Every Monday 1.30pm - 3pm. Walks take place in Derwent Valley. Led by the Friends of Red Kites group, this accessible walk takes in the best of Gateshead's countryside and includes information on red kites and the local area. Start location and route changes each month so join them throughout the year to see and learn more.

For further info including the starting location of walks for this month, please visit:

www.friendsofredkites.org.uk (click "Health Walks" on the left hand side of the page) or call 07790 085 659

News Snippets

Whaggs Lane

There will be temporary traffic lights on Whaggs Lane, Whickham, on 9th January whilst work takes place to replace a manhole cover.

St Mary’s RC School

Planning permission is being sought to build a double classroom to the north of the existing building at St Mary’s RC Primary School on Duckpool Lane, Whickham.

Swalwell Community Centre

Improvements are set to be made to Swalwell Community Centre on Clavering Road. Planning permission is being sought to construct an access ramp at front, new steps to main entrance, installation of new automated front door to provide access to platform lift lobby and internal alterations.


News story provided by eFocus - a free, monthly email newsletter about local issues and events produced by the councillors of the Whickham area for anyone wanting to keep in touch with local goings-on. To subscribe to eFocus, contact Dr Jonathan Wallace at: jonathanwallace@compuserve.com