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Issue 35 - July/August 2014

A free publication for the people of the Valley

In this issue

Tyne Rivers Trust – Monitoring our river & how you can get involved!

Corbridge - Dementia friendly Village!

Roger Clegg - Homesteads Roman Fort!

CUMMINS CHIROPODY & PODIATRY Tel: 0191 413 6611

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Business is continuing as usual following the fire. We are now just 4 doors away at Thalassa Beauty Spa.

We will continue to work from this location on a temporary basis.

We would like to extend a big thank you to Denise and the whole community for their continued support and understanding during this difficult time.

Welcome to the Cummins Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic where we believe healthy feet are essential to your wellbeing.

From our Clinic in Crawcrook we provide professional foot care for patients of all ages, across the Tyne Valley and the wider North East Region. We have other clinics at The Spire Hospital in Washington and in Durham. Appointments are also available in the early mornings and evenings to suit your busy schedule.

Our Chiropody and Podiatry team are all Health Professional Council Registered Practitioners and have nearly 50 years of clinical experience between them. We are proud to say that many of our patients have in 1989.

If you have any problems with your feet, please give us a call and arrange an appointment, we are here to help.

Tel: 0191 4136611

Treatments available include: Chiropody

We offer a wide range of treatments including: nail care, verruca removal and the management of corns and calluses

Home Visiting Service home visits to ensure their feet stay comfortable

Nail Surgery

Ingrown toenails create a great deal of pain and discomfort, but they are easily treated with simple procedures

Biomechanical Assessment

Body movement assessments enable us to study how your body is affecting the comfort of your feet, legs and knees. We provide treatment to resolve these issues

Sports Injuries

Our team has a great deal of experience in the successful treatment of a wide variety of sporting injuries, such as: Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, Achillies Tendonitis, Shin Splints and Anterior Knee pain

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Designed to accommodate each foot to ensure optimum comfort and support for individual conditions. We DO NOT prescribe “off the self� insoles.

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Contents

Famous Four

Regular columnists...

6. Barking Mad

Belinda Ambrose Focusing on Bed Wetting

7. Editor’s Page 10. Ryton What’s On 10. Summer Barbeque at the U3A

Roger Clegg Homesteads Roman Fort

12. Scouts need your help!

14. Greenside What’s On 16. Roger Clegg – Housestead Roman Fort 18-19. Tyne Rivers Trust

Joanne Major Moving up the Valley

23. Tyne Valley Express – How to advertise 24. Wylam What’s On 25. Heddon & Horsley What’s On

Eliza Pepperpot Summer melting moments

28. Prudhoe What’s On. 32-33. Dementia Friendly Community of Corbridge.

38. Corbridge What’s On 39. Balman Gallery 40. Roger Clegg on Housestead Roman Fort 42. Hexham What’s On 44-45. National Trust guide to the summer 49. Belinda Ambrose explains bed wetting 50. Eliza Pepper pot 52. Darras Hall & Pontland What’s On 53. Joanne Major Heading up the Valley

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Dementia Friendly Corbridge p32-33

Roger Clegg - Homestead Roman Fort p40

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Barking Mad – And Proud of It! Carrie Jarvis was eager to find a business she could run from her home in Blaydon and was thrilled to discover a home-based enterprise with Barking Mad which provides home-from-home pet care as an alternative to kennelling. Carrie first came across Barking Mad when looking for a holiday home for Alfie, her Bedlington Terrier. She quickly learned that the area she lived in was available to purchase, and was so impressed as a customer that she changed career after Alfie’s first holiday with Barking Mad. “I loved the business idea so much that I decided to take on the Newcastle & Tyne Valley area!” said Carrie. “I am now able to combine my love of dogs and meeting people by running a business that has a heavy emphasis on professionalism and high standards. I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of people who have enquired about our unique service.”

The outstanding success of the venture is due not only to the pets being extremely well cared for but 1329-BMad-CustAd 183x118 CJ 03/07/2014 13:18with Pagea1 select also because they are suitably matched

The alternative to kennels

host family whose environment is similar to their own.

“Our host families are able to enjoy all of the benefits of owning a dog but on a part-time basis. They say the best part about being a grandparent is that you have all the fun before handing the grandchildren back and Barking Mad is the canine equivalent” says Carrie. “In order to meet the demand I am now recruiting more host families and would love to hear from interested dog lovers”.

If you would like to enquire about using the Barking Mad service for your pet, or if you’re interested in becoming a host, please don’t hesitate to contact Carrie on: 0191 414 7264 or carrie.jarvis@barkingmad.uk.com

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Let us arrange for your dog/s to stay with one of our local, carefully selected, very special families – because at Barking Mad we believe your dog deserves a holiday too!

For more info or to find out how to become a Host please contact Carrie Jarvis

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Editor’s page Summer feels lazy and long in the Tyne Valley this year, and there’s a real buzz of activity in the region too. I’ve been out and about in the Valley, from Blaydon to Corbridge, and have come across thriving towns, villages and businesses on my journeys.

An important campaign took me to Corbridge: Melvyn Stone is spearheading a drive to create Northumberland’s first Alzheimer-friendly community there, see pages 32-33. Corbridge is full of quaint, independent shops, restaurants, pubs and galleries, such as Balman Gallery on page 39, and it’s always worth a visit. Balman Gallery is welcoming a new cafe team this month, with a tempting range of work featuring French cafe life and food. Meanwhile, much business in Blaydon is happening on its successful industrial estates. See my first Editor’s Express feature on page 26 if you want to read more.

Tyne Rivers Trust is actively caring for the rivers, becks and burns in our Valley and we’re happy to let you know about the work they’re carrying out - see pages 18 and 19 – you might well want to get involved. Roger Clegg adds a vital historical aspect on page 40, when he takes a photographer’s view of Housesteads and our Roman history.

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Diabetes and the Eye Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin or the insulin produced has reduced effect. Insulin regulates how the body processes the food eaten. Diabetes means that the body cannot cope with the carbohydrates and sugars eaten.

more successful the treatment. Across the UK the NHS provides free annual eye examinations for those with diabetes and annual diabetic screening appointments where retinal photographs are taken.

Nearly 1 in 25 people in the UK now have diabetes – that’s nearly 3.5 million!

Tell your Optometrist if :

Diabetes not only affects the body, it can effect the eyes. Early signs of diabetes can be detected by an Optometrist.

During a regular eye examination your Optometrist will look for signs of diabetes. They can spot signs of diabetes from your symptoms, your prescription and by looking at the back of your eyes. If your Optometrist suspects that you may have diabetes they will refer you to your GP for further investigation.

Checklist: • Your vision has changed • You feel your vision changes throughout the day If you have diabetes • Attend your annual eye exam • Attend your screening appointment • Contact your Optometrist if your vision changes

Those with diabetes need extra attention on the health of their eyes. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can lead to bleeding at the back of the eyes that can lead to blindness and cataracts.

The earlier changes that diabetes cause to the back of the eye (known as diabetic retinopathy) is detected the easier and

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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 Every Monday during term time from 2-3pm in the Methodist Church Hall on Grange Road.

The weekly cost per family £1-50 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 08.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Communion with Young Church 1st Sunday in the month 4.30 pm The Ark For pre-school children and their families 2nd Sunday in the month 6.00 pm Evensong The traditional Prayer 4th Sunday in the month 8.00 pm Iona Worship 45 mins, mellow, in the round Thursdays 10.00am Holy Communion Followed by coffee and a chat.

Open Days Every Thursday between 10.30am - 4.30pm Thursday 29th May Ascension Day - 10am Holy Communion Sunday 15th June Ryton Churches Together - Trinity Drama 6.00pm Ryton Methodist Church Holy Cross Parish Hall Thinking of holding a party or celebration this may be the perfect

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venue for you. For further details please telephone 0191 4132453.

Holiday & After School Child Care @ Ryton Rangers Out Of School Club 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 Ryton Litter Action Group We’re a group of volunteers aiming to keep Ryton, and the surrounding area, free from litter.

We litter pick every 2-3 weeks from 10am-12noon on Sunday mornings.

For details, check the website www.litteraction.org.uk/rytonlitter-action, email Andrew at rytonlitteraction@hotmail.co.uk or phone Lisa 07747 805175. Come and join us for some fresh air and exercise. It’s very rewarding!

SINGING FOR FUN Come along and join our group.

Men and women of all ages welcome.

A chance to blow off some steam, meet new friends and have fun!

Monday 6:45 - 8:45 Willows Lounge (Ryton Social Club) Contact Jessica 07506830467 for more info.

YOGA CLASSES IN RYTON Yoga for All Tuesday 9.30am -11am, Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm.

Drop-in class £4.50. Holy Cross Church Hall, Ryton, NE40 3QC. Linda Irving 0191 413 8609 e-mail: linda@yogalinda.org.uk

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Ryton Local History Society Meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm in Crawcrook Library.

