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Murder mystery night comes to Rochester village hall

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:00 GMT

ROCHESTER village hall, Northumberland, will stage a murder mystery night on Saturday February 18 (7.30pm). Proceeds from the night will to the hall.

Tyne Valley libraries host Valentine-themed craft activities

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LIBRARIES in Tyne Valley are holding special Valentine-themed craft activities for children during the February half-term.

Mike Tickell to give talk and a song at Wark History Group

JournalLive — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NORTHUMBRIAN poet and singer Mike Tickell will give a talk – and a song – on border ballads at Wark History Group on Monday December 5.

Astronomy event lined up at Kielder Forest

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

JUPITER will be the limit for stargazers at an astronomical event in Kielder Forest this month.

Entries open for Simonburn Autumn Clays shoot

JournalLive — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Simonburn Autumn Clays shoot on September 18.

Year spent in Tarset near Hexham inspires artist with beauties of nature

JournalLive — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ART lovers can thoroughly immerse themselves in the beauty of nature this weekend combining a visit to rural Northumberland to see the result of a year-long project by Tarset artist in residence Jenny Purrett.

Heritage Open Days planned around Northumberland

JournalLive — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A RAILWAY pioneer’s birthplace and a former wartime defence complex are among a host of fascinating buildings about to open their doors to curious visitors in Northumberland.

Bellingham flood remembered in photographic exhibition

JournalLive — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE downpour that hit the North East this week pales into little more than a trickle compared to the phenomenal storm and flood that swept a small corner of Northumberland 100 years ago.

Gypsy folk group to visit Tyne Valley

JournalLive — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THERE is a taste of Eastern European gypsy music ahead for Northumberland. For the New Budapest Cafe Orchestra folk group, inspired by the music of European gypsies, are in Corbridge and Wark in October. The group, with four exponents of violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz and balalaika, will play a programme of Hungarian czardas and Russian and Ukrainian folk songs at Corbridge Parish Hall (Oct 27) and Wark Town Hall & Mechanics Institute (Oct 28).

Bellingham exhibition focuses on 1911 flood

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A CENTENARY exhibition commemorating the Bellingham flood of 1911 opens tomorrow at the village’s Heritage Centre.

Charity festival in Rochester

JournalLive — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IT’S all systems go for the fifth Redefest in Rochester, Northumberland, on Saturday, August 6. The charitable community event, which provides a platform for local musicians, has raised £2,500 in the previous four years for local causes. Entry costs £4 for adult, family tickets £10.

Redefest returns for 5th year

JournalLive — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A FAMILY music festival is being held in Redesdale next month.

Special guest at Bellingham All Acoustic Club

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

AWARD-WINNING North East folk singer Bob Fox will appear at Bellingham All Acoustic Club’s folk night at the end of July.

Chance to share views on Haltwhistle NHS plans

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:38:00 GMT

DROP-IN sessions are being held for residents to find out more on a scheme to improve health and social care in Tynedale.

Byrness wedding to be celebrated with flowers

JournalLive — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE first wedding in 21 years is due at the little church of St Francis at Byrness, north Northumberland, next Saturday, June 11.

Landscape workshop at Tarset

JournalLive — Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

JO-ANNE Garrick of Northumberland National Park Authority is to run a landscape and design workshop at Tarset Village Hall tomorrow at 6.30pm.

Presentation evening for Redesdale vicar

JournalLive — Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A SPECIAL presentation will be made next month to the Rev Marion Penfold, who is moving to a new ministry.

Musicians gather to perform at Hexham Gathering

JournalLive — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A CROWD of talented young singers, dancers and musicians will be congregating later this month for the popular Hexham Gathering.

Half-term craft fun at Tynedale libraries

JournalLive — Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

FIVE Tynedale libraries will host craft fun hours for children in the half-term holidays.

Badger safaris at Wark Forest

JournalLive — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

SAFARIS with a difference have been launched to let nature lovers glimpse an elusive creature.