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North Northumberland Bird Club Contact: Liz Harrison, (01289) 388 869
Natural History Society of Northumbria Contact: Hazel Makepeace, (0191) 208 2790 Website: nhsn.ncl.ac.uk Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Contact: Martin Davison, (07962) 720 616 Website: ntbc.org.uk
Tel: (0191) 284 6884 Email: mail@northwt.org.uk Web: www.nwt.org.uk
@NorthWildlife NorthWildlife Registered in England & Wales Registered Company No. 717813 Registered Charity No. 221819
Come and find out more about NWT’s work to protect our region’s wildlife and have a go at some seasonal fun games and activities. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of materials. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tue 3rd Thu 5th
Tina Whiffen from Northumberland Bat Group will tell us about the different species of bat found in and around Gateshead.
Join us as we take part in the Marine Conservation Society’s annual beach clean with the data going towards a report on the state of marine litter on beaches around Britain. Bring sturdy footwear for walking along the beach and protection from the elements (wind or sun!). Equipment will be provided, including gloves and litter pickers. 6
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Discovering the birds of Druridge Bay 09:30 - 13:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5
Mon 6th Tue 7th Tue 14th
Join local bird expert Tom Cadwallender on a 10 kilometer guided walk from Cresswell Pond to Hauxley Nature Reserve to identify the many different birds that can be found along the fabulous Druridge Bay coastline. Meet at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre at 09:30 for transport down to Cresswell Pond.
Photography Workshop 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £35
Join Jason Friend, award-winning landscape photographer, on a special 1 day landscape photography tuition course at Hauxley on Druridge Bay. Any level of experience welcome and any type of camera. Visit Jason’s website to find out more about his photography skills, jasonfriend.co.uk.
Mon 4th
Fun Halloween themed activities for children aged 5 - 12. Create some masterpieces to take away with you. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Halloween at hauxley 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
Tue 5th
Get your pumpkins ready and have a go at batty Halloween crafts. All materials will be provided, including pumpkins. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We will be inside, but please dress appropriately for the weather.
Waxcaps - Grassland Jewels 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’ Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
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Halloween at hauxley 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
FREE
Come and find out more about NWT’s work to protect our region’s wildlife and have a go at some seasonal fun games and activities. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of materials. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Winter Arrivals in The Bay 13:30 - 16:30 | Budle Bay, Bamburgh | Non-members £1.50
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A walk in the Budle Bay area looking at the wintering wildfowl. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
The Kielder Ospreys 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50 An illustrated talk by Joanna Dailey about the ospreys.
Tim Mason will talk about this section of the coast and what it is possible to see there. 3
Illustrated talk by Dr Anne Wilson followed by refreshments.
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Siberian dream - in search of the Ross’s Gull 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion | Non-members £2
Well known local ornithologist Graham Bell will give an illustrated presentation of his personal quest for the Ross’s Gull. This will be preceded by a short AGM. Refreshments available. All welcome.
In Focus 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
FREE
In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try before you buy.
The Butterfly Bridge Project in Derwent Valley 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2
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Colin Douglas and Noel Adamson will show us a film about the history of the Butterfly Bridge at Winlaton Mill in the Derwent Valley and tell us about some of the wildlife in the area.
Wildlife Tracks & Signs 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’ Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
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John Steele has a lifetime’s knowledge of Northumbrian wildlife. He will help us to recognise what’s about in the countryside from the evidence they leave behind.
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HAUXLEY WILDLIFE DISCOVERY CENTre, STRAW BUILDINGS AND VOLUNTEERS 19:30 - 21:00 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3
Alex Lister will talk about how this amazing centre was built and what is taking place there now. 3
Arctic Terns 19:30 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2 Illustrated talk by Dr. Chris Redfern followed by refreshments.
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Swans and Otters 13:30 - 16:30 | The Tweed Estuary, Berwick | Non-members £1.50
A walk along the estuary observing the wildlife. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. 4
Terns 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50
An illustrated talk about terns by Ian Robson, Northumberland Coast AONB.
