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What’s on
Monday
FUTURE DATES
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Many regular events have now started again but please check with the contact given at the end of the entry if you are interested in attending. There are also a number of ‘special’ events and more are being planned so it’s worth checking the following websites to see what’s new. bowsdenvillagehall.net breamishvalley.com/bolton-village-hall breamishvalley.com/breamish-hall villagehall.chatton.uk facebook.com/CrookhamVillageHall etalvillagehall.org.uk ford-and-etal.co.uk/events/ breamishvalley.com/ingram-village-hall Line Dancing 2–3.30pm, Breamish Hall, Powburn. £3. Email mary.a.allison@ talk21.com or text 07587 152999. Wooler FC Juniors’ Training (6–12yrs) 6–7pm, Wooler Football Club, £2. Saturday morning games in the Glendale League at Alnwick. Contact Wendy Hogg on 07754 829373.
Ravn Clay Mug making. Details on https://www.ravnclay.co.uk/workshops
Tuesday
Drop in coffee and chat Crookham Village Hall, 10.30-11.30am. £1. Contact Annette 01890 820607.
Beginner Ukelele Class 6.45-7.45pm, Breamish Village Hall. Contact Mal Pringle 01668 283488 or email lynneandmal@hotmail.com. Limited number of ukuleles available for those without.
Wooler FC Men’s training 6-7.30pm, Wooler Football Club. Saturday afternoon games in Northern Alliance Development League. Contact Tristan Jeffrey 07941 049741.
Ladies Keep Fit 10am, Bowsden Village Hall. Light-hearted exercise followed by tea and a chat. Contact Eileen Wilson on 01289 388543. Wooler Wolf Cubs (girls and boys, 8-10yrs) 6.15-7.30pm, school farm field. Contact Mark Napier on 07712 042424 or 1stwoolerbpscoutgroup@gmail.com Wooler Netball Club 7.30-9pm, Glendale Middle School. For anyone over 18 who would like to have some fun and get back into playing netball. Find us on Facebook @WoolerNetballClub or call Terri 07917 891237.
Tillside Croquet Group, Tuesdays and Fridays 3-5pm, Tillside Cricket ground, Etal. Beginners welcome. Tuition and equipment provided. £2 per session or £10 membership for the rest of the year. Contact Nick Jones 07889 509324 or nicolasjbjones@gmail.com. Over 50’s Youth Club 6–8pm, Wooler Warm Hub, Cheviot Street. Games, refreshments, chat and laughter – all welcome. Contact Jane 01289 388321. Wednesday Exercise class Crookham Village Hall, noon–1pm, £5. Contact Annette: 01890 820607.
Weeklybiz. Local online networking 12.30 -1.45pm. Also Thursday, 8-9.15am. Free. Call Charlie on 01665 577084 to book.
Tots ‘n Toys.1-3pm, Evangelical Church, Cheviot St., Wooler. For starting date and time contact Chris on 07824 795298.
Kirknewton Walking Netball from Wednesday 6th October, 10-1pm. A fun and friendly way to fitness. All very welcome. No previous experience necessary. Please bring own water/drink initially. Contact Pat 01668 216306 or Dorothy 01890 850285. Beavers (girls and boys, 5 to 7yrs) 6-7pm, school farm field site. Contact Mark Napier; 07712 042424 or 1stwoolerbpscoutgroup@gmail.com. Yoga with Margaret 2- 3.30 pm and Thursday evenings 6.30- 8pm. No previous experience required. For more information or to book a space contact Margaret on 01668 281462 or text 07981 832857.
Kettlercise fitness class 6.45-7.45pm, Breamish Hall, Powburn. Contact 07776 083662.
Keep fit 10-11, Bolton Village Hall. Contact Sylvia 01665 574236. Ukelele group 6.30pm,The Warm Hub, Cheviot Street, Wooler. Contact 01668 283488.
Thursday
Walking for Health 1.15pm departure from the Cheviot Centre. Further information from hrathbone@aol.com or Walking for Health website. . Scouts and Senior Scouts (girls and boys, 11-17yrs) 7-9pm, School Farm Field. Contact Mark Napier:07712 042424 or email 1stwoolerbpscoutgroup@gmail. com.
The Gathering for anyone wanting to meet new and old friends, have lunch and a bit of fun. 10-2, Cheviot Centre. New members welcome. Contact Tracey 01668 260248 or email northumberland@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Art Club 2-4pm, Crookham Village Hall (from 2nd Sept ), £1. Contact Annette 01890 820607.
Cheviot & Berwick Canine Society,79pm, Breamish Hall. Contact Lesley Nesbitt 01665 602961 or pop into class
Friday
Friday Club for kids. Evangelical Church, Cheviot Street, Wooler. Juniors (5-11), Seniors (11+). For start date and time contact Barbara on 07826 851955 (Juniors) or Susan on 07984 377034 (Seniors).
Coffee Morning Crookham Village Hall, 10am-12 noon, £2.
