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George Elmy Lifeboat House East Durham Heritage Group run the George Elmy Lifeboat House and Heritage Centre. The Heritage Coast Heritage Centre tells the Sunderland Durham Hartlepool story of the tragedy of the George Elmy lifeboat and how it was brought back Our Heritage Coast comprises over 14 kilometres to life by the fantastic work of the natural, undeveloped and restored sections of the Heritage Group. of coastline of East Durham and South Sunderland. Come along and find out The definition of Heritage Coast covers some of the how the story unfolds most beautiful coastline of and Wales and forms throughout the years and the fascinating story of how the boat part of the family of protected landscapes that includes was brought home. National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open on the Marina Fun Day (Wed 30 May) then Thursday to for the We work to protect and enhance this magical coastline. Sunday 10am–3pm April to October (10am–3pm Nov to March) The Heritage Coast Partnership consists of Durham County Sunderland Maritime Heritage Centre Council, City of Sunderland, Natural England, Environment Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 10am–4pm. Agency, National Trust, Northumbrian Water, Durham Wildlife Horden Heritage Centre and Vintage Tearooms Trust, Groundwork, Hartlepool Borough Council and Seaham Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Town Council, with community representation from Ryhope Outdoor 10.30am-3pm from March to October. Community Association, and the Regeneration Partnerships Events Heugh Gun Battery of Easington Colliery, Horden and Blackhall. Open Weekends (10am-4pm) Armoury, weapons and war 28 May - 3 June 2018 memorabilia. Café, dog friendly (Admission charge applies) www.heughbattery.co.uk County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UQ

Telephone: 03000 268 131 E-mail: [email protected] Visit: www.durhamheritagecoast.org SEASCAPES www.thisisdurham.com Calling all sea users! Do you go out on the sea? Whether it’s for diving, kayaking, angling, fishing, sailing or any other activity – we want to meet you! We’ve been successful in securing £5m for an exciting new scheme set to benefit the coast and it’s communities between the rivers Tyne and Tees. Altogether better Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and 03000 268 131 Durham contributions from a partnership of organisations, we’re East Durham developing a scheme called Tyne to Tees, Shores and Seas – [email protected] Area Action Partnership but we’re calling it Seascapes for short!

We are now inviting everyone that uses or enjoys our shared © Crown Copyright and database rights coast to help shape the plans. Contact [email protected] 2016. Ordnance Survey 100049055. Scan the code or telephone 03000 263 714 to have your say or to contribute to to find out more future plans and projects or come along to Seaham Marina fun All information stated in the leaflet is about Durham day on Wednesday 30 May to have a chat – we look forward to correct at time of printing and subject Heritage Coast. meeting you. to change without notice.

• Alzheimers Society Sunderland • The Band Room,

Easington Colliery thank you boat trips • Beamish Museum • Brian Jolly, Seaham Hall Hendon

Lord Byron’s Walk Easington Colliery Vane Tempest Heritage Group B1287 North Did you know boat trips • Durham Constabulary Promenade run from seaham marina? • Durham County Dene House Road Ryhope North Railway Street Terrace Green Trips will be running from the Council marina all week - contact Duncan B1287 Seaham Harbour Marina • Durham Malborough Street at seaham boat charter on

Princess Road 07817 879 544 for prices and County Council B1287 Green Street sailing times. Archaeology Team A182 • Durham Wildlife Please note: Seaham Adverse weather conditions - Trust trips will be cancelled. • East Durham Area

Nose’s Point Action Partnership • East Durham Heritage

Group • Emily Cunningham Dalton Park Marine litter • Gary Lintern, Photographer Hawthorn Marine litter and the impact it has on wildlife is constantly in • Horden Heritage Centre the news at the moment. The And Vintage Tearoom Newcastle International Airport Heritage Coast Partnership carry Volunteers out beach cleans along the coast • Horden Regeneration Newcastle Easington and also work with community A1018 groups and schools to raise Partnership A194(M) A692 A1231 awareness of the problem of • Marian Keay Sunderland marine debris. A19 • National Trust 64 Horden • Natural England 63 If you would like to help out, Seaham please check out our Facebook • North East Sport A1(M) A690 A167 page where we regularly post • Philip Clegg, Geologist 62 details of upcoming events. A19 Durham • RNLI (David Hastings) Peterlee The (unofficial) Seaham Coastal • Ryhope Community A181 Clean-up Crew also meet 61 Association A179 throughout the year. Their next Hartlepool • Seaham Marina CIC A19 event is on 24 June, 11am A167 A689 60 A689 on Red Acre beach, Seaham. • St Mary’s Church, Seaham Contact Hayley through their • Steve’s Animal Ark A1(M) A19 Facebook page. A66 • Stuart Langley, Artist 59 Stockton-on-Tees • Sunderland City Council 58 Middlesbrough A66 A174 • Tonia’s Beach Café, Seaham Darlington Durham Tees • The Welly, Easington Valley Airport A68 The Headland Colliery 56 Hartlepool • Visit Saturday 2 June

