The Autumn issue of the Friends of Jesmond Dene newsletter was mailed out to members recently and is now available on clicky-flicky Issuu.com by clicking on the ‘expand’ button below, or if you’re accessing via an iOS device by clicking on this iPhone/iPad link. The issue contains news about otter sitings, why there’s now a flagpole in the Dene (clue: it’s because Jesmond Dene garnered a cleanliness and community award) and how to join the Friends group (membership costs just £3 per family per year) and much, much more.
Repairs to Nature Area dipping platform
You may be aware that some nine years ago a new pond was dug in Jesmond Dene Nature Area, across the river from Pets Corner. The new pond was provided with a dipping platform to allow parties of children to dip for pond creatures. The supporting framework of the platform was made from recycled plastic, which has the advantage of not rotting, but is expensive compared to wood. The decking for the platform was made from wooden planks that we happened to have available at the time.
