At the Management Meeting on the 24th October 2024 led by our new Chairman Peter Kendall
we welcomed new committee members Loraine and Anthony Riley.
Lovely to hear Charlotte Kennedy playing Fairytale in New York on her violin in the bandstand on 1st December 2023
Carols in the bandstand
Sadly because it was dying the only specimen of a Service Tree of Fontainbleau probably planted 140 years ago when the park was being created had to be pollarded. However a new replacement is doing well nearby.
Because of private cars driving into the park from March 2023 the main gates will be locked at night. Public can still get into the park through the pedestrian gates.
Thanks to the volunteers assisting Park Warden Dina to paint park features including the bandstand. Sept 2022.
Lovely to hear Renata and Ruth's gentle music at the Bandstand across the park again today 22nd June 2022.
April 2022 - excellent work by the park staff beside the Southern entrance.
6th April 2022
- The new wattle fence has been erected today by the fab Park Staff around the Herb Garden.
- Fri 18 & Sat 19 Feb, 2022 6pm – 9pm Northumberland Park,
North of the Tyne, Under the Stars
Free events, no booking required. Suitable for all ages.
A series of spellbinding outdoor events, blending spectacular projection, fire and music with a sprinkling of magic. Inspired by local stories and landscapes from across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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JUNE 2021
Lovely show of Yellow Flag Iris
Lovely to hear these two ladies playing in the Bandstand today (2nd June 2021)
A few people on the benches socially distanced were enjoying the music too.
21st March 2021
A bright suny day and a very busy park.
Nice to see the blossom out though these photos dont do it justice.
31st December 2020
On the last day of this strange year the park is still busy with people getting their daily excercise.
The pond was frozen but the sun was glorious.
Nice to see how the privet hedging planted five years ago to restore the original look of the park is doing so well.
1st December 2020.
As with most sunny days with the cafe serving take away drinks, most of the park benches are occupied by visitors enjoying the fresh air.
Meanwhile the Park Cottage is getting roof maintenance.
16th August 2020.
As has been happening in many ponds accross the UK due to hot weather, low water levels and low oxygen levels at least 50 of the large Goldfish/Carp in the pond have died.
The Park staff have been introducing water with a hose to try and improve the situation and removed the dead fish.
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North Tyneside Council have announced from today, 22nd July the cafe will be open.
21st July 2020 Disabled toilet in pavilion is now open for all to use and the playground is open.
And I swear the fish are getting even bigger !!
Update on the first of July 2020
The park is quite busy on most days but most people are sensible about distancing. There is often a Police presence to check.
There is still no news from the Council about the Cafe and Toilets reopening.
CORONAVIRUS THREAT MARCH 2020
In the interests of public health and safety, following the advice of Government,
North Tyneside Parks cafe's and toilets will be closed to the public until further notice.
All park events are postponed until further notice.
The park will remain open but please stay two meters away from each other wherever possible.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE MAY 2020
Following approval from The Department For Digital, Culture, Media And Sport, Bowls England and North Tyneside Council, Percy Bowling Club will open for very limited exercise on Sunday 24th May 2020, strictly following the guidance issued by all parties listed.
Since they share the green and facilities with Northumberland Linskill Bowling Club, they have arranged separate days for each club's members to play to ensure social distancing protocols can be adhered to.
Bowlers on 26th May 2020 keeping the required distance apart. Good to see them back.
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Three Yucca's relocated from Albion Road / Ayre's Terrace where there will soon be new houses built
and now enhancing the Tynemouth Road park entrance.
In this period of social distancing the park is quiet on this sunny May day.
The sunny "North Pond" field is always a popular picnic and games area.
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Dates for music in the Bandstand for 2020 are :-
Sunday 26th April,
Sunday 24th May
Saturday 11th July
Sunday 30th August
Saturday 12th September
The dates for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch are :-
Saturday 25th January 10.30am -12.00
and Sunday 26th January 1.30pm - 3pm
Sadly one of the oldest trees in the park, a Sycamore at least by its growth rings 160 years old was damaged by strong winds.
The island on the pond is at last being planted.
March 2019
Stargazing at Northumberland Park with Sunderland Astronomical Society
Friday 19th October 2018 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm
At Visitor Centre and Tea Room
Important note -
Public Entry is ONLY through the main park gates, on King Edward Road, for this free, after dark event.
- All other gates will be closed and locked from 6pm
See more info about the Labyrinth on the Labyrinth Project page.
SPRING FUN DAY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE PARK
SUNDAY 27th MAY 2018 11AM - 3 PM
Was a lovely sunny day and the event was well attended.
HOT SUNNY DAY -AT LAST 4th May 2018 Lots of Butterflies out.
First 4 Holly Blues, 1 Comma, 4 Speckled Woods, 1 Peacock, 2 Green Veined Whites, 3 Small Whites, 2 Large Whites.
Also saw 4 singing male Blackcaps and 4 singing Chiffchaffs.
Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland helped Percy Bowling Club celebrate their 125th Anniversary by planting a tree in Northumberland Park on Friday 24 November 2017. Her Grace also attended a presentation to welcome her to the role of Honorary President of the Club and spoke to club members over tea and refreshments.
Park Warden Job Vacancy
Anyone interested to join the dedicated team please see the link below for the job description and person specification,
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> https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/168077
STAR GAZING EVENT 13th OCTOBER 2017
4th July 2017 and American Gum Tree was planted overlooking the pond. Details below on Official Programme.
Starting on Monday 25th of July – Friday 30th September there will be a trial which will temporarily designate an area as “Dogs on Leads” only.
21st July
North Tyneside’s award-winning parks have been awarded six prestigious Green Flags today as national recognition for their beauty and environmental excellence.
This Park – which recently underwent a £5 million renovation funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and North Tyneside Council – joins beautiful Wallsend Parks, Benton Quarry Park, Marden Quarry Park, Killingworth Lakeside Park and The Rising Sun Country Park in the coveted awards. Green flags are awarded annually by national environmental and conservation groups, led by Keep Britain Tidy, to outstanding spaces which have the highest possible standards, are beautifully maintained and demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement and development.
Easter Sunday in the Park 27th March 2016
The Circus tent on the Events Field was popular.
Spring is in the air. 12th March 2016
Much activity in the park
Birds singing and checking nestboxes
and an OTTER that had been seen at the Fish Quay
made its way into the park.
130th Anniversity of Park opening
Official opening by the Duchess of Northumberland
11th August 2015
Welcome Party at King Edward Road main gates.
The Duchess visits the Herb Garden and the St Leonards Hospital site.
"Pipers Fancy" welcome the Duchess before she strolls arround the park.
The Duchess and the Mayor plant Commemorative Trees.
SATURDAY 8th AUGUST EVENT
Thousands attended this fabulous event
30th May 2014 - A big thank you to the volunteers from Virgin Money who helped remove the Wild Garlic that was choking the Fern Rockery.
PLANTING HERBS IN THE MEDIEVAL GARDEN
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped on Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th June
