Welcome to the Stort Valley Local Group

 Our website contains complete details of all our activities and all you need to know about the group.  Please take the time to have a good wander round. All good wanders need some direction so here is an indication of where to find things.
We have a full programme of meetings, walks and visits through to the end of July 2026 and full details are available in the News section below.
  • Next Meeting: The box to the right shows our next meeting (7.30pm start). To find out more simply click on the box.
  • Next Outdoor Activities: If you would like to join us in a visit or walk the next two of these are below this box.
  • More Details of Activities: Scrolling through Latest News allows you to see four of these with a link to view full details of the programme.
  • View the Complete Programme: By scrolling down you will find two links to do this- our programme is split in to two.
  • Blogs: Are more general items for you to browse with the Latest Blogs showing four of them.

Finally, if you would like more information or contact details please use the About Us tab.

The website is still very much in the development stage so all constructive feedback welcomed

Enjoy your wander through the website. We hope you like what you see and will come along to our activities.

 

 

 

 

Meeting Venue Details
Featured

Tuesday 13th October 2026

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Our next two events

We are a thriving and friendly group who enjoy birding and nature in general. Our next two outdoor activities are featured here and full details of each can be found by clicking on the respective image. Whether you are new to birding, new to the area, simply want to try it or have enjoyed it for years all are welcome at our activities. A full programme through to summer 2025 is available.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

See the full programme to July 2026

Midweek Walk- Castle Gardens

Event date: 28 September 2026

Visit to Magog Down, Wandlebury Country Park

Event date: 3 October 2026

Latest news

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Monday 28th September 2026- Date Changed

31 July 2026

Birding Walk Celebrating the River Stort and Castle Park Location: Terrace Park Cafe, Castle Park CM23 2EL Time: 10.00 am IMPORTANT- This was originally shown…
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Saturday 3rd October 2026

30 July 2026

Visit to: Magog Down, Wandlebury Country Park Location: Wandlebury Country Park, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge CB22 3AE Time: 10.00 am Details Last years visit was…
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Tuesday 13th October 2026

29 July 2026

Evening Talk: Along the Stour Presented by Liz Cutting Liz is a keen naturalist who doe not claim to be an expert in photography nor…
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Tuesday 20th October 2026

28 July 2026

Birding Walk Standon, Balsams and the Rib Valley Location: Saint Mary’s Church, High Street, Standon, Ware, SG11 1LA Time: 10.00 am This is a pleasant…
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From the blog

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2026-2027 Programme now available

20 October 2025

With our group activities taking a break for August I am happy to report that the programme for next year is now complete. The programme…
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Our Activities

20 October 2025

We currently have three regular features in our annual programme. All are welcome you do not have to be an RSPB member or a member…
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2026-2027 Programme now available

Our programme of meetings, midweek walks and weekend visits through to July 2027 is available.  This link shows our programme summarised by activity type (meetings, midweek walks and weekend visits)

Full details are on our website and can be found by following the guidance above.

View our programme through to July 2027

2026-2027 Calendarised programme now available

Our programme of meetings, midweek walks and weekend visits through to July 2027 is available.  This link shows our programme as a calendar with activities in chronological order.

Full details are on our website and can be found by following the guidance above.

 

 

 

 

View our calendarised programme through to July 2027