Issue 38 - January/February 2015
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IN THIS PACKED ISSUE
Caroline Preston – Helping new businesses Eliza Pepperpot – Waste not, want not Crystal Cottage – Reiki - Finding peace within Roger Clegg – Focus on lenses Gardeners Cottage – Still time to potter in the garden Meadowfield Park – Fancy a house move with benefits?
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Regular columnists...
3. Caroline Preston - New Business Support
Belinda Ambrose
6. Editors Page
The irritable baby
10. Blaydon What’s On 14. Ryton What’s On
Roger Clegg
16. Eliza Pepperpot
Life through a lens
18. Greenside What’s On 20. National Trust Listings
Andrew Davenport
22/23. Roger Clegg – Winter Scenes
Breathing new life into the garden
24. Crawcrook What’s On 28. Wylam & Ovingham What’s On 30. Heddon & Horsley What’s On
Eliza Pepperpot
32 Prudhoe What’s On
Waste not, want not
34. Roger Clegg – Life through a Lens 36. Crystal Cottage - Reiki
Caroline Preston
38. Stocksfield What’s On
New Year, New Start, New Business
40. Gardeners Cottage - Pottering About 42. Riding Mill What’s On
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44. Corbridge What’s On 45. Balman Gallery Listings 46. Hexhams What’s On 48. Queens Hall Listings 49. Belinda Ambrose – The Irritable Baby
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New year, new start, NEW BUSINESS For many people the start of a new year is a time to set in place new plans and hopes for the future. And if your New Year’s resolution is to change the way you work by starting up your own business, there’s a lot of things you need to think about before taking the plunge. If you have a great idea or just want to get to grips with what’s involved in running your own business you need to go about it in the right way and whether it’s something you really want to pursue. A great place to start is by coming along to one of the free ‘Enterprise 4 U’ workshops run by Gateshead Council where you can get the advice and support you need to get started. Details about these are at the end of this article.
You need to find out as much as you can about your potential customers. Questions you could ask yourself (and do research about) could include: - How many potential customers are there? - What type of people are they?
But to get you thinking – there are some key things you should have on your ‘to do’ list that will help you be more focussed when thinking about making such a life changing event.
- Where do they shop?
First of all you need to do a lot of research. Knowledge and preparation is key when assessing whether or not your business idea is viable. And you need to break this down into manageable chunks – be in control of what you are doing, so you are focussed and clear about what you are trying to achieve.
- How often do they buy this product or service currently?
Many ideas have been scuppered by lack of research including a failure to identify the need for it at all! There are lots of issues you’ll need to consider: Will your pricing will work for your target market? How many customers are out there and why would they choose your product or service over a competitor? What is your unique selling point?
- What drives their purchasing decisions? - How much income do they have?
You can do a lot of research yourself – through questionnaires to potential customers, or by looking at what existing similar business offer, and what customers think of them and how they work. You can also analysing data from secondary sources including reports, records or statistics. But what you need to be is flexible; obtain as much information as you can and be prepared to alter your idea to suit what your customer wants. Your research is just the start of what will eventually form your business plan; your blueprint for success. A business plan covers the wider elements of forming a business including setting out your financial needs, your marketing strategy, the legal structure of the business, objectives, contingency plans and much more. So remember: • Do your research • Break down your tasks into manageable chunks • Be focussed and clear about what your business idea will offer • Be flexible – it’s always the customer that drives any business • Get the advice you need to help you move forward I hope this article has inspired you to start pursuing that business idea.
This is the first in a series of enterprise themed articles written by Caroline Preston, Economic Development Officer at Gateshead Council. Caroline delivers enterprise advice and guidance as part of the Economy and Housing Growth Service. Caroline can be contacted at carolinepreston@gateshead.gov.uk
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Editor’s page Happy New Year n all that! Part of my work I like is meeting new people. Freshly baked cakes and a cup of tea were the order of the day when I was asked to pop up to Meadowfield park by the estate manager, Teck Tong. She explained that she was leaving Meadowfield park for a new job but wanted to give a gift to the residents and let the local community know how nice a place it is to live. The residents were always hoping for more people to join their community. It was nice to meet you all and have a laugh. See their story on pg 54 and it might be of interest? Barking Mad, run by Carrie is a great idea where pets are sent to suitable families rather than kennels. Having got a dog, “Amber” last year I decided to give it a go when I had a weekend away last month. Great service Carrie and I really felt she was well looked after with all your updates and postcard from the weekend foster family. So if you want your pooch to have a holiday when you do give it a go. Highly recommended!
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Ryton Ryton Methodist Church Every Thursday: MINI MESSY CHURCH: 1.30pm to 2.30pm Free coffee, songs, stories and messy craft activities for pre school children. Last Saturday of month: MESSY CHURCH. 4pm to 6.30PM. Fun, food, worship and messy craft activities for all the family. It’s church alright – but not how you would ever imagine it! Contact Judith Stoddart on 07979 481 019 / judith@thischurch.com to book a place. Ryton Community Library Opening times Monday 9am-5.00pm Thursday 9am-1.30pm Saturday 9am-1pm Rhyme time for under 5’s Monday mornings during term time 10-11am Methodist Church Hall. Cost £2.00 TinyTalk TinyTalk baby signing allows babies to express themselves before they are able to talk; it’s a fun and educational class for babies and their parents/carers from 0-2 contact Helen Angel –07734209304 or email helenan@ tinyalk.co.uk Tuesday 10-11 Ryton Methodist Church Holy Cross Church, Ryton Village Join us for worship SUNDAYS 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Parish Communion with Young Church 1st SUNDAY EACH MONTH 4.30 pm ‘The Ark’ - for pre-school children and their families 2nd SUNDAY EACH MONTH 6 pm Evensong: the traditional service 4th SUNDAY EACH MONTH 8 pm ‘Iona Worship’ 45 mins. mellow, in the round THURSDAYS 10 am Holy Communion, coffee following SATURDAY 28th FEBRUARY Holy Cross Churchyard Snow Drop Walk, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm. Soup and cake available in church. HOLY CROSS PARISH HALL Thinking of holding a party or celebration, this may be the perfect venue for you. For further details please telephone 0191 4132453 Holiday & After School Child Care @ Ryton Rangers Out Of School Club
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Ages 4-11 Years. Free sample session for new starters. ContactSharon Neil, Ryton, Crawcrook & District Youth Centre. Tel. 0191 4132053 Dancing Ballroom - Latin - Social Sequence Dance Classes at St John Community Hall - Wednesday evenings beginners 7pm - Improvers 8pm. All welcome! Contact Jean Hodgkinson for further information on 0191 4137989 or 07831101221. U3A Ryton A friendly group with membership of 120 plus members who enjoy a variety of activities. Main Monthly meeting held on 3rd Wednesday(pm) in Barmoor Hub, where guests are very welcome, and Interesting Speaker. New Members are very Welcome, please come along!. Main activities are Weekly Carpet Bowls - Tues, Wed, Thurs (am) Craft Group - Mon. (pm) Spanish - Mon. (pm) Bridge - Thurs. (pm) Art Group - Thurs. (am) Monthly History - 4th Tues. (pm) Coffee Morning - 1st Wed. (am) Music Appreciation - 2nd Wed. (pm) Board games - 4th Wed. (pm) Reading Group - 3rd Thurs. (pm) Gardening Group - 2nd Friday (pm) Walking Group - 3rd Friday (am) Nomads - 4th Friday (am) Details of all activities and times from John Southern - 0191 4132125 or e-mail - johnsouthern@hotmail.co.uk RYTON METHODIST CHURCH HALL Third Saturday of the month 10.00–11.30am STARGATE HALL Last Saturday of the month ~ 10.00–11.00am STELLA, PARISH ROOM, ST MARY AND ST THOMAS AQUINAS RC CHURCH Last Saturday of the month ~ 11.15am–12.15pm (No surgeries in August, Christmas or on Public Holidays) You can contact Alex on 0191 413 1574 or Liz on 0191 413 9896 You can also email us atcllr. ageddes@gateshead.gov.uk orcllr. ltwist@gateshead.gov.uk
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Eliza Pepperpot Hello readers
Warm Asian Chicken Salad
I would just like to begin with wishing you all a Happy New Year! And that you have all had a wonderful Christmas without over indulging too much. Now we have a full year ahead with plenty of recipes and tips that you can all try without too much hassle. The good thing is that by this time in December you’ll all have more cooking experience under your belts.
