Greenhead news

MUCH relief that the road works on the A69 seem to be just about completed so access to the various parts of Greenhead is now easier! The volume of traffic now carried on that road is huge – and was particularly noticeable in the village centre at 5am the other day when an accident had closed the A69! It would appear to be a popular time for very large wagons to travel, not all of whom found the bank up the Military Road easy to negotiate.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Show serves up fun for all the family

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY theme pervaded the Blanchland and Hunstanworth show this year as children and parents enjoyed the various attractions on offer on the showfield.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Corbridge news

AFTER months in preparation the Corbridge village show takes place tomorrow in the parish hall with the doors open to the public at 2pm until 7pm, followed by the presentation of trophies to the winning exhibitors by football legend Jack Charlton. After a short interval there will be an auction of all the produce. The hall is open tonight to stage exhibits from 7pm and again tomorrow morning from 8am until 10am. The show will also include a tombola, prize raffle with tea, coffee and biscuits being served.

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Hexhamshire news

STRAP on your boots for the parish walk this morning. Autumn is here, so take a bag as there are bound to be some tasty blackberries ready in the hedgerows. Meet at the parish hall at 9.30am.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Redesdale news

THERE are events this weekend, celebrating the festival of St Cuthbert. They start tomorrow, (Saturday, with a light breakfast at St Cuthbert’s, Elsdon, at 8.30am. Then, between noon and 2pm there will be a barbecue and stories told about the Saint at St Cuthbert’s, Corsenside. The day ends at Bellingham, meeting at St Cuthbert’s Well at 5.30pm for prayers, followed by tea in Reed Hall at 6pm. You are welcome to join the day at any point. Those who choose to walk between the churches will be guided from Elsdon to Corsenside along the same route as last year and, to the relief of walkers, along a less rugged route than last year from Corsenside to Bellingham. If you would like to attend the barbecue, please book by telephoning Richard Cross on (01434) 270236. On Sunday, at St Cuthbert’s, Bellingham, there will be a family Communion at 9.30am and Evensong at 6pm.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Second fiddle

TYNEDALE Orchestra is looking for additional violin players to join them for their next concert on Saturday, November 27.

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Ovingham news

IT IS the Ovingham village show on Saturday, September 11. Do not forget to try to make your entries for the show tomorrow, between 10am and 11am in preparation for the show the following week. Dig out your show schedule and remind yourself of the wide variety of classes your family could enter. Classes range from flower displays, vegetables, longest stick of rhubarb, photography, jams, cakes, crafts and art. Something for all age groups to enter. If you cannot make the entry morning you can enter on the day of the show Saturday, September 11, between 9am and 11am. Any Inquiries contact Doreen Jordon (01661) 832431.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Wall news

THE annual Steeplechase Day takes place on Saturday, September 11, which raises money for the Northumberland Historic Churches Trust. The idea is to visit as many churches as you can on the day, and hopefully be sponsored. In the evening there is a social occasion in Humshaugh village hall where you can recount your experiences of the day to other volunteers. This starts at 7pm and do bring some food for a pooled supper and some drinks.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Wark news

THE shock news that the county council is going to do work on the bridge a few weeks ago will by now have sunk in. And, if everything goes according to plan, the first bits of work will begin to happen this week. The idea to spread the work (and the cost) over a number of years is a pretty crafty one and county council staff deserve recognition for this creative bit of thinking. It’s also clear that the persistence of Coun. Edward Heslop, the parish council and the people in and around Wark is beginning to pay off.

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Allen Valley news

JOHN Short, from the organisers of the Allendale horticultural and industrial Show would very much like to thank local businesses and residents for the gifts and donations that helped the show be as successful as ever.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Bellingham news

THE show has been and gone again and I’m sure everyone will agree that one of the highlight’s was the Morpeth Pipe Band. It was fantastic to see the show field so full and I’m sure a huge relief when the rain passed!

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Humshaugh news

THE new notice board in the village looks excellent. Well done to the parish council. As usual it is not just for parish council notices but for any organisation or event that will be happening in the village. However, in order to deter commercial notices being put in it the notice board is locked. If you need to put a notice in it please contact Mike Binks (01434) 681741.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Upper North Tyne news

TARSET takes part in the national Heritage Open Days when the archive group runs tours of the Tarset Castle site on Sunday, September 12. This unique event is free but must be booked in advance and places are limited. Tours will leave from Tarset village hall, where there will also be a free, all-day exhibition about the castle's history and its currently perilous state. So why not come and find out about a building that was very important in its time? There’s more to it than meets the eye. Book a tour by mailing booking@tiscali.co.uk, or call (01434) 240281. Incidently, the boards from the group’s highly successful bastle exhibition are now on permanent display at Kielder Castle.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Bellingham Show results

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Colourful event shows it retains pulling power

THE sweet smell of success pervaded Allendale Middle School on Saturday.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Office plan raises flooding concerns

DESPITE “grave reservations” from the town council, strong objections from highways experts and protests from the Environment Agency about the risk of flooding, the go-ahead has been given to develop a new office block at the end of a narrow lane in Ponteland.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Twin towns double up

HALTWHISTLE has bid farewell to European visitors from both of its twin towns.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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New village for orphans

A PROJECT is under way to create a second village in South Africa for Aids orphans, after the success of a pilot project which a Stocksfield couple helped to establish.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Eco-friendly facelift is planned for farmhouse

A GROUNDBREAKING concept, a national design competition and a high-tech video presentation – and all for the sake of a farmhouse renovation.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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