With autumn already here and the nights pulling in, officers from Mid Suffolk are offering evening talks in October and November to offer inspiration on those dark nights.

The first evening session “Apples and Orchards of Suffolk” is being run on Thursday 16 October. The talk will celebrate and discover more about local apples and orchards. Special guest speakers are George Hodgkinson and Martin Skipper from the East of England Apples and Orchards Project (EEAOP).  They will share information about apples, orchards and the work of the EEAOP and will bring along local apples and apple juice to taste.

The second evening session, which is being run on Thursday 13 November, will look at an amazing array of creatures that once roamed across Suffolk. Special guest speaker, Bob Markham will give a fascinating geological insight into the local area and the creatures that you may have encountered in times gone by. Many artefacts and clues to the past have been found in the sands and gravels of the Gipping Valley. 

The November session will be the last in the series for 2008 but look out for more in 2009.

Evening Inspiration talks run from 7pm-9pm in the Lecture Theatre at Mid Suffolk District Council Offices in Needham Market. Admission for adults is £2.50 and for concessions it is £1.50.

Booking is essential as these talks have been very popular so don’t delay.

For further information or to book please call 01449 724633.

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Media contact:

Vicky Smy, Senior Communications Officer, telephone: 01449 724850, email: vicky.smy@midsuffolk.gov.uk