Category Archives: News
RDA Journal Update
Journal articles are usually published around 5pm on the day. Here are the most recent:
- 15 Nov 24 – Where next for Nirvana of Arklow
- 29 Nov 24 – Confessions of a Serial Litter-Picker: The RDA Autumn Talk, Nov 5th 2024
- 13 Dec 24 – The Last Wooden Kestrel on the Deben?
The published articles can be found here.
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Lord Deben – Patron of the River Deben Association
The River Deben Association (RDA) is delighted to announce that Lord Deben to become its patron from October 2024, supporting the association in its efforts to understand and protect the River Deben and conserve it for all users.
The RDA invited Lord Deben to support the association as patron following a very successful talk last autumn titled ‘Net Zero – where are we now?’ on climate change and why it matters, and we are honoured that he has accepted the invitation. Many of our more than 900 members attended Lord Deben’s thought-provoking talk and for those who missed it a report is available on the RDA website.
Continue readingRiver Deben Association Autumn Talk – Confessions of a Serial Litter Picker
River Deben Association Autumn Talk
Confessions of a Serial Litter Picker
How litter and plastic impacts our environment
Master litter picker Jason Alexander explains
Tuesday November 5th, Quay Church, Woodbridge IP12 1BX
(doors open at 7 pm, talk at 7.30)
River Deben Association – Annual General Meeting
Date 24 April 2024
Time 7.00 for 7.30pm
Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, IP12 1BX
Continue readingAre we really up the Creek? An informed discussion on water quality
April 24th 2024, Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, IP12 1BX
Following the AGM of the River Deben Association, there will be a Panel Discussion on water quality in the river, prefaced by short talks to set the scene from two speakers, both well-versed in the issues: Continue reading
In talk hosted by River Deben Association, Lord Deben urges Suffolk voters to hold their politicians to account over climate change
WOODBRIDGE, 27 OCTOBER 2023 — Lord Deben, the former chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, and former Conservative Secretary of State for the Environment and MP for Suffolk Coastal, on Thursday urged voters to hold politicians to account over climate change during a talk in Woodbridge for the River Deben Association (RDA). Continue reading
“Otter Spotting” Project
In autumn 2022 the RDA Committee initiated conversations with the Suffolk Otter Group and Penny Hemphill (independent ecologist) regarding the merits of starting an “otter spotting” project on the River Deben. This was agreed in principle with a view to being able to use the data as an indicator of river health. The RDA invested in 2 specialist wildlife cameras to kick the project off. The funding for one of the cameras was very generously donated by way of legacy from the late Gwen Nelson and for which we are most grateful. The Deben Magazine (Autumn 2023) has a short article about the project so far and we are pleased to share some footage of some of the initial findings. Updates to follow!
RDA Autumn Talk: Net Zero – where are we now?
An Appraisal by Lord Deben
Quay Street Church, Woodbridge, IP12 1BX, Thursday 26th October, 7.00 for 7.30pm start. Continue reading
Annual General Meeting 2023
Date 26 April 2023
Time 6.30pm
Woodbridge Community Centre, IP12 4AU Continue reading