For further details contact 0191 4138164.

Movers and Shakers Pre-School Dance Music and movement classes for pre-school children and their parents and carers. Ryton Methodist Church Hall (entrance on Grange Road) on Wednesday mornings 9.30-10.30am.

Term time only,. £3 per child per session (£1 each for siblings), payable on the door. Alison 07775 760670 Pre-School Movers New movement and dance class for pre-school children aged 3-4. Ryton Methodist Church Hall (entrance on Grange Road). Wednesday afternoons 12.30-1.15pm. Term time only. £20 per child per term (sibling discount available). Alison 07775 760670 Parent and Toddler Groups Monday 9.30am – 11.00am Holy Cross Church Hall, £2. All Welcome Friday 9.30am – 11.30am (NCT Group) Holy Cross Church Hall, - £2.

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Saturday 16th August, 3.00 - 7.00 p.m £5 Per ticket for BBQ Other refreshments available

Singers to begin event at 3.00 p.m. with audience participation in Tyneside popular songs: e.g. “Blaydon Races”, “Cushy Butterfield”, “Keep thee feet still Geordie hinny”

Art Exhibition, Craft Display, (Includes items for sale), Information, displays, and photographs etc. from our 14 different interest groups.

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Through fun, challenges and adventures we aim to help children reach their full potential, grow in confidence and become active members of our community. It is only possible due to the efforts of our volunteers. How much time you give is completely up to you, it could be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or fits around your working shift pattern. If we can increase our core volunteer base, we can fit our programme accordingly.

Prudhoe is a large dynamic group with 2 Beaver, 2 Cub and 2 Scout sessions running Monday to Friday. We have an annual fun run, Christmas fair, family BBQ, fundraising events and participate in Hadrian District Group activities. We presently have 30 young people waiting for a space to join our group – if we have more volunteers, we can offer additional places for these children.

If you think you could make a positive impact on our community, have some time to spare and energy to give, please contact Claire McDougle, Group Scout Leader for more information on 01661 836623 or 07860585281. Further details can also be found on Scouts.org.uk

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As well as delivering programmes which physically address specific river issues, Tyne Rivers Trust is committed to building knowledge and understanding of river systems within our

Tyne Rivers Trust

communities. We have developed education programmes for all ages alongside our

Tyne Rivers Trust

We also try to engage and educate those who do not understand the importance and value volunteer community ‘River Watch’ groups, providing formal education about rivers in of our rivers. Through learning more about rivers and how they function, people can

schools and with groups like Scouts and Guides, to help them understand what we do and

protect their homes, gain a depth of knowledge which makes it all more interesting, inform

why it is important to look after our rivers.

Improving Understanding

(Tyne Rivers Trust logo)

others and enjoy their countryside even more.

Getting Involved

As well as delivering programmes which physically address specific If you are interested in helping out, or would like to start a River Watch The Next Generation Improving Understanding river issues, Tyne Rivers Trust is committed to building knowledge group in your area, please get in touch with Ceri, our River Watch and understanding of river systems within our communities. We have Manager at: c.gibson@tyneriverstrust.org or call 01434 636902. We’ve As wtell as delivering rogrammes w physically address specific river aissues, Tyne Rb ivers In schools, here are education mpany river ehich ducation rfor esource packs vailable, ut almost all are developed programmes all ages alongside our volunteer just launched a double fundraising drive – both to support new River Trust i s c ommitted t o b uilding k nowledge a nd u nderstanding o f r iver s ystems w ithin o ur community ‘River Watch’ groups, providing formal education about Watch generic and classroom-­‐based. We use fun activities to raise awareness about the issues groups, and to teach Tyne-specific river modules within local communities.

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curriculum for each Students part in practical interesting tasks that link to tage he cgroup. urriculum taught in also the take calassroom. facing our rivers, whilst adding layers of Tyne-­‐specific river knowledge, ll within the scope activities, in their school, or on the riverbank, to help them understand of the national curriculum for each age group. Students also take part in practical activities, what we do and why it matters. Teachers we have worked with to date in their school, or on the riverbank, to help them understand what we do and why it have unanimously expressed their appreciation that we can get children matters. Teachers we have worked with to date have unanimously expressed their physically into their local river safely, and with interesting tasks that link appreciation that we can get children physically into their local river safely, and with to the curriculum taught in the classroom. interesting tasks that link to the curriculum taught in the classroom.

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Riverfly Monitoring Initiative

Tyne Rivers Trust has been training and supporting volunteers to record the health of their river via the national Riverfly Monitoring

programme since 2007.

Riverfly Monitoring InitiativeTyne Rivers TWe rust have has been Local Volunteers: run t6raining full-day workshops to date and The Eyes and Ears on the River Bank and supporting volu Young and old, the people here are an essential source of knowledge: now have an excellent band volunteers gathering you act as our eyes and ears on the river bank, helping to protect of data on pollution-sensitive and enhance your local river. You know your own river; we can help by providing training to volunteers – and the resultant informed local invertebrates in the river and knowledge is invaluable. We are continuing to grow our network of tributaries throughout the local volunteer ‘River Watch’ groups and we hold seminars and training Tyne catchment. This is an workshops to improve everyone’s understanding of catchment-related extremely effective method issues and ecology, including invasive species identification and control, of identifying potential issues and Riverfly (see next page). River Watch volunteers are trained to and pollution events. collect data, such as temperature for climate change and invertebrates for pollution events, to help us identify changes and trends. Our volunteers also protect watercourses through practical work such as protecting eroding river banks, organising groups to remove invasive species (eg ‘Balsam Bashing’) and litter picks.

Invasive Species

Some ‘invasive non-native species’ may become invasive and problematic; they can transform ecosystems and threaten native species by direct predation, spreading of disease or simply out-competing them for habitat and food resources as well as changing habitat (eg soil type).

With the help of our River Watch volunteers, we have an ongoing programme of invasive non-native species management, focusing on invasive plants, such as Japanese knotweed, and Himalayan balsam on riverbanks, and also crusading for the use of good practice for protecting in-river native species, such as white-clawed crayfish.

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A successful bit of Balsam bashing

Volunteers are invited to attend a one-day workshop covering the monitoring methodology and how to identify 8 key groups of invertebrates which are relatively easy to recognise on the river bank, present throughout the year and indicative of the water quality. The idea is that each volunteer then adopts a particular stretch of their local burn (agreed with the Environment Agency, EA) and records the results on a regular basis. Any pollution events or a significant drop in the number of invertebrates recorded are immediately reported to the EA. In this way, the monitoring scheme, which is used alongside routine monitoring by the EA, ensures that water quality is checked more widely throughout the Tyne catchment and action is taken at the earliest opportunity should any severe perturbations be detected. In the Tyne, we have found that simply having volunteers on the river bank with a net and tray serves as a deterrent to any incidental polluters…

nteers to record the health of their river via the national Riverfly Monitoring programme

Keeping You Informed

since 2007. We have run 6 full-­‐day workshops to date and now have an excellent band of

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Riverfly Workshops

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WYLAM METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE EXERCISE CLASSES TUESDAYS At Wylam Methodist Church Hall 9.20-10.30am – Core & Cardio 2.00-3.00pm – Post natal exercise class (babies welcome) 6.30-7.30pm – Pilates 7.30-8.30pm – Core & Cardio 8.30-9.30pm – Core & Cardio (men only) WEDNESDAYS From the old station car park BUGGY FIT 9.30 – 10.15am 10.20 – 11.05am Personal training, sports massage, biomechanical screening, Pilates 1:1 or group sessions available.

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For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please ring 01661 853254 St Oswin’s Church Hall With its own sheltered private garden, the hall is ideal for children’s parties, receptions, fundraising events, meetings and classes. The Hall is also used by the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies and Rainbows. Further information and bookings from Rebecca and Howard Fenwick on 01661 852 733 WYLAM METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE Chapel Lane. Wylam NE41 8DF Bookings Secretary Brian Fulthorpe 9 Dene Road Wylam NE41 8EY Tel. 01661853818 e/mail Fulthorpe4@BTInternet.com Methodist Women in Britain Every other Tuesday at 2.30pm in the foyer. Guest speakers and fellowship

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Men at Home Second Wednesday of each month in the foyer at 10.30 am (coffee at 10.15am) Guest speakers and fellowship for men of all ages.

Children’s Soft Play Sessions (During school term times) in the hall. For children up to 4yrs. Monday morning 09.00 am to 11.00am Thursday afternoon 1.00pm to 3.00pm Wylam Pre-school Playgroup Falcon Centre, Wylam. OFSTED registered playgroup for 2 to 4 year olds. Monday to Friday 9.10am to 12.10pm. For more information contact Anna 07905059935.

