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Ponteland group boosts wildlife charity

Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley reserve has received a summer surprise from the Ponteland Wildlife Group - a £500 donation towards the renovation of a bird watching hide on the site.

The original Ponteland Hide was supported by a donation from the Group over 20 years ago and was due a renovation, so when plans to do this were announced, its members decided they would like to maintain the link, and contribute financially towards the work. The money raised came from the donations made by members attending group meetings and walks.

Accepting the cheque from Ponteland Group Chair Chris Wright, Alex Lister Northumberland Wildlife Trust Druridge Bay Living Landscapes Manager said: “This is a very welcome surprise from the Ponteland Group and I am delighted its members wanted to maintain their strong links with us and keep their Ponteland Hide going for a few more years to come.”

Meeting on average once a month, the Group has been in existence for 44 years, has a mailing list of hundreds of supporters and its meetings usually welcome between 40-50 people.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Northumberland Wildlife Trust .