What's On Dec 2014 - March 2015

Wildlife What’s On December 2014 March 2015

Guided walks, talks and events for wildlife enthusiasts in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland

Welcome 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 12,500 individual members, 40 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.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd has received over £669K from players of People’s Postcode Lottery since 2008.

Membership Support Roles Zsuzsanna Bird

Looking for flexibility and selling something worthwhile? NWT needs part-time Membership Ambassadors for immediate starts to promote membership at fairs, shows, garden centres etc. within commutable distance from your home.

We are looking for highly motivated people with a genuine interest in wildlife to support the work of the Trust by increasing our membership by talking to the general public about our vital work at places with high relevant footfall.

If you are a good communicator, enjoy meeting people, have an organised approach to your work and want to do your bit for the region’s wildlife, we want to hear from you – visit www.nwt.org.uk/jobs for more information!

This leaflet can be made available in a range of formats including a pdf on our website: www.nwt.org.uk/publications Front cover: Alex Penn

Contact & Location Info 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 0191 488 3597 Field trip contact: Darryl Metcalf 07731 696 197 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, Canongate, Alnwick Contact: Barbara Welch 01668 214 403 Berwick Wildlife Group Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, Spittal Contact: Fiona Aungier 01289 330 591 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 Contact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 Northumbria Mammal Group Contact: see individual events for contact details North Northumberland Bird Club Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion Contact: Liz Harrison 01289 388 869 In Focus An opportunity to try out a selection of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment at Hauxley Nature Reserve (grid ref NU285023) Contact: Jim Martin 01665 711 578 Natural History Society of Northumbria Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne Contact: Hazel Makepeace 0191 232 6386 North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Hunting Hall, Beal Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867 The North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group is open to young people and their parents/guardians. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions are both indoors and outdoors so please wear appropriate warm, waterproof clothing and footwear.

Please book for all Northumberland Wildlife Trust events.

Osprey Watch 2015 Contact: Leaplish Waterside Park, 01434 251 000 Osprey Watch 2015 will begin in May/June, depending on when the adults return to nest. The watch will take place every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday (including Bank Holidays) until the chicks fledge in July/August. The Osprey Watch is located behind the Boat Inn restaurant & bar - follow signage from the car park or ask staff for more details. Leaplish Waterside Park features panoramic views across the water and allows for opportunities to see the Kielder ospreys. Visitors can also enjoy footage of the ospreys at the Boat Inn restaurant & bar, with close-up views of the nest through a live video feed. To keep up-to-date with the Kielder osprey return, please visit the blog, kielderospreys.wordpress.com

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December Monday 1 December, 7.30pm NWT Coquetdale Group Beequest A talk by Geoff Dobbins, Senior Estates Officer at NWT. Location: Jubilee Hall, Rothbury Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972 Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50) Tuesday 2 December, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group Moths of North East England Illustrated talk by Stuart Sexton.

Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland Contact: Mary Lee Cost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes Thursday 4 December, 1.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Wintering Wildfowl and Waders A look at wintering wildfowl and waders at the Park and Woodhorn Flash.

Location: Meet Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Ashington Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Thursday 4 December, 7.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Howick’s Dark Secrets An illustrated talk by Stuart Sexton on moths at Howick.

Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Friday 5 December, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria Northumbrian Wildlife in the Permian Period Illustrated talk by Tim Pettigrew.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Tuesday 9 December, 7.15pm NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group Birding for Retirement An illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallender about how to enjoy bird watching when you retire.

Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low Fell Contact: 07811 927 330 Cost: Free

Wednesday 10 December, 7.30pm Border Natural History Society Carrifran Wildwood and beyond: restoring the heart of the Southern Uplands An illustrated talk by Philip Ashmole, Co-ordinator at Carrifran Wildwood Project, Borders Forest Trust.

Refreshments available after talk.

Location: Bellingham Middle School Contact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284 Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season Wednesday 10 December, 7.30pm Alnwick Wildlife Group Why do all Ferns look the Same?

Illustrated talk by Chris Metherell, BSBI botanical Recorder for North Northumberland, revealing some of the secrets of ferns and helping us to tell one species from another.

