NWT What's On December 2018 - April 2019

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Join us today 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:

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■ 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.

■ Monthly e-newsletters.

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■ Information on volunteering opportunities.

■ 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.

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 Sunday on: • 9 December • 13 January • 10 February • 10 March • 14 April

The Giving Tree A unique way to show you love wildlife Remember a special moment, place or person with a beautiful leaf with a personal inscription.

Your leaf will be pinned to the tree at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and the more leaves the tree has, the more lovely it becomes. There is a minimum donation of £100 for a ‘bronze’ leaf, £250 for a ‘silver’ leaf and £500 for a ‘gold’ leaf.

Become a friend of the red squirrel Have you considered joining the Friends of the Red Squirrel (FORS) Membership Scheme and supporting our conservation efforts?

Any Northumberland Wildlife Trust member who joins FORS will receive a free gift in addition to their welcome membership pack, which contains a certificate, information leaflet and Cotton shopper bag, plus two project newsletters a year. Simply quote your Trust membership number at the time of joining.

For more information visit rsne.org.uk/friendsred-squirrel or contact Christine O’Neil on (0191) 284 6884.

Be part of the force for nature and leave your message on the Giving Tree.

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

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For full details about the Giving Tree call (01665) 568 324 or visit: nwt.org. uk/givingtree.

Give the gift of membership to a friend or family member this Christmas.

December 2018 - April 2019

Wildlife Events & Activities

Visit, nwt.org.uk/membership or call, (0191) 284 6884

what’s on

FREE EVENT Image: Pamela Dewener

APPEAL 2018

Our reserves North Northumberland 1. Annstead Dunes 2. Holburn Moss 3. Ford Moss 4. Flodden Quarry 5. West Fleetham

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

East Northumberland 6. Arnold Memorial 7. Big Waters 8. Cresswell Pond 9. Cresswell Foreshore 10. Druridge Pools 11. East Chevington 12. East Cramlington Pond 13. Evelyn Howick Memorial 14. Fencerhill Wood 15. Hauxley 16. Holywell Pond 17. Linton Lane 18. Newsham Pond 19. Northumberlandia 20. Prestwick Carr 21. St Nicholas Park 22. Weetslade Country Park

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

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A range of reuseable cups made from 80% rice husk and 20% plant resina are now on sale at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, priced at £7 with a free tea or coffee upon purchase.

Anybody using this, or their own resueable cup, will receive a 20p discount on hot drinks each time they take it to the Lookout Cafe.

Christmas cards Featuring a red squirrel, a jay, a otter, a coal tit and a brown hare. Cards are sold in packs of 10 (2 each of 5 designs) with envelopes. Message inside reads “Happy Christmas”. Cards measure 120 x 120 mm. £4 per pack of 10

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Announcing a NEW campaign for a wilder future for everyone Brexit is bringing change but we need to make sure it’s good for the environment.

We URGENTLY need your help before it’s too late - please DONATE

A wonderful Christmas Fayre at the enchanted Northumberlandia, our ‘lady of the north’.

Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December 10:00am to 4:30pm

FREE ENTRY

(£2 parking charge) Northumberlandia, blagdon Lane, Cramlington NE23 8AU

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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.

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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!

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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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.

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.

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More info at nwt.org.uk/reserves

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.

Available at: Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Northumberlandia.

Or call us on (0191) 284 6884.

Wrap up warm and come and explore: Children’s rides, festive shopping stalls from amazing North East local traders, clothing, gift shopping, art, artisan food, tasty hot food and festive drinks, nature trail, craft workshops and more...

The process starts now, with our first target to nail a positive Environment Act, promised by the Government.

Will you donate to this campaign for a ‘wilder’ future.

Setting up websites, films, social networking, events, public meetings, presentations – they all cost time and money. We can facilitate all that if you are up for it!

I believe there is more urgency than ever to make our environmental laws ambitious and meaningful.

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You can donate to the Campaign for a Wilder Future in the following ways:• Online by visiting our secure website nwt.org.uk/donate using a debit/credit card • By telephone on (0191) 284 6884 with your credit/debit card • By post, with a cheque to: Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Garden House, St Nicholas Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT.

Photo: Children, Couple © Matthew Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Martin Davison | (07962) 720 616 | ntbc.org.uk Visit nwt.org.uk/local-groups for more information.

Stay in touch

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

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Bring the kids along to make something special for your feathered friends this Christmas. This activity involves the use of suet and bird seed and may get messy!

