Dr Gabrielle Davidson brings an insight into her recent research on Great Tit behaviour and previous work with Corvids. Corvids (birds of the crow family) have demonstrated sophisticated, intelligent behaviour such as tool use. Other birds like great tits have also shown problem solving abilities. Does this mean they are as smart as corvids? This […]
Hear the latest on the progress at the Great Fen at this talk with Great Fen Monitoring & Research Officer Henry Stanier. Hear the latest on the progress at the Great Fen, and the science behind how we are monitoring its success; from breeding waders to wintering rough-legged buzzards. It is a packed presentation, including […]
Austin Gold return to St John's to perform their favourite songs in a relaxed acoustic setting See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmLZAW28tlM Tickets: £5. Book seats at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/443175 Doors open 8pm. Thursday, 15 November 2018 8.30pm - 10:00pm St John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XB An Austin Gold/Events at St John's event.
Join members of the Bourne Area Group for a talk on Flag Fen's archaeological history. This month, Bourne Area Group will be joined by guest speaker Sarah Wilson from the Archaeology Team at Peterborough Museum. Sarah will be talking about Flag Fen and will feature a mixture of local history and wildlife. This talk has been […]
The Wild Trout Trust's (https://www.wildtrout.org/) Rob Mungovan explains how the charity works with local projects to improve rivers for wild trout, other fish species and wetland wildlife as a whole. The Wild Trout Trust is a conservation charity that stimulates hands-on, in-the-water projects, helping others to help themselves with habitat improvement in and around rivers […]
Make a bat box to take home to help bats ! We will also be listening to a recording of a bat, making a bat model or a finger puppet! Suitable for families. Under 8's must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Cost: £3 per child; £5 per family. Booking: contact 01487 710420 or at [email protected] People […]
Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2018: Saturday 17th November 2018 10.30am - 4pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […]
Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2018: Tuesday 20th November 2018 10.30am – 3.30pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […]
Lunchtime Jazz: Latino Sound 13th November 2018 (1pm - 1.45pm) For our final lunchtime concert of the year we welcome Latino Sound, which has been playing all things Latin since 2008, for their first appearance in St John's. Their music ranges from Bossa Nova to Carlos Santana, an exciting mix of Latin-style jazz, fusion, funk […]
Come along to our 'try and buy' day with knowledgeable Opticron staff on hand to advise and answer any question. Come along to 'try and buy', just in time for Christmas! A wide range of Opticron binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and assorted accessories will be available to test with great views across the waters of the […]