Easington Colliery Sea Glass Safari, 11am-3pm Join artist Stuart Langley on a seaglass safari at Easington Colliery beach followed by an art workshop to create your own illuminated seaglass keepsake. Please bring a packed lunch along. Refreshments will be available Monday 28 May (Bank Holiday) ThurSday 31 May at Easington Colliery Bandroom afterwards (free of charge). Limited spaces so bookings only online at seaglasssafari.eventbrite.co.uk or telephone 03000 268 131 to book your place. Nose’s Point to Easington Circular Geology Walk, Secrets of Seaham Archaeology Walk, 10-11.30am 10am-2.30pm Meet our Archaeologist friend David who will take you on a trek through Meet at the entrance to Easington Colliery Coastal carpark at 11am Come along and join Philip Clegg our Geology expert on an exhilarating time, taking in St. Mary’s Church and letting you in on Archaeological (SR8 3QH) when we will walk to the beach together (suitable clothing walk through Hawthorn Dene to Easington along our beautiful coastline. secrets in Seaham! Walk length approx. 1 mile. and footwear are essential; please note access is by very steep steps. You can see how the area has changed in recent years after the demise Meet outside Tonia’s café, Seaham Hall beach carpark, North Road, of the coal industry and find out about the fascinating geology and Seaham, SR7 7AG wonderful coastal views that this area has to offer (Please note under Sunday 3 June 16’s must be with an adult). Walk duration is 7 miles, sturdy footwear required. Please bring lunch for the lunch stop which will be at Easington Toddle round the Dene! 10-11.30am All toddlers are welcome to bring their families and to enjoy a stroll into Bandroom; when Derek will greet us and tell us some of the local heritage. the National Nature Reserve managed by Natural England and see what Not for Softies! River to River Walk Meet at Nose’s Point (top car park) on the coastal path, South of we can find down there! (older siblings are welcome too!). Please note Organised by North East Sport, this walk is approximately 25 miles along Seaham, SR7 7PS (GR NZ 436 478) this event is not pushchair friendly. the coast from the Wear to the Tees. It’s tough going so not for the faint hearted! Booking is essential and through Meet at Natural England’s carpark, Castle Eden Dene NNR, North East Sport.co.uk/ . Over 18’s only. The walk will take up to 8 hours including a Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Chase, Peterlee, SR8 1NJ coastwalk lunch break (don’t forget to bring a packed lunch with you and plenty of water!) This is a free event with the return journey by bus from Hartlepool S with Gary Lintern, Photographer Tue day 29 May Blast Beach Photography Walk Meeting point is at the rear of the Sunderland Echo 24 Building (on 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm the River Wear side), SR1 1XH Join Gary for a photography workshop, where you’ll learn Discover Ryhope Denemouth Heritage Walk, 10-12noon how to photograph coastal landscapes. This event is suitable for absolute beginners, but also for experienced Horden Welfare Park Walk and High Tea, 2–3.30pm Join Ian, Coastal Ranger, who will tell you all about the area, past and Come along and rekindle those memories and chat about days gone photographers who want to learn more about coastal present. Discover how access to the beach was possible, travelling by! High tea and nostalgia will be provided by the lovely staff at Horden landscape photography and/or need more practice using along the stream, at the bottom of the dene. We will be looking at the Heritage Centre and Vintage Tearooms! This is a dementia friendly manual mode or filters. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to practice, many trees and plants that have colonialized the steep walls of the dene. event, all attendees are welcome to bring a carer or family member under expert supervision. Wellington boots are a MUST for this event. This is a challenging one along. Please book by telephoning Gail on kilometre walk down into the Dene, walking along the stream bed at Please bring your own camera (and tripod if you have one). Booking 03000 268 131 for further information. only on Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coastal-landscape- times. Meet outside the café in Horden Welfare photography-walk-blast-beach-tickets-45804205612) and places are Please contact Ian for meeting and parking arrangements. Park, Park Lane, Horden, SR8 4DE at 2pm. Email [email protected] or call 0191 5612468 limited to 15 per session. Please note there is a fee of £5 (and a small booking fee) for this session. Yoga on the Beach, 10-11am Now is your chance to try yoga; not just any old yoga but yoga on the beach! Suitable for all abilities, why not come along, meet Marian and give it a go! All participants are welcome to join us for a well-deserved cuppa afterwards at Tonia’s. Booking only – please telephone 03000 Celebrate our coast 268131 to book your place. Please note this event is for over 18’s only. Meet outside Tonia’s café, Seaham Hall Beach carpark, North Road, Seaham, SR7 7AG Seaham Marina fun day Blackhall Rocks Big Bug Hunt!, 10.30-12noon Join Durham Wildlife Trust to discover what bugs make their home on these magnificent coastal grasslands. Get creative with some big bug art to take home! Children must be accompanied Crimdon Beach Clean Up! 10am-12noon Come and help Celebrate your Pop-up Beach Clean! Come and join in and help us with the war against by an adult. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/ plastics. We will cleaning the beach at Crimdon, meet at the Little tern events. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Coast at Seaham Marina Fun Day on hut at 10am. Come for as little or as long as you like, all help much Meet at the main car park at Blackhall Rocks picnic area off the A1086 appreciated. All equipment supplied. Please wear sturdy footwear and Coast Road, (Nearest Postcode: TS27 4DG) suitable clothing. Wednesday 30 May, 12noon–4pm Meet at the Little tern hut, follow the path at the south end of the Easington Colliery Heritage car park. when there will be good old fashioned Group Walk, 1-3pm Two miles (easy) walk and talk. Horden Kite Making and Flying, Come and join Brian from seaside fun, Punch and Judy, donkeys

