Martlesham Repair Hub
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Martlesham Parish Rooms, Felixstowe Road,, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP12 4PB

Harvest Fair
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
Transition Woodbridge welcomes some of our area’s finest food and drink producers to our Harvest Fair on Saturday 14th September, 10am-4pm at Woodbridge Community Hall.
Guests in the Main Hall include Hullabaloo Bakery, High House Fruit Farm, Oak Tree Community Farm, Woodbridge Tide Mill, Oakdene Honey, Anglian Organics, Sandlings Saffron, Woodbridge Country Market and Truly Unique Pasta.*
Meanwhile, the Hall Annexe hosts an exciting programme of talks and short films specifically aimed at teenagers and young adults – you can read the full programme here. We’ll also have refreshments courtesy of Woodbridge Country Market, ambient music from Jan Pulsford, bird walks with Suffolk Bird Group, and children’s activities.
The event is free, accessible and open to all. We are grateful to Woodbridge Town Council and Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape for supporting this event.
*You’ll find these and dozens more local producers in our Local Food & Drink Project leaflet.

Fromus Blackberry Day
2024-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Simpson’s Frοmus Valley, Main Road, Kelsale, Suffolk, IP17 2RG, United Kingdom
Suffolk Flora Preservation Trust offers an Open Day on Sunday 15th September at Simpson’s Fromus Nature Reserve. Just in time for blackberry picking!

Discover Martlesham Wilds
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Martlesham Wilds
Join our Martlesham Wilds Engagement volunteers on a walk to experience this landscape rich in nature and brimming with history. Hear about plans to create the wildness that nature needs, and how nature is already leading the way in this journey of recovery. The walk is about 2 miles long and there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions.
Find out more and book your place.

Norfolk Baskets Oval Course
2024-09-21 | Wakelyns Farm

Guided tour of water treatment works
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Water Treatment Works Lound, Mill House, Yarmouth Road, Lound, NR32 5LZ
A tour of a water treatment works is a fascinating journey into how drinking water is purified and made safe for consumption. Our hosts, Essex & Suffolk Water, will tell us about the importance of water treatment, the sources of raw water (like rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), and the basic steps involved in making water safe to use.
This visit, arranged on behalf of the Greenprint Forum, is a great opportunity to delve deeper into any specific aspects of the water treatment process.
Registration is essential.

Climate Action Conference
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | St Mary’s Church, Halesworth, Steeple End, Halesworth, IP19 8LL
Following on from the success of last year, Halesworth Climate Action Conference II will take place over the weekend of Friday 27 – Sunday 29 September in St Mary’s Church, Halesworth.
The particular focus this year is on land and food. How does what we grow and eat affect our health as producers and consumers? How does land use for power generation, or recreation, or nature preservation impact on the local environment; on biodiversity and climate? Our national, local and personal choices are crucial but not straightforward. So what are the issues, and what solutions are possible?
Find out more.

Herbal Tea Making Workshop
2024-09-28 14:15 - 16:15 | Maeve’s Tea Room, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AL, United Kingdom
Join herbalist Rachel Bescoby for a relaxed afternoon learning about the history, folklore and medicinal uses of a number of herbs. You will discover the principles of blending herbs to make tea blends that are safe, effective and delicious and gain confidence in how to mindfully select herbs and create unique well-balanced tea blends to support your own emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will have the opportunity to create your own tea blend from a selection of herbs and take home a small pouch of the tea you have created, your mug from the workshop, a tea infuser and written information including recipes so that you can continue on your journey of herbal tea exploration.
In addition to the pouch of your own tea blend, mug and infuser which are included in the ticket price, there will also be 10% off any of any other herbs and other tea making accessories available at the workshop.
Find out more and book a ticket.

Rubbish Walk Woodbridge
2024-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | The Tea Hut, The Tea Hut, River Wall, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BB, United Kingdom
Join Jason on a litterpick around Woodbridge on the last Sunday of every month. Leave from the Tea Hut by the river at 10am.

