Transition Woodbridge

Wildlife Live Webinar
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Suffolk
To give nature the best chance to recover from the effects of human activity and the climate crisis, it’s essential to create more space in our landscape in which nature can recover and become abundant again.
Whilst Suffolk Wildlife Trust owns and manages a total of 2,900 hectares of land on 50 nature reserves across Suffolk, these alone cannot provide the space needed for wildlife to recover. It is essential for us all to work together with fellow landowners and communities to prioritise nature for the good of all. Helen Bynum, farm wildlife advisor, will share with us the collaborative Landscape Recovery projects that have taken place across the county and the benefits gained for wildlife.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust uses the Zoom platform for its webinars and, when you book, you will receive simple instructions on how to join the event from the comfort of your own home.

Wild About Spring
2026-03-28 11:00 - 16:30 | Campsea Ashe Village Hall, Station Rd,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PT, United Kingdom
Join us on Saturday March 28th at Campsea Ashe Village Hall, opposite the railway station (IP13 0PT).
Blue badge parking at Village Hall. Parking at Station or Clarke & Simpson’s Auction House.
Free event — no need to book — but donate if you can. Come for all or part of the day.
11.00 am onwards on the Community Garden:
• See how our Hotbed grows out of season salads.
• Bring and share — swop surplus seeds, plants, pots, books and magazines. Anything for gardens or wildlife.
• Make bug houses, bird boxes and feeders — instructions given, materials provided.
Bring a picnic lunch or sample the delights of the Duck pub or the Station House.
2.00 pm in the Village Hall: Wild About Swifts: Simon Hooton from the Suffolk Bird Group shows us what your village can do to Save our Swifts.
3.00 pm: Refreshment break.
3.30 pm in the Village Hall: Wild About Weeds: Rachel Fulcher, author of The Weed Lover’s Calendar, shows us why we should love our weeds.
4.30 pm: Finish.

Demystifying Heat Pumps Q & A
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | DeCC, Ferry Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BW, United Kingdom
Are you considering a heat pump for your home, or are you just curious about renewable heating? Get all the answers to your questions from independent, unbiased experts.
No need to sign up, just drop in for these FREE sessions at The DeCC, Ferry Quay.

Repair Cafe
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

How To Electrify Your Bike
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | DeCC, Ferry Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BW, United Kingdom
Join Geoff Robinson for a free drop-in session on how to turn your old bicycle into an electric bike where he’ll share his tips about how to install conversion kits on standard bikes. Bring your bike along, if you wish, and even a kit, if you have one!
No need to sign up, just drop in for these FREE sessions at The DeCC, Ferry Quay, IP12 1BW.

Suffolk Swifts
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Eddie Bathgate, Chair of Suffolk Bird Group and lead volunteer for Save Our Swifts, will talk about why swifts need our help, and what we can do.
Free for Waldringfield Wildlife Group Members; £5 for non-members (includes refreshments).
This talk is preceded by the WWG business meeting at 10am followed by refreshments at 10.45am.

Discover the Magic of Spring at Martlesham Wilds
2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Martlesham Wilds
Join our Martlesham Wilds Engagement volunteers on a Spring walk to experience this landscape rich in nature and brimming with history. Hear how plans to create the wildness that nature needs are playing out, and how nature really is leading the way in this journey of recovery. The walk is about 2 miles long, will explore new footpaths, and there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions.
Find out more and book tickets.

The Future of Barn Owls in Suffolk
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
Come along and hear about Barn Owl Support Suffolk’s work maintaining and monitoring the many barn owl boxes that have been put up in the county over the past 20 years.
Woodbridge Wildlife Group chairman Phil Smith said : “The talk will share fascinating insights into the lives of barn owls, the challenges they face and the practical conservation work underway to support their survival. The talk will explore how Barn Own Support Suffolk, part of Suffolk Bird Group, is helping to secure a positive future for Barn Owls through nest box provision, habitat support and community involvement.”
Light refreshments will be served during the evening and there will be a raffle. Doors open at 7pm and there is no need to book for the talk, pay on the door with cash or card.