Location: St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346 Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments Thursday 11 December, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Some Ethiopian Birds Janet Dean recently travelled to the bird rich country of Ethiopia.

From high heather covered mountains to lowland deserts and watering holes Janet managed to see an amazing range of species and tonight she will share some of her favourite experiences. Tea and coffee available before meeting and a bar is available for post-meeting socialising.

Venue: Northern Rugby Club, Great North Road, Newcastle Contact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free Sunday 14 December, 10am - 4pm In Focus An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.

Location: Hauxley Nature Reserve Contact: 01665 711 578 Cost: Free

January Monday 5 January, 7.30pm NWT Coquetdale Group Scottish Wildlife Sketchbook Illustrated talk by John Steele.

Location: Jubilee Hall, Rothbury Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972 Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50) Tuesday 6 January, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group A View From The Hills Illustrated talk by Patrick Thompson, Upland Policy Officer, RSPB. Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland Contact: Mary Lee Cost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes Thursday 8 January, 1.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Newton Pool Join us for a coastal walk in search of wintering wildfowl and waders.

Location: Meet outside Low Newton church (OS75 – 239249) Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 (Please note parking charges apply) Thursday 8 January, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club A 1000 miles for Martha and Bird Conservation in Turkey Tristan Reid AKA ‘The Inked Naturalist’ has become a legend in the bird conservation world for his knowledge of middle eastern birds, his exploits and efforts to raise the profile of species under threat and to raise funds to help with finding a solution to their conservation. Tea and coffee available before meeting and a bar is available for post-meeting socialising.

Venue: Northern Rugby Club, Great North Road, Newcastle Contact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free Thursday 8 January, 7.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society The Farne Islands Illustrated talk by David Steele, Head Warden on the Farnes, about the islands and their wildlife.

Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50

Friday 9 January, 7.30pm North Northumberland Bird Club Birding In Retirement Illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallander.

Location: Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869 Cost: Visitors / non-members ÂŁ2 donation Sunday 11 January, 10am - 4pm In Focus An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.

Location: Hauxley Nature Reserve Contact: 01665 711 578 Cost: Free Tuesday 13 January, 7.15pm NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group Wild Goats An illustrated talk by Richard Bevan about the wild goats in Northumberland.

Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low Fell Contact: 07811 927 330 Cost: Free

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Friday 16 January, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria The Land of the Jaguar Illustrated talk by Bob Wilkin about the wildlife found in Brazil’s Pantanal.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Sunday 18 January, 2.00pm – 4.00pm North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Wildlife Quiz Test your wildlife knowledge with a fun wildlife quiz by John Daniels, whilst enjoying a pop up café being run by the Wildlife Watchers with a selection of homemade cakes.

Location: Lowick Village Hall Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867 Cost: £2.50 per child Monday 19 January, 7.30pm NWT Coquetmouth Group Birding in Retirement Illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallender.

Location: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, Amble Contact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177 Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits

Wednesday 21 January, 7.30pm Border Natural History Society Wildlife Crime An illustrated talk by PC Colin Heath, local Wildlife Crime Officer.

Refreshments available after talk.

Location: Bellingham Middle School Contact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284 Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season Friday 23 January, 10.00am – 12.00pm Northumberland Wildlife Trust – Living Seas Introduction to Wading Birds Join staff from NWT to learn about wading birds, increase both your knowledge and ID skills and look at waders which use our shores over winter. St Mary’s Island is a great spot to watch wading birds wintering on the Northumberland coast.

Bring binoculars.

Location: St Mary’s Island Contact: 0191 284 6884 to book Cost: £3.00 per person (under 5’s free) Friday 23 January, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria Large White Headed Gulls of Northern England Illustrated talk by local birder Andrew Kinghorn about the different types of large gull found in the region.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Wednesday 28 January, 7.30pm Alnwick Wildlife Group Farne Islands Uncovered Illustrated talk by David Steele, Head Warden on the Farnes, about the islands and their wildlife Location: St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346 Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments

February Monday 2 February, 7.30pm NWT Coquetdale Group The Farne Islands Illustrated talk by David Steel.