Wylam YOGA Yoga for all at Wylam Institute Ongoing Yoga courses each 1/2 term HATHA YOGA on Thursday evening 7-8.30pm and Friday morning 9.45 - 11am Contact Maria Knight for booking form 01661 854636 Wylam tennis club: Club sessions: Tues 10-12am, Tues 7-9pm, Sun 2-5pm For further information please contact Anne Francis or Roy Kroese on 01661 853607.

Wylam Methodist Church Chapel lane, Wylam, NE41 8DZ Tel:01661 853 075 “A welcome awaits you” Minister: Rev Jane Cook Tel: 01661 852 143 Sundae Special - crafts, songs, stories and tea for families with younger children at 4.10 pm on the second Sunday of each month, please ring 852143 for more information.

Soft Play for babies and toddlers: Monday 9.00 to 11.30 am and Thursday 1.00 to 3.00 pm Study Groups: Sunday evening (weekly at 8.00 pm) and Wednesday lunchtime (fortnightly at 12.30 pm) both meet at the church.

For more information contact 01661852689 Women’s meetings Tuesday afternoon Soup and Pud lunch for over 70’s (1st Wednesday: contact June Pattinson 852165) Coffee/Tea served Saturday mornings Rooms available for hire for meetings/parties etc Contact Brian Fulthorpe 853818 Wylam Amateur Dramatic Society Meets every Monday at the Wylam Institute 7.30pm. For more details of the Society, please contact Angus Palmer 01661 853786 Wylam Railway Museum Wylam Railway Museum is located in the Falcon Centre, Falcon Terrace,

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Toddlers play group 9.30am-11.30am term time Yoga 2.00pm-3.00pm term time Choir 7.30pm finishes end June until Sept. Wed Dance class sessions for dif. Ages 3.00pm – 7.30pm Craft Group 7.30 finishes May until Sept. Thurs. Drama 8pm finishes end of June until September, Friday Butterflies Relaxation & Meditation every 2nd Thurs 6.30pm – 7.15pm Friday Dance Class 4.00pm-5pm Sunday 7.30-8.30 Dance class. Film nights in the Reading Room usually last Friday in Month See notice outside Reading Room 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.

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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 and talks. Café open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.

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Jazz pianist Dean Stockdale is joined by guitarist James Birkett (Djangologie) and Paul Grainger on double bass. An evening of Jazz with some of the North’s finest musicians.

Tickets £10/£5 (under 18s, students) from the Hearth Café, 01661 853 563 Café open at 5.30pm for evening meal and licensed bar Friday 22nd August, 7.30pm Red Dirt Skinners Award winning British Country Blues duo Tickets £10/£5 (under 18s, students) from Hearth Café, 01661 853 563 and Queens Hall Box Office.

EVENT Sunday 31st August, 10am-4pm Horsley Wool Fair, A celebration of British wool, free entry 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.

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Heddon WI, held on the first Monday of the month at 7pm with contact President 01661 854849 or Secretary 01661 853365 Heddon Methodist Church The Sunday morning service 10.30am.

The Heddon Patchers A quilting and patchwork group who meet every other Wednesday in the Women’s Institute at Heddon on the Wall. We have a tutor and can be contacted through Ann Allsopp on 01661853695. or on line at allsopprayann@btopenworld.com Heddon Stitchers Anyone who enjoys needle or craft work of any variety is welcome and their expertise would be of interest to the group. Stitchers is a friendly self-help group and offer help (if required) to anyone who has not picked up a needle for years. Optional workshops are held on a regular basis. Occasionally a guest speaker will give a talk and/or demonstration on a particular technique.

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The picturesque streets of Corbridge Having been approached by Corbridge parish councillor Melvyn Stone, see pages 32-33, in relation to his dementia campaign, I took a trip to Corbridge. My intention was to speak to business owners to see how they are supporting his Alzheimer-friendly campaign. Having lived in the Tyne Valley for most of my life, I thought I knew Corbridge – a little village, with a few shops dotted here and there, right? But Corbridge held plenty of surprises.

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Things have changed since my last walk around the village. I was amazed by the variety of original, independent shops peppered about. From quaint little boutiques, hardware stores and coffee shops, to new book shops, art galleries, restaurants, and lovely pubs, it really is a thriving village.

Thanks, Christine, for my cup of coffee and free scone at your lovely coffee shop Massey’s.

I also picked up ‘ paint your own pyjamas’ from Kute children’s clothing for my daughter’s birthday present - got messy with her this weekend - and it was a real fun, get-involved gift. She wore them with pride all weekend! Thanks for the idea, Adele!

I’ll be popping back up before Christmas to do some shopping.

Corbridge seems to hold a bit of honest magic at its heart. So if you think you know Corbridge but haven’t been for a while, it’s well worth a visit.

I also visited Andrew who runs Cottage Garden Nursery up at Bingfield, 5 miles up the A68 from Corbridge. He runs a small bespoke nursery and his passion for all things organic is infectious.

He made the art of good composting interesting and I came away with a wealth of knowledge for my garden. Thanks Andrew! Ad pg 38.

Talking of eBay, postage charges can be very high at the post office when sending large items - and sky high when posting abroad. Epp, which is located two units down from our premises in Blaydon, was set up to give value for money on postage within the UK and worldwide. Epp charge around 70% less than the cost of Royal Mail and can post items within the UK up to 31KG great value. They also take the hassle out of waiting in for couriers - simply pop in, pay and get your tracking number there and then. Details on page 34.

Talking of neighbours, next door to us here at Tyne Valley Express is Simmer & Soak. They deal in quality German kitchens at a very competitive price and have just fitted out their new showroom.

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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- Thursdays from September running throughout the school terms for children 0-4 years accompanied by their parents or other carers. Coffee Morning- First Saturday of the month 10am to 12 noon. 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 RYTON AND PRUDHOE BRASS BAND CAN YOU PLAY A BRASS INSTRUMENT? The Ryton and Prudhoe brass band are looking for new brass players. We rehearse on a Thursday evenings at Prudhoe Methodist and take part in concerts throughout the Tyne Valley. There is no restriction on age or ability, as we just play to enjoy ourselves.

Interested? Contact Ray Hutchinson 0191 4144883 or Neville Fairbairn 01661 832162 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

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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 before. Minutes of these meetings available online and on request.

Prudhoe in Bloom meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (excluding December and January), from 5:30pm in Room 1 of the Spetchells Centre. The meetings are open to anyone and the group is actively seeking new members. 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 Petchells 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.

OPEN DAY on the allotment Wednesday 6th August 10am - 3 pm Admission Free, Plants and veg for sale. refreshments available with homemae cakes and scones.

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 (April-September) @ 6.30 pm or Waterworld (October-March) @ 8.30 pm. All ages welcome. For more details contact John Dean (Tel. 01661 832575)

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Dementia-friendly community in Corbridge The traders of Corbridge have united behind a drive to make the Tyne Valley village a dementia-friendly community.

They have responded to a rallying call from parish councillor Melvyn Stone to make Corbridge a place where people with dementia, their loved ones and their carers feel at ease.

It all means Corbridge is leading the way across the whole of Northumberland and is set to be officially recognised as the county’s first official dementiafriendly community.

“A dementia diagnosis can be devastating but I know that with a bit of support those who have the condition can still be active members of our community,” Melvyn told the Tyne Valley Express.

Melvyn has teamed up with Alzheimer’s Society staff to make Corbridge dementia-friendly and the rate of progress has been phenomenal.

His pioneering efforts have led to the village being the first in Northumberland and the first in the North East to gain the all-important thumbs-up from the charity as ‘officially working towards being a dementia-friendly community.’

The initiative came on the back of the assisted walks that Melvyn leads in Prudhoe and Corbridge that aim to get people with dementia out and about in the glorious countryside of the Tyne Valley.

“I wanted to take action to help people with dementia simply because not no one else was doing so and that

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And Melvyn has also had a meeting with Hexham MP Guy Opperman and Alzheimer’s Society staff to discuss ways that the project can develop in the future.

So far more than 70 traders across Corbridge have shown their support for the dementia-friendly community initiative by displaying stickers in their windows.

And many have officially become Dementia Friends, which involves taking part in an awareness session that enables participants to understand more about the condition.

Adele Price, who runs Kute Clothing with her sister, Alison Bowden, jumped at the chance of taking part in one of the sessions put on by Melvyn.

“Apart from the fact it’s a good cause I got involved because I knew my mum had dementia and I wanted to

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“It is important that communities become more understanding to help people with dementia live well with the condition and so you have that patience and awareness.

“Everybody in Corbridge is aware of it now and I just wish that my mum lived here rather than down the road in Stanley. Everybody knows each other and everyone is willing to help.”

Melvyn’s work will certainly be going down well with people with dementia if the comments of Ken Clasper, who has the condition and lives in Chester-le-Street, are anything to go by.

