What's On around Ipswich

Christchurch Park, meet Soane Street entrance. Leader Kathy Reynolds 01473 714839 Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich

Enjoy a relaxing trip along the Orwell estuary. Learn about the natural environment of this internationally important wildlife area with our local experts. Adults £12, Concessions £10, Children £8. Please phone for further information 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Purdis Heath, Ipswich for summer birds. 2hrs, 3 miles. Meet opposite TrinityPark, Bucklesham Road TM213424. Leader Stephen Marginson 01473 258791 Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich

Meet at wardens lodge just before RSPB car park. Map Ref: TM470671 Please register in advance. Leader Rob Parker 01284 705476 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

Coppiced materials have a character of their own. Develop new skills and your eye for what the wood suggests to design and construct seating. Help make some benches and a chair or two for our indoor teaching area. Choose from 4 dates:- 1st, 8th or 29th June or 6th July (times 10-4.30) Learn with Helen Woodbridge. We anticipate this workshop being very popular, so in the first instance, plac ...

Meet at Warden's Lodge just before RSPB car park. Map Ref: TM470671 Please register in advance. Leader Rob Parker Tel: 01284 705476 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

Learn more about these flying minibeasts. For more information call 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk Website: http://www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/

Meet at the Martlesham Heath Control Tower. For details contact 01473 612632 email pwcg@martlesham.org.uk Website: http://pwcg.onesuffolk.net/

Free guided tour with the Ranger. For more information call 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk Website: http://www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/

Coppiced materials have a character of their own. Develop new skills and your eye for what the wood suggests to design and construct seating. Help make some benches and a chair or two for our indoor teaching area. Choose from 4 dates:- 1st, 8th or 29th June or 6th July (times 10-4.30) Learn with Helen Woodbridge. We anticipate this workshop being very popular, so in the first instance, plac ...

The owner of Hill House, Playford has kindly allowed us access to his farm which is a Special Nature Reserve. It is the home to otters, voles, sand martins and there is a good chance of seeing barn owls, so don't miss this rare opportunity. Location: Hill House, Hill Farm Road, IP6 9DT. Parking available at Playford Village Hall. No need to book. £2.50 donation to SWT. Contact Leigh Williamso ...

Tutor: Rory Sumerling. Cost: £39. Continuing Professional Development Certification: Institute of Historic Building Conservation To register your interest in attending please email sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk Website: www.orchardbarn.org.uk

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. Look out for the “Green Drinks” sign on the table. All welcome. 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: Steve Pritchard - 07724 004272

The Grove and north Felixstowe for summer birds. 3hrs, 6 miles. Meet at the Grove car park TM 303358. Leader Stephen Marginson 01473 258791 Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich

See what we can find in the meadows, woodland and ponds (follow signs from Stable Block). For details contact Robin Gape 07711 793804, fohpipswich@gmail.com Website: http://www.holywellspark.org.uk/

Free event at Sandlings Local Nature Reserve, Rushmere St Andrew. Join us and local experts (Butterfly Conservation) to explore the reserve, looking particularly at butterflies. There will be children's activities (things to make and take home) as well as the opportunity to learn about and record the plants and animals present - helping to make sure our management plan for the reserve is right ...

A chance to look for this recently returned fritillary. Meet Pakenham Church car park. Grid Ref: TL930670. Leader: Mike Dean 07754 115368 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

Meet at the Education Area. For details contact 01473 612632 email pwcg@martlesham.org.uk Website: http://pwcg.onesuffolk.net/

Meet at the Education Area. For details contact 01473 612632 email pwcg@martlesham.org.uk Website: http://pwcg.onesuffolk.net/

Joint event with RSPB - butterfly walks, displays, information and children's crafts and activities. Map Ref: TM473672 Phone to confirm Matt Berry Tel: 07599 243026 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

See chalkland and other species such as Silver-washed Fritillary, White-letter Hairstreak, Dark Green Fritillary, Chalkhill Blue and Marbled White. The event will entail five miles walking along good paths but with some steep ascents and descents. Meet centre of Downe village, by the church. Map ref: TQ431616. Please pre-book by contacting Paul Johnson paul.johnson.1603@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 0189 ...