Coconut oil provided for those not wanting to handle animal fats. Activity is not suitable for those with nut allergies as bird seed may contain nuts.

Bring the kids along to make something special for your feathered friends this Christmas. This activity involves the use of suet and bird seed and may get messy!

Coconut oil provided for those not wanting to handle animal fats. Activity is not suitable for those with nut allergies as bird seed may contain nuts.

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An illustrated talk by Atholl Swanston.

Introduction to Winter Bird ID 10:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Improve your identification of winter 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 one. Telescopes and guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

Fontburn ringing project 19:30 - 20:45 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3 A talk from Chris Wright about this bird ringing project.

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Birding Colorado’s high plains 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

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Northumbrian Whin Grassland 19:30 - 20:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2

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A talk from Penny Ford about her involveent in the Longhorsley Moor project.

Coffee and tea from 7pm.

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Join us for a visit to the ponds on Druridge Bay.

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This workshop is designed for complete beginners who want an introduction to birds and bird watching. Starting in the classroom we discuss bird families, terminology, tips for birding in different habitats, ID tips and the use of optics and guide books. The afternoon will be spent putting our new-found skills into practice.

Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear, a note pad and pen and binoculars if you have them. Guide books and telescope provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

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Deer and the forest 19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3

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Christopher Wren, an expert photographer, will show us his photographs and tell us where he has seen these magnificent insects.

Join James Upson, Forestry Commission England Wildlife Manager, to hear about some of his experiences managing deer and other wildlife in our forests.

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

Framed prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood all finished in bespoke solid wood frames. Stags, hares, owls, foxes, squirrels and other wildlife available. Artist, Diane Patterson, will be available all day to answer any questions.

Dr Simon Elliott will give a practical session on how to identify wildlife sounds.

The Tweed Valley osprey project 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

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Improve your identification of birds through bird song as we walk around the reserve and learn useful tips on how to remember which of our feathered friends is which. This is an outdoor event; please wear suitable clothing and footwear.Bring binoculars, a notebook and pen if you have one. Guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

Easter egg trail 10:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

Follow the Easter egg trail through the woodland and answer questions as you go. Collect question sheet from the visitor centre. There’s a prize at the end for completing the trail.

Improve your identification of birds through bird song as we walk around the reserve and learn useful tips on how to remember which of our feathered friends is which. This is an outdoor event; please wear suitable clothing and footwear.Bring binoculars, a notebook and pen if you have one. Guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

Easter egg trail 10:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

Follow the Easter egg trail through the woodland and answer questions as you go. Collect question sheet from the visitor centre. There’s a prize at the end for completing the trail.

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

Framed prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood all finished in bespoke solid wood frames. Stags, hares, owls, foxes, squirrels and other wildlife available. Artist, Diane Patterson, will be available all day to answer any questions.

Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience. All materials supplied. Age 16+ only workshop. Contact Diane for more information and to book on 07971 846 624.

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Local naturalist Megs Rogers spends a lot of time recording wildlife, including plants for the Botanical Society of the British Isles. Join us to find out why and what it all means.

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Introduction to Spring Bird ID 10:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

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Richard Bevan will introduce us to the fascinating, if smelly, world of the freeranging goats of the Cheviot Hills.

Easter egg trail 10:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

Follow the Easter egg trail through the woodland and answer questions as you go. Collect question sheet from the visitor centre. There’s a prize at the end for completing the trail.

Bats and bat detecting in the North East 07:30 - 09:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

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A walk in the woods...

19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3

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Jess Andrews will share her detailed knowledge of our local bat species, where to find them and how to detect them.

Anne Middleton tries to find the spare time to be both a bird ringer and a keen amateur botanist. She will share with us some of her experiences of doing both in a Northumbrian wood.

Improve your identification of spring 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 one. Telescopes and guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

The Farne Isles 19:30 - 20:45 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Join us for a talk from Steve Norman about the wildlife on the Farnes preceded by our AGM. Coffee and tea from 7pm.

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Tony Lightly, Environment and Heritage Manager at Forestry Enterprise, Scotland will give an illustrated talk on the Tweed Valley ospreys.

Spring Photography with Jason Friend 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £35

Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment. Any level of experience and any type of photography equipment welcome. This workshop involves outdoor photography, please bring warm and waterproof clothing including waterproof trousers. Age 16+ only workshop. Find out more about Jason Friend Photography at jasonfriend.co.uk.