“I’ve always known Corbridge is a beautiful, vibrant place,’ Ken said. “But the work they’re doing to become a dementia-friendly community is inspirational. Melvyn is leading the way on a very important issue. I hope he can encourage other communities to follow suit.”

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Saturday 10.00am – 11.30am Feet First Dance Class (term time) Sunday 5.00pm-9.00pm Stocksfield Pokemon Centre The Community Centre will be closed throughout August For further information please contact Beth at SiCA on 01661 842346 or email admin@sica.org.uk SiCA is located on Mount View Terrace,Stocksfield(near the Railway Station)

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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 & 7.00pm – 9,00pm Carpet Bowls 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

5.30pm – 6.30pm Hannon Murphy School of Irish Dancing 7.30pm – 9.30pm Badminton Friday 9.30am – 11.30am Badminton 5.00pm – 6.00pm Karate Class (Children) 6.00pm – 7.00pm Karate Class (Adults) For further information please contact Mandy Senior on 07500 822784 or email corbridge@ukpc.net Northumberland Wedding Crèche Mobile crèche available for weddings, allowing parents the opportunity to relax and enjoy the wedding knowing their children are cared for. Contact: 07955 843665; northumberlandweddingcreche@ gmail.com; www. northumberlandweddingcreche.co.uk Corbridge Preschool Good quality, affordable childcare.

Corbridge preschool, Corbridge First School, St Helens Lane, Corbridge. NE45 5JQ. Open weekdays 9-12, 12-3.15 or 9-3.15. Please contact Claire Milburn 07870761730; corbridge.preschool@ googlemail.com www.corbridgepreschool.weebly.com

Corbridge Circle Dancing Most Mondays 1.30-3.30pm. Corbridge Parish Hall, St Helen’s Street. Beginners (men and women) are welcome to join the circle dance class where you will be gently guided by an experienced teacher through the steps of traditional and modern dances from all over the world.

No prior experience is required and you don’t need a partner. It’s fun & good for your health. For details please phone Liz on 0191 2813927.

St Andrews Church Church Services SUNDAYS 8:00 Holy Communion 1st & 3rd 9:30 Parish Communion with crèche, Junior Church & Children’s corner 1st, 2nd 4th & 5th Sundays 9:30 All Age informal Worship: usually but not always 3rd Sunday 6:00 Evensong [3rd Sunday Holy Communion] St Oswald’s Halton 9:15 Holy Communion 1st Sunday WEDNESDAYS 10:00 Holy Communion at St Andrews Morning Prayer is said each weekday at 8:45 Corbridge Methodist Church Sunday Service: 10.30am

House Fellowship: 7.30pm each Tuesday, September – June. Bible Study & general discussion. For Venue, call 01434 632781 Corbridge Health Walks Walks are led by trained volunteers.

A choice of two walks, lasting about 1-2 hrs departing from Coigns Corner at the corner of Middle Street on each Wednesday at 10.00 am.

For more information contact the coordinator on 01434 613227; 01434 613227 Corbridge and District Riding Club Membership is open to anyone aged 17 or over. Benefits of membership include access to subsidised training in a wide variety of disciplines – hopefully to suit the needs of both competitive and non competitive members.

Throughout the year there is a varied programme of training and competitions in flatwork (including dressage to music), cross country and show jumping for all levels. Fun rides, talks, residential weekends and demonstrations are also on the agenda.

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Cafe Life in Balman Gallery This summer, cafe life begins in the Corbridge gallery - Cafe @ Balman Gallery.

We have a cornucopia of original art on a food and wine theme to celebrate the opening of the cafe. The Michel Maly exhibition continues, featuring French cafe life, and we have warm spice paintings from Morocco from Noel Bensted and rich wine paintings from Peter Kotka too. Come along to the cafe to say hi to Graeme and Alison Brown, the newest members of the Balman Gallery Team, and enjoy a homemade cake, salad, panini or coffee after enjoying the art.

French Cafe Meets Corbridge Cafe Michel Maly’s work often features French cafe life and is perfect for welcoming the cafe team to the gallery.

Maly’s passion for people and place emerges strongly in his distinctive work. ‘In today’s hectic world, arts remain an oasis of calm, peace and joy,’ Maly states. ‘Literature, painting, sculpture, music, form a bridge between people, between each race, and thanks to them, although we did not speak the same language, we can understand and therefore we love... I paint because I love people and I hope that this feeling is very strong in my painting.’ We have a superb range of work in the gallery from this passionate, people-watching artist.

‘Garcon au Gilet Rouge,’ Michel Maly

Noel Bensted’s Spice Painting Noel Bensted’s latest work was created in North Africa and this ‘Spice’ painting is infused with warmth and light. ‘These images were produced in Morocco recently,’ Noel explains. ‘I have been spending much time there of late. In order to make the most of the clear, sharp and reliable light, I spend most of my time in the ancient city of Fez which, having no motor traffic, provides the ideal backdrop for quiet, contemplative paintings such as this.’

‘Indian Bowl and Spices,’ Noel Bensted

In 2011, Noel was a BP Portrait Award Finalist, and showed his work at the National Portrait Gallery as a result, firmly establishing him as a leading UK figurative painter.

Art and Wine: Peter Kotka

Peter Kotka, ‘A Very PC Case,’

Peter Kotka’s passion for painting and wine can be seen in his exquisitely-painted oils.

‘My inspiration has come from various sources such as Dutch painters, still life techniques and fine wine,’ Peter explains.

‘My personal interest and knowledge of wine has kindled my interest in depicting wine in my painting, and I have been fortunate to be able to blend two of my passions.’

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Hexham Housesteads Roman Fort Summer is well underway and hopefully living up to our expectations of warm summer days, refreshing summer breezes, and those “long, light, northern nights” (a wonderful phrase borrowed from Melvyn Bragg). It is the time of year that most of us take our holidays, often to exotic and hot, far flung parts of the world. But, this only accounts for two weeks for most of us in several months of those lazy, hazy days of summer. (I am the eternal optimist, either that or just plain stupid.) There are many opportunities to get out and about much closer to home. Tynedale is wonderful after twenty six years of living in Hexham I still wallow in its beauty and diversity.

In recent columns I have highlighted the beauty of Allen Banks and drama of Steel Rigg – this time it is Housesteads Roman Fort, originally named Vercovicium. As a photographer I like Housesteads, by its very nature it is not merely a narrow strip along the crags, it has depth allowing interesting photographs to be taken in every direction. There are many points of interest - the one that keeps my attention most is the Granary with its hypocaust, or hot air under floor central heating system. It is important, where ever possible, to make sure the supporting pillars are well shown.

The Granary also allows a good choice of backgrounds that are important as the sunrise and sunset move north and south during the year. With my usual desire to take pictures at the ends of the day I can take pictures into the sunrise and sunset at any time of the year. I must confess that desire has diminished with old age somewhat in June and July when it would be necessary to be up by 3 o’clock in the morning to be in the right place at the right time. There are plenty of other interesting structures and details including the latrines. Add a short walk to Cuddy’s Crags on one side and Knag Burn Gateway on the other and you can add considerably to your photographic opportunities. When your pictures include family and friends make sure you decide what you want your picture to show. Do you want a picture of them or of them at Housesteads showing the fort as well?

Importantly, as with Steel Rigg, there is disabled access to the fort. It is best to first contact the National Trust Shop, or to visit the shop on the Military Road to make sure it is OK and for instructions on how to find the way to the staff car park next to the Museum

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and close to the entrance to the fort. Do not forget the AD122 bus that runs until the end of summer - it makes an enjoyable change from the car. Housesteads is a good place to start a walk – with a bus timetable you can walk along the Wall and return to your car by bus giving you greater freedom.

I love the idiosyncrasies of the highly regimented and standardised methods of the Roman military might. All the forts were built exactly to the same plan and all separated by an exact distance. With Vercovicium there was already a structure there and the North Gate, to control the movement of people, livestock and trade, would open onto the extremely steep drop of Housesteads Crags. No one was strong enough, or reckless enough, to say to the Emperor Hadrian “De ya think we should move it a bit Haddy, man?” So that is where the fort and the North Gate were positioned. It took a couple of hundred years before sense prevailed and the Gateway was built into the Wall at the Knag Burn to make passage easier.

I hope you enjoy your summer photography and it gives you many happy memories in years to come.

Roger Clegg www.northern-horizons.co.uk Northern Horizons at Artful, Hexham

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Hexham 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 1:15 pm 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. 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

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18yrs who want to join. We do fieldcraft, shooting on our range, drill, first aid and the Duke 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 7.15 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 (April-September) @ 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.”

