Bellingham

Tynedale: Archbishop to lead service

A TINY church in a remote part of Tynedale will welcome one of England’s most senior clergymen on Sunday.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Kielder’s key role in £14bn canal bid

hxGuyOppo19ct LONG dubbed a white elephant, Kielder Water is being trumpeted as the saviour of drought-stricken South-East England.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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News in brief

A CLIMBER was airlifted to hospital on Saturday after falling 50 ft from the Wanney Crags.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Kielder in the running for national award

KIELDER Water and Forest Park has been named as a finalist in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Kielder: Vintage car show in forest

KIELDER Forest will once again play host to hundreds of historic vehicles this weekend.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes

THE first sessions of the Kielder Castle Handicraft Group have been very successful – happy, friendly groups of crafters keen to share their makes in good company.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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ANYONE who was disappointed to learn that the first edition of the recently-published Elsdon cookbook was sold out will be pleased to hear more copies have been printed and will be available from tomorrow from the Coach House and Old School House tea rooms and the Bird in Bush, Elsdon, and from George Jennings or Carriages tea room at Bellingham.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Wark village notes

WARK school’s race for life event was very well-attended last Friday, with lots of people supporting the children, buying cakes and generally having a good time.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Bellingham village notes

WHILE we had to wait until fairly late on Monday afternoon for the promised barbecue bank holiday, it was still quite a frantic three or four days in and around the village.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes

DUST off those pinnies, sharpen those spatulas – it’s coming! Taste Tarset 2 – Saturday, June 22, Tarset village hall. All details soon.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Barrasford village notes

TIME is running out if you want to take part in the evening walk round Simonburn on Monday, May 13. This will be led by Jen Norderhaug in aid of the Friends of Chollerton Churches.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Wark village notes

AND so the big weekend arrives! Not only have we got the school’s Race for Life on the green and in the town hall on Friday afternoon, but the Kickin’ the Dust country and western festival kicks off on Friday night too.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Redesdale village notes

MORE THAN 250 mourners gathered at St. John’s, Otterburn, on the afternoon of Friday, April 19, to remember Hew Anderson and celebrate his life.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Rocky road to ‘Killer Kielder’

hxroller IT’S the sort of road that made top rally drivers like Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist quiver.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Bellingham: Cheering news for beer lovers

BELLINGHAM is preparing to raise a glass to the first Border Beer Festival.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Bellingham village notes

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the Carriages tea rooms at the Heritage Centre, who have steamed their way into prominence at a regional museums and art galleries awards night.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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