What’s On April - August 2016
Wildlife events in Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland
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April - Aug Northumberland Wildlife Trust is the largest, non-government funded environmental charity in the region working to safeguard all native wildlife. One of 47 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, Northumberland Wildlife Trust has campaigned for nature conservation for over 40 years. It aims to inform, educate and involve people of all ages and backgrounds in protecting their environment in favour of wildlife and conservation. Supported by over 12,000 individual members, over 300 volunteers, 33 corporate members and sponsors in the region, Northumberland Wildlife Trust manages and protects critical species and habitats at nature reserves and local sites throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
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gust 2016 Welcome to our latest 2016 what’s on guide, which provides you with a month by month view of all NWT events and activities and also those of our partner groups across the region. There’s something for everyone! From educational and fun events aimed at families, to special walks and courses for adults. We hope this guide will inspire you to get outside and enjoy your wild life!
Family Event
Guided Walk
Children’s Activity
Wildlife Talk
Member’s Event
Training Course
Please note that all children under 18 attending NWT events must be accompanied by an adult. Adult places for children’s events are generally free but must be booked.
Please book online Most of NWT’s events are now available to book online. It’s quick and easy to do and guarantees you a place on the event. We don’t issue paper tickets but you’ll get a confirmation when you book and we’ll send you a reminder before the event takes place. You can also book by calling 0191 284 6884. Look for the
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Please be aware that if you need to cancel your attendance to one of NWT’s chargeable events with less than 7 days’ notice, we won’t be able to provide a refund. If we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, then a full refund will be issued.
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NWT general events are supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Dynamic Druridge and Save our Magnificent Meadows events are funded by Heritage Lottery Fund. Living Seas events are funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust works with a number of groups ac you’re interested in learning more about wildlife and meeting lik NWT Coquetdale Group Jubilee Hall, Rothbury Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972 NWT Coquetmouth Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood Street, Amble Contact: Sue Swanston, 01665 711 177 NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group St Helen’s Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell Contact: Judy Summerson, 07811 927 330 NWT Ponteland Group St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland Contact: Mary Lee, 01661 822 781 Alnwick & District Natural History Society Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Alnwick Wildlife Group St Michael’s Church Hall, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346 Berwick Wildlife Group The William Elder Building, Castlegate, Berwick Contact: Molly Hardie, 01289 332 655
Spring into Action! As spring and summer arrive, our community and engagement team has a busy diary filled with local fairs and shows across the region. There is lots on and if you’re planning to attend please stop by our NWT stall and have a chat. We’re already confirmed at the following events and are always adding more venues so stay in touch with where we’ll be via Facebook and Twitter.
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cross the region that regularly meet and organise events. If ke-minded people, then find a group near you: Border Natural History Society Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham Contact: Lee Hollings, 01434 221 284 Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Northern Rugby Club, McCracken Park, Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne Contact: Martin Davison, 07962 720 616 North Northumberland Bird Club Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869 North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Laverock Law Cottages, Lowick Contact: Harvest & Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867 Natural History Society of Northumbria Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790. Visit nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for details. In Focus An opportunity to try out a selection of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at Hauxley Nature Reserve. Contact: NWT offices Mon-Fri, 0191 284 6884 Hauxley direct Sat-Sun, 01665 711 578
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Northumbrian Gathering, 1-3 April Hexham Community Spring Festival, 23 April Newcastle Quayside Market, 1 May Rothbury Food & Craft Fair, 2 May Allendale Fair, 28 May Amble Puffin Festival, 28 May Northumberland County Show, 30 May Heavy Horse Festival, 5 June Morpeth Fair, 12 June Dobbies Summer Fete, 1-3 July
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Beauty at the Lady of the North 11:00am - 2:00pm, Sunday 3 April Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £15 - £20 (see below) ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Take in the views of the world’s largest landform sculpture, choose a 20 minute beauty treatment, then round it off with a healthy juice and a not so healthy fairy cake in our café! Choose from four different treatments as part of the package; back and scalp massage - £20, facial cleanse - £17, Indian head massage - £17, nail file and natural buff with hand massage - £15
AGM and grassland flowers 7:30pm, Monday 4 April Jubilee Hall, Rothbury PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2.50 ORGANISED BY: NWT Coquetdale Group AGM and illustrated talk with NWT’s Naomi Waite. Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972.
