http://www.ocos.com A feed of upcoming events in the Northumberland area in association with Our Coast, Our Sea http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-GB <strong>8 February 2012 7:30 pm at Berwick-upon-Tweed</strong> <p><strong>Berwick Wildlife Group</strong></p> <p>Wednesday 8th February</p> <p>Combined talk on Squirrels by Nick Mason, Project Manager of the Red Squirrels Northern England and by Elizabeth Bamford of Save our Squirrels Berwick Group. </p> <p>Talks take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm. in the St Aidan’s (front) Room of the Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street Spittal. Members are charged £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free. </p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/squirrels-a-talk-by-nick-mason-and-elizabeth-bamford <strong>29 February 2012 7:30 pm at Alnwick</strong> <p>Alnwick Wildlife Group</p> <p>Wednesday 29th February 2012-7.30p.m </p> <p>‘FARMLAND BIRDS<br /> and <br /> OSPREYS’</p> <p>Speaker: Blánnaid O’Connell</p> <p>Meetings are free to members and visitors are requested to pay £2.</p> <p>The venue provides a pleasing and warm environment with good acoustics and has proved to be a most pleasant venue for members and speakers alike. Parking and access are easy.</p> <p>Free refreshments are provided at the end of each meeting and all who attend are warmly welcomed and invited to stay for tea /coffee /biscuits and a chat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk/meetings.htm">Further details</a></p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/talk-farmland-birds-and-ospreys <strong>25 April 2012 7:30 pm at Alnwick</strong> <p><strong>Alnwick Wildlife Group</strong></p> <p>Terns and the National Trust<br /> Illustrated talk by Kevin Redgrave.</p> <p>Wednesday 25 April, 7.30pm</p> <p>Cost: Non-members £2, includes refreshments</p> <p><a href="http://www.alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk/meetings.htm">Website</a></p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/talk-terns-and-the-national-trust <strong>7 May 2012 9:00 am at Alnmouth</strong> <p>The second Northumberland Coastal Challenge walk takes place in May 2012.</p> <p>This 26 mile linear walk covers the fantastic Northumberland Coastal line from just North of Bamburgh to Alnmouth.</p> <p>After checking in on the morning of the walk in Alnmouth, transport is provided to the starting point near to Bamburgh. Participants then follow the Northumberland Coastal path back to Alnmouth.</p> <p>Support vehicles will be on standby, water stations, and emergency first aid cover will all be present on the day. Every participant will receive a limited edition Northumberland Coastal Challenge T-shirt and a goody bag at the end of a great days walking.<br /> Please book early as places are limited.</p> <p><a href="http://shepherdswalks.co.uk/events/northumberland_coastal_challenge_walk">www.shepherdswalks.co.uk</a></p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/northumberland-coastal-challenge-walk <strong>30 May 2012 7:30 pm at Alnwick</strong> <p>Alnwick Wildlife Group – Moths – Howick’s Dark Secrets – an illustrated talk</p> <p>Wednesday, 30th May 2012 7.30 </p> <p>Speaker: Stewart Sexton</p> <p>Meetings are free to members and visitors are requested to pay £2.</p> <p>The venue provides a pleasing and warm environment with good acoustics and has proved to be a most pleasant venue for members and speakers alike. Parking and access are easy.</p> <p>Free refreshments are provided at the end of each meeting and all who attend are warmly welcomed and invited to stay for tea /coffee /biscuits and a chat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk/meetings.htm">Website for further details</a></p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/moths-howicks-dark-secrets-an-illustrated-talk <strong>19 August 2012 10:00 am at Holy Island</strong> <p><strong>Northumberland Coast Conservation Team Task</strong></p> <p>Sunday 19 August<br /> Beach Walk & Litter Pick on Holy Island</p> <p>Beach walk and a litter pick along the North Shore and beyond at Lindisfarne N.N.R. Meet at Snook Car Park (over causeway) for 10am.</p> <p>Contact Andrew Craggs, Tel: 01289381470 – Mobile: 07803228413</p> <p>Wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch for full day tasks. For further information, or to book places, contact Team Secretary, Malcolm Scott – Tel: 01670 760910 </p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:Malcolm.Scott">Malcolm.Scott @northumberland.gov.uk</a> @northumberland.gov.uk</p> http://www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk/get-involved/events/beach-walk-and-a-litter-pick-task