| Friday February 10, 2012 |
| What's in a Bird's Name? |
Why Birds are called what hey are.... What's in a Bird's Name - with Graham Bell. Visitor Welcome £2
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.00 |
| Venue: |
Bamburgh Pavilion - Below the Castle |
| Contact: |
www.northnorthumberlandbirdclub.co.uk |
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| Saturday February 11, 2012 |
| Charles Dickens |
Charles Dickens - Written and performed by Pip Utton. Pip is a wonderful actor / storyteller who immediately puts you at ease and will keep you spellbound from start to finish. Adults £7.50 Children £4.50
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £7.50 |
| Venue: |
Whttingham Memorial Institute NE66 4UP |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01665 574964 |
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| Saturday February 18, 2012 |
| Phil Cool's Gems & Jewels Tour |
The World's only stand up chameleon is on the road again and he is funnier than ever!
There is a charge to attend this event of £15.00 |
| Venue: |
Alnwick Playhouse NE66 1PQ |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Alnwick Playhouse Tel: 01665 510785 |
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| The Proper Boys |
The Proper Boys
Allendale Village Hall, NE47 9PR
Doors open 7.30pm
Late bar
A rocking great night out!
Tickets £10
Contact 01434-683049
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £10.00 |
| Venue: |
Allendale Village Hall NE47 9PR |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Contact 01434-683049
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| Alnwick Music Society Concert |
Alnwick Music Society presents Michael Collins - Clarinet. Tickets may be obtained from Alnwick Playhouse Tel; 01665 510785 or at the door. Non Members Welcome Adults £14, Conc £13 Students & Children Free
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £14.00 |
| Venue: |
Alnwick Castle Guest Hall |
| Contact: |
Alnwick Playhouse Tel: 01665 510785 |
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| Saturday February 25, 2012 |
| The Rat Pack of Opera |
An evening with The Rat Pack of Opera. Tenors Un Limited. Comments - 'Bravi' Sting, 'Tenors with attitude' The Stage, 'Brilliant' Lord Richard Attenborough
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £18.50 |
| Venue: |
Alnwick Playhouse NE66 1PQ |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Alnwick Playhouse Tel: 01665 510785 www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk |
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| The Rotary Global Swimarathon |
Join the Rotary Club of Alnwick to break a world record for the most people swimming at the sametime anywhere in the world.
Please note that this event starts at 11:30.
Event ends at 13:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.00 |
| Venue: |
Willowburn Leisure Centre, Alnwick |
| Contact: |
Marion Long 07810 513851 / 01669 622943 |
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| Saturday March 10, 2012 |
| Folk 'N' Locals |
Alnwick Rotary Club presents The Tyneside folk, sea - shanty and sing a long band. North country ballads, Songs of the sea, Northumbrain songs and music to make you cry in your beer... Please bring your own drinks. Tickets available from Alnmouth Post Office and Alnwick Tourist Information Centre
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
Event ends at 22:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £6.00 |
| Venue: |
Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth |
| Contact: |
Mike Smith Tel: 01665 711360 |
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| Sunday March 11, 2012 |
| Alnwick & District Choral Society Concert |
Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle - Conducted by Peter Brown
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £9.00 |
| Venue: |
St. Paul's Church, Alnwick |
| Contact: |
Alnwick & District Choral Society |
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| Saturday March 24, 2012 |
| Resident's Festival |
Free or reduced entry to visitor attractions across Northumberland!
Vouchers will be available from Tourist Info centres from mid Feb onwards.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Various locations across Northumberland |
| Contact: |
http://residentsfestival.northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Sunday March 25, 2012 |
| Resident's Festival |
Free or reduced entry to visitor attractions across Northumberland!
Vouchers will be available from Tourist Info centres from mid Feb onwards.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Various locations across Northumberland |
| Contact: |
http://residentsfestival.northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Monday May 07, 2012 |
| Coastal Challenge - 26 mile Walk |
This 26 mile linear walk covers the fantastic Northumberland Coastal line from just North of Bamburgh to Alnmouth.
