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lantsplus Garden Centre has officially welcomed the opening of its new restaurant this May. The Newcastle branch of Berwick Garden Centre Ltd, near Ponteland, has created around 15 new jobs in the area.

Having undergone a huge transformation across the store for the past year, the restaurant will have its doors open to customers 7 days a week, throughout the year. Serving breakfast, lunches, light bites, coffee and cake, its commitment is to serve fresh, homemade food with locally sourced produce wherever possible. Vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options means there is something for everyone to enjoy. The outdoor seating area will also allow for dog owners to experience the restaurant looking out towards the plant department. Seating 250 people, Plantsplus is hoping to emulate the success of both Berwick and Dunbar Garden Centre restaurants, with Dunbar holding a Taste Our Best award from Visit Scotland – awardees must keep food miles to a

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The addition of the restaurant will bring Plantsplus up to speed with customer expectation of garden centres as a day-out shopping experience. The store has increased its retail offerings to include books, gifts, cards and pet supplies and is also continuing with the upgrading of its nursery facilities. Work is continuing around the store with as little disruption to customers as possible, with the carpark to be resurfaced and the front entrance to be renovated.

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Customers were directed through the nursery last month whilst builders were addressing the new entrance, and with it being the height of growing season it was a fantastic time to really see into the heart of the nursery and the garden centre’s core activity.

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AUTHENTIC INDIAN STREET FOOD COMES TO BEDLINGTON! EXCLUSIVE TAPAS MENU AVAILABLE EVERY WEEK AT ASHIANNA

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shianna restaurant, based on Bedlington Front Street, has been serving high quality Indian Food for over a decade, and they are now expanding their offerings and running Indian Street Food Tapas Nights every Monday and Thursday, starting 31st May!

Ashianna serve crafted Indian cuisine in a contemporary and comfortable setting. Their influences are drawn from all over Asia and their innovative menu combines classical and traditional recipes to create a truly unique culinary experience.

Following the continued success of their regular menu, they are now offering a unique opportunity to experience the art and passion of street food cooking expressed by their chefs. From 31st May, there will be a special Indian Street Food Tapas Menu available, where the talented and experienced chefs at the restaurant will have all their skills put to the test by creating a brand new culinary treat for you to enjoy. They will craft an Indian tapas menu, which will consist of a variety of dishes most customers 10

will never have tried before, as well as some exclusive dishes not on the main menu, nor that of any other Indian restaurant. The tapas menu will be exclusive every week, constantly changing and evolving.

If you would like to sample this fantastic 9 course Tapas menu, book now by contacting the restaurant for full details and availability. The 9 course Tapas Selection is priced at only £15, with a Vegetarian option costing £12!

They are also pleased to announce their brand new Live Cooking Demonstration nights. Their Master Chef will be demonstrating ‘the Art of Spice’, and you are invited to join them to experience the true art of how their dishes are prepared, followed by a surprise meal. This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to see for yourself how the chefs at Ashianna put their dishes together, and to try the dish for yourself as well!

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BRING OUT THE ARTIST IN YOU Morpeth’s Lateral Art Studio have a brand new schedule lined up in a wide range of subjects and activities to inspire you, whether as a new starter or someone wanting to develop their skills.

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR

For those who are completely new to watercolour and want a taste of the techniques and possibilities of the medium. An informal and enjoyable session looking at one of the most accessible of all painting mediums.

Saturday 26 May 10am - 2pm, £35

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WATERCOLOUR TECHNIQUES

Watercolour offers a range of artistic possibilities and this class will show some of the creative potential for the medium, a good way to develop a more ‘free’ painting style for those of you who may want to be more expressive with your painting.

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PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS

A series of 5, 2 hour classes which will introduce you to watercolour techniques and materials, and set you on track to developing your own style.

Subject covered include: • Understanding the medium of watercolour and materials • Washes, glazes and colour mixing • Simple colour theory • Building form with tone • Composing pictures and simplifying subjects • Developing depth and creating textures • Techniques for painting landscapes and skies Course 1: Tuesdays - 12 June, 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 10 July. 6pm-8pm Course 2: Wednesdays - 30 May, 6 June, 13 June, 20 June, 27 June. 6pm-8pm £60 (£15 per session) 12

Materials are provided for all classes, so all you have to take along is your enthusiasm!

DRAWING WITH PENCIL, PEN AND INK

A series of 5, 2 hour sessions looking at all aspects of drawing with pencil, pen and ink, including: - Choosing the right tools - How to compose a picture - Learning to see and understand the subject - Breaking down complex structures - Drawing faces and figures - Principles of perspective - How to create depth and texture - How to keep improving and developing your style Suitable for all levels of artist from beginners to those who may just want to improve in some areas of their work.