Cold leftover turkey or any cold meat leftovers you have. If you don’t then you can always roast some legs, thighs or breast. You will need four pieces for this recipe.
After all that indulgence many of you will have plenty of leftovers, and although the emphasis these days is not to have any waste, it is inevitable that you will have some - I know this is sad to say, as so many people around the world today are starving, whilst for others there is a glut. So the upshot of this is, that if you find you have leftovers at any meal, don’t just bin it, look at ways in which you can turn it into another meal in the long run this will also save you money. Yes, I’m aware, that some foods you cannot re use, but you’d be surprised at what you can. Even if you don’t have leftovers from Christmas, make a start this year by thinking ahead and planning meals. For instance, cooked mashed potatoes are an ideal ingredient for leftover dishes, so are vegetables. Sausages make for a delicious leftover meal, so long as you ensure that you have re heated the food thoroughly. A good tip is to make sure the meat is cut up into small pieces. If your reheating chicken or turkey, it is best shredded into smaller pieces, simply tare apart with your hands.
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Remember, the smaller the pieces the easier it is to reheat and ensure a core temperature that is safe. However, be careful with foods such as rice, pasta and noodles as they aren’t. These foods are best eaten on the day they’re made. Casseroles, stews and soups are both hearty and fulfilling, and full of goodness too. Once made they will keep for a few days, just pour into an airtight container and refrigerate - reheat when required or freeze. If your reheating any casserole, stew or soup, make sure that you bring it to the boil first, stirring all the time so that the heat is evenly distributed and it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan, then let it simmer for a few minutes. These are a few easy steps to follow, and it’s not that difficult either - don’t worry, you don’t have to obliterate the food. If you don’t have any leftovers for this recipe, just cook either chicken thighs, legs or breasts. I prefer thighs and legs as they have more flavour and slightly more fat, which makes them more suitable for dry frying as they crisp up around the edges, which makes for a tastier dish, but you can still use chicken breast. You can either leave the skin on or off - it’s purely down to taste. Pork also works well in this dish. For this recipe you will need a saute pan or a large frying pan, a sharp knife, a wooden spoon or spatula, mortar and pestle or rolling pin, a measuring jug, tablespoon and teaspoon.
1 packet of mixed salad leaves, either rocket, watercress or a mix of each 2 to 3 slices of ciabatta (bread), or any other crusty loaf - unsliced 2 - 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil a good dash of fish sauce 4 tsp clear honey 3 spring onions finely sliced 3 tbsp cucumber chopped 1 fresh red chilli deseeded and very finely chopped 1 pomegranate 1 to 2 tsp five spice powder 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed Salt and Pepper to season 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil or any oil you have around. If your cooking large quantities of breast meat then I recommend 2 tbsp oil
For the salad dressing 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 3 tbsps olive oil 1 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp Harrief (optional)
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Method Heat the oil in a frying pan then add the shredded meat cook for a few minutes then sprinkle over the Chinese five spice powder and crushed fennel seeds crush the seeds in either a mortar and pestle or place on a chopping board, cover with a piece of kitchen role and crush with a rolling pin. Mix the white wine vinegar and honey together in a jug - mix until combined. Add more honey if you want it sweeter or vinegar if you like it sharper, it’s entirely up to you. Pour the mixture over the meat in the pan, add the chilli, spring onion and stir - taste. If you want it more spicy and hot then add more five spice
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Wylam W.I. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Wylam Institute at 7.30pm. All VISITORS VERY WELCOME. For further details, please contact Mrs Robin Piette 01661 853727 Wylam Duplicate Bridge Group Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7.00pm in the Wylam Institute. New Members Welcome Contact Roger Turner 01661 852582 What’s On in Ovingham Ovingham Reading Room To book your event please contact the Bookings Secretary on 0751 885 8275 or email bookingreadingroom@ gmail.com. Hire charges start from £30 for a half day. Regular Events in the Reading Room: Ovingham WI 2nd Monday of each month 7.30 – 9.30 pm Toddlers Play Group Tuesdays (Term Time) 9.30 – 11.30 am Yoga Tuesdays (Term Time) 2.00–3.00pm Ovingham District Choir Tuesdays (except July/August) 7.45 – 9.30 pm Energize Dance sessions (Term Time only) Wednesdays 1.30 – 7.15 pm;
Fridays 4.00 – 5.00 pm; Sundays 6.30 – 8.00 pm Craft Group Wednesdays (September to May) 7.30 – 9.30 pm Drop in Chat Club for over 60’s Thursdays (except July/August) 10.30 am–1.00 pm Drama Group Thursdays (except July/ August) 7.30 – 9.30 pm Film Night Usually the last Friday of each month, doors open 7 pm, film starts 7.30 pm. Check the noticeboard outside the Reading Room for latest information or go to the website: www.ovinghamreadingroom.org.uk The Badger Club an out of school club. We operate from The Old School in Ovingham, Monday to Friday. Breakfast Club is from 7.30am until 9.00am and then After School Club from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. We take children from 4-14 years of age. We also operate a Holiday Club during the school holidays, from 8.00am until 6.00pm. For further information call 01661 833327
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Heddon & Horsley THE HEARTH ART CENTRE AND CAFE, Main Road, Horsley, NE15 0NT www.thehearth.co.uk The Hearth is home to ten professional artists whose studios are open to the public. Call in to visit textile artists, painters, jewellery makers, a ceramic studio and Horsley Printmakers. There are regular classes, courses and art workshops. Evening activities include live music. The Hearth Café serves Fairtrade teas, light lunches, homemade cakes and snacks, and a roast dinner on Sundays. Opening times Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm. LIVE MUSIC Friday 30th January, 7.30pm The Hearth Benefit Concert With Landermason, Paul Liddell, Gareth Davies-Jones, Last Train Home, The Shoeshop Quartet and The Sabrejets. Tickets £10/£5 (18s and under) Friday 13th February, 7.30pm Young Traditions III With the Norcumbrians and showcasing the best young talent in the region. Tickets £10/£5 (18s and under) CLASSES Horsley Art and Craft Group Thursdays 15th January, and 5th and 19th February, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Please drop in, no booking necessary. Printmaking with Horsley Printmakers Please see their website for details of the spring programme of courses www. horsleyprintmakers.co.uk For information on forthcoming activities at The Hearth or to contact our artists, please visit our website www.thehearth.co.uk To hire the hall for classes or parties please email the administrator at office@thehearth. co.uk. To enquire about catering for events and parties or to book a table for their famous Sunday roast, please call the Café on 01661 853 563 or email Alanna at hearthcafe@ ymail.com Horsley Garden Club Meets every third Monday each month from March to September 7:30 pm in The Lion and Lamb pub. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers and visits. New members and visitors always are welcome. Secretary Hazel Holliday 01661853919 Horsley WI Meets every first Monday each month 7:30 pm in the WI hall at the west end of the village. We enjoy a wide variety of speakers and a delicious supper! New members and visitors are always welcome. WI Secretary Pam McAllister and her telephone number is 01661853813 Horsley Book Club meets the first Friday of each month, 4 pm onwards in The Hearth cafe. New members and visitors are always welcome. Please contact Hazel Holliday 01661853919 for more details. Heddon on the Wall Ballroom Dancing Classes We welcome beginners and those with some experience. The classes take place every Tuesday during term time in the Knott Memorial Hall from 8 – 10pm. The teachers have endless patience and everyone has great fun. Find a partner and give it a try. Contacts:
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Prudhoe Prudhoe W.I. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. Visitors are always welcome. For further information please contact Anne Tullock on 01661 832982 or Barbara Robinson 01661 834840 Ready Steady Knit – Knitting Groups Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1.30pm to 4.00pm in the shop at Ready Steady Knit, 17b Front Street, Prudhoe NE42 5HN Tel 01661 830671 Prudhoe Ladies Netball Club We meet at Prudhoe High School Sports Hall every Wednesday evening (term time only) between 7pm-9pm. If you want to get fit, have fun and meet new friends- we’d love to welcome you to our club. We are a friendly group of young (and not so young) ladies who meet for a coaching session each week and for those who want to play competitive netball- we have two teams in the netball league. For more information call Chris 01661 834901 or Janet 01661 836395 - or just pop along one week- we’d love to see you. Edgewell Christian Centre We would be very pleased to see you at any of the following events at Edgewell Christian Centre, Edgewell Road, Prudhoe NE42 6JH Sunday Service- every Sunday from 11.15am starting with tea, coffee and biscuits prior to an informal time of hymn singing and bible talk. Toddler Time- Mondays from September, 10am – 11.30am, running throughout the school terms for children 0 – 4 years accompanied by their parents or other carers. Friday Kidz Club - 6-7pm. NEW! Every Friday during term time, for ages 4-9. Fun activities and more! Coffee Morning – First Saturday of the month 10am – 12 noon- Scrumptious home-made scones! All proceeds to local charity. More info: www.edgewellchristian.org.uk Prudhoe Castle Bowling Club We meet every afternoon from 1.30pm at Oaklands Park, next to Waterworld Monday to Saturday. League matches & friendly matches are held throughout the season from late April to September. For further information come along or contact Grahame on 077124183710 PRUDHOE METHODIST CHURCH (West Road) Luncheon Club meets in on the First Floor at 12 noon on every second Friday of the month when we serve Soup and a Sweet, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. Price £3. All are welcome. Parent and Toddler Group 9.30-11 am Tuesdays and Thursdays (term-time) MARGARET GLENDINNING - 01661 832066 Sunday services: 10 am, 6pm second Sunday in month Messy Church 6pm first Friday in month (all families welcome) Youth Club:Fridays 6.30-7.30pm (yr 5 and above) Fridays 7-8.30pm (yr 7 and above) term-time Ebenezer Methodist Church Toddler Group Parent and Toddler group meets at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Scales Crescent, West Wylam. Wednesdays 9.30am – 11am (term time). Tel: Anne Chapman, 01661 833465. Everyone welcome. Sunday evening worship 6pm PRUDHOE TOWN COUNCIL www.parish-council.com/prudhoe Monthly Ordinary Meeting is held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm (some months may vary) Planning, Contract and Works Meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm (some months may vary). Both meetings are held in Room 1 of the Spetchells Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe and are open to the public. Agendas available via the website and Town Council notice boards on the Friday
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before. Minutes of these meetings available online and on request. Prudhoe in Bloom If you are interested in the appearance of the Town and would like to contribute, please get in touch with Prudhoe Town Council using the contact details provided. For more details contact 01661 835487 or e-mail prudhoetc@hotmail.com Prudhoe & District U3A We are a friendly organisation with a wide variety of activities and interests. The U3A is not about study and qualifications, it is about members improving the quality of their lives by getting together to share interests and join in activities. Our members are from all walks of life and are either retired or in part-time work, with different life experiences to share with each other. We hold a general meeting with invited speakers on the last Monday morning of each month these meetings are in Prudhoe St Mary’s Parish Hall on Front Street. A less formal meeting on the second Tuesday morning of each month 10am - 11.30am is held at The Spetchells Centre, Prudhoe; Interest groups meet at times and places to suit their members. For more information please contact the Membership Secretary on 01661 831473 or visit our website https://sites.google.com/ site/u3a4prudhoe/ PRUDHOE HEALTH WALKS Meet every Thursday at Tyne Riverside Country Park Visitor Centre at 10:30am for a short walk with longer extension on second Thursday of month. Tel: 01434 613227 Prudhoe Gleemen Male Voice Choir New members welcome. Website www. prudhoegleemen.org.uk . We meet 7.15pm every Monday night at Prudhoe Methodist Chapel for our practices. Everyone who would like to join in can just come along. You do not need to read music. Tel no 01661 832162 West Wylam Residents Association Meet on the last Monday of every other month, We meet in The Manors, Adderlane Road, Prudhoe at 6.30 p.m. For further information please contact Caroline on 01661 831380 PRUDHOE OVER 50’S FORUM meets on the 3rd Monday of every month in St. Mary Magdelene’s Church Hall (at the traffic lights in Prudhoe ) Meetings begin with coffee and biscuits at 9:45am. Speaker at 10am. Don’t sit at home alone this year. Come and join us. Anyone over 50 living in and around Prudhoe is very welcome at our friendly and informative meetings. Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Front Street, Prudhoe at 9.45 for coffee and speaker at 10am FRIENDS OF PRUDHOE WOODS Meet at the Creche, Prudhoe Waterworld at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month Prudhoe Gardeners’ Association We manage the Prudhoe Town Allotments on behalf of Prudhoe Town Council. These allotments are available for those who live within the parish of Prudhoe (which includes Mickley). To apply for an allotment you need to go to the Hut behind the West Wylam Inn Inn, Front Street, Prudhoe on Saturday mornings between 10am and 12 noon to add your name to the waiting list. Any gardener who has a home garden can be a member of the Prudhoe Gardeners’ Association on payment of a small annual fee. This allows you to purchase seeds, fertilisers, compost and garden sundries at our discount rates during our Saturday morning opening hours. For more information visit http://prudhoegardenersassociaton. wordpress.com or come along to the Hut. Prudhoe Community Allotment
This is a Community Allotment open to all whatever ability which includes mental health and special needs alongside all other disabilities. If you are interested in helping or have a disability and would like to learn about gardening then please come to the Open Day on the allotment which is situated in Redwell Court ( top of Redwell Road) Prudhoe or call or email: joanrussell@talktalk.net, 01661 833101 for more information. PRUDHOE GROUND FORCE Meet every Monday morning 9 – 10am at various
locations in Prudhoe to litter pick or do other environmental work. Anyone wishing to join this group should contact James Dobson 01661 833895 for details of the day or email: j.dobson@ic24.net Prudhoe Community Choir Welcomes new members. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings between 7.45pm and 9.45pm at Stocksfield Baptist Church. Contact Amy Furniss (Chairperson) Tel: 0191 413 5090 or Catherine Edge (Secretary) Tel: 01661 835738. Tyne Valley Canoe Club We meet every Friday throughout the year in either Tyne Riverside Country Park (AprilSeptember) @ 6.30 pm or Waterworld (OctoberMarch) @ 8.30 pm. All ages welcome. For more details contact John Dean (Tel. 01661 832575) Prudhoe and District History Society. We run monthly meetings from September to April and regularly have guest speakers. For more information see our website www.prudhoe-history.co.uk
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Life through a lens In my last column I wrote about what to consider when buying a camera. This time I will go a little further and talk about lenses. Most lenses used today are zoom lenses so I will concentrate on them. The chances are that when you buy a camera it will have a zoom lens. It may come as a part of your camera, or, if you buy a camera with interchangeable lenses you will almost certainly buy or receive a zoom lens to accompany it.
Zoom lenses allow you to effectively move in closer to or further away from your subject whilst remaining in the same place. Alternatively, it allows you to get more in the picture or to concentrate on a selected part of a subject or scene. The most useful zoom lenses range from moderately wide angle to telephoto. The strength of the telephoto end can take you a modest three times closer than your wide angle end up to maybe sixty times closer! The sixty times lens may appear to be every photographer’s dream lens and if used carefully can be very rewarding and great 34
fun. However, there are things to consider. A zoom lens is always a design compromise – the greater the zoom range, the more picture quality is reduced. No one has a totally steady hand so we all reach a point with longer exposures where picture quality is reduced by camera shake. The longer the zoom range the more of a problem this becomes.
shutter speeds. With a high degree of automation in many cameras this may be done for you. When buying a camera it is best to first work out what type of pictures you wish to take or may want to take in the future and buy accordingly. Over-specification will cost you more and could have a negative effect on your final pictures.
