A compact talk
Kirkley WiAnnette Maddison spoke to Kirkley WI about her collection of powder compacts.She has over 400, including rare items. She lent one to Estee Lauder for a display at Harrods. They were given at...
View ArticleFlower club works on a global theme
Morpeth Flower ClubThere will be a global theme to the next meeting of Morpeth Flower Club.Members will welcome Area Demonstrator Kathleen Gibson to present Around The World. The meeting takes place at...
View ArticleArts Movement
ulgham wiApril saw Ulgham WI being enlightened on the Arts and Crafts Movement. Carol Burnett brought along a wonderful set of slides and a range of books and guides.The Movement was not interested in...
View ArticleGet a taste of life on the home front at weekend event
An action-packed weekend with a wartime theme is taking place at Belsay Hall.From the kitchen maid having to dish out meagre wartime rations to the sadness and injury of the battlefield, local stories...
View ArticleRower’s family can get together
Relatives of legendary rower Harry Clasper are invited to an exhibition.The sportsman, whose family originated in Mitford, claimed the World Rowing Championship nine times from 1845.Family members are...
View ArticleEnjoy a guided walk at estate
Join the volunteer ranger at Wallington on Wednesday for a walk around the woodland.Discover some of its rich history and wildlife along the route – dogs on leads are welcome.There are two walks...
View ArticleTime to forget about late frost – it’s all systems go for gardeners
Judging by the activity at local garden centres recently, I’d say the general public has decided that it’s all systems go for planting.As we stand on the threshold of June it is time to throw caution...
View ArticleLivelihood that depends on plant survival and inclement weather
You have to admire professionals who put heart and soul into raising seasonal plants for sale.They have to deal with inclement weather conditions too and their livelihood depends on plant survival. I’m...
View ArticleTaking a walk on the wild side
The consensus amongst my gardening contacts is that spring has taken an age to arrive this year.The main thrust of bulbous displays has come and gone, the shrubs we’d expect to contribute some colour...
View ArticleA VE Day message for clubs
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMENA letter was sent to BPW clubs locally following VE Day. BPW began in England just as the war broke out and clubs were formed all over the UK mainly due to the efforts of...
View ArticleFarms offer family fun
There’s fun on the farm on Sunday.Cockle Park Farm near Morpeth will host activities for Open Farm Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm, including cow milking, sheep shearing and farm machinery displays.Middle...
View ArticleGarden project with a difference
Ponteland Village WIA garden project with a difference is the subject of the next Ponteland Village WI meeting on Tuesday.Doreen Blevins and Brenda Houlison will give a talk about the Alnwick Poison...
View ArticleSee the wildlife on old rail line
Enjoy a guided walk along the old Wannie railway line at Wallington on Tuesday.Discover the traces of industrial past that still remain and the stunning wild flowers that now grow along the line.It...
View ArticleEnjoy a range of poetry, stories and rhymes at library venue
There are two exciting activities – one for adults and the other for young children – at Morpeth Library next week.On Thursday, June 11, acclaimed poet Linda France leads an informal workshop on...
View ArticleBook club offers a variety of genres
The Waterstones’ Book Club continues with more favourite reads recommended by staff at the Morpeth book shop.Paul is reading: The Narrow Road To The Deep North, by Richard Flanagan.Beautifully written...
View ArticleBook features wild areas
The Chief Executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust has continued to indulge his passion for writing.The book by Mike Pratt – entitled ‘My Wild Northumbria’ – is an exploration, in connected essay...
View ArticleRodgers and Hammerstein classic rides into the North East
Saddle up for a dose of sunshine as a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical gets set to arrive at a top North East theatre.From Music & Lyrics, the...
View ArticleScholar will show off his organ talents
Musical entertainment continues at Morpeth Methodist Church.Carlisle Cathedral organ scholar Harry Jacques will be the next performer in the series of recitals at the Howard Terrace church.Mr Jacques...
View ArticleEnjoy films relating to children’s author
A film show will take place in Ponteland to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first publication of Thomas the Tank Engine books.Author Rev W. Awdry was a Vicar in Cambridgeshire for many years and...
View ArticleVillage’s £80,000 skate park plans come to fruition
Works to build a new amenity for young people in a Northumberland village are under way.And it is hoped that the skate park, which will be located at Lynemouth Welfare Ground, will be ready for use...
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