Tve nov dec 14 by Tyne Valley Express

Issue 37 - November/December 2014

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A free publication for the people of the Valley

IN THIS PACKED ISSUE

Eliza Pepperpot – Hamper it up Tyne Rivers Trust – Volunteers Wanted Franchise - Workshop for the Valley Ryton Market – People Behind the Scenes Roger Clegg – Thinking of a Camera this Christmas Bombing of Prudhoe – Making a difference through community Dukesfield Arches – The History of the Lead Smelt Gardeners Cottage – Miracle Mulch

Contents 4. Editors Page 6. Eliza Pepperpot 7. Franchising? Workshop available 8. “NEW” Blaydon What’s On 10 -11. Tyne Rivers Trust. 12. Ryton What’s On 13. Ryton Rugby Club / Barmoor Hub. 14 – 15. New Ryton Market 18. Greenside What’s On 19. National Trust Listings 20 – 21 Roger Clegg Photos 22. Crawcrook What’s On 24 – 25. Cummins Chiropody Welcome back home from the Tyne Valley Express Team. 26. Roger Clegg Thinking of a camera this xmas? 27. Globe Garage. Welcome back home from the Tyne Valley Express Team. 28. Heddon & horsley What’s on. 30. Wylam & ovingham What’s On 32. Prudhoe What’s On 35. Bombing of Prudhoe 36. Ready Steady Knit 38. Dukesfield Arches near Slaley – get involved! 40. Stocksfield What’s On 42. Riding Mill What’s On 44. Corbridge What’s On 45. Balman Gallery 46. The Gardeners Cottage – Miracle Mulch 48. Hexham What’s On 51. Belinda Ambrose 52. Hexham Queens Hall 54. Ponteland & Darras What’s On.

Famous Four

Regular columnists... Belinda Ambrose The Floppy Infant

Roger Clegg Thinking of buying a Camera this Christmas?

Andrew Davenport Barley Straw – The Miracle Mulch

Eliza Pepperpot Hamper it up

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November/December 2014 - features

Tyne Rivers Trust p10 - 11

Ryton Market p14 - 15

Dukesfield Arches p38

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Editor’s page Our Xmas issue has come together and it is Jammed packed with What’s On up and down the valley. We also welcome Blaydon to our areas covered. So if you have an event / club / group meeting in this area or any other area in the valley then let me know and I’ll get it in the relevant What’s On guide – THIS SERVICE IS FREE.

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Our last article from the Tyne Rivers Trust can be found pages 10 / 11. They are always looking for volunteers! Ryton market is now establishing itself. Find out about the people involved on page 14. Thinking of starting your own business in 2015? Caroline from North East Rural Growth Network has set up some free workshops explain franchising. See page 7. The happy knitters of Prudhoe have been bombing their village to highlight the Spirit of Africa charity. The trees look fab – see the story on page 35.

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Loads of other features and articles too – see main contents – page 3. Thanks to everyone who has contributed in 2014 to our magazine!

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Hamper it up It’s that time of year again when Christmas is just around the corner, and, by now most of you will be gearing up for the festive season. It’s usually a sign to the general public, that when Marks and Spencer display their Christmas selection of gifts, toys and other paraphernalia the rush is on with a belief that Christmas is next week! When, in fact, there is still seven weeks to go! I know some of you might like to get organised and start your shopping early, especially those families who have children and work - time just isn’t on your side. Indeed, buying off the shelf is probably the most efficient way for some of you where this is the case, but whether it’s cost effective is another matter. Many of you will also be shopping online - where’s the fun in that, I ask! Granted crowds aren’t fun either, but at least you get to see the beautiful displays that fill our shops. Perhaps then, it’s time for change, to look at other ways you can bring the festivities back into your home rather than pass you buy in the frenzy that lies ahead. Reflect and look at alternative ways to approach this years festivities for a change. But where do we begin? In some respects, we as a nation are spoilt for choice when it comes to selection and what there is to choose from at this time of year. In fact, it makes the decision process of what to buy and for who, a process that is an absolute nightmare! No wonder it has become a dread rather than enjoyment for many of us. Why not simplify things; hampers are a great way to solving many a dilemma, but to many of you are now just a thing of the past. You can either buy a hamper or make one up of your own - your almost guaranteed that what’s in it will be eaten. Why go overboard with expensive gifts, when the smallest of gestures can bring so much pleasure. Try making a jam or chutney yourself, knowing you’ve made it just makes it extra special. You can add things as you wish: cheeses, chocolates - all manner of things to be eaten and enjoyed, guaranteed they won’t be taken back. You can either make sweet or savoury hampers. You could also choose from a selection of products we make from our premises in Blaydon. Knowing your product is locally sourced adds to its authenticity. So on a final note, let us give some thought to those less fortunate, and consider donating a hamper - perhaps to an elderly neighbour or a charity of your choice. For further information on hampers you can either email or telephone us, see details below. Enjoy

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Starting a business? Consider your options

Starting a business at any time in life can be a daunting process. You may go through many ideas before deciding on the best route or idea to take forward and then undertake research and planning to ensure as much as you can it will be a success. So what if a lot of this hard work was done by someone else? Someone who had tried and tested the idea and licensed it to you for a fee to run as your own business? This concept is called franchising where a business idea is tried and tested before you buy into it. The principle is quite simple some businesses choose to grow by granting a franchise license to others who sell their product or service within a specific territory.

The advantages to this are: - You don’t need to come up with a new idea - With larger brands you buy into national advertising and recognised trading names - Good franchisors offer comprehensive training and support Like any financial contract you enter into there is still homework to do. You must check the franchisor (grants the license) is reputable and preferably registered with an official regulator like the BFA (British Franchise Association) Investing in a franchise can be anything from £500 up to millions of pounds for large national or international brands.

