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The Brierdene - nestled between
Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse
Managed by volunteers. Enjoyed by everyone.
The Friends of Brierdene started their conservation work in October 2006. Our long-term aim is to restore and improve the dene, with the advice and support of North Tyneside Council.
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Our volunteers work hard to maintain and manage the beauty of the Brierdene and received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2020.
Volunteers meet every Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm.
20 years of conservation
Volunteers have tended the Dene
since 2006
1,141 species recorded
New species are constantly being identified
1,000s of
volunteer hours
Our volunteers give up thousands of hours of their time each year
100s of local members
Many of our activities are funded by local membership
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