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

Fri
9

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

Sun
11

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

Wed
28

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

Thu
5

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

Sun
15

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

Wed
18

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

Thu
5

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

Sat
14

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

Wed
18

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

Thu
2

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

Sat
18

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

Wed
22

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

Thu
7

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

Sun
10

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

Wed
13

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

Fri
19

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

Wed
24

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

Sat
15

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

Sun
16

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

Mon
17

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

Tue
18

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

Wed
16

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

Thu
1

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

Sun
11

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

Wed
21

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

Sat
24

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

Thu
5

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

Sun
15

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

Thu
3

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

Sun
6

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

Wed
16

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