NWT What's On August - December 2019

nwt.org.uk

Join us today

Motorboat Cruises

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.

Activities, walks, talks and courses for all ages throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Membership costs from just £3 per month and includes:

Matthew Roberts

Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

■ A guide to NWT’s 60 nature reserves.

■ A copy of ‘Roebuck’, NWT’s own full colour wildlife magazine, three times a year, packed with local features and national news.

■ A copy of our Wildlife Gardening leaflet to help you make your garden more wildlife friendly.

Kielder Osprey Watch Join us behind the Boat Inn at Kielder Waterside to observe the beautiful Kielder ospreys.

■ Information on volunteering opportunities.

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.

■ Member-only access to hides at Hauxley, Big Waters and Holywell Pond.

Osprey Watch will run from 10:30 to 17:00 every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday until 18 August.

■ Plus extended opening hours at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre.

Visit www.kielderospreys.wordpress.com to find out all about the birds and their progress.

■ Monthly e-newsletters.

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.

Kids Summer Events

Wildlife and Osprey

Free, but donations welcome!

Katrina Martin/2020VISION

For further information on membership visit our website nwt.org.uk/membership or contact NWT on (0191) 284 6884.

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.

You will be transported in our covered motor boat operated by experienced Calvert Kielder staff and accompanied by knowledgeable Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteers.

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley, NE65 0JR

JULY Wed 17 - 18:00 Wed 24 - 18:00 Sat 27 - 13:30 Wed 31 - 18:00

Animal Tracks and Trails - £4 per child Thursday 1 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Friday 23 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Learn how to identify animal tracks and look for signs of animal activity by looking at real evidence on the reserve and by following artificial, pre-laid trails. Take home a plaster cast of your favourite footprint!

Suitable for ages 7-16.

AUGUST Sat 3 - 13:30 Wed 7 - 18:00 Sat 10 - 13:30 Wed 14 - 18:00 Sat 17 - 13:30 Wed 21 - 18:00 Sat 24 - 13:30

Bird Bingo - £4 per child Thursday 1 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Thursday 8 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Thursday 22 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Join us for a short walk around the reserve spotting as many birds as we can and ticking them off our spotting sheets as we go. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Minibeast Hunt - £4 per child

PRICE £23 per person (Payment is required at time of booking.)

Friday 2 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Thursday 8 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Friday 9 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Thursday 15 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Thursday 15 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Friday 16 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Thursday 22 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Thursday 29 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Thursday 29 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Friday 30 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.

Suitable for ages 5-12.

To book Contact Calvert Kielder on: (01434) 250 232

Owl Pellet Dissection - £4 per child

August - December 2019

Friday 2 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Friday 9 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Friday 16 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Friday 23 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Friday 30 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Wildlife Events & Activities

what’s on Photo: Forestry Commission England

Our reserves North Northumberland 1. Arnold Memorial 2. Annstead Dunes 3. Evelyn Howick Memorial 4. Holburn Moss 5. Ford Moss 6. Flodden Quarry East Northumberland 7. Big Waters 8. Cresswell Pond 9. Cresswell Foreshore 10. Druridge Pools 11. East Chevington 12. East Cramlington Pond 13. Fencerhill Wood 14. Hauxley 15. Holywell Pond 16. Linton Lane 17. Newsham Pond 18. Northumberlandia 19. Prestwick Carr 20. St Nicholas Park 21. Weetslade Country Park

South Northumberland 22. Beltingham River Gravels 23. Briarwood Banks 24. Close House Riverside 25. East Crindledykes Quarry 26. Greenlee Lough 27. Grindon Lough 28. Juliet’s Wood 29. Priestclose Wood 30. South Close Field 31. Tony’s Patch 32. Whittle Dene 33. Williamston

Volunteering

Central Northumberland 34. Bakethin 35. Barrow Burn Wood 36. Bell Crag Flow 37. Benshaw Moor 38. Butterburn Flow 39. Falstone Moss 40. Fontburn 41. Grasslees Burn Wood 42. Harbottle Crags 43. Holystone Burn 44. Holystone North Wood 45. Mill Burn 46. Whitelee Moor

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.