Fun Halloween themed activities for children aged 5 - 12. Create some masterpieces to take away with you. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Nwt at the Park 10:00 - 15:30 | Pet’s Corner - Jesmond Dene | FREE
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A photographic journey by Charles Everitt along the seashore between Longniddry and Tantallon Castle covering the flora, fauna and landscape. Refreshments available. All welcome.
Fun Halloween themed activities for children aged 5 - 12. Create some masterpieces to take away with you. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
october Ian Glendinning will give a wonderful illustrated talk about a country he has visited over 50 times.
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Forthshore - East Lothian’s coastline 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion | Non-members £2
Halloween at hauxley 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
Ron McCombe, a well-known wildlife photographer, will show us his most recent presentation largely based in Northumberland and the Borders.
NAMIBIA - BIRDS AND MAMMALS 19:30 - 21:00 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3
Joanna Dailey, Kielder Water’s expert volunteer, will tell us about the ospreys at Kielder in 2017.
Shaun Hackett from Northumberland National Park has long had a love for these brilliant fungi, which he will share with us.
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Breeding Birds of the Farnes in the 19th Century 19:30 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2
Thu 7th
In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try before you buy.
Wildlife Photography 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’ Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
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Batty about Halloween 10:30 - 11:30 | Northumberlandia - Visitor Centre | £5 per child
FREE
Bats about Gateshead 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2
An Osprey World 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2
Fun Halloween themed activities for children aged 5 - 12. Create some masterpieces to take away with you. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A walk through the wood looking for signs of autumn. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. No dogs please.
In Focus 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try before you buy.
THE BIRDS OF NORTHUMBERLAND’S COASTAL AREaS 19:30 - 21:00 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3
Halloween at hauxley 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
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Autumn in the Forest 13:30 - 16:30 | Thrunton Woods - Car Park | Non-members £1.50
FREE
Wed 29th
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Fri 13th
An illustrated talk by Mr and Mrs Porrett followed by refreshments.
An illustrated talk about Holy Island by Andrew Craggs, Senior Reserve Manager at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. Refreshments available. All welcome.
North Sea pelagic cruise 18:00 - 22:00 | Royal Quays Marina, North Shields | £30
Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a fourhour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds. This trip is run jointly by Northern Experience Wildlife Tours, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Natural History Society of Northumbria. Please note we will be leaving promptly at 18:00.
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The Flowering desert flowers of Namaqualand north of Cape Town 19:30 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2
Lindisfarne 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion | Non-members £2
FREE
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Marine craft activities 14:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
Get creative and join the fun for marine crafts and activities. Aimed at ages 5-10.
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Come along and get creative - prizes for the best children’s and best family sandcastle. No dogs please. Teams of up to 6.
Nwt at the Park 10:00 - 15:30 | Pet’s Corner - Jesmond Dene | FREE
Shaun Hackett will give a fascinating illustrated talk about the spiders we see in and outside our homes.
Great British Beach Clean 14:30 - 16:30 | Cresswell Foreshore - Car Park | FREE
Sandcastle competition 10:00 - 12:00 | Druridge Bay Country Park | £3 per entry
Dynamic Druridge project events funded by Heritage Lottery Fund.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd Garden House St Nicholas Park Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT
capturing our coast 19:00 - 21:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3
An illustrated talk about the Capturing Our Coast project. Aimed at age 12+. Refreshments included. NWT members only.
Visit www.nwt.org.uk/local-groups for more information.
Stay in touch
Fascinated by the marine world? Know your whelks from your winkles? Join the NWT Living Seas team and learn more about the wonderful and weird creatures living on our shores. No dogs please.
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SPIDERS ON YOUR DOORSTEP 19:30 - 21:00 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3
In Focus 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
Sun 10th
Friends of Briardene Contact: Steve Stone, (0191) 251 2149 Website: friendsofbrierdene.org.uk
Border Natural History Society Contact: Lee Hollings, (01434) 221 284 Website: bordernats.wordpress.com
Rockpooling 10:00 - 12:00 | Cresswell Foreshore | £3
Northumberland Astronomical Society (NASTRO) will show you how to view our local star, the sun, safely. Specialist telescopes will be available along with astronomers to ensure that you are able to observe the sun, sunspots, prominences, filaments and other features of our closest stellar neighbour! (weather permitting). DO NOT OBSERVE THE SUN DIRECTLY! Major injury or blindness can occur if you do not take precautions.