Campfire cooking 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Tuesday 5 April Weetslade Country Park - Meet at picnic tables near car park PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come along to prepare and cook a campfire feast! Not suitable for under 5s but they are still welcome.
2016 North East Wildlife Photography Competition Enter your photos for a chance to win £250!
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Six categories, including young person’s, with prizes for each. Closing date: Sunday 15th May 2016 Awards ceremony: Thursday 14th July 2016 To enter and for more information visit: www.northeastwildlifephoto.co.uk
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The flowers of Talla and Megget 7:30pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday 5 April St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland PRE BOOK: No COST: £2, includes coffee and cakes ORGANISED BY: NWT Ponteland Group An illustrated talk on the wild flowers of the Scottish borders Contact: Mary Lee, 01661 822 781.
Wild Tots 10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 6 April Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Enjoy natural outdoor activities with your under 5s. Run by Sarah and Annie from Footprints on the Moon.
Fabulous fishes 10:00am - 2:30pm, Wednesday 6 April Old Low Light, North Shields PRE BOOK: No COST: Venue admission. Donations welcome. ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for some hands-on marine activities, including crafts and wildlife-themed games. This is a Living Seas event.
Wiggly worms 10:30am - 12:00pm, Thursday 7 April Jesmond Dene, Jesmond - Near Pet’s Corner PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Build a wormery and see if we can find some worms. Please bring an empty, clean 2 litre plastic bottle for your wormery.
NWT at the Park
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12:00pm - 2:00pm, Thursday 7 April Jesmond Dene, Jesmond - Near Pet’s Corner PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come and find out more about NWT’s work to protect our region’s wildlife and have a go at some fun games and activities.
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Wildfowl and spring flowers 1:30pm, Thursday 7 April Hadston Carrs, Northumberland - OS 81 279009 PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick & District Natural History Society A coastal walk along Druridge Bay. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
The wildlife of Central America 7:30pm, Thursday 7 April Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick and District Natural History Society An illustrated talk by Bob Lickiss. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
Birds & conservation on Flamborough Mainland 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday 8 April Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2 donation ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Bird Club An illustrated talk by Richard Baines, Director of Yorkshire Coast Nature on the birds of the Flamborough. Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869.
Hauxley open weekend
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 April Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Our public open weekend allows you the opportunity to see the progress we are making on our innovative new visitor centre and other site improvements. On Sunday there will also be tours of the new building. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Guide in the hide
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11:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday 9 April Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A volunteer/staff member will be on hand to point out birds and other wildlife on the site and to provide information about the reserve. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
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Family osprey day
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11:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday 9 April Kielder Castle, Kielder - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join in our fun activities, including watching for returning ospreys, bird hide visits, bird ringing and nature trails plus much more.
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Osprey guided walk 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Saturday 9 April Kielder Castle, Kielder - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 adult, £3 child, £10 (2 adults, 4 children) ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Martin Davison will lead a guided walk from the castle, through Kielder Village and around Bakethin reserve as part of Family Osprey Day.
Wildlife after dark 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday 9 April Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for a walk around our Hauxley reserve after dark. We hope to see some amphibians, and may get a glimpse of other night time animals including bats and moths. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Dawn chorus walk 5:30am - 7:30am, Sunday 10 April Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for an early start and a guided walk to enjoy the dawn chorus. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Colour Run for Autism Northumberland 9:30am - 12:30pm, Sunday 10 April Northumberlandia PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 for 12+, £5 under 12s ORGANISED BY: Autism Northumberland Enjoy a 5k fun run with a difference, whilst raising money for Autism Northumberland. Please refer to the website for full details and booking.
In Focus
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 10 April Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: In Focus An opportunity to try and buy a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at our popular Hauxley Nature Reserve.
Land of Oak and Iron landscape
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7:15pm - 8:45pm, Tuesday 12 April St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low Fell PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2.00 ORGANISED BY: NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group Lisa Stephenson, Development Manager of the Land of Oak and Iron Project will give an illustrated talk on their progess in the Derwent Valley. Contact: Judy Summerson, 07811 927 330.
