Transition Woodbridge

Woodbridge Climate Cafe
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Foxborrow Farm, Foxborrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP121NA, United Kingdom
In the spirit of being together, Transition Woodbridge welcomes you to our next Climate Cafe, a time to talk about the emotional impact of the environmental crisis on our wellbeing, our families and our futures.

Listening to each other’s concerns
Connecting with nature
Sharing knowledge
Discussing choices
Creating resilience

This will take place at the Education Centre at Foxburrow Nature Reserve. Find out more and book your free ticket.

Measuring (and making sense of) Coastal Change
2024-12-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Part of Waldringfield Village Hall’s series of Winter Talks.
Helene Burningham is Professor of Physical Geography at University College London. She is an expert in coastal system dynamics and the drivers of shoreline change. Much of her research focuses on coastal behaviour in southeast England, where she has investigated the movement of offshore banks, nearshore shoals, and shoreline beaches over the last few centuries.
Adults £5 including refreshments; under 18s free.

Wildlife Live Webinar - Wild Landscapes
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Suffolk
Join us as Nick Acheson guides us through the wild landscapes of East Anglia and the habitats they provide for wildlife.
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.
On account of its huge range of soils and land-use history, and its tremendous coastline, East Anglia is among the UK’s most diverse regions for wildlife and wild habitats. Countless rare species have their national strongholds here and many are found nowhere else. In this fascinating online talk, Nick documents the major habitats of East Anglia from the soil and water upwards, through their characteristic vegetation to the animals that inhabit them.
Nick Acheson is a conservationist and naturalist who grew up in North Norfolk and, following a ten-year stint in South America and work on every continent and ocean, has retuned to his home county. He is an ambassador for Norfolk Wildlife Trust, a trustee of Pensthorpe Conservation Trust and a patron of Felbeck Trust. His first book The Meaning of Geese won the East Anglian Book of the Year award 2023.
Find out more and book.

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

Litter walk, Wickham Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 23:30 | Wickham Market Village Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0HE, United Kingdom
Join Sonya for Wickham Market’s next ‘Green Gym’ session, this time taking direct action to remove litter from the environment. Meet at the Wickham Market Village Hall at 10am.

Wildlife in Shingle Street: past, present and future
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
An illustrated talk by writer and naturalist Jeremy Mynott, describing the rich flora and fauna of Shingle Street and some plans by the residents to protect and enhance this special environment even further.
The cost is £3 (cash preferred), but free for paid-up members of Waldringfield Wildlife Group.
The talk is preceded by a members meeting at 10.00am with refreshments available at 10.45am, and followed by the members Bring & Share Christmas lunch.

Realm of the Polar Bear
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group invite you to journey up to the Arctic Svalbard and learn about the birds, wild flowers and mammals that can be found there when Chris Parfitt presents an illustrated talk entitled Realm of the Polar Bear at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, IP12 4AU on Thursday 19 December starting at 7.30 pm.
Phil Smith, Chair of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group said “Chris has some wonderful images taken during a cruise around the Arctic Svalbard. During this trip he hoped to see and photograph polar bears, but did he manage to do so? Come along to the talk and find out.”
Mr Smith added “Continuing on the polar bear theme, we have a very special raffle prize for the evening, as Jimmy’s Farm have donated a family pass to the Farm, where you can view Europe’s largest polar bear reserve. We are extremely grateful to Jimmy’s Farm for their support.”
Admission to the talk is £4 for adults with under 25s free. Light refreshments will be served, there will be a raffle and last opportunity to buy Suffolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Cards. Doors open at 7pm and there is no need to book for this talk – pay on entry with cash or card.

Winter walk at Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Martlesham Wilds
Discover winter wildlife at this fascinating reserve on the banks of the River Deben, which is just beginning its transformation from organic farm to nature reserve.
The footpaths on the reserve are uneven, so please wear stout and waterproof footwear. Bring binoculars, if you have them and bring a drink.
The total distance of the walk is approximately 3km.
Price £5 Adults, Under 25s free.
Find out more and book.

