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Embleton Quarry: a gem on the Northumberland Coast
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Embleton Quarry: a gem on the Northumberland Coast

Fresh from her recent 1829 Talk, Ellie Coleman provides an introduction to Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve and the work which goes into protecting and improving this precious coastal site…

15 October 2020

1829 Talk | Embleton Quarry | Wildlife

A huge boost for volunteers at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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A huge boost for volunteers at Gosforth Nature Reserve

Thanks to National Lottery players, dedicated NHSN volunteers will receive £49,000 to support their work at Gosforth Nature Reserve…

30 July 2020

Gosforth Nature Reserve | National Lottery | National Lottery Heritage Fund | Nature | Volunteering | Wildlife

Capturing the History of a Hidden Gem
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Capturing the History of a Hidden Gem

The history of Darras Hall Grasslands is being captured and celebrated as part of a new project…

30 June 2020

Grasslands | Margaret Dickinson | Ponteland | Wildlife

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