Mystery death of dad stuns village

Published 6 October 2008

THE widow of a Wylam man who died suddenly last week after helping mop up during recent floods has sought to dispel fears he had contracted a rare infection through flood water.

Greek Revival that gave birth to Belsay gem

Published 2 October 2008

GREECE was the word back in the 18th century – it was the time, it was the place, it had motion.

Atonement begins film programme

Published 2 October 2008

PRUDHOE Film Club has released a new programme, running through to January next year.

Play area safety work

Published 2 October 2008

WYLAM Parish Council is looking into to replacing a broken swing in the play area at Hagg Bank, and perhaps make further improvements.

Village housing survey misleading, says council

Published 2 October 2008

A SURVEY carried out by Tynedale Council into Allendale’s housing needs has alarmed parish councillors.

Redesdale Show results

Published 2 October 2008

Blackface (Open North of England Blackface Breeders’ Branch): Tup (shearling or aged): 1, G. Birnie; 2, R. Robson. Tup lamb: 1, S. Mackay; 2 and 3, R. Robson. Best ewe: 1, S. Robson; 2 and 3, G. Birnie. Best gimmer: 1 and 2, P. Teasdale; 3, R. Robson. Best pair gimmers: 1, S. Robson. Best ewe lamb: 1, S. Mackay; 2, G. Birnie; 3, S. Robson. Best ewe lamb (shown by boy or girl under 16 residing in the Rede Valley): 1, A. Elder; 2, V. Todd; 3, J. Elder.Blackface (Scotch type) Best Tup (aged): 1, J. Carruthers; 2, S. Robson; 3, F. Walton. Best shearling: 1 and 2, F. Walton; 3, J. Carruthers. Best tup lamb: 1, J. Carruthers; 2, S. Mackay; 3, S. Robson. Best ewe: 1, S. Mackay; 2, J. Carruthers; 3, F. Walton. Best gimmer: 1, 2 and 3, J. Carruthers. Best ewe lamb: 1, S. Mackay; 2, J. Carruthers; 3, S. Robson. Best pair ewe lambs: 1, J. Carruthers; 2, F. Walton. Best ewe (to be shown shepherd): 1, J. Carruthers; 2, S. Robson; 3, F. Walton.Best working collie (dog), rough or smooth: Scott Smith (Don); Best working collie (bitch), rough or smooth: Vicky Todd (Blakehope Tiny); Best Border Terrier (dog): Beryl Charlton (Sam); Best Border Terrier (bitch): Dorothy McCheyne (Flora); Best Jack Russell (dog): Cat Barlow (Cricket); Best Jack Russell (bitch): R. Irvine (Pip); Children’s pet: G. Stephenson (Penny); Best Dog any variety, entered on field. Not to be shown in any other class: Ian Bowman with Ben. Roots beet, globe: 1, J. Douglas; 2 and 3, M. Davison. Cabbage: 1 and 2, I. Scott; 3, J. Hedley. Onions, grown from onion sets: 1 and 3, J. Douglas; 2, S. Wilson. Round potatoes, white: 1, J. Douglas; 2, S. Wilson; 3, I. Scott. Round potatoes, coloured: 1, S. Wilson; 2, J. Douglas; 3, I. Scott. Kidney potatoes, white: 1 and 2, S. Wilson; 3, I. Scott. Kidney potatoes, coloured: 1 and 2, S. Wilson; 3, J. Douglas. Shallots: 1, J. Davies; 2 and 3, J. Douglas. Home grown tomatoes: 1, C. Jacobs; 2, D. Pentney; 3, M. Davison. Cucumber: 1 and 2, C. Lewins; 3, D. Pentney. Worst vegetable of any kind: 1, P. Headon; 2, T. Edgoose; 3, M. Davison. Pot leek: 1 and 2, J. Davies; 3, S. Anderson. Vase spray chrysanthemums: 1, 2 and 3, J. Davies. Vase sweet peas: 1, M. White; 2, V. Scott; 3, S. Wilson. Cactus dahlias: 1, 2 and 3, C. Taylor. Decorative dahlias: 1 and 3, C. Taylor; 2, J. Douglas. Single dahlia: 1 and 2, C. Taylor; 3, J. Douglas. Vase of aster stems: 1, 2 and 3, C. Taylor. Arrangement of fresh flowers in an unusual container: 