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 If you are interested, then visit our website to see our current volunteer roles and please complete the online volunteer enquiry form at nwt.org.uk/volunteer.

Berwick upon Tweed

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.

Bamburgh Wooler

A1

Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington, NE23 8AU Clarts ‘n’ Crafts - £6.50 per child

Join us monthly at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre where In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try for free before you buy.

10:00 - 16:00 each of the following Sundays: • 11 August • 8 September • 13 Ocotober • 10 November • 8 December

Your chance to speak out about extinction and climate change in the North East

Thursday 17th October, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Tickets: £5.00

Explore Northumberlandia - £2 per child

Students: £2.50

City Campus East Business & Law Building, Lecture Theatre 001, Northumbria University, NE2 1UY Join a panel of experts including, North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll to discuss how to avert an environmental crisis that will affect everybody. Chaired by BBC Look North’s Adrian Pitches.

panelists

A697

Alnwick A1068

Amble Rothbury

A68

Otterburn Morpeth A68

A1

Alan Charlton Eco-campaigner with Extinction Rebellion Durham

A19 A69

Hexham

A69 A686

Minibeast Safari - £3 per child Tuesday 27 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Tuesday 27 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Wednesday 28 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 28 August , 13:00 - 14:00 Come and explore at Northumberlandia and see which minibeasts live amongst the dead wood and leaves in the woodland and out in the meadow.

Tickets available from the café.

Tuesday 20 August, 10:00 - 11:00 Join us for this fun creative canvas painting workshop.

Suitable for ages 5+. Booking: artventurers.co.uk.

A189

A696

Tuesday 6 August, 11:00 - 14:00 Come and be active as you walk around the site, following the self-led question trail around the ‘Lady of the North’. Tickets available from the café.

Minecraft Canvas Art - £8.50 per child

A1

Kielder

Wednesday 7 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 7 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Wednesday 14 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 14 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Wednesday 21 August, 11:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 21 August, 13:00 - 14:00 Woodland based activities at Northumberlandia.

Booking: forestfriends2018@outlook.com.

Newcastle upon Tyne A68

More info at nwt.org.uk/reserves

Photo: Peter Ernst

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 MyVolunteerPage.com.

FREE EVENT

Jamie Driscoll Newly elected North of Tyne Mayor

Dr Mike Jeffries Associate Professor in Ecology, Northumbria University

Mike Pratt Chief Executive, Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Anne-Marie Trevelyan Conservative MP for Berwick upon Tweed

info & booking: nwt.org.uk/big-wild-debate

Treasure Hunt - £3 per child Tuesday 13 August, 11:00 - 14:00 Follow clues as you explore the woodland and find treasure along the way. Make a woodland animal sculpture from the treasure to take away with you.

For more information and booking visit:

nwt.org.uk/events

8

Border Natural History Society Anne Middleton | bordernats.wordpress.com

9

Friends of Brierdene Steve Stone | (0191) 251 2149 | friendsofbrierdene.org.uk

10

Friends of Red House Ramble Cheryl Savage | (0191) 297 2973 | redhouseramble.org.uk

North Northumberland Bird Club Liz Harrison | (01289) 388 869

13

Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Martin Davison | (07962) 720 616 | ntbc.org.uk

Registered in England & Wales Registered Company No. 717813 Registered Charity No. 221819

Join the HandleBard’s 2019 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 17:30, performance starts 18:30.

Introduction to Autumn Bird Identification 10:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Sat 19

Improve your identification of autumn birds using sight and sound as we walk around the reserve. This is an outdoor event, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring binoculars, a notebook and pen if you have them. Telescopes and guide books are provided. Age 16+ only.

12

An illustrated talk by Iain Robson, Northumberland Coast AONB. All welcome. Guide dogs only.

Join artists Geoffrey and Sarah Bradford on a one day tutored printmaking course.