After checking in on the morning of the walk in Alnmouth, transport is provided to the starting point near to Bamburgh. Participants then follow the Northumberland Coastal path back to Alnmouth.
Support vehicles will be on standby, water stations, and emergency first aid cover will all be present on the day. Every participant will receive a limited edition Northumberland Coastal Challenge T-shirt and a goody bag at the end of a great days walking.
Please book early as places are limited.
Please note that this event starts at 08:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £25.00 |
| Venue: |
Alnmouth |
| Contact: |
www.shepherdswalks.co.uk Tel: 01830 540453 |
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| Saturday June 30, 2012 |
| Cragside Challenge - 13 Mile Walk |
Shepherds Walks has again teamed up with the National Trust to put on the second 13 mile Cragside Challenge walk/ run.
Starting at Cragside (free entry included in entry fee), the former home of Lord Armstrong this 13 mile walk will pass through this superb National Trust estate before rising above Rothbury and following the Carriageway drive, with some superb views of Rothbury, the Coquet Valley and the Cheviot Hills.
Then the route will drop down to the small village of Thropton, before crossing the River Coquet and rising up to the south of Rothbury through some stunning farmland.The route drops back down, before following the River Coquet back to Cragside and you enter the superb gardens as you make your way to a stunning finish on the banks of Tumbleton Lake.
The route is good under foot and route maps will be provided. Way markers will also be in place to make for easy navigation.
As you complete the 13 miles challenge walk at your own pace you will pass through checkpoints and snacks and drinks will be available on route and a certificate will be presented to every participant.
Event t-shirts will be given to all participants and certificates will be available to those requesting them.
Please do book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that this event starts at 09:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £15.50 |
| Venue: |
Cagside, Rothbury |
| Contact: |
www.shepherdswalks.co.uk Tel: 01830 540453 |
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| Saturday August 11, 2012 |
| St. Cuthbert's Way Challenge - 18 mile Walk |
This 18 mile cross border challenge takes in the best section of St Cuthbert’s Way as you start walking in Scotland and finish in England.
After registration in Wooler you will be transferred up to Morbattle to start the walk. You initially climb Grubbit Law, follow the ridge over Wideopen Hill (the highest point on St Cuthbert’s Way at 368m) and pass over Cookedshaws Hill before dropping down to Town Yetholm. This section of the challenge walk is truly stunning with the Cheviots to the South and the Scottish Borders to the north.
After leaving Yetholm you then have a climb up to the border ridge where you pass from Scotland into England before dropping down to Hethpool.
From Hethpool the route passes just south of Kirknewton as you pass in between ancient hill settlements in such a picturesque but rugged landscape as you make your way back to Wooler.
Throughout the challenge walk you will pass through checkpoints with water available on all of them and snacks on one. Emergency first aid is provided and if you drop out during the walk we will take you back to Wooler.
A limited edition T-shirt is available for all participants so please choose the size you require when booking.
A truly special challenge walk passing along the best section of St Cuthbert’s Way as you make your way from Scotland back into England before receiving a well deserved welcome back after completing a true challenge.
Please note that this event starts at 08:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £25.00 |
| Venue: |
Wooler |
| Contact: |
www.shepherdswalks.co.uk Tel: 01830 540453 |
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| Saturday September 08, 2012 |
| Kielder Challenge 25.2 Mile Walk |
Shepherds Walks are organising on behalf of The Kielder Partnership, a 25.3 mile challenge walk around the multi-million pound Lakeside Way.
The Lakeside Way has suddenly become one of the finest long distance paths in the country, as it circles the whole of Kielder Water, Northern Europe's largest man-made lake and England's largest forest park. This event is taking place on Saturday 8th September 2012 and places are limited to a number of walkers and runners. We would like to invite you to participate in what will be an historic and unique event and everyone who completes the challenge will receive a limited edition T-shirt.
Please book early and you will receive an information pack through the post.
Please note that this event starts at 08:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £25.00 |
| Venue: |
Kielder |
| Contact: |
www.shepherdswalks.co.uk Tel: 01830 540453 |
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