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Identifying mosses and liverworts
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Thursday 14 & Friday 15 April Kirkhaugh Village Hall, Alston, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come and learn how to identify the elusive groups of mosses and liverworts. Please note this is a 2-day course. This is a Save our Magnificent Meadows event.
Wildlife Watch: magnificent meadows 9:30am - 11:00am, Saturday 16 April Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Create a wildlife garden to take home and enjoy some fun crafts, aimed at 5-12 year olds.
Wildlife gardening 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday 17 April Lowick Village Hall, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: £2.50 per child ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Help us to do some more work on our wildlife garden. We will also be planting some vegetables for you to take home and nurture. Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867.
Wildlife films 7:30pm, Monday 18 April St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, Amble PRE BOOK: No COST: £1.50, includes tea and biscuits ORGANISED BY: NWT Coquetmouth Group Wildlife films by Cyril Gutheridge. Contact: Sue Swanston, 01665 711 177.
Photography workshop 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 24 April Cresswell, Northumberland - Cresswell Village Hall PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £35 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join Jason Friend, award-winning landscape photographer, on a special 1-day landscape photography tuition course. Any level of experience welcome and any type of camera.
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Coquet Island
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7:30pm, Wednesday 27 April St Michael’s Church Hall, Bailiffgate, Alnwick PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2, inc refreshments ORGANISED BY: Alnwick Wildlife Group An illustrated talk by Paul Morrison about Coquet Island, its wildlife and management. Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346.
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Our Wildlife 2016 Saturday 20th August • 10am - 4pm • Blagdon Hall
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A day full of hands on activities, demonstrations & talks • Go on a tractor and trailer wildlife safari • See wild birds in the hand with our mist netters • Have a go at pond dipping to see invertebrates • Cook up a feast on the campfire • Get wildlife photography tips from professionals • Visit stalls selling local produce
Tickets • £8 per adult • £5 per child, under 5s free
Venue Blagdon Estate Seaton Burn Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DE
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A wildlife tour of Watergate Park 11:00am - 1:00pm, Tuesday 3 May Watergate Park, Gateshead - Meet at the main car park PRE BOOK: No COST: £2 ORGANISED BY: NWT Ponteland Group John Almond, a well known birder, will lead a tour of the park looking at the flowers, birds and butterflies. Contact: Rita Pearce, 01661 825 816.
Wild Tots 10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 4 May Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Enjoy natural outdoor activities with your under 5s. Run by Sarah and Annie from Footprints on the Moon.
Woodland and water birds 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 5 May Hulne Park, Alnwick - Meet at the park entrance PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick and District Natural History Society A walk through the park in search of birds in the woodland and on the River Aln. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
Get your wild gifts in our online shop!
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We have a range of wildlife-themed books, mugs, cards, toys and Living World wildlife kits for sale on our website.
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Ladybird spotting 10:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday 7 May Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for a walk around the Hauxley reserve and along the coastal path to try to spot some of our native species. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Hauxley open weekend
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Our public open weekend allows you the opportunity to see the progress we are making on our innovative new visitor centre and other site improvements. On Sunday there will also be tours of the new buildings. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Guide in the hide
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11:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday 7 May Linton Lane Reserve, Ashington PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A volunteer/staff member will be on hand to point out birds and other wildlife on the site and to provide information about the reserve. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Night rockpooling
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9:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 7 May Cresswell, Northumberland - Meet at Cresswell Village Hall PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for an evening rockpooling session. Many species such as fish, crustaceans and cephalopods are more active at night. This is a Living Seas event.
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In Focus
10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 8 May Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: In Focus An opportunity to try and buy a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at our popular Hauxley Nature Reserve.
Spring at Ryton Willows
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Tuesday 10 May Ryton Willows, Gateshead - Meet by Ye Old Cross Inn PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group A guided walk on Ryton Willows to observe the plants and birds. Contact: Judy Summerson, 07811 927 330.
Bats in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve 8:15pm - 10:15pm, Thursday 12 May Gosforth Park Nature Reserve PRE BOOK: Yes COST: Suggested donation £3 ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria A short talk on bat biology and ecology. As the sun sets we’ll walk through the reserve looking for, and listening to, the bats. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
The College Valley 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday 13 May Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2 donation ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Bird Club George Dodds will talk about the birds of the College Valley, Hethpool. Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869.