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Normally the franchisor receives an initial fee, payable at the outset, sometimes with ongoing management service fees. In return, the franchisor has an obligation to support the franchisee with training, product development, advertising, promotional activities and specialist management services. If you are interested in franchising as a business opportunity and live in rural Gateshead, Durham or Northumberland, why not consider attending a free workshop funded by the North East Rural Growth Network. Workshops are listed below and include small and large franchise investment options. In addition to the franchising workshops we are also offering a session on ‘Introduction to building a website for a new business’ for if you are thinking about starting a business and will need a website on a budget. The North East Rural Growth Network provides a range of services and information for those in rural areas considering starting or those already in business looking to access information on business support initiatives. The project is being part financed by the European Union’s ERDF Competitiveness Programme 2007-13 and by Defra.

To book any of the workshops contact Caroline Preston on 0191 433 2855 or email carolinepreston@gateshead.gov.uk

The following workshops are available to people living in the RGN rural areas which include: Rural Gateshead (Whickham South, Sunniside, Lamesley, Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Winlaton, High Spen, Crawcrook, Greenside, Ryton, Crookhill, Stella) Rural Durham or Rural Northumberland (all areas except Wansbeck/Blyth Valley)

Introduction to starting a franchise business - lower cost mobile and home based franchises Monday 24th November, Swalwell, Gateshead 9:30am – 1:00pm

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Tyne Rivers Trust

We always need help. Tyne Rivers Trust acts as guardian of the entire River Tyne catchment of over 1,100 square miles – with nearly three thousand miles of rivers and streams to watch over! - with just a small team of scientists. The Trust relies heavily upon our wonderful volunteers to deliver our habitat improvement work and to act as our ‘eyes and ears’ across the entire catchment. We deliver focused, sciencebased conservation, education and habitat improvement programmes across this large area and our volunteer network really helps us to monitor the ‘health’ of our river system, and to implement some of the improvements. We are really grateful to all of our volunteers, who come in many different guises, in a wide range of ages and skills, living and working in both rural and urban districts.

‘Get Your Feet Wet!’ – River Watch groups

Our successful River Watch community groups of volunteers work under the banner of ‘Get Your Feet Wet!’. These groups of local volunteers work together, with guidance and training from us, to observe and report on their local stretch of river as well as make improvements through organised river activities, such as litter-picking. We provide training to interested River Watch individuals, to equip and empower them to deliver real physical improvements to the river environment. As these volunteers become more skilled and knowledgeable, they are keen to tackle some issues further upstream, realising that in some instances, issues literally arrive with the water flow.

Collecting a water sample to measure turbidity and phosphate

Some of this training is simply in general river knowledge to help to observe changes; combined with easy techniques, for example, how to best remove (and why!) the invasive non-native plant, Himalayan balsam. A smaller number are very keen to learn the more stringent techniques for stem-injecting the persistent and destructive Japanese knotweed in key sites. Some volunteers prefer to act alone (eg when taking regular temperature readings while on a dog-walk), others enjoy the company of like-minded individuals when tackling a river improvement together, for example a litter-pick, willow weave or balsam ‘bash’ event. Some have almost no time to offer, others, plenty. Each group is able to harness and coordinate all the help offered through their own River Watch Champion, who liaises directly with the Trust.

Litter Pick at Fish Quay and RW launch

We currently have River Watch groups in Corbridge, Stocksfield, Haydon Bridge, Ebchester, Tyne Green, Haltwhistle, Riding Mill, Ferndene, and the Lower Derwent. We are working to raise funds to launch more groups, both in urban and rural locations.

Building hurdles as ditch leaky dams

Good for Business

It’s not only residential communities that come together to look after ‘their’ river. We have had some great days out with groups from local businesses, including teams from Northumbrian Water and Greggs plc. Some businesses have committed at Board level to helping the environment, and individual members of staff often have a say in how this is achieved. Volunteer helps measure obstructions on Clinty Burn

‘Riverfly’ - to check water quality

One of the single biggest indicators of the general health of a river is the state of the invertebrate population. Although we don’t often see the ‘wigglies’ in the river, they are vital for a healthy river food chain and healthy river water should be teeming with river fly larvae (the juvenile stages of invertebrates). A wide range of species, as well as a lot of them, indicates a healthy river system. We run regular ‘Riverfly Partnership’ training courses so that our volunteers train up to work across the catchment to survey and monitor invertebrates – a sudden drop in their numbers or changes in species, may flag up a problem. By using this nationwide monitoring scheme alongside routine monitoring by government agencies, we ensure that water quality is checked more widely and action taken at the earliest opportunity to address any issues.

Discussing sampling techniques on a River Fly workshop credit Tony Newton

Working with Durham University and work experience student to collect flow data at Ebchester Weir

Win-win

Some of the offers of help that we receive include students who need to do fieldwork / produce a paper as an academic requirement. By working together, we identify the best sites for the most interesting results; this both meets the necessary academic requirements, and, at the same time, really enhances our own knowledge, providing useful river data and analysis. Our project officers are often short of time, and it is really useful to have some regular help back in the office, to deal with the accompanying administration, entering data or helping to file, making even better use of our officers’ time.

Photos

Although we have a large archive of photographs, often these are used to catalogue problems or capture improvement works in progress. If you have taken some good quality photographs of one of the Tyne rivers, we are keen to add to our collection of river photographs at all times of year, so would be delighted to hear from you.

Trustees

We are extremely grateful for the time volunteered by our Trustees, who bring a wide range of experience to the team. Led by our Chairman, Hugo Remnant, our Board is a huge part of our success, providing guidance and strategic direction, helping with fundraising and occasionally getting out on the riverbank to carry out practical work.

Volunteers Officer

One of our frustrations is that we occasionally end up turning away or postponing, some offers of help – simply because we don’t have the initial time to get individuals up and running in the first place. We are therefore currently seeking funding, not only for new and existing River Watch groups; but also for a part-time Volunteers Officer to liaise with our volunteers and to coordinate all volunteer activity.