1, M. Nelson; 2, C. Taylor; 3, A. McCheyne. Gladioli: 1 and 2, J. Davies; 3, C. Taylor. Gladiolus: 1, 2 and 3, J. Davies. Pot plant: 1, V. Scott; 2, C. Taylor; 3, F. Wood. Autumn arrangement: 1, J. Hedley; 2, M. Nelson; 3, D. McCheyne. Vase herbaceous flowers: 1, S. Wilson; 2, J. Douglas; 3, V. Scott. Single rose: 1, J. Douglas; 2, C. Taylor; 3, M. Wright. Lady’s spray: 1, D. McCheyne; 2, J. Scott; 3, J. Hedley. Gentleman’s buttonhole: 1, J. Scott; 2, V. Scott; 3, D. McCheyne.Baking. Bacon and egg pie on plate: 1, J. Hunter; 2, M. White; 3, J. Scott. White or brown loaf made in bread maker: 1, A. Bolam; 2, S. Kellie; 3, J. Holliday. Four girdle scones: 1 and 2, K. Scott; 3, M. Brodie. Four girdle scones (currant): 1 and 2, K. Scott; 3, J. Wallace. Four wholemeal scones: 1 and 2, M. White; 3, M. Wright. Four cheese scones: 1, S. Armstrong; 2 and 3, V. Scott. Four dropped scones: 1, M. Wright; 2, S. Anderson; 3, J. Scott. Four scones (unturned, plain): 1 and 2, J. Robson; 3, P. Peart. Four sausage rolls (short pastry): 1 and 2, M. Brodie; 3, M. Wright. Apple tart on plate: 1 and 2, V. Wallace; 3, M. White. Savoury flan: 1, J. Scott; 2, V. Wallace; 3, M. White. Four rock buns: 1, S. Anderson; 2 and 3, K. Scott. Sandwich cake: 1, F. Goodfellow; 2, M. Wright; 3, J. Scott. Ginger loaf: 1, K. Scott; 2, V. Scott; 3, M. Brodie. Four pieces of flapjack: 1, C. Allan; 2 and 3, J. Robson. Carrot cake, iced: 1, E. Shaw; 2, J. Scott; 3, D. McCheyne. Cheesecake: 1 and 2, V. Wallace; 3, S. Anderson. Cherry cake: 1, M. Wright; 2, M. Brodie; 3, J. Robson. Lemon loaf: 1, K. Scott; 2, J. Robson; 3, E. Shaw. Chocolate cake: 1, J. Scott; 2, M. Wright; 3, F. Goodfellow. Sultana cake: 1, M. Wright; 2, J. Robson; 3, M. Brodie. Sponge cake: 1, V. Scott; 2 and 3, M. Brodie. Coffee cake: 1, E. Shaw; 2, J. Scott; 3, D. McCheyne. Fruit cake: 1, E. Shaw; 3, J. Scott; 3, D. McCheyne.Preserves. Strawberry jam: 1, D. McCheyne; 2, P. Peart; 3, E. Anderson. Plum jam: 1, D. McCheyne; 2, M. Wright; 3, J. Scott. Any other variety of jam: 1, M. White; 2, J. Scott; 3, R. Lindsley. Raspberry jam: 1, M. Brodie; 2, V. Scott; 3, E. Anderson. Marmalade: 1, M. Wright; 2, V. Scott; 3, J. Dodd. Lemon curd: 1, M. Wright; 2, V. Scott; 3, E. Anderson. Chutney: 1, D. McCheyne; 2, E. Jones; 3, M. Wright. Crab apple jelly: 1 and 2, E. Anderson; 3, M. Wright. Fresh eggs: 1, A. Brookbanks; 2, L. Stevens. Dyed eggs (onion peeling): 1, E. Anderson; 2 and 3, J. Scott. Fancy painted eggs: 1, D. McCheyne; 2, A. Brookbanks; 3, J. Scott.Handicrafts. Hand-knitted article (open): 1, M. Brodie; 2, M. Wright; 3, A. Brookbanks. Hand-knitted article (not Fair Isle): 1, A. Brookbands; 2, M. Wright; 3, M. Brodie. Hand-knitted teapot cover or cosy: 1, L. Clark; 2, M. Brodie; 3, J. Scott. Hand-knitted baby’s cardigan: 1 and 3, J. Scott; 2, M. Brodie. Soft toy, knitted: 1, L. Clark; 2, E. Shaw; 3, C. Goodbarn. Dressed doll: 1, L. Clark; 2, E. Shaw; 3, M. Brodie. Handmade card: 1, C. Goodbarn; 2, J. Scott; 3, M. Lydon. A piece of cross stitch: 1, J. Scott; 2, S. Corbett; 3, M. Lydon. Best teapot: 1 and 3, E. Kennedy; 2, M. McCheyne. Prettiest salt and pepper: 1, J. Davison; 2, M. White; 3, S. Anderson.Photography. Scenic view: 1, C. Hunter; 2, L. Corbett; 3, M. Nelson. Animal snap: 1, E. Kellie; 2, F. Goodfellow; 3, J. Holliday. Holiday snap: 1, M. White; 2, S. Allen; 3, F. Roberts. Hunting scene: 1, Sarah Little; 2, C. Hunter; 