Hepburn Woods
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6:30pm, Monday 16 May Hepburn Woods, Alnwick PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Coquetmouth Group Join us for a fascinating walk to enjoy the bluebells. Contact: Sue Swanston, 01665 711 177.
Berwick Wildlife Group: AGM
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7:30pm - 9:30pm, Wednesday 18 May The William Elder Building, Berwick-upon-Tweed PRE BOOK: No COST: Members £2, non-members £3 ORGANISED BY: Berwick Wildlife Group Join us for our anuual AGM and members’ night. Contact: Molly Hardie, 01289 332 655.
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Bird song at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve 7:30am - 9:30am, Friday 20 May Gosforth Park Nature Reserve - Meet at reserve entrance PRE BOOK: Yes COST: Suggested donation £3 ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria An early morning visit to hear and try to learn the songs of woodland and wetland bird species. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
Wildlife Watch: tracks & trails 9:30am - 11:00am, Saturday 21 May Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us on the third Saturday of the month for fun wildlife activities and crafts, aimed at 5-12 year olds.
Foraging & tasting 10:00am - 12:30pm, Saturday 21 May St Nicholas Park, Gosforth - Meet at the Activity Centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £10 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A spring foraging and tasting walk with a tour around the reserve led by Bruce Ferguson of Wild North Discovery. Taste up to 30 edible species and enjoy sampling some foraged cooking around a small camp fire. This is a Save our Magnificent Meadows event.
Campfire cooking 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Saturday 21 May Laverock Law Cottages, Lowick, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: £2.50 per child ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Have you ever made a twister and then dipped it in lemon curd or chocolate spread? Join in this fun session with a wildlife treasure hunt and campfire cooking! Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867.
A tour of Weetslade nature reserve 11:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday 22 May Weetslade Country Park, Wideopen - Meet at entrance PRE BOOK: No COST: £2 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT Ponteland Group Mary Lee, a volunteer warden, will lead a tour of the site, pointing out the flowers, birds and butterflies which make this site their home. Contact: Rita Pearce, 01661 825 816.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise
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6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 22 & Sunday 29 May On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
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Wild Tots 10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 1 June Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Enjoy natural outdoor activities with your under 5s. Run by Sarah and Annie from Footprints on the Moon.
Marvellous marine life 10:00am - 2:30pm, Wednesday 1 June Old Low Light, North Shields PRE BOOK: No COST: Venue admission. Donations welcome. ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for some hands on marine activities, including crafts and wildlife-themed games. This is a Living Seas event.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 1 June On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
Fabulous flowers
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10:30am - 12:00pm, Thursday 2 June Jesmond Dene, Jesmond - Near Pet’s Corner PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Make a seed bomb to plant in your garden or in a plant pot to get some fabulous flowers of your own.
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NWT at the Park
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12:00pm - 2:00pm, Thursday 2 June Jesmond Dene, Jesmond - Near Pet’s Corner PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come and find out more about NWT’s work to protect our region’s wildlife and have a go at some fun games and activities.
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Breeding birds and dune flowers 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 2 June Ross Back Sands, Bamburgh - OS 75 131370 PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick and District Natural History Society A coastal walk in search of breeding bids and dune flowers. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
MARINELife: Course on identifying whales, dolphins & seabirds 10:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday 4 June Cresswell Village Hall, Cresswell, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £50 (£45 for members & volunteers) ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join MARINElife and NWT for a full day’s course to learn how to observe and identify whales, dolphins and seabird species that can be seen from shore and at sea around the UK coast. To book contact: Tricia Dendle at bookings@marine-life.org.uk. This is a Living Seas event.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 5 June On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
20 years on - the south east Scotland atlas
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7:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday 10 June Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £2 donation ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Bird Club Mark Holling will talk about the changes in the distribution of the breeding and wintering birds of south east Scotland in the newly published atlas. Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869.
