Transition Woodbridge

Salt Marsh and Seagrass: the conservation of our estuarine meadows
2025-10-11 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Waldringfield Wildlife Group Invites you to an illustrated talk on ‘Salt Marsh and Seagrass: the conservation of our estuarine meadows’, by Dr Tim Gardiner of the Environment Agency.
The salt marshes and seagrass meadows are some of the most valuable coastal habitats in East Anglia. Learn more about their ecology and efforts to conserve them by a variety of organisations. The talk will focus on recent research in Essex and Suffolk.
Admission:

Non-members and visitors – £5.00
Paid up members – No charge
New members welcome (Membership £10)

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.
The talk begins at 11am and is preceded by the AGM at 10am.

River Clean 2025
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Suffolk
Transition Woodbridge will be joining the 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts to clean up a section of the River Deben. More information to follow.

Sunset bat walk through Woodbridge green spaces (aimed at grown-ups)
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered which bats we have in Woodbridge? Join us for a gentle walk around Woodbridge parks to see if we can find out more!
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Starts at Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

A changing climate: should I be doing more?
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Meeting House, Bridge Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9AJ, United Kingdom
Greener Fram is teaming up with environmentalist Simon Hooton for an afternoon of stories, activities and discussion. Let’s dive into how we, as individuals, can make a difference in combating climate change.
Greener Fram will also be presenting current projects, including two new community ones: Low CO2 Fram and Wild About Fram.
The event is free, with refreshments, but donations are always welcome.
Find out more.
Drop in between 2pm – 4pm on Saturday 25th October – at the Unitarian Meeting House, Bridge Street, Framlingham.

Hedgehogs & hog home building for families
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Hedgehogs need our help! Come along and learn why they do, and what you can do to help hedgehogs in your garden and local parks.
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Family bat walk through Woodbridge green spaces
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Let’s explore Woodbridge as if we were a bat! Can we track down our fellow bats in Woodbridge Parks?
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Starts at Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Seed harvesting & crafts for families
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Seeds, seeds, seeds! Come and learn about seeds and why it’s important, and fun, to harvest and save them at this time of year.
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Bats & bat box building for families
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
We need help building bat boxes for Kingston Fields bats! We have so many amazing bats locally – come and learn how you can help them!
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Cultivating Communities - Gardening for people and planet
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Campsea Ashe Village Hall, Station Rd,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PT, United Kingdom
Come along and join Wild About Campsea on Saturday 1 November for this event exploring regenerative and community gardening, with the chance to make a bird nest box for the birds in your own garden too!
Free event but donations are welcome which will go to support the local hedgehog rescue centre.
Find out more.

Repair Cafe
2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

Community Networking Event
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1JF, United Kingdom
The Suffolk Climate Action Team are hosting a free networking event for community groups and others involved in community environmental action like parish/town councils in Suffolk, to come together and share knowledge.
The event will include morning speakers and three afternoon workshops exploring a different range of topics, led by experienced community groups and organisations.

Morning speakers: Climate Change Gardening & Climate Hub Development
Afternoon workshop themes (choose one): biodiversity; active travel; energy efficiency in older buildings

The event will run from 9:30 to 15:30 and a light vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so please register by 19 September.

Sustainable Communities Action Day
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1JF, United Kingdom
The Suffolk Climate Action Team are hosting a free networking event for community groups and others involved in community environmental action like parish/town councils in Suffolk, to come together and share knowledge.
There will be morning speakers and a great choice of afternoon workshops led by organisations such as the Deben Climate Centre, Hadleigh Environmental Action Team, Colchester LEAF, the Suffolk Tree Warden Network, and more!
The event will run from 9:30-15:30 and lunch will be provided.
Workshop themes:

Biodiversity
Water and Rivers
Community Energy
Sustainable Food

Find out more and book your place.

Transition Woodbridge AGM
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
Transition Woodbridge AGM – more details to follow.

Screening of the film Power Station
2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Riverside Theatre, Quayside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BH, United Kingdom
Join Deben Climate Centre at The Riverside on 17 November where they’re hosting a screening of ‘Power Station’, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Dan Edelstyn.
This vibrant, inspiring, and heartwarming documentary follows two artists in Walthamstow as they set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when a community works together and has a real vision for a collaborative and sustainable future!
Book your tickets now.

Woods for Water, drop in
2025-11-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Wickham Market Village Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0HE, United Kingdom
Join the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust, Essex & Suffolk Rivers Trust, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Environmental Agency and Suffolk Tree Wardens for ‘Woods for Water’- a drop in afternoon to discuss opportunities for tree planting and connecting existing woodlands, hedgerows and habitats in the catchment of the River Deben to increase biodiversity, improve habitat connectivity, and help towards better water quality.
Attendees will have the chance to speak one-to-one with experts from each organisation about your own projects, ideas and aspirations. Discover how trees can benefit your land, wellbeing and our local wildlife.
Find out more and register your attendance.

