Harelaw Cottages

07/12/2024

Christmas rag wreaths, made entirely from preloved fabric. If you'd like one - https://www.numonday.com/product/rag-wreath-christmas-wreath-christmas-upcycled-recycled-sustainable-eco-copy/

24/11/2024

We don’t usually do much dead heading here at Harelaw but our old boy Solzie can’t help himself.

20/11/2024

06/11/2024

Earlier this year we bought a recycled plastic Hedgehog box from TDP and put it in our shed. Recently one of our resident hogs has decided it will be a nice place to sleep, over winter. A lot of bedding has gone in there over the last few nights - maybe it's a tardis! I'm thrilled its been used so quickly.

03/11/2024

🔥 A little preview of what’s on offer tonight 🔥
-Food & Bonfire start at 4pm 🔥🌭
-Bar open NOW! 🍺💃

31/10/2024

31/10/2024

Big changes ahead for hedgehog conservation! 🦔

The conservation status of the European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) has been updated from Least Concern to Near Threatened in the latest release of the IUCN Red List. Monitoring efforts indicate that their decline may exceed 30% over the past decade, putting the species at serious risk.

“Unfortunately, evidence points towrds a worrying and widespread downward trend (..) There is still a chance to halt the decline of the Western European hedgehog, and we must aim to prevent any further worsening of status,” explained Abi Gazzard, Programme Officer at IUCN SSC Small Mammal Specialist Group member (follow ).

Once abundant across Europe, the West European hedgehog now faces a rapidly shrinking population. Urban development, agricultural expansion and road infrastructure have fragmented the hedgehog’s habitat, while vehicle collisions, the use of pesticides, and poorly managed gardens continue to reduce their numbers.

“This decline will likely come as no surprise to the average person. When hedgehogs come up in conversation, it’s not long before someone says that they just don’t see them anymore,” said Hope Nothhelfer, Communications Officer at the Mammal Society.

We are calling on the public to contribute to hedgehog monitoring efforts by recording sightings through the Mammal Mapper app, and by joining forces with other nature champions through a local mammal groups. Collecting this data will help inform conservation strategies and focus protective measures in critical areas.

Empowering conservationists, students, citizen scientists and nature champions to play a key role in grassroots conservation now and in the future ensures a bright future for mammals.

31/10/2024

Back by popular demand Dewas’ Sri Lankan Curry Night! Saturday 7th & 14th of December! 🥘🎅🏻

Looking for a fun night out on the run up to Christmas come and join us!

Food served 5-8 booking & pre order is required by email to [email protected] or by Facebook message 🥘

Other dates may be available for group bookings please email to enquire 🥳

30/10/2024

Quick view of the rest of our year! 🥳🎅🏻🍻

Feel free to message us for information on any of our events listed below ! 🤩

We will also be updating our Facebook to confirm details in full running up to the events!

P.S Looking for a Christmas night out message us to see all the things we can offer 🎅🏻🎄🍻🥔🥘

30/10/2024

30/10/2024

🍄 UPDATE: walk cancelled 🍄

🍂 🍄 Join us for a fungi walk this Sunday! 🍄 🍂

Please email Ranger Rachel with any questions/to book a place!

🥾Sturdy shoes, and an inquisitive nature advised!

30/10/2024

Today, The Wildlife Trusts completed the purchase of part of the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland – with plans to secure the whole estate for the nation. An important place in the hearts of Northumbrians, the land – which includes the popular Simonside Hills – is home to rare and endangered wildlife including curlews, bilberry bumblebees, emperor moths and red squirrels.

Over the coming months, The Wildlife Trusts nationally and Northumberland Wildlife Trust plan to buy the whole estate, so that we can preserve its rich heritage for future generations and create sustainable futures with the local community, who we’ll be consulting throughout. We’ve launched a fundraising appeal to make these next steps a reality and would love for you to join us on this exciting journey! To find out more, visit: https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/wildlife-trusts-buy-rothbury-estate-partnership-northumberland-wildlife-trust

Image by Duncan Hutt

27/10/2024

It’s going to be a great Halloween — we can feel it in our bones ☠️! Who else is excited for lots of skele-fun this half term. Our famous Scarycrow Trail is back from this Monday 28 October 2024 until 3 November 2024.

Follow the trail of weird and wonderful ‘Scarycrows’ around the villages at Ford & Etal, awarding them scores as you go. Pick up a trail map and score sheet from one of the village shops, Heatherslaw railway and the Visitor Centre at Heatherslaw, or you can download a trail map here ⬇️ before your visit

https://www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/events/the-famous-scarycrow-trail-2024/

There is no charge for this event but, if you can, please give a donation for the trail map and score sheet, as all proceeds will be given to Cash For Kids Borders and North Northumberland.

The Scarycrows are created by locals and local businesses and we are very grateful for their support and enthusiasm. Without their creativity and hard work there would be no event. Happy Halloween 🎃 👻☠️everyone are you visiting us? Why not tag your friends and have a fang’tastic time together 🧛‍♀️

23/10/2024

22/10/2024

📌Save the date!🎄

Find fabulous gifts and treats for the nature lovers in your life, in our popular Christmas Festive Fair, Sunday 24th November at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre.

In Focus, Binocular and Telescope Specialists, U.K., Hauxley craft together hand knits and crafts, Wildlife Art and Books, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Christmas Crafting and more!

Delicious scones, cakes, light lunches and seasonal snacks will also be on sale in The Lookout Café, open 10am. 🎄🧁🧶🛍🔭🎁🎄

Image compositor Sheila Luck