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

and Northumberland

December 2014 - March 2015

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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.

This leafl et can be made available in a range of formats including a pdf on our website: www.nwt.org.uk/publications

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Membership Support RolesLooking for fl exibility 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!

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NWT Coquetdale Group Jubilee Hall, RothburyContact: Heather Lister 01669 621 972NWT Coquetmouth Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood Street, AmbleContact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177NWT Gateshead Wildlife GroupSt Helen’s Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low FellContact: Judy Summerson 0191 488 3597Field trip contact: Darryl Metcalf 07731 696 197NWT Ponteland Group St Mary’s Church Hall, PontelandContact: Mary Lee, 01661 822 781Alnwick & District Natural History Society Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, Alnwick.Contact: Coral Turnbull 01665 602 614Alnwick Wildlife Group St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, AlnwickContact: Barbara Welch 01668 214 403Berwick Wildlife Group Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, SpittalContact: Fiona Aungier 01289 330 591Border Natural History Society Bellingham Middle School, BellinghamContact: Lee Hollings 01434 221 284Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Northern Rugby Club, McCracken Park, Great North Road, NewcastleContact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941Northumbria Mammal GroupContact: see individual events for contact detailsNorth Northumberland Bird Club Bamburgh Cricket PavilionContact: Liz Harrison 01289 388 869In 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 578Natural History Society of Northumbria Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon TyneContact: Hazel Makepeace 0191 232 6386North Northumberland Wildlife Watch Group Hunting Hall, BealContact: 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 2015Contact: Leaplish Waterside Park, 01434 251 000Osprey 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 fl edge 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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Monday 1 December, 7.30pmNWT Coquetdale GroupBeequestA talk by Geoff Dobbins, Senior Estates Offi cer at NWT.Location: Jubilee Hall, RothburyContact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50)

Tuesday 2 December, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group Moths of North East EnglandIllustrated talk by Stuart Sexton.Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, PontelandContact: Mary LeeCost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes

Thursday 4 December, 1.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyWintering Wildfowl and WadersA look at wintering wildfowl and waders at the Park and Woodhorn Flash.Location: Meet Queen Elizabeth Country Park, AshingtonContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Thursday 4 December, 7.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyHowick’s Dark SecretsAn illustrated talk by Stuart Sexton on moths at Howick.Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, AlnwickContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Friday 5 December, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria Northumbrian Wildlife in the Permian PeriodIllustrated talk by Tim Pettigrew. Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance)Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Tuesday 9 December, 7.15pmNWT Gateshead Wildlife GroupBirding for RetirementAn illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallender about how to enjoy bird watching when you retire.Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low FellContact: 07811 927 330Cost: Free

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Wednesday 10 December, 7.30pmBorder Natural History Society Carrifran Wildwood and beyond: restoring the heart of the Southern UplandsAn illustrated talk by Philip Ashmole, Co-ordinator at Carrifran Wildwood Project, Borders Forest Trust. Refreshments available after talk.Location: Bellingham Middle SchoolContact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season

Wednesday 10 December, 7.30pmAlnwick Wildlife GroupWhy 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 346Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments

Thursday 11 December, 7.00pm – 9.30pmNorthumberland & Tyneside Bird ClubSome Ethiopian BirdsJanet 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, NewcastleContact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free

Sunday 14 December, 10am - 4pmIn FocusAn opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.Location: Hauxley Nature ReserveContact: 01665 711 578Cost: Free

Monday 5 January, 7.30pmNWT Coquetdale GroupScottish Wildlife SketchbookIllustrated talk by John Steele.Location: Jubilee Hall, RothburyContact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50)

Tuesday 6 January, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group A View From The HillsIllustrated talk by Patrick Thompson, Upland Policy Offi cer, RSPB.Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, PontelandContact: Mary LeeCost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes

Thursday 8 January, 1.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyNewton PoolJoin 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 614Cost: Visitors £1.50 (Please note parking charges apply)