SEPTEMBER
Ravn Clay pottery workshops
Heatherslaw. 1st-4th, 14th/15th,18th, 29th/30th Details and booking on www. ravnclay.co.uk/workshops
Wednesday 1st September
TillVAS (Till Valley Archaeological Society ) Crookham Village Hall. 7.30pm The first live talk in Crookham since March 2020 will also be broadcast live. A joint venture with the Union Chain Bridge project. Katherine Tiernan on her novel “Cuthbert of Farne” Tickets for the free broadcast available on:www.wegottickets. com/unionChainBridge. The Importance of being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, performed by The Northumberland Theatre Company. Etal Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £9 from the Lavender Tearooms at Etal. Saturday, 4th September
Cafe Bowsden Bowsden Village Hall. 10am. Enjoy a chat in the friendly bistro-like atmosphere. All welcome. Free.
Concert St Mary’s Church, Wooler. 7.30pm. Mishka Rushdie Momen, piano - an exciting programme by this brilliant young pianist including music by Bach, Chopin and Schubert. Tickets £15, under 18s free. Book www.alwintonconcerts.org.
Sunday 5th September
Afternoon Concert St Mary’s Church, Wooler. 3pm. Voices of Hope, an award-winning choir from Newcastle who bring some great choral pieces by major composers. Tickets £15, under 18s free. Book online www.alwintonconcerts.org.
Scarycrow Trail
25–31 Oct
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Northumberland Spinning Group
Breamish Hall, Powburn. 10-3pm
u3a Wooler International Group, Cheviot Centre. 2.30pm. ‘African Adventures’ - illustrated talk by Pat Boyd. Prior to the talk, there will be a general discussion about current international events and issues. Non-u3a members can attend two meetings or events free of charge. Everyone is welcome to bring their own hot or cold drinks. More info on kelvinnspc@outlook.com
Bowsden History Group Bowsden Village Hall, 7.30pm. Michael Simpson on ‘Charles, Second Earl Grey.’ Northumbrian Earl Grey, later Viscount Howick, Prime Minister 1830-1834, was a constant advocate of peace, champion of civil and religious liberties and campaigner for parliamentary reform. First meeting of the year free for members and visitors. Contact: 01669 620207.
Tuesday 7th September
Warm Hub Lunch, Breamish Hall, Powburn. Noon-2pm. £5 for 2 courses. Email wilsonemay@outlook.com or ring 01665 576578 for information.
Wednesday 8th September
Art Connections with local artist
Pam Stevenson.Breamish Village Hall, Powburn. 10-2pm. £10. Contact Pam 01669 650124.
Glendale Local History Society.
Cheviot Centre. 7.30pm. ‘Angels of the North: prominent women of the North East’ - Moira Kilkenny, followed by delayed AGM. Visitors welcome, £3. Attendees will be asked to wear face masks.
Film Night, Crookham Village Hall, 7pm. £3. to include tea or coffee and popcorn. Bar available.
Monday 13th September
Knit & natter, Crookham Village Hall, 2-4pm. £2. Contact Gemma on 01890 820452.
Hedgeley Women’s Institute,
Breamish Hall, Powburn. 7pm. Contact 07901 860613 or email wilsonemay@ outlook.com. www.breamishvalley.com/ hedgeley-womens-institute.
Wednesday 15th September
Soup and Sandwich lunch, Bowsden Village Hall. 12noon. Suggested donation £5 to include tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact Jane Field at Bell View 01668 219220.
Saturday 18th September
Liberty Belle at Breamish Village Hall. 8.30pm. A four piece, female fronted band covering rock& pop hits from 70’s to now. Reworking classics to create edgy riffs and bluesy vocals. Tickets £6. Under 16’s free. Licensed Bar. Fish & Chip van from 7pm, Contact: Julia 07776 083662 or Caz 07919 095706.
Monday, 20th September
Wooler U3A Open Morning, Cheviot Centre, 10.30-noon. Launch of Autumn/ Winter programme of monthly ‘speaker and social mornings’ plus Interest Groups including Bridge, Wine Tasting, Carpet Bowls, Geology, Quizzing, Table tennis and more. A friendly welcome for new and current members. Please bring your own tea/coffee on this occasion. See also page 33. More information from Patricia 01668 216306 or at u3asites.org.uk/ wooler
Northumberland Spinning Group.
Breamish Hall, Powburn. 10-3pm.Ring 07870 821833.
Tuesday 21st September
Film and afternoon tea Branxton Hall, 2 pm. Film ‘Brassed Off’. Wednesday 22nd September
Art Connections with local artist
Pam Stevenson, Breamish Village Hall, Powburn, 10-2pm. £10. Contact Pam 01669 650124.
Glendale Local History Society
Outdoor meeting . ‘Holy Island Heugh’ - John Woodhurst. 11am. Details on www. glendalelocalhistory.org/activities.html . Booking essential. Email glhsoc@gmail. com or call Secretary 07342 360281.