Thank you

So much has been achieved, with our volunteers’ help. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers, past and present, for all their hard work. If you would like to help Tyne Rivers Trust as a volunteer or donor in any capacity, please contact us on: info@tyneriverstrust.org

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Ryton Ryton Methodist Church Every Thursday: MINI MESSY CHURCH: 1.30pm to 2.30pm Free coffee, songs, stories and messy craft activities for pre school children. Last Saturday of month: MESSY CHURCH. 4pm to 6.30PM. Fun, food, worship and messy craft activities for all the family. It’s church alright – but not how you would ever imagine it! Contact Judith Stoddart on 07979 481 019 / judith@thischurch.com to book a place. Ryton Community Library Opening times Monday 9am-5.00pm Thursday 9am-1.30pm Saturday 9am-1pm Rhyme time for under 5’s Monday mornings during term time 10-11am Methodist Church Hall. Cost £2.00 TinyTalk TinyTalk baby signing allows babies to express themselves before they are able to talk; it’s a fun and educational class for babies and their parents/carers from 0-2 contact Helen Angel –07734209304 or email helenan@ tinyalk.co.uk Tuesday 10-11 Ryton Methodist Church Holy Cross Church, Ryton Village Join us for worship SUNDAYS 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Parish Communion with Young Church 1st SUNDAY EACH MONTH 4.30 pm ‘The Ark’ - for pre-school children and their families 2nd SUNDAY EACH MONTH 6 pm Evensong: the traditional service 4th SUNDAY EACH MONTH 8 pm ‘Iona Worship’ 45 mins, mellow, in the round THURSDAYS 10 am Holy Communion, coffee following OPEN DAYS Every Thursday in September between 12 noon - 6.00 pm HOLY CROSS PARISH HALL Thinking of holding a party or celebration, this may be the perfect venue for you. For further details please telephone 0191 4132453 Holiday & After School Child Care @ Ryton Rangers Out Of School Club Ages 4-11 Years. Free sample

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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 Ryton Local History Society Meets on the last Thursday of the

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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. All Welcome

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Ryton RFC Little Ruggaz

Rytons new fun training sessions for children age 2-6 has been a great success with upwards of 30 children taking to the field on a Sunday morning to take part in a games and skills development. With enthusiastic club members supported by current players the sessions have gone from strength to strength with the children making new friends and taking enjoyment from the game. The sessions begin at 10am on a Sunday morning with tea coffee and bacon sandwiches available from the kitchen, the children recently enjoyed a Halloween disco party and have plans for a Christmas disco with a visit from Santa.

For more info pop into the club or give us a call on 0191 413 6128.

Senior Rugby

Ryton consistently field 3 teams each Saturday, senior training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm. We are always looking for new players of all ages and abilities. Why not come along and take advantage of some of the best facilities in the North East, backed up by experienced qualified coaches and a family friendly comfortable club house.

It’s not just about the rugby….

Ryton have a fantastic club house which is available for hire for any occasion. With baby changing facilities, a fully equipped

kitchen, large screen and overhead projector, in house disco equipment, a huge car park and of course a fully stocked bar. We have always been a popular venue for christenings, birthday parties, anniversaries and live music however with very little activity taking place at the club during the day a recent push for corporate clients wanting to avoid the traffic and parking issues a meeting or conference in the centre of town create, has seen bookings for health and safety and training courses during office hours, something the club are keen to promote and the feedback has been fantastic. With space for around 60 people seated and room for demonstrations or activities and a buffet it’s a great choice

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Working alongside the Ryton Local Produce Market Barmoor Hub Café offers a selection of hot food and drinks. The Craft Stalls include :- Candles, Garden Ornaments, Jewellery and Cards. Stalls available at £10 per table, to book contact Nancy on 0191 4132053 or e-mail barmoorhub@hotmail.com

Future Events

Drop & Shop Saturday 6th December 10am - 3pm Drop off your children to enjoy a day of activities including -games, crafts, DVD’s, sports and Zumba while you go and finish off the Christmas Shopping. Cost £5 per child, 2nd child £3

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lens. It has been replaced by use of the LCD screen on the back of the camera. The more sophisticated ones have traditional viewfinders but work electronically – hence, mirrorless. Despite their small size some are extremely sophisticated cameras with enormous potential and flexibility. Part of the penalty for the convenience of small size is that the sensor is that much smaller again and allegedly with consequent loss of some picture quality. As with the previous types of cameras they have a good range of dedicated interchangeable lenses. My penultimate group are the Compact Cameras. These have a fixed lens that cannot be changed so you must know the range of pictures you want to take before you buy a Compact Camera. Within this limitation these cameras cover the full spectrum of price and quality. Some are very, very small and some are larger with traditional viewfinders. Some are inexpensive and some very expensive. The advantage of this group is compactness – they will generally be smaller than a similarly specified camera in the other three groups. This category contains cameras of hugely varying robustness and picture quality. Perhaps an initial rough guide to quality is price. Finally come Phones and Tablets – brilliant! Convenient, always with us, available at a moment’s notice and much fun. The down side – quality of picture. These camera groups are listed in terms of declining picture quality. This assumes that you expect to get really big prints of your pictures. A few of us do and most don’t. Most people do not have many, or any, pictures printed these days. Most pictures are viewed exclusively on monitors, tablets or phones. If you fall into this group Compact Cameras are the best category to look at first. The camera price and quality is less relevant. Claims that some types of camera give better quality pictures than others again should be looked at in context of how you wish to present your pictures and the potential size of any enlargements you may have printed.

I have a full frame DSLR and a CMC - the DSLR having the superior image quality with the CMC somewhat down the scale. When I recently bought my CMC I took some pictures to see its capability. I got a 3ft wide print made. Was it as good as my DSLR? I don’t know, comparison wasn’t relevant, but what I will say is that picture quality amazed me. I will have no hesitation in putting a 3ft wide print (and bigger) from my CMC into a prestigious gallery where picture quality is paramount. The camera and lens is only one component of a high quality picture - obviously though, the better their quality the better the potential quality of your picture. The other components are your picture taking technique, the quality of the processing of the picture, and the quality of the printing. The picture from a lesser camera can look better than one from an expensive camera if any one of these components under perform with the better camera. Many cameras are sold on the basis that with more pixels you will get a better picture. Less but better pixels can give you better quality than more less efficient pixels. Again, the point made in the previous paragraph also applies. I hope this has clarified some of the mystique surrounding the different types of cameras. I hope you all enjoy your early winter and festive season photography and that many good memories are captured to be enjoyed for years to come.