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Hauxley open weekend
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Our public open weekend allows you the opportunity to see the progress we are making on our innovative new visitor centre and other site improvements. On Sunday there will also be tours of the new building. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Guide in the hide
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11:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday 11 June Druridge Pools Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A volunteer/staff member will be on hand to point out birds and other wildlife on the site and to provide information about the reserve. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
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In Focus
10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 12 June Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: In Focus An opportunity to try and buy a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at our popular Hauxley Nature Reserve.
Farne Islands boat trip 11:30am, Sunday 12 June Seahouses, Northumberland PRE BOOK: Yes COST: TBC ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group We’ll be joining Andrew from Serenity Boats for a great day out on the Farne Islands. For full details and costs contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 12 June On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
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A wander round Shibdon Pond
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Tuesday 14 June Shibdon Pond, Blaydon - Park behind Busy Bees Nursery PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group A guided walk to observe the wildlife on the reserve. Contact: Judy Summerson, 07811 927 330.
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Wildlife Watch: marvellous mammals 9:30am - 11:00am, Saturday 18 June Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us on the third Saturday of the month for fun wildlife activities and crafts, aimed at 5-12 year olds.
A visit to a magnificent meadow 11:30am - 1:30pm, Sunday 19 June Wall Town Quarry Greenhead - Meet at the quarry PRE BOOK: No COST: £2 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT Ponteland Group Naomi Waite will lead the exploration of this site of mixed botanical communities on calcareous and non-calcareous bedding. Contact: Rita Pearce, 01661 825 816.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 19 June On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
Hauxley Reserve
FREE
6:30pm, Monday 20 June Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Coquetmouth Group A walk around the reserve. Contact: Sue Swanston, 01665 711 177.
Bugs and botany at Cockle Park
FREE
10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 25 June Cockle Park, Northumberland - Meet at Cockle Park Farm PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria Join us to catch and identify insects and learn about plant research, including the Palace Leas Hay Meadow Experiment. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise
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6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 26 June On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Booked COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
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July
wonderful c s the action! Head to our As summer hots up, so doe or join ou ton ving Che 2nd July at East National Meadows Day on iting North exc e som got also ’ve k. We part of national marine wee the warme even further afield. Enjoy running so you can explore our first op g, hin Not ut Abo Ado Much to Northumberlandia to see e near Ki erv res in visit NWT’s Baketh end of the month. Why not bats, a and ths mo for tch Wa er. sive add an osprey or even an elu Wildlif t Eas th Nor doors. Don’t miss the evenings in the great out on 14th July!
North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 1 July North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: NWT/NEWT/NHSN Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Gosforth Nature Reserve exploration day
FREE
10:30am - 3:30pm, Saturday 2 July Gosforth Park Nature Reserve PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria An opportunity to learn about the fauna and flora at our reserve. Local experts will be on hand to talk to visitors about birds, plants, mammals and insects. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
National Meadows Day
FREE
11:00am - 3:30pm, Saturday 2 July East Chevington Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come along and celebrate the wonders of our native wildflowers and meadows. A day of walks, talks and wildflower crafts. This is a Save our Magnificent Meadows event.
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The miller’s loaf
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2:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday 3 July Heatherslaw Mill, Cornhill-on-Tweed PRE BOOK: No COST: £2.50 per child ORGANISED BY: North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Learn about farming and grain. We’ll then have the opportunity to tour the mill and bake our own bread. Contact: Harvest and Dave HarrisJones, 01289 388 867.
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Wild Tots 10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 6 July Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Enjoy natural outdoor activities with your under 5s. Run by Sarah and Annie from Footprints on the Moon.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 6 July On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
OSPREY WATCH Join us for Osprey Watch 2016 at Kielder. See the birds on the nest using telescopes and the live nestcam. Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions. Leaplish Waterside Park, behind the Boat Inn.
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For more details contact Kelly Hollings on 01434 240 365, or visit the blog, keilderospreys.wordpress.com
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Runs 10:30am - 4:30pm every Saturday & Sunday from the end of May through to the end of August. Plus Wednesdays during school summer holidays.
