These weeds, they’re a killer
One certainty when visiting allotments is that among all the tidy plots you are going to find at least one gardener who has taken over a weed-infested area and is anxious to explain how it has been...
View ArticleHigh-flying day at county venue
Spend an afternoon at a Northumberland attraction with some feathered friends.There will be a birds of prey display and flying demonstrations (noon and 2pm) from Ridgeside Falconry at Woodhorn’s Spring...
View ArticleLearn the ukulele
A community venue is looking to start a new set of classes for a musical instrument.Two ukulele tutors have been earmarked by Pegswood Community Hub and it is now finding out the demand for sessions –...
View ArticleAcclaimed writers to visit libraries
A trio of thriller writers are coming to Morpeth Library as part of the activities across the country to celebrate literature.In Northumberland, the county council has organised a programme of events...
View ArticleOrchestra is back for charity gig
An annual fund-raising concert returns to Mitford.The Bewick Orchestra and North Wind Quintet will perform at St Mary Magdalene Church on Saturday, at 7.30pm.Tickets cost £8, £5 under 18s, available...
View ArticleAcclaimed group sings for Armed Services charity
The Military Wives Choir is heading to Ponteland.Pont Charity Group has organised the concert for the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War. Proceeds...
View ArticleExpert guide to flora and fauna
Visitors can explore the flora and fauna of Wallington.An Ask The Gardener session takes place on Sunday, from noon to 4pm; on Monday, from 2pm to 3pm, a Ranger Ramble will be held, and on Wednesday...
View ArticleCollege campus opens up for a country fair
A countryside fair will offer an array of attractions at Kirkley Hall.Students from Northumberland College will showcase their skills in tree climbing, hanging basket creativity and dog grooming.For...
View ArticleTouting for talent in county festival
Plans are underway for a brand new free outdoor music festival in Blyth this summer, showcasing the best of Northumberland talent alongside big household names.The 2014 Northumberland Live music...
View ArticleBroadcasting training scheme
Youngsters could be going radio gaga for a new training course.Leading Link has teamed up with Radio Northumberland to offer workshops and training for those aged 14 to 18 keen to get into...
View ArticleAuthor returns for book signing
An author is returning to her Northumberland roots for a book signing.Barbara Fox has penned Is The Vicar In, Pet? as a memoir of her time growing up in Seaton Hirst where her father, Alder Gofton, was...
View ArticleOrganist lined up for free recital in summer series
The Summer Recital Series continues at Morpeth Methodist Church with organist Tamsin Brown.Ms Brown is Assistant Organist at St John the Baptist Church in Newcastle.She took up the instrument at the...
View ArticleSociety holds its annual meeting
The Northumberland and Newcastle Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Blagdon Hall Estate Clock Room on Wednesday.The meeting will begin at 7pm and guest speaker will be entrepreneur...
View ArticleGet the latest on rural campaign
The next Northumberland branch committee meeting of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will take place on Thursday, June 5, from 7pm.It will be held in the Ridley Arms, Stannington. For more...
View ArticleStalls and games at village fete
A Traditional Garden Fete will be held at Longhirst Village Hall this weekend.The event takes place on Saturday, from 2pm, in aid of St John’s Church.Stalls will include cakes, preserves, books, plants...
View ArticleA festival of fitness
A free festival will help people step into fitness.The 1Life event will take place at Ponteland and Morpeth Riverside leisure centres on Saturday, from 8am to 4pm.There will be gym and pool access,...
View ArticleColourful chives a mint idea for your garden
It’s good to see the perennial herbs we planted in a raised bed two years ago springing back to life again.The same can be said of others dotted around the garden, especially those planted near the...
View ArticlePhotos can put names to the rarest of wildflowers
Out in the countryside and in our garden the bluebells have been brilliant this year.I hasten to add that it does not follow that we introduced them from the wild, they were here when we arrived years...
View ArticleHorticulture has its roots in wild flora
As greater tracts of the countryside are gobbled-up in the name of development, it becomes increasingly important to protect our wild flora.They were, after all, the base from which the diversity of...
View ArticleHow plants offer a link to the past
We have a feast of flowers in the mixed ornamental borders at present and are making the most of it. The next big floral push will come near the end of June with the first flush of roses, early annuals...
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