31 May, 7 June, 14 June, 21 June, 28 June. 6pm – 8pm, £60 (£15 per session)

CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES

Respected calligrapher Tim Sokell will introduce you to either traditional or modern lettering styles in his sessions in the Lateral Art Studio. Tim has already held a number of very successful classes which have inspired his students to develop their calligraphy skills. All classes cost £30.

Details of the next series of classes with Tim: Saturday 14 July 10am - 12.30pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Tuesday 17 July 10am-1pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Saturday 28 July 10am-12.30pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Tuesday 31 July 10.30am—1pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Tuesday 14 August 10.30am-1pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Tuesday 28 August 10.30am - 1pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

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LIFE DRAWING

These classes will be tutored by experienced artist and tutor Ashley Eldridge and will be held at St George’s Church near to Lateral Art as this venue offers a space suitable for life drawing. All materials will be provided.

Classes will be held on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm and cost £20 a session.

Class dates are as follows: 7 June, 14 June, 21 June, 28 June, 5 July, 12 July.

PAINTING WITH OILS

Artist Ashley Eldridge will introduce you to painting with oils

and help you develop your techniques in this traditional and expressive medium.

Ashley is an experienced artist and tutor who will be able to support you in developing all aspects of your art, and in addition to his scheduled classes he will be working in the Studio each Monday from 10.30 am - 12.30 and will welcome visitors to come for guidance, support or instruction.

Details of Ashley’s sessions: Open sessions • Mondays 10.30-12.30 £10 Workshops: • Saturday 16 June 10.30 – 2pm Introduction to painting with oils, £35 • Wednesday 27 June 11 am - 2pm Introduction to painting with oils, £35

PAINTING WITH PASTELS

Local pastel artist Pam will introduce you to working in pastels or help you develop your pastel technique. Pam is an experienced pastel artist specialising in wildlife images and portraits, and in addition to one-off pastel classes Pam holds two weekly classes in the Lateral Art Studio where you can develop your pastel work with her guidance.

Open sessions, 10.30-1.30 £15 Wednesday 23 May Wednesday 6 June Wednesday 20 June

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Workshops Saturday 9 June 10.30 –2pm Pastel Workshop (all levels welcome) £35 Saturday 7 July 10.30am—2pm Pastel Workshop (all levels welcome) £35 Saturday 21 July 10.30—2pm Pastel Portrait workshop £35

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PRINTMAKING CLASSES WITH DIANA FITZPATRICK

Successful printmaker Diana has already run a number of very popular printmaking workshops in the Studio and we are delighted to add some further classes as follows: Thursday 5 July - Beginners and Improvers Lino print (10.30 - 1.30pm) £30 Thursday 12 July - 2 colour multi block linoprinting (10am - 3pm) £45 Saturday 14 July - Monoprinting (2-5pm) £30 Wednesday 18 July - Drypoint etching (10.30 - 1.30) £30

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Lateral Art can be found at 1 Chantry Place, Morpeth, to book a place on any of the classes you can visit the website www.lateralart.co.uk, e mail info@lateralart.co.uk message them on Facebook or call 01670 515559.

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obert Green and Partners Opticians are Morpeth’s longest established optometrists, dating back to 1933 when David Rae first opened the practice.

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MY PET HQ THE MORPETH PET STORE PUSHING BOUNDARIES FOR THE BENEFITS OF PET WELLBEING

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ased in the heart of Morpeth, My Pet HQ isn't your average pet store. Founded by Caroline and Diane Coppen, the expansive, bright, open space plays host not only to a well-stocked store but also to workshops, social events and even a grooming salon.

With a layout more similar to a lifestyle store than that of a traditional pet store, My Pet HQ offers a welcoming space for animals and their owners to relax, socialise and shop.

"Since we opened almost a year ago," Caroline revealed, "we've tried to push the boundaries and help pet owners become more educated in not just the physical needs, but the emotional needs of their animal too."

Founded on the beliefs of value, education and fun, My Pet HQ's ethos is all about putting your pet's needs first, and educating pet owners to make more informed decisions, and become better pet owners as a result.

Picking up a number of local business awards, the store, which was the first in Morpeth to offer opening hours until 8pm, five days a week, has gained overwhelming support from the people of Morpeth.

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because it was a lot more convenient for customers wanting to pop in after work. Likewise, we were constantly being asked why we didn't have pet grooming facilities in our store and whether we had any plans to offer the service in future. I guess you could say we're really are a brand who values our customers' needs and listens to what they've got to say."

In keeping with the brand's commitment to an animal focused approach to pet care, the new My Pet Groomers offers a range of natural, herbal based grooming products from Herbal Dog Co, alongside traditional grooming products. Speaking on the decision to work offer chemical-free, alternative products, Caroline explained: “A lot of professional grooming shampoos can be quite abrasive, making them potential irritants for not just the animal’s skin but also the groomer’s hands! Eventually we’d like to move to using all natural products and encouraging pet owners to choose products free from any nasties.”

