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.
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
January 2010
Thu7
Birds in Norfolk
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by John Buckingham sponsored by Riverside Restaurant & Theatre
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun17
Boat Trip on River Deben
Location: Meet at Ramsholt Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 307415)
A boat trip on the River Deben for wintering birds lasting about 4 - 5 hours. Limited to 12 places.
Time: 8.45 am
Price: £6.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed20
Ferry Farm, Sudbourne
Location: Meet at the farm (OS Grid Reference TM 443543)
Follow the RSPB signs.
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
February 2010
Thu4
Palearctic Migrants in East Africa
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by Dr. Peter Lack
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun14
Alton Water & Lower Holbrook
Location: Meet at Lemons Hill Bridge Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 137377)
Half day walk for wildfowl & passerines
Time: 9.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed17
Pin Mill
Location: Meet in the Public Car Park (Pay & Display) (OS Grid Reference TM 206378)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
March 2010
Thu4
A Birdwatching Trip to Australia
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
An illustrated talk by John Britten sponsored by Charnwood Milling Co Ltd
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sat13
Stutton - Walk from Village to River Stour
Location: Meet at Stutton Village Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 148350)
Half day walk of 3 - 4 miles.
Time: 9.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed17
Martlesham Creek
Location: Meet in Martlesham Church Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 262469)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
April 2010
Thu1
Unspoilt France - The Massif Central
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
An illustrated talk by Graham Thompson sponsored by Forget-Me-Not (Travel) Ltd
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun18
Shingle Street
Location: Meet at the Coastguards Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 369431)
Half Day outing.
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed21
Playford
Location: Meet in the Village Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 215478)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
May 2010
Thu6
Wildlife Benefits of Heathland Management
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Illustrated talk by Nick Mason sponsored by Garnett's Garden Farm Shop, Hatcheston
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Wed19
Earlsway Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth
Location: Meet in the farmyard car park (OS Grid Reference TM 381727)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
Sat22
Coach Trip to RSPB Lakenheath
Location: Leave Woodbridge Community Hall Car Park at 7.00 am returning at approximately 5.00 pm.
IP12 4AU (Google map)
Trip to the RSPB Lakenheath Reserve. Full details and bookings at indoor meetings.
Time: 7.00 am
Price: £18.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
June 2010
Wed16
BAR-B-Q followed by Nightjar Walk at Minsmere
Location: Meet in Minsmere Reserve Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 473672)
Details at indoor meetings.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: £5.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01728 723155
August 2010
Sat21
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21st to Tuesday, 24th August. 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 2010 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 21 August 2010. 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
Sun22
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21st to Tuesday, 24th August. 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 2010 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 21 August 2010. 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
Mon23
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21st to Tuesday, 24th August. 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 2010 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 21 August 2010. 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
Tue24
Havergate Adventure
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21st to Tuesday, 24th August. 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 2010 (details below), or at Orford Quay from Saturday 21 August 2010. 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 2010
Wed15
Languard Point
Location: Meet in the Car Park by the Fort (OS Grid Reference TM 285320)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049
October 2010
Thu7
Birds of the Broad Acres - Yorkshire Dales to Coast
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
An illustrated talk by Trevor Gunton sponsored by Terry Foster MA RIBA
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sat9
RSPB Havergate Island Reserve
Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk
Boats leaving Orford Quay at 10.00 am and 10.45 am. Limited to 24 places. Booking at indoor meetings.
Time: 10.00 am and 10.45 am
Price: £5.00 per person
Booking essential
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed20
Alton Water
Location: Meet in Tattingstone Wonder Car Park. A £3.00 car park charge may apply. (OS Grid Reference TM 139363)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free apart from car park fee
Telephone: 01728 633049
Sat30
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 2010
Thu4
Extremadura - Wild Spain in 21st Century
Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)
An illustrated talk by Martin Kelsey sponsored by Neal Sons & Fletcher
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50
Telephone: 01728 723155
Sun14
Kessingland to Benacre
Location: Meet at Church Road Car Park nr Wash Lane (OS Grid Reference TM 533862)
Half day outing to see wintering birds
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01473 684159
Wed17
Levington Marina
Location: Meet in the Marina Car Park. Follow the RSPB signs. (OS Grid Reference TM 247382)
A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01728 633049