue18
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island. Boats leave Orford Quay half-hourly from 10 am until 2.30 pm. 2 hours on the Island with a guided tour of three of the hides, the whole trip taking 2 hours 40 minutes. Binoculars available on free loan. Refreshments available on the Island. Bookings can be made in advance with effect from 1 August 2009 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 15 August 2009. Sponsored by Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Leisure.
Time: 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
Price: Adults £7.00. Under 16 £3.00
Telephone: 01728 723155
September 2009
Wed16
Ramsholt
Location: Meet in the Public Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 309415)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
October 2009
Thu1
The Wetlands Trust, Barnes, London
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk. Sponsored by Terry Foster MA RIBA (Architect)
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun11
Levington Marina
Location: Meet at the Marina (OS Grid Reference TM 249379)
A half day outing
Time: 9.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed21
Iken
Location: Meet in the Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 399563)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482
Sat24
Make a Difference Day
Location: Location and full details will be available at indoor meetings and will be posted on this website nearer the date.
Our annual sponsored work party. Bring hot drinks. Baked potatoes will be provided. Stout footware and gloves advisable. Loppers and saws will be useful although tools will be available. We start at 9.00 am and continue until about 3.00 pm or earlier if you wish. Any of your time will be much appreciated.
Time: 9.00 am
Price: N/A
Telephone: 01728 723155
November 2009
Thu5
Wildlife of Costa Rica
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by John Wyatt sponsored by Riverside Restaurant and Theatre
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun15
Coach trip to Titchwell RSPB Reserve
Location: Leave Woodbridge Community Hall at 8.30 am and return at approximately 6.00 pm.
All day coach trip to the RSPB Reserve. Details and bookings at indoor meetings.
Time: 8.30 am
Price: £20.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
December 2009
Thu3
Birds of The Gambia
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by Bill Baston. Sponsored by E. W. Revett & Son, 'The Butchers'.
Followed by the Annual General Meeting
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £1.50 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £2.50 Under 16 £1
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun6
Dunwich Beach for wintering birds
Location: Meet in the Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 479708)
A half day outing
Time: 9.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed16
Melton Riverside
Location: Meet in the Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 288503)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 720482