Women and politics to take the spotlight
BPW NorthOn Friday, November 21, at 7pm, BPW (Business and Professional Women) North meets in Morpeth Town Hall to find out from each of the main political parties what they will offer women in their...
View ArticleIsland’s dialect is the talk of a lecture
The unique dialect of a Northumberland community will be examined in the 16th annual Roland Bibby Memorial Lecture.The talk, hosted by the Northumbrian Language Society in memory of its founding...
View ArticleTalk about new bulbs
The next meeting of the North East England Group of the Alpine Garden Society will take place on Monday.Guest speaker Angie Jones will talk about ‘Bulb Propagation’ and there will also be a practical...
View ArticleTake in autumn colour at estate
Join the ranger on a walking tour of Rothley Lake at the north end of Wallington on Monday.As well as taking in the autumn colours setting in on the ancient beech trees, you can see the new...
View ArticleThriving community group for women has new meeting venue
Morpeth Town WIThis new WI group – it was formed in April – is already proving popular. More than 20 women from the Morpeth area have become members and the venue for meetings is now Austin House in...
View ArticleReverend talk at club
The guest speaker at Monday’s meeting of Ponteland Senior Gentlemen’s Club is Rev Peter Barham, Vicar of Ponteland.His talk is entitled ‘Churches in Northumberland’.The meeting will be held in the...
View ArticleIt’s horses for courses at the college lecture
The development and facilities of Kirkley Hall’s equestrian centre will be the subject of an illustrated talk next week.Equine lecturer Alastair Parkin will give the talk, including details of...
View ArticleArt group shows off its work
Local artists will be putting their work on show at Morpeth Town Hall.Members of Stannington Art Group will display their pieces in an exhibition on Wednesday.It runs from 10am to 3pm, and entrance is...
View ArticleStop smoking and take up exercise
Smokers trying to quit the habit this month can get a free three-day gym pass.Ponteland and Morpeth leisure centres are making the offer to people who bin their last packet of cigarettes at the centres.
View ArticleTasty treats in aid of youth charity
A cheese and wine fund-raising evening has been organised by a Morpeth youth charity.Barnabas Safe and Sound, which provides accommodation and support for young people in housing crisis, as well as...
View ArticleSplash of colour as all around fades away
The general early autumn tidy-up is good, but don’t stop there. Several plant introductions that can inject more colour are just waiting at the garden centre for your approval.It’s amazing how a pack...
View ArticleTales from the Land of Fire and Ice
ULGHAM WIThis month was an open meeting and it was lovely to welcome non-members, male and female to the session.In fact, it was commented on how wonderful it was to hear male voices singing...
View ArticleEnjoy fun festival of food and crafts at country estate
There will be a plethora of tasty treats and eye-catching items at Wallington this weekend.The estate is staging its annual Food & Craft Festival, with more than 70 stalls of local produce....
View ArticleExpert discusses Bronze Age finds
The archaeologist in charge of a dig at Druridge will give two lectures.Dr Clive Waddington will discuss the Rescued From The Sea dig at the annual David Dippie Dixon lectures, hosted by the Coquetdale...
View ArticleSociety to head north for walk
The next Morpeth Footpaths Society walk will cover parts of Warkworth and Alnmouth.The six-mile route, which will take about three hours, is fairly easy with few inclines. It may be muddy, but it will...
View ArticleFriendly way to grow knowhow
I am constantly being reminded of the universal appeal of plants and of the diverse choice within the world of roots and shoots.Some grow them of necessity to help feed a family, others find...
View ArticleDancing clogged at the Hepscott WI
Hepscott Village Hall resounded to the sound of clattering clogs at the WI’s September meeting.Guest speaker Anne Walton has been clog dancing since she was 18 and won many competitions. She teaches...
View ArticleBook a slot at Poetry Library
If you’re a poet and you know it, you can show it at Morpeth Library.Northumberland Libraries has teamed up with the North East Women Writers’ Collective to present an open mic night.Collective members...
View ArticleFund-raising in style for RNLI
A charity fashion show will raise funds for a lifeboat appeal.Get Smart II, of Blagdon, has organised the event with the Gosforth RNLI Lifeboat Guild, with all proceeds going towards Amble RNLI’s...
View ArticleGoing floral for the autumn
An Autumn Feast of floral arrangements will entertain members of Morpeth Flower Club next week.Area Demonstrator Sandra Dickinson will present the session at St James’s Centre in Wellway on Wednesday,...
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