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Hay meadows and upland birds 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 7 July Barrowburn, N’land - Meet at Wedder Leap car park PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick and District Natural History Society A walk through the traditional hay meadows looking for flowers, birds and insects. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 8 July North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Hauxley open weekend
FREE
10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Our public open weekend allows you the opportunity to see the progress we are making on our innovative new visitor centre and other site improvements. On Sunday there will also be tours of the new building. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Guide in the hide
FREE
11:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday 9 July East Chevington Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A volunteer/staff member will be on hand to point out birds and other wildlife on the site and to provide information about the reserve. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
In Focus
FREE
10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 10 July Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: In Focus An opportunity to try and buy a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at our popular Hauxley Nature Reserve.
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Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise
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6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 13 July On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
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North East Wildlfe Photography Awards 2016
FREE
6:00pm - 8:30pm, Thursday 14 July Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT, NHSN, DWT, TVWT & AHP Join us to see the short-listed entries, announce the winners, open the exhibition and meet other photographers. Refreshments available. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
Wildlife Watch: beautiful butterflies 9:30am - 11:00am, Saturday 16 July Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us on the third Saturday of the month for fun wildlife activities and crafts, aimed at 5-12 year olds.
Breamish Valley
FREE
6:30pm, Monday 18 July Breamish Valley PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Coquetmouth Group Join us for a walk to look at flora and fauna. Contact: Sue Swanston, 01665 711 177.
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 20 July On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 22 July North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Willow weaving with a sea twist
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10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 27 July Northumberlandia PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Come along to learn about traditional uses of willow and how this relates to our maritime history. Make marine themed creations with willow and wool to take away with you. This is a Living Seas event.
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Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 27 July On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
Much Ado About Nothing 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Wednesday 27 July Northumberlandia PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £12 adults, £10 children/students/OAPs ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join the HandleBard’s 2016 Summer Tour for a unique open air performance of this Shakespeare classic. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. In case of rain, bring umbrellas and waterproofs.
FREE
Beach clean
1:30pm - 3:30pm, Thursday 28 July Seaton Sluice, Northumberland - Fountain Head car park PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Help us to protect marine wildlife! A shocking survey showed 95% of fulmars washed up in the North Sea had plastic in their stomachs. Help turn the tide on marine litter. Join us and make a real difference for wildlife. This is a Living Seas event.
Story time at Northumberlandia 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Friday 29 July Northumberlandia PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ahoy, me hearties! Calling all landlubbers, pirates and mermaids. Sit at the campfire with a hot chocolate and listen to stories from the high seas. Fancy dress optional. This is a Living Seas event.
Big Watch Weekend
FREE
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July Cresswell Village Hall, Cresswell, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust NWT are hosting a marine mammal fun weekend. Alongside the cetacean watch, there will be games and activities in the hall. This is a Living Seas event.
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Sunday 11 September
Support our runners at this prestigious half marathon, visit www.nwt.org.uk/ great-north-run for more information
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Volunteering Want to get involved? Anyone can volunteer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. With over 60 nature reserves, an active education and events programme and a busy office, we appreciate help from people just like you. Whether you are happy to get your hands dirty creating and maintaining habitats on our reserves, enjoy helping out at events, or want to join our busy office teams, we have a volunteering opportunity for you! Volunteers are an important part of NWT and we hope to give everyone a fun and rewarding experience. We have an action force of over 300 volunteers who contribute around 180 days of work for us each month. Whatever your background, we can hopefully find a position to match your interests and abilities.
How to sign up If you are interested, then visit our website here www.nwt.org. uk/current-opportunities to see our current volunteer roles and please complete the online volunteer enquiry form. Once you are registered we’ll then invite you to a New Volunteer Session. This gives you the opportunity to meet with NWT staff and volunteers to discuss the role(s) in more detail and to book onto a trial activity. New volunteer sessions are held once a month, usually on a Thursday.
Photo Š Jo Christie
Note: If you are already registered as a volunteer, you can log onto your online volunteer account to sign up for activities and tasks by visiting your profile on, www.MyVolunteerPage.com.
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August
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Treasure hunt 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Tuesday 2 August Weetslade Country Park - Picnic tables near car park PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us for a treasure hunt with a map and use your marine knowledge to answer the questions to find the wooden pieces. Put them together to make your prize! Age 5 and over.
Wild Tots 10:00am - 11:30am, Wednesday 3 August Northumberlandia - Visitor centre PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £4.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Enjoy natural outdoor activities with your under 5s. Run by Sarah and Annie from Footprints on the Moon.