Learn techniques including soft cut lino, press print, mono print and other easy to learn processes. Bring along photographs of your favourite subjects and turn them into beautiful images. You will take home several pieces of work from the course together with skills you have learned to use again and again. Age 16+ only.

East Chevington in Autumn 14:00 - 15:00 | East Chevington Nature Reserve - Turning circle | Free

Sun 22

Come and learn about our Restorng Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.

Framed wildlife prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood. Artist, Diane Patterson, will be available all day to answer any questions.

Booking: nwt.org.uk/handlebards

Mon 4 Tue 5 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9

Plants of the Himalayas 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

2

A Reflection on Bird Crime 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

12

Kelly Hollings will talk about the water vole project she runs at Kielder. There is also a visit to Kielder on the 16th October to see the project.

Helen Lister from Durham Wildlife Trust will tell us about the plants of the Himalayas.

Tue 12

1

Wed 27

Restoring Ratty 19:30 - 20:30 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Discovering the Birds of Druridge Bay 09:30 - 15:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £10

Join former wildlife guide, Jenna Berry, on a 10 km 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.

Big wild debate 19:00 - 21:00 | Northumbria University | £5, Students £2.50

Your chance to speak out about extinction and climate change in the North East.

Join a panel of experts, including North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll, to discuss what can be done to avert an environmental crisis that will affect everybody.

Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £45

6

Swift boxes in new build housing 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

2

The Return of Ospreys to the Borders 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

6

Graham Sorri will tell us about his project to help nesting swifts in newly built houses in Morpeth.

Tony Lightley has worked for Forest and Land Scotland (formerly Forest Enterprise Scotland) for many years and has detailed insights into the changes in distribution of the iconic ospreys in the Border counties.

1

Flowers of the Dolomites 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s Hall, Ponteland | £2

4

A Beginner’s Guide to British Deer 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2.50

5

Philip Hanmer will give an illustrated talk on Australia’s flora , fauna and birds.

An illustrated talk by John Richards. All welcome (includes refreshments).

Jenna Berry of Northumberland Wildlife Trust will talk about the identification and ecology of deer in Britain. She will then explore whether deer management, both lethal and non-lethal, is necessary.

Introduction to Owls and Owl Pellets 10:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £15

Take part in our public consultation on improving East Chevington Nature Reserve as part of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Catch My Drift project. Staff from JBA Consulting will formally present their masterplan ideas and explain the reasoning behind them and then be on hand to answer questions and discuss suggestions. Drop in to Hauxley from 23/10 until 06/11 to view the proposals and pass on any feedback to NWT staff.

This workshop covers the owls of the UK, their identification, biology and ecology followed by a session on owl pellet dissection where we will learn how to identify and record the contents of a pellet. Age 16+ only.

Northumberlandia Christmas Weekend 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | Free entry, £3 parking

Stalls selling a range of goods from crafts to food, music performances, plus fun activities for all the family to enjoy. Northumberland Wildlife Trust Christmas crafts and fundraising activities outside the visitor centre. Charges for some activities.

Dogs are welcome on a lead.

Creatures of the Night 19:00 - 21:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Join us for a walk around the reserve in search of bats and other nocturnal creatures. There will also be an opportunity to check our camera traps to see what has been lurking on the reserve during the night. Includes a short talk about bats.

Join us for a walk around the reserve in search of bats and other nocturnal creatures. There will also be an opportunity to check our camera traps to see what has been lurking on the reserve during the night. Includes a short talk about bats.

6

‘Spirit of Nature’ storytelling and trail 11:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | £3

Take part in the self-led autumnal themed trail as you explore the woodland. Then join storyteller Jim Grant in our woodland storytelling area, to hear stories from the ‘Spirit of Nature’. Tickets are available from the café.

This one day course will show you how to turn your ideas into creative designs using readily available materials such as magazines, newspaper, gift wrap and photographs. Please bring along a photograph of any landscape or wildlife that you might find inspiring. Equipment and materials will be supplied. All abilities are welcome. Age 16+ only.