I have a small camera with interchangeable lens capability. With a sixty times zoom lens the On the camera is a 3.3X zoom lens camera shake is sixty times worse which caters for very nearly all my at the telephoto end compared picture taking requirements. to the wide angle end requiring a shutter speed of sixty times faster We live in an area where there is an for a sharp picture. This can be abundance of days out and events complicated by design problems well worth photographing. My pushing this up to, maybe, several pictures in this issue illustrate some hundred times faster meaning of this diversity. that the lens at this setting could only be confidently used in the I hope you enjoy your winter brightest of conditions. However, photography. with care measures can be taken to maintain picture quality such as using a tripod and, if possible a cable release, or resting the camera on a solid and stable surface. I have taken the extreme case of the sixty times lens, but to a greater or lesser degree the same applies to all zoom lenses. Depending on your lens you have to be aware that the telephoto end needs higher
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Reiki - Finding Peace within As the human race has evolved our bodies have become resilient to many conventional medicines and treatments for common ailments. This has lead to a resurgence in alternative or complementary therapies as people seek alternative ways of maintaining good health and being pain free. Theses therapies are not new fangled ideas. They have there roots in traditional healing practices from all over the world. All treatments have a common theme and that is the care of our inner self. Often modern lifestyle mean we try and squeeze more into our lives but in doing so we neglect ourselves. Between the school run, work, karate class, dance class, cooking and cleaning there is very little time left for us to focus solely on ourselves. When we do get the time we inevitably feel guilty because there is a pile of ironing or other work that could be getting done. Pressure pushing down! It is all this pressure that we put ourselves under that then leads to stress, migraines, aches and pains, sleeping issues, etc. We can paint a face for the world to see and mask the niggles our body gives us but their comes a time when actually we need to look at the way we live our lives and think about our inner peace and happiness. It is when we do this that the body can start the healing process. There are many forms of complementary therapies but Reiki treats the whole body and is a favourite treatment of my clients. Reiki is a traditional healing energy that stems from the teachings of Mikao Usui. It is a non evasive treatment and you remain fully clothed at all times. As a client you have a short consultation to find out the areas in your life you wish to improve, you then lay on the bed as the therapist sets the atmosphere to aid your relaxation. The therapist places her hands above your body and works across your body, opening and balancing your chakras so that the body works at its optimum level for self healing. The chakras are what are known as the energy centres of the body. Clients who have regular sessions of Reiki states they sleep better, are more relaxed and able to deal with the daily pressure of life and report that symptoms of many illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel, Arthritis etc are eased and in some cases eliminated.
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A typical Reiki treatment takes 60 minutes. Reiki can be combined with other treatments such as Indian Head Massage and Natural Face Lift Massage. The use of crystals and colour can also be added to aid the healing process. The feeling of rejuvenation my clients talk about after having a treatment, is what makes my job as a therapist so worthwhile. We all deserve to nourish our inner souls. When we are fit, healthy and happy this radiates out from us. Not only do we feel this but others around us do too!
n a g i n in F a s e r e h T Theresa Finnigan, Practitioner at Crystal Cottage.
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Celebrating 25 years P D Kennedy Electricals Limited celebrate 25 years of providing quality service to the Tyne Valley! Tyne Valley based Electrician, Peter Kennedy and his team seem to have been around forever! In fact, it’s 25 years since Peter opened up his business to serve his local area and beyond with electrical services for both businesses and householders alike. “It was a risky time to break out on my own back in 1989, and a very different electrical world!” says Peter. “I’d always had the goal of owning my own business before and since I had fully qualified. I just felt that I could do it better! There were plenty of commercial & domestic electricians around then, and still are, but it was the quality of the service that I felt I could improve. “I knew that if I could deliver prompt, reliable and professional service, consistently make sure we left as little mess as possible and be as polite and friendly as possible then we would have a competitive edge over the competition” “1989 turned out to be a difficult year to launch any business due to the economics of the time. However, by sticking to these standards, we found that customers not only came back to us whenever the need arose, they were also giving us lovely recommendations for others to use us too!” 25 years on, the standards set out then still hold true as the “rulebook” that P D Kennedy Electricals Limited stick to. Whether a small domestic job, such as adding a socket or installing security lights or a large commercial project such as fitting out a restaurant, shop, hotel, care home….or even a petrol station, the level of service never changes!
“It is a matter of pride” says Peter. “I ask myself “How would I like to be treated?” and it always gives me the answer that 100% of my customers would give!” “My team reflect a mirror image to my view of “What great service looks like”. The benefit of that to me is that I absolutely know that whenever anyone from P D Kennedy Electricals is out doing a job then they will be delivering all the values of my business on my behalf!” After 25 years of continuous trading, through good times and bad, the values and standards that Peter still holds have obviously delivered a large and still-growing satisfied customer base. “We travel across the whole A69 corridor to Newcastle in the East and Carlisle & North Cumbria in the West. I live and work in what I think is the greatest and most beautiful part of the country and I still just love my work” says Peter. “I want to say thank you to all of my customers, past and present, for their wonderful support and loyalty. I guess if you treat people well then you seem to get back far more than you give! That has certainly been true for my team and myself!”
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Gardener’s Cottage Plants Breathing New Life into the Garden Happy New Year! My visits into the garden are getting less frequent with the inclement weather and shorter days. But it’s still up early with the head torch on to feed the chickens. Other routines ,in the daylight, also give me a chance to wander round the garden which usually offers pleasurable glimpses of a wintery scene such as the skeletal remains of the eupatorium and miscanthus, still gracing the garden with structure and majesty, even in its darkest hours. In my last article I was talking about how barley straw can be used as a weedkiller. After applying a thick layer on top of the lawn (and the inclusive weeds) through the summer, the ground is now totally cleared and will be ready for planting in the spring. The straw has broken down and virtually disappeared. Many invertebrates, worms and other beneficial organisms are attracted to the straw as a food source, aiding in its decomposition. To keep the soil organisms active over the winter I have applied a thick layer of spent hops which gives them something to feed on since it has good nitrogen content. This will maintain the cycling action of the microbes converting nutrients to humus which is basically the dead bodies and poo of the organisms – the best and most natural form of plant food. This will contain natural antibiotics which combat bad organisms that cause disease and help to keep plants healthy. Plants will be more able to shrug off pests and disease, and the humus will combine with the soil improving drainage, moisture retentiveness and most importantly, health of the soil, which I believe is a fundamental issue in gardening and for healthy and abundant life on this planet. The barley straw has cleared an area which only 9 months ago was overrun with ground elder - all now totally disappeared. This will be our new Hosta Garden which I shall be planting in the spring. It’s a lovely semi-shaded area beneath one of my favourite shrubs - a guelder rose (viburnum opulus), which has been allowed to grow into a small tree. This casts a cooling semi shade in the summer which will be perfect for the hostas. It’s also quite a dry area which has been a bit of a struggle for the ligularias in hot, dry spells so these will find a new spot in a damper part of the garden of which I have plenty! Old misshapen stones, which came from a local building site, provide the edging for the new hosta border and its adjacent path. For the pathways, I have laid woodchip, obtained from a local tree surgeon. These are all natural materials acquired cheaply or at no cost and yet have masses of character and appeal for the garden. I also often pick up useful materials and equipment for home and garden through the local freecycle scheme. As it says, it is completely free but you have to collect the goods from the person that is offering them. It’s also a great way to pass on items that are still useable and can be given a new lease of life. See https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ HexhamFreecycle/info. It would make good sense if the council were to display signs about the scheme at their waste transfer sites. One of my latest acquisitions from freecycle is a garden shed. It must be at least 30 years old and was on the brink of total demise with holes in the roof and a rotting base. Some new timbers in the base and roof and a bit of roofing felt have brought it back to life. They just don’t make sheds like they used to and I reckon I can get another 30 years out of this one! Since our garden is very prone to waterlogging I have erected the shed on old milk crates stood on paving slabs. It works a treat and the shed remains dry and cosy inside even when the garden is
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flooded. Now fully equipped with brewing up gear and biscuit tin, I have a comfortable retreat where I can relax with a cuppa. Just thought I’d squeeze in one last tip; if like me you suffer from dry skin (gardener’s hands) with painful cracking and sores then try my remedy: mix one teaspoon honey to seven teaspoons water and one teaspoon of lemon juice. The honey aids in the healing of sores and the lemon softens the skin. If available, add a pinch of each of dried chamomile and yarrow as these can help heal skin conditions. Rub into the hands and allow to dry. Rub some skin moisturiser, emollient or vaseline over the top to seal it in. Apply daily. Keep the mixture in the fridge and it will last about a week. Finally, thanks for reading and remember that the best things in life are free, especially gardening type things!
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Corbridge Corbridge Parish Hall Weekly Monday 9.15am – 10.00am Zumba class 10.00am – 11.30am Yoga 11.00am – 1.00pm Age UK Day Centre & Lunch Club 1.30pm – 3.30pm Circle Dancing 6.00pm – 7.00pm Pilates 7.00pm – 10.00pm Bridge Club Tuesday 9.30am – 10.15am Zumba Class 10.15am – 10.30am Tummy Toning 10.00am – 3.00pm Art Class 2.00pm – 4.00pm Carpet Bowls & 7.00pm – 9,00pm 6.00pm – 7.00pm Pilates Wednesday 9.05am – 9.50am Step Class 10.00am – 3.00pm Art Class 3.30pm-5.45pm Corbridge School of Dance Ballet Class 7.00pm – 10.00pm Bridge Club Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm Florence Hope Club – Alzheimer’s & Dementia 11.00am – 1.00pm Age UK Day Centre & Lunch Club 3.30pm – 4.15pm Lollees Dance and Performance School
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Maggi Hambling at National Gallery and Balman Gallery in 2015 Maggi Hambling, CBE, was the first Artist in Residence at The National Gallery and The National Gallery is now showing a series of Hambling wave originals and a painting inspired by Amy Winehouse. We are delighted to have rare Maggi Hambling wave originals on show in Corbridge. Our January show, meanwhile, is led by top sculptor, Simon Griffiths. We have a sought-after new series of prints from leading Scottish artist, Ron Lawson, featuring Skye, a part of Scotland loved by many in the Tyne Valley. And we have superb work from regional artists, including John William Smith and Steve Mayes.
