What's On around Ipswich

A chance for anyone interested in Environment issues to meet for a chat and a drink, and do a bit of networking. We're usually in the back room. We meet the second Thursday of each month, in The Dove Street Inn, 76 St. Helens St, Ipswich. IP4 2LA http://www.dovestreetinn.co.uk/ Contact: Dave Fincham - 07855 042718

The Ipswich group of Suffolk Wilflife Trust are making a visit to these sites. Meeting in the Crown Street Layby at 8:30am The cost is £22, and booking is essential Booking Essential Pam Ireland 01473 723179

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

We are slowly reconnoitring central areas of the town for wild foods (and noting potential orchard sites). Meet at the Food Co-op, The Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road at 11.45 am for a 12 noon start. We are walking down the canal to Alderman Park, near Portman Rd. Bring something to eat and something to share and a field guide if you have one. All welcome. Contact Rona: 01473 328910 for m ...

Join the Martlesham Conservation Group on Martlesham Heath SSSI today for their regular work party. Meet at the Douglas Bader pub at 10:00am, finishing about 1:00pm. Details from Phil Smith 01473 625630

Join the Ipswich & District Ramblers Group for a 5 mile evening walk starting at Rushmere Sports Club (TM204460) at 7:00pm. Details from Dave Munday 01473 217310

Change of venue - New venue: Flat No 3, Sallows Close, Ipswich. IP1 4BJ. We would like people to attend who are willing to take an active role. We are looking for a Co-ordinator to plan meetings, a Treasurer to hold membership fees, a LETS Accountant, who will log and update Skillings accounts and a Newsletter co-ordinator/ editor. We also hope to adopt a constitution. There may be more role ...

The Portal Woodlands Conservation Group hold their regular work party today in the woodlands. Come along and join the volunteers. Meet opposite the Police sports field entrance. From 10:00am-Noon Details from Duncan Sweeting 01473 612632

There are paths to clear and bracken and bramble to deal with. Come along and lend a hand. Starts at 10:30am. Details from Ray Sidaway 01473 259104

The wealth of wildlife buzzing and flying around in Christchurch Park can be easily missed. Join the Rangers, see a wide range of winged creatures. Then get crafty and make your own winged creatures. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

The Green Man, a mythical figure often portrayed as a mask made of leaves typically carved in wood or stone. Join the Ranger in Christchurch Park to learn more and make your own mask collage. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

Save Our Butterflies Week is an event celebrating the beauty of British butterflies and promoting ways to stop their devastating decline. Join the Rangers for a walk around Pipers Vale, take a closer look at these living jewels. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Find out about these fascinating insects. Learn the differences between dragonflies and damselflies and discover the best way of catching them. Come out with the Ranger on a family fun day in Christchurch Park. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Go on a Christchurch Park mini-beast safari, collecting mini-beasts and playing mini-beast games. Examine the animals carefully using magnifying glasses and discover the best places to find creepy crawlies. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Moths have always played second fiddle to the butterfly. The study of moths is growing in popularity in the UK. Join the Rangers and a local moth expert to look at moths and possibly even glow-worms at Pipers Vale. 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Learn more about wildlife in Christchurch Park. Join the Ranger and explore the secret life of mini-beasts, scavenge like a squirrel and look for other exciting wildlife. 1pm - 3pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Join the Friends of Belstead Brook Park for a day of practical conservation work around the park today. Details to be confirmed. Starting at 10:00am. Details from Steve Thorpe 01473 688024

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

Join the Martlesham Conservation Group on Martlesham Heath SSSI today for their regular work party. Meet at the Douglas Bader pub at 10:00am, finishing about 1:00pm. Details from Phil Smith 01473 625630

Discover the wildlife that can be found on your local allotments. Join us in creating some valuable habitat, bring a packed lunch to eat around the pond. 11am - 1pm. Free event. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

A chance for anyone interested in Environment issues to meet for a chat and a drink, and do a bit of networking. We're usually in the back room. We meet the second Thursday of each month, in The Dove Street Inn, 76 St. Helens St, Ipswich. IP4 2LA http://www.dovestreetinn.co.uk/ Contact: Dave Fincham - 07855 042718

There are paths to clear and bracken and bramble to deal with. Come along and lend a hand. Starts at 10:30am. Details from Ray Sidaway 01473 259104

Be detectives of the natural world - look under logs and leaves, in bushes, trees and in the tall grass into the mysterious world of mini-beasts. Bring your teddy along to share a picnic when all the hard work is finished. 11am - 1pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Meet new friends both canine and human for a stroll in Christchurch Park. Dogs welcome to bring their owners (if they are under control!). Humans without canine companions are welcome to join too. 11am - 1pm. Adult £2/Child £1. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

Join the Ipswich & District Ramblers Group for a 5.5 mile walk starting at the car park in Bourne Park off Stoke Park Drive (TM152419) at 7:00pm. Details from Dave Munday 01473 217310

The allotments are a great place to see wildlife. Come and find out about the elusive bat on the allotment. The Rangers will be there with their bat detectors to watch them flying around. Free event. 8pm - 10pm. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Join the Rangers with their bat detectors in Chantry Park to hear, see and find out about the various bat species which can be found here. Adult £2/Child £1. 8pm - 10pm. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

This illustrated talk by Alan Shearing from Essex Wildlife Trust is hosted by the Ipswich group of the RSPB at the Sidegate Lane Primary School, and starts at 7:30pm. Admission £1.80 members/£3.00 non-members. Details from Chris Courtney 01473 423213