Friday-Saturday September 24th/25th
Margaret’s Yoga Intensive Workshop. Suitable for anyone who has worked with Margaret previously. Places are limited. Pre-Booking essential. Contact 01668 281462, text 07981 832857 or email on chrstacle8@gmail.com.
Saturday 25th September
Grand Re-opening of Crookham
Village Hall 1-4pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Sunday 26th September
Wooler Farmers market Wooler bus station. 10.30-2pm. Contact Ann 07835 950069 or email woolerfarmersmarket@ gmail.com, also Facebook page Wooler Farmers markets. Knit & natter, Crookham Village Hall, 2-4pm. £2. Contact Gemma on 01890 820452
Wednesday 29th September
Book group, Crookham Village Hall, 7.30-9pm. £2 contact Gemma on 01890 820452
OCTOBER
Beeswax wrapper workshop, Crookham Village Hall. Date to be confirmed. Ring Mary on 01890 820712
Ravn Clay Pottery workshops.
Heatherslaw. Saturday 2nd, ThursdaySaturday 7th-9th, Tuesday/Wednesday 12th/13th, Saturday 16th, ThursdaySaturday 21st-23rd, Tuesday/Wednesday 26th/27th and Saturday 30th. Details and booking: www.ravnclay.co.uk/workshops
Quiz and Pie & Pea Supper. Branxton Hall, 7pm. Teams of 4. £6.00 per head. Tickets from Cathy Straughan 01890 820320.
Saturday 2nd October
Cafe Bowsden, Bowsden Village Hall. 10am. Enjoy a chat in the friendly bistro-like atmosphere. All welcome. Free.
Monday 4th October
Northumberland Spinning Group
Breamish Hall, Powburn. 10-2pm. Ring 07870 821833.
Bowsden History Group, Bowsden Village Hall, 7.30pm. Margaret Kirby on ‘The Cult and Culture of Monasticism, and its effects on Northumbria in medieval times.’ Free for members or £2 at the door. Contact 01669 620207.
Tuesday 5th October
Warm Hub Lunch, Breamish Hall, Powburn. Noon-2pm. £5 for 2 courses. Email wilsonemay@outlook.com or ring 01665 576578 for information
Wednesday 6th October
Art Connections with local artist
Pam Stevenson, Breamish Village Hall, Powburn, 10-2pm. £10. Contact Pam 01669 650124.
TillVAS, Crookham Village Hall. 7.30pm. David Jones of Coquetdale Community Archaeology on Dere Street, the Roman Road which crosses Upper Coquetdale on its way to Trimontium Roman Fort near Melrose and the River Tweed. Free for TillVAS members, visitors welcome £4.
Wednesday 13 October
Glendale Local History Society,
Cheviot Centre. 7.30pm. ‘History of Glanton Pyke and its Gardens’ - John Swanson. Visitors welcome, £3. Attendees will be asked to wear face masks.
U3A Wooler International Group
Outing to regional ‘u3a Takeover Day’
at the Hancock Museum. 11-3pm,.Talks, visits, films and discussions. Meet at 9.30 am in Padgepool Place. Members and non-members welcome. Museum entry is free but there will be a charge towards the cost of the coach. Contact Kelvin Rushworth at kelvinnspc@outlook.com. Film Night, Crookham Village Hall, 7pm. £3. to include tea or coffee and popcorn. Bar available.
Saturday 16th October
Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper
Crookham Village Hall. Food 6.30pm, quiz 7.30pm. Quiz Tickets (£10) from Annette 01890 820607
Monday 18th October
Northumberland Spinning Group
Breamish Hall, Powburn, 10-3pm. Ring 07870 821833.
Wednesday 20th October
Art Connections with local artist
Pam Stevenson, Breamish Village Hall, Powburn, 10-2pm. £10. Contact Pam 01669 650124.
Saturday 23rd October
Climate Action Day, Northumberland Hall Alnwick. Starts 10am. How everyone can do their bit to help fight climate change. See page 29 for more information.
The famous Ford & Etal Estates
Scarycrow Trail. Trail maps will be available to download online one week before the event and will also be available from Heatherslaw Visitor Centre, Lavender Tearooms and Ford Village Shop. Come and see what spooktastic Scarycrows the locals have built in 2021 and enjoy a walk around beautiful Ford & Etal Estates.Free family. fun.
Wednesday 27th October
Glendale Local History Society
Outdoor meeting, 10am. ‘Old Cart and Carriage Roads - Old Yeavering to Torlee’ with Sue Rogers. Details on www. glendalelocalhistory.org/activities.html . Booking essential. Email glhsoc@gmail. com or call Secretary 07342 360281. Book group Crookham Village Hall, 7.30-9pm. £2. Contact Gemma on 01890 820452
Saturday October 30th
Gardening Club Crookham Village Hall. 10.30am - noon.
Bookshop Band. Cheviot Centre, 7.30pm. Part of Highlights rural touring scheme programme. Tickets £10. For more information and bookings ring 01668 282406
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