2016/17 talks / events
TALKS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS
Members of Kirkly Hall £4
Others £5
Wednesday 8th February at 2pm
Farming over the last 50 years and into the future - by Hans Porksen (NFU Regional Chairman)
Wednesday 8th March at 2pm
An introduction to bees and beekeeping - by Hexham Beekeepers Assocation
Wednesday 10th May at 7pm
The history of mining in the UK, with an emphasis on surface mining at Brenkley & Shotton - by Banks Mining Group
Wednesday 14th June at 7pm
Caring for trees in Northumberland - an illustrated talk by Barry Robson from Northumberland C.C. Includes information about the work done throughout Northumberland, monitoring the health of existing trees for disease, motoring, pedestrian and property safety, removal and replanting. Budgets, financial contributions and requests from the public will be discussed.
Wednesday 12th July at7pm
Wildlife flourishes under the flight path - an illustrated presentation by a representative from Northumberland Wildlife Trust There are three thriving, amazingly rich, wildlife nature reserves within two miles of Newcastle International Airport - Havannah, Prestwick Carr and Big Water Nature Reserves - which were all former colliery sites. Big Waters (almost directly under the flight path) is one of the North East's finest havens for wildlife and is declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Numerous species of birds, wildlife, trees and flowers will be discussed.
Wednesday 13th September at 7pm
AGM this is a free event
The AGM will be followed by a talk by Carl Halliday, Course Team Leader, Outdoor Adventure Academy, Kirkley Hall.
Farming over the last 50 years and into the future - by Hans Porksen (NFU Regional Chairman)
Wednesday 8th March at 2pm
An introduction to bees and beekeeping - by Hexham Beekeepers Assocation
Wednesday 10th May at 7pm
The history of mining in the UK, with an emphasis on surface mining at Brenkley & Shotton - by Banks Mining Group
Wednesday 14th June at 7pm
Caring for trees in Northumberland - an illustrated talk by Barry Robson from Northumberland C.C. Includes information about the work done throughout Northumberland, monitoring the health of existing trees for disease, motoring, pedestrian and property safety, removal and replanting. Budgets, financial contributions and requests from the public will be discussed.
Wednesday 12th July at7pm
Wildlife flourishes under the flight path - an illustrated presentation by a representative from Northumberland Wildlife Trust There are three thriving, amazingly rich, wildlife nature reserves within two miles of Newcastle International Airport - Havannah, Prestwick Carr and Big Water Nature Reserves - which were all former colliery sites. Big Waters (almost directly under the flight path) is one of the North East's finest havens for wildlife and is declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Numerous species of birds, wildlife, trees and flowers will be discussed.
Wednesday 13th September at 7pm
AGM this is a free event
The AGM will be followed by a talk by Carl Halliday, Course Team Leader, Outdoor Adventure Academy, Kirkley Hall.