Discovering rockpools 10:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesday 3 August Cresswell, Northumberland - Meet at the bottom of the beach steps, next to the Village Hall PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join NWT to discover the wonders of rockpooling on the beach at Cresswell. This is a Living Seas events.
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Our Reserves
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust has over 60 nature reserves across the region. From grasslands and woodlands to coastal and wetlands, throughout Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside. There’s bound to be one near you! To find your nearest reserve go to www.nwt.org.uk/reserves
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best of our region’s wildlife. Big Waters and see how a feast for swifts and month including summer mal tracks and trails. Or g to learn more about our too. Don’t miss Our ear and packed full of © John B
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Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 3 August On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Wednesday 3 August North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Wonderful Worms 10:00am - 11:30am, Thursday 4 August St Nicholas Park Reserve, Gosforth PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Build a wormery, then join us for a look around the park to see if we can find some worms and see what other mini-beasts might be hiding.
Photo © Steve Playle
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Discovering rockpools 10:30am - 12:30pm, Thursday 4 August Cullercoats - Meet outside RNLI at Cullercoats PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3, under 5s free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Fascinated by the marine world? Know your whelks from your winkles? Join NWT and learn more about the wonderful and weird creatures living on our shores. This is a Living Seas event.
Breeding birds and flowers 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 4 August East Chevington, Northumberland - OS 81 270985 PRE BOOK: No COST: Visitors/non members £1.50 ORGANISED BY: Alnwick and District Natural History Society A walk along the coast looking at wildlife on the lakes and in the dunes. Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614.
North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 5 August North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Purple hairstreak spotting at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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5:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday 6 August Gosforth Park Nature Reserve - Meet near reserve entrance PRE BOOK: No COST: Suggested donation £3 ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria Join reserve warden Paul Drummond for this drop in session to try and see purple hairstreak butterflies. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
A wander around Elba Park
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Tuesday 9 August Elba Park, Houghton-le-Spring - Meet in the car park PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group A guided walk to observe the wildlife in the park. Contact: Judy Summerson, 07811 927 330.
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6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 10 August On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
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North Sea pelagic cruise 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Wednesday 10 August North Sea - Royal Quays Marina, North Shields PRE BOOK: yes COST: £28.50 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.
Brilliant Birds 10:00am - 11:30am, Thursday 11 August St Nicholas Park Reserve, Gosforth PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Make a feeder, have a go at crafts to learn more about birds, then we’ll have a look around the park to see the varied bird life.
Moths at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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8:30pm - 10:15pm, Friday 12 August Gosforth Park Nature Reserve - Meet at reserve entrance PRE BOOK: No COST: Suggested donation £3 ORGANISED BY: Natural History Society of Northumbria Join county moth recorder Tom Tams and reserve warden Paul Drummond to catch and identify a range of common and rare moths. Contact: Hazel Makepeace, 0191 208 2790.
Hauxley open weekend
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Our public open weekend allows you the opportunity to see the progress we are making on our innovative new visitor centre and other site improvements. On Sunday there will also be tours of the new building. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Guide in the hide
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11:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday 13 August Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free, donations welcome ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust A volunteer/staff member will be on hand to point out birds and other wildlife on the site and to provide information about the reserve. This is a Dynamic Druridge event.
Footprints Festival 2016
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11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 13 August Northumberlandia PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £6 ORGANISED BY: Footprints on the Moon Join us for our second annual family festival in the magical woods at Northumberlandia. Enjoy music, drama and crafts in a stunning open air location where we will be exploring and creating in our natural surroundings. Contact: Annie and Sarah, 07523 570 770.
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In Focus
10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 14 August Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland PRE BOOK: No COST: Free ORGANISED BY: In Focus An opportunity to try and buy a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at our popular Hauxley Nature Reserve.
Animal tracks and trails 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Tuesday 16 August Weetslade Country Park - Picnic tables near car park PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £3 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Explore our collection of animal skins and skulls, and look for clues to decide which animal they belong to. Better still, make your own plaster cast footprint to take home!
