Spring 2024 Newsletter – Exciting plans for The Ouse Burn Way and Armstrong’s legacy in Venice

This edition includes the exciting plans for The Ouse Burn Way, as proposed and supported by the Reece Foundation. This intends to create a continuous pedestrian, cycle and wildlife route between the Tyne and Weetslade, along the path of the Ouseburn wherever possible. You can also read about Armstrong's Legacy in Venice, as well as recent updates we've been making to the Dene.
Armstrong Legacy in Venice

The Ouse Burn Way through Jesmond Dene

“The Ouseburn Valley stretches from the River Tyne to the Northumbrian countryside north of Gosforth Park, with branches to the west past the airport and to the east along the Letch tributary into Forest Hall. It is a link between inner city and green space with the unique Jesmond Dene at its centre. The vision of the Reece Foundation is that the Ouse Burn Way will run the length of this valley providing a safe green route for cycling and walking. This seven-mile trail will connect communities with nature bringing long-term benefits to both wellbeing and wildlife.”

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What's included in this issue:

Friends Of Jesmond Dene Committee

  • Patron – John Grundy
  • Chair – Clive Gerrard
  • Treasurer – Jacki Holmes
  • Secretary – Vacant post – acting Yvonne Shannon
  • Members – Geoffrey Carter, John Blakemore, John Telfer
  • Membership Sec. – Susan Lord
  • Newsletter – Yvonne Shannon – Proofreaders Keith Pringle, Sandra Grant

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In this issue of the Friends of Jesmond Dene Newsletter we have articles from Henrietta Heald, who is the author of Magician of the North, a biography of William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Cragside (1810–1900). She writes about the missing painting of Prince Hal (more below). We also have an article on Lord Armstrong’s environmentalism, written by Keaton Bailey who’s dissertation was based on Jesmond Dene and Lord Armstrong.

You will also find updates from FOJD, what we’ve been up to and recent events, plus how you can help support the Dene.

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