3, F. Robert. Three coloured photographs, varied: 1, M. White; 2, A. Brookbanks; 3, M. Nelson. Black and white or coloured photograph, with caption: 1 and 3, Sarah Little; 2, M. Nelson. Three sequence photographs: 1, J. Kellie; 2, S. Little; 3, E. Kellie. Coloured photograph, taken by boy or girl under 16 years: 1, E. Elliot; 2, G. Stephenson; 3, K. Stevens. Best Northumbrian Scene: 1, L. Corbett; 2, E. Kellie; 3, C. Hunter. Best sporting image: 1, M. White; 2, C. Hunter; 3, M. Allan.Women’s Institute/ Women’s Rural Institute classes. Fresh flower arrangement in a wine glass: 1, A. Bolam; 2, J. Hedley; 3, C. Lewins. Beetroot chutney: 1, A. Bolam; 2, C. Lewins; 3, M. White. Tea loaf: 1, J. Hedley; 2, M. White; 3, A. Bolam. Chocolate fairy buns butter icing: 1, A. Bolam; 2, C. Lewins; 3, M. White. Decorated coat hanger: 1, A. Bolam; 2 and 3, C. Lewins. Door stop: 1, A. Bolam; 2, J. Hedley; 3, E. Tone.Walking sticks. Dressed walking stick (natural head): 1 and 2, O. Simpson; 3, R. Dempster. Dressed walking stick (plain horn): 1 and 2, O. Simpson; 3, R. Dempster. Dressed walking stick (fancy horn): 1, O. Simpson; 2 and 3, J. Bell. Dressed walking stick, dressed by novice: 1, J. Hedley, 2, K. Mole; 3, D. Corbett. Shepherd’s crook (horn handle): 1 and 3, B. Pilling; 2, O. Simpson. Lady’s walking stick: 1, O. Simpson; 2, R. Dempster; 3, B. Pilling. Two piece wood stick: 1, R. Dempster; 2 and 3, O. Simpson. Two piece stick (horn half head): 1, 2 and 3, J. Bell. Two piece stick (fancy wood): 1 and 2, O. Simpson; 3, P. Clark. Fish stick: 1, P. Clark; 2 and 3, B. Pilling. Thumb stick (natural head): 1 and 3, P. Clark; 2, R. Dempster. Thumb stick (horn head): 1, R. Dempster; 2, B. Pilling; 3, A. Pilling.Otterburn First School. Painting. Reception: 1, Kareem Turnbull; 2, David Hewison; 3, Benjamin Davison. Year One: 1, Max Austin; 2, Toby Shaw; 3, Lucy Robson. Year Two: 1, Liam Miller; 2, Rebekah Leggett; 3, Eloise Armstrong. Year Three: 1, Amy Smith; 2, Caitlin Shield; 3, Emily Rideau. Year Four: 1, Amiee Louise Murray; 2, Jake Thompson; 3, Danelle Dodds. Bellingham Middle School. Handwriting. Year Five: 1, Robert Simpson; 2, Rebecca Gray; 3, Adam Dodd. Year Six: 1, Daniel Oliver; 2, Oliver Daley; 3, Victoria Todd. Year Seven: 1, Sophie Dodd; 2, Katie Tinlin; 3, Stephanie Thompson. Year Eight: 1, Jordan Alder; 2, Emily Sereen Wilkinson; 3, Sarah Thompson.Children’s baking (nine years and under). Sandwich cake: 1, Alice Little; 2, Amy Smith; 3, Maddie Edgoose. Ginger Bread Man: 1, Amy Smith; 2, Katherine Dixon; 3, Alice Little. Plain oven scones: 1, Amy Smith; 2, Maddie Edgoose; 3, Alice Little. Decorated Mrs Potato Head: 1, Maddie Edgoose; 2, Tom Edgoose; 3, Sam Richardson. Children’s handicraft (nine years and under). Garden in a tray: 1, Maddie Edgoose; 2, Georgina Stephenson; 3, Alice Little. Fruit or vegetable creature: 1, Maddie Edgoose; 2, Alice Little; 3, Georgina Stephenson.Children’s baking (10-16 years). Sandwich cake: 1, Vicky Todd; 2, Archie Elder; 3, Julie Elder. Ginger Bread Man: 1, Katherine Kelly; 2, Vicky Todd; 3, Rachel Kelly. Plain oven scones: 1, Vicky Todd; 2, Daniel White; 3, Hannah Anderson. Decorated Mrs Potato Head: 1, Katherine Kelly; 2, Amy Richardson; 3, Emma Elliot. Children’s handicraft (10-16 years).Garden in a tray: 1, Katherine Kelly; 2, Daniel White; 3, Freddy Allen. Fruit or vegetable creature: 1, Freddie Allan; 2, Vicky Todd; 3, Amy Richardson.

