You're invited to our regular events!
Events are open to the Friends of Saltwell Park and non-members
For all events there is a charge of £1 for members of the Friends and £2 for non-members. This includes* tea, coffee and biscuits for indoor events when they take place at the ReCoCo Retreat in Saltwell Park.
*Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time if you wish to join us for refreshments.
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There is no need to pre-book our events unless otherwise stated.
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​To ensure we can deliver a full programme we are looking for people who can help organise events. Please let us know if you can assist us - click here
National Apple Day
Saturday 12th October 2024
11:00 - 12:30
ReCoCo Retreat
Saltwell Park
Gateshead
Join us as we celebrate National Apple Day in the Park.
The choir from Brighton Avenue Primary School will return to entertain us and, weather permitting, there will also be a tour of the Apple Bee Community Orchard.
Meet in ReCoCo Retreat at 10:30 for an 11:00 start.
Friends of Saltwell Park Bird Walks
Sunday 13th October 2024
Starts at 10:00
(pre-booking is recommended)
Meet by the Lake
Saltwell Park
Gateshead
Join the Friends of Saltwell Park for the third of our seasonal guided bird walks with ornithologist Michael Turner.
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Autumn, ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, brings to our shores migrants from Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Taking advantage of our wild fruits and berries will be flocks of winter thrushes including song thrush, blackbird, mistle thrush and redwing. Ornithologist Michael Turner helps us identify birds by sound and sight and tells us about their fascinating lifestyles.
Michael’s walks are always popular and pre-booking is recommended. Use the 'bird walks - book now' button below to book directly with Michael, advising of the number of people attending and date of walk(s) required.
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Our usual event charge of £1 for members and £2 for non-members will be payable on the day. As we will be outdoors, we are unable to serve refreshments but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks. Please remember not to leave any litter though and don’t drop food that may be harmful to the birds and animals in the park!
Our autumn and winter bird walks will take place on these dates:
Autumn - Sunday 13th October 2024
Winter - Sunday 08th December 2024
Put these dates in your diary and book now!
Note: Remember to advise the number of people attending and date of walk(s) your booking.​​​​
'1944 And All That'
Saturday 09th November 2024
11:00 - 12:30
ReCoCo Retreat
Saltwell Park
Gateshead
Guy Falkenau tells us about the 1944 Education Act, a landmark piece of legislation that, in its way, was as important as the National Health Service Act that led to the creation of the NHS in 1948.
Guy draws on his experience as a pupil, a teacher and an educational administrator to illustrate the Act’s impact on the lives of all those growing up since the Second World War.
See Charlie Roger's Paintings
20 July 2024 - 30 November 2024
Not one of our events - info only
Laing Art Gallery
Newcastle
NE1 8AG
You can view works of art by Charlie Rogers, who painted more than 150 scenes of Saltwell Park, at the Laing’s “Belonging” exhibition from Saturday 20 July through to Saturday 30 November. Other artists featured include Norman Cornish.
Entry is free.