Join volunteers on 20th January to help the Alde and Ore Estuary saltings projects.Join a work party to help with coppicing and, most especially, making brushwood bundles (it only takes 5 minutes to learn how to do bundles).The bundles will … Read More
The developer’s appeal against the Suffolk Coast and District Council’s refusal of an application to build 43 houses at Brick Dock, many with views over the estuary, has been turned down. The Public Inquiry ran over six days in September with a good number … Read More
Part of the government’s 25 year environment plan was a commitment to carry out an independent review on the purposes of AONBs and their funding and governance. Association members can review the information here https://consult.defra.gov.uk/land-use/landscapes-review-call-for-evidence/. As the Suffolk Coast and … Read More
Congratulations to Alison Andrews who was the winner of the Sue Allen Memorial Award, Volunteer Category 2018 for her outstanding contributions to Suffolk Coast and Estuary management. The award was presented at the Suffolk Coast & Estuaries 7th Annual Community … Read More
Join a cast of West End performers in celebration of the rich heritage of this unique Suffolk coastal town and wallow in the Yuletide spirit of the atmospheric Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall, culminating in a festive sing-a-long. Let the Ghosts of … Read More
The Environment Agency’s restoration of defences at Slaughden south of the Martello Tower has now been complete ahead of schedule. The storms at the end of September brought more shingle but repairs were still needed. For pictures of previous damage … Read More
Thank you to all our members who confirmed that they are happy to receive information from the Association by email. This makes it easier for us to get in touch with you and significantly reduces the cost of doing so. … Read More
This glorious summer continues with events on the Alde and Ore Estuary. First there is the annual Alde and Ore Association Barbecue on Sunday, 26th August near Ferry Farm, Sudbourne by kind invitation of the Skepper family (not 6th August … Read More
BRICK DOCK: PLANNING APPEAL BY DEVELOPER FOR PERMISSION TO BUILD 43 HOUSES Reference_ APP/J3530/W/17/3172629 Brickfield Barns, Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk The Alde and Ore Association is concerned to protect the estuary and its use and enjoyment for all members of … Read More
Members are invited to a special Estuary Trust fundraising evening featuring pictures by Susanna MacInnes from 6 to 9pm on Friday 11th August in the Aldeburgh Gallery, 143 High Street Aldeburgh. Susanna’s work can be previewed at her website http://www.pindroppainting.com.