Currently open from 10am to 6pm, 5 days a week, My Pet Groomers, is just the beginning of My Pet HQ's expansion, with My Pet Cafe currently under construction.

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CONCENTRATION: Ashington District Male Voice Choir during rehearsal

BUSY TIMES FOR ASHINGTON MALE VOICE CHOIR

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hectic few weeks for Ashington & District Male Voice Choir have come to an end and choir members can feel very proud of what has been achieved.

The period opened up with our return visit to Warkworth and although the audience was not as big as last year, our performance together with that of our new guest performer, Deborah Barry, was hugely appreciated.

The second concert for the Councillor Murray, the Civic head of Northumberland County Council's charity appeal saw us perform in a very different venue, the Council Chambers in County Hall. Susan Robertson was our guest and joined in with the choir in a few pieces. Another huge success with around ÂŁ1400 being raised to go with a similar amount raised at the first concert in Wooler in the Autumn. How could we surpass these performances?

Well, Neil with the help of Derek made sure that this could be done and we had a few weeks to prepare for our own main event, The Annual Celebration Concert in Holy Sepulchre Church Member numbers at rehearsal have been excellent at all times resulting in concert turnouts being around 30, a huge improvement. This was seen at our Annual Concert and what a difference it makes. Before long we'll have to ask for bigger stages to accommodate us. We were pleased to see a fairly full church when we entered following our warm up in the church hall and it was during our warm up 20

we saw what was in store for us with our guests. Tyne Signature was the first time a Barber's Shop Quartet had been our guest artists but by the end of the evening it was pretty certain that it would not be the last. We showed what we are capable of right from the opening with 'Stout Hearted Men' Neil's lead was as always, impeccable and the Barber's Shop Quartet which includes Jonathan, were amazing considering that they have only been together since the Autumn. The name of Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is certainly drawing attention on our communities.

Throughout the last twelve months there has been an effort to recruit more members and this has been with the help of a grant from the REED Foundation and the Community Foundation. Some new members joined in the Autumn and have made a significant impact and its now the choir's intention to attract more gentlemen to join and enjoy singing in a friendly group. It's very easy; there are no auditions and prospective members do not have to be able to read music, just have an interest in and enjoy music. There's also the chance to 'try it out' for six weeks. An ideal chance for anyone to come to Stakeford & Bomarsund Welfare at 7-00pm on a Thursday evening.

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir has entertained the community and helped many charities benefit for over 100 years and it is hoped that this will continue for decades to come but this can only be possible if new members come and enjoy singing with some very enthusiastic men.

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ASHINGTON GARDENS COMPETITION 2018

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shington Town Council is pleased to announce that the popular gardens competition is to take place again this year.

Business Chair of the Town Council, Cllr. Mark Purvis, said ‘Following the success of the Ashington Garden's Competition in recent years it was decided that it should go ahead again in 2018. The Garden Competition celebrates and recognises the excellent gardening work undertaken by many residents of our town'.

Town Clerk, Mike Slaughter, adds ‘Since the Town Council reintroduced the competition it has generated a real interest within the community to maintain and enhance the environment and we are hopeful that more residents will take part in 2018’.

The competition is open to all Ashington residents with six categories for entries as follows: Large Garden; Small Garden; Disabled Person’s Garden; Senior Citizen’s Garden; Allotment Garden; Commercial Property & Public House.

The Town Council is delighted that the Wansbeck Garden Centre & Café, based on North Seaton Industrial Estate, is again supporting the Competition.

The 2018 Competition is now launched with all entries to arrive to the Town Council by the closing date of Friday 15 June 2018. Judging will take place during July and a

special ‘Awards Evening’ will be held in September, when the winners will be announced and presented with their trophies and prizes.

Application forms can be downloaded from the web address below and paper copies are also available from the Town Hall and from Northumberland County Council offices at Wansbeck Square as well as Wansbeck Garden Centre & Cafe.

For more information please call Ashington Town Council on 01670 620 533 / 624 520. www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/ashington-gardenscompetition-2018

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That is why the whole dental team at the practice work hard to provide you and other patients with the very best dental healthcare.

The dental practice has established itself amongst the local community and now provides dental services to hundreds of people every year. We strive to achieve high standards in every aspect of our dental service and we have been recognised with the British Dental Association good practice award.

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Late night appointments 3 days a week Easy access with ground floor facilities Access to daily emergency appointments 24 hour helpline for dental emergencies at home or abroad, 365 days of the year for practice plan members A range of services including: Restorative dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, Implants, Bleaching, Bespoke dentures, Smile design, Invisalign®, Quick Straight Teeth, Children’s dentistry, Sedation for both adults and children.

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DEALING WITH DENTAL TRAUMA Joanne Duggan, Principal Dental Surgeon at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice offers some first aid tips on dealing with a broken or knocked out tooth.

