CRAG

“The Coquet, from its mouth to its source, is one of the most lovely streams in the north of England”

said William Andrew Chatto in his book ‘Rambles in Northumberland and on the Scottish Borders’ published in 1835. And we want to keep it that way.

We’re a collaboration of community groups along the Coquet River who have joined together to help maintain and improve the Coquet River catchment. Along with the Northumberland River’s Trust, we are Women’s Institutes, Parish Councils and environmental groups, aiming to work with our communities, landowners and businesses to look after our unique environment.

We drew the CRAG 2025 Raffle at the CRAG delegate meeting on 2nd December. We raised £814. Thank you very much to all those that contributed. The lucky winners are:

  • 1st prize – original Luke Mc Taggart painting – Heather from Amble (ticket 1208)
  • 2nd prize – large print of Sarah Farooqi’s ‘Story of the Coquet’ – Peter from Thropton (ticket 0261)
  • 3rd prize – gift voucher for Spurelli’s of Amble – Colin (ticket 0110)
  • 4th prize – family gift voucher for Northumberland’s zoo at Eshott – Suzi (ticket 0095)
  • 5th prize – gift voucher for the Coquet Shorebase Trust – Jo from Rothbury (ticket 0065)

We will arrange delivery of prizes soon.

Come and join us at any of our Events.

Upcoming Events

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Have a look at this video. It was donated to us by Pockets Projects Ltd. It introduces the River Coquet and some of what CRAG is doing.

While we are at it, the header picture was also donated. You can buy a print from our friend Sarah (https://www.sarahfarooqi.co.uk/prints/story-of-the-coquet), who will donate 10% of the payment to CRAG.

Check out these other artistic responses to the River Coquet (Creative responses to the River Coquet).

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CRAG has received funding from The Community Fund. The Community Fund grant was made to Rothbury WI to fund the regular water quality testing on the River Coquet, to promote the set up of a wider umbrella group (CRAG) to coordinate activities and to engage volunteers in the Upper Coquedale valley to spread the reach of the testing. The grant of £3,854 was made by the following trust funds: Local Environmental Action; and The Lawrence Campbell Community First.

Contact us:
Email: coquetriveractiongroup@outlook.com