Walking Club
Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre, Saturday 5 August, 10am - 3pm
Exploring GatesheadÕs countryside in all its glory between 5 and 7 miles over some uneven terrain and stiles. Free event. For information telephone Annabel on
0191 411 1375
Farm Life - Fields
Bill Quay Community Farm
Saturday 5 August, 10am - 12noon
A journey around the fields at the farm looking at history, folklore, management, boundaries and other field facts. Suitable for children 8 - 16 years. Cost £1.00 Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 0191 433 5780
Explore & make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Monday 7 August
10am - 12.30pm
Saltwell Park bandstand in the Grove
With artist:Sam McGeever
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for children aged 8 - 14 years old. No booking required.
Into The Deep
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Thursday 10 August, 2pm to 4pm
Help to make an underwater scene that visitors can ÒswimÓ through for the rest of the holiday. Suitable for 5 years to 11 years. Cost £1. Numbers limited please book in advance. To book please call 01207 545212
Holiday Activities at Watergate
Watergate Forest Park, off Whickham Highway at the top of Lobley Hill
Tuesday 15 August, 2pm - 4pm
Wildlife crafts and games suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Teddy Bears Picnic
Derwenthaugh Park, signed from the Winlaton Mill car park off the A694
Thursday 17 August, 12noon - 3pm
Bring your favourite bear and a picnic to enjoy an afternoon of bear activities. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Playday at Lamesley Pastures
Lamesley Pastures. Access from the car park of the Ravensworth Arms Hotel, Lamesley, Thursday 17 August, 1pm - 3pm
Make kites and play games with a nature theme. Free event. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. Clare Ross 0191 433 3443 or Jayne Calvert 0191 433 3524
Explore & make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Saturday 19 August
10.30 - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
With artists Joe Hiller and Paul Merrick
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for families. Under 8Õs must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
Red Kite Safari
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Sunday 20 August, 1pm - 4pm
A * mile walk with the Northern Kite project to look for red kites, spectacular birds that can be seen soaring above the woods and fields around Rowlands Gill. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1.00 Numbers limited please book in advance,
Explore and make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Tuesday 22 August
1.30 - 4pm
Saltwell Park bandstand in the Grove
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for children aged 2 - 6. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing!
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Thursday 24 August, 2pm - 4pm
Enter the Lost World of Thornley Wood where in a quiet corner of the wood a lonely dinosaur has survived for millions of years. The trouble is - we have to find it! Suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £2.00. Please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
August Bank Holiday Flower & Vegetable Show
Saltwell Park
Saturday 26, Sunday 27 & Monday 28 August
For information tel. 0191 433 6900
Batwatch - Saltwell Park
Stable Block, Saltwell Park
Tuesday 29 August, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
After an introductory talk there will be a walk around the Park to watch bats hunt and feed on insects as darkness descends. Torch essential. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. Kelly Anderson 0191 433 5918
Pond Dip
Watergate Forest Park, off Whickham Highway at the top of Lobley Hill
Wednesday 30 August, 2pm - 4pm
A chance to delve into the underwater world of a pond. All equipment provided. Suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Be a Wildlife Explorer
Norwood Nature Park. Access off Swallowtail Drive, Lobley Hill Road, Teams
Thursday 31 August, 1pm - 3pm
Be a wildlife explorer! Nature games, fun and discovery. Involves a 1/4 mile walk around the Nature Park. Free event. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel.
Clare Ross 0191 433 3443 or Jayne Calvert 0191 433 3524
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August events in Gateshead
Walking Club
Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre, Saturday 5 August, 10am - 3pm
Exploring GatesheadÕs countryside in all its glory between 5 and 7 miles over some uneven terrain and stiles. Free event. For information telephone Annabel on
0191 411 1375
Farm Life - Fields
Bill Quay Community Farm
Saturday 5 August, 10am - 12noon
A journey around the fields at the farm looking at history, folklore, management, boundaries and other field facts. Suitable for children 8 - 16 years. Cost £1.00 Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 0191 433 5780
Explore & make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Monday 7 August
10am - 12.30pm
Saltwell Park bandstand in the Grove
With artist:Sam McGeever
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for children aged 8 - 14 years old. No booking required.
Into The Deep
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Thursday 10 August, 2pm to 4pm
Help to make an underwater scene that visitors can ÒswimÓ through for the rest of the holiday. Suitable for 5 years to 11 years. Cost £1. Numbers limited please book in advance. To book please call 01207 545212
Holiday Activities at Watergate
Watergate Forest Park, off Whickham Highway at the top of Lobley Hill
Tuesday 15 August, 2pm - 4pm
Wildlife crafts and games suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Teddy Bears Picnic
Derwenthaugh Park, signed from the Winlaton Mill car park off the A694
Thursday 17 August, 12noon - 3pm
Bring your favourite bear and a picnic to enjoy an afternoon of bear activities. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Playday at Lamesley Pastures
Lamesley Pastures. Access from the car park of the Ravensworth Arms Hotel, Lamesley, Thursday 17 August, 1pm - 3pm
Make kites and play games with a nature theme. Free event. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. Clare Ross 0191 433 3443 or Jayne Calvert 0191 433 3524
Explore & make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Saturday 19 August
10.30 - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
With artists Joe Hiller and Paul Merrick
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for families. Under 8Õs must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
Red Kite Safari
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Sunday 20 August, 1pm - 4pm
A * mile walk with the Northern Kite project to look for red kites, spectacular birds that can be seen soaring above the woods and fields around Rowlands Gill. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1.00 Numbers limited please book in advance,
Explore and make sculptures inspired by the Park
drop-in sessions.
Tuesday 22 August
1.30 - 4pm
Saltwell Park bandstand in the Grove
In the event of bad weather the workshops will take place in the Training Room situated near the bowling greens.
Suitable for children aged 2 - 6. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing!
Thornley Woodlands Centre, off the A694 near Rowlands Gill
Thursday 24 August, 2pm - 4pm
Enter the Lost World of Thornley Wood where in a quiet corner of the wood a lonely dinosaur has survived for millions of years. The trouble is - we have to find it! Suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £2.00. Please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
August Bank Holiday Flower & Vegetable Show
Saltwell Park
Saturday 26, Sunday 27 & Monday 28 August
For information tel. 0191 433 6900
Batwatch - Saltwell Park
Stable Block, Saltwell Park
Tuesday 29 August, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
After an introductory talk there will be a walk around the Park to watch bats hunt and feed on insects as darkness descends. Torch essential. Suitable for all the family. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. Kelly Anderson 0191 433 5918
Pond Dip
Watergate Forest Park, off Whickham Highway at the top of Lobley Hill
Wednesday 30 August, 2pm - 4pm
A chance to delve into the underwater world of a pond. All equipment provided. Suitable for 5 - 11 years. Cost £1.00. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel. 01207 545212
Be a Wildlife Explorer
Norwood Nature Park. Access off Swallowtail Drive, Lobley Hill Road, Teams
Thursday 31 August, 1pm - 3pm
Be a wildlife explorer! Nature games, fun and discovery. Involves a 1/4 mile walk around the Nature Park. Free event. Numbers limited please book in advance, tel.
Clare Ross 0191 433 3443 or Jayne Calvert 0191 433 3524
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