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Carrying the wealth of the nation – from Allendale to Blaydon

No, not the crown jewels but lead. Lead for roofs of London churches after the great fire; lead for grand houses; lead for pipes and sewers. The rich lead deposits of the North Pennines provided for much of country’s needs in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. And just how that lead was carried long ago is being brought to life through an unusual programme of research, digging, conservation, walking, cycling, drawing, acting and even eating and drinking.

Slaley Commemoration Hall Saturday 8th November, 7pm.

Premiere of ‘Carry on Mining…Ore’ a lighthearted look at the lives and times of the lead industry at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Tickets 01434 673388 £8.50 adult, £5.50 children including a three course meal. Sponsored by the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project www.dukesfield.org.uk

The catalyst for the whole project was the dangerous state of the Dukesfield Arches near Slaley, now known to be the remains of a huge old lead smelt mill, probably one of the largest in Europe for a century or so. This was where lead ore, mined high in the North Pennines was reduced from large chunks into purer ‘pigs’ of lead for stowing on boats down at Blaydon. The two majestic arches deep in the wood have been an enigma and puzzled passing walkers and cyclists for years. Why were they there? Did they carry a railway, were they some sort of lime-kiln, were they something to do with mining, were they a grand folly? Many local people knew that the Dukesfield Arches were part of an old lead smelt mill and a special part of their local heritage. They also knew that they needed attention. ‘Something needs to be done about the arches’ was a rallying cry at a Hexhamshire Parish Council meeting some three years ago. Local people, led by Anne Porter and Greg Finch, worked with Slaley and Hexhamshire Parish Councils and The Friends of the North Pennines, to prepare an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund. The bid was about much more than restoring the arches, it was about the lives and times of the people who worked and carried the lead and the links between the North Pennines and the Tyne. The bid was successful and the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project was born in 2013. The project is a truly collaborative affair. Down in Blaydon, volunteers have joined the project’s ‘Reading the Past’ group to help transcribe archive material. Volunteers around Blaydon are also helping to research a walk and a cycle-route linking to the lead carrier’s way and an interpretation panel planned for the old refinery site on the Keelman’s Way. Volunteers there are fascinated by finding out more about Blaydon’s links with the lead route. They’ve always known a lot about the links with Derwent Valley iron but this project is opening up new areas of local history. Meanwhile, up in Allendale towards the other end of the carrier’s way, volunteer Jennifer Norderhaug is busily devising a walking route. Local teachers are delighted with the opportunities offered through the project. Youngsters in Allendale, Whitley Chapel and Slaley are playing their part and becoming experts in the lead industry. As well as producing inspiring artwork and spar boxes, some now aspire to being archaeologists and there are alarming reports of at least one mining in his back garden. The heart of the project is the Dukesfield Arches. Volunteers have been happily combating the elements over the last two years working alongside professional archaeologists and the conservation team. As volunteer archaeologist Pete Lee said, ‘Uncovering preserved remains that have been buried for so long is fascinating. Equally addictive is piecing together a coherent story of what those remains show, trying to separate initial construction work from subsequent re-developments and demolition, and linking all of the above to any historical documentation that has been found. Having real archaeologists on hand to guide you in these efforts is a great help; a good learning experience. Many questions still remain to be answered. Midges, damp feet, mud, aching muscles ... but who cares!’

Above: Dukesfield Arches, near Slaley. NE46 1SG Below: The lead route, from ‘Ore’Some Ale beer mats

Below Left: Young archaeologists from Allendale Primary School being shown the ropes by Marc Johnstone of the Archaeological Practice Newcastle

Above Right: BBC weatherman, Paul Mooney, pulls the first pint of ‘Ore’Some Ale

Joining all areas together are initiatives like ‘Ore’Some Ale, brewed by the Hexhamshire brewery, on sale at pubs and promoted by beer mats along the lead route. There’s a locally devised play based on the projects research, ‘Carry on Mining…Ore’ being performed now by David Nixon’s On the Move Theatre. There will be a cycle route and walking routes and a book is planned. The energy and enthusiasm around the project is infectious. As Ian Forbes, Chairman of the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Steering Group, said, ‘I think we are demonstrating an excellent model here. I’m not aware of many other community heritage projects that have been tackled quite so much “in the round” as this one.’

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9.15am – 13.15pm Stocksfield Playgroup (term time) 2.00pm- 3.30pm Badminton 6.30pm – 7.45pm Low impact aerobics/Body toning 8.00pm-10.00pm Badminton

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9.15am – 13.15pm Stocksfield Playgroup (term time) 9.30am – 11.30am Computer Club 10.30am-Noon Carpet Bowls 10.00am --2.00pm Tuesday Club 6.00pm – 7.00pm Step Class - all levels

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9.15am – 13.15pm Stocksfield Playgroup (term time) 9.30am – 11.30am Digital Photography Club

Thursday

9.15am – 12.15pm Stocksfield Playgroup (term time) 6.45pm – 7.45pm Pilates using Stability Balls 7.00pm- 9.00pm Bridge (1st & 3rd Thursdays) 8.00pm – 10.00pm Badminton

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9.30am – 10.30am Low impact aerobics (with crèche) for legs,bums and tums!

