The role of the volunteers and the Friends of Jesmond Dene was a subject on the Alfie and Charlie Show on BBC Radio Newcastle last week.
Here’s a snippet:
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.