Transition Woodbridge at the Christmas Street Fair
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Woodbridge Thoroughfare, Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Transition Woodbridge is looking forward to the Woodbridge Christmas Street Fair on Sunday 7 December. We will be helping to organise the Local Food Quarter in Quay Street – we hope to see you there!
The Fair will have food, drink, gifts, crafts, clothing and much more.

Talk on Local Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Strategies in Suffolk
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
A talk by Jen Burlingham, Norfolk & Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership Manager, organised by Waldringfield Wildlife Group.
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Norfolk and Suffolk was created by Suffolk County Council working with Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership. It is part of a nationwide move to create the space and connectivity needed on land and sea for nature to thrive, recover and be resilient. After a three phase period of consultation the local strategy is soon to be launched for implementation. The WWG invite you to join us in finding out more about the biodiversity strategies planned for Suffolk and to look at the opportunities we have to engage in the restoration and enhancement of the county’s unique habitats.
Please also note that this talk is preceded by the WWG business meeting at 10am and followed by members bring and share Christmas lunch.

Transition Woodbridge planning meeting
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
Our next Planning Meeting takes place on Wednesday 21 January, 7pm, at the British Legion, Woodbridge.
Agenda
1. Bat Project
2. Climate Conversations 29th January 7pm
3. Wassailing/celebrations/Earth Day
4. Local Food Project/Christmas Fair
5. Scattered Orchard Winter Maintenance
6. Ponds Project – Talks/Outreach
7. Repair Café/Seed Swap
8. Any other business
We hope to see you theres.

An Open Climate Conversation
2026-01-29 20:00 - 22:00 | New Street Market, 70 New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DX, United Kingdom
Come along to New Street Market in Woodbridge for this event – a space to speak from the heart about the impacts of climate and ecological change and the multiple, interrelated crises.
Both globally and in our community, we see the changes and feel the uncertainty. It can be overwhelming to hold these concerns alone.
Join us in the cosiness of the New Street Market middle room. This is not a therapy group, but a supportive circle where we can honestly share our worries, grief, and hopes for the future.
Here, you are invited to:
· Give voice to your feelings in a confidential, paced environment.
· Listen and be heard by others who share your concerns.
· Find strength in our common humanity and shared experience.
This isn’t about having the answers. It’s about finding the support to move from anxiety to action.

A Wild Evening with Ross Piper
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Overview
Ross looks at the extraordinary diversity of insects, what makes them so important, why they’re under threat and what we can do to help them
Insects, among all animals, are completely unparalleled in terms of species number and the breadth of their lifestyles: from wasps so tiny that several could fit comfortably inside a full-stop, all the way up to hand-sized beetles. Globally, just over one million species have been described, with millions more still out there and so much yet to learn about their biology. What we do know is that they live in every conceivable way on land and in freshwater. With so many species and individuals, insects have their feet in a lot of pies, ecologically speaking. Whether it’s pollination, the recycling of organic matter, the churning of the soil or simply being eaten by larger animals, their reach is immense. Without them, humans wouldn’t survive very long at all.
Regardless of how successful they are, insects face a new challenge in the shape of humans. Long-term data from lots of places around the world appear to show that some insects are in steep decline – a direct result of human activity. We’ve been very good at making more humans, our growing population bending more and more of the environment to our needs. In the last fifty years alone we’ve hammered the natural world in new and creative ways, using our fiendishly ingenious technology to destroy, convert and consume it. The destruction and fragmentation of habitats wipes out populations and species, leaving any survivors isolated and vulnerable to other calamities. The good news is that insects are nothing if not resilient and there’s lots we can do to reverse these declines.
Our Speaker
Dr Ross Piper is an entomologist and zoologist whose work has taken him around the world. Through his writing and TV work he shares his enthusiasm for the remarkable diversity of the other animals we share this planet with. The most recent species he has discovered is named after his young daughter, although she was rather underwhelmed.
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for an inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Doors open at 6:30PM for a cup of tea and the opportunity to mingle.
Find out more and get tickets

2026 National Landscapes Forum
2026-02-05 09:00 - 13:00 | The Hold, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LN, United Kingdom
Everyone welcome! Taking place on Thursday 5 February 2026 at The Hold in Ipswich, this free event will cover various aspects relating to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape.
The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape stretches from Kessingland in North Suffolk, down to the Stour Estuary in North Essex.
The theme for the 2026 event is People, Climate, Nature Place. The event will include talks on:

The role and importance of National Landscapes
Supporting wildlife and wading bird populations
Engaging young people with farming and nature
Inspiring community action on climate change
Planning policy and challenges in a National Landscape

There will also be time for Q&As, networking and discussion. Anyone is welcome to attend, free refreshments will be provided, but booking online in advance is required.
View the full programme and book your free tickets.