This one day course will show you how to turn your ideas into creative designs using readily available materials such as magazines, newspaper, gift wrap and photographs. Please bring along a photograph of any landscape or wildlife that you might find inspiring. Equipment and materials will be supplied and all abilities are welcome. Age 16+ only.

Western Australia’s Natural History 19:30 - 20:30 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome. All materials supplied. Age 16+ only.

Introduction to Collage 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25

An illustrated talk by local ornithologist John Lumby. All welcome. Guide dogs only.

december

An illustrated talk by Charles Everitt, award winning photographer and wildlife crime officer. No age restrictions. Guide dogs only.

november

Diane Patterson - Art Exhibition 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free

Kevin O’Hara from the Vincent Wildlife Trust will give us up-to-date information on pine marten signs and sightings in our area, particularly in the light of recent evidence from the Kyloe Woods.

Improve your identification of autumn birds using sight and sound as we walk around the reserve. This is an outdoor event, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring binoculars, a notebook and pen if you have them. Telescopes and guide books provided. Age 16+ only.

20 Years of WeBs and counting 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

Liz Clark will give some basic facts about hedgehogs. She will then cover the work of the Northumberland Hedgehog Rescue Trust, telling how it was set up and describing its daily work. Finally, Liz will explain why hedgehogs are endangered and what everyone can do to help them.

Introduction to Collage 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25

Introduction to Autumn Bird Identification 10:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Our Chairman, George Dodds, has been counting coastal wildfowl on the North Northumberland coast for more than 20 years and he’ll talk about the highlights and the changes he’s seen over time.

Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5

Adults: £16 (on the door - £18) Under 10s: Free (with paying adult)

12

Creatures of the Night 19:00 - 21:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Join us for a guided walk to observe the species seen at this time of year including migratory birds. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Parking is available on the unclassified road opposite the Red Row turning.

Date: Thursday 22nd August Time: 18:30 - 21:30 (doors 17:30)

Madagascar: A Family Odyssey 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

Sat 7

Spiders on the Doorstep 13:30 - 15:30 | Corsenside Parish Hall, West Woodburn | £5

Pine Martens in Northumberland 19:30 - 21:30 | St. James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

Gwen Potter will give an overview of the National Trust’s plans to help wildlife and nature flourish on its newly acquired land of Tughall Mill. Gwen will also outline how the Trust intends to link Tughall Mill to land it has looked after for many years.

Catch My Drift Project – Masterplan Proposals 15:00 - 16:30 & 17:00 - 20:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free

Come and learn about our Restorng Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.

Introduction to Printmaking 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25

Venue: Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington, NE23 8AU

Talk by Liz Clark from Northumberland Hedgehog Rescue Trust (includes refreshments).

An illustrated talk by Louise Hislop about British bees. All welcome (includes refreshments).

Mon 2

Fri 17

The Red Alert Project will discuss the status of red squirrels in the north of England.

5

Thu 5

2

Small, Spiky and Seriously Endangered 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2.50

Mark Childs will talk about the forestry in our area and future re-planting plans.

Tue 3

Sat 28 Tue 1 Thu 3 Sat 5

Mindfulness meditation providing a valuable antidote to day-to-day stresses and busy weekends. Led by Michael Atkinson, Director of School of Mindfulness.

Red Squirrels in the North of England 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

Mon 7 Tue 8

A Day of Mindfulness 10:00 - 15:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £40, £30 concessions

Wed 16

Fri 11

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia. Learn about the wildlife and the site whilst enjoying the fresh air and benefits of walking. Tickets available from the café, includes tea or coffee.

Druridge Pools 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavillion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

Wed 25

Tel: (0191) 284 6884 Email: events@northwt.org.uk Web: nwt.org.uk

explore northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3

the handlebards - the tempest 17:30 - 21:30 | Northumberlandia | From £16, children under 10 free

NorthumberlandWT

NorthWildlife

An illustrated talk by Tim Mason. All welcome, no dogs (refreshments included).

Come and learn about our Restorng Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.