A chance for anyone interested in Environment issues to meet for a chat and a drink, and do a bit of networking. We're usually in the back room. We meet the second Thursday of each month, in The Dove Street Inn, 76 St. Helens St, Ipswich. IP4 2LA http://www.dovestreetinn.co.uk/ Contact: Dave Fincham - 07855 042718

Join the Martlesham Conservation Group on Martlesham Heath SSSI today for their regular work party. Meet at the Douglas Bader pub at 10:00am, finishing about 1:00pm. Details from Phil Smith 01473 625630

Come along and lend a hand as Greenways and other local groups once again get together to litter-pick, trolley-dredge and otherwise clear up the banks of the Gipping and the Belstead Brook. Meet either at the Range car park, near Yarmouth Road, or in Bobbits Lane car park at 10:00. Details from James Baker on 01473 433995

This walk is hosted by the Ipswich group of the RSPB and starts at the Stable Block in Holywells Park - Grid Ref TM176432 - at 10:00am. It is free for RSPB members. Details from Kathy Reynolds 01473 714839

This illustrated talk by Simon Leatherdale of Forest Enterprise, is hosted by the Ipswich group of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at St. Margaret’s School Hall in Bolton Lane and starts at 7:30pm. Admission £2.00. Details from Dave Munday 01473 217310

7pm for a 7.30pm start - tea & coffee available from 7pm. We'll have about an hour of short films, followed by a discussion around the topics raised by the films. Join us as we explore how we can respond positively to the challenges of climate change and the end of cheap oil. For further information see http://www.greenlivingcentre.org.uk/TransitionIpswich/.

The Portal Woodlands Conservation Group hold their regular work party today in the woodlands. Come along and join the volunteers. Meet opposite the Police sports field entrance. From 10:00am-Noon. Details from Duncan Sweeting 01473 612632

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

There are paths to clear and bracken and bramble to deal with. Come along and lend a hand. Starts at 10:30am. Details from Ray Sidaway 01473 259104

This year's "Creating the Greenest County" conference will be looking at: Climate adaptation - what does it mean for Suffolk, practical advice and producing an action plan; Mitigation - what can we do to reduce our emission and slow down climate change; Launching the Creating the Greenest County Awards 2010. Booking for this will be possible from the beginning of July 2009, see htt ...

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

This illustrated talk by Dr. Jules Pretty, head of Biological Sciences at Essex University is hosted by the Ipswich group of the RSPB at the Sidegate Lane Primary School, and starts at 7:30pm. Admission £1.80 members/£3.00 non-members. Details from Chris Courtney 01473 423213

A chance for anyone interested in Environment issues to meet for a chat and a drink, and do a bit of networking. We're usually in the back room. We meet the second Thursday of each month, in The Dove Street Inn, 76 St. Helens St, Ipswich. IP4 2LA http://www.dovestreetinn.co.uk/ Contact: Dave Fincham - 07855 042718

Join Suffolk Ornithologists’ Group members for a moderate birding walk starting at Martlesham church car park (TM261468). Starts at 9:30am. More info Steve Fryett on 01394 383413

Join the Friends of Belstead Brook Park for a day of practical conservation work around the park today. Details to be confirmed. Starting at 10:00am. Details from Steve Thorpe 01473 688024

Join the Martlesham Conservation Group on Martlesham Heath SSSI today for their regular work party. Meet at the Douglas Bader pub at 10:00am, finishing about 1:00pm. Details from Phil Smith 01473 625630

This walk is hosted by the Ipswich group of the RSPB and starts at the car park - Grid Ref TM178419 - at 10:00am. It is free for RSPB members. Details from Kathy Reynolds 01473 714839

Join Ipswich Wildlife Group for a trip to the Landguard reserve to watch the ringing of incoming migrants. We will leave Ipswich at 7:15am and will return by noon. Places are limited - book early. Details from James Baker 01473433995

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/

The Portal Woodlands Conservation Group hold their regular work party today in the woodlands. Come along and join the volunteers. Meet opposite the Police sports field entrance. From 10:00am-Noon. Details from Duncan Sweeting 01473 612632

This month sees the start of the coppicing work again in Spring Wood. Come along and lend a hand. Starts at 10:30am. Details from Ray Sidaway 01473 259104

This illustrated talk by Maureen Hatton, is hosted by the Ipswich group of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at St. Margaret’s School Hall in Bolton Lane and starts at 7:30pm. Admission £2.00. Details from Dave Munday 01473 217310

Suffolk Ornithologists’ Group are hosting this talk by Richard Grimmett of Birdlife International at the Holiday Inn on London Rd. £3 non-members/£2 members. Starts at 7:30pm. More info Steve Fryett on 01394 383413

Stalls on the Cornhill to raise awareness of Climate Change and the urgency of taking action. If you represent a charity, voluntary organisation or government agencies that supports the Stop Climate Chaos policy, and would like a stall, please contact Charles Croydon (charles_croydon@hotmail.com). Stop Climate Chaos believes Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity and the world’s ...

Enjoy an autumnal stroll in Christchurch Park gathering seeds hidden in nuts, berries, haws, hips and sloes from native trees and shrubs. You will then plant them into pots and you can grow them at home. Adult £2/Child £1. 1pm - 3pm. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Join a Ranger in Christchurch Park to make wildlife feasts to keep birds fit and healthy through winter. Have fun making fat balls for your garden birds and make your own bird feeders from recyclable materials. Adult £2/Child £1. 10am - Noon. Booking Essential on 01473 433994

Ipswich Ripple Food Cooperative: Cheap, healthy, organic wholefood. In the Salvation Army Hall, Bramford Road, Ipswich. IP1 2LW For further details see http://www.ipswichfoodcoop.co.uk/