Moth Events

People are welcome to attend most events organised by the SMG or myself, although it useful to let us know if you are thinking of coming along as numbers are restricted at some meetings. We encourage people to come along to meetings, it is a good way to share experiences, learn and socialise. Moth trapping somewhere in the middle of the countryside when it's dark is more enjoyable when there are a few others around.

The Suffolk Moth Group holds moth nights every Friday night from May to September, with additional meetings during the day or at other times of the year.

Annual indoor meeting - Bucklesham Village Hall - Saturday 13th March 2010 - 2.00pm

Doors will open at 1.30pm and the meeting will start at 2.00pm. Some of the group will be meeting in the pub for a meal and drink from 12.00pm onwards. The meeting will finish on or before 4.30pm.

The day's entertainment is entirely dependent on members bringing along items of interest or being prepared to give a short/long talk. I will be bringing a digital projector for those with digital presentations or images. If anyone would like to show slides I can provide a slide projector if they let me know beforehand Tables will also be provided for those with exhibits. It would be useful if you are intending on giving a presentation to let me know. Refreshments will be provided.

Bucklesham Village Hall is not far from the Nacton A12/A14 roundabout to the east of Ipswich. From the A12/A14 roundabout take the minor exit after the A12 exit but before the A14 Felixstowe exit. This exit is signposted to Bucklesham and leads via a single track road to Bucklesham Village. At the end of this road you will reach the village, at the T junction turn right into Bucklesham Road. Take the next right turn into Levington Lane and the village hall is a short distance down the lane on the right.

A map of the location can be viewed by following this link. The OS Grid Reference for the hall is TM242417. If you need any more detailed instructions in how to get there then do get in contact with myself.

Beginners Moth Identification Training Course - Lackford Lakes - 26th June 2010

I am running a training course event for the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes on Saturday 26th June 2010 from 9am till 11.30am.

The course is aimed at those with little or no experience in moth identification - covering the basics of moth identification, finding and attracting moths and recording.

If you be interested in attending or would like more information then please get in touch. Places are limited and there will be a small charge to pay.

Other Moth Nights in 2010

Here are some moth nights not on the group's events programme that are being held in the county during 2010

• 12th June 2010 - Moth Night at West Stow Country Park from 9.30pm till late - contact Tony Prichard for further details.