Rubbish Walk Woodbridge
2024-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Wind, Tide and Oar
2025-01-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Riverside Theatre, Quayside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BH, United Kingdom
Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on 16mm film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.
Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history. Using a 1960s hand-wound camera, Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, upended by the invention of mechanised power.
Through the film’s reveries, sailing becomes a means to explore our interaction with and responsibility to the environment. It invites deep reflection on our relationship with nature, our understanding of and commitment to sustainability, and our care for the world around us.
The film is shot around Suffolk, Cornwall and Essex.
PREVIEW SCREENING AS THIS WILL NOT BE OFFICIALLY RELEASED UNTIL APRIL 2025
Find out more and book tickets.

Repair Cafe
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

Talk: Suffolk Wildlife Trust engagement with energy infrastructure projects
2025-01-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Leiston United Reform Church, 45A High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL, United Kingdom
An illustrated talk by Rupert Masefield, Planning and Advocacy Manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust about the Trust’s engagement with energy infrastructure projects including Sizewell C.
No booking required – find out more.

Webinar: Street Designing the Future with BetaStreets
2025-01-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Suffolk
A free webinar hosted by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership.
BetaStreets will spend the time showcasing their dynamic, visual software for street planning which will help communities and parishes to visualise potential changes in neighbourhood streets.
“Combine photos of the present, with assets from the library of things to create your perfect vision of the future in minutes.”
There will be time to introduce, highlight what is on offer through the platform in an interactive way, presenting how it might work for you and your communities. This can all help plan required adaptations to flooding, planting, active travel and much more.
Beta streets has already been used in Felixstowe, Copdock and Woodbridge.
The webinar will be streamed on the ‘Creating the Greenest County’ YouTube.
It is suggested you sign up to BetaStreets if you would wish to explore beforehand or straight after.

Nightjar Ecology and Movements
2025-01-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
There is an opportunity to learn more about a fascinating bird which spends the summer on our Suffolk heathlands when Dr Greg Conway from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) gives a talk entitled ‘Nightjar Ecology and Movements’ at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, IP12 4AU on Thursday 16 January 2025, starting at 7.30 pm.
This talk has been organized by Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group, and Chairman Phil Smith said “The sight and sounds of the nightjar are unique and we are fortunate that the bird finds the heathlands and conifer habitat that it needs here in Suffolk. It is going to be fascinating to hear more about this bird from Dr Conway, who has been at the forefront of BTO research into nightjar populations and migrations.” Mr Smith added “Our summer nightjar walks at Blaxhall Heath are always popular and I hope that local people will find this talk equally fascinating.”
Admission to the talk is £4 for adults with under 25s free. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a raffle. Doors open at 7pm and there is no need to book for this talk – pay on entry with cash or card. Find out more.

Wetland birds for beginners
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Martlesham Wilds
Join us on an introductory walk focusing on the stunning wetland waders and wildfowl who visit Martlesham Wilds at this time of year. This is aimed at beginners who just want to know a little bit more about the birds you can see on the River Deben. We will amble down to the river, chatting as we go, and see what surprises the River and the birds provide for us on the day.
The walk is about 2 miles in total, may be muddy, we will be completely exposed to the weather on the day, just like the birds we are looking for will be as well!
Meet in the small car park opposite the church.
Find out more and book.

Transition Woodbridge planning meeting
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
Everyone is welcome. Come along and discuss Transition Woodbridge’s upcoming activities.

Woodbridge Climate Cafe
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Foxborrow Farm, Foxborrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP121NA, United Kingdom
In the spirit of being together, Transition Woodbridge welcomes you to this Climate Cafe, a time to talk about the emotional impact of the environmental crisis on our well-being, our families and our futures.

Listening to each other’s concerns
Connecting with nature
Sharing knowledge
Discussing choices
Creating resilience

A simple, hospitable, empathic space where fears and uncertainties about our climate crisis can be safely expressed.
Tea and cake will be served. Reserve your free place here.
Lift shares from Woodbridge can be arranged, please get in touch.

A Changing Climate
2025-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Wickham Market Village Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0HE, United Kingdom
Join Wickham Market Parish Council for an interactive evening of talks and presentations hosted by local climate champion Simon Hooton.
Free entry; doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start. Live music, bar and raffle!
Find out more and book.

Sustainable Bioprocessing as an unexpected Sizewell C benefit?
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Can the environmental impact of nuclear power be mitigated with sustainable bioprocessing?
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for an inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Find out more and book tickets.

