Gateshead Wildlife Group

The group meet on the first Wednesday of each month from September to April. The meetings are held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6EY and start at 7.15pm. Free car parking is available at Lowery Lane Car Park. 

The talks include a wide range of wildlife topics eg Wild Flowers, Birds, Mammals, Insects, Reptiles and conservation issues.

This is a very friendly group - please bring your friends. Between May and August the Group have outdoor events.  The venues vary according to the interests of the Group.  

Cost:  Membership is £10.00 per annum.  Visitors £2.00 per meeting.  Refreshments 50p.

Winter / Spring 2026 Programme:

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ by Michael Turner

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

‘That David Attenborough has a lot to answer for’ by Noel Jackson, Lanchester Wildlife Group

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

AGM and ‘First Steps with Eight Legs – the Harvestmen of the North East’ by Ian Beddison

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

‘Return of the Otter; Tracking Otters and Recovery in the North East of England' by Dr Vivien Kent, The Otter Network.

The illustrated talks last about 45 minutes and afterwards there is time for a cuppa and a chat!  All welcome.