Fact-filled talk on the wonders of wool
Ulgham WIGillian Henry from The Wool Room came to talk to the members of Ulgham WI about the wonders of wool.The privately owned company was formed in 2008 and the recently closed Morpeth shop was the...
View ArticleBusy year ahead for NHS retirees
MORPETH BRANCH OF THE NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIPAnother year has drawn to a close for the Morpeth Branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship.It has been a year that has had some enthralling speakers...
View ArticleTraders get in the swing for Golf Day
It’s tee-time for Morpeth traders again.Preparations are under way for the Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade’s annual Golf Day.The event, which is one of the main fund-raisers for the group, will...
View ArticleRetro: White togas and pitched battles for right to vote
Well, it seems to have gone on for ages but the end is in sight for the General Election and soon we will all know the fate of the candidates.They include two South Yorkshire-based party leaders,...
View ArticleDevelopment plan submitted
A controversial £80million development plan for Morpeth greenfield land has been submitted to council planners.The Mitford Estate is seeking planning permission for hundreds of homes, a 60-bed hotel,...
View ArticleMany attractions at event named after rescued dog
A family fun day inspired by a rescued dog has plenty to offer.The event on the Welfare Field in Pegswood, which is being held on Saturday, will include a dog show, crafts stall, tombola and fly ball....
View ArticleNot long left to enter contest
Time is running out to enter this year’s North East Wildlife Photography Competition.The deadline to put your pictures forward for one or more of the six categories is midnight on Sunday. For more...
View ArticleVillage venue for Owen’s new show
An award-winning performance poet, stand up comedian and actor is bringing his latest show to Wingates Village Hall on Sunday.As part of the Highlights scheme, Owen O’Neill’s Red Noise will take place...
View ArticleAnnual meeting for WI
Ponteland Village WIThe annual meeting of Ponteland Village WI, which will take place on Tuesday, includes a Ten Decades of Baking competition.If you would like to enter, just bring along a home baked...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Producers, Sunderland Empire, until May 16
This musical was shocking, outrageous and I loved every minute of it. That is just one way to describe this evening’s performance of The Producers at the Sunderland Empire.The North East audience was...
View ArticleTasty herbs are so easy to cultivate
Herbs are so useful and easy to grow that whenever I visit a garden without them there’s a sense of disappointment.Their natural setting for me is alongside the vegetable patch, the closer to the...
View ArticleSpa’s success leads to jobs
A new hotel spa has proved so successful that extra staff are being recruited.The Aqua Vitae Spa opened at Matfen Hall Hotel six months ago after a £300,000 investment.And its treatments have proved so...
View ArticlePutting elderly needs in focus
Lancaster Park WIHaving warmly welcomed WI Adviser Brenda Houliston, the meeting commenced with the singing of Jerusalem accompanied on the piano by member Betty Pawson.Members were advised that the...
View ArticlePaddling pool is set for another season
Youngsters can splash out in Morpeth again this summer.The Morpeth Paddling Pool in Carlisle Park will re-open for another season on Saturday.The popular family facility near the play park has been...
View ArticleSnap up unique local artwork
Amateur artists will be putting their work in the spotlight.The Stannington Art Group is holding its annual Sale of Work in an exhibition at the Village Hall.It will be held on Thursday, May 28, from...
View ArticleEnjoy baa-rilliant event at estate
Families are being invited to flock to Wallington during the Bank Holiday weekend as there will be plenty of sheep-filled fun.The activities on Sunday and Monday (11am to 4pm) will celebrate the...
View ArticleHalf-term crafts at book shop
A variety of activities will take place at a Morpeth book shop next week.Waterstones in Sanderson Arcade will run Postman Pat Day on Monday, offering the chance to make post office play sets, followed...
View ArticleMusic director is all set for recital
Organ recital season continues at Morpeth Methodist Church next week.Andrew Bryden, who studied music at Aberdeen and is Organist and Director of Music at Ripon Catheral, will perform at the Howard...
View ArticleThe worst time for a gardener to go on holiday!
For this gardener, the worst possible time to go on holiday is the April-May divide.That’s when seedlings and tender young plants are being coaxed towards maturity under glass and outdoor growth is...
View ArticleFascinating tales of treasures of past rescued from sea
Morpeth and District U3ADue to an unexpected emergency, Philippa Cockburn replaced Dr Clive Waddington at Morpeth U3A’s recent meeting.Ms Cockburn is the Assistant Projects Officer for Archaeological...
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