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

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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Bardon Mill, Hexham Northumberland, NE47 7BU Wednesday 23 July Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Allen Banks Activity Day 10am – 2.30pm Spend the day with the rangers and enjoy taking part in a range of activities such as learning to build a camp fire, making kazoos, learning about wildlife and much more. Free BE 50

Cherryburn

Station Bank, Mickley Nr Stocksfield NE43 7DD Tel: 01661 843276 Every first Sunday - Folk in the Farmyard 1 – 3pm Bring a picnic and enjoy a toe-tapping afternoon of folk music in Cherryburn’s traditional Northumbrian farmstead every month! * Every third Sunday - Family Printing Day Become a print apprentice like a young Thomas Bewick and create a beautiful print of your own in Cherryburn’s Print Room! * Thursday 26 July Candlelit Talk – The Life and Times of Thomas Bewick 7 – 9pm Discover the life and times of Northumberland’s greatest artist and naturalist with a fascinating and atmospheric candlelit talk from a local expert followed by coffee and cake. BE £15 Saturday 19 July Moth Morning - 11am – 12noon Join Cherryburn’s Ranger as he opens up moth traps set the night before and help examine and identify what’s inside! * Monday 21 July Bewick’s Boredom Busters (Until 29 August) - 11am – 3pm Enjoy Cherryburn as Thomas Bewick did as a young lad with free outdoor adventures every week, such as building dens or cooking on a campfire! * Saturday 26 July Twilight Tunes (also 30 August) - 7-9pm Bring a deck chair and enjoy a relaxing evening picnic with live music in the garden that inspired Northumberland’s greatest artist. BE £5

Cragside

Rothbury, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 7PX Tel: 01669 620333 Saturday 19 July – Monday 1 September Science Quest - 10am – 5pm A trail for inquisitive families. Delve into the mind of Lord Armstrong and discover the wonder of science on this one mile trail. £1 per pack * Mondays 21 July & 28 July Science Lab - 11am – 3pm Join Carole, our Learning Officer to investigate Victorian inventions and have a go at making your own. Small charge for some events, Call in advance to check availability on 01669 622 003. * Every Wednesday Victorian Baking Day - 1 – 5pm Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of fresh baking as you step through the door. Our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Free * Tuesdays 22 July & 29 July Create some wild art - 11am – 3pm Cragside is hosting an art exhibition between June and November so why not explore your artistic side by creating some wild art with the natural materials provided. Free * Wednesdays 23 July, 30 July Time to Dress - 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 3pm Children get the chance to dress up in child sized Victorian clothing, from bloomers to hat, with a personal maid to assist.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6BG Tel: 01207 541820 Every first and second Saturday Farmers Market - 10am – 4pm Buy fresh, seasonal food and crafts direct from local growers and producers, plus quality handmade craft, tastings and live music.

Free Every Saturday - parkrun at Gibside, 9am Be part of the latest running craze and start your weekend with our 5km timed run. Meet at Potting Shed Café. Free Every Sunday - Great Run Local, 9am Whether you walk or jog, try to beat your personal best on a gentle 2 or 5km timed route. Meet at Potting Shed Café. Free Every second and forth Sunday - Music in the Park, 1 – 4pm Perfect picnicking and live music on the Avenue every fortnight all summer. 2014’s line-up includes brass, steel, bluegrass and jazz bands. * Every forth Thursday and Sunday - Ramble with a Ranger 2.30 – 3.30pm Join a Gibside Ranger on an exciting ramble looking for different seasonal wildlife treasures every month, from red kites to roe deer. Meet at Visitor Reception. * Every second Thursday and Saturday - Garden Gossip 2 – 3.30pm Find out what’s new in the Walled Garden, lend a hand with seasonal tasks and pick up expert tips. Meet in Walled Garden. * Every Monday – Friday in school holidays School Hols Family Fun - 11am – 3pm Free family adventures and outdoor fun every day. Don’t miss Explorer Monday, Foodie Tuesday, Wildlife Wednesday, Adventure Thursday and Fab Friday. *

Hadrian’s Wall & Housesteads Fort

Bardon Mill, Hexham Northumberland, NE47 6NN Tel: 01434 321888 Sunday 20 July - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Crag Lough Outdoor Climbing Adventure 2 sessions: 9am – 12pm & 12:30 – 3:30pm Try rock climbing at the atmospheric Crag Lough right below Hadrian’s Wall, with an introduction to movement skills, harnesses, belaying and climbing calls. Ages 8+. Adult £20 Child £10 BE 50 Saturday 19 July - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: National Trust Office Cycle surgery - 11am – 3pm Just drop in!

Learn how to fix and look after your bike and get some help with essential maintenance. Learn all the skills so you can get out and enjoy the countryside. (Unit A Council Yard, Haltwhistle, NE49 0ND.) Free 50 Tuesday 29 July - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Hadrian’s Wall Country Get on your bike! Exploring Hadrian’s Wall Country - 10am – 1pm Explore the history and nature along the South Tyne Trail running through Hadrian’s Wall Country on this guided cycle ride, starting from Haltwhistle. National Trust Office, Unit A Council Yard, Haltwhistle, NE49 0ND. Free 50

Lindisfarne Castle

Holy Island , Berwick upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SH Tel: 01289 389244 Friday 25 July - Lindisfarne Castle Supper club Join us for a unique dining experience in a location that’s simply breathtaking; The Upper Battery of Lindisfarne Castle. With a limited capacity diners join each other at a long table to be served a culinary delight devised by Anna Hedworth of the renowned Grazer Supper clubs in Newcastle. Prices: £99.00 BE Tel: 01289 389244 Saturday 26 July - Lindisfarne Castle Supper club Join us for a unique dining experience in a location that’s simply breathtaking; The Upper Battery of Lindisfarne Castle. With a limited capacity diners join each other at a long table to be served a culinary delight devised by Anna Hedworth of the renowned Grazer Supper clubs in Newcastle. £99 BE Tel: 01289 389244

Ormesby Hall

Church Lane, Ormesby, Nr Middlesbrough Redcar & Cleveland, TS7 9AS Tel: 01642 324188 Friday 25 July - Top to Bottom ,1:00 – 3:00pm Upstairs & Downstairs event - Look into hidden places and spaces BE *

Penshaw Monument

Every weekend and Bank Holiday Tours to the Top - 10am – 5pm Climb the secret staircase to the rooftop walkway for spectacular views. Tours last approx. 20 mins. £5 (members free). Booking

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Wednesday 30 July - Wild Wednesdays, 12noon – 3pm Kids can let out their wild side with our summer holiday activities.

Rangers will be on hand to help tick off some 50 things to do before you’re 11¾. Free 50 Sunday 20 July - High Tea!,10.30am – 3pm For one day only, the monument turns tearoom with the best views in the North East! Enjoy drinks and home-made cakes. £

Seaton Delaval Hall

The Avenue , Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4QR Tel:0191 2379100 Until September, first Sunday of the month Kids’ Gardening Club ,1.30 – 3.30pm Join our garden team for digging, planting, weeding, harvesting or eating. Meet in the community kitchen gardens. Free 50 Every Sunday - Make & Do Children’s Craft Activities 11am – 1pm Come along to our free children’s craft activities, where you can make interesting items for gifts or to keep yourself. * 50 Every 2 weeks - Garden Tours 1.30 – 2.15pm – check website for dates Enjoy a pleasant guided walk around our formal gardens with one of our fantastic garden volunteers. Free * School Holidays We’ve always got something exciting here for the school holidays.

From trails to tours, bats to bird-feeders. Check website nearer the time for more details. * 50 Sunday 20 July - Gardening Masterclasses Varying times – see website Join our garden team for a masterclass in Hanging Baskets, Cuttings, Hand-Tied Bouquets and Composting (varies dependant on date – see website). Meet at Visitor Centre. * BE £15/£10 Sunday 27 July - Tynemouth Mini Club Rally 11am – 4pm Come and see a variety of Minis set against the beautiful backdrop of Seaton Delaval Hall * FREE

Souter Lighthouse

Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tyne and Wear, SR6 7NH Tel: 0191 529 3161 Every Tuesday - Social Bike Rides, 10am Explore the coastline on regular healthy bike rides with Sustrans and Souter Lighthouse. Free.

From 22 July, every Tuesday & Thursday Get crafty – summer until 28 August, 11am – 4pm A different summer craft every day. £1.

Wednesday 23 July Swash yer Buckle (also 27 August), 11am – 4pm Our annual pirate days. Lots of pirate related fun to be had. Free but small charge for some activities.

Wednesday 30 July 50 things activity day (also 13 August), 11am – 4pm How many things can you tick off your list? Go on a rockpool ramble, make and fly a kite, go bug hunting, join in with pond dipping, go bird watching and find a geocache. Free.