Stay in touch @NorthWildlife

4

Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5

Visit nwt.org.uk/local-groups for more information.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd Garden House St Nicholas Park Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT

Birdwatching in Eastern Europe, Norway to Bulgaria 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2

Steve Newman, an international travel writer, will talk about the Farnes.

Do you have eight-legged visitors in and around your home? Get a closer look at some of these helpful residents. Discover how to identify your common spiders, where to find them and learn about their biology and behaviour. We may even include a short spider hunt. This is a Revitalising Redesdale event.

Natural History Society of Northumbria Clare Freeman | (0191) 208 2792 | nhsn.ncl.ac.uk

12

1

5

4

Sun 8

Berwick Wildlife Group Molly Hardie | (01289) 332 655 | berwickwildlifegroup.org.uk

the Farne Isles 19:30 - 20:30 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Tughall Mill 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2.50

Wild Bees of Great Britain - an introduction to their lives and identification 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s Hall, Ponteland | £2

Tue 10

7

The Restoring Ratty team is attending Bellingham Show this year. Please come and talk to us if you want to learn more about the project or would like to get involved.

4

1

Wed 11

Alnwick Wildlife Group Richard Poppleton | (01665) 578 346 | alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk

The History of the Harp - from hunter’s bow to electro with authentic examples 18:00 - 19:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £1.50

Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5

Ratty Roadshow 09:00 - 16:00 | Bellingham Show, Bellingham | Festival entrance applies

Small, Spiky and Seriously Endangered Hedgehogs in Northumberland 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Hall, Ponteland | £2

Planning and Forestry and how it fits into our landscape 19:30 - 20:30 | Jubliee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Northumberlandia Christmas Weekend 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | Free entry, £3 parking

Stalls selling a range of goods from crafts to food, music performances, plus fun activities for all the family to enjoy. Northumberland Wildlife Trust Christmas crafts and fundraising activities outside the visitor centre. Charges for some activities.

Dogs are welcome on a lead.

Gateshead Wildlife Group: Members’ social night & quizzes 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Free

2

The Rare Plants of North Northumberland 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

6

A fun social night for members and their friends.

Chris Metherell, the Botanical Recorder for North Northumberland and for the last two years President of the BSBI, will let us into the secrets of the rarest plant species in our area and, in most cases, where to look for them. There will also be ‘nibbles’ and our traditional Christmas Quiz!

Christmas Wreath Making 10:00 - 12:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £40

Sun 15

6

Have a go at playing the harp in this full day workshop for complete beginners (suitable for ages 18 and over). Equipment provided, please bring your own lunch or purchase from The Lookout Café on the day.

Take part in our public consultation on improving the wildlife hides at East Chevington Nature Reserve as part of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Catch My Drift project. Staff from Biotope will formally present their ideas and explain the reasoning behind them and then be on hand to answer questions and discuss suggestions. Drop into Hauxley from 28/08 until 11/09 to view the proposals and pass on any feedback to NWT staff.

Tue 22

Alnwick & District Natural History Society Dave Bonser | (01665) 576 512 | adnhs.org.uk

Children’s Harp Workshop with Amanda Munday 10:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £20

Sat 21

5

Mon 19

NWT Ponteland Group Mary Lee | (01670) 503 248 | pontelandwildlife.wixsite.com/pontelandwildlife

The Restoring Ratty team is attending Falstone Show this year. Please come and talk to us if you want to learn more about the project or would like to get involved.

Join artists Geoffrey and Sarah Bradford on a one day tutored printmaking course.

Learn techniques including soft cut lino, press print, mono print and other easy to learn processes. Bring along photographs of your favourite subjects and turn them into beautiful images. You will take home several pieces of work from the course together with skills you have learned to use again and again. Age 16+ only.

october

catch my drift - Proposals for changes to Wildlife Hides 15:00 - 16:30 & 17:00 - 20:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free

Tue 29

Jenna Berry talks about the seals which can be found in Britain, both resident species and unusual visitors from the arctic. We will find out how to identify them and learn about the behaviours and physical adaptations which make them so unique. NWT members only.

