The countryside is not immune to the problem of seeds
Plants in the countryside are not immune to being crowded out by voracious weeds.In recent years I’ve noted the gradual invasion of Himalyan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) by Tyelaw Burn, just ten...
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Morpeth Lions ClubFor many years Morpeth Lions Club has sought out means of adding to the general education of its members.These educational visits have included visiting sites of historic interest,...
View ArticleUnruly children ‘ruining’ a pint at the local, according to Good Pub Guide
Unruly children shouting, screaming and running around are spoiling pub visits, it has been revealed.The main complaint from regulars this year has been about badly behaved youngsters.The Good Pub...
View ArticleCommunity film season rolling
The Morpeth Community Cinema returns this weekend with Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.It starts tomorrow at 7pm in the Town Hall. The event, which is hosted by the Greater Morpeth...
View ArticleStep things up a gear at special cycling event
Keen cyclists are in for a treat this weekend as the Wiggle Northern Angel Sportive takes place ahead of the Tour of Britain event. Starting at Kirkley Hall, bikers can continue on three different...
View ArticleFamilies set to flock to fund-raising fun
Families will be going quackers for some traditional fun in Ponteland this weekend.The annual Ponteland Rotary Duck Race takes place in the park on Sunday, from 1.30pm to 4pm.As well as the main event,...
View ArticleLonghirst blooms once again as it celebrates 100th show
This weekend, one of Northumberland’s horticultural shows is looking forward to celebrating its 100th show.Organisers of the Longhirst Show, which will be held in the village hall, say that the first...
View ArticleChampagne, canapes and cowboy boots
An exciting and alternative display of wedding dresses will be showcased at a special catwalk event next week.Some of the latest creations from designers across the world will go on show at the event...
View ArticleCreating new life is always a buzz
Propagating plants has always been an enjoyable part of my gardening life. There’s nothing quite like the buzz that comes from transforming little brown specks of seed into thriving specimens or...
View ArticleClub members kept busy with summer walks
MORPETH CAMERA CLUBDuring the summer break, Morpeth Camera Club members have enjoyed a very interesting series of summer walks, organised and led by competition secretary Davy Bolam.A river walk at...
View ArticleParish to put on a blooming treat
Ponteland parish is to host its 38th annual flower show a week on Saturday.There are a whopping 132 classes which people can enter from cookery to photography. Entry forms can be found in Ponteland...
View ArticleKitchen Swash for WI members
PONTELAND VILLAGE WIThe next meeting of Ponteland Village WI will be on Tuesday, September 8, at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church Hall.There will be a Kitchen Swash to include an interactive quiz on food, a...
View ArticleDon’t miss out on opportunities to boost garden stock
Try not to miss out on simple ways of increasing your plant stock as the year unfolds. From May onwards, I walk the garden looking for soft shoots of shrubs, herbaceous perennials and herbs that are...
View ArticleAward-winning painter is set to reveal her latest collection
A Northumberland gallery is to hold a month-long exhibition by well-known artist Mary Ann Rogers.The artist, who holds a Best Selling Published Artist award from the Fine Art Trade Guild, will be...
View ArticleHelp keep flower group blooming
ST GEORGE’S PARK FLOWER ARRANGERSService users at a Northumberland hospital are asking for the public’s help to keep their floral group flourishing.The flower arranging group at Craster Day Hospital at...
View ArticleClub recommends some riveting reads
The Waterstones Book Club’s sessions continue as staff from the chain’s Morpeth store recommend the pick of their reads.Gorsky, by Vesna GoldsworthyA Russian billionaire takes an interest in an ailing...
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A new storytellers’ group is being formed in Morpeth.Members will hold their first meeting at the White Swan in Newgate Street on Wednesday, from 7pm to 9pm, and it is hoped it will become a monthly...
View ArticleA station fit for royalty
Ponteland Civic Society will find out about the region’s own ‘Crystal Palace’ in its next meeting.Ylana First MBE will visit the group on Monday to talk about ‘Tynemouth Station — The Crystal Palace of...
View ArticleSet priorities for autumn season
“The nights are cutting in”, confided a friend last week, and that’s just one of several autumnal signs experienced recently.We are indeed slipping into the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,...
View ArticleTopical advice and free plants on offer at gardening club
The garden club meetings are always lively and informal, with four different speaker demonstrators offering topical advice within a 20-minute time frame.David Parker is an exhibitor and rose breeder of...
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