Wildlife and Osprey 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. Membership costs from just £3 per month and includes: ■ A guide to NWT’s 60 nature reserves.
Activities, walks, talks and courses for all ages throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Forestry Commission England
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■ 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.
Photo: Martin Kitching, Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
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Kielder Osprey Watch Join us behind the Boat Inn at Kielder Waterside to observe the beautiful Kielder ospreys. You can see all the action close up through a live camera feed and even spot the birds on their nest using high powered telescopes with trained volunteers. Osprey Watch will run from 10:30 to 17:00 every Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays) from 20 April (plus Wednesdays from 3 July) until 18 August. Visit www.kielderospreys.wordpress.com to find out all about the birds and their progress. Free, but donations welcome!
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. PRICE £23 per person (Payment is required at time of booking.) To book Contact Calvert Kielder on: (01434) 250 232
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North Sea Pelagic Cruises Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four-hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds. Leaving from Royal Quays Marina, North Shields at 18:00 each of the following Fridays, 28 June 5 July
19 July 26 July
2 August 9 August
Please note we will be leaving promptly at 18:00. Pick-up from the Customs House in South Shields is also available. Any cancellations will be processed in accordance with our event cancellation policy. Northumberland Wildlife Trust and National History Society of Northumbria members are being offered tickets at the discounted price of £34 (normally £37.50).
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For more information and to book, visit: nwt.org.uk/events
April - August 2019
Wildlife Events & Activities
what’s on
This trip is run jointly by Northern Experience Wildlife Tours, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Natural History Society of Northumbria.
Photo: Forestry Commission England
Our reserves North Northumberland 1. Annstead Dunes 2. Holburn Moss 3. Ford Moss 4. Flodden Quarry East Northumberland 5. Arnold Memorial 6. Big Waters 7. Cresswell Pond 8. Cresswell Foreshore 9. Druridge Pools 10. East Chevington 11. East Cramlington Pond 12. Evelyn Howick Memorial 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. Williamston
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.
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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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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: • 14 April • 12 May • 9 June • 14 July • 11 August
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Ratty Roadshow The Restoring Ratty team is attending shows and festivals this year throughout Northumberland. Please come and talk to us if you want to learn more about the project or would like to get involved. We’ll be around all day!
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Northumberland County Show
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Falstone Show
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More info at nwt.org.uk/reserves
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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.
Introduction to Birdsong - Dawn Chorus Walk 13 & 20 Apr | 05:30 - 07:00 | £5 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.
Diane Patterson - Art Exhibition 21 Apr, 26 May, 23 Jun & 25 Aug | 10:00 - 16:00 | Free Framed wildlife prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood all finished in bespoke solid wood frames.
Spring Photography with Jason Friend 28 Apr | 10:00 - 16:00 | £35
Summer Photography with Jason Friend 30 Jun | 10:00 - 16:00 | £35 Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment.
Bird Watching Basics 4 May | 10:00 - 15:00 | £15 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.
Discovering the Birds of Druridge Bay
A Day of Mindfulness
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5 Apr | 18:00 - 22:00 | £25 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 08:00 the following day (6 Apr).
18 May, 15 Jun & 20 Jul | 11:00 - 15:00 | £25 Learn how to identify Britain’s wildflowers. By studying live specimens on our reserve you will develop the skills you need to identify wildflowers using keys and field guides.
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Introduction to Great Crested Newts and Other Amphibians
Introduction to Wildflowers
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!
Our adult learning workshops cover a wide range of wildlife related subjects including species identifcation, practical skills, crafts, photography and more. Age 18+ only workshops. Booking essential.
15 May | 09:30 - 15:30 | £10 Join Jenna Berry, former wildlife guide, on a guided walk from Cresswell Pond to Hauxley Nature Reserve, identifying the many different birds that can be found along the fabulous Druridge Bay coastline.
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Central Northumberland 33. Bakethin 34. Barrow Burn Wood 35. Bell Crag Flow 36. Butterburn Flow 37. Falstone Moss 38. Fontburn 39. Grasslees Burn Wood 40. Harbottle Crags 41. Holystone Burn 42. Holystone North Wood 43. Mill Burn 44. Whitelee Moor 45. Whittle Dene
Workshops at Hauxley
Bellingham Show
FREE EVENT
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19 May & 7 Jul | 10:00 - 15:00 | £40 (£30 concessions) Our mindfulness days are open to everyone, and provide a valuable antidote to day-to-day stresses and busy weekends.
Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 25 May & 24 Aug | 10:00 - 16:00 | £45 Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome.
Secrets of the Wild - Wildlife Photography with Neil Atkinson 6, 21 & 31 Jul & 10 Aug | 09:30 - 13:30 | £95 Join professional photographer, TV writer and presenter Neil Atkinson for a combination of indoor and outdoor practical tuition.
Introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping 13 Jul | 07:00 - 11:00 | £15 An introductory session to moths and moth trapping, perfect for beginners.
Harp Workshop for Adults with Amanda Munday 18 Aug | 10:00 - 15:00 | £40 Have a go at playing the harp in this full day workshop for complete beginners. For more information and booking visit:
nwt.org.uk/hauxley-training