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2022

November

12th

Guided bird walk- Knettishall

9:30am-11:30am Knettishall, IP22 2TQ

Guided bird walk- Knettishall Join bird experts from the British Trust for Ornithology for a birdwatching walk exploring Knettishall Heath and airfield. Take part in a FREE 2.5-hour guided birdwatching walk, led by experts Jenny Donelan and Nick Moran. On this walk, you will explore a range of habitats including heathland, woods, and farmland. From winter flocks of […]
27th

Lantern Making and Winter Celebration

2pm - 5pm West Stow Country Park, IP28 6HG

Lantern Making and Winter Celebration Come along on the eve of winter for an afternoon of creative lantern making at West Stow Country Park. You will join wild craft enthusiast Jon Tyler, to work with willow and other natural materials to make and decorate your very own wonderful eco-friendly candle lanterns. Create and decorate your […]

December

7th

Festive wild crafts

10am-1pm The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)

Festive wild crafts Get ready to deck the halls at this creative festive BFER workshop. In this workshop, you will explore natural materials and basic weaving techniques to make seasonal decorative crafts. Begin with a short walk to Thetford riverside, where you will collect local natural materials, which you will then use to create all […]

2023

February

2nd

Winter talk: A portal into another world

7pm-8pm The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)

Winter talk: A portal into another world: snorkelling the chalk streams of the Brecks and Fens A BFER Winter Talk presented by Nicola Crockford  During the 2020 lock down, Nicola Crockford began to explore a whole new world when she took to snorkelling the rivers near her West Suffolk home. In this fascinating talk, Nicola […]
16th

Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun

7pm-8pm The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)

“Wonderful Things”: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun A BFER Winter Talk presented by historian, Dr Richard Hoggett Marking the centenary of the official opening of the burial chamber within Tutankhamun’s tomb, this talk tells the story of Howard Carter and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. The son of a Swaffham […]

March

2nd

Winter talk: Bugs in the Brecks

7pm-8pm The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)

Winter talk: Bugs in the Brecks A BFER Winter Talk presented by entomologist, Dr Ross Piper  From wasps that are much smaller than a full-stop, all the way up to hand-sized beetles, insects are far and away the most diverse animals on the planet. Being so diverse and numerous, these animals are crucially important in […]

Recent Events

2022

October

Thetford’s Riverside Heritage

Join local heritage enthusiast Stuart Wright for a guided tour of Thetford’s fascinating historical riverside. Thetford’s Riverside Heritage. From Roman roads to Viking invasion, coffee mills to public lidos, the rivers in Thetford hold many stories. Beginning at the ruins of the Priory of Our Lady of Thetford, this guided walk will take you along […]

Guided bird walk – Lynford Arboretum

Guided bird walk – Lynford Arboretum Join bird experts Jenny and Nick from the British Trust for Ornithology for a family birdwatching walk around Lynford Arboretum and Lakes. BTO staff Jenny Donelan and Nick Moran will lead this 2-hour guided birdwatching walk, and help you to spot and identify birds around Lynford Arboretum. This is a great […]

Creative Collage for Kids

Creative Collage for Kids Cut, rip, and stick to design and create your own amazing, collaged travel posters for Thetford! You will explore what makes Thetford’s riverside so special and use vintage travel posters as inspiration to create your own amazing new designs. From picnics on the riverbanks, to paddle sports, swimming, or the wonderful […]

Fungi, fruits and seeds

Fungi, fruits and seeds: find out more about the fascinating fungi, fruits, and seasonal seeds to be found on a family friendly autumnal amble around Brandon Country Park. Join nature and foraging enthusiast Jon Tyler on a guided exploration of Brandon Country Park, to learn about different seasonal species of wild foods. Situated in the […]

Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington

  Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington Join Run Breckland for the launch of a brand new 7.5K run following footpaths and byways in a loop from Honington and around Troston in Suffolk. Be among the first runners to experience this brand new running route at its launch, which will be officially opened by the Duke of […]

River-comber Crafting family workshop

River-comber Crafting family workshop West Stow Country Park Make the most of the natural materials available alongside the river to collect, make, and take away your own crafting-creations. Take a short walk to explore and gather natural materials, then have a go at making a variety of wild crafts including; mini-boats, rafts, badges and willow. […]

September

Outdoor Swim Event: Serious and fun races and activities for all ages

Exciting opportunity to attend swim event in the Brecks, 4 Sept! Book here, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-swim-event-0409-serious-and-fun-races-and-activities-for-all-ages-tickets-395146984267. An opportunity to take further your swimming after the coaching and intros with some races, or to have some fun in activities, games and races for all ages (or both). It will be a safe and friendly session with qualified lifeguards […]

Outdoor Swimming intro for adults and 13 plus

Outdoor Swimming intro for adults and 13 plus   Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-swim-intro-4-sept-adult-13-have-a-go-learn-how-to-be-safe-tickets-395387363247.   An exciting opportunity to try out Outdoor Swimming in the Brecks in a safe and friendly session with qualified lifeguards and experienced swimmer volunteers. Come and have a go and learn how to enjoy water safely at Lynford Water (approved by Forestry […]

August

Nettle Wonder

Nettle Wonder Discover the history and many uses of the common nettle, from things to make, eat, and drink. Experience the common nettle in a whole new way, with foraging and bush-craft expert, Jon Tyler. In this workshop, you will discover more about the history and many uses of this much maligned member of the […]
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