Saturday

10.00am – 11.30am Feet First Dance Class (term time)

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Sat 22nd 2pm-4pm Sale Quality Toys, Gifts, Books Fri 28th 7.30pm Stocksfield South of Tyne Flower club present ‘Let’s Sparkle” with Mrs V Bolton And the Argus Singers December 2014 Mon 1st 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting Sun 7th 2.30pm ‘Big Sing’ Community Carol service

Tues 9th 7.30pm Stocksfield Plants & Gardens AGM Wed 10th 7.30pm Hedley WI Sat 13th 7.30pm Drama in the Parlour For further information or tickets, please contact Beth at SICA on 01661 842346 or email admin@sica.org.uk (SiCA is located on Mount View Terrace, Stocksfield,NE43 7HL (near the Railway Station) Stocksfield Community Association is a Registered Charity no.1139996 and is a Company Limited by Guarantee 7468137 Registered at Companies House, England

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Riding Mill Riding Mill Gymnastics We are a not for profit community Gymnastics club, that has been established in Riding Mill since 1979. We are members of British Gymnastics and teach general gymnastics and tumbling. We meet every Tuesday during term time at Riding Mill Parish Hall from 5pm until 8pm. We take children from 4 years upwards and offer excellent tuition in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Heather Cruddis Club Secretary rmgymnastics@hotmail.co.uk 07760 350 508; 01661 843715 St James’ Church All are welcome to join us at our worship services. Sundays: 8.00 Holy Communion (BCP said) 10.00 Parish Eucharist (there is Sunday School at the same time) Wednesdays: 9.30 Holy Communion Contact Alison on 01434 682 120 for further information or visit us online stjameschurchridingmill.com Yoga at Riding Mill Church Hall. Wed 7-8.30pm with Rose. Call on 01914137653 email – Rose@yogawithRose.co.uk RIDING MILL PARISH HALL REGULAR BOOKINGS Monday 9.30 am – 1 pm

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Call Michael on 01661 852 684 for a chat Badminton Club in Main Hall 2 pm – 4.30 pm Craft Group in Supper Room 7.30 pm – 10 pm WI 1st Thurs monthly Friday 9.30 am – 1 pm Coffee Shop in The Foyer & Kitchen 10.30 am – 11.30am 60s, 70s, 80s So What? Exercise Class in Main Hall 1 pm – 5 pm Bridge Club (excl July & August) RIDING MILL MILLENNIUM HALL REGULAR BOOKINGS Monday 8.30 am – Noon Pre School (Term time only) 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Zumba Gold 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm Table Tennis Juniors & Seniors (Sept – Easter)

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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

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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] Scottish Dancing At Parish Hall most Saturdays 7.30 p.m. Newcomers welcome. No partner needed. For details please phone Ros on 01434 604639.

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Christmas Tree Festival Come and visit St. Andrew’s Church Corbridge over our Christmas Tree Festival Weekend. A magical sight to begin the Christmas season. 6th December to 9th December.

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Have a handmade Christmas Balman Gallery is stocked full of original, handmade Christmas gifts, from homeware, to prints, originals and ceramics that can give a room presence. We also have glass robins and baubles, handmade jewellery and beautifully designed cards, all in our Corbridge gallery.

Perfect Foodie Gifts Rupert Blamire’s beautiful salad dressing jugs; mini tapas dishes and olive oil decanters make perfect foodie gifts and are beautifully boxed. The glaze on the inside of the terracotta makes them ideal for holding oils and dressings. These richly glazed ceramics make winter meals at home special, with their touch of Mediterranean blue. Rupert Blamire

Sea Ceramics If your lover loves the sea, a Mark Smith ceramic may make them smile. ‘Ships, boats, and wrecks are the main fabric of the work,’ Mark explains, ‘that look as though they have sailed the Seven Seas.’ Mark collects elements on his travels, giving each piece unique appeal.

Royal Academy Artist Rachel Levitas Rachel Levitas ‘Visitor I’

Durham-born Rachel Levitas is the latest new artist showing at the gallery. Rachel studied Fine Art at Camberwell School of Art, Advanced Printmaking at Central St Martin’s and Postgraduate Painting at the Royal Academy Schools, where she was awarded the Turner Gold Medal for Painting. This collectable artist has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, 2013, and this is an excellent time to collect her originals.

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Balman Gallery in Newcastle If you’re shopping in Newcastle, pop into the Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, to see our prints and originals, while our pottery, glass and bronzes are on sale in the Laing Gallery.

Royal Scottish Academy Artist - Hilke MacIntyre Limited edition linocuts offer an affordable means of collecting original art. Hilke MacIntyre’s paintings, linocuts and ceramic reliefs are exhibited in galleries throughout Britain. ‘The world around me - especially nature, animals and people - gives Hilke MacIntyre ‘Owl’ me ideas,’ Hilke explains. ‘Particular influences are primitive art and contemporary design.’ Hilke’s collectable work has been shown frequently at the Royal Scottish Academy.

Wintry Wonderlands Jill Campbell’s work is also new to the Corbridge gallery. In September, Jill’s work was shown at the Great North Art Show in Ripon Cathedral. These wintry wonderlands make superb original gifts. Jill Campbell ‘Northern Ridges’

Corbridge Christmas – December 8th, 6-9pm

Desserts in a Jar – Cafe @ Balman Gallery

Corbridge’s Christmas event, when galleries, shops and restaurants open late, is on December 8th. Shops are stocked with complimentary mulled wine, mince pies and goodies to welcome Christmas browsers. The square is full of carol singers and lanterns; Santa appears and the braziers blaze. 22nd November sees the Christmas lights switch on and there’s a tree festival in St Andrew’s church from 6-9th Dec.

