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MONDAY 11TH JUNE
Ron Burn will be leading this walk, following the route of the old Bowes Valley Railway line, starting near Tanfield Station and walking to a bridge over the river Team, before retracing our footsteps with a slight diversion through a nature reserve. It is gently downhill on the way out and gently uphill on the way back. There are magnificent views over Newcastle,Gateshead and Teams Valley. Bring a packed lunch. We will meet in the car park opposite The East up in Prudhoe at 10.00am.The GR is Landranger 88 NZ2 10573 and the car park is on the left opposite the entrance of the Tanfield railway.Please contact Ron if you are joining the walk.
SUNDAY 24TH JUNE " QUAY TO SEA " THREE HOUR CRUISE
 The Quay to sea three hour cruise is a fantastic way to see the changing face of the river Tyne. The cruise takes you under the magical gateshead millennium bridge, which opens especially for the cruise to enjoy the panorama of the Tyne gorge before returning downriver as far as the river mouth.
On your cruise you will see the legendary shipyards of Tyneside, the international Ferry Terminals, the port of Tyne,the fish quay, and the glorious vistas of the river mouth including Tynemonth Castle and Priory, the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood and the beautiful sandy beaches of South Shields. The cruise turns at the piers, where seals and dolphins are regularly seen and returns to Newcastle Quayside.
The cruise is complimented by a live commentary.
 Tea, Coffee, light refreshments and a fully stocked bar are available on the cruise.
A bus will leave Prudhoe 10.30am, boarding from 11.00am sailing 11.45am.
Any members interested in this trip please contact Jean Pescod 01661 830696 email : jean.pescod@yahoo.co.uk
GARDENING GROUP
The group have visited Whalton Manor, Stanton Fence,Bolam Hall Cottage Garden,Wallington,Dilston Physic Garden, Bide - a- Wee cottage Garden, Longframington Gardens, Herterton House, Howick Hall Gardens, Whickham Hermitage Community Garden, Belsay and Alnwick Garden.
This year we propose to visit Whickham Hermitage Garden -Wednesday 30th May
Crook Hall and Gardens - Friday 22nd June
Bolam Hall Cottage Garden, visit to Bolam Church, lunch at Kirkharle - Monday 23rd July
Hutton -in -the -Forest TBA hopefully for August.
Any details required please contact Patricia Bagnall email patsy@wylam13.plus.com
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING NATURE WATCH SO THAT YOU CAN ATTEND FUTURE EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT RON BURN ON ronburn56@aol.com
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS : 01661 836257 MOB: 07971401946
THEATRE GROUP
Any more information needed please contact Val Gray email- graylady@talktalk.net
THURSDAY 23RD AUGUST
VISIT TO HOLY ISLAND
Jean Pescod is arranging a visit to Holy Island ,possibly coming back to Bamburgh for tea, or Seahouses depending on what members wish to do. I will place more details on our website when I receive more information from Jean.
ENCLOSED BELOW DETAILS OF A PRESENTATION AT THE LAING ART GALLERY THURSDAY 7TH JUNE 10AM TIL 4PM. AN APPLICATION FORM FOR ANY INTERESTED MEMBERS CAN BE DOWNLOADED.
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