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Nastro staging astronomy event at Druridge Bay Country Park

ASTRONOMICAL society Nastro is staging a stargazing event at the Druridge Bay Country Park.Read

Ulgham animal sanctuary has fundraising open day

A CARE centre for sick, injured and abandoned animals is holding an open day this weekend to help it look after its inmates over the winter months.Read

Colin Durward of Blyth Battery

Heritage Open Days planned around Northumberland

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.Read

Try your hand at Nordic walking around Druridge Bay

PEOPLE in Northumberland are being encouraged to try one of the fastest-growing fitness activities – Nordic walking – at a free festival next month.Read

Kite enthusiasts to show off skills at Druridge Bay

AN ARRAY of colourful kites will fill the skies over a North East coastal beauty spot this weekend as dedicated flying enthusiasts show off their skills.Read

Chance to discover Northumberland coast at Cresswell

FAMILIES are being urged to get rocking and discover the Northumberland coast as part of National Marine Week.Read

Beach rugby tournament at Druridge Bay

A BEACH rugby tournament is to be held at Druridge Bay on July 10.Read

Singing workshop in Lynemouth

SINGERS of all abilities are invited to come along and show off their talent at an event in Lynemouth.Read

Antiques in focus at Eshott Hall

GUESTS at the next Ladies Lunch Club at Eshott Hall will soon be recreating their very own version of the Antiques Roadshow. Read

Camel rides at Cresswell fun weekend

A HOLIDAY park is hosting some unusual visitors for a fun-packed weekend.Read

Ellington Colliery Band to give concert

NORTHUMBRIAN Water’s Ellington Colliery Band will provide the musical entertainment at a Proms-themed concert at St John’s Church in Newbiggin Road, Ashington, at 7.30pm on Friday, June 10.Read

Jonathon Jones as Rat in The Wind in the Willows

Eshott Hall to host tales from the riverbank

THE Cambridge Touring Theatre will make its North East debut in the summer ... and they’re bringing popular tales from the riverbank with them.Read

Ultra Radio supporting talent contest

A NEW community radio station in Northumberland is supporting a competition to find the very best in local talent.Read

Reminder of public meeting on Northumberland hospital plan

A PUBLIC meeting will give people the opportunity to discuss proposals for a new specialist emergency care hospital.Read

Bowls meeting in Linton

A NORTHUMBERLAND carpet bowls group will have their annual general meeting tonight.Read

Druridge Bay 10k to return

A FUN run is to take place to raise money for the RNLI.Read

Special entry prices for Northumberland residents

PEOPLE in Northumberland are being invited to take advantage of special entry offers to a range of attractions throughout the county.Read

Ladies Lunch event at Eshott Hall

ESHOTT Hall near Morpeth will be launching a lunch event next month.Read

History talk at Widdrington Library

HISTORIAN and archaeologist Barry Mead will give a talk on the history of mining in South-East Northumberland at Widdrington Library on March 2.Read

Stargazing events at Druridge Bay

STARGAZERS are being invited study the night sky at two special events at the Druridge Bay Country Park in Northumberland next weekend. Read