Climate Change Gardening with Clive Boase
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Overview
Expert speaker Clive Boase from Climate Change Gardening talks about how the changing climate is affecting your garden.
Private gardens are the third largest UK land use sector, and in urban areas they form 25% of the landscape. Together, gardens have the potential to help mitigate climate change impacts, and also to enrich our increasingly threatened wildlife. With over 20 million people identifying as gardeners, our choices of plants, cultivation techniques, composts, watering, wild areas, and many other details, can make an important difference, locally and nationally.
There are many inexpensive and simple ways in which you can help your own garden to mitigate climate change, and also enable it to become more resilient, productive and enjoyable. However, you don’t have to do everything all at once – even small changes can bring big benefits locally, across the wider landscape, and beyond….
Our Speaker
Clive Boase is a trustee of the charity ‘Climate Change Gardening’. The charity was established in 2024, to encourage gardeners to adapt their gardening practices to help mitigate the climate and biodiversity crises. The demand for their outreach work has grown very rapidly, partly driven by the extreme weather in recent years. In 2025 they were involved in around 40 different events, and engaged face-to-face with over 1800 gardeners. This gives them a valuable and unique opportunity to understand issues, and inspire changes in gardening practice. Together, England’s 20 million gardeners can make a lasting difference.
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for an inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Doors open at 6:30PM for a cup of tea and the opportunity to mingle.
Find out more and get tickets

Free Winter Wildlife Drop‑In Event
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Martlesham Wilds
Fancy getting up close to nature this winter? Come along to a wildlife meet-and-greet event at Martlesham Wilds, where you can chat with the Wildlife Wise team about local wildlife, learn more about what’s around you, and try out some brilliant kit.
The team will have binoculars, spotting scopes, and an exciting new parabolic microphone so you can listen in to birds and other wildlife like never before.
Everyone is welcome, just turn up! Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a short lead.
Meet up with the Wildlife Wise team at 10am at St Mary’s Church Car Park, or come and find them along the footpath.
Find out more.
Wildlife Wise is a new brand and team that cherishes, respects and protects the Suffolk Coast’s wildlife and habitats by preventing disturbance and damage to these internationally important species. It’s a partnership delivered by local Suffolk councils.

Grasshoppers and Crickets
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Waldringfield Wildlife Group presents ‘Grasshoppers and Crickets: Identification and conservation in a changing climate’, an illustrated talk by Dr. Tim Gardiner, county Essex recorder for grasshoppers and crickets.

Talk on Martlesham Wilds, Two Years On
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | St Michaels Church, St Michaels Church, The Drift,, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3PL, United Kingdom
Over the last year, there have been some considerable landscape changes at Martlesham Wilds. The Suffolk Wildlife Trust have continued the journey of discovery – learning about the ecology, history, wildlife and stories of Martlesham Wilds.
Join us for an evening hearing about all of this and our hopes for the future at Suffolk’s newly recovering nature reserve.
Refreshments will be available for a donation and there will be a raffle. Please note, if there are tickets remaining, they will be available on the door on the evening, but we will only be able to take cash. We appreciate you booking in advance so we can judge numbers.
We can’t believe how much has happened over the past few years – it really is inspiring and we can’t wait to share it with you!
Find out more and book tickets.

Energy for the Community with John Taylor
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodbridge Methodist Church, 25 Saint John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1ED, United Kingdom
Overview
How a community can work together to own their own power station, and provide all the energy they need for their homes.
What is Community Energy? Across the country more groups, communities, and institutions are getting excited about community energy. Solar panels on the roof of your own house is the most obvious way to generate clean electricity. But what if there was a more cost-efficient means of doing this.
What if, for example, you could join ranks with like-minded neighbours and create a renewable power station, using solar or wind, to serve the town or village you live in?
Well, that’s not as far-fetched as you may have thought. All over Britain communities are joining hands to lease land, install solar panels, and power their homes with clean energy.
Our Speaker
John Taylor is the Head of Capacity Building and Strategic Development at Community Energy England (CEE), a key organisation promoting local renewable energy projects in England. John focuses on supporting community-led initiatives, often engaging with government and local authorities to overcome barriers to development, such as grid access. He advocates for policies enabling greater local energy generation and resilience, working on initiatives like the #EnergyLearningNetwork and promoting community ownership of solar and battery systems.
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for yet another inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Doors open at 6:30PM for a cup of tea and the opportunity to mingle.
Find out more and get tickets

How To Electrify Your Bike
2026-02-14 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.