Contact 01665 568 234 for more details.
Tue 12th
Berwick Wildlife Group Contact: Molly Hardie, (01289) 332 655 Website: berwickwildlifegroup.org.uk
Alnwick Wildlife Group Contact: Richard Poppleton, (01665) 578 346 Website: alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk
An amble along the Gateshead Quayside to see kittiwakes and lots of other wildlife. Please ensure all dogs are on leads.
FREE
Druridge Bay Past and Present 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50
£3, includes refreshments. NWT members only.
Wed 13th
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Alnwick & District Natural History Society Contact: Coral Turnbull, (01665) 602 614 Website: adnhs.org.uk
NWT Ponteland Group Contact: Mary Lee, (01670) 503 248 Website: pontelandwildlife.wixsite. com/pontelandwildlife
Wed 9th
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FREE Wildlife Walk at Gateshead Quayside 18:30 - 20:00 | Gateshead Quayside - South Shore Road Car Park | FREE 2
Thu 10th
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NWT Coquetmouth Group Contact: Sue Swanston, (01665) 711 177
Solar Observing with NASTRO 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
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Local groups
Northumberland Astronomical Society (NASTRO) will show you how to view our local star, the sun, safely. Specialist telescopes will be available along with astronomers to ensure that you are able to observe the sun, sunspots, prominences, filaments and other features of our closest stellar neighbour! (weather permitting). DO NOT OBSERVE THE SUN DIRECTLY! Major injury or blindness can occur if you do not take precautions.
Use the clues provided to follow the trail, locate and collect your treasure pieces. Put the pieces together to make something special for you to take home. Not suitable for under 3s. Suitable footwear/clothing required as you may be walking on uneven paths. No toilets or washing facilities on site. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
A walk around the former gravel ponds observing the wildfowl. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
The new WDC wildlife group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 19:00 (starting August 2017) at Hauxley WDC for talks and walks.
Sun 17th
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.
FREE
Solar Observing with NASTRO 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
Treasure hunt 10:00 - 12:00 | Weetslade Country Park | £3 per child
Tue 24th
Dynamic Druridge Event
Northumberland Astronomical Society (NASTRO) will show you how to view our local star, the sun, safely. Specialist telescopes will be available along with astronomers to ensure that you are able to observe the sun, sunspots, prominences, filaments and other features of our closest stellar neighbour! (weather permitting). DO NOT OBSERVE THE SUN DIRECTLY! Major injury or blindness can occur if you do not take precautions.
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Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre Group
A talk by Barry Mead about recent archaeology.
Wed 25th
Living Seas Event
NWT is hosting a marine mammal fun weekend at Cresswell. Spot dolphins and more on the cetacean watch and enjoy marine activities. Stop by to learn more about the varied marine life on our coast.
FREE
Thu 26th
Online Booking
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Big Watch Weekend 10:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell Foreshore | FREE
In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try before you buy.
Fri 27th
Training Course
NWT is hosting a marine mammal fun weekend at Cresswell. Spot dolphins and more on the cetacean watch and enjoy marine activities. Stop by to learn more about the varied marine life on our coast.
FREE
Illustrated Talk by Ron McBeath followed by refeshments.
Geese and Ducks 13:30 - 16:30 | Branton Ponds - Car Park | Non-members £1.50
Thu 2nd
Wildlife Talk
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Big Watch Weekend 10:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell Foreshore | FREE
In Focus 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
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Mon 4th
Children’s Activity
Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a fourhour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds. This trip is run jointly by Northern Experience Wildlife Tours, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Natural History Society of Northumbria. Please note we will be leaving promptly at 18:00.
Tue 5th
Guided Walk
NWT Gateshead Group Contact: Judy Summerson, (07811) 927 330 Website: gatesheadwildlifegroup.weebly.com
Join the HandleBards’ 2017 Summer Tour for a unique open air performance of this Shakespeare classic at Northumberlandia. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. In case of rain, bring waterproofs. Doors open 17:00, performance starts 18:30.
Fri 15th
Family Event
Sun 6th
Please be aware that if you need to cancel your attendance to one of NWT’s chargeable events with fewer 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.
