Transition Woodbridge

Sustainable Bioprocessing as an unexpected Sizewell C benefit?
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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.
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Repair Cafe
2025-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

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!
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wind, Tide and Oar
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

Woodbridge Climate Cafe
2024-12-05 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 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.

Woodbridge Christmas Street Fair
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Woodbridge Thoroughfare, Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Transition Woodbridge will have a stall at the Woodbridge Christmas Street Fair on Sunday 1 December from 10am-4pm to raise awareness of our projects and raise funds for our activities.
We will be in the Local Food Quarter in Quay Street with food producers Hullabaloo, Humber Doucy Brewery, Heart of Suffolk Distillery, Clare Rizzo – Honey and beeswax products, The Quince Tree, Fair Trade, the Tidemill, Red House Farm – Apple and pear juice, and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Come along to a festive celebration and explore a wonderland of stalls offering unique gifts, seasonal food and handcrafted treasures.
Find out more.

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.

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.

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.
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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!

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.
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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.
