Jane inspires adventure with yacht race yarns
Morpeth Rotary ClubMEMBERS were inspired to take up active adventure when they heard the story of local mum Jane Bendelow.She took part in an international yacht race in her 40s having never sailed in...
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Morpeth Flower ClubTWO Morpeth club members showed off their flower power in a North East exhibition.Marjorie Holt and Christine Ogle, who are members of Morpeth Flower Club, helped to mark the 350th...
View ArticleShare a prize walk
WALKERS have been invited to share their favourite strolls in Northumberland for the chance to win a break away.The National Trust, which manages the popular Wallington estate near Cambo, is running...
View ArticleThe Fifteen follow in the footsteps of Rising leader
The Fifteen (The Northumbrian Jacobite Society) THE Society held its 12th anniversary dinner at Capheaton Hall on Saturday, October 6, the actual anniversary of the start of the 1715 Jacobite Rising in...
View ArticleScare tactics on woods fun run
A SPOOKY surprise could be waiting in the woods in a Hallowe’en-themed fun run.The Northumberland Wildlife Trust event will see runners and walkers tackling a 3.5-mile off-road trail, starting at...
View ArticleOh yes it is!
IT’S coming up to panto time again in a Northumberland village.Last year, Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish Council paid for a touring theatre group to bring Alice in Pantoland to the community,...
View ArticleLadies’ night in memory of Lorna
A MORPETH man is paying tribute to his late wife in a special club night.As Master of Morpeth Masonic Lodge, John Fitzsimmons would usually host a Ladies’ Night once a year.But this time, the event...
View ArticleHallowe’en frights at county haunt
HISTORY and Hallowe’en will go hand in hand at a Northumberland museum.Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives is offering a range of activities, starting this weekend.The Northumberland History...
View ArticleSpooks alive back in the day
YOUNG visitors should prepare for a scare at Belsay.English Heritage will take a look at the darker side of history in a half-term full of Hallowe’en activities.Time Travellers Go Ghosts and Ghouls...
View ArticleDance date
VILLAGERS can dance the autumn blues away at Mitford Village Hall.The venue will play host to two local bands on Saturday and a bar will be available.Proceeds will go towards the Hall Building Fund.The...
View ArticleBuilding a future for African school
A MUSICAL evening in Morpeth will round off a day of fund-raising in aid of an African school-building scheme.The concert at St Robert’s Church Hall in Oldgate features a performance from the Morpeth...
View ArticleScare tactics at Wallington
FOREST frights and creepy crafts make for a Wallington spooktacular next week.The National Trust run attraction is offering various Halloween activities for little horrors.Visitors can make crafts, try...
View ArticleIt’s a Hallowe’en spook-tacular
CHILDREN are invited to dress the part for a Morpeth shopping centre’s very own spook-tacular event.Staff at Sanderson Arcade have lined up a host of activities to celebrate Hallowe’en including a...
View ArticleIt’s the season to join growers
Hardy Plant SocietyA NEW season is under way at the North East branch of The Hardy Plant Society.A diverse range of talks will take place, including On Top But Never In Control by BBC4 presenter...
View ArticleSome scary stories for little horrors
SPOOKY stories and crafts will be presented at Morpeth Library.The Gas House Lane facility will present Winnie the Witch at Hallowe’en on Wednesday.The free session, which includes optional fancy...
View ArticleCruising back to autumn business
Lancaster Park WIWITH no formal August meeting, the 2012 summer outing of members of Morpeth Lancaster Park Women’s Institute spent an enjoyable afternoon cruising on the River Tyne.They sailed in the...
View ArticleDon’t throw out unwanted goods
YOUNG Morpeth club members are preparing for their annual Bargain Bazaar – and donations would be welcome.The annual fund-raising event for the Boys’ Brigade and 6th Morpeth Scout Group is a...
View ArticleThe history of press-gangs
Mitford WINEVER have the Mitford WI ladies felt more relaxed and informed at the same time following our October meeting.The threesome group Old English had been entertaining us with Northumberland...
View ArticleSociety gets visit from pharmacist
South East Northumberland Branch Of The MS Society MEMBERS of the South East Northumberland branch of the MS Society met last week for the October meeting when our speaker was Mohammed Omar Sarwar (M...
View ArticleMusical youth and pianist entertain
INTERNATIONAL pianist Murray McLachlan will be back by popular demand at the second Northumberland Music Festival.He will perform at Guyzance Hall, along with students from the acclaimed Chetham’s...
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