Easington Colliery Heritage Group 2pm and 2.30pm Come along to Horden welfare park café to find out more about this former and make and decorate your own kite – we on the beach, face pit village, it’s connection to Billy will be flying them in the park afterwards Elliott and the miners who worked too. the seams. After the walk there will painting, seal treasure be a short film show and a cup of Sessions at 2pm or 2.30pm in the Welfare tea back at Easington Welfare Hall. Park café, Park Lane, Horden, SR8 4DE trail and more! Meet outside Easington Colliery Social Welfare Centre, Seaside Lane South, SR8 3PL Friday 1 June Red Acre Beach Blitz, 1-2pm Your coast needs YOU! Help is needed to clean our beaches along the Coastal Spring Birds Walk, 10am–1pm Win Durham Coast, all equipment is provided. You can come for ten minutes Join Countryside Ranger and Bird Expert John Olley for this 2.5 mile bird or the full hour – any help is very welcome! You can do your bit towards walk around Blackhall. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars! keeping the sea free from plastic and other waste. Please wear sturdy Meet at Blackhall Rocks Carpark, off the A1086 Coast Road (past footwear and suitable clothing. Station Road), TS27 4AD Meet at Red Acre beach steps (opp Surestart Building in Seaham and off the road leading down to the Marina), North Terrace, Seaham, Ryhope Creepy Crawlies and Rockpooling!, 10am-1pm Sandcastle competition SR7 7EU Don’t miss Steve and his Animal Ark at Ryhope community centre! This year we are having a sandcastle After this we will be leaving the Community Centre and heading to Ryhope Village beach for a spot of rockpool rambling with competition on Slope Beach and the Steve and Ian our expert sea critter spotters! Help us find prize? Well, our friends from Visit S residents of the rocky shore at Ryhope. Wellies essential! If you Wedne day 30 May can please bring a bucket and net along with you. County Durham are offering a VIP Bookings only - please call Ian Graham on 0191 561 2468 or Family Pass to many of Durham’s email [email protected] top attractions with free entry to the end of the year!

You have to be in it to win it so why not come along and join in the fun!

Thursday 31 May Sea kayaking tour 11.30am (Min age 14) Coastal Footpath Walk Seaham Rock Pool The Big Seaweed Search, 11am-1pm Friday 1 June (6 hours) 10am start. Rummage, 10-11.30am The Big Seaweed Search invites you to explore the coast with your Charity fundraiser for George Elmy Lifeboat House Ever fancied walking the Meet our friends from Natural friends and family and contribute to real scientific research for the Natural coastline? Well here’s your England and the National Trust, History Museum and the Marine Conservation Society. Come and meet (Min age 14) chance! Join Niall, Heritage Coast Steve and Mark, for a rummage marine expert Emily to learn about the seaweeds of the British Isles and Saturday 2 June Officer, on this 9 mile walk from around the rock pools of Seaham contribute to this important research. Further information can be found at Dawdon to Crimdon; learn about exploring rock pool life as the tide www.bigseaweedsearch.org Family taster sessions: kayaking and paddle boarding the history of the coast and how goes out and see what lies along Meet Emily outside Tonia’s café, Seaham Hall Beach Carpark, SR7 it has emerged from its industrial your shoreline! Wellies essential! at 10am and 1pm (min age 6) 7AG for a quick chat about the project before heading down to the past to the coast we see today. If you can please bring a a bucket rocky shore in search of seaweeds. Please note there is a charge for these activities Sturdy footwear essential and and net along with you. please bring a packed lunch and Red Acre beach steps (opp Sure refreshments. Fairy Flax to Andy Capp Walk, 1-4pm To book and for further information call the marina Start and off the road leading Walk along the England Coast Path, past a series of superb sand dunes Return journey is by minibus to the Marina), North Terrace, before reaching the heritage rich Headland at Hartlepool, sturdy footwear office on 0191 581 89 98. from Crimdon – this walk is Seaham, SR7 7EU recommended. booking only, tel 03000 268 131 Meet at Crimdon Beach main carpark at the top of the stepped to book your place, do hurry as Seaham Marina fun day, access to the beach, TS27 4BL places are limited! 12noon-4pm - see main advert.