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AT first glimpse it’s a collection of seemingly random cartoons and drawings, faded with age.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Hexhamshire village notes
THE curlews have returned and our resident frog spawn spotter has reported the first clumps of frogs spawn in the ditches at Quakers Hole. This sighting is a week later than last year – hardly surprising considering the snow and ice.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Newbrough village notes
THANKS have been expressed to everyone who went to the Big Brew coffee morning at Fourstones with Warden Methodist Church. Just under £60 was made for Traidcraft.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Humshaugh village notes
THERE is a puppet workshop being held in the village hall on Sunday, from 2pm until 4pm, organised by our very progressive Humshaugh Arts Project team. Those between five and 12 years old can apply for a ticket at the school or our village shop.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Wark village notes
IT is perhaps just as well you couldn’t see how bad the deck of the bridge across the North Tyne really was before they started peeling away the layers.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Tragedy prompts urgent questions about rail safety
RAIL travel has changed beyond recognition since the days when steam locomotives would come hissing into the station.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes
ON THURSDAY, March 28, there is a public meeting being held at Tarset Village Hall to discuss bus service 880 (Hexham to Bellingham and Kielder). This is your opportunity to voice your opinion about this bus service.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Bardon Mill village notes
A NEW craft group is being set up in the village starting on Thursday, April 4, from 11am until 3pm in the church room, Henshaw.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Matfen village notes
THE turnout for the murder mystery evening was not as good as last year but everyone there thoroughly enjoyed the play, an excellent production by the amateur group, Class Act.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Wylam village notes
TOMORROW, sixth form students from Prudhoe Community High School are holding a jumble sale at the Wylam Institute from 2pm until 4pm.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Chollerton village notes
IF you have been to Barrasford Village Hall recently you will have seen the huge improvement to the way it looks and how much more comfy it is inside.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Parties ready to declare runners for county race
THE uncertainty over who is standing where in the Northumberland County Council elections in May will soon be over.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Planning applications March 22, 2013
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 35 applications for planning permission.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Heddon village notes
A LARGE audience attended Heddon Methodist Church last weekend to hear the excellently talented vocals of the Grainger Singers from Benton.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Greenhead village notes
IT’S extraordinary to think that this time last year we were in short sleeves! Yet we shouldn’t be surprised, according to our farmers.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Redesdale village notes
THE long-running campaign for a pedestrian crossing in Otterburn appears to be reaching its conclusion following an agreement by county councillors.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Riding Mill village notes
FAST forward your garden into spring with the beautiful selection of plants available for sale this morning and on Monday while the cafe is open at the parish hall.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Kielder Quest is a success
A NEW corporate fund-raiser in Kielder has been hailed a success after raising more than £5,000 in its debut year.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Ovington village notes
AN EASTER quiz night will be held at Ovington Social Club on Saturday, March 30, at 8pm. There can be up to six people per team, with an entry cost per person.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Ovingham village notes
OVINGHAM Reading Room film club is showing The Descendants tonight at the Reading Room. The film stars George Clooney and is a certificate 15. It commences at 7.30pm.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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