Sample best of British produce
THE best of British food products from local suppliers will be available to sample at a garden centre near Morpeth over the next few weeks.Heighley Gate Nursery and Garden Centre is an official partner...
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ORGANISERS of an outdoor event in Pegswood this evening are keeping their fingers crossed for good weather.The barbecue and quiz night at Pegswood Community Project also includes a raffle and those...
View ArticleGet poetic with ladies
A FREE workshop for poetry fans is being offered by a local women’s group.The Women’s Health Advice Centre (WHAC) will present the Just Poetry session at Morpeth Library next week.Participants are...
View ArticleBest foot forward
WALKERS will step out on Sunday for another trail in Northumberland countryside.Morpeth Footpaths Society will take on a ten-mile walk around Bewick Moor.The five-hour ramble, led by John Airey, will...
View ArticleInner Wheel Club of Morpeth
THE hand-over dinner was held a little later than usual at The Ridley Arms, Stannington.The incoming President Mrs Vivien Scott was given her chain of office by the Secretary Mrs Barbara Pringle as the...
View ArticleTaste of the Games at seaside
A TASTE of the Games came to Northumberland as a county caravan park held its own sports day.The Golden Sands Fun Day last weekend saw visitors flock to the Cresswell site to try their hand at various...
View ArticleCalum heads for corridors of power
A MORPETH teenager will rub shoulders with politically-active young people from across the world at a major international event.King Edward VI School Student Voice Ambassador Calum Thomson will attend...
View ArticleDisco divas are in demand
DISCO divas are being recruited to sashay along the streets of Morpeth.Teacher Ben Hammond, 34, aims to dance every step of the way from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise awareness and funds for...
View ArticleAir cadets show off skills on the ground
A COUNTY beauty spot is looking even better after some air cadets showed that they also have skills on the ground.The young people from 346 (Tynemouth) Squadron donated their time and energy to make...
View ArticleSun smiles down on barbecue
THE sun smiled on a county charity’s fund-raising barbecue.The event, held at Northumberland County Blind Association’s (NCBA) headquarters in Low Stanners, Morpeth, was co-ordinated with a visit by...
View ArticleProgramme climbs back on schedule
A SUMMER activity programme is finally under way at a Morpeth attraction after staffing problems were resolved.The Barnabas Bouldering Wall was due to be available throughout the school holidays to...
View ArticleLive music at the Double
FREE live music is being offered by a Ponteland hotel.The DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport Hotel will host performances every Friday and Saturday evening, as well as offering live...
View ArticleLovebirds say I do to the county
COUPLES are queuing up to tie the knot in Northumberland.The county has seen a 15 per cent increase in both bookings and wedding ceremonies at venues licensed for civil marriage over the past year,...
View ArticleComedy, come Rain or Shine
AN evening of Shakespearean laughs is being promised at a county tourist attraction.Rain or Shine Theatre Company is returning to Belsay Hall with a new production of one of Shakespeare’s classic...
View ArticleShow sets sail
AN outdoor theatre show is setting sail for Wallington.Illyria will perform its version of HMS Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan’s humorous tale of love and snobbery in Victorian England, in the Courtyard...
View ArticleAn ancient art
EXPERT Amanda Barrel will offer an introduction to the ancient art of tai chi at Bolam Lake Country Park this Saturday.Those attending the session, which will take place between 11am and 12.30pm, are...
View ArticleDiamond day in show calendar
MITFORD is looking forward to a gem of a show this weekend.The 26th Annual Show will be held at the Village Hall on Saturday – and this year there are special categories in celebration of the Queen’s...
View ArticleTempting fete for good cause
A SUMMER fete will offer a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy.Avala Park Care Home in Mile Road, Widdrington Station, is opening its doors for the fund-raising event on Saturday.There...
View ArticleOrganist has the chemistry
THE fifth organ recital in the 2012 series at Morpeth Methodist Church tomorrow (Friday) will be performed by Brian Varley.Born in Newcastle in 1944, Mr Varley began playing the organ at the age of 14...
View ArticleSerenading shoppers
SHOPPERS will be serenaded in Morpeth Market Place in open-air concerts.The mini series of entertainment has been organised by the town’s new Economic Forum in a bid to attract more shoppers and...
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