Council restock river
Wansbeck Angling AssociationEXTRA fish will be put into the River Wansbeck, thanks to a council grant.Wansbeck Angling Association has received £200 from Morpeth Town Council to go towards stocking the...
View ArticleThe rise and fall of historic hall — guild hears it all
Morpeth Stobhillgate Townswomen’s GuildWE had a very busy April meeting as it was our AGM and Mr Hughes from the National Trust was our speaker.His talk on the rise and fall of Seaton Delaval Hall was...
View ArticleClassical concert
AN acclaimed music group will return to Mitford this weekend for an annual concert.The Bewick Orchestra will present a classical programme at St Mary Magdalene Church, including Mozart’s Impresario...
View ArticleAuthor calls into store
NOVELIST Gordon Taylor will be calling into a Morpeth store to sign copies of his latest work.Cometh The Man is set in 19th Century Northumberland, following the character Nathaniel Davidson.Nathaniel...
View ArticleMusic for peace initiative
A CONCERT is being held in Morpeth on Saturday from 7pm to support a Middle East peace initiative.Archbishop Elias Chacour of Galilee has worked to bring young people together in Israel over five...
View ArticleTake a trail around town
WALKERS can take a stroll around Morpeth next week.Morpeth Footpaths Society has organised a circular walk along the river, taking in Scotch Gill Woods, Cottingwood Common and Bluebell Woods.It will be...
View ArticleTalk about Tudor king
THE AGM of Ponteland Senior Gentlemen’s Club will take place on Monday.Following the business of the meeting, Professor John Derry will give a talk on Bluff King Hal.It will take place in the lounge of...
View ArticleChance to see historic hall in a different light
A SPOOKY sleep-over is being offered at an historic hall.Belsay Hall will invite couples, families and friends to spend a night in one of its 10 bedrooms.The event, which is part of the Museums At...
View ArticlePlants on display
THE North East England Group of the Alpine Garden Society meeting in Ponteland on Monday will be a ‘show and tell’ session, followed by a social event.Plants brought to the event will be on display and...
View ArticleLearning about dementia
Morpeth Lions ClubMorpeth Lions Club welcomed Sophie Ford, from the Alzheimer’s Society, in April.The Alzheimer’s Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their...
View ArticleGet into charity gear
CYCLISTS are gearing up for a 160-mile Tour of Northumberland.The ride has been organised by Breeze Bikes Cycling Club for HospiceCare North Northumberland. It will take in the county’s 12 waste...
View ArticleAccordionist wins a spot at top music event
A YOUNG musician has been given a special birthday present with a slot at a top summer festival.Accordionist Gemma Telfer will take to the stage of the Hebridean Celtic Festival after winning a talent...
View ArticleOrgan recital at church
A FREE organ recital will be given this week.Morpeth Methodist Church will present Martin Clarke, who is Director of Music at St Oswald’s Parish Church in Durham.He is a Fellow of the Royal College of...
View ArticleSociety steps out
Morpeth Footpaths SocietyTHERE will be a trip to north Northumberland for Morpeth Footpaths Society this weekend.Members are invited to take part in a four-hour trail around Humbleton Village, near...
View ArticlePlanting fun at attraction
CHILDREN can join the Garden Team at Wallington on Sunday to discover all about the wonderful world of plants.They will receive top planting and growing tips from the experts. There is a small charge...
View ArticlePainting is pot luck
FAMILIES can potter about with paint at a series of fun-filled workshops.Rainbow pottery painting will be on offer to customers at the Cart Shed Tearooms in Acklington.The activity will be suitable for...
View ArticleCountry fair activities
A COUNTRYSIDE fair will take place this weekend.Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus will host the event on Sunday.Students will demonstrate their skills in tree climbing, horse riding,...
View ArticleCheck out the birdlife
NOVICE and experienced twitchers are invited to take a stroll around Bolam Lake.The informal walk around the country park will be led by Richard Cansdale, who will help participants to identify the...
View ArticleServing up food for thought from 1940s...
THERE’S a wartime flavour to the latest Herald The Past feature by local historians BRIAN HARLE and ALAN DAVISON.The pair have been delving into the Herald archives and have found food for thought in...
View ArticleEvent will help to raise funds for hospice care
BUDDING artists can brush up on their painting skills and help to raise funds for charity in the process.Meldon Park country estate near Morpeth will present a watercolour workshop next week, courtesy...
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