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21st March 2026 Suffolk Moth Group Indoor Meeting Talks by menbers on a variety of topics including a review of the 2025 moth year in Suffolk. First talk will be a review of the 2025 recording year in Suffolk by Neil Sherman - County Moth Recorder Location: Bucklesham Village Hall Grid Reference: TM242417, what three words ///look. Time; doors open 9.30 am, start at 10.15 am, finish about 4.30 pm No entry fee - everyone welcome Refreshments are available but bring a packed lunch if staying all day More details on the Suffolk Moth Group's Facebook page If you want to start moth trapping you can borrow a trap from Suffolk Butterfly Conservation - details on our home page click here |
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Sunday 3rd May 2026 Pakenham Water Mill Wildlife Day ** Family event attended by Suffolk Butterfly Conservation and other Conservation groups in beautiful surroundings Location; Water Mill Farm, Mill Road, Pakenham, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 2NB Entry fee: £5 (children free) free parking. Refreshments and family fun. Enquiries: Ian Robertson 07876 644 611 |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 SWT Martlesham Wilds and King Charles III coast path The walk will focus on the identification of early season species Meet: SWT car park Grid ref: TM265466 W3W: ///tinned.mush.cabbage Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Leader: Peter Maddison Contact leader for details email prmaddison@yahoo.co.uk, phone 01473 736607 |
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Friday 10th July to Sunday 2nd August 2026 BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT ** For more details visit Big Butterfly Count (butterfly-conservation.org) |
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Wednesday 22nd July 2026 Sudbourne Church, SWT Captain's Wood meadow Target species: Wall, Grayling Meet: Sudbourne Church Grid Ref: TM420517 W3W: ///atlas.drooling.learn Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm Leader: Peter Maddison Contact leader for details email prmaddison@yahoo.co.uk, phone 01473 736607 |
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Suffolk Branch Members' at Earl Stonham Village Hall, IP14 5HJ Speaker: Jamie Wildman, BC Central Region Conservation Manager There will be Refreshments (time to talk over a cup of tea), a Raffle and our annual Photographic Competition (See below). Venue; Earl Stonham Village Hall, Post code IP14 5HJ, What3Words nips.tractor.inflamed Enter our photographic competition 2026 - click here for details |
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November 2026 Butterfly Conservation National Annual General Meeting ** |
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Important information As with any other activity, there are hazards in the countryside and everyone taking part in an event has a responsibility (duty of care) for their own safety and that of others. We try hard to ensure that our events present no greater hazard than any other walk in the countryside, but we would encourage anyone planning to attend an event to read and act on the following advice: • Wear appropriate footwear. If there are unusual requirements these will be noted in the event programme, but stout shoes are a minimum requirement for any walk. • The leader will brief you on the trip before setting off, with details of any known hazards and advice on what to do in an emergency – please listen carefully. • By their nature, butterflies are not always to be found next to the path and will offer many opportunities (temptations) to wander off the track. It’s easy to be distracted and to miss potential hazards such as rabbit holes, fallen or hanging branches, barbed wire etc. Beware of wet grass or moss, particularly on sloping ground. Children are welcome at branch events but, if under 16, they must be accompanied by a responsible adult (maximum of two children per adult). If you are bringing children with you, please ensure that the event is within their capability. • Dogs may be allowed at some of the events. Please contact the leader in advance to find out if the event is suitable. • If you are uncertain about any aspect of an event or activity, please contact the leader in advance. Contact details can be found with each event entry. Do let the leader know if you need, or can offer, a lift. If you decide to leave early, please tell the event leader. Please note that persons who take part in these events do so entirely at their own risk and The Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation cannot accept liability for any injuries or losses during the course of an event. Binoculars, cameras, field guides and notebooks are always useful. For moth nights bring a torch and eye protection (i.e. polarised sunglasses or wide-brimmed hat). Remember, most nature reserves do not permit dogs. Map references are based on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series and are approximate. They refer to the rendezvous, not the site. Anyone is welcome to come along, Branch members or not. |
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Photography Competition Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation (SBBC) Photographic Competition At the 2026 AGM there will be our annual photo competition for photos taken by a member of SBBC. This year the theme is - 'Best of British - Including Rarities' - Enter your best Butterfly or Moth photographs, taken in the UK This can be any stage of the life-cycle. Competition Guidelines A maximum of five entries per person. Maximum size for photographs is 12" x 8". The winning entries will be published in a future edition of the 'Argus'. There will be a prize for the overall photograph that gains the most votes. In the event of a tie, the competition organiser shall have the casting vote. Whilst every care is taken with entries, the BC Suffolk Committee cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss of photographs. Enjoy your Summer of Butterflies and we look forward to seeing your photographs at our AGM. Get looking through your archives and amaze everyone with a wide range of photos. Kevin Ling |
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