Swan Lifeline - a talk by Cindy Smulders

Cindy Smulders is a trustee of Swan Lifeline, which  rescues and provides shelter and treatment for sick and injured swans, aiming to return them to the wild as soon as possible. Their centre on Cuckoo Weir Island includes a dedicated treatment centre.

They educate the public about the incidence and effects of pollution and human activities on swans and other wildfowl on the UK's rivers and waterways.

Cindy has always been involved with animals, studied agriculture and has had ducks for many years, some of which were rescues. She also has rescue dogs, cats and a rescued Pygmy hedgehog. She lived by the river and is passionate about protecting its wildlife. Her professional area is public speaking, having been a global training consultant for 30 years. This strength helps us in our education programme, speaking to schools, community groups and the media.

Entry is £2 for members and £4 for non members payable on the night