Join harpist and teacher, Amanda Munday, for this fascinating talk. Includes live musical demonstrations and an opportunity to have a go at playing the harp yourself! (includes light refreshments).

NWT Hauxley Group Jenna Berry | (01665) 568 324

Sat 24 Sun 25 Tue 27 Sat 31

British Seals with Jenna Berry 19:00 - 20:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free

3

A guided walk looking at the flora, fauna and management of the site. Please wear appropriate footwear. Easy walking. Dogs allowed on a lead.

Mon 2

2

Framed wildlife prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood. Artist, Diane Patterson, will be available all day to answer any questions.

september

Tue 3

A walk round Wardley Pond and open space 18:30 - 20:30 | Wardley Pond, Hebburn - Cock Crow Inn | Free

Diane Patterson - Art Exhibition 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free

Thu 31

NWT Gateshead Group Judy Summerson | (07811) 927 330 | gatesheadwildlifegroup.weebly.com

Sun 18

NWT Coquetdale Group Lorna Aiken | (01669) 640 237

4

11

Join professional photographer, TV writer and presenter Neil Atkinson for a combination of indoor and outdoor practical tuition. Suitable for absolute beginners and those with an intermediate level of photography experience. Age 16+ only.

Harp Workshop for Adults with Amanda Munday 10:00 - 15:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £40

Thu 22

3

Secrets of the Wild Wildlife Photography with Neil Atkinson 09:30 - 13:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £95

Have a go at playing the harp in this workshop for complete beginners. Suitable for under 18’s. Equipment provided, please bring your own lunch or purchase from The Lookout Café on the day.

Local groups

2

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia. Learn about the wildlife and the site whilst enjoying the fresh air and benefits of walking. Tickets available from the café, includes tea or coffee.

Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome. All materials supplied. Age 16+ only.

Wed 30

Online Booking

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.

1

explore northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3

Introduction to Printmaking 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25

Sat 2

Wildlife Talk

Training Course

Sat 17

Guided Walk

Children’s Activity

Come and learn about our Restorng Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.

Ratty Roadshow 09:00 - 16:00 | Falstone Show, Falstone | Festival entrance applies

Key Family Event

Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5

Fri 6

Refunds will only be offered for events costing over £5 for cancellations made at least 14 days before the event start date. All refunds will be subject to a £5 administration fee. If you are able to provide a replacement to attend the event, then no administration charge will be made.

The Restoring Ratty team is attending Redefest this year. Please come and talk to us if you want to learn more about the project or would like to get involved.

Sat 7

nwt.org.uk/events to book!

Ratty Roadshow 09:00 - 16:00 | Redefest, Rochester | Festival entrance applies

Tue 10

icon on the events listing and visit

Wed 14

Look for the

Join us for a walk to observe the wildlife of Embleton Dunes. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them.

Sat 14

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.

Tue 13

Online booking

5

Sun 15

Supported by over 10,000 individual members, over 800 volunteers, 25 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.

Embleton Dunes 10:30 - 13:30 | Embleton - end of road by Golf Club | Non-members £1.50

Fri 20

One of 46 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 the environment in the face of climate change.

Mon 5

Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) is the largest environmental charity in the region, working to safeguard all native wildlife.

Fri 9

About Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Sat 10

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!

Sat 3

Thu 1

august

Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £45

Learn how to construct and decorate your own beautiful and luxury Christmas wreath from scratch using lovely fresh winter foliage sourced locally in Northumberland. In a fun and relaxed setting you will learn the skills you need to make a traditional moss based wreath and create a wonderful feature for you front door. Age 16+ only.

Christmas Wreath Making 13:30 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £40

Learn how to construct and decorate your own beautiful and luxury Christmas wreath from scratch using lovely fresh winter foliage sourced locally in Northumberland. In a fun and relaxed setting you will learn the skills you need to make a traditional moss based wreath and create a wonderful feature for you front door. Age 16+ only.