Grow, Cook, Eat
2024-09-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Great Eastern Square, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe
The community group Edible Felixstowe are holding their inaugural celebration of locally produced food and drink on 29 September, at Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe.
The event, Grow, Cook, Eat, will include some free food from locally grown veg, local food producers and ‘green’ minded stalls, excess veg and seed swap, fun activities for adults and kids, plus a cooking competition – bring along a dish made with something locally grown and maybe amaze the judges! They also hope to have some live music to keep you entertained!
Find out more.

River Clean
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Seascout Hut, 5-7 Tide Mill Way,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, United Kingdom
On Saturday 5th October, 1-3pm, Transition Woodbridge will once again join forces with Woodbridge Sea Scouts for our annual River Clean. The Sea Scouts will be out on the Deben removing rubbish from the water whilst we lead dry-land litter picks from Tide Mill Way.
Meet at Sea Scouts Hub, Tide Mill Way, IP12 1BY.
Come on foot or afloat to clear rubbish from the river and river wall. Litter picking equipment provided.
Join us to help care for our beautiful riverside areas.

Repair Cafe
2024-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

Talk: The Science of Climate Change
2024-10-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Offton & Willisham Village Hall, Offton, IP8 4RA
Organised by Somersham and District Gardening Club, this is a talk by Chris Bell, Chief Communications Officer and Meteorologist at Weatherquest.
Book your tickets.

Suffolk: why rewild?
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Waldringfield Wildlife Group invites you to an illustrated talk on rewilding by Dr Tim Gardiner of the Environment Agency.
Dr Tim Gardiner is former conservation researcher at Writtle College (University of Essex) and ecology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Tim has worked for the Environment Agency since 2009 as a biodiversity officer. His work includes improving rivers and sea walls in East Anglia for a range of species and this culminated in the Sea Wall Biodiversity Handbook being published in 2015. Tim is currently working on salt marsh conservation, enhancing tidal flood defences for bees, seagrass mapping/ restoration and more recently, rewilding of river valleys.
This event is free for members and £3 for non-members. You can find contact details here for all enquiries.
Preceded by the AGM at 10am. New members welcome (Membership £10).

Community Clean-Up
2024-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12, United Kingdom
Transition Woodbridge and Greenpeace Suffolk will be doing a litter-pick and seed sowing at Elmhurst Park, from 2-4pm on 12th October as part of Climate and Nature Action. Bring gloves and litter-picks!

Wander in the Wilds - photography
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:30 | Martlesham Wilds
Learn how to use your camera to capture the best shots of Martlesham Wilds, with award-winning photographer Kevin Sawford.
Open to all levels of photography from beginners to experts, this ‘Wander in the Wilds’ will give you the opportunity to hone your existing photography skills or learn new ones as you take photos in the magical landscapes of this stunning new reserve in Suffolk.
Whilst exploring the reserve in Autumn, Kevin will guide you on the techniques you can employ to capture the perfect images of the surrounding landscape and its wildlife, and he will provide you with hints & tips for getting the best out of your camera. You will receive one-to-one as well as group guidance on optimising your composition and have the chance to put some novel techniques into practice.
Find out more, including what to bring, and book your place.

Guided walk at Foxburrow
2024-10-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Foxborrow Farm, Foxborrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP121NA, United Kingdom
A guided walk with our wildlife guide through the wonderful reserve that is Foxburrow. The theme this month is ‘leaving migrators’.
Discover Foxburrow reserve on a guided walk from our knowledgeable wildlife guide Margaret. Margaret will take you through the mosaic that is Foxburrow reserve and give you an overview to what is on the reserve currently and a little bit of history of the reserve.
Come along whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or are looking to improve your ID skills, everyone is welcome. We shall be exploring predominantly our red route which is a grass path and can be muddy in places.
Binoculars are recommended – we sometimes have some to hire.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Find out more and book.

River Deben Association Autumn Talk – Confessions of a Serial Litter Picker
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:30 | The Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BX, United Kingdom
Jason Alexander has established an award-winning UK social enterprise dedicated to inspiring long-term positive changes in attitudes towards littering.
Based at the UK’s first Vintage Litter Museum located just off Jetty Lane in Woodbridge, Jason hosts a variety of community groups, clubs and events designed to give people the knowledge, skills and encouragement to live a litter-free lifestyle.
The River Deben Association is really pleased to have Jason come to talk about his vision, experiences and achievements. He will be bringing exhibits from the museum, and there will be plenty of time for questions after the talk.
Entry is free for RDA members and under 18s, £5 for non-members. Free refreshments will be served. Find out more and book tickets.

