Jesmond Dene Rangers
Parks and Countryside Service
Tel +44 0191 2810973
Website address www.newcastle.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Services Directorate
Millfield House
Red Walk
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE7 7BQ
Fax +44 0191 2810973
e-mail Jesmond.dene@newcastle.gov.uk
Small Mammals in the Dene
Jesmond Dene – meet at the Information Room, Millfield House Come and see what small mammals live in the Dene. We will be examining bait tubes and live traps for signs of these little creatures. Children must be accompanied by an adult and please come prepared for wet conditions underfoot. There is a suggested donation of £1 per person which will be given to the Northumberland Mammal Group. Booking essential.
Contact the Rangers to book your place and for access details 2810973
Dream Catchers
Jesmond Dene – meet at the Information Room, Millfield House Join the Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) People and Wildlife team and make a Native American dream catcher. Cost: £3 - booking essential
Contact Lynette on 2846884 to book your place and for more information
Halloween Event
Jesmond Dene – meet at the Information Room, Millfield House Join NWT, the Living Waterways project and the Rangers for Halloween activities and spooky stories. Scary costumes compulsory. Cost: £5 - booking essential
Contact Jessica on 2846884 to book your place and for more information
“A Kite’s Tale”
Jesmond Dene – Information Room, Millfield House Come along to find out more about Red Kites in the Northeast. This presentation tells the story of the return of the Red Kite to the Northeast and the latest news on the kites. Suitable for anyone over the age of 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The presentation will be approx 45 minutes long and afterwards there will be the opportunity to ask questions and talk to staff and volunteers from Northern Kites. Booking essential:
Please call 496 1555 to book your place and for further information
Bird Feeders
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House
It’s the start of the colder weather, when the birds need all the help they can get. Why not come and make a bird feeder, and get some tips on easy ways to feed the birds over the winter. There is a £1 charge to cover the cost of materials. Disabled access good.
Tree Festival
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House A celebration of trees! Come and plant some tree seeds to take home and nurture. You can also join in our other tree activities, including quizzes, colouring and tree dressing. Disabled access good
Christmas Wreaths
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House Come and have a go at making your own Christmas wreath. Places are limited; book early to ensure your place, 281 0973. There will be a charge of £5 to cover costs. This is an event for adults, so no under 14s. Disabled access good
Christmas Wreaths
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House Come and have a go at making your own Christmas wreath. Places are limited; book early to ensure your place, 2810973. There will be a charge of £5 to cover costs. This is an event for adults, so no under 14s. Disabled access good.
Family Festive Fun
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House A joint event with the Friends of Jesmond Dene and the Rangers. Come and try your hand at making some simple Christmas decorations from natural and recycled materials. There will be music and light refreshments. This is a drop in event. For more information please contact the Rangers 2810973
Childrens Christmas Crafts
Jesmond Dene - meet at the Information Room, Millfield House. A joint event with NWT and the Rangers. Come along and have fun creating Christmas crafts to take home with you. This is a children's event and there will be a £2.00 charge. Children must be accompanied. Bookings essential.
For bookings and more information please contact NWT 284 6884
Childrens Christmas Crafts
Jesmond Dene - meet at the Information Room, Millfield House. A joint event with NWT and the Rangers. Come along and have fun creating Christmas crafts to take home with you. This is a children's event and there will be a £2.00 charge. Children must be accompanied. Bookings essential.
For bookings and more information please contact NWT 284 6884
Hidden Secrets of the Dene
Jesmond Dene - Information Room, Millfield House Discover some of the lesser-known features of the Dene on this guided walk through Armstrong's Parks. Booking essential.
Contact the rangers to book your place and for access details 281 0973.
Winter Birds at Big Waters
Discover more about the birds at Big Waters this winter with a walk around the reserve and a chance to view the lake from the bird hides.
Contact Heather at Northumberland Wildlife Trust to book a place and for access information on 2846884
Winter Tree Identification and Folklore
Jesmond Dene/Armstrong Park (tbc) Learn about some of the myths and legends that surround some of our trees and learn how to identify trees in winter on this walk through Armstong’s Parks. Booking essential.
Contact the rangers to book your place and for access details 0191 281 0973.
Urban Wildlife
Jesmond Dene /Heaton Park (tbc) Talk given by local expert Bob Wilkin explaining how important the River Ouseburn and surrounding area are to our local wildlife. There is a suggested donation of £1 per person which will be given to the Natural History Society. Booking essential.
Please contact the Rangers to book your place and for more information 2810973.