Thursday 8 January, 7.00pm – 9.30pmNorthumberland & Tyneside Bird ClubA 1000 miles for Martha and Bird Conservation in TurkeyTristan 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 profi le of species under threat and to raise funds to help with fi nding 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, NewcastleContact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free

Thursday 8 January, 7.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyThe Farne IslandsIllustrated talk by David Steele, Head Warden on the Farnes, about the islands and their wildlife.Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, AlnwickContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

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Friday 9 January, 7.30pmNorth Northumberland Bird ClubBirding In RetirementIllustrated talk by Tom Cadwallander.Location: Bamburgh Cricket PavilionContact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869Cost: Visitors / non-members £2 donation

Sunday 11 January, 10am - 4pmIn FocusAn opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.Location: Hauxley Nature ReserveContact: 01665 711 578Cost: Free

Tuesday 13 January, 7.15pmNWT Gateshead Wildlife GroupWild GoatsAn illustrated talk by Richard Bevan about the wild goats in Northumberland.Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low FellContact: 07811 927 330Cost: Free

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Friday 16 January, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria The Land of the JaguarIllustrated 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Sunday 18 January, 2.00pm – 4.00pmNorth Northumberland Wildlife Watch GroupWildlife QuizTest 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 HallContact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867Cost: £2.50 per child

Monday 19 January, 7.30pmNWT Coquetmouth GroupBirding in RetirementIllustrated talk by Tom Cadwallender.Location: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, AmbleContact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits

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Wednesday 21 January, 7.30pmBorder Natural History Society Wildlife CrimeAn illustrated talk by PC Colin Heath, local Wildlife Crime Offi cer. Refreshments available after talk.Location: Bellingham Middle SchoolContact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season

Friday 23 January, 10.00am – 12.00pmNorthumberland Wildlife Trust – Living SeasIntroduction to Wading BirdsJoin 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 IslandContact: 0191 284 6884 to bookCost: £3.00 per person (under 5’s free)

Friday 23 January, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria Large White Headed Gulls of Northern EnglandIllustrated 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Wednesday 28 January, 7.30pmAlnwick Wildlife GroupFarne Islands UncoveredIllustrated talk by David Steele, Head Warden on the Farnes, about the islands and their wildlifeLocation: St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick Contact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments

Monday 2 February, 7.30pmNWT Coquetdale GroupThe Farne IslandsIllustrated talk by David Steel.Location: Jubilee Hall, RothburyContact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972Cost: 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, PontelandContact: Mary LeeCost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes

Thursday 5 February, 1.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyDruridge PoolsJoin us for a coastal walk, in search of wildfowl and waders.Location: Meet at Druridge Links (OS81 – 276966)Contact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Thursday 5 February, 7.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyWildlife Sound RecordingA talk by Geoff Sample, a local and internationally known sound recordist.Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, AlnwickContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Friday 6 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria Status of Marine Mammals in NorthumbelrandIllustrated talk by Dr Per Berggren. Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance)Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Sunday 8 February, 10am - 4pmIn FocusAn opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.Location: Hauxley Nature ReserveContact: 01665 711 578Cost: Free

February

Sunday 8 February, 2.00pm – 4.00pmNorth Northumberland Wildlife Watch GroupTwit TwooExplore 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 HallContact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867Cost: £2.50 per child

Tuesday 10 February, 7.15pmNWT Gateshead Wildlife GroupBumblebees and Other PollenatorsAn illustrated talk by Shaun Hackett from the Northumberland National Park.Location: St Helen’s Church Hall, Bell Vue Bank, Low FellContact: 07811 927 330Cost: Free

Thursday 12 February, 7.00pm – 9.30pmNorthumberland & Tyneside Bird ClubRSPB Saltholme – the inside genDave 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, NewcastleContact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free

