It’s showtime for the county’s best growers
The flower show season is under way and over the coming weeks there’ll be a one-day exhibition near you with some outstanding blooms, vegetables and fruits, alongside diverse industrious creations from...
View ArticleRules are ok, but common sense is vital
We can’t say for sure when the first competition between growers occurred, only guess that it was probably a low-key event amongst a handful of friends, boasting in their local about the size, weight...
View ArticleClub’s bypass tour shows road progress
MORPETH ROTARY cLUBOn a wet and breezy day, 15 members and friends from Morpeth Rotary Club followed up an invitation from Carillion to visit some of its working sites on the 3.8km Morpeth Bypass...
View ArticlePolar explorer at wildlife event
Polar explorer Conrad Dickinson, who guided Prince Harry during the Walking with the Wounded 2013 South Pole Allied Challenge, is the guest speaker at Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s one day outdoor...
View ArticleRio events for kids
A host of activities are taking place at Heighley Gate Garden Centre for children this summer, inspired by the Olympics in Rio.Today youngsters can make sport energy bites and carnival kebabs. On...
View ArticleMorpeth concert for Westminster organist
An organist from Westminster Abbey will be performing in Morpeth next weekend.Morpeth Methodist Church will be welcoming sub-organist Daniel Cook on Friday, August 26, for it’s regular monthly recital....
View ArticleDon’t let the tasty ‘wonky’ go to waste
Some vegetable crops have already matured and are safely stored.The early soft fruits have been good, and so-called tree or top-types are showing promise. Those under glass have already started to...
View ArticleReaping the rewards of the summer harvest
Picking fresh fruit and harvesting vegetables straight from the garden is one of the delights of summer, and this year is no exception.Shallots, red and white, are a valuable winter vegetable. They...
View ArticleDouble delight for Eddy — the stalwart fine collector
Morpeth Lions ClubAt the closing meeting Morpeth Lions Club’s 2015-16 year one of its members received double recognition.Outgoing President Ian Brown’s final act was to present Eddy Gebhard with a...
View ArticleOn the trail of Lewis Carroll and Alice
Morpeth Rotary ClubClub members have been exploring the history and heritage of the North East at Penshaw, a little known haunt of The Rev Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll.New Rotary...
View ArticleWeekend of events for 300th birthday
A weekend of celebrations is taking place to mark a very special anniversary for one of Northumberland’s most famous sons.The bank holiday weekend will see a host of events taking place to mark the...
View ArticleEstate hosts open air film screening
Two open-air film screenings will take place at Wallington next weekend.Dirty Dancing will be shown on Friday, September 2, and Alan Bennett’s Lady in the Van will be screened on Saturday, September...
View ArticleThere’s no escape from weeds and other pests
Gardens are at their peak right now and it’s a perfect time for floral displays, fruit picking and harvesting fresh vegetables.Herbaceous perennials, shrubs, roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, sweet peas,...
View ArticleDrop your guard at crops’ peril
There’s quite a bit of black spot, rust and mildew on roses at present, and once they have a foothold, no amount of fungicidal spraying will resolve the problem. The best you can do is contain...
View ArticleCinema resumes shows
A community cinema will restart its programme of films next month after a summer break.Morpeth Cinema will resume on Friday, September 2, with a showing of Suffragette, starring Carey Mulligan,...
View ArticleA refreshing outing to educate members
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 taking in sites of historic interest,...
View ArticleTake a look at all the wildlife
A bioblitz will take place at a Northumberland attraction today.Kirkharle is home to a wide varitey of flora and fauna and for 24 hours volunteers, in conjunction with The National Trust, will be...
View ArticleStreet gearing up for a festival of poetry
A Morpeth street will be turning to prose and poetry for a special festival, which launches next week.The Newgate Street Poetry Festival has been organised to coincide with Heritage Open Days, which...
View ArticlePeterlee artist displays beautiful work at Durham Cathedral
Art lovers are in for a treat at a new exhibition by a Peterlee-based artist.Stuart Fisher, 62, has presented a beautiful range of watercolour paintings depicting scenes from Durham and beyond in what...
View ArticleFestival back for a weekend
A three-day festival of music, food and beer returns at the weekend to one of the North East’s most popular beauty spots.Coquetfest will feature an eclectic mix of more than 30 bands and artistes –...
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