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Bird song and other common wildlife sounds 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

Easter egg trail 10:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £35

Cheviot Goats 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

This two part workshop is designed to give a good understanding of great crested newts and other amphibians covering species identification, ecology and the use of newt traps and the legalities surrounding this activity. Includes an optional morning visit to a series of newt traps at 8:00 am the following day (6th April). You will be working by the water’s edge, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and waterproof footwear. Age 16+ only workshop.

Follow the Easter egg trail through the woodland and answer questions as you go. Collect question sheet from the visitor centre. There’s a prize at the end for completing the trail.

Local crime expert Eddie Bell will tell us about his many fascinating experiences involving wildlife crime.

St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve 19:30 - 21:30 | URC Church, Berwick upon Tweed | £2, non-members £3

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Adnhs evening talk 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50

Introduction to Birdsong - Dawn Chorus Walk 05:30 - 07:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

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An illustrated field study of colour ringed whinchats in RSPB Geltsdale by Stephen Westerberg.

AGM and talk 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

A walk in the Budle Bay area observing aspects of wildlife.

Introduction to Birdsong - Dawn Chorus Walk 05:30 - 07:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5 Sat 13

Janet Simkin will be talking about the varied and special plants to be found on the whin grasslands.

An illustrated talk about the Voluntary Marine Reserve.

Photographing Dragonflies 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

To be confirmed.

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Plant recording in Northumberland and beyond 19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3

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An illustrated talk by Mike Watson.

Berwick wildlife group evening talk 19:30 - 21:30 | URC Church, Berwick upon Tweed | £2, non-members £3

Longhorsley Moor....a special heath 19:30 - 20:45 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

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Illustrated talk by David Steele, Reserve Manager for the Isle of May .

Make a Winter Bird Feeder 11:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3

Aspects of Northumberland’s Natural History 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50

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A winter visit to observe the wildfowl on the ponds.

The Isle of May 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50

Steve Pullan from Natural England will talk about George Culley’s innovative water meadows in the Till Valley and whether they can still be traced today.

Bird Watching Basics 10:00 - 15:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £15

Chris Wright will talk about the pleasures of getting to know the fauna and flora of this reserve while surveying and ringing the birds there. Preceded by short AGM.

Views from the Hides in Winter 10:30 - 13:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Donation

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

Make a Winter Bird Feeder 11:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3

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

Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good! Christmas themed trail and hot chocolate included.

Self-led photo trail starting from the visitor centre. Match the photo to the places as you walk through the woodland and get a prize for solving the puzzle at the end!

Whinchats 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

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Introduction to Great Crested Newts and Other Amphibians 18:00 - 22:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25

Wildlife trail 11:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

AGM and talk 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50

Kelly Hollings will be telling us about the exciting work involved and progress made in returning water voles to Kielder.

To be confirmed. Please check Alnwick and District Natural History Society website nearer the date .

Self-led photo trail starting from the visitor centre. Match the photo to the places as you walk through the woodland and get a prize for solving the puzzle at the end!

AGM followed by illustrated talk by member Richard Poyer.

Join Michael Boxall to view a film about this reserve where he worked for many years. Coffee and tea from 7pm.

Wildlife at Fontburn Nature Reserve 19:30 - 20:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2

Wildlife trail 11:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

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Santa’s Grotto sold out 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | £10 per child

Self-led photo trail starting from the visitor centre. Match the photo to the places as you walk through the woodland and get a prize for solving the puzzle at the end!

George Culley and Water Meadows in Northumberland - a lost habitat type for the county?

19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

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Ratty Returns 19:30 - 20:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2

A Spring walk observing the wildlife 10:30 - 13:30 | Budle Bay - Layby at Budle Bay | Non-members £1.50

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

Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good! Christmas themed trail and hot chocolate included.

Wildlife trail 11:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

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A year in a Hampshire nature reserve 19:30 - 20:45 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

Self-led photo trail starting from the visitor centre. Match the photo to the places as you walk through the woodland and get a prize for solving the puzzle at the end!

Spring Migrants on the ponds 10:30 - 13:30 | Druridge Pools | Non-members £1.50

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Alnwick & District Natural History Society Coral Turnbull | (01665) 602 614 | adnhs.org.uk

Santa’s Grotto sold out 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | £10 per child

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Members only club night - more details to follow.

Members only special event 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Free

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Alan Fairclough is an expert “moth-er” and has an uncanny ability to find and identify these small moths. We’ll learn how he does it.