Location: Jubilee Hall, Rothbury Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972 Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50) Tuesday 3 February, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group Wish You Were Here Greenland and Birds of Darras Hall/AGM Group AGM followed by two illustrated talks by Mike Pearce and Christopher Wright followed by a buffet.

Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland Contact: Mary Lee Cost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes Thursday 5 February, 1.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Druridge Pools Join us for a coastal walk, in search of wildfowl and waders.

Location: Meet at Druridge Links (OS81 – 276966) Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Thursday 5 February, 7.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Wildlife Sound Recording A talk by Geoff Sample, a local and internationally known sound recordist.

Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Friday 6 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria Status of Marine Mammals in Northumbelrand Illustrated talk by Dr Per Berggren.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Sunday 8 February, 10am - 4pm In Focus An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.

Location: Hauxley Nature Reserve Contact: 01665 711 578 Cost: Free

Duncan Hutt

Sunday 8 February, 2.00pm – 4.00pm North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Twit Twoo Explore the world of night-time hunting with our guest speaker Philip Hanmer, followed by a hands on experience to meet some local owls from Andy Howey at Haggerston Bird of Prey Centre.

Location: Hunting Hall Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867 Cost: £2.50 per child Tuesday 10 February, 7.15pm NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group Bumblebees and Other Pollenators An illustrated talk by Shaun Hackett from the Northumberland National Park.

Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low Fell Contact: 07811 927 330 Cost: Free Thursday 12 February, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club RSPB Saltholme – the inside gen Dave Braithwaite, RSPB Senior Reserve Manager, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in conserving birds and habitats and enabling people to enjoy them. Tonight Dave will share some of the milestones of his work. Tea and coffee available before meeting and a bar is available for post-meeting socialising.

Venue: Northern Rugby Club, Great North Road, Newcastle Contact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free

Friday 13 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria History of Beavers in the UK Illustrated talk by Professor Bryony Cole about what we know about the historic status of Beavers in the UK, including the North East.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Friday 13 February, 7.30pm North Northumberland Bird Club Berwickshire Arable Wildlife Project Illustrated talk by Katherine Berry.

Location: Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869 Cost: Visitors / non-members £2 donation

Allan Potts

Monday 16 February, 7.30pm NWT Coquetmouth Group AGM & Social Evening Location: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, Amble Contact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177 Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits

Friday 20 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria What does the past tell us about climate change in a warmer world?

Illustrated talk by Professor Ulrich Salzmann about the modelling of the vegetation and climate from 3 million years ago and what we can learn from this.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Saturday 21 February, 9.00am – 1.00pm Northumberland Wildlife Trust – Living Seas Marine Bioblitz Join the NWT Living Seas team and Newcastle University’s Big Sea Survey as we carry out a full survey of species living along the coast at Cresswell, the idea is to record every species. This information will be valuable to scientists and coastal managers to help protect our biodiversity. Open to all levels of knowledge and a great opportunity to learn more from the expertise on hand.

Bring wellies. ID guides and refreshments provided.

Location: Cresswell, meet outside Village Hall Contact: 0191 284 6884 to book Cost: Free Tuesday 24 February, 7.30pm Alnwick Wildlife Group Taking Stock – part 2 A special wildlife photographic presentation by leading wildlife photographer, Laurie Campbell, showing his latest images.

Location: Alnwick Playhouse Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346 Cost: £10.00 (£8.00 for members of Alnwick Wildlife Group and Alnwick & District Camera Club) Wednesday 25 February, 7.30pm Border Natural History Society The Kielder verges “nectar network” and Landscape Partnership ideas An illustrated talk by Abi Mansley. Refreshments available after talk.

Location: Bellingham Middle School Contact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284 Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season Friday 27 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria The Geology of Meteorites Illustrated talk by Dr Alan Cayless.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

March Monday 2 March, 7.30pm NWT Coquetdale Group Migration Illustrated talk by Graham Bell.

Location: Jubilee Hall, Rothbury Contact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972 Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50) Tuesday 3 March, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group Orchids – The Art of Seduction and Deception Illustrated talk by Dr Colin Scrutton.

Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland Contact: Mary Lee Cost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes Thursday 5 March, 1.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society Hulne Park Join us for a walk through the Duke’s park looking for signs of early spring flowers, woodland and River Aln birds.