Wallington

Cambo, Morpeth NE61 4AR Tel: 01670 773600 Every Tuesday At Home with the Trevelyans , 2 – 4pm Join our experts and go behind the scenes to learn about many of the objects used by the family or discover rooms not normally open. * £15, incl. afternoon tea, the Trevelyan Way. BE Every second Monday of the month Ranger Ramble , 2pm Join our ranger on a seasonal countryside walk to discover the wildlife and history of the Wallington estate. Meet under the Clocktower. * Saturday 19 July Trevelyan Play at Wallington (until 31 August), 11am – 3pm Discover how the Trevelyan family lived and played at Wallington, with indoor activities and outdoor adventures every day. £ * 50

Washington Old Hall

The Avenue, Washington Village Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7LE From 21 July Every Monday Nature Nuttery until 25 August, 11am – 4pm Every Monday in the school holidays join in with bug investigation and help create a bug hotel in our Nuttery 50 Free (small charge for some activities)*

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Station Bank, Mickley Nr Stocksfield NE43 7DD Tel: 01661 843276 Every first Sunday - Folk in the Farmyard, 1 – 3pm Bring a picnic and enjoy a toe-tapping afternoon of folk music in Cherryburn’s traditional Northumbrian farmstead every month! * Every third Sunday - Family Printing Day Become a print apprentice like a young Thomas Bewick and create a beautiful print of your own in Cherryburn’s Print Room! * Sunday 10 August - Bewick’s Birthday Bash, 11am – 3pm On his 261st birthday, enjoy a performance of Thomas Bewick’s favourite Northumbrian Pipes, try some 18th century birthday cake and see his work brought to life in the Print Room. * Saturday 16 August - Bat Watch, 7pm – 9pm Armed with torches and bat detectors, discover Cherryburn’s amazing nightlife on an after dark tour with a local expert. BE £6 Monday 25 August - Bewick’s Feathered Friends, 11am – 3pm Get up close to some incredible birds of prey including a buzzard and a Harris hawk with a hands-on demonstration and display this Bank Holiday. *

Cragside

Rothbury, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 7PX Tel: 01669 620333 Every day in August - Science Quest, 10am – 5pm A trail for inquisitive families. Delve into the mind of Lord Armstrong and discover the wonder of science on this one mile trail. £1 per pack * Mondays 4, 11, 18 August. - Science Lab,11am – 3pm Join Carole, our Learning Officer to investigate Victorian inventions and have a go at making your own. Small charge for some events, Call in advance to check availability on 01669 622 003. * Thursdays 7 & 28 August - Gardens of Imagination 11am – 3pm Be inspired by Lord Armstrong’s innovative gardens to use your imagination to create your own miniature garden with the materials provided. £2 * Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 August - Create some wild art 11am – 3pm Cragside is hosting an art exhibition between June and November so why not explore your artistic side by creating some wild art with the natural materials provided. Free, 50 * Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 August - Time to Dress 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 3pm Children get the chance to dress up in child sized Victorian clothing, from bloomers to hat, with a personal maid to assist.

Maximum 3 children per session. £10 per one hour session, BE Tel: 0844 249 1985 or go online *

Gibside

Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6BG Tel: 01207 541820 Every first and second Saturday - Farmers Market 10am – 4pm Buy fresh, seasonal food and crafts direct from local growers and producers, plus quality handmade craft, tastings and live music.

Free Every Saturday - parkrun at Gibside , 9am Be part of the latest running craze and start your weekend with our 5km timed run. Meet at Potting Shed Café. Free Every Sunday - Great Run Local , 9am Whether you walk or jog, try to beat your personal best on a gentle 2 or 5km timed route. Meet at Potting Shed Café. Free Every second and forth Sunday - Music in the Park, 1 – 4pm Perfect picnicking and live music on the Avenue every fortnight all summer. 2014’s line-up includes brass, steel, bluegrass and jazz bands. * Every forth Thursday and Sunday - Ramble with a Ranger 2.30 – 3.30pm Join a Gibside Ranger on an exciting ramble looking for different seasonal wildlife treasures every month, from red kites to roe deer. Meet at Visitor Reception. * Every second Thursday and Saturday - Garden Gossip 2 – 3.30pm Find out what’s new in the Walled Garden, lend a hand with seasonal tasks and pick up expert tips. Meet in Walled Garden. * Every Monday – Friday in school holidays - School Hols Family Fun, 11am – 3pm Free family adventures and outdoor fun every day. Don’t miss Explorer Monday, Foodie Tuesday, Wildlife Wednesday, Adventure Thursday and Fab Friday. *

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Friday 1 August - Summer Street Party, 6 – 9pm Savour a balmy summer evening on the Avenue at our ‘street’ party with a difference. Tasty food, real ales, live music plus fun and games for the whole family. Free Saturday 9 August - Family Camping Weekend (Until 11 August) Give your kids a taste of the wild. Pitch your tent for three days and two nights of family adventures, including bushcraft, live music and much more! £60 per pitch BE Thursday 21 August - Open Air Theatre, 7 – 9pm Shakespeare’s dark and twisted tale of ‘Macbeth’ (2 July) and Jane Austen’s romantic classic ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (21 August). £13.50 adult, £9 child, £40 family BE Saturday 30 August - Bat Watch , 7pm – late Meet Gibside’s nocturnal residents on an after-dusk tour armed with bat detectors and our batty expert. Supper included. £10 BE

Hadrian’s Wall & Housesteads Fort

Bardon Mill, Hexham Northumberland, NE47 6NN Tel: 01434 321888 Sunday 10 August - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Crag Lough - Outdoor Climbing Adventure, 2 sessions: 9am – 12pm & 12:30 – 3:30pm Try rock climbing at the atmospheric Crag Lough right below Hadrian’s Wall, with an introduction to movement skills, harnesses, belaying and climbing calls. Ages 8+. Adult £20 Child £10 BE 50 Wednesday 20 August - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Allen Banks - Ranger Bushcraft Day, 10am – 2pm Experience what it is like to survive outdoors with woodland skills such as cooking on a fire, building a shelter, making tools and much more! Ages 6 to 11. Adult Free Child £10 BE 50 Wednesday 6 August 2014 - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Hadrian’s Wall - Ranger Bushcraft Day, 10am – 2pm Experience what it is like to survive outdoors with woodland skills such as cooking on a fire, building a shelter, making tools and much more! (Family event – parents / guardians stay for the duration of the event.) Adult Free Child £10 BE 50 / Outdoors / Family Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 August 2014 - Hadrian’s Wall Country Group: Allen Banks - Bushcraft Weekend: Sleep out under the stars, 1pm – 1pm Experience what it is really like to sleep outdoors. Spend your day getting to grips with nature and learning essential survival skills such as cooking on a fire, building a shelter, making tools and much more! Then camp out under the stars. Ages 8+. Adult £20 Child £20 BE 50

Ormesby Hall

Church Lane, Ormesby, Nr Middlesbrough Redcar & Cleveland, TS7 9AS Tel: 01642 324188 Saturday 2 August – Monday 25 August - Ceramics Exhibition, 1.30 – 4.00pm Annual exhibition of the Roseberry Ceramics Group. * Every Thursday in August - Joan Littlewood Centenary Fun Palaces ,1.30 – 4.30pm Full open days with lively outdoor arts activities for you to join in with and Live Interpretation. Free * Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holiday Monday in August Xplorer challenge, 1:30 - 3.30pm Simple family adventure challenge around the grounds of Ormesby Hall. British Orienteering, funded by Sport England.

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Lindisfarne Castle

Holy Island , Berwick upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SH Tel: 01289 389244 Saturday 2 August - Farne Islands Supper club Join us for a unique dining experience in a location second to none; The Lighthouse Garden on the Farne Islands. With a limited capacity diners join each other at a long table to be served a culinary delight devised by Anna Hedworth of the renowned Grazer Supper clubs in Newcastle. £99.00 BE Tel: 01289 389 244 Saturday 9 August - Farne Islands Supper club Join us for a unique dining experience in a location second to none; The Lighthouse Garden on the Farne Islands. With a limited capacity diners join each other at a long table to be served a culinary delight devised by Anna Hedworth of the renowned Grazer Supper clubs in Newcastle. £99.00 BE Tel: 01289 389 244 Sunday 31 August - Low Newton - Footsteps in the sand Meet 11am at Low Newton car park (charges apply) Join Patrick and Louise from Footsteps in Northumberland for a gentle family walk around the picturesque Northumberland village of Low Newton. BE Tel: 01289 389 244.