Wildlife and osprey motor boat cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 17 August On Kielder Water - Meet at Calvert Trust reception at 17:30 PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £20 per person ORGANISED BY: NWT/Calvert Trust Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and with luck, our ospreys! Contact the Calvert Trust to book places on 01434 250 232, enquiries@calvert-kielder.com.
Wiggly water creatures 10:00am - 11:30am, Thursday 18 August St Nicholas Park Reserve, Gosforth PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Bring your wellies and do some pond dipping to discover the tiny creatures that live in water.
Our Wildlife 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 20 August Blagdon Hall, Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £8 adults, £5 children, under 5s free ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Join us to celebrate the wonderful wildlife of Northumberland! Hear about the conservation work our members, volunteers and supporters have helped us with and have a go for yourself. There will be talks, hands on workshops, drop in sessions and demonstrations.
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Happy hedgehogs
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10:00am - 11:30am, Thursday 25 August St Nicholas Park Reserve, Gosforth PRE BOOK: Yes COST: £5 ORGANISED BY: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Build an insect hotel to hold some food for hedgehogs that visit your garden, then join us on a minibeast hunt and look for signs of hedgehogs in the park.
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Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environment action club for kids. Watch membership costs from only £15 a year, or the whole family (two adults and up to four children) can join for as little as £4.50 per month. If you join Wildlife Watch as a member, you’ll get all sorts of exciting wildlife goodies throughout the year including four issues of Wildlife Watch magazine. Plus posters, stickers, activity books and more. We also have a really wild website which sends out a monthly e-newsletter full of wild ideas and nature-spotting tips. And the very best thing about Wildlife Watch is that you’ll be helping Northumberland Wildlife Trust to care for the wildlife where you live! Isn’t that great? Visit our website to learn more www.nwt.org.uk/discoverlearn/wildlife-watch
Wildlife Watch Groups and Activities • North Northumberland Wildlife Watch group meets every second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm at various venues (see each events for details). Sessions typically cost £2.50 per child (which includes all materials and refreshments). For further information or to join the group please contact Watch leaders Harvest and Dave HarrisJones on 01289 388 867. • NWT runs regular Wildlife Watch activities on Saturday mornings at Northumberlandia near Cramlington. Sessions start from just £4 and include all materials. Please note that all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • There are also various exciting activities throughout the school holidays for your budding wildlife enthusiasts. Check this guide or our website for details. Wildlife Watch sessions are suitable for children age 5-12 years old. Sessions are both indoors and outdoors so please wear appropriate warm, waterproof clothing and footwear.
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Reserves North Northumberland 1. Annstead Dunes 2. Holburn Moss 3. Ford Moss 4. Flodden Quarry 5. West Fleetham
South Northumberland 23. Beltingham River Gravels 24. Briarwood Banks 25. Close House Riverside 26. East Crindledykes Quarry 27. Greenlee Lough 28. Grindon Lough 29. Juliet’s Wood 30. Priestclose Wood 31. South Close Field 32. Tony’s Patch 33. Williamston
East Northumberland 6. Arnold Memorial 7. Big Waters 8. Cresswell Pond 9. Cresswell Foreshore 10. Druridge Pools 11. East Chevington 12. East Cramlington Pond 13. Evelyn Howick Memorial 14. Fencerhill Wood 15. Hauxley 16. Holywell Pond 17. Linton Lane 18. Newsham Pond 19. Northumberlandia 20. Prestwick Carr 21. St Nicholas Park 22. Weetslade Country Park
Central Northumberland 34. Bakethin 35. Barrow Burn Wood 36. Bell Crag Flow 37. Butterburn Flow 38. Falstone Moss 39. Fontburn 40. Goose’s Nest Bluebell Bank 41. Grasslees Burn Wood 42. Harbottle Crags 43. Holystone Burn 44. Holystone North Wood 45. Little Harle Pasture 46. Mill Burn 47. Whitelee Moor 48. Whittle Dene
Berwick upon Tweed
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Bamburgh
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A1
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Wooler A697
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Alnwick 35 42
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Kielder
Otterburn
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Rothbury
41 46
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A189
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Morpeth
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Amble
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A69
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Hexham
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Newcastle upon Tyne
A68 33
More info at www.nwt.org.uk/reserves