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Gardener’s Cottage Plants Barley Straw – The Miracle Mulch The cooler months of the year can be a good time to catch our breath a bit in the garden. If you like armchair gardening with a magazine or book, planning next year’s borders can be relaxing and enjoyable with the rosy prospect of exciting things to come. My bedside table is piled high with gardening literature and good intent. The trouble is, I all too easily fall asleep before hardly a page is turned! Despite the weather I love to get out there as much as I can, enjoying every minute - even if it’s weeding in the rain! However, I think the days when we are fortunate enough to get a bit of low winter sun to warm our backs whilst working in the crisp still air are an absolute joy to experience and are amongst my favourite type of days. So during the busy summer months I have been planning ahead saving up some projects to do in the garden which I can do without the interference of other gardening maintenance jobs and make the most of every bit of the autumn and winter that I can. Please allow me to tell you a story. Our garden used to be mainly lawn and, lovely though it was, I found myself a slave to the lawnmower at the expense of what I really wanted to do – gardening! So slowly the lawn disappeared as I dug up more and more turf and the flower borders took over. It was backbreaking work and persistent weeds were tiresome to eradicate in the new beds. For a few years now, I have been routinely spreading barley straw around my veg plot on the pathways to keep the weeds down and very well it worked too. In fact so well that I often noticed where it had touched upon the lawn, the grass had completely died back. The divide was very distinct and was like the grass had never been there, even though the straw had only been down a few months. As an experiment, I decided to apply a thick mulch of straw on the grass where my next new bed was going to be. A 4” (10cm) layer was spread from a large round bale I had delivered from our local farmer. £15 for a large round bale dropped over the hedge. Roll it in to position then take off the webbing. The straw can then be unrolled incredibly easily like unfurling a carpet, leaving a very neat, thick, wide layer. A few months later I had my next new bed ready for planting. Stones were placed to form the perimeter of the bed. This was to be my new fruit bed so blackcurrant, redcurrant and gooseberry were planted through what was left of the straw. Amazingly, all the grass and weeds had been destroyed beneath the straw including dandelions, couch grass, creeping buttercup and yarrow. The fruit bushes thrived and gave us (and the birds!) bountiful crops. Applications in other areas have eradicated ground elder. The action of the straw also appears to kill off or inhibit most weed seeds present in the area. My theory on its action is akin to its use in ponds to kill off algae. Tannins and possibly other plant inhibiting chemicals are released in the decomposing process and it may well be that these cause the weeds to succumb. I stress here that barley straw is the only type of straw to use for this purpose. So back to this winter’s projects. For a start, I will be shaping new beds in more straw strewn areas, laying stone edgings and carting in lots of woodchip for my pathways. All this marvellous mulching means we have vast amounts of the gardener’s best friend – the earthworm. Other creatures have enjoyed the straw too, including field mice and voles. In turn this has attracted their predators such as weasels, owls and other birds of prey. In effect, wildlife corridors have been created and with the attracting qualities

of the additional planting for pollinating insects and many other invertebrates, the bio diversity in the garden has rocketed! Furthermore, the moles don’t bother me anymore because they have no grass to spoil and their annoying earthworks tend to stay under the mulches. Marvellous! I can’t wait to get planting in the spring where my new borders will at last be free from weeds and their seeds. These borders and paths will really become low maintenance with the continued application of a good mulch about once a year. So whatever projects or jobs you plan and carry out, make the most of the weather when you can and enjoy the special atmosphere that the autumn and winter garden brings.

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Please contact 01434 603386 Hexham Beacon Club for Retired Men meets weekly at 10.30 am - 12 noon on Wednesday mornings throughout the year at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham and is open to all retired men in the district. There is no subscription, only a small charge for coffee. New members are always welcome. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Programme Secretary, David Crockit 01434 604286 Headway Tynedale The Tynedale Centre, Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PU Every Wednesday 11am – 1pm Headway Tynedale is a regional branch of the National Headway UK charity, who provide support and information to individuals with an acquired brain injury and their family/ carers. Headway Tynedale is a peer group for those individuals and their family/ carers to access information, support and socialise with individuals who have also suffered acquired brain injuries. The group often go on outings around the local area and get involved with other local Headway groups. The group are very friendly and are welcoming of new members. For further information contact: David Haxon, Group Chair on (0191) 232 0234 or dhaxon@ momentumskills.org Creative Writing Classes These classes will inspire and encourage you to write fiction, poetry or memoir, and to share and develop your writing through stimulating workshop sessions in a friendly and supportive group. Tuesday evenings or Wednesday afternoons, at The Gatehouse, Hexham, starting late September. To enrol, or for more information, phone 01434 607298. Hexham Ladies Bridge Club We meet every Wednesday afternoon at 7.00pm at Tynedale Cricket Club Pavilion, Eilansgate, Hexham. The second Wednesday of the month is non partner day when new visitors are welcome to come without a partner. You will be sure of a warm welcome. Separate tuition for beginners/improvers available. For more information, please contact Senga Bond on 01434 604572 or email: senga.bond@hexham.myzen.co.uk The NT Tyne Valley Association is a local group providing support for NT English and Scottish members. We meet monthly from September to May in the Trinity Methodist Hall in Hexham for Talks and Social activities. During the summer months we organise Day and Holiday trips. Details of our events can be found on www.northumberlandlife. org/tynevalleynt/ or by contacting Mr.C.Venables 01434 608277” Hexham - Messy Church First Saturday of every month (except August) 11am to 1pm at Hexham Community Church, Beaumont Street, Hexham. Lunch included. No charge! For further details contact the church office on 01434 601113 Hexham Cadets We are open for boys and girls 12 to 18yrs

who want to join. We do fieldcraft, shooting on our range, drill, first aid and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme amongst many other activities. We meet Mondays and Thursdays 7pm to 9pm at the TA centre, Hencotes, Hexham. For information call second lieutenant Sean Ferguson on 07977 410385 Hexham Male Voice Choir For all ages. We do six - eight concerts a year in churches & venues for fund raising & the joy of singing. We rehearse every Thursday evening 7-9pm, West End Methodist Church Hexham. Any new members would be most welcome. Contact John Thirlwell 01434600974; john. thirlwell@icloud.com Hexham Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at Wentworth Leisure Centre at 7.00 p.m. Friendly, competitive duplicate bridge new members and visitors always welcome. Contact the secretary- Jocelyn Gordon on (01434) 604610. Tyne Valley Canoe Club We meet every Friday throughout the year in either Tyne Riverside Country Park (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

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My youngest daughter suffered with BCH/ hypotonia and significant hypermobility, which I first noticed at a very young age. When lifting her up under the armpits the lack of shoulder tone was so bad she would almost slip right through our hands. Her head control was also poor and she wouldn’t stand and bounce on my knees. Holding her up in the air and her limbs would just dangle straight down. As 9 months approached there were no signs of crawling, I decided to get a second opinion (it is extremely difficult to be totally objective about your own child!) and medically, the approach to my daughters problem was to simply ‘watch and wait’ with a view to pursuing further investigations to check for possible muscular dystrophy pending a continued lack of development. I really wasn’t keen to put her through that so taking matters into my hands I put my daughter through a protocol that involved regular specific chiropractic cranial work and exercises to stimulate brain function, and in particular the vestibulo-cerebellar system which is responsible for processing sensory information to the higher centres of the brain which is then responsible for eliciting motor responses. After a relatively short space of time, my daughter started to crawl and now I have difficulty stopping her running everywhere. Being akin to a little mountain goat her balance is incredible. Her development since we started her specific chiropractic protocol has been exponential both physically and mentally. Hypotonia is a very common and often undiagnosed condition, but some of the red flags for BCH might include the following: 1. Floppy infant – your baby should demonstrate ‘flexor tone’, such as arms and legs slightly bent, not just flopping out straight. 2.

