Wonderful views on the society’s circular stroll
Morpeth Footpaths SocietyA TOTAL of 27 walkers from Morpeth Footpaths Society met at Amble Harbour on a bright and breezy Sunday morning for a 6.2-mile circular walk via historic Warkworth, with...
View ArticleCelebrations are in full swing at shopping centre
MUM’S the word at a busy shopping centre.Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth has launched a Mother’s Day competition to reward a special mum with a fantastic pamper hamper.Children simply have to tell the...
View ArticleNew dance company steps into the spotlight
TALENTED young dancers will be putting their best feet forward in auditions for a new company.The Youth Dance Company has been formed to hone the talents of dancers aged 13 to 19 living in south east...
View ArticleStep in time for a ceilidh
A CEILIDH will set toes tapping at Morpeth’s King Edward VI School (KEVI).The event has been organised by the KEVI Parent, Teacher, Friends Association and will be held in the Lower School Hall. It...
View ArticleA time for happiness and reflection
Golden-anniversary celebrations should always have elements of happiness, fulfilment and reflection, and all three were present for me last Monday at the Spring Meeting of Northumbria in Bloom.No, I...
View ArticleKnow a person who should be rewarded?
There are countless examples locally of individuals and small groups giving freely of their time to enhance their immediate environment.The Royal Horticultural Society is aware that this is happening...
View ArticleMusic event to support foundation
TIME is running out to get tickets for a fund-raising concert.Classical and modern music will be performed by Kate The Violinist and saxophone player Keith Robinson on Sunday evening.The concert is in...
View ArticlePlay’s cast will perform a variety of characters
THE cast for Ponteland Repertory Society’s latest performance will be going back to the classroom.Teechers by John Godber has been described as an entertaining comedy play that illustrates many of the...
View ArticleFlower flair on show at club session
THERE will be plenty of artistic flair on show at Morpeth Flower Club.The group will welcome Area Demonstrator Val Guest to its meeting next week for a presentation on Swirls and Curls.The meeting will...
View ArticleRemarkable women
Kirkley WIMEMBERS of Kirkley WI remembered two remarkable women at their March meeting.Vice President Liz Shaw gave the eulogy to Eleanor Findley, a founder member who died in her 99th year. Eleanor...
View ArticleArresting talk at WI
Pegswood/Bothal WITHE long arm of the law came to Pegswood with Bothal WI, not to arrest anyone, but to give a talk about neighbourhood policing.Secretary Mrs Pauline Proud welcomed an Acting Sergeant...
View ArticleGet a taste of estate history
GET an insight into what life was like for the family that used to live at Wallington.The subject for the next At Home with the Trevelyans afternoon is textiles.Join the housekeeping team as they weave...
View ArticleSaturday walk for society
Morpeth Footpaths SocietyTHE society will be meeting for a 10-mile circular walk from Rothbury to Lordenshaw and Simonside on Saturday.The walk, which will take between four and five hours, is steep in...
View ArticleFun day at charity base
IT’S Onesie Wednesday at a Morpeth charity next week – and everyone can join in the fun.Turning Point, which provides support for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems, is...
View ArticleAGM will include talk from editor
Ponteland Civic SocietyTHE society is holding its annual general meeting on Monday.After the business is conducted, Stewart Bonney of The Northumbrian will give a short talk entitled An Editor’s Life....
View ArticleClub serves up hospice support
A HARD-WORKING community group is inviting people along for a cuppa to support its latest fund-raising drive.Morpeth Lions Club hopes to raise £1,561 to help fund a specialist bed at Grace House...
View ArticleSociety needs piano player
A GROUP of performers is on the lookout for a pianist to assist with its events.The voluntary role for Morpeth Pantomime Society has become available as the lady who used to do it had to leave the post...
View ArticleVolunteers are the busiest folk I know
If you want a job done, ask a busy person. This just about sums up every volunteer I’ve ever met. Especially in small communities, villages and towns.Talk to any volunteer and you’ll discover they’re...
View ArticleHelpers at Howick Hall are doing a great job
Little over six years ago, friend Robert Jamieson, head gardener at Howick Hall, mentioned they were about to launch their volunteer scheme.Several acquaintances became involved and frequently explain...
View ArticleTwo for the price of one at town’s next cinema night
There is a double bill at the Morpeth Community Cinema tomorrow.The action at the Town Hall begins at 6.30pm, half-an-hour earlier than usual, to make time for a screening of Men of the Tyne. The main...
View Article