Greenprint Forum 30 Anniversary event
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | East Suffolk House, Riduna Park, Station Road,, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1RT, United Kingdom
2026 marks the year of the 30th anniversary of the Greenprint Forum.
As we reach this significant milestone, we are planning some events during the year ahead to not only reflect, recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions by those who make up our Forum, but also to look ahead to the future to capture and articulate our aspirations for further positive action.
Part of each of these events will be held in workshop mode to explore and capture members’ priorities and aspirations for future action, whether you have been with us from the early days, or joined us along the way or even more recently.
This event will be held in the ESC offices at East Suffolk House, Melton.
Register here
We look forward to seeing you!

Peat-Free Plant Sale
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Rd, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4PB, United Kingdom
Popular annual peat free plant sale with a wonderful selection of locally grown plants to buy, a book stall, raffle and refreshments, with delicious homemade cakes.
PLEASE NOTE change of venue for this year’s event.
Find out more.

Peoples Emergency Briefing - Film Show and Expert Panel
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
Deben Climate Centre and Transition Woodbridge collaborate, with local experts, to help us understand the impact of our Climate Emergency.
The National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis was held at Westminster Central Hall on 27 November and attended by over 1,200 MPs, peers and leaders from across UK society. It brought together senior experts to present a clear, evidence-based account of the risks facing the UK and the scale of response required.
This public information programme works to ensure that both Parliament and the public are clearly and honestly briefed on the climate and nature crisis. This film extends that work to communities across the UK.
With a panel of well-known local experts, Deben Climate Centre and Transition Woodbridge bring to you the National Emergency Briefing film. Covering a wide range of topics, the film and our panel will deliver a localised view of how our region will be affected.
Reserve a spot.

Early morning wildlife walk
2026-05-16 07:30 - 10:00 | Melton Riverside Car Park, IP12 2PA
Park and start from Melton Riverside Car Park, Wilford Bridge Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1LR.
Numbers limited, booking essential.
Please wear stout and waterproof shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Distance walked approximately 3 km.
Adults and children aged 10+
£5 per person plus EventBrite booking fee.
Under 25’s free.
Find out more and book your place.

Open Day at Oak Tree Community Farm
2026-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm, The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm, Playford Lane, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1DW, United Kingdom
Come along to the spring open day on 17 May, and see all that the wonderful community farm at The Oak Tree Farm in Rushmere St Andrew has to offer!
This free event is open to all; a £5 cash donation per car is suggested if you drive to the farm.
There will be lots on offer for all the family including farm tours and trail, pond dipping, crafts, refreshments and more! No booking necessary, just turn up on the day.
Find out more.

Summer visits to SWT Martlesham Wilds: evening tour
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Martlesham Wilds
Organised on behalf of the Greenprint Forum – all are welcome!
Three years on from the Greenprint Forum’s visit in June 2023, there have been some considerable changes to the landscape at this still relatively new nature reserve. Since acquiring the site, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust have been continuing the journey of discovery – learning about the ecology, history, wildlife and stories of Martlesham Wilds. We have been invited back to see and hear about what’s changed so far as well, as the latest vision for the future that the Trust have for this newly recovering nature reserve.
Organised on behalf of the Greenprint Forum, all are welcome but current members of the Greenprint Forum will be given priority in the event of oversubscription. Attendance is free but donations directly to the SWT are welcome.
(Two visits are available, the content will be the same on each date so you only need to attend one date.)
Registration essential due to limited number of spaces. Register here.

Celebrating 30 years of supporting sustainability in Suffolk
2026-06-12 13:30 - 17:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, 29 High St, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AF, United Kingdom
2026 marks the year of the 30th anniversary of the Greenprint Forum.
Members of the public and community groups are invited to attend. A range of speakers will be giving inspiring and informative talks. There will also be space for local environmental groups to bring their stalls to promote their activities and engage with attendees.
Registration is open now.

Summer visits to SWT Martlesham Wilds: morning tour
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Martlesham Wilds
