Poignant memories of Emily flood back
There can be few more appropriate, and poignant, places for a screening of the film Suffragette than in the town of Morpeth, which will forever be associated with Emily Wilding Davison.Emily, who lived...
View ArticlePhotographers are set for a new season of club activities
Morpeth Camera ClubDuring the summer break, Morpeth Camera Club members have enjoyed a very interesting series of summer walks, organised and led by Davy Bolam, Glyn Trueman and Mark Harrison.Trips...
View ArticleMonthly Farmers’ Market in town
A monthly market will take place in Morpeth this weekend.Morpeth Farmers’ Market will run from 9am to 3pm in the Market Place on Saturday. Producers, who live within 50 miles of the town, have raised,...
View ArticleBands come out to play at hall
Bands will be playing at a Northumberland attraction on Sunday.Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens will play host to Band Sundays, with a number of groups playing outside to visitors to the attraction....
View ArticleLook at life as a monk
Find out more about what life was like for the monks who lived at Newminster Abbey in a special talk as part of ther Heritage Open Days scheme.Archaeologist Barry Mead will lead the talk at Morpeth...
View ArticleAnimal antics impress on a wild WI day out
Kirkley Hall WITwenty Ladies from Kirkley Hall WI met for a lovely afternoon at Kirkley Hall Zoo and Cafe.We were shown around by Gemma, an enthusiastic animal lover. She was very knowledgeable.The zoo...
View ArticleSowing seeds for a new generation of growers
Judging by the footfall at local flower shows, the general interest in gardening remains strong.This reflects the scene at plant retail outlets and garden centres year-round, where seasonal plants...
View ArticleA glimpse inside chamber
A rare chance to see inside the mayor’s chamber and cast your eye across treasures will be given to visitors to Morpeth’s Town Hall next Thursday.As part of the Heritage Open Day’s scheme the mayor’s...
View ArticleOld hands help to keep shows going
The efforts of those who exhibit at our shows, be it industrial or horticultural, are key to success.When the entry envelope is opened, anything in excess of 10 inspires elation. One top exhibitor not...
View ArticleOpening up a world of heritage days
It promises to be a weekend to treasure in Morpeth as the town prepares to join in a celebration of all that’s great about Britain’s proud past.Heritage Open Days have been organised across the country...
View ArticleExploring a maritime powerhouse of its day
Morpeth Rotary ClubA group of 25 from Morpeth Rotary Club was welcomed by fellow member Captain Ray Nelson, who is Deputy Master of Trinity House, Newcastle.Anya Goeing organised the trip, the second...
View ArticleNew base for women’s group
Morpeth Town WIAfter two years of membership growth Morpeth Town WI is moving to a new venue at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Shields Road, in Stobhill.Club President Sarah Scarlett said: “We have enjoyed...
View ArticleWe can all enjoy the positives of a Good Life
Nutritionists tell us that we should be following a Mediterranean diet in order to stay healthy and prolong our time on the planet, and each time the message is delivered this fellow nods...
View ArticleThe summer table is full of delights
Before home dining, I look at the ingredients for a typical three-course summer meal.For starters in June it’s spears of asparagus from a bed 1.5m square that holds 18 plants, introduced as...
View ArticleLions fine tune their community work
Morpeth lions ClubWhen Morpeth Lion Geoff Bushell heard that residents of Renwick House were lacking music in their lives he quickly found an answer.The problem was that whilst the residents’ lounge...
View ArticleTop tips on bulb planting at centre
A weekend of top tips on autumn planting will take place at a Morpeth garden centre.Heighley Gate Garden Centre and Nursery will host a series of talks and demonstrations to Get Britain Bulbing on...
View ArticleA musical journey through the ages
Songs of stage and screen will be hitting the right note with the audience when the Highlights touring programme gets under way at a village hall.UK Jazz vocalist and songwriter Juliet Kelly will...
View ArticleMeet author at signing
A meet the author event and book signing will take place in Morpeth next weekend.Paul Aidan Richardson will be signing copies of his new book, Death of a Swan, at The Chantry on Saturday, September...
View ArticleMusic festival to go on tour
A thriving music festival is set to tour, taking performances across Northumberland and beyond.The Northumbrian Music Festival will include full length operas, classical and traditional music held over...
View ArticleColourful new show takes to the stage
Colourful, exotic, fast-moving, fantastic sound track — these are just some of the words that could be used to describe an evening in Bollywood with Northumberland Theatre Company (NTC), whose latest...
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