Young people are gaining valuable work experience and training in the city’s parks and allotments thanks to our new partnership with Newcastle United Foundation and Prince’s Trust.
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Local pupils bring Heaton Park’s history to life in new audio tree trail
Pupils from St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School in Heaton have helped launch a new audio trail about the history of Heaton Park just in time for the Easter holidays.
Meet the people combining fitness and social good in Newcastle’s green spaces
Anji Andrews spoke to us about the power of GoodGym, and how local people are giving back to their local community whilst staying fit and healthy at the same time.
Gosforth allotment plot becomes haven for wildlife
Peter and Ann Wilson spoke to us about the habitat they have created for wildlife and nature on their allotment plot at Three Mile in Gosforth.
Improvements to Hadrian’s Cycleway in Tyne Riverside and Walker Riverside Parks
Working in partnership with custodians of the National Cycle Network, Sustrans, we have secured funding to improve two stretches of the existing Hadrian’s Cycleway – NCN 72.
Urban Green Newcastle’s partnership with Probation Service improving city’s parks
A new partnership between Urban Green Newcastle and the Probation Service North East is helping to improve people’s experience of visiting some of Newcastle’s most popular parks.
Second hand shed leads to award win for Little Moor Allotments plot holder
Gill Dallow from Little Moor Allotments in West Jesmond/Gosforth spoke to use about her love of allotments, and winning ‘Best Shed’ at the Newcastle Allotment and Garden Show 2022.
Urgent safety advice issued for frozen bodies of water
Due to current weather conditions, we are urging all park users to take extra care when visiting Newcastle’s green spaces.