Sat 5th
www.nwt.org.uk/whats-on to book!
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The handlebards - As You Like It 17:00 - 22:00 | Northumberlandia | £15 / under 12 free
Fascinated by the marine world? Know your whelks from your winkles? Join the NWT Living Seas team and learn more about the wonderful and weird creatures living on our shores. No dogs please.
Solar Observing with NASTRO 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
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NWT Coquetdale Group Contact: Lorna Aiken, (01669) 640 237
Come along to Weetslade and make your very own plaster cast animal print. Check out our skins and skulls to see if you can identify what they are. Not suitable for under 3s. Suitable footwear/clothing required as you may be walking on uneven paths. No toilets or washing facilities on site. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Most of our 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.
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Nature trail and plaster casts 10:00 - 12:00 | Weetslade Country Park | £3 per child
North Sea pelagic cruise 18:00 - 22:00 | Royal Quays Marina, North Shields | NWT members £30
Online booking
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A walk through the woods in search of woodland birds.Please wear appropriate clothing and bring binoculars.
Tue 12th
Supported by over 12,000 individual members, over 300 volunteers, 29 corporate members and sponsors in the region, NWT manages and protects critical species and habitats at nature reserves and local sites throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
Flora and Fauna of the Woods 13:30 - 16:30 | Hepburn Woods - Car Park | Non-members £1.50
Wed 27th
One of 47 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, NWT has campaigned for nature conservation for over 45 years. We aim to inform, educate and involve people of all ages and backgrounds in protecting their environment in favour of wildlife and conservation.
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) is the largest environmental charity in the region, working to safeguard all native wildlife.
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About Northumberland Wildlife Trust
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Welcome to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s latest What’s On guide, providing you with a handy monthly view of all our events and activities and those of our partner groups across the region. There’s something for everyone and we hope this guide will inspire you to get outside and get closer to nature!
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The Magical World of Mushrooms 19:30 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2
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Rockpooling 12:00 - 14:00 | Cresswell Foreshore | £3
In Focus 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | FREE
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In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try before you buy.
Isle of May 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2
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David Steel, warden for the Isle, will tell us about the conservation issues and the work he is doing to protect the Isle for wildlife.
Sea-watching at Kielder 19:30 - 22:00 | St James’ Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
Martin Davison is well known in the North East birding world. While Kielder seems an unlikely place to go sea watching, he will reveal some unusual visitors to Kielder Water. This is our Christmas meeting so there will be our annual quiz, plus nibbles!
Santa’s grotto 10:30 - 14:30 | Northumberlandia - Visitor centre | £8 per child
Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good! Christmas themed trail and hot chocolate included. Please wrap up warm and wear waterproofs if the weather is wet. Booking slots with Santa will be 10 mins per family.
Santa’s grotto 10:30 - 14:30 | Northumberlandia - Visitor centre | £8 per child
Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good! Christmas themed trail and hot chocolate included. Please wrap up warm and wear waterproofs if the weather is wet. Booking slots with Santa will be 10 mins per family.
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Northumberland Astronomical Society
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and is the UK’s leading environment action club for kids.
Northumberlandia Thursday 3rd august, 17:00 - 22:00
Activities, walks, talks and courses for all ages throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
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.
(Doors open 17:00, performance starts 18:30)
Kielder Osprey Watch Join us behind the Boat Inn at Kielder Waterside (formally Leaplish Waterside Park) to observe the beautiful Kielder ospreys.
We also have a really wild website which sends out a monthly e-newsletter full of wild ideas and naturespotting 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?
You can see all the action close up through a live camera feed and even spot the birds on their nest using high powered telescopes with trained volunteers. Osprey Watch will run from 11:00 to 16:30 every Saturday, Sunday and Monday from the 15th April until the birds migrate, usually at the end of August.
Find out more at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk
Visit www.kielderospreys.wordpress.com to find out all about the birds and their progress.
North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group
Free, but donations welcome!