Transition Woodbridge AGM
2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
All are welcome at the Transition Woodbridge AGM.

Introduction to Wildlife Photography
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Foxborrow Farm, Foxborrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP121NA, United Kingdom
Join award-winning professional wildlife photographer, Kevin Sawford, on this introductory workshop in the stunning surroundings of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s rustic Foxburrow Nature Reserve.
Discover the various aspects needed for fantastic wildlife photography such as equipment, camera settings and fieldcraft.
You will need:

All camera equipment (including spare batteries, memory cards)
a packed lunch
stout footwear
weather-suitable clothing
notebook and pen

Find out more and book.

Wildlife Live Webinar - Dormice Discovery
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Suffolk
Join Dr Simone Bullion as she explores the little-known world of Suffolk’s magical hazel dormouse.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s webinars take place midweek evenings from 7pm via Zoom, and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. We cannot see nor hear any attendees, so you can relax! But everyone is invited to ask questions via the Zoom Q&A panel at the end of the presentation.
Hazel dormice are a secretive, native small mammal that is becoming endangered in Britain.
This webinar will cover their unique ecology, how we study them and what actions are needed to help address their decline.
Simone has an almost lifelong interest in hazel dormice and has led landscape-scale initiatives in Suffolk to restore their habitats and trialled new survey methods to help detect them. She is also the co-author of the 3rd edition of the Dormouse Conservation Handbook, to be published in 2024.
Find out more and book.

Tree pruning session
2024-11-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Beresford Drive, Beresford Drive, Woodbridge, United Kingdom
As many of you know, we’re in the middle of our annual tree maintenance. Some of you have expressed interest in knowing how we prune the row of espalier trees at Beresford Drive. We will be tackling this on Sunday 17th November at 2:30pm so you’re welcome to come along with gloves and secateurs to help/find out!

Guided walk at Foxburrow
2024-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Foxborrow Farm, Foxborrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP121NA, United Kingdom
A guided walk with our wildlife guide through the wonderful reserve that is Foxburrow. The theme this month is ‘fieldfares and redwings’.
Discover Foxburrow reserve on a guided walk from our knowledgeable wildlife guide Margaret. Margaret will take you through the mosaic that is Foxburrow reserve and give you an overview to what is on the reserve currently and a little bit of history of the reserve.
Come along whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or are looking to improve your ID skills, everyone is welcome. We shall be exploring predominantly our red route which is a grass path and can be muddy in places.
Binoculars are recommended – we sometimes have some to hire.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Find out more and book.

Wildlife Live Webinar - Transforming Worlingham Marshes
2024-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Suffolk
Join us to discover the transformation that has taken place at Worlingham Marshes and what is possible in the future.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s webinars take place midweek evenings from 7pm via Zoom, and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. We cannot see nor hear any attendees, so you can relax! But everyone is invited to ask questions via the Zoom Q&A panel at the end of the presentation.
A missing piece of the Suffolk Broads landscape for wildlife and people, Worlingham Marshes is at the very beginning of its journey from a private grazing marsh to a nature reserve.
Since securing the land in the winter of 2023, we have already seen a thrilling array of wildlife including kingfisher, merlin, short-eared owl, marsh harrier, otter, and grass snake – giving us a sense of the potential the reserve has for wildlife.
Join Lewis Yates, Worlingham Warden, and Vicky Eyles, Wilder Communities Officer, for a talk about the transformation of Worlingham Marshes and the surrounding work with local landowners and community members to increase nature connection and improve the area for both wildlife and people.
Find out more and book.

Plant a tree with us for National Tree Week
2024-11-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Jubilee Green, Hall Farm Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Transition Woodbridge and Greenpeace Suffolk are teaming up again on Saturday 30 November to plant a tree (in National Tree Week) and to weed and mulch the fruit trees at Hall Farm Road/Jubilee Green. Meet at Jubilee Green at 11am. Bring gloves and small fork/trowel.
