Join Alnwick FoE for a screening and discussion of "The People's Emergency Briefing", a new film that sets out the climate risks facing the nation – and the credible, positive responses available. Alnwick Playhouse, Tuesday 14 July, 7pm, entrance £5. Book at: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/the-pe...

Rolling moorlands, woodlands and wide-open starry skies. The 3,800 hectare Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is a place of rare beauty, steeped in human history. The Wildlife Trusts still need to raise £12 million to save it for the nation. Please donate today! www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

Donate to Secure The Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts

Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...

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All are welcome at the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Thursday 2 July 2026. Please note our new venue at the Costello Centre, 10A Bailiffgate, Alnwick, NE66 1XL. Come along if you're interested in getting more active, or just want to know what we've been up to!

It's that time of year again! The Alnwick 'What a a Wonderful World' festival is on at the Alnwick Playhouse - and beyond - on 25-28 June. There's a fantastic line up of music, poetry, workshops, talks and visits, with something for everyone. Come and join in! whataww.org/festival-eve...

Forestry England are asking for feedback on draft plans for a new woodland they’re planning to create just north of Newton-on-the-Moor, about 4 miles south of #Alnwick. You can respond on their website or in person on 18 June, 4-7 pm at Newton Jubilee Hall. consult.forestryengland.uk/forest-distr...

Happy holidays everyone from Alnwick Friends of the Earth. This year, we're dreaming of a green Christmas! In the meantime, here's a video wrap-up and a celebration of some of the Friends of the Earth's 2025 activities and achievements. Enjoy! friendsoftheearth.uk/about/end-of...

A look back at what we got up to in 2025 We couldn't have done all this without you! | Friends of the Earth

At the end of the year, we have a look back at everything we managed to get done in 2025, things we couldn't have done without our fantastic supporters!

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Newcastle Airport is planning to expand and they want your feedback. You can see their expansion masterplan and leave comments on their website - but hurry, the consultation closes on 30 November 2026. www.newcastleairport.com/corporate/co...

Fashion at What Price? Alnwick FoE member Chris Leggate offers the latest in our 'Points of View' series, looking at the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry and what you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your clothing. Read it at: www.alnwickfoe.org.uk/pointsofview/

📣 Calling #Northumberland businesses, residents, community groups and more...are you ready to do your bit for the environment❓ APPLY FOR YOUR FREE TREES 👇 nland.cc/freetrees25 🌳15,000 new trees are up for grabs in #Northumberland.

Reminder: we're showing Christo Waller's film Leaving it Better, a compelling story of what happened when environmentalists met with Teesdale farmers. Join us on Tuesday 7 October, 7.30pm at Alnwick Playhouse. Admission FREE! More information and book at alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/leavin...

Northumberland Wildlife Trust are appealing for donations to save the Rothbury Estate, a breathtaking mix of moorland, woodland, rivers, and farmland. Until 30 September, whatever you give will be doubled, up to £100,000. You can find out more and donate at www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts

In the heart of Northumberland, a rare, wild and historic 3,800-hectare estate is at risk of being sold off and lost for nature. Until 30 September 2025, your gift will be doubled to help save it, up ...

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We're teaming up with Alnwick Playhouse to present Christo Waller's film Leaving it Better, a compelling story of what happened when environmentalists met with Teesdale farmers. Join us on Tuesday 7 October, 7.30pm. Admission FREE! More information and book at alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/leavin...

Alnwick Area FoE goes a bit quiet over the summer months, but do take a look at our website at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk for information about our work and activities - and enjoy the summer while it lasts!

Join us for "Earth Matters: Simonside and Beyond": Professor Alastair Driver, one of the UK's best-known conservationists, in discussion with leading local farmers and conservationists. Sat 28 June, 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm, #Alnwick Playhouse. Tickets £10/£5. alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/earth-...

A quick note that if you are planning on attending our committee meeting on 4 July, it is at a different venue from normal. Please get in touch with us to find out the details. You can find contact information on our website at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk

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Homepage of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaign group in North Northumberland.

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Help recycle and raise funds for #Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth at the same time! We're holding a vintage clothing evening at Howick Hall on Wednesday 21 May, from 6pm to 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. All proceeds go to Friends of the Earth and Coastland Parishes.

Add your name to our petition calling for this new law today 👇 foe.uk/co8tk @milieudefensie.bsky.social #planetoverprofit #stopconflictpalmoil

Make UK companies accountable for destroying forests and people’s lives

Powerful UK companies are trashing the environment and wrecking the lives of people overseas through their global supply chains. And UK law lets them get away with it.

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The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is on Wednesday 7 May, 7.00 pm, at our usual venue of Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured), 34-38 Green Batt, Alnwick, NE66 1TU. All are welcome! www.alnwickfoe.org.uk

Local elections are taking place today for councils and regional mayors. Find out why local government is so important for climate and nature action. https://foe.uk/jmz5c

Why local elections matter | Friends of the Earth

Council and mayoral elections are taking place this May. Find out why local government matters in the fight against climate breakdown.

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Special FoE Event: Northumberland, Climate Change, and Action: a talk by Prof. Brycchan Carey. How could climate change affect daily life in #Northumberland? What can we do to prevent it? Join us from 6.45pm at St. James's Church Hall, Pottergate, #Alnwick, Wednesday 16 April. Free! All welcome!

The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is our AGM on Wednesday 5 March at 7pm in Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured) on Green Batt. All are welcome!

Northumberland County Council is offering £50,000 to support local projects tackling climate change and protecting the environment. Grants range from £250 to £5000 per project. Open to community groups, charities, etc. Find out more and apply on line. www.northumberlandnetzero.uk/apply/climat...

Climate Fund | Northumberland Net Zero

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BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the green light to airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Please sign this petition from Friends of the Earth to tell Rachel Reeves "don't put plane profits before the planet". action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

Tell Rachel Reeves: don’t put plane profits before planet

BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the green light to airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Expanding airports like Heathrow won’t do much, if anything, for the communities t...

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A reminder to please fill out the Alnwick FoE supporters' survey. It takes just five minutes and helps us plan our actions for the year ahead. Please complete it by 9am on Monday 20 January at the very latest. Thank you! www.alnwickfoe.org.uk/survey/

The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is on Wednesday 8 January at 7pm in Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured) on Green Batt. All are welcome!

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth is now on Bluesky where we will be posting news about the environment and environmental action in and around Alnwick, North Northumberland. You can also visit us at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/15603...

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth

Homepage of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaign group in North Northumberland.

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Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth is new to Bluesky. We will be soon be posting here with news about the environment and environmental action in and around Alnwick, Northumberland. In the meantime, visit us at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth

Homepage of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaign group in North Northumberland.

alnwickfoe.org.uk