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he lighter nights are here and that means kids playing out longer, cycling, cricket and family days out.

However, this also mean more chance of you or your children falling off their bike, scooter or skates!

My son had an accident when playing outside in the summer; his front tooth was hit with a tennis racket and it broke in half. As a dentist I obviously knew what to do, but would you know what to do if you or a loved one was faced with a dental emergency?

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TOOTH WAS BROKEN OR FRACTURED IN AN ACCIDENT

If an accident means your adult tooth has broken, keep the piece of tooth if you have it and contact your dentist for emergency treatment.

Sometimes if the fragment of tooth is available, it can be bonded back into position on your tooth. Alternatively your dentist will use white resin filling material to build the tooth back to its original shape. Any tooth that has been broken in an accident will need to be assessed by a dentist and will usually need follow up visits to monitor the health of the tooth.

If it is a baby tooth that has broken the child will need to see a dentist for an emergency assessment. The broken piece of tooth will not normally be used as with an adult one. Realistically the treatment available will largely depend on the 26 26

child’s age, stage of development and ability to cope with dental treatment.

Hopefully you will never need to use the advice above, but however well we try to protect our loved ones, accidents will always happen. After any accident that involves your teeth or mouth, it is always best to seek immediate dental advice.

WHAT TO DO IF A TOOTH IS KNOCKED OUT If a baby tooth is knocked out we would normally leave the tooth out, accept the gap, and wait for the adult tooth to erupt. However sometimes when an infant or child has knocked their mouth there can be quite a lot of bleeding. Injuries of the mouth often appear far worse as the soft gums can be damaged and bleed. Firstly try to stop the bleeding by applying a handkerchief over the area with light pressure. Then contact your dentist for an emergency appointment to properly assess and provide appropriate treatment. We want the injured child to receive the right care and follow-up appointments with the dentist may also be necessary.

When an adult tooth is knocked out the advice is different and it should be dealt with as a real dental emergency as we want to try to save the tooth. The sooner you get help from your dentist the greater the chance of saving it.

If you need help dealing with a dental trauma please contact us at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on 01670 828402. We are located at 30 Front Street East, Bedlington, NE22 5AA.

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If you are unable to place the tooth back into the socket then put the tooth into a glass of milk.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE FIRST AID STEPS IF YOU’RE FACED WITH A BROKEN OR KNOCKED OUT TOOTH: 1. STAY CALM

By following the steps below, you can hopefully limit the damage and improve the prospect of saving the tooth.

2. DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT OF THE TOOTH

Pick it up by the crown, (the white part you would normally see in your mouth).

3. RINSE ANY DIRT FROM THE TOOTH

If there is dirt on the tooth then briefly wash it under cold running water for 10 seconds and then reposition it back into the socket and bite down on a handkerchief to keep it in the correct position. If it is a baby tooth that has been knocked out then do not try to re-implant the tooth.

4. PUT THE TOOTH BACK IN THE SOCKET OR IN MILK

If you are unable to place the tooth back into the socket then put the tooth either into a glass of milk or hold it in your mouth between your cheek and side teeth. Take care not to swallow your tooth, therefore when a child has lost an adult tooth it may

be better for the tooth to be placed in a glass or container of milk. Do not store the tooth in water.

5. CONTACT YOUR DENTIST IMMEDIATELY

You need to contact your dentist immediately for emergency dental treatment. If the tooth has been stored correctly and not allowed to go dry for more than 60 minutes there is a greater chance of saving the tooth and your dentist will try to re-implant it.

You will need antibiotics and if the tooth has been in contact with soil, and your tetanus cover would need to be checked.

A re-implanted tooth will require careful monitoring and you will need regular visits with your dentist afterwards. The tooth may need further treatment such as a root filling.

Sometimes after a blow to the mouth a tooth may not be fully knocked out but have moved from its normal position (further up, down, or sideways). The surrounding part of your mouth may be damaged, or the soft gum could be bleeding. With ALL of these cases seek immediate emergency dental advice and treatment.

Reference: Dentaltraumaguide.org

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ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DENTURE OR NEED A NEW ONE? THEN CAN WE INTRODUCE ALAN FORREST, OUR CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN If you are having problems with your denture it is best to visit your dentist or clinical dental technician who will be able to check your mouth is clean and healthy and ensure your denture fits properly. Sometimes dentures need to be adjusted or replaced.

COMMON PROBLEMS THAT DENTURES CAUSE: • Problems speaking and eating • Mouth ulcers and sores • Infection (thrush) caused by poor fitting dentures and poor denture cleanliness • Embarrassment from dentures moving

At Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice we are very fortunate to offer a denture service provided by Alan Forrest, a Clinical Dental Technician. A clinical dental technician is a dental technician who has extended their training to gain an additional qualification which allows them to be part of a dental team as a clinician, working directly with the patient to provide and make dentures.