BOSS: The Future of Barn Owls
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Waldringfield Wildlife Group presents an illustrated talk by Sally Nelson and Dave Pearsons: BOSS: The Future of Barn Owls.
Sally is the project lead for Barn Owl Support Suffolk B.O.S.S, and Dave is a licensed monitor and ringer of Barn Owls.
Building on the inspirational achievements of the Sufolk Community Barn Owl Project founded in 2005, BOSS has been set up to preserve this proud legacy and the Barn Owl population for generations to come. The talk will focus on the future of Barn Owls in Sufolk and how through BOSS the community can further enhance their conservation. We will learn about the Barn Owl and their needs for survival, the licensed ringing and monitoring arrangements and the work involved in nest box installation.

Doors open at 10.45am for 11.00am start.
Admission: Non-members – £5, includes refreshments (cash payment preferred).
No charge for paid up members.
The talk is preceded by a members meeting at 10.00 am

Seed and Plant Swap at Barleybird
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:30 | The Depot, London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8DQ, United Kingdom
Last year, the Seed and Plant Swap was a resounding success with over 70 people attending… so Barleybird thought they’d do it again!
Please ensure your seeds are clean and dry, and clearly labelled with the variety and date. If you don’t have seeds to swap, you are still welcome to collect some free of charge. You can bring:

Opened or unopened packets of bought seed
Saved seed (as long as you are confident they will breed true!)
1-2 year old seeds if they have been stored well
Spare seedlings & plants too!

Stay for chat over a cuppa and some delicious snacks from Wakelyns Bakery.
Put your questions to experienced seed savers and growers David Price and Kate Ayre.
Get information, advice and free trees from Graham Pleasants, Director at the Suffolk Tree Warden Network.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of Hodmedod’s Bean Store and browse the packing shelves for the full range of pulses, grains, edible seeds and more.
Booking is not required – find out more.

Martlesham Wilds: a year on
2025-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | St Michaels Church, St Michaels Church, The Drift,, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3PL, United Kingdom
Over the last year we’ve been on a journey of discovery, learning about the ecology, history, wildlife and stories of Martlesham Wilds. Come and hear what we’ve found out and other plans for the future at Suffolk’s newly recovering nature reserve. Refreshments will be able for a donation.
Find out more and book.

Talk: The Environment Agency's Landscape Recovery Program
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
The EA’s Tansy Cooper takes us through the Agency’s approach to long-term, large-scale environment & climate mitigation measures.
Landscape Recovery is a pilot scheme, under the Environmental Lands Management Scheme, where landowners are paid for ambitious, collaborative, longer term, larger scale projects, to enhance the natural environment.
Find out more and book tickets.

Talk: Beavers really do make a difference for the better
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Beavers are the ultimate ecosystem engineers most noted for their ability to build dams, but what are the consequences of these activities?
Through the release of beavers in Essex (and in many other projects around the UK) it has been possible to assess the impacts on water quality, biodiversity and natural flood management and discover whether the positives outweigh the negatives.
The Wildlife Trusts are now calling for the long delayed licences to reintroduce wild-living beavers but what would this look like and can it really assist in combatting the Climate and Biodiversity Crises?
Find out more and book tickets.

Green Skills for Employability
2025-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | The Food Museum, Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SL, United Kingdom
West Suffolk College are running a free event of talks and workshops at the Food Museum, Stowmarket, to provide an introduction to sustainability knowledge and skills and develop awareness of sustainable employment opportunities.
Find out more and book tickets.

From Anxiety to Empowerment
2025-02-24 17:45 - 21:00 | East Suffolk House, Riduna Park, Station Road,, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1RT, United Kingdom
This evening forum will be an exploration of anxiety about the environmental crises, its impacts and how we can face these with positivity. Speakers from Climate Psychology Alliance CAP, Ecotherapy East CIC and Hadleigh Environmental Action Team (HEAT) CIC will help us frame the issues and stimulate a discussion with those in attendance.
All are welcome, please feel free to share and invite others too.
Find out more.

Green Future - Hype or Hope?
2025-02-27 17:45 - 21:00 | The Hold, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LN, United Kingdom
The University of Suffolk’s next Spotlight Suffolk event will discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: the viability of a sustainable world for future generations as we currently experience it.
‘Green Future: Hype or Hope?’ will dive into whether current sustainability initiatives are genuinely transformative or simply hopeful projections.
Book your free place.

Talk: The Landscape Approach to River Catchments
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Learn about the biological diversity of rivers and why they are vulnerable to change.
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for an inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking
Find out more and book tickets.