Maggi Hambling’s Wave Paintings Maggi Hambling’s wave paintings are intense, energetic and passionate - partly inspired by her experience of huge waves crashing onto the sea wall in a violent storm at Southwold, Suffolk, where she lives. ‘It was extraordinary – I’d never seen waves like it,’ Maggi Hambling recalls. ‘They were beautiful but terrifying – it was the force of nature thundering on the wall – it felt very subversive.’ It’s rare to see such a collection of this major artist’s work outside of London. We also have Hambling’s famed portraits of Stephen Fry and George Melly on show.
Simon Griffiths’ Sculptures Renowned sculptor Simon Griffiths is known for his dynamic recreations of wild birds and animals. Simon is inspired by his passion for the natural world: ‘I like to think that every one of my sculptures has some of the soul of the animal within it,’ he explains. We have a superb range of Simon’s work in the gallery from January, which will appeal to art and nature lovers alike.
‘Summer Wave Crashing,’ Maggi Hambling
Skye Series
Ron Lawson, ‘Bed and Breakfast, Skye’
We are delighted to have a new series of work from Ron Lawson. Ron’s last series almost completely sold out, so this represents a great opportunity to take your pick of his works if you appreciate Ron’s authentic style.
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We are pleased to be showing work from rising artist, John William Smith. Like the late Spennymoorborn Norman Cornish, John is influenced by growing up within a mining community. John has a people-watcher’s eye for spotting the everyday details of miners’ lives - and then recreating them with a touch of real magic on canvas. This is an excellent time to collect Spennymoor-born John’s work – his last show sold out.
Architectural photographer Steve Mayes has the knack of capturing what the eye sees every day - and challenging the viewer to see it anew. A lover of Newcastle, Steve is inspired by North Eastern landmarks: ‘When I moved to Newcastle, the iconic architecture that I found myself surrounded by - old and new seemed to be the final spark that turned photography into a real passion.’ Art-lovers who share Steve’s passion for Newcastle will appreciate these photographs.
Steve Mayes, ‘Baltic Kit’
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We meet in Hexham at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 2nd Wednesday in month, at 7pm. Speakers, hands-on sessions, friendly supper.
Please contact 01434 603386 Hexham Beacon Club for Retired Men meets weekly at 10.30 am - 12 noon on Wednesday mornings throughout the year at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham and is open to all retired men in the district. There is no subscription, only a small charge for coffee. New members are always welcome. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Programme Secretary, David Crockit 01434 604286 Headway Tynedale The Tynedale Centre, Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PU Every Wednesday 11am – 1pm Headway Tynedale is a regional branch of the National Headway UK charity, who provide support and information to individuals with an acquired brain injury and their family/ carers. Headway Tynedale is a peer group for those individuals and their family/ carers to access information, support and socialise with individuals who have also suffered acquired brain injuries. The group often go on outings around the local area and get involved with other local Headway groups. The group are very friendly and are welcoming of new members. For further information contact: David Haxon, Group Chair on (0191) 232 0234 or dhaxon@ momentumskills.org Creative Writing Classes These classes will inspire and encourage you to write fiction, poetry or memoir, and to share and develop your writing through stimulating workshop sessions in a friendly and supportive group. Tuesday evenings or Wednesday afternoons, at The Gatehouse, Hexham, starting late September. To enrol, or for more information, phone 01434 607298. Hexham Ladies Bridge Club We meet every Wednesday afternoon at 7.00pm at Tynedale Cricket Club Pavilion, Eilansgate, Hexham. The second Wednesday of the month is non partner day when new visitors are welcome to come without a partner. You will be sure of a warm welcome. Separate tuition for beginners/improvers available. For more information, please contact Senga Bond on 01434 604572 or email: senga.bond@hexham.myzen.co.uk The NT Tyne Valley Association is a local group providing support for NT English and Scottish members. We meet monthly from September to May in the Trinity Methodist Hall in Hexham for Talks and Social activities. During the summer months we organise Day and Holiday trips. Details of our events can be found on www.northumberlandlife. org/tynevalleynt/ or by contacting Mr.C.Venables 01434 608277” Hexham - Messy Church First Saturday of every month (except August) 11am to 1pm at Hexham Community Church, Beaumont Street, Hexham. Lunch included. No charge! For further details contact the church office on 01434 601113 Hexham Cadets We are open for boys and girls 12 to 18yrs who want to join. We do fieldcraft, shooting on our range, drill, first aid and the Duke
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of Edinburgh scheme amongst many other activities. We meet Mondays and Thursdays 7pm to 9pm at the TA centre, Hencotes, Hexham. For information call second lieutenant Sean Ferguson on 07977 410385 Hexham Male Voice Choir For all ages. We do six - eight concerts a year in churches & venues for fund raising & the joy of singing. We rehearse every Thursday evening 7-9pm, West End Methodist Church Hexham. Any new members would be most welcome. Contact John Thirlwell 01434600974; john.thirlwell@icloud.com Hexham Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at Wentworth Leisure Centre at 7.00 p.m. Friendly, competitive duplicate bridge - new members and visitors always welcome. Contact the secretary- Jocelyn Gordon on (01434) 604610. Tyne Valley Canoe Club We meet every Friday throughout the year in either Tyne Riverside Country Park (AprilSeptember) @ 6.30 pm or Waterworld (October-March) @ 8.00 pm. All ages welcome. For more details contact Keith Park tel. 07846711984 Factory Dance Academy Every Tues and Thurs at the Community Centre, Hexham from 4pm to 6pm. Urban street dance classes for 4 to 14 year olds in Hip Hop, Pop Grooves, Street Dance, Zumbatonic and Hip Hop Totz. Cost £2.50. Every Tues at the Torch Centre, Hexham from 7.15pm. Bokwa and zumba classes for adults from 7.15pm. See www.factorydanceacademy.co.uk or call 01670 363 037 for details. Hexham and District Photographic Society We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7-30 pm in the Torch Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham. We meet every week from the beginning of September through to the end of April. We welcome all abilities from very raw beginners to advanced photographers. We have a very varied programme throughout our season to suit all levels of photography. Anyone interested in coming along will be made very welcome and they can turn up at the club, contact our webmaster via our website www.hexhamphotographic. org.uk. The Rotary Club of Hexham Meet every Monday lunch time at 12:30pm at the Beaumont Hotel in Hexham. This is an active club whose members organise a variety of social and fundraising events in support of a variety of charities. New members are always welcome.” For information email :- secretary@ hexhamrotaryclub.org Tynedale U3A We are part of a national organisation comprising self help groups (including all aspects of art, walking, literature, botany, languages, history, etc) for the retired and semi retired, who come together to share our skills, experience, and knowledge. We also meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 2pm in the Trinity Methodist Church hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham. when we have a variety of speakers. If you are interested please see our website tynedaleu3a.org.uk or contact the
Membership secretary Harry Shipley on 01434602360. Hexham Brass Band We are a group of brass musicians who have recently formed a new brass band in Hexham. We practise in the West End Methodist church in Hexham on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm. Anyone who plays a brass instrument (or even percussion) would be welcome to come along to join us. The contact number for us is “Sue” 07811 175849. Music and Movement classes for preschool children. Join us for affordable halfhour sessions on Fridays: Beaumont Street, Hexham. Please contact Sheelagh on Tel: 01434 601017 to book your place. First session free! Hexham Youth Initiative Provides projects and opportunities for local young people. Based at Hexham Community Centre. Contact Keda Norma 01434 607350 Queen Elizabeth High School – Youth Theatre Meets all year round on Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30pm and is open to all young people aged 13 – 21. Contact Emily Macdonald 01434 610365 Hire of Queen Elizabeth High School Premises Facilities including meeting rooms, concerts, ceilidhs, charity fundraising, indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available to hire during the evening and at weekends. Contact Debbie Graham 01434 610341 QEHS Community & Leisure Programme Contact Debbie Graham 01434 610341 Queen Elizabeth High School Winter Gardens and Hydro Hall Both rooms are licensed for weddings. These facilities make a stunning and unique venue for wedding ceremonies and or receptions and private parties. Contact Debbie Graham 01434 610341 Hadrian’s Wall Rotary Club Meet every Thursday at 7:30pm at the RAFA Club in Hexham. This is a small group of enthusiastic Rotary members who are lively and not excessively formal and are on the lookout for new members. They are all relatively young (average age is under 40) the club organise several events a year of which the most popular is the Curry night every autumn.
