Not river-related but we're helping to spread the word... Channel 4’s ‘The Piano’ is back for a third series and will be filming later this year in Newcastle! If you are a passionate amateur who loves playing the piano, apply here by Sunday 21st of July: takepartinthepiano.co.uk

New Course information: Rewilding is restoring ecosystems to the point where nature is allowed to take care of itself. Join us on our free, 2-day Rewilding Nature course with @climateactionne to learn about your own small-scale rewilding improvements. ow.ly/6Q9b50SCmKL

A big thank you to Paul at PBa Ecology for hosting the ‘Working with crayfish’ course” We'll will be putting the knowledge to good use, monitoring native populations of crayfish on the North Tyne and the Rive Rede Attendance was made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Did we mention that we'd love to hear from you 📢 This year we're celebrating our 20th anniversary 🎉 AND we're looking for your photographs for our annual calendar 📷 Send us your best photo of the Tyne and let us know why it's special to you 💖 ow.ly/fAIe50SJ0ia

Did you know, you can find near real-time storm overflow activity on Northumberland Water's website. Use the map to see overflows currently operating, discharges entering the watercourse and details of last recorded discharges. Click here for the map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/38b…

We recently displayed our river model at Newcastle Library. Great feedback from the schools who visited: “The river model is fantastic. Getting to know all about the work of Tyne Rivers Trust in looking after our precious river was a great addition to their fieldwork.”

Here's a reminder of the types of work we are doing to create a Better River, Better Region, Better Life, for all.

** Sunsets by the Tyne ** Anyone else love watching the colours dance over the river at dusk? Share your favourite sunset pics or memories! #MyTyne

Here's a reminder, we have a Rewilding course in September, that is free to attend. Join us on our free, two-day Rewilding Nature course with Climate Action North to learn more about how you can start your own small-scale rewilding improvements. ow.ly/JsjJ50SR5ee

Thanks to Hexham Courant for helping to spread the word about our calendar photo competition. We're enjoying seeing all the photographs that have come in so far 📷 hexham-courant.co.uk/news/24472524.…

As we draw to the close of the season for removing invasive Himalayan Balsam, our fabulous volunteers went out for one last bash at Featherstone Castle!

Wonderful wildlife 😊 and pollution 🥺 were among the things you spotted when we asked you to join The Rivers Trust #BigRiverWatch in May🦆 🐟 🦢 🐀💩 What will you spot during September's Big River Watch? Find out more to get involved here: tyneriverstrust.org/the-big-river-…

Grab a cuppa, sit comfortably, and enjoy this lovely piece of prose submitted by one of our followers to help celebrate our 20th Anniversary #MyTyne tyneriverstrust.org/april-ramble-s…

Thanks to Yve from our team for providing us with biosecurity training Essential measures for reducing the spread of disease, parasites and non-native species in and around our rivers. Pleased to report we all passed and received our #CheckCleanDry stickers 😁 @checkcleandryGB

Final reminder - tomorrow (Friday 30th ) is the last day to send us your photographs for our 2025 calendar competition 📆 Show us what the Tyne means to you 📸 More details here 👇 ow.ly/GwNl50T9BTl #MyTyne

One week today, The Big River Watch begins 👀 Together, let's find out what is impacting The Tyne Provide a snapshot of your local river by answering a quick survey Download the free app ‘Big River Watch’, fill it out between 6-12th Sept tyneriverstrust.org/the-big-river-… The Rivers Trust

Calling all artists! We'd love to see your paintings, drawings, or any art inspired by the River Tyne. Share your creations and tag us! #MyTyne

Taking part in the #BigRiverWatch is easy. Just use the easy to use app to record what you see. Spend 15 minutes surveying between 6-12th Sept and join the only UK and Ireland-wide citizen science survey of #river health. Sign up to take part: ow.ly/R0qn50TeqQI

Lovely to see these sketches drawn by one of our extremely talented volunteers who has been sketching some of our other volunteers during task days.

We would like to thank the organisers and everyone who attended the Homestead Gathering for their generous donation, raised during their small, family-run music festival held in the North Tyne Valley. Your donations help us to continue our vital work.