Transition Woodbridge

Talk: The Science of Climate Change
2024-10-11 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | 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.
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Repair Cafe
2024-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

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.

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!
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Rubbish Walk Woodbridge
2024-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-28 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.

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.

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?
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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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Martlesham Repair Hub
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Martlesham Parish Rooms, Felixstowe Road,, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP12 4PB

Marine Mammal Medic Training in Felixstowe
2024-09-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Manor Terrace Beach, Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Are you interested in volunteering and training as a Marine Mammal Medic? British Divers Marine Life Rescue are pleased to announce their second Suffolk training course for 2024. Volunteers will learn rescue techniques for seals, dolphins and whales.
Find out more and book your place.

Wakelyns Rustic Rendezvous Weekend
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Wakelyns Farm

Wakelyns Bird & Nature Walk
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakelyns Farm

Hazel Handled Basket Oval Course
2024-08-31 | Wakelyns Farm

Wakelyns Tree Walk
2024-08-31 | Wakelyns Farm

Nature walk at Martlesham Wilds Reserve
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Martlesham Wilds
Discover the wildlife at this fascinating reserve on the banks of the River Deben, which is just beginning its transformation from organic farm to nature reserve.
Note: the footpaths are uneven, so please wear stout and waterproof footwear. Please bring binoculars if you have them, wear a sun hat and bring a drink. Total distance of walk: approximately 3km.
Adults: £5
Under-25s: Free
Find out more and book your place.

Bat Walk at Oulton Broad
2024-08-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Woods Meadow Country Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Join East Suffolk’s Countryside Ranger, Matt O’Connell, on this evening walk around Woods Meadow Country Park at dusk and find out more about bats and their habits, at this countryside site on the edge of Suffolk’s second biggest town. Hopefully bats will be detected while foraging, using a bat detector.
Find out more and book your place.

Open Day at Orchid Glade
2024-08-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Orchid Glade, Boulge Road, Hasketon, Suffolk, IP13 6JS, United Kingdom
Suffolk Flora Preservation Trust are holding an open day at their two private nature reserves in Kelsale and Hasketon for the public to see the reserves and their flora and ponds.
The first is in the morning 10:00-13:00 at Simpson’s Fromus valley in Kelsale to see plants, trees and rivers at the reserve (Main Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham IP17 2RG) and the second will be in the afternoon 14:00-17:00 at Orchid Glade in Hasketon (Boulge Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge IP13 6JS).
Find out more here.

Open Day at Fromus Valley
2024-08-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Simpson’s Frοmus Valley, Main Road, Kelsale, Suffolk, IP17 2RG, United Kingdom

Repair Cafe (with Bike Doctor)
2024-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Cuppa, 81 High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9AA, United Kingdom
The Repair Cafe will be running from ‘Cuppa’ on High Road West again from 10am – 12 noon. If you have anything that you are tempted to chuck away then bring it to be repaired instead. Tea and cake is available to buy in the cafe while you wait.

Wakelyns Bird & Butterfly Walk
2024-07-28 09:30 - 17:30 | Wakelyns Farm

Willow Dragonfly Course
2024-07-28 | Wakelyns Farm