Join Ipswich Wildlife Group and Friends of Belstead Brook Park for a morning of work in Spring Wood. Meet at the stepped entrance to the wood in Bobbits Lane. Details from Gerry Donlon 01473 726082. Website: http://www.greenlivingcentre.org.uk/iwg

Dates: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th July (two-day course). Time: 10am-4.30pm. Tutor: Rick Lewis of www.traditionaloakcarpentry.co.uk Cost: £90 (half our usual price this year due to partial funding) To register your interest in attending please email sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk Website: www.orchardbarn.org.uk

Part of ‘Wildlife Day' in Holywells Park. Search for bugs and creepy crawlies using nets and our underwater camera. What is lurking in the depths of the pond? FREE EVENT. For further information Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Enjoy learning about your local park. Meet at Stable Block. For details contact Robin Gape 01473 000000 Website: http://www.holywellspark.org.uk/

Celebrating 5 years of The People's Community Garden. There will be Food, Cakes, Stalls, Music, Workshops, Carousel and Children's activities. Free entry. For further information please call 01473 261112. Website: http://www.activlives.org.uk/activgardens/

Joint event with SWT at their Knettishall Heath reserve. Butterfly walks, displays, information and children's crafts and activities. Map Ref: TL956807 Contact Matt Berry 07599 243026 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

An invitation from BC member Trudie Willis to visit her 10 acre garden, including a Buddleia and Honeysuckle collection. Park car at Priors Oak, Leiston Road, Aldeburgh (B1122 Leiston to Aldeburgh Road). Map Ref: TM452591 (Landranger 156). Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

Free event at Burnet Meadow, Pinewood (Belstead Brook Park). Join us to explore this new green space to look at the wildflowers and the insects they support along with the other wildlife in the area. As well as recording what we see to help with future management plans, we will have children's activities with things to make and take home. Meet at Burnet Meadow (access off Burnet Close). The si ...

A totally awesome chance to get up close to our native and exotic lizards, snakes and insects at Bixley Heath. Learn about these exotic creatures, what they like to eat and where they live? . Adults £2 children £1. Booking essential Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Sutton Heath South car park (B1083 to Sutton village) Grid Ref: TM306475. Find out how bats catch their food in the dark. How does a bat detector work? What is a Nightjar and where do they come from? Which male and female Owls sing a nightly duet? Join this ranger-led walk to find out the answers and more. Please bring a torch, wear stout shoes and bring waterproof clothing. £4 adults, £2 un ...

Meet Gt Glemham Farm's gate off the Marlesford/Gt Glemham road. BC Vice-President Lord Cranbrook has invited us to survey his land (farmland and nature reserve). Possible visit to the Woodland Trust's nearby Pound Wood pm. Map Ref: TM331613. Leader Rob Parker Tel: 01284 705476 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

A social evening starting with a circular walk of about 2 miles near the River Orwell and for those who wish, refreshments at the Butt and Oyster afterwards (Own expense). Meet at the Pay and Display car park at Pin Mill IP9 1JW. No need to book. No charge. Contact Leigh Williamson 01473 785600, leighwilliamson@btinternet.com Website: http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

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. Look out for the “Green Drinks” sign on the table. All welcome. 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: Steve Pritchard - 07724 004272

Walk with stealth and softness as darkness falls in Chantry Park to see the creatures of the night. Learn more about the secret lives and habits of our nocturnal wildlife. Adults £2 children £1. Booking essential Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Sutton Heath South car park (B1083 to Sutton village) Grid Ref: TM306475. Join this walk and learn much more about heathland wildlife and its conservation while enjoying a pleasant walk through the blooming heather. £4 adults, £2 under 18s, pensioners and students. Please contact us to book a place: 01394 444619 or e-mail chris.ryde@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk Website: http://www.suffolkcoastal.g ...