Hexhamshire W.I. Whitley Chapel Hall. 1st Wed in month. Always have a speaker, night’s out/BBQ’s etc. Thoroughly good time. For further details, contact: Vivien 01434 605189 Hexham Jive Meet at 8.00pm every Wednesday at the Torch Centre. We raise money for Tynedale Hospice at Home by having a fun Modern Jive dance class followed by freestyle until 10.30pm. All welcome. £3 entry. Further details on our website hexhamjive.com or contact paul@hexhamjive.com Tynedale Tennis Club Come along and play tennis at Prior’s Flat, Eilansgate in Hexham (shared entrance with Tynedale Cricket Club). We meet for casual tennis play on Tuesday evenings from 6pm and on Saturday afternoons from 2pm. Feel free to come along and play as a guest (all standards, including complete beginners) are welcome. For more information call George Miller on 01434 606300 or see our website www. tynedaletennisclub.co.uk. Hexham Jive Dancing for charity. Wednesday evenings 8pm at the Torch Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham. Modern jive class – no partner required! Come along and join us for a class followed by freestyle session. Beginners classes from 2 July until early August. Have some fun, a great work-out, and make new friends! Contribution of £3 a head supports the Torch Centre and Tynedale Hospice at Home. Email paul@hexhamjive. com Warden W.I. We meet in Hexham at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 2nd Wednesday in month, at 7pm. Speakers, hands-on sessions, friendly supper. Please contact 01434 603386 The Hexham Sugarcraft Club meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm for sugarcraft demonstrations with tea and biscuits. We also have some workshops where anyone can learn some new skills. The venue is West End Methodist Church, Hexham, and the entrance fee is £4.00. For more information Phone 01434 608022
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Hexham Queen’s Hall January
The Broonzies Thursday 15 January 8.00pm The long-awaited family reunion of this musical troop of cousins, featuring Deke, Bonnie, Winston, Floyd and Jerome, playing that unmistakeable blend of good-time rootsy music for which they have long been famous. With special guest appearances by Rod Clements, Maggie Holland, Chris Parkinson, Jez Lowe and Ian Thompson. Tickets: £10.00
Film: The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Thursday 15 January 8.00pm The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Features an all-star cast lead by Ralph Fiennes. (2014) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Exhibition: Land Engines Saturday 17 January – Saturday 11 April Land Engines is a collection of work by artists who use video game design tools to create work that explores the computer generated landscape as a setting for a number of fantasies, ranging from sublime landscapes as a setting for simulated violence and combat through its use as a focal point for conversation and peaceful contemplation. Ruth Lambert Trio Saturday 17 January 8.30pm The Ruth Lambert Trio takes its main influence from the early recordings of Julie London’s Trio. With the intimate accompaniment of Giles Strong’s guitar and Mick Shoulder’s bass, Ruth swings, improvises and transforms each song into something distinctive and personal. Tickets: £10.00 BITESIZE: Too Much, Too Young Wednesday 21 January 8.00pm Isn’t it daft that we ask teenagers to make really big decisions about their lives? Jack Bennett had to and it’s done him no good whatsoever. He was going to be a world-renowned musician, but one wrong turn and look at him… a two-bit actor with an identity crisis. Tickets: £12.50 (BITESIZE) / £7.50 (Play only) Hexham & District Music Society presents Zsolt-Tihammer Visontay (violin) with Min-Jung Kym (piano) Friday 23 January 7.45pm Zsolt’s position as Joint Concert Master
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of the Philharmonia Orchestra gives him time to develop his international solo career and he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s rising stars. They will perform sonatas by Sibelius, Beethoven and Franck. Tickets: £15.00 / £7.50 (student) / £1.00 (schoolchildren) Crooked Timber Theatre presents Liang and The Magic Paintbrush Wednesday 28 January 4.30pm An inventive and gentle show with something in it for all the family. Crooked Timber Theatre combine puppets, origami, live painting and video images to bring this well loved Chinese tale to life. Suitable for Ages 4 and upwards, but younger ages are welcome. Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Fasching and Mardi Gras: Music from Vienna and New Orleans Friday 30 January 8.30pm A relaxed evening of piano music played by Geoffrey Sweet. Music from Vienna including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, followed by music of New Orleans including pieces by Lucien Lambert, Jelly Roll Morton and James Booker. Tickets: £6.50
in this unique evening. Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Hexham & District Music Society presents Dante String Quartet Wednesday 11 February 7.45pm The Dante Quartet is one of this country’s finest ensembles, famed for innovative programming and convincing performance. They have been quartet-inresidence at King’s College, Cambridge since 2007. Programme: Haydn, Bartok & Beethoven Tickets: £15.00 / £7.50 (student) / £1.00 (schoolchildren) World Sound for Peace Day Saturday 14 February 10.30am – 12.30pm SoundTouch will be creating a Sound Lounge in Gallery One using the continuous resonant sounds of gongs, Tibetan bowls, cello and vocal harmonics. This will be a space to explore the senses through intentional sound and vibration. Free ‘Drop-in’ event
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Film: A Passage to India (PG) Sunday 1 February 2.30pm Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an English woman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator. Written by EM Forster and directed by David Lean. (1984) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Jazz Club Tuesday 3 February 8.00pm Play along with the rhythm section of the evening in an informal atmosphere then sit back and enjoy the guests. Tickets: £5.00 on the door / Under 18s free Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) Thursday 5 February 7.30pm Tickets to The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) are far more affordable than tickets to an amusement park, but you’ll come away with the same feeling of nausea and motion sickness. From the high-brow to the low and everything in-between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes. Tickets: £13.50 / £11.50 (benefit conc / Friends) / £8.50 (student) Queen’s Hall Youth Theatre and Tyne Valley Youth Theatre present Pieces of Heaven Saturday 7 February 7.00pm An evening of performances inspired by the novel, ‘Heaven Eyes’ by David Almond. Supported by professional artists, the groups have each worked to produce original pieces of theatre, linked by the common theme, to be performed
Hearthside Tales presents The Snow Bear Thursday 19 February 2.30pm Come and sit by the fire with Chris Bostock and Ken Patterson for a wintry tale with live music and magic, puppets and projections, and a beautiful miniature theatre packed full of delights. A winter’s storytelling show for children aged 4 – 7years and their families. And bring your own teddy bear! Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more)
Edwina Hayes Thursday 19 February 8.00pm Edwina’s beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. The title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her ‘the sweetest voice in England’ and her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister’s Keeper and has since had over six million plays
on You Tube. Tickets: £10.00 Film: Jane Eyre (PG) Thursday 19 February 8.00pm After a harsh childhood, orphan Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house to care for his young daughter. Stars Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. (1943) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Djangologie Friday 20 February 8.30pm Taking us back to the swinging era of the great Reinhardt-Grappelli ensembles, Djangologie create a spirited celebration of the Hot Club with the traditional line up of violin, two acoustic guitars and double bass. Expect virtuosic performances of time honoured 1930’s hot club classics and a repertoire of exquisitely written, gypsy jazz originals. Tickets: £10.00 Tara Arts in association with Queen’s Hall Arts & Black Theatre Live presents Macbeth Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 February 7.30pm Three outrageous drag-queens (hijras in modern India and Pakistan) cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, setting an Asian family off on a path of bloody self-destruction. Tara Arts brings Indian movement and music to Shakespeare’s text, offering a powerful contemporary take on his darkest play. Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 (Friends / benefit conc) / £5.00 (student)
Core Music Presents Core 6 – Live! Saturday 28 February 7.30pm Core Music, Hexham’s own musical social enterprise, is now in its 7th year! With acts that range from classical, to folk, rock and jazz, the concert promises to be great fun, and a wonderful celebration of Core. Tickets: £10.00
For all enquiries contact the Queen’s Hall Box Office on: 01434 652477 or book online at:
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Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS
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The Irritable Baby Many times parents bring their infants to see me because their baby seems unsettled, irritable and colicky and they just don’t know what else to do.
spinal problems having an adverse effect. Babies respond very well to cranial and spinal corrections, sometimes even falling asleep through the process!