THE ADVANTAGES OF ALAN, A CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN, MAKING A DENTURE FOR YOU

Alan would be involved in every stage of making a denture for you; he would do the clinical part in the surgery that your dentist would normally do, however he would also make the denture for you too! Before Alan provides a denture, he would assess your facial features and how you smile and talk. He would discuss your needs and

requirements and keep you informed throughout all the stages of making your denture. Alan would be able to fulfil your wishes by providing you with a functional, naturally looking bespoke denture tailored to your needs. Alan’s motto is “arrive as a patient and leave as a friend.”

EXAMPLES OF THE SERVICES ALAN CAN OFFER: Complete upper and lower dentures

If you have no teeth remaining in the upper and/or lower jaw Alan can give you back your confidence with complete dentures: • Improving the clarity of your speech • Helping you to feel more secure about eating the foods you want • Supporting sagging facial muscles and sunken features that can make you appear older (especially around your mouth, lips and cheeks) • Removing the need for denture fixative

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If one or several of your teeth are missing, Alan can restore your smile with a Partial Denture. By replacing your missing teeth, he can give you back the look and function of a full set of healthy, natural teeth. (If you have any of your own natural teeth you must first be examined by a dentist to ensure these are healthy. We can arrange this for you if you do not have your own dentist).

So, if you are having problems with your denture or would like a new one, with over 35 years of experience and skill, why not choose Alan? Contact Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on the details below.

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Sunday 10th June 2018

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elcome To The 2018 Morpeth Annual Fair Day, Organised By The Morpeth & District Chamber Of Trade.

Morpeth Fair Day has taken place every June since the 1980s. We are always happy and proud to see visitors from all over the North East and beyond thronging the streets of our town and enjoying themselves.

There is plenty to see and do. The centre of activity is the main stage where a number of acts and events will take place – a fun run, brass bands, jugglers, karate exhibitions and much, much more, with John & Mick (Morpeth’s answer to Ant & Dec) as ever, the masters of ceremonies.

Turner’s Funfair with its many rides is located in New Market and an extensive Food Court and dining area, with food for all tastes, is on Oldgate.

There will also be a Dog Show on High Stanners and you may well see participants in an Orienteering competition navigating their way through the town.

For many though, the highlight of the day is the parade of vintage cars and motor bikes that travel down Bridge Street, along Oldgate and park up on High Stanners for all to go and see.

If you have any problems or questions during your visit to Fair Day, please do not hesitate to ask one of our many stewards for assistance.

Morpeth is a lovely market town and we want you to enjoy it and come again and again, not just on Fair Day but also to enjoy the social and shopping aspects of the town as well as its history.

Have a great day!

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THE History of Morpeth Fair

he first fair day in Morpeth was held approximately 35/36 years ago (there is a slight debate as to the exact year), and the original venue was Morpeth Rugby Club. The fair was made up of a street of stalls totalling approximately 25, combining a range of charities, businesses and organisations.

Following the success of the first fair day, the following year Stan Robson had the idea of expanding the fair and relocating to Bridge Street. Since the move the fair has grown in size year on year, and is now one of the key dates in the Northumberland calendar.

The reasons behind the concept of the Fair Day are three fold: firstly to raise money, with £1000 being the original target for the Christmas lights and decorations. At the time Castle Morpeth Borough Council organised and paid for the Christmas lights, but these had reduced over the years and the Chamber wanted to put on a more fitting festive display in the town centre (the Christmas lights were originally built and directed by Chamber members, but legislation dictated that it had to be handed over to the local council). The £1000 was raised through selling the stalls and collection buckets.

The second reason for Fair Day was to advertise the town and to try and bring people in to Morpeth from outside the area. Putting on a successful Fair Day, the team hoped, would attract visitors to return on a more regular basis.

Thirdly, and most importantly, Fair Day was a way for the traders to say thank-you to the residents of Morpeth for

their custom over the years.

These three reasons are still the main objectives of the Chamber to this day.

The fun fair in a smaller version came to the town many years ago but, by starting to work with Keith Turners (Turners Fun Fair), they have formed an excellent working relationship which has increased the size of the fun fair dramatically.

The whole fair has increased from 20 or 30 stalls, to the fair it is today, covering the whole of Bridge Street, Oldgate and with major attractions down on the Stanners. One of the flagship events of the day is the main parade organised

by Malcolm Stewart, which has increased over the years, from a handful of vehicles, to dozens of bikes and vintage cars.

Some of the other events seen over the years have included World Championship Cumberland Wrestling, Tug of War, Bungee Jumps and Helicopter Rides.

In previous years, behind Rutherford’s Department store where the private car park is located, you would find a stage where rock bands perform all day. Now the main stage at the top of Bridge Street is where most of the entertainment is performed, and is still the main focal point to this day.

