{"title":"Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eExclusive events from The Sound Approach\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"book-launch-birding-boat-poole-harbour","title":"Exclusive event: Book Launch \u0026 Birding Boat, Poole Harbour","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Sound Approach to birding (second edition) book launch\u003cbr\u003ewith Mark Constantine, Killian Mullarney \u0026amp; Magnus Robb \u003cbr\u003ehosted by Megan McCubbin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe Sound Approach team invite you to attend the launch of The Sound Approach to birding (second edition).\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThis exciting event encompasses a 3-hour boat trip around Poole Harbour looking for the birds that make the area famous, followed in the evening by a fascinating interview hosted by Wildlife Presenter Megan McCubbin and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eteam members including Sound Approach and LUSH co-founder Mark Constantine, illustrator and bird identification expert Killian Mullarney and bird sound expert Magnus Robb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday 17th July 2026\u003cbr\u003e14:30 to 21:00 (three-hour boat trip, break, evening event)\u003cbr\u003eCost: £45\/person \u003cbr\u003e(Price includes three-hour boat trip, In Conversation evening event and refreshments. Dinner not included.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet at Poole Quay at 14:15 with Greenslade Pleasure Boats (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub. Please make your way to the evening book launch by 19:00, taking place in The\u003cspan\u003e View Meeting Room, Dolphin Quays, Poole Quay BH15 1HU. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eSound Approach Poole Harbour Cruise 14:30–17:30 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe event kicks off with a three-hour trip around Poole Harbour exploring this rich landscape and hearing about stories and (mis)adventure from the team. Learn about the history of The Sound Approach, their inspiration and tips on how and why we should listen to bird sound, all whilst on the lookout for Ospreys, White-tailed Eagles, passage waders, terns and other raptors. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eDinner break 17:30–19:00 (not included within price) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eGuests can grab some food from one of the many eateries on Poole Quay or in the town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife presenter Megan McCubbin in conversation with The\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eSound Approach celebrating their latest book 19:00–21:00\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003ePart two will see wildlife conservationist, campaigner and TV presenter Megan McCubbin interview The Sound Approach team about the creation of their new title which comes exactly 20 years after the launch of their award-winning original release. Mark, Killian and Magnus will present new concepts and discoveries from the book including why you should listen to both male and female birds that bit harder. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eBoat trip will depart promptly from Poole Quay at 14:30 and return at 17:30. Boarding will be with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1781003297928000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0Xbxi8yuOnsTmxgme9HNbI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreenslade Pleasure Boats\u003c\/a\u003e (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub; please arrive by 14:15.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe Sound Approach to Birding (second edition) book launch will be hosted at the Dolphin Quays, Poole Quay, BH15 1HU, Meeting Room entry (W3W: \/\/\/pretty.asking.lend). Guest arrival from 19:00 to grab a drink, then listen to the conversation from 19:30, with questions and book signing opportunities at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eNearest public car park is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk\/parking\/find-a-car-park\/quay-visitors-multi-storey-car-park\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk\/parking\/find-a-car-park\/quay-visitors-multi-storey-car-park\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1781003297928000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw19xRnJZyzxwmjatf5o3RRl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuay Visitors multi-storey car park\u003c\/a\u003e, Old Orchard, BH15 1SB (please note there is a height limit).\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eToilet facilities, undercover seating and light refreshments are available onboard the boat.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eWe will use a digital guest-list when boarding, so you don't need to print your confirmation of purchase.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eDogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant information about accessibility: \u003c\/b\u003ePlease note that, due to the size of the boarding ramp and steps to access the lower deck of the boat, there are unfortunately some limitations for wheelchair users on our boat trips. Please read \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk\/_files\/ugd\/0c4cf2_66c4cedc36ea4a6fa90e29c481b123ce.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk\/_files\/ugd\/0c4cf2_66c4cedc36ea4a6fa90e29c481b123ce.pdf\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1781003297928000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2bPlYQIfVDeXgCT88HCb5f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreenslade Pleasure Boats full access statement \u003c\/a\u003ebefore booking if you, or one of your party, are a wheelchair user.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eDinner is not included within the event ticket price.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sound Approach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54093978894677,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/1767\/8165\/files\/MarkonaBOPHboat.jpg?v=1780922537"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/1767\/8165\/collections\/MarkonaBOPHboat.jpg?v=1781614875","url":"https:\/\/soundapproach.co.uk\/collections\/events.oembed","provider":"Sound Approach","version":"1.0","type":"link"}