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Friday 13 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria History of Beavers in the UKIllustrated 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Friday 13 February, 7.30pmNorth Northumberland Bird ClubBerwickshire Arable Wildlife ProjectIllustrated talk by Katherine Berry.Location: Bamburgh Cricket PavilionContact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869Cost: Visitors / non-members £2 donation

Monday 16 February, 7.30pmNWT Coquetmouth GroupAGM & Social EveningLocation: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, AmbleContact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits

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Friday 20 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Saturday 21 February, 9.00am – 1.00pmNorthumberland Wildlife Trust – Living SeasMarine BioblitzJoin 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 HallContact: 0191 284 6884 to bookCost: Free

Tuesday 24 February, 7.30pmAlnwick Wildlife GroupTaking Stock – part 2A special wildlife photographic presentation by leading wildlife photographer, Laurie Campbell, showing his latest images.Location: Alnwick PlayhouseContact: Richard Poppleton, 01665 578 346Cost: £10.00 (£8.00 for members of Alnwick Wildlife Group and Alnwick & District Camera Club)

Wednesday 25 February, 7.30pmBorder Natural History Society The Kielder verges “nectar network” and Landscape Partnership ideasAn illustrated talk by Abi Mansley. Refreshments available after talk.Location: Bellingham Middle SchoolContact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season

Friday 27 February, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria The Geology of MeteoritesIllustrated talk by Dr Alan Cayless. Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance)Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Monday 2 March, 7.30pmNWT Coquetdale GroupMigrationIllustrated talk by Graham Bell.Location: Jubilee Hall, RothburyContact: Heather Lister, 01669 621 972Cost: Members free (visitors/non-members £2.50)

Tuesday 3 March, 7.30pm NWT Ponteland Group Orchids – The Art of Seduction and DeceptionIllustrated talk by Dr Colin Scrutton.Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, PontelandContact: Mary LeeCost: Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cakes

Thursday 5 March, 1.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyHulne ParkJoin us for a walk through the Duke’s park looking for signs of early spring fl owers, woodland and River Aln birds.Location: Meet at the main entrance to Hulne Park, AlnwickContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Thursday 5 March, 7.30pmAlnwick & District Natural History SocietyAGMOur 51st AGM followed by a talk by one of our members.Location: Costello Centre, Bailiffgate, AlnwickContact: Coral Turnbull, 01665 602 614Cost: Visitors £1.50

Friday 6 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria Twite ConservationIllustrated 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Sunday 8 March, 10am - 4pmIn FocusAn opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.Location: Hauxley Nature ReserveContact: 01665 711 578Cost: Free

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Tuesday 10 March, 7.15pmNWT Gateshead Wildlife GroupAGM & 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 FellContact: 07811 927 330Cost: Free

Thursday 12 March, 7.00pm – 9.30pmNorthumberland & Tyneside Bird ClubTales of the unexpectedPhil 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, NewcastleContact: Tom Cadwallender 07980 341 941 or tomcadwallender@hotmail.co.uk Cost: Free

Friday 13 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria The life and work of Brian Houghton HodgsonIllustrated 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 infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

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Friday 13 March, 7.30pmNorth Northumberland Bird ClubModern Wildlife ArtistsIllustrated talk by John Threlfall.Location: Bamburgh Cricket PavilionContact: Liz Harrison, 01289 388 869Cost: Visitors / non-members £2 donation

Sunday 15 March, 2.00pm – 4.00pmNorth Northumberland Wildlife Watch GroupThe Rocks Beneath our FeetOur 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 detailsContact: Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones, 01289 388 867Cost: £2.50 per child

Monday 16 March, 7.30pmNWT Coquetmouth GroupThe Management of Coquet IslandIllustrated talk by Dr Paul Morrison.Location: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wellwood, AmbleContact: Sue Swanston 01665 711 177Cost: Entrance fee £1.50 includes tea and biscuits.

