Coop Calendar supports Wildlife

We are hugely appreciative to the East of England Co-operative Society, for raising funds for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, through sales of their wonderful wildlife calendars. 

The calendars, which went on for last Christmas shoppers, proved very popular with local photographers who sent in their shots in the hope of being picked.

The money raised will help to lever in further funds and enable Suffolk Wildlife Trust to track down the remaining dormouse populations in the South of Suffolk.

UK Power Networks consolidates relationship

The Partnership between the Nine Wildlife Trust's (including Suffolk) from the South-East of England and UK Power Networks took a step forward recently when delegates from all parties met at Newington House in London. As a regional member of the nine Trusts, UK Power Networks expressed how good news stories, volunteering opportunities and advice on wildlife matters were all key benefits in the partnership to date. Following an evaluation of the past 18 months activity a number of actions have been circulated to build upon these successes and develop the relationship even further over the next year. 'Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day so worthwhile.' Heather Patrick - Sustainability Adviser.

Pedal power links reserves

Staff from new Bronze level ‘Investor in Wildlife’ member White Stuff, Ipswich cycled around the county over five days in April to demonstrate the need for wildlife to have a better connected countryside. Chris Dunn, Store Manager said ‘ We came up with an idea to put a bike on a training frame in our shop window and then, as staff and members of the public pedalled along, we used a milometer to calculate the total distance travelled and marked the route on a large display map alongside’. The response to the fundraiser has been terrific with all 51 nature reserves reached at a total of 350 miles. White Stuff, Ipswich has chosen Suffolk Wildlife Trust as their charity partner for 2012.