Location: Meet at the main entrance to Hulne Park, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Thursday 5 March, 7.30pm Alnwick & District Natural History Society AGM Our 51st AGM followed by a talk by one of our members.

Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614 Cost: Visitors £1.50 Friday 6 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria Twite Conservation Illustrated talk by Jenny Oldroyd about the habits, ecology and conservation of Twite in the Pennines.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Sunday 8 March, 10am - 4pm In Focus An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.

Location: Hauxley Nature Reserve Contact: 01665 711 578 Cost: Free

Tuesday 10 March, 7.15pm NWT Gateshead Wildlife Group AGM & Update on Red Kites Group AGM followed by an update on the Red Kites in the North East of England by a member of the Friends of Red Kites.

Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low Fell Contact: 07811 927 330 Cost: Free Thursday 12 March, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Tales of the unexpected Phil Atkinson, Head of the international research team at BTO will show how the use of small tracking devices are revolutionising our understanding of migration and three species – Cuckoo, Swift and Nightjar show the tracking has thrown new light on how birds prepare for the long spring migration over the Sahara Desert.

Tea and coffee available before meeting and a bar is available for post-meeting socialising.

Venue: Northern Rugby Club, Great North Road, Newcastle Contact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free Friday 13 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria The life and work of Brian Houghton Hodgson Illustrated talk by David Lowther about the Victorian naturalist who helped to catalogue birds and mammals in Nepal.

Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

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Friday 13 March, 7.30pm North Northumberland Bird Club Modern Wildlife Artists Illustrated talk by John Threlfall.

Location: Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion Contact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869 Cost: Visitors / non-members £2 donation Sunday 15 March, 2.00pm – 4.00pm North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group The Rocks Beneath our Feet Our local Geologist Ian Kille will take us on a journey through time as we learn all about the local rocks and the secrets they can reveal about the landscapes of the past.

Location: please call for details Contact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867 Cost: £2.50 per child Monday 16 March, 7.30pm NWT Coquetmouth Group The Management of Coquet Island Illustrated talk by Dr Paul Morrison.

Location: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, Amble Contact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177 Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits.

Friday 20 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Natural History Society of Northumbria A Photographic Guide to the North East’s distinctive vegetation types Illustrated talk by Dr David Mitchell Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance) Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further info Cost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00 Sunday 22 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm Red Squirrels Northern England Red Squirrel Ramble Look for signs of the elusive red squirrel and find out all about these fascinating creatures. Bring boots and waterproofs.

Children welcome. Meet in car park (NY840834) Location: Hareshaw Linn Contact: 0191 284 6884 to book Cost: Free Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pm Border Natural History Society RSPB Geltsdale An illustrated talk by Steve Westerberg, RSPB Reserve Site Manager. Refreshments available after talk.

Location: Bellingham Middle School Contact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284 Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pm Alnwick Wildlife Group Bumblebees and other Pollinators An illustrated talk with Shaun Hackett from Northumberland National Park talking about one of his passions.

Location: St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346 Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments Saturday 28 March, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Northumberland Wildlife Trust – Living Seas Beach Clean Marine litter is a real problem for our marine wildlife; a shocking survey showed that 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.

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.

Location: Mile Hill / Hartley Links, Seaton Sluice, meet at car park (NZ333771) Contact: 0191 284 6884 to book Cost: Free

Get your wild gifts in our online shop!

Now for sale on our website (www.nwt.org.uk/shop), we have a range of wildlife-themed books, quirky mugs and Living World wildlife kits.

Whether you’re after some wildlife gardening tips, fancy going on a bug safari or simply want to relax with a cup of tea in our new range of Mark Greco mugs, we’ve got something for all ages!

All proceeds go towards helping local wildlife in this region, so get shopping today!

Adopt an Animal with Northumberland WT Give an adoption as an unusual gift to family, friends and loved ones or buy one for yourself and help us to make a difference to the wildlife and wild places of Northumberland.

All adoptions are £20 and you can choose from: • • • • • •

Badger Bee Dolphin Hedgehog Otter Tawny Owl

To take out an adoption sign up online at www.nwt.org.uk/ adopt-an-animal.

