Dr Ian Bedford Presents, 'Britain’s Beautiful Butterflies'
Ever wondered what butterflies visit your garden – or how you can help them thrive?
Join us for a colourful and fascinating talk by Dr Ian Bedford (the Norfolk Bug Man), and learn all about Britain’s beautiful butterflies! Find out how many species flutter through our skies, which ones are most common in our towns, villages and gardens, and what we can all do to protect them, right from our own gardens.
This engaging talk is perfect for adults and children aged 8 and up. Budding young nature-lovers will love hearing how they can become butterfly spotters and help plant butterfly-friendly flowers.
There’ll be plenty of time for questions – so bring your curiosity and your love for the natural world!
Highlights include:
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How many butterfly species live in Britain?
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Which butterflies can we spot close to home?
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What plants and habitats do butterflies love?
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How children can get involved in butterfly conservation
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a family looking for an inspiring day out, come and take part in this celebration of one of nature’s most magical creatures.
Tickets cost £9.99 per person.
Suitable for children aged 8 and up
Beverage & food included:
Adults- tea or filter coffee and a fruit or cheese scone
Child- squash and cookie
Date & Time: Wednesday 30th July, 11am-12pm
Where: The Yurt, Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL
About Dr Ian Bedford
Starting out as an Amateur Entomologist, studying, and conserving butterflies on the South Downs, Ian went on to pursue a professional career as a Research Entomologist and ran the Entomology Department at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, until his retirement after 42 years.
Ian regularly give talks to gardeners about the creatures from the bug world, explain their fascinating lives and their importance our future wellbeing, where they sustain nature’s food webs and underpin naturally balanced garden ecosystems and their biodiversity.
He has also spoken on a number of radio shows and has the great honour of being the Norfolk Bug Man for BBC Radio Norfolk and Suffolk. Ian is also the ‘Entomologist who Entertains each week on Toby Buckland's Sunday morning show on BBC Radio Devon.
Ian has also featured on BBC Gardeners Question Time and appeared on TV shows such as BBC Gardeners' World, Inside Out, Tonight, Horizon, BBC Breakfast, A to Z of TV Gardening, The Great British Garden Revival and even once on Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule talking about Killer Slugs!
Please read the information below before booking your ticket.
· All guests must have a valid ticket to attend this event.
· Tickets will be sent to you via email, please check your junk emails if you cannot find your tickets.
· Tickets can be presented via a paper e-ticket, or on smart phones and tablets.
· Please ensure you have the correct information before finalising your booking as unfortunately, we cannot issue any refunds for cancellations, late arrival or failure to attend the event.
· If we find it necessary to cancel the event for any reason you will be offered a full refund.
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Ever wondered what butterflies visit your garden – or how you can help them thrive?
Join us for a colourful and fascinating talk by Dr Ian Bedford (the Norfolk Bug Man), and learn all about Britain’s beautiful butterflies! Find out how many species flutter through our skies, which ones are most common in our towns, villages and gardens, and what we can all do to protect them, right from our own gardens.
This engaging talk is perfect for adults and children aged 8 and up. Budding young nature-lovers will love hearing how they can become butterfly spotters and help plant butterfly-friendly flowers.
There’ll be plenty of time for questions – so bring your curiosity and your love for the natural world!
Highlights include:
-
How many butterfly species live in Britain?
-
Which butterflies can we spot close to home?
-
What plants and habitats do butterflies love?
-
How children can get involved in butterfly conservation
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a family looking for an inspiring day out, come and take part in this celebration of one of nature’s most magical creatures.
Tickets cost £9.99 per person.
Suitable for children aged 8 and up
Beverage & food included:
Adults- tea or filter coffee and a fruit or cheese scone
Child- squash and cookie
Date & Time: Wednesday 30th July, 11am-12pm
Where: The Yurt, Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL
About Dr Ian Bedford
Starting out as an Amateur Entomologist, studying, and conserving butterflies on the South Downs, Ian went on to pursue a professional career as a Research Entomologist and ran the Entomology Department at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, until his retirement after 42 years.
Ian regularly give talks to gardeners about the creatures from the bug world, explain their fascinating lives and their importance our future wellbeing, where they sustain nature’s food webs and underpin naturally balanced garden ecosystems and their biodiversity.
He has also spoken on a number of radio shows and has the great honour of being the Norfolk Bug Man for BBC Radio Norfolk and Suffolk. Ian is also the ‘Entomologist who Entertains each week on Toby Buckland's Sunday morning show on BBC Radio Devon.
Ian has also featured on BBC Gardeners Question Time and appeared on TV shows such as BBC Gardeners' World, Inside Out, Tonight, Horizon, BBC Breakfast, A to Z of TV Gardening, The Great British Garden Revival and even once on Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule talking about Killer Slugs!
Please read the information below before booking your ticket.
· All guests must have a valid ticket to attend this event.
· Tickets will be sent to you via email, please check your junk emails if you cannot find your tickets.
· Tickets can be presented via a paper e-ticket, or on smart phones and tablets.
· Please ensure you have the correct information before finalising your booking as unfortunately, we cannot issue any refunds for cancellations, late arrival or failure to attend the event.
· If we find it necessary to cancel the event for any reason you will be offered a full refund.
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