Free family fun day on the Nature Reserve. For more information call 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk Website: http://www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/

Levington Creek and lagoon for migrant waders. 2hrs, 2miles. Meet at Stratton Hall Lane, Trimley TM245384. Leader Stephen Marginson 01473 258791 Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich

Walk with stealth and softness as darkness falls in Christchurch Park to see the creatures of the night. Learn more about the secret lives and habits of our nocturnal wildlife. Adults £2 children £1. Booking essential Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Join Rangers for an hour of fun in Holywells Park. Search for bugs and creepy crawlies using nets and our underwater camera. What is lurking in the depths of the pond? Adults £2 children £1. Booking essential Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

A joint event with RSPB. There will be butterfly walks, plus displays, information and advice about gardening for butterflies and other wildlife. Plants will also be available for purchase from RSPB. Venue: Flatford Mill RSPB wildlife garden Map Ref: TM077332. Contact Matt Berry Tel: 07599 243026 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

OBee Community Interest Company are delighted to announce that they are continuing to work with Suffolk Traditional Orchard Group to bring you the second Ringshall Plum and Cobnut Festival at Orchard Barn. Paul Read of STOG will be available to help identify your un-named plums and nuts. Monica Askay will be showing you traditional uses for your plums, and the OBee team will be very happy to ...

Look and listen for the bats at dusk in the evening warmth. Meet at Stable Block. Exit main gate in Cliff Lane after event. For details contact Robin Gape 07711 793804, fohpipswich@gmail.com Website: http://www.holywellspark.org.uk/

Join Ipswich Wildlife Group and Friends of Belstead Brook Park for a morning of work in Spring Wood. Meet at the stepped entrance to the wood in Bobbits Lane. Details from Gerry Donlon 01473 726082. Website: http://www.greenlivingcentre.org.uk/iwg

Free guided tour with the Ranger. For more information call 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk Website: http://www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/

Children go on a magical mini beast hunt in the Chantry Park meadow, carefully collect some mini beasts and study them in magnifying pots. What can we find in the long grass? Adults £2 children £1. Booking essential Tel 01473 433994 Website: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/rangerservices

Explore the south shore of Alton Water reservoir for butterflies and dragonflies (option to explore north shore after lunch or move to another location nearby). Map Ref: TM 156355 (Car Park off B1080 in Stutton village). Leader Bill Stone 07906 888603 Website: http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/

A children's tour on the Nature Reserve. For more information call 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk Website: http://www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/

A talk by Paul Donald of the RSPB. Holiday Inn, London Road, Ipswich. £2 members £3 non-members. Details from Phil Whittaker oakbarn@hotmail.com Website: http://www.sogonline.org.uk/

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. Look out for the “Green Drinks” sign on the table. All welcome. 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: Steve Pritchard - 07724 004272

£2.50 Disabled Access. There is probably all sorts of wildlife lurking in your garden which you know nothing about, some of it beneficial and some harmful. Geoff will help us to recognise both friend and foe, and perhaps suggest how we might encourage the former. Details from Dave Munday 01473 217310 Website: http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Orchard Barn is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Essex County Council to run two 3-day courses for everyone interested in finding out more about traditional building methods. The eastern branch of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation have kindly offered Continuing Professional Development certification for participants. 3-day courses 13th - 15th May and 23rd - 25th S ...

Become more knowledgeable about traditional timber frame repair methods. Develop your carpentry skills. These days are made up of theory and light practical sessions. The repairwork on Orchard Barn is an excellent example of what can be achieved by trainees - undertaken during 2009 under the tutorage of master craftsman Rick Lewis. An Introduction to Timber Frame repairs will enable you to und ...

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. Look out for the “Green Drinks” sign on the table. All welcome. 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: Steve Pritchard - 07724 004272