All adoption packs contain: • factsheet about your adopted species • certificate of adoption • Kenspeckle chocolate bar • sound card of your adoptive animal • a Northumberland Wildlife Trust car sticker • Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve Guide Please note that all adoptions for Christmas should be received by the Trust no later than Friday 12 December otherwise we cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas.

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LIVING SEAS APPEAL 2014 Join our incredible undersea adventure!

Our Living Seas programme is only part-funded and we need to raise a match of £15,000 per year for the next three years to create awareness of how special our local marine landscape is.

Help make a splash in your patch of the North Sea! Inspiring people is surely the way to encourage them to care and our project aims to educate, inspire and involve communities in protecting our seas by changing attitudes and behaviours and encouraging us all to make a difference where we can. Find out more at: www.nwt.org.uk/livingseasappeal

Our North Sea is amazing. If we change the way we do things we can help it to recover and ensure that our marine wildlife thrives so that future generations can enjoy our marine heritage. Please be part of it.

You can donate to our Living Seas Appeal in the following ways: • Online by visiting our website www.nwt.org.uk/donate, using a credit/debit card • By post to: Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd, St Nicholas Park, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT • By telephone on 0191 284 6884 with your credit/debit card • Text SEAS14 £5 to 70070 to donate £5 Photo: Mark Thomas

Love wildlife?

Support Northumberland Wildlife Trust If you feel that our native wildlife is worth preserving then become a member and help Northumberland Wildlife Trust fight for protection for local wildlife and habitats.

The Trust relies on the generosity of its members, with all subscriptions remaining in the region and being used to fund vital conservation work throughout Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.

Membership is from ÂŁ3 per month and includes:

■A full colour guide to the Trust’s nature reserves in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside

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

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

â– Information on over er 500 local events each year for adults, children and families

â– Invitations to special events and promotions

â– Information on Trust volunteer opportunities â– Opportunity to purchase a hide key for ÂŁ10, for memberonly access to hides at Big Waters and Holywell Pond 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 future generations to enjoy.

For further information on membership visit our website www.nwt.org.uk or contact the Trust on 0191 284 6884.

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Join our North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group for a wide range of fantastic wildlife-themed activities! From building bird boxes to scavenger hunts and willow weaving, you’ll make friends with other nature detectives and have lots of fun!

Meetings take place every second Sunday of the month, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm, and cost ÂŁ2.50 per child per session (which includes all materials and refreshments).

The sessions are suitable for children age 5-12 years old (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). Activities are based at either Hunting Hall, Beal or Lowick Village Hall.

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For further information and to join the group, please contact Wildlife Watch Leaders Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones on 01289 388867.

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids aged between 5 and 14 years old. If you join Wildlife Watch you’ll receive a welcome pack filled with goodies, including: A membership card & Wildlife Watcher badge A 60 page ‘Wildlife Watcher Handbook’ A UK wildlife poster Fantastic wildlife stickers & bookmarks Information on our new Wildlife Watch Awards scheme • Plus lots more...

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. To find out more visit www.nwt.org.uk

E-newsletter Subscribe to receive our regular e-newsletter to keep up-to-date on news, seasonal wildlife watching and the latest events. Call 0191 284 6884 or go online www.nwt.org.uk For information on volunteering with the Trust, please contact Lou Chapman on 0191 284 6884 or visit our website www.nwt.org.uk/volunteer. /northumberlandwt Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd Garden House, St Nicholas Park, Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT Tel: 0191 284 6884 Fax: 0191 284 6794 mail@northwt.org.uk www.nwt.org.uk Registered in England and Wales Registered Company Number 717813 Registered Charity Number 221819

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Berwick upon Tweed

3

2

Bamburgh

4

A1

1 5

Wooler A697

6 13

Alnwick 35 42

47

A68

Kielder

Otterburn

34

A1068 44 43 41 46

Rothbury

15 11

A1

10 8

39

38

17

Morpeth

40 45

18

A1

A68 36 27 2628 32 A69 22 23

A686

29

A69

48

Hexham

25 31

A68 33

9

A189

A696 37

Amble

30 24

12 16 19 7 21 A19 2014

Newcastle upon Tyne