NWT - Days Out Leaflets

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This leaflet is a guide to all Northumberland Wildlife Trust walks, talks and events for adults,
children and families interested in finding out more about local wildlife.
For further information on any events detailed in this leaflet, visit www.nwt.org.uk or to book a
place call Laura Lowther at the Trust on 0191 284 6884.
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 13,000 individual members, 40 corporate members and sponsors in the
Region, Northumberland Wildlife Trust manages and protects critical species and habitats at
nature reserves throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
Protect the natural heritage of Northumberland for future generations to enjoy.
Contact & Venue Information
NWT Coast Group St Andrews United Reformed Church, Junction of Eastfield Avenue and Woodleigh Road,
Monkseaton, Whitley Bay
Contact: Chris or Lesley Harrison 0191 259 1135
NWT Coquetdale Group Jubilee Hall, Rothbury
Contact: Ian A. Armstrong 01669 620142
NWT Coquetmouth Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood Street, Amble
Contact: Atholl Swanston 01665 711177 or Diana Webber 01665 713439
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 0773 169 6197
NWT Ponteland Group St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland
Contact: Barbara Thickett 0191 286 0294 or Christine Anthony 07776 200993
Alnwick Wildlife Group St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick
Contact: Roger Manning 01668 219 624
Berwick Wildlife Group Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, Spittal
Contact: Fiona Aungier 01289 330591
Natural History Society / Northumbria Mammal Group Hancock Museum Lecture Theatre,
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contact: Adriana Buskin 0191 2326386
North Northumberland Bird Club Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion
Contact: Richard Narraway 01668 214759
Adult events: blue
Natural History Society of Northumbria
Please note NWT Members are welcome to come along to a Society
Member event at a cost of £5 per adult, which is refundable if they
then join the Society.
Please contact Matthew Poole at the Trust
on 0191 284 6884 for further information
on how to become a volunteer.
This leaflet can be made available in a range of formats.
Front cover: photo Graham Dixon
Family/children events: pink
Memebrs only event: yellow
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Unless otherwise stated all events are free. This
information was correct at time of going to print.
For all events in the Kielder area, please remember to
bring midge repellent
photo, NWT.
August
photo Darin Smith
Sunday 1 August
Natural History Society of Northumbria
Botany Exploration of Bardon Mill and Beltingham
An exploration of vegetated gravel bars on the
South Tyne, some managed for conservation and
others where nature takes its own course.
Natural History Society Member event, but NWT
Members are welcome at a cost of £5 per adult.
Contact: 0191 232 6386 for further information
Tuesday 3 August, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Mini Raft Race
Come along to build and then race your own mini
raft. Booking essential. Please note there is a ten
minute walk during this activity.
Location: Heaton Park Pavillion
Contact: 0191 284 6884
Cost: Suggested donation £2 per child
Tuesday 3 August, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Campfire Cooking
Come along to one of two sessions (1pm and 2pm)
for orange cakes, bread and hot dogs around the
campfire. Booking essential. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Venue: Weetslade Country Park
Contact: 0191 284 6884
Cost: Suggested donation £2 per child
Wednesday 4 August, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Red Squirrel Family Fun Day
Join the Save our Squirrels team for a guided
squirrel safari through the woods, art and
craft activities, lots of information and other
fun activities.
Venue: Bolam Lake
Contact: 0191 284 6884
Thursday 5 August, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Whin Grassland Walk
Join Dr Janet Simkin for one of two guided
walks discovering the unique plant life of
Northumberland’s great Whin Sill and the
conservation work needed to maintain this
rare grassland.
Location: Craster, Dunstanburgh.
Contact: 0191 284 6884 to book your place
Cost: Suggested donation £4
Thursday 5 August, 1.00pm & 2.00pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Smelly Socks
Have you got a good nose? Drop in for one of
two sessions and put all your senses to the
test, make a woodland mask and some
potent perfume.
Location: Heaton Park Pavillion
Contact: 0191 284 6884
Cost: Suggested donation £2 per child
Thursday 5 August, 2.00pm
Alnwick & District Natural History Society
East Chevington
Field trip.
Location: Park at end of minor road (grid ref
OS81 270985)
Contact: 01665 602614 for further
information
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