The talk about reedbeds held on 1st August was successful with over 25 people coming to the Freshwater Biological Association to learn about the ecology of reeds and the reasons for the decline of reedbeds on Windermere. We also heard what is being done to restore them, through the Windermere Reflections 'Restore the Shore' project. It was fascinating to hear about the work being done by Dr Mike Sturt (from South Cumbria Rivers Trust), Gary Rushworth and Soraya Alvarez and it was an enjoyable and informative evening.