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.

April 2010

Thu
1

Birds in Norfolk

Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk

IP12 4AU (Google map)

An illustrated talk by John Buckingham 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

Sun
18

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

Wed
21

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

Thu
6

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

Wed
19

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

Sat
22

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

Wed
16

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

Sat
21

Havergate Adventure

Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk

Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21 to Tuesday, 24 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 am to 2.30 pm

Price: Adults £7.00 Under 16 £3.00

Telephone: 01728 723155

Sun
22

Havergate Adventure

Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk

Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21 to Tuesday, 24 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 am to 2.30 pm

Price: Adults £7.00 Under 16 £3.00

Telephone: 01728 723155

Mon
23

Havergate Adventure

Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk

Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21 to Tuesday, 24 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 am to 2.30 pm

Price: Adults £7.00 Under 16 £3.00

Telephone: 01728 723155

Tue
24

Havergate Adventure

Location: Orford Quay, Orford, Suffolk

Trips to Havergate Island from Saturday, 21 to Tuesday, 24 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 am to 2.30 pm

Price: Adults £7.00 Under 16 £3.00

Telephone: 01728 723155

September 2010

Wed
15

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

Thu
7

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

Sat
9

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

Wed
20

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

Sat
30

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

Thu
4

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

Sun
14

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

Wed
17

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

December 2010

Thu
2

Protecting Coastal Birds

Location: Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
IP12 4AU (Google map)

An illustrated talk by Mark Smart sponsored by E. W. Revett & Son.
Followed by the Annual General Meeting

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: Members: Adults £2.00 Under 16 Free. Non-Members: Adults £3.00 Under 16 £1.50

Telephone: 01728 723155

Sun
5

Boyton Marshes (RSPB) and Burrow Hill

Location: Meet in Banters Barn Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 684159)

Half day outing to see wintering raptors

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01473 684159

Wed
15

Broomheath

Location: Meet in Broomheath Car Park (OS Grid Reference TM 265479)

A mid-week walk lasting about 2 hours

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01728 633049