August, 2011
Find out about what’s happening with the Trust by reading our latest stories below. If you want to find out more or think you have a story, please contact our press office. Don’t forget to share comments, stories, photos and videos on our group Facebook page, Youtube or Flickr.
Lords of the Dance
Wednesday 31st August, 2011
Northumberland Wildlife Trust would like to thank two of its members Peter and Rosemary from Newton, Stocksfield for their fundraising efforts.
40. Another otter’s tale by Kevin O'Hara
Thursday 25th August, 2011
I cannot hide my passion for otters - I have had it since I was a small boy and I don’t understand it, it is just one of those strange traits of life. I don’t, however, view them as cute, cuddly creatures much beloved by the media, and I have often been at pains to point this out, much to their disappointment.
Get voting for Weetslade!
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Wildlife charity urges everybody to vote for Weetslade Country Park
Bamburgh Beach is just perfect
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted that Bamburgh Beach has been named one of the UK’s 12 best picnic spots following hundreds of photo entries from the British public, in response to the Ribena Team’s hunt for the spots that best capture our nation’s enduring love affair with picnics.
Annitsford Pond tidy - all welcome
Thursday 25th August, 2011
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As part of the Living Waterways project, Emma Pearson, People & Wildlife Officer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust, is getting ready to put volunteers from Northumbrian Water through their paces when they take part in the Annitsford Pond clear up on Wednesday 31 August between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Be part of the Big Wildlife Garden
Thursday 25th August, 2011
People in the Region have the opportunity to help create the UK’s largest nature reserve following the launch of the ‘Big Wildlife Garden’ (BWG) competition.
41. Hide the Birdie by Kevin O'Hara
Thursday 25th August, 2011
There are many changes afoot at the minute amongst our wildlife; it is the season for change, or at least the start of it. It can be a time of great excitement or even heartbreak as all the effort comes to nothing, but one thing for certain is that it’s never dull.
Wildlife charity says: “Please remember us”
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging members of the public to support Remember a Charity Week, which this year runs from 12 - 18 September
Step out for a taste of Nordic walking
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Two free Nordic walking taster sessions are being held next month courtesy of Northumberland Wildlife Trust and nordicwalk2fitness.com.
Reform should help return North Sea to former health
Tuesday 16th August, 2011
As the European Commission this week presented its proposal for a major reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy, the biggest wildlife charity in the region agrees with UK Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon’s response that the current policy has failed.