January, 2012

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.

  • New bench at Gallagher Park!

    Thursday 20th December, 2012

    We've got a great place to escape from the back-to-back episodes of Eastenders and Downton Abbey this Christmas!

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  • Wildlife charity tells its story

    Tuesday 18th December, 2012

    A Newcastle-based charity has been given the opportunity to tell its story by national communications charity Media Trust, Sainsbury’s and Google. Northumberland Wildlife Trust has been selected for the Untold Stories scheme, which matches small charities with top filmmakers who volunteer their time to create professional films that demonstrate the impact of the charities’ work.

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  • Old cameras guaranteed a good home

    Wednesday 12th December, 2012

    If Santa Claus pulls a new digital camera out of his sack this Christmas, Northumberland Wildlife Trust would love your old one or its memory card if you have no further use for them.

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  • Cash boost for watery work

    Tuesday 11th December, 2012

    Northumberland Wildlife Trust has received a cash boost from two separate grants which will enable it to undertake work on watercourses and wetlands in North Tyneside and Northumberland.

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  • Wildlife charity is open all hours

    Friday 7th December, 2012

    Forget the busy high street and endless queues during this snowy spell! Why not stay at home and visit Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s re-vamped online shop to stock up on wildlife-themed goodies for Christmas presents?

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  • Northumberland wildlife in December: Hibernations and murmurations!

    Tuesday 4th December, 2012

    As I started writing this article I probably saw more rain last weekend than I have ever seen in my entire life, it’s been wetter than an otter’s pocket. Let's just hope that the otters can cope with this amount of water! I have no doubt they will, as wildlife is better at coping than we give it credit for.

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  • Feed the birds…let them know it’s winter-time

    Monday 3rd December, 2012

    Now that we have had the first flurries of snow in many parts of the region, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging members of the public not to forget the wildlife in their back gardens during the wintery weather, as their food sources may be buried deep under the snow or hard ground.

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  • VO positions ‘up for grabs’

    Thursday 29th November, 2012

    Northumberland Wildlife Trust is about to start the recruitment process for its next round of Volunteer Officers, a trainee scheme aimed at offering additional training and skills to those looking for a career in the conservation sector.

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  • Former Sunderland MP is Trust’s new President

    Tuesday 27th November, 2012

    Forget President Obama and his return to The White House, as, much closer to home, Northumberland Wildlife Trust has a new President.

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  • Three major companies giving big this Christmas!

    Monday 26th November, 2012

    Tarmac Ltd, Northumbrian Water Ltd and Karpet Mills supporting wildlife charity’s fundraising efforts.

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