This workshop is designed for complete beginners who want an introduction to birds and bird watching. Starting in the classroom we discuss bird families, terminology, tips for birding in different habitats, ID tips and the use of optics and guide books. The afternoon will be spent putting our new found skills into practice.

Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear, a note pad and pen and binoculars if you have them. Guide books and telescope provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

Meet Santa in his grotto and get a present if you’ve been good! Christmas themed trail and hot chocolate included.

Mon 4

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

Finding the Micro-Moths of Northumberland - a blank canvas 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

Bird Watching Basics 10:00 - 15:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £15

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NWT Hauxley Group Jenna Berry | (01665) 568 324

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

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NWT Coquetmouth Group Sue Swanston | (01665) 711 177

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Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment. Any level of experience and any type of photography equipment welcome. This workshop involves outdoor photography, please bring warm and waterproof clothing including waterproof trousers. Age 16+ only workshop. Find out more about Jason Friend Photography at jasonfriend.co.uk.

february

Santa’s Grotto sold out 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | £10 per child

Local groups NWT Coquetdale Group Lorna Aiken | (01669) 640 237

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A talk from Janet Simkin, a consultant ecologist, who is an expert on whin grasslands and was the major hands-on adviser for the on-going development of the grassland roof at The Sill.

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.

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Northumbrian whin grasslands & The Sill roof 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2

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Online Booking

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Wildlife Talk

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Children’s Activity

Wed 13

Training Course

Sat 16

Guided Walk

Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Kelly Hollings describes the Restoring Ratty project at Kielder and tells us everything we ever wanted to know about the water vole reintroduction. NWT members only.

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Family Event

Wed 12

Key

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Ratty Returns 19:00 - 20:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 suggested donation

Winter Photography with Jason Friend 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £35

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An illustrated talk by Kevin O’Hara from The Vincent Wildlife Trust on pine martens in the North of England.

Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience. All materials supplied. Age 16+ only workshop. Contact Diane for more information and to book on 07971 846 624.

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Wildlife trail 11:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child

march

Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 10:00 - 16:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £35

Tue 12

The Pine Marten Project 19:15 - 21:15 | St Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

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The special Winter Birds of the Northumberland Coast 19:30 - 21:30 | URC Church, Berwick upon Tweed | £2, non-members £3 An illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallader.

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Join John Walker, a keen amateur photographer now living in Scotland after having spent many years in the United States, to hear about his experiences and view photographs from his time in the USA.

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Just my cup of tea 19:30 - 21:30 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50

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Steven Lipscombe, Wildwood Project Officer, will be telling us all about the Kielderhead Wildwood project.

Join a short walk along the coast and visit the hide to observe winter bird life.

Improve your identification of winter 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 one. Telescopes and guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

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Introduction to Winter Bird ID 10:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £5

Wed 20

Wildwood – bringing wildness back to Kielder 19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3

An illustrated talk from Mark Beaman, Director of Birdquest.

birds of South West America 19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3 Wed 16

Dave Stebbings will give us an illustrated talk about these beautiful insects. All welcome, refreshments provided.

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Please be aware that if you need to cancel your booking for 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.

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Arctic Siberia - Spoons, specs and emperors 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2

Wed 27

nwt.org.uk/events to book!

Dragonflies and Damselflies: Jewels of the Air 19:30 - 20:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2

A talk by ornithologist Tom Cadwallender on birding in Sri Lanka.

icon on the events listing and visit

Tue 11

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Tom Bryson and Hamza Yassin will give a wonderful talk about the wildlife of the area and Hamza (a TV personality) will talk about how he achieves his photography.

Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Winter along the coast 10:30 - 13:30 | Low Newton Church, Low Newton | Non-members £1.50 Thu 6

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.

The Wildlife of the Ardnamurchan Point 19:30 - 20:30 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3

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Steve Gater from Durham Wildlife Trust will talk about the very rare and iconic flora of Teesdale.

Mon 1

Online booking

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. Bring a notebook and pen if you have one.

Equipment and guidebooks provided. Age 16+ only workshop.

Sat 19

Supported by over 12,000 individual members, over 600 volunteers, 30 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.

Introduction to owls and owl pellets 10:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £15

Sun 27

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 their environment in favour of wildlife and conservation.

Mon 3

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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W i l d l i fe Tr u s t

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Flora of Upper Teesdale 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2

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