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Chollerton village notes
THERE will be no 9am service on Sunday, May 12, at St Aidan’s, Thockrington , in order to prepare for the visit of the Archbishop of York later that day.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Horsley village notes
THIS weekend begins with Dusty Divas at The Hearth tonight. If you do not have tickets you may be able to pay on the door. A phone call to the Hearth Café will confirm if there are seats left.
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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Newbrough village notes
CONGRATULATIONS to the people who stood for election in the area and were voted in.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Tynedale: Labour aims to gain overall control of the county council
LABOUR fell just two seats short of the 34 they needed to take overall control of Northumberland County Council in Thursday’s local elections.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Haydon Bridge village notes
THE Railway Hotel is hosting a poker night tonight from 8pm. Presumably for over 18s only.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Riding Mill village notes
THANKS to some brighter weather, it has been lovely to see customers of the Foyer Cafe enjoying their refreshments al fresco, either in the parish hall garden or under the shade of the trees in the mill race garden.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Allen Valley village notes
THE winners of the Forge Cafe April giveaway were Mr and Mrs Hargreaves from Catton. They’ve won lunch for two after entering their Forge Newsletter in the prize draw.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Humshaugh village notes
LET all of your senses be tantalised, and be ready to be impressed, by an exhibition of art, photography, textiles and other crafts in Humshaugh village hall tomorrow and Sunday from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Ponteland village notes
ON each of the four Saturdays in May, Ponteland Bowling Club will be hosting free ‘taster’ sessions from 10.30am until noon.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Planning applications May 10, 2013
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 29 applications for planning permission.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Tynedale: Dancers light up stage to win place in festival
TWO groups from a Hexham-based youth dance company have been selected to represent the North-East in a national dance festival.
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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Corbridge goes batty in aid of pre-school
CORBRIDGE was the place to be on Sunday as famous faces took to the streets to raise money for a local good cause.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Churches together in Hexham
THE Rev. Jeremy Thompson, Rector of St John Lee and Vicar of Warden and Newbrough, reflects on John 17 vs 20-26.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Ponteland showcases activities for older folk
AN event showcasing health, wellbeing and leisure opportunities for older people in Ponteland will be held on Saturday, May 18 in the village’s St Mary’s Church hall.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Bardon Mill: New Dawn for village shop
A COMMUNITY lifeline which was cut off four years ago will be reinstated tomorrow with the reopening of Bardon Mill’s Village Store.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Prudhoe: On safari in Northumberland
A GORILLA, zebra, leopard, giraffe, butterfly and some human friends have raised over £600 for a charity that supports South African children in foster care.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Prudhoe: Special delivery for hospital’s Tiny Lives fund
A PRUDHOE company has given a major cash boost to a charitable fund that supports the neonatal service at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Last updated 13 May 2013
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Tynedale: BT connects with council in £18.9m deal
HIGH-SPEED broadband throughout rural Tynedale is finally set to become a reality.
Last updated 13 May 2013
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