Kite Events 2008
Kitewatch 2008
2 June - 3 August
11am - 4pm Every Day
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Northern Kites organise their own events and work in partnership with numerous organisations to deliver kite-based activities. The following is a list of events you may wish to attend over the next few months. They include opportunities to see kites in the wild on Red Kite Safari’s and Red Kite Rambles or to learn more about the kites from the Northern Kites information stand, presentations and family activities.
Red Kite Activity Day at Leam Lane Centre
Saturday 12th July 11am-4pm
The Northern Kites Project will be at Leam Lane for a day of red kite fun activities and games. Drop in anytime to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite craft activities. There will also be the opportunity to book your place on a Red Kite Safari on Saturday 26th July. You will be taken by coach from Leam Lane to the Derwent Walk Country Park in Gateshead where you can enjoy a walk in the beautiful countryside and visit the Kitewatch event to see the kites nesting as well as other wildlife. You will be accompanied by a guide from Northern Kites. Places are limited
Cost: FREE EVENT - Booking Fee £1 per person for safari.
Location: Gateshead@Leam Lane Centre, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead NE10 8QH
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
Red Kite Day at The Winlaton Centre
Tuesday 22nd July 7.30pm-9.30pm
The Northern Kites Project will be at The Winlaton Centre for a red kite drop in evening. Local people are invited to come and share their red kite stories with the team that has returned red kites to the northeast. Drop in anytime. Children can enjoy free red kite craft activities.
Free tea/coffee and cakes!
Cost: Free event
Location: North St, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 6BY
Red Kite Activity Day at Chopwell Library
Friday 25th July 2pm-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Chopwell Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 01207 561379 to book your place
Location: Chopwell Library, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HZ
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Bus Safari from Leam Lane Centre
Saturday 26th July - Buses leaving Leam Lane at 10am and 2pm
You will be taken by coach from Leam Lane to the Derwent Walk Country Park in Gateshead where you can enjoy a walk in the beautiful countryside and visit the Kitewatch event to see red kites and other wildlife. You will be accompanied by a guide from the Northern Kites Project. Places are limited and booking is essential. Please come to the Northern Kites activity day at Leam Lane on 12th July to book your place. The first bus will leave Leam Lane at 10am and return at 1pm. The second bus will leave at 2pm and return at 5pm. The walk is easy and gentle and will take approx. 1 hour. It will be mostly flat with some slight inclines on good paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The last section is uphill on a grass path.
Cost: Booking Fee £1 per person.
Location: Gateshead@Leam Lane Centre, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead NE10 8QH
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
Red Kite Activity Day at Pelaw Library
Tuesday 29th July 2pm-3pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Pelaw Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 0191 433 6409 to book your place
Location: Pelaw Library, Joicey Street, Pelaw, Gateshead NE10 0QS
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Activity Day at River Breamish Caravan Club - Powburn
Wednesday 30th July 11am-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at the caravan park for a day of red kite fun activities and games. Drop in anytime to find out more about red kites in the northeast and children can enjoy free red kite activities. There will also be a guided walk at 2pm to look for red kites which have been spotted in the local area.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: River Breamish Caravan Club, Powburn, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 4HY
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
Red Kite Activity Day at Rowlands Gill Library
Thursday 31st July 2pm-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Rowlands Gill Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 01207 542372 to book your place
Location: Rowlands Gill Library, Norman Road, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1JT
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at Cragside
Wednesday 6th August, 10am-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Cragside of red kite fun activities and games. Drop in anytime to find out more about red kites in the northeast and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at Blaydon Library
Friday 8th August, 10am-4pm
Come along to Blaydon Library for a day of free red kite activities. Join the Northern Kites team to find out more about the spectacular red kites of Gateshead. Children can enjoy free red kite craft activities. FREE EVENT. Drop in anytime.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Blaydon Library, Wesley Court, Blaydon, Tyne and Wear, NE21 5BT
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Safari
Sunday 10 August 1.00pm - 4.00pm
A 5 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. Surfaces may be uneven with steps and stiles. Suitable for all the family but please note distance and terrain. Suitable footwear and outdoor clothing are recommended. Numbers are limited, please book in advance.
Cost: £1.00 booking fee.
Location: Meet at Thornley Woodlands Centre, Lockhaugh Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1AU
For further information contact: Thornley Woodlands Gill 01207 545 212
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Red Kite Activity Day at Felling Library
Monday 11th August 2pm-3pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Felling Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 0191 433 6402 to book your place
Location: Felling Library, Tarlton Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10 9HU
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at the Cheviot Centre, Wooler
Wednesday 13th August, 10am-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at the Cheviot Centre for a day of red kite fun activities and games. Drop in anytime to find out more about red kites in Northumberland and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: The Cheviot Centre, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BL.