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Friday 20 March, 7.00pm – 8.00pmNatural History Society of Northumbria A Photographic Guide to the North East’s distinctive vegetation typesIllustrated talk by Dr David Mitchell Location: Great North Museum: Hancock (side entrance)Contact: 0191 208 2790 or www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk for further infoCost: Non-members welcome, suggested donation £3.00

Sunday 22 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm Red Squirrels Northern EnglandRed Squirrel RambleLook for signs of the elusive red squirrel and fi nd out all about these fascinating creatures. Bring boots and waterproofs. Children welcome. Meet in car park (NY840834)Location: Hareshaw LinnContact: 0191 284 6884 to bookCost: Free

Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pmBorder Natural History Society RSPB GeltsdaleAn illustrated talk by Steve Westerberg, RSPB Reserve Site Manager. Refreshments available after talk.Location: Bellingham Middle SchoolContact: Lee Hollings on 01434 221 284Cost: Non-members £3.00 or £10.00 for the whole season

Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pmAlnwick Wildlife GroupBumblebees and other PollinatorsAn 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 346Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments

Saturday 28 March, 2.00pm – 4.00pmNorthumberland Wildlife Trust – Living SeasBeach CleanMarine 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 bookCost: Free

Get your wild gift s 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 WTGive 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

• certifi cate 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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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.

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.

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

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

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Support Northumberland Wildlife TrustIf you feel that our native wildlife is worth preserving then become a member and help Northumberland Wildlife Trust fi ght 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 £3 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

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

■ Information on over 500 local events each year for adults, er 500 local events each year for adults, children and familieschildren and families

■■ Invitations to special events and promotions Invitations to special events and promotions■■ Information on Trust volunteer opportunities Information on Trust volunteer opportunities■■ Opportunity to purchase a hide key for £10, for member- Opportunity to purchase a hide key for £10, for member-

only access to hides at Big Waters and Holywell Pondonly access to hides at Big Waters and Holywell Pond

Best of all, as a member, you will have Best of all, as a member, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to safeguard some of the fi nest helping to safeguard some of the fi nest countryside and wildlife in the United countryside and wildlife in the United Kingdom for future generations to enjoy.Kingdom for future generations to enjoy.For further information on membership For further information on membership visit our website visit our website www.nwt.org.ukwww.nwt.org.uk or contact the Trust on or contact the Trust on 0191 284 68840191 284 6884..

Love wildlife?

Get Wildlife Watching!

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 £2.50 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.

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

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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 fi lled 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 fi nd out more visit www.nwt.org.uk

E-newsletterSubscribe 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

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For information on volunteering with the Trust, please contact Lou Chapman on 0191 284 6884 or visit our website www.nwt.org.uk/volunteer.

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North Northumberland1. Annstead Dunes2. Holburn Moss3. Ford Moss4. Flodden Quarry5. West Fleetham

East Northumberland6. Arnold Memorial7. Big Waters8. Cresswell Pond9. Cresswell Foreshore10. Druridge Pools11. East Chevington12. East Cramlington

Pond13. Evelyn Howick

Memorial14. Fencerhill Wood15. Hauxley16. Holywell Pond17. Linton Lane

18. Newsham Pond19. Prestwick Carr20. St Nicholas Park21. Weetslade Country

Park

South Northumberland22. Beltingham River

Gravels23. Briarwood Banks24. Broadoak Quarry25. Close House

Riverside26. East Crindledykes

Quarry27. Greenlee Lough28. Grindon Lough29. Juliet’s Wood30. Priestclose Wood31. South Close Field32. Tony’s Patch33. Williamston

Central Northumberland34. Bakethin35. Barrow Burn Wood36. Bell Crag Flow37. Butterburn Flow38. Falstone Moss39. Fontburn40. Goose’s Nest

Bluebell Bank41. Grasslees Burn

Wood42. Harbottle Crags43. Holystone Burn44. Holystone North

Wood45. Little Harle Pasture46. Mill Burn47. Whitelee Moor48. Whittle Dene

Find detailed information and directions at www.nwt.org.uk

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