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The Avenue , Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4QR Tel:0191 2379100 First Sunday of the month - Kids’ Gardening Club,1.30 – 3.30 Join our garden team for digging, planting, weeding, harvesting or eating. Meet in the community kitchen gardens. Free 50 Every Sunday - Make & Do Children’s Craft Activities 11 – 1 Come along to our free children’s craft activities, where you can make interesting items for gifts or to keep yourself. * 50 Sunday 17 August - Gardening Masterclasses Varying times – see website Join our garden team for a masterclass in Hanging Baskets, Cuttings, Hand-Tied Bouquets and Composting (varies dependant on date – see website). Meet at Visitor Centre. * BE £15/£10 Every 2 weeks - Garden Tours 1.30 – 2.15 – check website for dates Enjoy a pleasant guided walk around our formal gardens with one of our fantastic garden volunteers. Free * Saturday 16 August - Magic Day, 11 - 4 Join us for a day of magical tricks, illusions and fun. There will be various free magic shows throughout the day. Great fun for the whole family. * Free Saturday 23 August - Classic Car Rally, 11 – 4 Come and see a variety of Classic and Vintage cars set against the beautiful backdrop of Seaton Delaval Hall * Free Friday 29 August - Summer Evening Concert To commemorate the bi-centenary of the death of Edward Delaval, join us for an evening of music on the glass harmonica with Brendan Murphy and his quartet, as well as the Arco String Quartet. Check website for more details nearer the time BE

Souter Lighthouse

Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tyne and Wear, SR6 7NH Tel: 0191 529 3161 Wednesdays 6 & 20 August It’s a wild, whacky and wet Wednesday!, 11am – 4pm Prepare to get wet! Lots of water related fun to be had in the Foghorn Field. Free.

Wallington

Cambo, Morpeth NE61 4AR Tel: 01670 773600 Every Tuesday - At Home with the Trevelyan’s, 2 – 4pm Join our experts and go behind the scenes to learn about many of the objects used by the family or discover rooms not normally open. * £15, incl. afternoon tea, the Trevelyan Way. Booking Recommended Every second Monday of the month Ranger Ramble, 2pm Join our ranger on a seasonal countryside walk to discover the wildlife and history of the Wallington estate. Meet under the Clocktower. * Sunday 3 August - Wallington Pipers, 2pm Enjoy the traditional sound of the Northumbrian Pipes, loved by generations of the Trevelyan family, as the Pipers return to Wallington for their annual gathering. * Saturday 16 August - Open Air Theatre – The Pirates of Penzance, 7.30pm Illyria return with a swashbuckling version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s much loved comic opera in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard. Illyria is an Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company*. Tel: 0844 249 1895 Adult £19, child £9.50. BE Sunday 24 August - Meet the Gruffalo (until 25 August) 11am – 4pm Enjoy Gruffalo themed activities in the deep, dark wood. Follow our Gruffalo trail, watch the films, listen to the stories and meet the Gruffalo himself! * £

Washington Old Hall

The Avenue, Washington Village Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7LE Every Monday until August 25 - Nature Nuttery, 11am – 4pm Every Monday in the school holidays join in with bug investigation and help create a bug hotel in our Nuttery Free (small charge for some activities)* Thursday 14 August - The Tempest, 7pm Come and see the wonderful Pantaloons perform once again in the Nuttery. Watch as they present William Shakespeare’s The Tempest in their vibrant energetic style. £10 BE Sunday 24 August - Garden Party Washington, 1 - 4pm Enjoy a cream tea on the lawn and soak up the sound of a live band. Come along dressed in a 60 outfit too as we will be celebrating 50 years of Washington Newtown. Free *

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Hexham Queen’s Hall Exhibition Internationale Print Biennale The Happy Carp: contemporary Japanese prints from the collections of the Oriental Museum Until Saturday 9 August This is an opportunity to see the best in contemporary Japanese printmaking and to gain an understanding of the range of techniques used by modern artists working in this most traditional of Japanese media.

Gallery One & Two, Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 World Music Methera & Mats Rehnman present Strange Lovers Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm New folk music woven with stories of unexpected love. New compositions

by Methera breathe magic into Mats Rehnman’s collection of love stories with a twist.

Tickets: £10.00 / £8.00 (Friends / benefit conc) / £5.00 (student) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Theatre Oddsocks Productions present Twelfth Night Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 July 7.30pm A madcap musical treat with Shakespeare’s love stories intertwined with well-known British Chart hits to keep the blood pumping and the mood merry.

Shakespeare meets Britpop; a great party night hosted by the inimitable Oddsocks!

Tickets: £13.50 / £11.50 (Friends) / £10.00 (benefit conc / student / group of 4 or more) A Queen’s Hall Arts promoted event at Dilston Hall, Corbridge.

Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Dance Youth Dance Tynedale presents Ascend Saturday 5 July 2.00pm & 7.30pm An exciting and diverse evening of contemporary dance work performed by talented young

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dancers in the region. The annual show includes choreography by Anthony Lo-Giudice, Hannah Marshall, Michael Heatley and Pippa Wild.

Tickets: £8.50 / £5.50 (student / conc) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Jazz Jazz Club Wednesday 9 July 8.00pm Play along with the rhythm section of the evening in an informal atmosphere then sit back and enjoy the guests.

Tickets: £3.00 on the door / Under 18s free The Little Angel Café, Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS. Box Office 01434 652477 Dance Feet First Dance Friday 11 July 7.30pm & Saturday 12 July 3.30pm Feet First Dance celebrates its 11th year with two fun, and high octane, dance shows. Featuring Contemporary Dance, Street Dance, Stage Dance, Commercial and Musical Theatre, the performances will showcase the work of the students (aged 2-18 years).

Tickets: £9.00 (adults) / £7.00 (conc) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS. Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Film Film in the Theatre Sunshine on Leith (PG) Thursday 17 July 8.00pm A tale of one tight-knit family, and the three couples bound to it, as they experience the joys and heartache that punctuate all relationships. And they do it all while singing to the euphoric music of The Proclaimers.

(2013) Running time: 1hr 40mins Tickets: £4.50 / £3.50 (Friends / Film Club members)

Comedy Big Owl Comedy Club Edinburgh Special Saturday 19 July 8.30pm Join the comedians as they stop off for a Comedy Club Special, prior to appearing at the Edinburgh Festival.

Book early and laugh your socks off!

Tickets: £8.50 / £4.50 (student) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Dance Workshop Dance Summer School Monday 21 – Friday 25 July 10.00am – 3.00pm daily QHA will once again host its hugely successful dance summer school for ages 8-15yrs, led by choreographer, dancer and teacher, Nadia Iftkhar.

Tickets: £60 Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Comedy Big Owl Comedy Club Edinburgh Special Saturday 26 July 8.30pm Join the comedians as they stop off for a Comedy Club Special, prior to appearing at the Edinburgh Festival.

Book early and laugh your socks off!

Tickets: £8.50 / £4.50 (student) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Theatre Workshop Make a Play Summer School Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August A fun filled week at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre for 11-16 year olds to develop their theatre skills, culminating with a live performance in the main theatre.

Tickets: £40 / £30 (benefit conc) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Children’s / Theatre Multi Story Theatre presents Little Brother and Little Sister Friday 1 August 6.30pm A classic Grimm’s tale of youthful

adventure, magical transformations and the triumph of love. Multi Story mingles shadow-play, video-mixing and a relaxed story-telling style with high-octane physicality.

Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (groups of 4 or more) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Children’s The Singing Kettle presents Jungle Party Thursday 7 August 2.00pm Have a great time in this actionpacked, high energy show … there’s fun and frolics, heaps of actions to join in with and a massive singalong at this Singing Kettle Party.

Remember to dress up as your favourite animal and join this nonstop festival of fun for girls and boys of all ages Tickets: £11.00 / £40 (family) / £9.00 (groups of 10 or more) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

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Nocturnal Enuresis AKA Bedwetting Childhood bedwetting is one of the commonest paediatric conditions, and is more prevalent in boys up to the age of 7 or 8. Girls tend to stay dry through the night by the time they reach 6.

very little fluid intake this will cause urine to become more concentrated which can lead to irritation of the bladder, thus contributing to the problem parents are trying to solve.

Nocturnal enuresis is defined as either primary or secondary. Primary nocturnal enuresis is the most common and means there is involuntary voiding of urine at night in a child 5 years and older who has never been ‘dry’ for a prolonged period.

Another approach is the implementation of a bedwetting alarm which sets off a signal when the first drop of urine hits the child’s pants. For some children this can work, for many others the alarm is simply an annoyance to them and the rest of the household and doesn’t fix the problem.

Secondary nocturnal enuresis accounts for around 20% of situations when the child has established proper bladder control for a period of 3-6 months, only to lapse back into bedwetting. The cause here is usually due to psychological stress.

Other potential causes for bedwetting may include: very deep sleeping, low level of a particular hormone that tells the kidneys to stop producing urine when you sleep, a small bladder, constipation where the bowel is putting pressure on the bladder, and neurological problems.

Possible additional causes may be chemical urethritis from bubble bath, congenital abnormalities, diabetes mellitus or insipidus, and pelvic masses.