TV show goes on DVD

Published 2 October 2008

A POPULAR television series produced by a company in Humshaugh has been released on DVD.

Games dream is kicked into life

Published 2 October 2008

Stocksfield's Mr Youth Football, Ivor Gray, has kicked off an exciting new sporting venture in the village.

Cloggies set sparks flying

Published 2 October 2008

THE clog irons sparked at Newbrough Town Hall when the venue staged the Northern Counties Clog Dancing Championship for the first time.

Village set for week of fun

Published 2 October 2008

ARRANGEMENTS are under way for this year’s Wylam Community Week, a series of events to raise funds for Wylam Institute, the village’s community building.

Budget wish list bidding under way

Published 2 October 2008

PRUDHOE town councillors have been discussing suggestions for inclusion in next year’s budget.

Horsley news

Published 2 October 2008

Hexhamshire news

Published 2 October 2008

THE going will be firm and slightly rough, hats are not obligatory, and most definitely no underwear should be on show.

Newbrough news

Published 2 October 2008

AS from Monday, September 29, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons the Rev. Jeremy Thompson will be saying evening prayers at St Aidan’s, Fourstones at 4.30pm. All are welcome.

Slaley news

Published 2 October 2008

THE tractors and combines have been hard at work so it must be time for harvest events.

Stocksfield news

Published 2 October 2008

THE recent 59th annual coffee morning in aid of Barnardo’s was a very successful event, raising a total of £834 on the day.

Wark news

Published 2 October 2008

THE Leek Club AGM last weekend saw about 12 members get together at the Grey Bull. They heard that following the very successful show last week, the financial position is quite healthy, allowing the subs for 2008/09 to stay the same.

Bellingham news

Published 2 October 2008

AT this time of year, the Heritage Centre at Bellingham is usually putting out the mothballs in readiness for its annual hibernation.

Wylam news

Published 2 October 2008

IF YOU want any further information about Wylam Car Club come along tomorrow from 10am until 12pm outside the Spar shop in Wylam where the option C car will be on display with members from option C /Wylam Green Street to answer any questions about the scheme. You can join on the day (bring your driving licence and cheque book) if you are age 18 plus.THE parish council’s brand new all-singing all-dancing website, www.wylamparishcouncil.org, is now operational.