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at Barnard Castle Library
Friday 15th August, 10am-4pm
Come along to Barnard Castle Library for a day of free red kite activities. Join the Northern Kites team to find out more about the spectacular red kites of Teesdale. Children can enjoy free red kite craft activities. FREE EVENT. Drop in anytime.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Barnard Castle Library, 2 Hall Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JB
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at The Moorcock Inn, Eggleston
Saturday 16th August, 10am-4pm
Come along to The Moorcock Inn for a day of red kite activities and kite-watching. The Northern Kites team will be on hand with telescopes, binoculars and tracking equipment to show you the spectacular red kites of Teesdale. Children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: The Moorcock Inn, Hill Top, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0AU
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at St. Barnabas Church Hall – Rowlands Gill
Monday 18th August 10am-8pm
Northern Kites will be at St. Barnabas Church Hall in Rowlands Gill for a red kite drop in day. Local people are invited to come and share their red kite stories with the team that has returned red kites to the northeast. Drop in anytime. Children can enjoy free red kite craft activities. Free tea/coffee and cakes!
Cost: Free event
Location: St. Barnabas Church Hall, Stirling Lane, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear NE39 1PS
Red Kite Day at Discovery Museum
Wednesday 20th August , 10.30am-12.30 and 2-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at the museum for a day of red kite fun activities and games. Drop in anytime to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: The Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 4JA
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Activity Day at Wrekenton Library
Thursday 21st August 2pm-3pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Wrekenton Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 0191 433 6421 to book your place
Location: Wrekenton Library, Ebchester Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 7LP
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Activity Day at Crawcrook Library
Friday 22nd August 2pm-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Crawcrook Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 0191 413 8164 to book your place
Location: Crawcrook Library, Main Street, Crawcrook, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4BN
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Day at Gateshead Central Library
Wednesday 27th August, 10am-4pm
Come along to the Central Library for a day of free red kite activities. Join the Northern Kites team to find out more about the spectacular red kites of Gateshead. Children can enjoy free red kite craft activities. FREE EVENT. Drop in anytime.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Activity Day at Winlaton Library
Friday 29th August 2pm-4pm
Northern Kites staff and volunteers will be at Winlaton Library for an afternoon of red kite fun activities and games. Come along to find out more about red kites in Gateshead and children can enjoy free red kite activities.
Cost: FREE EVENT– Booking is Essential – Please call 0191 433 6418 to book your place
Location: Winlaton Library, Church Street, Winlaton, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6AR
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Breakfast Ramble in Teesdale
Saturday 6th September, 9am (Booking is essential)
Join Northern Kites staff for a hearty breakfast followed by a guided walk around the beatuiful countryside of Teesdale to spot Red Kites. Suitable for those over 8yrs old but please be aware the route is over rough ground and dogs are not allowed. Children must be accompanied. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Booking Essential: Please call 01833 650 395.
Cost: £5 per person. Price includes full English breakfast.
Location: The Moorcock Inn, Hill Top, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0AU
For further information contact: Northern Kites 0191 496 1555
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"A Kite’s Tale" a talk by Northern Kites at The Moorcock Inn, Eggleston
Wednesday 17th September 7pm-9pm
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 red kites in Teesdale. 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.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: The Moorcock Inn, Hill Top, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0AU
For further information contact: Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Ramble in Teesdale
Saturday 11th October, 10.30 (Booking is essential)
Join Northern Kites staff and volunteers on this guided walk to see red kites in the wild while exploring Teesdale’s beautiful countryside. Suitable for children over the age of 8 but children must be accompanied. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL please call 0191 496 1555 to book your place.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Gravel car park (NZ030235) just off B6282 between Eggleston and Woodland
For further information contact: Northern Kites 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Safari in Teesdale
Wednesday 22nd October, 10.00 - 12pm (Booking is essential)
Join the Northern Kites Project for an expedition to Teesdale’s Red Kite Country to view these amazing birds in the wild. Transport will be by coach and safaris will last approximately 2 hours. Suitable for children over the age of 8 but children must be accompanied.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL please call 0191 496 1555 to book your place.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Meet at Barnard Castle Post Office
For further information contact: Northern Kites 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Ramble in Northumberland
Wednesday 29th October, 10am (Booking is essential)
Join Northern Kites staff and volunteers on this guided walk to see red kites in the wild while exploring Northumberland’s beautiful countryside. Suitable for those over 8yrs old but children must be accompanied. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Please be aware the route is over rough ground and dogs are not allowed. The event is free but places are limited and booking is essential. Please call 0191 496 1555 to book your place.
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Meet at Ingram Visitor Centre, Ingram, Powburn, Alnwick, NE66 4LT.
For further information contact: Northern Kites 0191 496 1555
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Red Kite Watch in Teesdale
Saturday 8th November, 3pm-5pm
Come and see red kites in Teesdale. During the winter months the kites gather together and roost at dusk each evening. There will be a staffed viewpoint where you can come and watch these beautiful birds of prey in the wild The kite viewpoint is staffed by Northern Kites staff and volunteers 3pm-5pm. There are binoculars, telescopes and trained people to show you the kites
Cost: FREE EVENT
Location: Gravel car park (NZ030235) just off B6282 between Eggleston and Woodland
For further information contact: Northern Kites 0191 496 1555 |