Poor head control - when you pull the baby into a sitting position, by 8-10 weeks they should be able to keep their head in line with their spine, and eventually keep some bend in the elbows when performing the ‘pull to sit’ test.

7. Hyper-mobility – increased mobility in joints and ‘doughy’ muscles 8. ‘Sitting on air’ posture when lowered onto a hard surface or reluctance to bear weight on their legs. 9.

Delayed cognitive development due to the limited ability of the child to explore their surroundings – the child may compensate with self stimulation activities such as head banging.

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3. Weak shoulder girdle – when to lift your baby up underneath their arms, they feel as though they will slip through your fingers. 4. Poor trunk tone – you baby sits in C shape (collapsed forward) 5.

Abnormal or late motor milestones - such as lack of rolling, not cross crawling (instead might be bum shuffling or adopting some other variation of getting around), late walking.

6. Feeding/sucking issues – you persist with soft feeds for longer due to chewing issues; the baby may be holding saliva in their mouth for a long time and/ or drool food and saliva from the mouth (this may persist in school aged children).

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Children’s Theatre Wriggle Dance Theatre presents Once in a Blue Moon Saturday 1 November 11.00am & 1.00pm It’s the moon’s Birthday and he is having a party! Incorporating dance, live music and audience interactivity, this dance theatre piece offers 3-6 year olds and their grownups a truly magical experience. Running time: 55 mins Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

World Music Nordic Fiddlers Bloc With support from Down in the Attic Saturday 1 November 7.30pm Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland) are regarded as three of the finest young fiddle players currently working in the international folk music scene. Norway, Sweden and Shetland have three of the richest fiddle traditions in the world with documented historical links going back hundreds of years. Tickets £15 / £13 (Friends / benefit conc / student) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Classical Music Hexham & District Music Society presents Aurora Wind Quintet Wednesday 5 November 7.45pm Five accomplished wind players (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn): Programme includes Ibert: Trois Pieces Breves, Pierne: Pastorale, Nielsen: Quintet, Ligeti: Six Bagatelles, Danzi: Quintet in G minor and Jim Parker: Mississippi Five. Tickets: £15.00 / £7.50 (student) / £1.00 (schoolchildren) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Poetry Another Wild Thursday 6 November 7.30pm A book launch and poetry reading by Linda France & Birtley Aris. Tickets: £5.00. Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Film Film in the Theatre: Once (15) Thursday 6 November 8.00pm A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant, and their eventful week in Dublin as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Starring Glen Hansard. (2006) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Jazz Jazz Club Thursday 6 November 8.00pm Play along with the rhythm section of the evening in an informal atmosphere then sit back and enjoy the guests. Tickets: £5.00 on the door / Under 18s free Little Angel Café, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Children’s Theatre Queen’s Hall Arts and PuppetShip present In a Nutshell Saturday 8 November 11.00am & 1.30pm A warm and touching story of beginnings and endings; goodbyes and hello’s told with puppets and bits and pieces for ages 3-6 years. Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Community Theatre Hexham Amateur Stage Society presents Be Dazzled! Wednesday 12 November - Friday 14 November 7.00pm, Saturday 15 November 3.00pm Featuring an exciting line up of big chorus numbers, duets and solos from the West End and Broadway’s most popular hit shows. Tickets £12.50 / £11.50 (conc) Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS. Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Theatre The Paper Birds presents Thirsty Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 November 7.30pm We’re constantly hearing about how much we all drink. What’s going on with us and alcohol? Why are we such a boozy, thirsty nation? Thirsty weaves together real stories, memories and booze-based confessions, collected by The Paper Birds from a ‘drunken hotline’ and an online questionnaire. Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 (Friends / benefit conc) / £5.00 (student) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Film Film in the Theatre Dr Zhivago Sunday 23 November 2.00pm Epic David Lean film about the life of a Russian doctor & poet who, although married, falls for a political activist’s wife and experiences hardships during the Bolshevik Revolution. Starring Omar Sharif & Julie Christie. (1965) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Community theatre Queen’s Hall Theatre Club presents Blackadder Goes Forth Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 November 7.30pm An evening of comedy and poignancy based on the BBC Blackadder series written by Richard Curtis & Ben Elton. Driven by satirical comment on the nature of war and full of classic comic put-downs and oneliners, it is also unexpectedly moving. Tickets: £10.00 / £9.00 (conc) / £7.00 (under 18s) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Exhibition The Art Sale Throughout the Building Saturday 29 November – Saturday 10 January 2015 Open: Monday to Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm This is your chance to buy a work of art from hundreds of affordable pieces. Grab that unique Christmas present now! Box Office 01434 652477

December Flower Arranging Talk Hexham & District Flower Club presents It’s Christmas Again Thursday 20 November 7.30pm Outstanding international demonstrator Lilias Hoskins will take the audience through a professional flower demonstration in readiness for the festive season. Tickets: £10 Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Rock / Pop Classic Clapton Friday 21 November 7.30pm The World’s No.1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band, featuring front-man Mike Hall, stunningly recreates Slowhand’s electrifying stage performances. The whole of EC’s illustrious career is covered in this 2-hour journey through his music Expect Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears in Heaven, Layla and even an Unplugged segment. Tickets: £15.00 / £12.50 (conc) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Talk Hadrian’s Wall Archaeology Forum Saturday 22 November 9.50am – 4.30pm Programme of talks on the latest exciting discoveries at sites along Hadrian’s Wall and in its hinterland. Tickets: £12.00 Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