Over the years Morpeth Fair Day has raised over £150,000, which has all gone back into Morpeth through Christmas lights and the festive displays, Britain in Bloom, fighting for free parking as well as fighting off out of town retail developers and countless other projects and promotional events.

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MAP Bridge Street, Oldgate & Stanners

MARKET PLACE The Main Stage

Fun Run registration

Opening Ceremony 10am.

In front of the Clock Tower/Boots pharmacy.

Main Parade

Fun Run

Registration from 9.30am

Big highlight of the day!

Great opportunity to see classic cars and bikes. The parade starts at 11.45am. It starts at the train station, goes down Bridge Street, Oldgate and on to the Stanners where the cars and bikes are displayed.

Bridge Street Stalls

Something for everyone on the main stall road.

Oldgate Stalls Lots of stalls to enjoy

Stanners

Stanners will host Morpeth Fair Day’s first Dog Show, entry £1 to pay on the day, other attractions include cars and bikes display, Army, stalls, fairground rides and mini pony and water boat rides, falconry and animal displays.

Food Court

Food from around the world.

Pizza, noodles, Punjabi, Greek and many more to suit all tastes.

Seating area.

Starts at the Main Stage 10.15am. The route goes up Bridge Street, turning up the Chantry foot bridge (next to Bin 21) then follows the river around Oldgate and back to the Main Stage. Approx. one mile (1600m).

Lost children

If you and your child become separated, please report to the main control caravan. The caravan is located by the Main Stage.

First Aid/St John Ambulance

First aid is available at the main control caravan, by the Main Stage in front of Stait Photo/ Barnardos.

St John Ambulance is next to the caravan (opposite Gebhards Bakery).

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New Market

Turners Funfair

Turner’s have a family history of managing fairground attractions going back nine generations, to the 18th century! They have remained in the forefront of the industry, constantly updating their expertise and equipment to satisfy the demands for bigger and better rides, thrills and attractions.

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FAIR DAY PARADE

A BIG HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE CLASSIC CARS AND BIKES - by Norman Rickard - Parade coordinator

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ver the thirty years or so of Morpeth Fair Day, the Parade has changed markedly. In the early years the Parade consisted mainly of Floats of varying kinds and just a few cars and motor bikes. As health and safety rules became tighter, worries about people falling from the floats and projectiles (like sweets) thrown from them, heralded the current format of cars, bikes and other vehicles.

One thing that has not changed is that the Parade has always been about fun. People line the route to see and cheer the Parade all the way from the Mafeking roundabout in the south of the town by the rail station, through Morpeth High St (Bridge street) and beyond the clock tower to High Stanners. The parade will be headed by a Vauxhall Victor owned and driven by Mr Bill Wilson. This car, though common in the 1970s, is rarely seen today and is our Mayoral car. The Mayor escort, will be picked up at the Chantry.

The types of vehicles in the Parade is different each year but you can rely on a wide variation. There are rare cars from the 1930s to the 1980s, built in Britain when car manufacturing was a major UK industry. Lookout for Triumphs, original Minis, Jaguars and many more including some fun cars like a Robin Reliant which recreates Dell Boy’s (from Only Fools and Horses) iconic transport. Also, this year as last, we are pleased to have some ex-forces vehicles in the Parade. I believe one might have a water canon but there is strict instruction for this not to be fired!

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The vehicle owners have, most often, spent many months restoring their vehicles and continue to spend time keeping them roadworthy. They are a credit to their owners and we are delighted they have chosen to show them off on our Fair Day. No discussion about the Parade vehicles would be complete without mentioning the motorbikes. This huge column of vehicular power headed by the “Blood bikes” with their lights flashing will be able to be seen leading the other vehicles as the Parade winds its way through the town.

The Parade will start from Morpeth rail station at about 1145am and the vehicles will be on display at High Stanners from around 1230pm. If you can stop them gossiping (because they love to chat to each other) the owners are often proud to talk about their vehicles and their restoration.

All-in-all these vehicles, great assets to their owners, will surprise and delight both on Parade and on display. Well worth a view and we look forward to seeing you there.

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HISTORY OF THE CHAMBER OF TRADE MORPETH & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE HAVING BEEN DOING SOME DIGGING AND HAVE DISCOVERED SOME FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THEIR HISTORY...

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ntil recently we believed that the Chamber of Trade had been in existence since the 1950s.

However, after some detailed research we have found that the Chamber (then known as the Chamber of Commerce) was alive and well way back in 1868. So 2018 sees us celebrate our 150th anniversary.

The organisation has changed its name a few times in its 150 years. In 1903 it became the Morpeth Tradesmen’s Association. This lasted until 1943 when the then Chairman, Malcolm Wood, became despondent at the apathy of local traders in responding to the threat of the German Luftwaffe, despite having established a mutual aid scheme to provide aid to traders whose property was damaged by enemy action. In the hope that it might appeal more to traders, the Association changed its name back to the Morpeth Chamber of Commerce. Since the 1960’s it has been largely known as the Morpeth Chamber of Trade.

