by carltonreid | Mar 9, 2017 | Dene Dates, Ouseburn Visitor Centre
Because of forthcoming budget cuts Newcastle City Council is currently running a consultation exercise regarding the future of Newcastle’s parks, and one of the events will be held at the Jesmond Dene Visitor Centre. The Newcastle Parks Engagement programme started on...
by carltonreid | Oct 7, 2012 | Dene Dates, Ouseburn Visitor Centre, Pets Corner, Wildlife in Jesmond Dene
Sunday 14 October 1.30 – 3.30pm Bulb Planting and Autumn Nature Trail Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre, Jesmond Dene (next to Millfield House Café) Come and plant some bulbs to take home with you and nurture. You can also take part in our Autumn Nature Trail around...
by carltonreid | Sep 10, 2012 | Dene amenities, Ouseburn Visitor Centre, Volunteering
BBC TV cameras are often down in the Dene filming the abundant flora and fauna, with the resulting footage appearing on programmes such as Springwatch. If you want to be the next Simon King, wildlife film maker extraordinaire, you ought to grab this chance of a free...
by carltonreid | Jan 29, 2012 | Job cuts in Jesmond Dene, Ouseburn Visitor Centre
Newcastle City Council propose to reduce the Countryside Ranger team from 8 to 4. We have created an e-petition on the council website asking the council to reconsider this proposal. The wording of the Friends of Jesmond Dene petition is: We the undersigned petition...
by carltonreid | Feb 25, 2011 | Coleman's Field, Millfield House cafe, New Ouseburn bridge, Ouseburn Visitor Centre
The recently completed visitor centre at Jesmond Dene, designed by local architects Mosedale Gillatt, was officially opened today. A plaque unveiling was carried out by Ivor Crowther, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North-East. Eco-friendly features of the elegant new...