Children’s Theatre Queen’s Hall Arts and PuppetShip present In a Nutshell Tuesday 2 December 10.00am & 1.00pm A warm and touching story of beginnings and endings; goodbyes and hello’s told with puppets and bits and pieces for ages 3-6 years. Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Classical Music Hexham & District Music Society presents Renaissance at Christmas Wednesday 3 December 7.45pm Sacred and secular seasonal music from the Tudor period to the present day. Tickets: £15.00 / £7.50 (student) / £1.00 (schoolchildren) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Theatre Blackeyed Theatre presents Not About Heroes By Stephen MacDonald Thursday 4 December 7.30pm The unforgettable story of two of the finest Great War poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, their friendship, their inter-dependency and their poetry. Through the letters and poems of these two men, Stephen MacDonald’s acclaimed play paints a vivid and moving picture of their friendship and the conflict that brought

them together. Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 (Friends / benefit conc) / £5.00 (student) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Children’s Theatre In a Nutshell Friday 5 December 10.00am & 1.00pm Saturday 6 December 10.00am A warm and touching story of beginnings and endings; goodbyes and hello’s told with puppets and bits and pieces for ages 3-6 years. Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Rock / Pop Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Tuesday 9 December 7.30pm Herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! a nd much more. Tickets: £16 / £14 (benefit conc / Friends / students) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Film Film in the Theatre White Christmas (U) Thursday 11 December 8.00pm This classic seasonal favourite stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen and features the music of Irving Berlin. (1954) Tickets: £5.00 / £4.00 (Friends / Film Club members) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Jazz Jazz Club Thursday 11 December 8.00pm Play along with the rhythm section of the evening in an informal atmosphere then sit back and enjoy the guests. Tickets: £5.00 on the door / Under 18s free Little Angel Café, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 3LS. Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Traditional Music Thursday 18 December 7.30pm The Holly and the Ivy A lively, cheerful, thoughtful look at Midwinter and Christmas through music, song, dance, stories, rituals and customs. Tickets: £10.00 / £8.00 (benefit conc / Friends) / £7.00 (student) Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk Pantomime Wind in the Willows Thursday 11 December – Sunday 28 December Pantomime season at Queen’s Hall - Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and the boisterous, bumptious, loud and lovable Toad as the adventure of a lifetime unravels on the riverbank. Watch out for the dangerous weasels, stoats and ferrets from the wild wood along the way! Box Office 01434 652477 or book online at www.queenshall.co.uk

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www.pontelandphotographicsociety. co.uk We meet each Monday, from September to April, at 7.30pm in Merton Hall, Ponteland. The Society is very friendly, informal and always welcomes new members. The programme ranges from visiting speakers, through workshops to competitions with the aim of helping everyone improve their photography and solve problems. There is lots more information, including a full calendar of events, on the website or call Brian Edlin on 01661 820198. Yoga Classes in Ponteland Drop in morning classes: Monday 10 – 11 Ponteland Memorial Hall Thursday 10 – 11 Ponteland Leisure Centre (Function Room upstairs) Plus: Evening class: Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00 pm in Ponteland Leisure Centre (Function Room upstairs) Drop- in or courses available. Ring: Felicity 01661-854984 or 07856550559 Email: felicitypullen@tiscali.co.uk Visit: www.felicitysyoga.com for more details EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD PONTELAND BRANCH. Meetings are held in The Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland (NE20 9NX) on 4th Monday of the month 2pm - 4pm (no December meeting) The programme varies throughout the year and can feature traditional techniques, contemporary approaches, machine and computer technology, fashion and accessories, patchwork, quilting and embroidery from other cultures Membership of the Branch and the Embroiderers’ Guild is to open to all, from the leisure stitcher to the talented professional and keen student. Whatever your level of experience you will be welcomed at meetings and workshops (Fees apply). Non Members per visit £3 Contact: Sec. 01661 881395 or eg_ne_ponteland@btinternet.com 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. 10 November Mr David Archer “Venture into the Interior” Contact Brian Edlin Tel: 01661 820198 Ponteland Local History Society St Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Ponteland. 2nd Thursday in month. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Visitors welcome. Admission £1.50 Ponteland History Local Society Archive desk – Ponteland library every Friday 2pm – 5pm. Ponteland United Reformed Church, Broadway, Ponteland Sunday Worship Service at 10.00am Dementia Carers Circle of Support Group Mondays 1- 2.30pm Cafe Lounge: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3-5pm Zumba Gold Thursdays 9.30am Friday Soup and Sandwich Lunches 12.30 - 1.30pm Contact Revd Joan Ross 01661 823910 To book Hall or premises: Mrs J. Childs 01661 825144 Ponteland Floral Art Club 3rd Tuesday of the month, Ponteland Memorial Hall, Darras Road 7.30pm Alpine Garden Society 2nd Monday of the month, st. Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland 7.30pm

Northumberland Fuchsia Society 1st Thursday of the month, St Matthew’s Church Hall, Ponteland 7.30pm. Ponteland Civic Society Ponteland U3A Meet every first Wednesday of the month at 2pm in St Mary’s Hall, Thornhill Road, Ponteland All meetings start at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church Hall, Thornhill Rd., Ponteland and talks end with opportunity for chat at cups of tea. Non members cordially invited for the nominal sum of £2. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Mondays 19:45-21:00 at the United Reform Church in Darras Hall. Visit the website for more information www.kaleidoscopeyoganewcastle. com or contact kate@ kaleidoscopeyoganewcastle.com Ponteland Village WI 11th November We welcome Julie Bullen a Colour Analyst. What colour works for us, for different skin tones, hair colour and times of the year. 9th December We welcome Sharron Durrant of The Sage for a Christmas Choir night. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church Hall. We have a diverse and fun programme, for more information you can contact us via email: pontelandvillagewi@hotmail. com or on facebook page ‘PontelandVillageWI’. New members and visitors are welcome for a girly night with a difference (visitors £3 incl cuppa and homemade treat).

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