Snorkeller Nicola Crockford will be talking about her experiences snorkelling in local rivers when she gives a talk entitled “East Anglia’s Rivers and Coasts – from snorkelling to World Heritage” at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, IP12 4AU on Thursday 17 October 2024.

The talk, which starts at 7.30 pm, has been organised jointly by Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group and Suffolk Bird Group.

“We are very pleased to welcome Nicola, who discovered the wonders of snorkelling East Anglian rivers in 2020 during the pandemic” said Phil Smith, chair of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group “She will share with us this unusual perspective on our rivers from more than 400 swims, including some exciting finds."

“Eddie Bathgate, Chairman of Suffolk Bird Group said “Nicola’s day job is RSPB Principal Policy Officer, in which for the past 15 years she has focussed on getting the best deal for migratory birds from governments around the world. Closer to home this includes her being at the heart of the current World Heritage nomination process for the East Atlantic Flyway: England East Coast Wetlands (Humber to Thames) encompassing all Suffolk’s coastal wetlands of international importance for migratory waterbirds.  She will also update us on this.”

Doors open at 7 pm for this talk. Entry is £4 for adults , with under 25’s free.  Mr Smith added “There is no need to book for this talk, pay on the door by card or cash.”

Light refreshments will be served during the evening and there will also be a raffle and the opportunity to purchase Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s popular Christmas cards.

For more information about this talk please contact Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group by e mail swtwoodbridge@outlook.com or telephone 01473 625630.