Many of the issues dealt with by the Chamber over the years continue to come back. For example, in 1906 there was an angry response to the “foolish proposal” of not permitting horses and carts to stand in Bridge Street for unloading as they were continually being moved on by the police. In 1949, there was a plea to remove parking charges

as only the Terrace car park was free at the time. There was outcry when it was claimed that car were being forced off the main street by police as the proposed bypass wasn’t likely to happen for a number of years. Sounds familiar doesn’t it.

In the late 1960s, the Chamber launched “The Morpeth Rant” a free publication for the people of the town. This carried news, in particular news relating to businesses and the development of the town and much more besides.

At that time, the town’s Christmas Lights were handmade by members of the Chamber of Trade. Probably something that would scare the pants off Health & Safety experts in the modern era. It was very labour intensive and becoming more and more expensive. Thus, Fair Day was created to provide funds for the Christmas Lights.

Whilst we have been researching and enjoying our history, the Chamber of Trade is continuing to keep a steady eye on the future. We will continue to lobby on behalf of traders and town centre users, for example, for better car parking facilities and we are also looking to introduce some new events to the town over the next two years.

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READY, STEADY, GO!

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orpeth fair day traditionally starts at 10.15am with the children's fun run It is free to enter for all and each entrant receives a Free Goody Bag containing: Water, Crisps, Fruit, Biscuit, a Subway Cookie, and a certificate signed by Jim Alder Commonwealth Marathon Gold Medallist. The leading finishers also receive a free membership for Morpeth Harriers.

The event has been held now for over 20 years and has been fantastically supported and funded by local businesses Coca Cola European Partners, Morrisons Supermarket, Subway, Morpeth fair day committee/Chamber of trade, with registration and Marshalling by Morpeth Harriers The event is available for 6 to 13 year olds, however children under 6 can complete the course if accompanied by an adult.

The course is just over a mile long starting and finishing in the Market place, having run through Carlisle Park at 10.15am, and all entrants need to be registered.

Registration will commence at 9.30am in the Market Place on the day.

For those interested in joining Morpeth Harriers the contact person is Hudson Stoker at morpethharriers @aol.com

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VOLUNTEERS WITH RED-GREEN COLOUR BLINDNESS WANTED TO HELP WITH STUDY

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esearchers at Newcastle University’s colour vision lab are currently running a study to investigate the effects of one brand of commercially available glasses which claim to aid the colour blind.

Volunteers are required with all kinds of red-green colour blindness to help them with the investigation.

Colour-correcting glasses with particular filters are available commercially to enhance some colours. In the media colour-blind individuals often claim that such glasses have made a great difference to the quality of their lives. The study is investigating these claims by looking at the individual differences in performance on standard tests of colour discrimination when wearing these glasses.

Volunteers will be asked to carry out a small number of simple colour vision tests, and will also be asked to read coloured digits as well as sorting coloured chips into order both with and without the glasses.

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simple control measures; there might be factors other than colour vision that influence performance on the tests. The study should take no longer than 75-90 minutes. You are required to make your own way to the Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University in Newcastle city centre. Travel costs wont be reimbursed but you will be given the chance to win one of several Love2Shop vouchers.

The findings of the study will provide a scientific evaluation of the actual effectiveness of the glasses for different types of colour blindness. For instance it is not known whether individuals with milder forms of colour blindness might benefit more.

Since the glasses are very expensive the findings will guide potential buyers. Participants will be able to try the glasses and decide for themselves if they’re worth purchasing.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact Cat Pattie via email c.e.pattie1@ncl.ac.uk For information and support in colour blindness please see www.colourblindawareness.org.

WHAT IS COLOUR BLINDNESS? Colour blindness (colour vision deficiency, or CVD) affects approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women in the world.

In Britain this means that there are approximately 2.7 million colour blind people (about 4.5% of the entire population), most of whom are male.

Most colour blind people are able to see things as clearly as other people but they are unable to fully ‘see’ red, green or blue light.

There are different types of colour blindness and there are extremely rare cases where people are unable to see any colour at all.

The most common form of colour blindness is known as red/ green colour blindness and most colour blind people suffer from this. Although known as red/green colour blindness this does not mean sufferers mix up red and green, it means they mix up all colours which have some red or green as part of the whole colour. For example, a red/green colour blind person will confuse a blue and a purple because they can’t ‘see’ the red element of the colour purple. See the example of pink, purple and blue pen cases below to understand this effect.