The irritable baby may experience one or more of the following:
In addition to re-establishing normal neurological communication between the child’s brain and their body, other aspects of the infant’s wellbeing may need to be addressed such as whether the baby is breast or formula fed, and what the mother is eating as this can have an effect on the baby via the breast milk. Also, the use of antibiotics by the mother during labour for conditions such as Group B strep, or if given to the baby directly, will have a significant impact on the health of the gut contributing to an irritable baby.
- Sleep issues - Breastfeeding issues - Digestive issues such as excessive wind and/or pain, perhaps constipation - Excessive crying - Extreme sensitivity - Startled and jerky movements - Reflux - General discomfort Babies, especially in the early months should be relaxed, happy, feeding well and sleeping well. So what is happening when your baby isn’t like the chilled out little dude your friends have, and you feel demented with frustration and fatigue as a result. In many cases these issues may be the result of irritation to the brainstem. The brainstem is a very sensitive area of the nervous system and it’s an area that may be negatively affected by the birth process, especially if there has been mechanical intervention such as excessive pulling on the baby’s neck during delivery either vaginally or through C section, or if forceps or ventouse have been utilised. Intrauterine constraint is another possibility to consider as this may cause pressure on the baby’s spine or cranium during later development. Intrauterine stressors can occur in ‘overdue’ babies, larger babies, or if the mother has pelvic/ spinal imbalances which cause tension in the soft tissues of the uterine and abdominal region. Having the baby checked by a chiropractor for stress on the brainstem is the first ‘port of call’. A chiropractor can evaluate many aspects of the nervous system and quickly establish if there are cranial or
In terms of what you can do at home to help, it is vitally important for the baby not to be over-stimulated and dampening the sensory input is the key to a happier baby. Swaddling your infant with arms contained will help restrict the often rapid and irregular arm and leg movements frequently displayed in a colicky baby. Restricting movement this way helps to quieten down the baby’s nervous system. Parents should also be encouraged to soothe the baby by cradling the baby with one arm and gently patting the bottom with the other hand as this affects the parasympathetic nervous system which will to settle rather than stimulate. Holding a baby over the shoulder and patting its back will have a stimulating effect instead. Decreasing external stimulation, including light and sound is important as both light and sound enter the brainstem which only serves to excite the baby further, and therefore limit exposure to bright lights or TV when attempting to settle the baby. Rocking your baby can have a positive effect on an unsettled infant. There are numerous devices that can rock or vibrate the baby’s bassinet, some have sensors
that will only start the motion if the baby starts crying and will stop again once the baby settles. Breastfeeding technique is also important here, and making sure the baby doesn’t feed too greedily or quickly as this may result in an excessive intake of air. Variations in posture can really make a difference. In your baby is bottle fed, experiment with the teat - bottle combination that works best for your child so that air isn’t swallowed whilst feeding which will contribute to issues with wind. If you are struggling with an irritable, unhappy and unsettled baby, help is at hand at Aligned Chiropractic. We offer all babies a Free Health Check to look at all the issues involved, so please call us on 01434 605688. We would love to help.
Belinda J Ambrose Chiropractor, Wellness Advisor and Mum of three www.aligned-chiropractic.co.uk contact@aligned-chiropractic.co.uk
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Darras Hall & Ponteland St Mary’s Church, Ponteland SUNDAY 8.00am Holy Communion - 1st Sunday of the month 10.00am Family Service - 2nd Sunday of the month 10.00am Holy Communion with Hymns - 3rd Sunday of the month 10.00am Morning Service with Baptisms - 4th Sunday of the month 10.00am Holy Communion with Hymns - 5th Sunday of the month - please see Diary. Please join us for coffee in the Church Hall after the 10am service. 1st and 3rd Sundays 6.30pm - Choral Evensong 2nd and 4th Sundays 6.30pm Evening Prayer WEEKDAY SERVICES Wednesdays 10.00am - Holy Communion Visit our website for all activities and events www.pontelandstmary.co.uk Ponteland Civic Society All Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month in St. Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road. They commence at 7.30 p.m. Non members welcome for whom there is a nominal charge of £2. Talks are followed by refreshments and opportunity for discussion Monday 23rd February 2015 Trevor Underwood “ Path Head Watermill” Monday 30th March 2015 AGM and Richard Stevenson “The Great Fire of Gateshead & Newcastle 1854 “ Monday 27th April 2015 Barry Mead “Bedlington Remembered” All talks start 7,30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Non-members welcome at £2 charge. Ponteland Methodist Church Sunday 9.45 am ‘The Bridge’ – modern worship Sunday services 10 am & 6.30 pm, all followed by refreshments Children’s ‘Stepping stones’ during morning services. Monday ‘Open door’ drop-in café, 2 pm - 4pm, drinks/scones/cakes/friendship House groups & Fellowship meetings Walking & Art groups, Carpet Bowls Prayer & Fairtrade groups, Messy Church, Girls Brigade & Boys Brigade & MUCH MORE! - Contact Ann on 01661 824347 Messy Church Ponteland Methodist Church the second Saturday of the month from 4-6pm. All ages welcome, bring an adult along. Art , craft and worship followed by a light meal. Contact Ann Cooper on 01661 824347 Ponteland Photographic Society Merton Hall, Ponteland www.pontelandphotographicsociety.co.uk We meet each Monday, from September to April, at 7.30pm in Merton Hall, Ponteland. The Society is very friendly, informal and always welcomes new members. The programme ranges from visiting speakers, through workshops to competitions with the aim of helping everyone improve their photography and solve problems. There
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is lots more information, including a full calendar of events, on the website or call Brian Edlin on 01661 820198. Yoga Classes in Ponteland Drop in morning classes: Monday 10 – 11 Ponteland Memorial Hall Thursday 10 – 11 Ponteland Leisure Centre (Function Room upstairs) Plus: Evening class: Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00 pm in Ponteland Leisure Centre (Function Room upstairs) Drop- in or courses available. Ring: Felicity 01661-854984 or 07856550559 Email: felicitypullen@ tiscali.co.uk Visit: www.felicitysyoga.com for more details EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD PONTELAND BRANCH. Meetings are held in The Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland (NE20 9NX) on 4th Monday of the month 2pm - 4pm (no December meeting) The programme varies throughout the year and can feature traditional techniques, contemporary approaches, machine and computer technology, fashion and accessories, patchwork, quilting and embroidery from other cultures Membership of the Branch and the Embroiderers’ Guild is to open to all, from the leisure stitcher to the talented professional and keen student. Whatever your level of experience you will be welcomed at meetings and workshops (Fees apply). Non Members per visit £3 Contact: Sec. 01661 881395 or eg_ne_ ponteland@btinternet.com Monday 26th January ‘Unfinished Treasures” Bring your sewing kit and oldest unfinished project. With a little help you may be able to have a completed treasure. 2pm Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland. Monday 23rd February Julia Triston - Durham ‘Applique’ 2pm Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland. Visitors Fee: Non EG members £4 (EG Guild Members £3) For further information 01661 881395 or email: eg_ne_ponteland@btinternet.com PONTELAND SENIOR GENTLEMEN’S CLUB The aim of the Club, founded in 1975, is to promote fellowship within the community. Membership is open to gentlemen over the age of 55. Present membership is about 100 but new members are always welcome. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at the Memorial hall, Ponteland at 2.00 for 2.30 pm. Each month there is a guest speaker, the talk being followed by tea and biscuits. There are no attendance rules nor are apologies for absence required. You attend when you wish to. Contact Brian Edlin Tel: 01661 820198 Ponteland Local History Society St Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Ponteland. 2nd Thursday in month. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Visitors welcome. Admission £1.50 Ponteland History Local Society
Archive desk – Ponteland library every Friday 2pm – 5pm. Ponteland United Reformed Church, Broadway, Ponteland Sunday Worship Service at 10.00am Dementia Carers Circle of Support Group Mondays 1- 2.30pm Cafe Lounge: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3-5pm Zumba Gold Thursdays 9.30am Friday Soup and Sandwich Lunches 12.30 - 1.30pm Contact Revd Joan Ross 01661 823910 To book Hall or premises: Mrs J. Childs 01661 825144 Ponteland Floral Art Club 3rd Tuesday of the month, Ponteland Memorial Hall, Darras Road 7.30pm Alpine Garden Society 2nd Monday of the month, st. Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland 7.30pm Northumberland Fuchsia Society 1st Thursday of the month, St Matthew’s Church Hall, Ponteland 7.30pm. Ponteland Civic Society Ponteland U3A Meet every first Wednesday of the month at 2pm in St Mary’s Hall, Thornhill Road, Ponteland All meetings start at 7.30 p.m. in St.
Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Rd., Ponteland and talks end with opportunity for chat at cups of tea. Non members cordially invited for the nominal sum of £2. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Mondays 19:45-21:00 at the United Reform Church in Darras Hall. Visit the website for more information www. kaleidoscopeyoganewcastle.com or contact kate@kaleidoscopeyoganewcastle. com Ponteland Village WI We have a diverse and fun programme, for more information you can contact us via email: pontelandvillagewi@hotmail.com or on facebook page ‘PontelandVillageWI’. New members and visitors are welcome for a girly night with a difference (visitors £3 incl cuppa and homemade treat). Ponteland Means Business We are a friendly group of local business people drawn from the NE18 and NE20 postcodes that meet to promote businesses in Ponteland and the surrounding areas. Meetings are on the second Friday of each month. Venue: Diamond Inn, Ponteland Time: 7:45 – 9:30am Date: 13th February 2015
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Be happy. Lower stress. Feed the body Kirkharle Coffee House joins ‘Farmhouse Breakfast Week’ January 25th – 31st 2015 is Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Kirkharle Coffee House will be celebrating with their very tasty brunch menu. Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides the body and brain with energy after an overnight fast – that’s where the name comes from, breaking the fast. Breakfast restores glucose levels, needed for the brain to function and can improve memory and concentration levels. It can make us happier by improving our mood and lowering stress levels. Breakfast foods provide us with the essential fuel needed for the body to function correctly such as calcium, iron and vitamin B as well as protein and fibre. You can also include a portion of your daily 5 a day at breakfast with a glass of juice or by topping your cereal with fruit. Kirkharle Coffee House is joining the Farmhouse Breakfast week campaign to help raise awareness of the importance of breakfast. The brunch menu is served daily 10.00am to 12.00pm and includes dishes such as roast pepper & tomato omelette, mustard creamed spinach with a fried egg and one of the coffee house favourites, the breakfast stack which includes a Spanish tortilla, black pudding, roast tomato and crispy bacon. The coffee house supports local businesses and suppliers as much as possible with many of the ingredients for their dishes coming from local companies including The Northumberland Sausage Co. Zen Bakers, Derwent Valley Free Range Eggs and Northumbria Pedigree Milk. Why not put Kirkharle Coffee House on your list of places to visit. Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am -5pm. The coffee house serves brunch, lunch and tea and is part of the Kirkharle Courtyard which also includes a children’s play area and lake alongside a collection of artisan shops.
At the heart of the Kirkharle Courtyard, the Coffee House and Restaurant is a haven for visitors throughout the year. Serving freshly cooked, locally grown and sourced ingredients for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, the Coffee House welcomes tourists, local visitors and coach tours. Owner Kitty Anderson says ‘The Coffee House is a great place to catch up with family and friends over a delicious cappuccino and a slice of home-made cake, or treat yourself to lunch, complemented by a glass of house wine.’ Our speciality Capability Brown cream tea, served al fresco in the summer, or beside a roaring log fire in winter, is sure to complete the Kirkharle experience’. Kirkharle is a unique destination, set in a converted 18th Century farm courtyard, and the birthplace of renowned landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The Courtyard is home to a number of businesses, offering arts and crafts in workshops and galleries
For more information visit www.kirkharlecourtyard.net or call 01830 540362.
Wake up to Farmhouse Breakfast Week 25th-31st January 2015 Be happy, lower stress and feed the body whilst celebrating the most important meal of the day. Try our mouth-watering brunch menu, served 10am - 12pm daily.
Open weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends 10am-5pm Tel: 01830 540362 or email: info@kirkharlecourtyard.net
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Don’t Settle with Second Best Celebrating it’s 6th year in business this month, Major Family Law is a force to be reckoned with in the family law arena. Founded by Joanne Major in January 2009, the practice has expanded from a kitchen table operation to a respected firm with a strong reputation both regionally and nationally, thanks to the hand-picked team of family law specialists, consultants, and legal assistants who dedicate themselves to putting client well-being at the forefront of their work ethos. In what has been a turbulent period for the family law fraternity and for the legal profession generally, Major Family Law has determinedly bucked the trend and continued to grow in strength, size and reputation. With the end of the financial year on 30 September, the practice was delighted to announce its most successful performance to date with a 1/3 increase in turnover on the previous year, reflecting the attitude of individuals that Major Family Law is the go-to practice for family law advice. Always at the forefront of innovative client service and care, Major Family Law were the first practice in the North East to offer clients the support of an independent family and 52
relationship consultant; a service designed to assist clients deal with their relationship breakdown and to cope with their changed circumstances in a positive and healing manner.
So if you, a family member or indeed a friend therefore need help with a family matter this year, surely you would want to know you had placed your future in the hands of “the best” wouldn’t you?
The earlier part of the year saw a major expansion project of the business premises undertaken to accommodate increased staff numbers and to offer more dedicated private meeting rooms for clients’ comfort and convenience. More significantly, Major Family Law has invested strongly in its personnel in recent times to continue to ensure clients are offered the very highest level of expert service. In recognition of her service to the practice, her professional reputation and popularity with clients for her compassion and expertise, senior solicitor Anna Hunter has been appointed a director of Major Family Law, with effect from 1st October. In addition, the practice was delighted to welcome Jonathan Dunkley in June, who joined the firm as a consultant after almost 30 years as a partner at commercial firm, Muckle LLP. Widely respected, and with a loyal client base, Jonathan has added his experience and gravitas to the firm’s professional armoury.
Joanne Major is the Principal of Major Family Law, the Divorce and Family Law Specialists. Tel: 01661 824582 www.majorfamilylaw.co.uk Twitter: @majorfamilylaw
Sometimes splits are inevitable. Divorce is not an easy time for anyone but we will work with you to create the best outcome, dealing with your individual circumstances with compassion and respect as well as professionalism, ensuring you a complete and well-rounded service.
Specialist divorce and family lawyers 01661 82 45 82
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Just a stone throw away Meadowfield Park is a leasehold retirement estate that currently has a choice of vacant apartments deserving a closer look. Residents are over 55 and able to live independently – with or without help. An estate manager is on site two mornings a week to ensure the smooth running of the estate. Overall management is from the non-profit making organisation, Anchor.
A very happy, friendly place, it’s Super!
We are situated centrally in Ponteland with easy access to a wide range of shops and near to bus services, medical services and with probably the best selection of community organisations in the county. We enjoy the proximity of Newcastle by bus and also the less frequent daily bus services to Hexham and Morpeth. Nearby churches are well used with a range of services and social activities. We feel warm in our well insulated, all electric building. Security is excellent with CCTV at the front door and with friendly, watchful members. A guest suite in the building is available at a nominal charge for visiting family and friends. Our residents’ association provides popular coffee mornings and monthly events such as a wine and cheese evening, a musical choice evening, a New Year’s Eve celebration and occasional meals out at country pubs. The garden has bench seats and a summerhouse and the jewel of Ponteland - its Park – is just across the road. A Memorial Hall in the ‘village’ hosts concerts and a repertory company. Bowling greens and tennis courts are only a few minutes walk away.
It is a nice place to live; a really informal atmosphere. Betty
I have been here 20 years – longer than I have lived anywhere else.
A service charge is payable monthly that covers management costs, exterior window cleaning, gardening, building insurance, an emergency call system from each apartment, lift maintenance, cleaning, heating and lighting of communal areas, property repairs to pipework, electrics and heating in apartments, all water and sewage charges, maintenance of emergency lighting and fire alarms. It is well worth it and essential to our security, well being and peace of mind. All that we need is just a stone throw away.! We welcome you. We are on the corner of West Road and Meadowfield Road.
Meet some of our members!
Sheila is a star indoor bowls member, Michael is a golfer, Brian is a model railway enthusiast. Betty, Hilda, Eileen, and Sheila provide our coffee morning refreshments, Alan works his computer for our benefit. Freda is an ex-president of the bowling club.
This is the most friendly, helpful and convenient place I could possibly have chosen to live. Freda 54
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West Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9XF Tel: 0808 274 1788 See more at: www.anchor.org.uk
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