Most cases of nocturnal enuresis remain untreated as parents feel that eventually the child will grow out of it, however psychological problems can arise in the child due to bedwetting and parents should be encouraged to take an active approach to this problem.

Parents who do attempt to resolve a bedwetting issue with their child have usually tried a number of different strategies, often with limited success.

One very common approach is to simply deprive the child of any fluids from mid afternoon onwards. However, if the child has been dehydrated all day or has had

Medically, bedwetting is described to parents as being due to a delay in maturation of urethral sphincter control.

Commonly, medication is prescribed in an attempt to help the problem, but these drugs often have limited effect.

What you can do as a parent to ascertain a possible cause for your child’s bedwetting would be: to keep a star chart to see if ‘wet nights’ coincide with periods of stress; to check urine volume appropriate for the child’s age as levels above or below the normal age related range may indicate an organic cause such as diabetes; to have your child’s urine tested at your local GP centre as this will screen for infection or clues to other organic disease.

A few tips parents might want to try with their child include making sure the child does not become dehydrated during the day only to make up for it by drinking more when getting home from school.

Instead, parents should put a glass of water next to their child’s bed every night so on waking first thing in the morning they drink the water. Another glass of water should be taken with breakfast and then the child sent off to school with a bottle of water they need to drink from throughout the day. When the child arrives home, give them another glass of water, then no more until they wake up the next morning unless

they are playing sports that afternoon and then they will require water throughout the activity. This routine ensures their child is receiving enough fluid during the day and decreases the chance of their bladder overfilling during the night In terms of dietary changes, cutting out fizzy drinks, soda, juice and black currant squash will be helpful due to the acidic nature of carbonated drinks and juices which can be irritating to the bladder.

In over 20 years of practice as a chiropractor, I often find bedwetting issues resolve whilst a child is under chiropractic care, which suggests that there could be a strong neurological component to the problem.

If you have a child who is struggling to stay dry at night and you are concerned, contact Family Chiropractic on 01434 605688 for a comprehensive ‘Free Kids Check’.

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Summer’s Melting Moments July is the time when we begin to think of lazy days, summer holidays, barbecues and other outdoor activities, when strawberries and cream come to mind, when ripe juicy berries are ready to pick and the supermarket shelves groan with abundance.

Try picking fruit from a fruit farm: it’s a day out and if the weather’s fine, then all the better. The children will enjoy it too and it’s a way of getting them to engage in something other than the computer or mobile phone.

Whatever happened to the great outdoors we once knew? Nowadays, we seem to be a nation of hermits, burying ourselves in technology so much so that the day passes without even realising it! Plan ahead for the weekend? I don’t have time! I hear my readers say. Check out places to see, locally. I’m surprised by the amount of places I haven’t been to in my area.

We pay a fortune to visit other countries and yet when it comes to our own back yard, we can find neither the time nor inclination to open our own front door.

Summer is now in full swing, with many of you harvesting your first crop of fruit or vegetables.

It is a satisfying job, and if you haven’t done it yet, put it on your agenda for next year. I have a crop of tomatoes growing and I’m just waiting for them to ripen to make my green tomato chutney - the recipe in my last article. It’s fine when you have ideas about how to use up all your harvest but it can be a bit of a pain when you’re struggling to think of ideas on how to use it all up. I see you all nodding your heads in dismay and after my last article, thought you might benefit from tasting something sweet in this recipe. Even if you haven’t grown your own produce, it’s an opportunity for you to enjoy a day out at a fruit farm and pick your own. You’ll have a recipe to work from and a mouth-watering dessert to enjoy at the end of it. It’s not labour intensive either and might be the incentive you need to spur you on for more.

For this recipe you will need: A mixing bowl Electric hand whisk Medium size pan Wooden spoon Tablespoon Spatula

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NB if you haven’t an electric hand whisk an ordinary one will do. It just means you’ll have to put a bit more elbow grease into it.

Ingredients 6 egg whites 350g sugar 1 punnet raspberries 1 punnet blueberries 100g sugar 1 tub double cream

Method

Pre heat the oven to 130°c.

Place the berries in a pan with the sugar and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, stirring with a wooden spoon - this takes a few minutes. Slowly bring to a simmer then turn off the heat. Leave the berries to cool. You can add more sugar if you want, but remember meringues are sweet to start with.

Place the egg whites in a bowl and whisk until they hold firm peaks, then gradually whisk in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Whisk until the egg whites are stiff and shiny – you’ll need some patience for this, especially if you’re whisking by hand.

Cook the meringues for 45 minutes to an hour.

Let them cool completely before removing from the tray, as they will stick otherwise.

Whisk the double cream until it holds soft peaks - don’t over whisk as the cream will split.

Serve the meringue with the cream and drizzle over the fruit sauce.

Alternatively, you can gently fold the fruit sauce into the meringue mixture before cooking. Remember not to stir too much as the meringue will collapse – all you are wanting is a ripple effect. Serve with cream or ice cream.

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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 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

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programme ranges from visiting speakers, through workshops to competitions with the aim of helping everyone improve their photography and solve problems. There 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 PONTELAND EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD Meet at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Ponteland from 2.30pm to 4pm. Tea or coffee and biscuits served at all meetings. a friendly welcome is offered to everyone. A visitor’s fee of £3 is charged. Further information from Sandra Rusby 01661 832172 Ponteland Badminton Club Meets every Friday evening 8:3010:00 at Ponteland Leisure Centre.

Adults of all ages will be assured of a warm welcome. Just come along or contact 07986 388 822 for more information.

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. 14 July Richard Winter “Contemporary Dentistry” 11 August Keith Stewart “Railways to Ponteland, Darras Hall and Kirkheaton” Donald F Lloyd (Secretary) Tel: 01661 872661

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

Let them run off some steam…then refuel with good food Enjoy the lake, grounds and play area, followed by a delicious meal in our Coffee House restaurant. All our dishes are home-made using locally sourced ingredients.

We’re open every day from 10am – 5pm Tel: 01830 540362 or email: info@kirkharlecourtyard.net

www.kirkharlecourtyard.co.uk

Darras Hall & Ponteland Bridging the Tyne Valley As a Tyne Valley resident and with my business based at the Eastern end of the Tyne Valley corridor, my heart is firmly in this stunning part of our region.

Major Family Law prides itself on providing top level legal services in all aspects of family law across Northumberland from its base in Ponteland, and having recently celebrated 5 years in business, I continue to be keen for Major Family Law to be considered the number one choice for people seeking advice and representation on family law issues.

I am delighted, therefore, to welcome to the Major Family Law team, a local solicitor of considerable experience and reputation: Jonathan Dunkley joined Major Family Law on 30th June as a Consultant, bringing with him more than 30 years’ experience within the family law arena, an impressive client bank and a wealth of contacts.

His appointment in this specialist role comes after more than 25 years as a partner in North East leading commercial law firm, Muckle LLP, during which time he gained a reputation for acting successfully for significantly high net worth individuals, including professionals, celebrities and prominent members of the business community, and was described as “looking after very many of the influencers and decision makers at prominent businesses in the region”.

Like all members of my team, Jonathan is a member of Resolution, the national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems. He is also recognised as a leader in his field in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Directory, which comments that he “continues to draw praise for his handling of family disputes, particularly complex financial proceedings”.

Jonathan has said: “I am thrilled to be joining Major Family Law. With a deserved reputation for being a market leader in the field of family law, I am pleased to further enhance the service they offer to their clients.

It is an invigorating and very dynamic environment in which to work, and one which is clearly focused on achieving the best possible outcome for clients”.

Jonathan is likely to be a familiar face to many in the Tyne Valley already: having lived in Hexham for more than 50 years, Jonathan is an active member of the Hexham community. His legal career was also launched in Hexham, where he practised for a number of years before joining city centre practice, Muckle LLP. In his time as a family lawyer, he has counted as his clients some of the region’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, business people, celebrities and sports stars, and is currently representing a number of international footballers. Much in demand, and valued for his down

to earth but expert approach, Jonathan will be a valuable asset for Major Family Law. Jonathan will be based at Major Family Law’s offices in Ponteland, but will also offer clients the opportunity for consultation in Hexham by appointment, which means we are even better equipped to offer the best possible legal advice across the breadth of the Tyne Valley.

If you have an issue that you would like to speak to Jonathan or myself about, or with any member of my team, you can contact us by calling (01661) 824582, by visiting our website at www.majorfamilylaw.co.uk or by emailing us at enquiries@majorfamilylaw.co.uk.

Joanne Major is owner of Major Family Law The Divorce and Family Law Specialists.

T: 01661 824582 www.majorfamilylaw.co.uk

12 West Road, Ponteland, NE20 9SU t: 01661 824 582 f: 01661 823 529 e: enquiries@majorfamilylaw.co.uk w: www.majorfamilylaw.co.uk

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