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WHAT’S ON IN MORPETH Sunday 15th July PICNIC IN THE PARK

An afternoon (12noon – 4pm) in Carlisle Park of family fun and entertainment with juggling, storytelling, a brass band, stalls, crafts – and a free BBQ. Free entry Picnic in the Park is organised annually in July by Greater Morpeth Development Trust with help from Morpeth Churches Together

Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th September HERITAGE OPEN DAYS There’s always a full programme of activities in and around Morpeth as part of the national Heritage Open Days initiative – including many churches open to the public, tours of the Clock Tower and Bothal Castle grounds - and viewing of the Mayor’s Parlour and “Town Treasures” in the Town Hall.

The Morpeth Heritage Open Days programme is coordinated by Greater Morpeth Development Trust

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Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October MORPETH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL A two-day festival with over a hundred stalls on Bridge St, in the Town Hall and as part of the regular monthly Farmers Market – plus a demo kitchen with local and celebrity chefs, and scone- and jam-making competitions.

The annual Morpeth Food & Drink Festival is held on the first weekend of October each year and is organised by the Morpeth Markets Partnership led

by Sanderson Arcade.

REGULAR EVENTS Farmers Market

Held on the first Saturday of each month – an opportunity to buy direct from local producers with produce ranging from bread to sausages to cheese to cakes to game pies to herbs to organic vegetables to jam and much more. The market which has been running since 1999 routinely has 20-25 stalls.

There is also a weekly conventional street market held every Wednesday.

Community Cinema

Films are screened in the Town Hall on the first Friday of each month from September through to June. Watch social media and town noticeboards for the 2018-19 programme. The Community Cinema is organised by the Greater Morpeth Development Trust.

Saturday 17th November CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON This year, Morpeth Town Council and Sanderson Arcade are working together for a combined Christmas Lights Switch-On which promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Each year, the Chamber of Trade source the town Christmas tree which stands in fron of the Clock Tower – and also contribute to the costs of the Christmas Lights from funds raised through Fair Day

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April 2019 52ND ANNUAL MORPETH NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING The Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering is a festival of Northumbrian music, dance, song, dialect and humour – it’s a “muckle fligarishion”.

The Gathering is held every year over the weekend after Easter and is organised by the Morpeth Antiquarian Society.

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Fifth annual music festival held (“noon till late”) at the Waterford Lodge

Sunday 9th June 2019 MORPETH FAIR DAY If you’ve enjoyed Fair Day – put next year’s date in your diary!

It is always held on the second Sunday in June.

ATTRACTIONS IN MORPETH MORPETH IN BLOOM

Morpeth has one the “Best Town” category in Northumbria in Bloom ten times in the last eleven years, with the Chamber of Trade & Sanderson Arcade regularly winning the “Best Retail Precinct” award for the town centre. So, this year, we are representing the North East in the national Britain in Bloom competition – look out for some rather special displays from June onwards.

One highlight this year will be the reinstatement of the Morpeth Floral Clock – with full carpet bedding – in Carlisle Park – well worth a visit in July or August!

Morpeth in Bloom is coordinated by Morpeth Town Council with wide-ranging support from commercial and community partners across the town. The Chamber of Trade manage the ordering and distribution of hanging baskets displayed by town centre shops and businesses, in partnership with Heighley Gate Garden Centre.

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For general information on Morpeth including directories of local shops, businesses and eateries plus full events listings, see the More in Morpeth website moreinmorpeth. co.uk, and follow the More in Morpeth Facebook page and @ moreinmorpeth twitter feed.

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well-paid and forts were a hive of commercial activity, with coins exchanged for goods and services in the surrounding settlement, and soldiers pay and savings kept locked and guarded in the underground strong room of the Headquarters Building of the fort. Of course, as today, some of those coins got dropped or discarded and lost, only to be found by archaeologists centuries later.

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The main summer exhibition will be Saving Face, presenting a glorious array of cheek pieces from Roman helmets. All lent by a private collector, and not seen publically together before, this is a unique and exciting opportunity. The displays will explore the evolution and range of styles, designs and symbolism, of this crucial functional element of the iconic Roman helmet. Geoff Woodward, Museum Manager said, ‘With many of the cheek pieces belonging to cavalry helmets it marks an excellent follow-up to last years’ hugely successful Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition. Together with the wider museum offer it should attract a large audience to the World Heritage Site this year.’ Saving Face runs from 26 May to 21 September.

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BEDLINGTON TOWN CENTRE SCHEME MOVES TO NEXT STAGE

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The scheme when completed will include a new store for a well-known food retailer, additional retail units, car parking and a number of new apartments which aim to transform the town centre economy.

It is projected that up to 200 jobs could be created by the scheme once completed.

In total the next stage of the works are expected to cost just under ÂŁ6.5m with other funds previously having been agreed for land acquisition and other preparatory works.

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Chairman Cllr Richard Wearmouth said: "The new council administration said from the outset that doing right by the residents of Bedlington was a key goal for us.

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