Women in Planning North East - Bat Walk
Mon 24 Aug
|Central Bean Coffee House
Join ecologists Madeline Money (WSP) and Siobhan Bailey (Tetra Tech) for a dusk bat walk in Leazes Park.
Time & Location
24 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Central Bean Coffee House, 17-25 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SG, UK
About the event
Join Women in Planning North East for a Bat Walk, hosted by ecologists Madeline Money (WSP) and Siobhan Bailey (Tetra Tech).
We’ll kick off around 7pm at the Central Bean Coffee House at Gallowgate with a short intro session on bats and planning; covering surveys, legislation, and how to design with bats in mind. Followed by a practical demo of bat detectors and thermal cameras (courtesy of Northumberland Bat Group). At around 8pm, we’ll head into the park for a one-hour guided walk to spot and identify bats in action. A great chance to learn something new, ask questions, and connect with others—whether you’re a bat beginner or just curious!
Your hosts will be:
Madeline Money
Favourite bat species: Noctule
Consultant Ecologist at WSP with 4 years of professional experience of bat surveying, currently working towards a level 2 bat licence having completed many roost inspections and nighttime surveys through work, Madeline…