The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company. They pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costumes necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe. Join their all-female troupe at Northumberlandia for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It! In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos and a great deal of laughter.
tickets Standard - £15 under 12s - FREE
A Beginners guide to astronomy at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre NASTRO (Northumberland Astronomical Society) invites you to come along and see what astronomy is all about. Enjoy a half hour presentation on the Northumberland night sky, followed by a look at the stars through the telescope in the observatory (weather permitting). Do you have questions about buying your first telescope? Own one already and need some pointers to get you started? Or fancy a new astronomy related challenge, then come along and see us. There will be kit on display and members on hand to explain how it all works, including the research grade telescope in our observatory. Please note: Observing is dependent on the weather and please remember to wear clothing suitable to the conditions.
To book and find out more, visit: www.nwt.org.uk/handlebards
Saturday 21 October 19:00 - 20:00 20:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 22:00
Join the group for seasonal wildlife days aimed at children aged 5-12 years. Venue: Laverock Law Cottages, Lowick
Sunday 22 October 19:00 - 20:00 20:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 22:00
Group leaders: Harvest & David Harris-Jones Contact: (01289) 388 867
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August - December 2017
Wildlife Events & Activities
what’s on
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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including many free events! 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
North Northumberland 1. Annstead Dunes 2. Holburn Moss 3. Ford Moss 4. Flodden Quarry 5. West Fleetham 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
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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
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Anyone can volunteer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. With over 60 nature reserves, an active events programme and a busy office, we appreciate help from people just like you.
Come and join us for an osprey and wildlife motor boat cruise around Kielder Water. Enjoy a two-hour guided trip around the lake to take in as much wildlife as we can, hopefully including our iconic ospreys.
Whether you are happy to get your hands dirty creating and maintaining habitats on our reserves, enjoy helping out at events, or want to help at our new Wildlife Discovery Centre at Hauxley, 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 find a position to match your interests and abilities.
How to sign up
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.
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Park and ride service from Amble, running every 20 minutes Come and see the new Wildlife Discovery Centre, one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the North East! We have 4 miles of walks, 6 hides, a children’s play area, gift shop and The Lookout Café, with its fantastic views across the Bay. On this special weekend, we have a number of extra activities planned, so do come along and have a go…
To book Contact Calvert Trust on: (01434) 250 232.
Visit the website for more details of activities and timings: nwt.org.uk/whats-on
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Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in August during the School summer holidays for wildlife activities for your budding nature enthusiasts. We’ll have lots of great activities to get children aged 5-12 up-close and involved with nature including mini beast hunts, small mammal walks, bird watching and other wildlife themed fun.
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16 & 17 September, 10am to 5pm
PRICE £23 per person (Payment is required at time of booking.)
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Showcasing nature for all the family
You will be transported in our covered motor boat operated by experienced Calvert Trust staff and accompanied by knowledgeable Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteers.
when 18:00 - Wednesday 2 August 13:30 - Sunday 6 August 15:30 - Sunday 6 August 18:00 - Wednesday 9 August 18:00 - Wednesday 16 August
If you are interested, then visit our website to see our current volunteer roles and please complete the online volunteer enquiry form at www.nwt.org.uk/current-opportunities.
To book visit: nwt.org.uk/whats-on
school holiday fun
Motorboat Cruises
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Northern Soul on The Taming of The Shrew
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“Bags of energy, good humour and tight teamwork”
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“Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny”
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More info at www.nwt.org.uk/reserves Photo: Glynis Shaw
■ A copy of ‘Roebuck’, NWT’s own full colour wildlife magazine, three times a year, packed with local features and national news.
■ Member-only access to hides at Hauxley, Big Waters and Holywell Pond. ■ Plus extended opening hours at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. Best of all, as a member, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to safeguard some of the finest countryside and wildlife in the United Kingdom for yourself and future generations to enjoy. Photo: Matthew Roberts
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■ A full colour guide to NWT’s 60 nature reserves.
■ Information on volunteering opportunities.
16 & 17 December, 11:00am to 4:00pm
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.
Membership costs from just £3 per month and includes:
■ Monthly e-newsletters.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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NWT relies on the generosity of its members, with every penny remaining in the region and being used to protect wildlife and green spaces throughout Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.
■ A copy of our Wildlife Gardening leaflet to help you make your garden more wildlife friendly.
1 hour sessions start at 11am and 1pm.
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Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good!
To book visit: www.nwt.org.uk/whats-on
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