Open Air
Theatre 'Macbeth"
Saturday July 1st 2006
Wallington Hall
Booking essential £12.00 from 01670 773939
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Brinkburn Summer Music
July 1 - 2, & 7-9 2006
Outstanding classical music festival set over two weekends. Beautifully set in, and using the unique acoustics of, the 12th Century Brinkburn Priory, 10 miles north west of Morpeth. Performers this weekend include Red Priest (Pirates of the Baroque), The King's Singers and the Gabrieli Consort & Players.
Further information:
Joined Up North 0191 261 4292
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Saturdays on the Market Place
Free entertainment on Morpeth Market Place brought to you by Castle Morpeth Borough Council, Morpeth District Arts Trust and Morpeth and District Chamber of
Trade
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday 1st July Tony Corcoran's Irish Band & Dancers
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Sat 1st to Sun 10th July
Belsay Hall
Quilters Exhibition
An exhibition of the art of the quilter with a range of displays and demonstrations throughout the exhibition
Adult Entry: £5.30 (with concessions)
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Classic Cars
at Wallington
Sunday July 2nd
Classic Jaguars in the courtyard from 11am
Contact 01670 773939
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Free Tennis
at Ponteland Middle School
Sunday July 2nd
All ages and abilities from 9am to 3pm
Contact Nick Clark 01661 823540
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Farmers'
Market
2nd July 2006
Local Produce for sale in the Town Hall and/or the Market Place
Prices: Free
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Mon 3 July 10am – 3pm (closed 1 hour for lunch)
COUNTRY CRAFTS - Druridge Bay Country Park
Green wood working, broom making (£1.50). Honey bee demonstration, willow sculpture and more.
Cost: Free unless otherwise stated.
Grade: Easy
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Monday July
3rd to Monday September 3rd
National Reading Challenge
At all Castle Morpeth Libraries, take the reading challenge and win
prizes
Jackie White 01670 534512
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Friday July
7th & July 8th
Morpeth Theatre Group Summer Show at King Edward VI School
7pm (Sat Matinee 2pm)
Booking line 0870 774 3488 |
Longhorsley
Village Day
Saturday July 8th
From 12.30 pm - Entry 50p
01670 852225
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Amble Sea
Fayre Festival
Saturday July 8th & 9th
11.30am onwards
Seaside activities and water sports, and a special top-secret event
Free entry
01665712929 |
Saturdays on the Market Place
Free entertainment on Morpeth Market Place brought to you by Castle Morpeth Borough Council, Morpeth District Arts Trust and Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday 8th July - Northumbria Water's Ellington Colliery Band
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Saturday 8 July 2006
Felton and Thirston Village Fair
Entry £2
Mrs M Clark (01670) 787206.
hmcfelton@btinternet.com
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Scottish Country
Dancing
Sunday July 9th
At Wallington Hall from 2pm
01670 773939 |
THur
13 July 2pm (2 hours)
HEALTH WALK AT DRURIDGE BAY – Druridge Bay Country Park
Come and enjoy the gentlest of strolls round Druridge Bay County Park. Refreshments are available afterwards at the Visitor Centre. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Cost: Free
Grade: Easy
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Friday July
14th to July 16th
Rothbury Traditional Music Festival
Concerts, competitions and dances, indoors and out
Featuring Kathryn Tickell and Alistair Anderson
Val Miller 01669 620419 |
Classic Cars
at Wallington
Rolls Royces on display in the courtyard
01670 773601 |
Saturdays on the Market Place
Free entertainment on Morpeth Market Place brought to you by Castle Morpeth Borough Council, Morpeth District Arts Trust and Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday 15th July - The Justin Radford Jazz Trio
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Sat 16th & Sun 17th July
Belsay Hall
The Knight’s Tournament
From 11.30am
Follow your favourite team of heroes as they battle it out in a national contest of jousting, archery, sword fighting, mounted skill at arms and falconry. In a carnival of colour and courage the pageantry of the 15th Century tournament is brought to life with an array of costumed and armoured knights and squires. The spirit of the age is evoked with a range of skills including the dramatic charge of horseback jousting. See lances smash and weapons crash in this action packed day of competition. This national contest reaches a finale at the English Heritage Festival of History at Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens on 13th & 14th August.
Adult Entry: £7.50 (with concessions)
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Fri 22 to Fri 29 July 10am – 4pm daily
OUT TO SEA EXHIBITION – Druridge Bay Country Park
An exhibition of art and poetry by Keith Armstrong and Rolf Wojciechowski will be accompanied by music on selected days.
Cost: Free
Grade: Easy
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Saturdays on the Market Place
Free entertainment on Morpeth Market Place brought to you by Castle Morpeth Borough Council, Morpeth District Arts Trust and Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday 22nd July - Carole Clegg & Speakeasy
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Sat
22nd & Sun 23rd July
Belsay Hall
Victorian Picnic Weekend
From 11.30am
Richard York & Brolly Circus
Join Brolly Circus and his period shows of circus skills and tricks, and you can even have a go yourself. Richard York also entertains with performances of period music as a Victorian strolling musician adding to the atmosphere of a Victorian afternoon. Beware there are fairies in the garden too, if you can find the names of all the fairy folk you can claim your free prize. Bring a picnic and enjoy family fun from the age of Victoria.
Adult Entry: £5.80 (with concessions) |
Sun 23rd July
Brinkburn Priory
Tile Making
11am – 4pm
Barry Mead
Medieval floor tiles were common throughout abbeys and priories. Have a go at making your own tile.
Adult Entry: £2.30 (with concessions)
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Sun 23 July 10am – 4pm
DRURIDGE BAY KITE FESTIVAL – Druridge Bay Country Park
Come and join in the fun and colour of this year’s Kite Festival. Fly your own kite or buy and fly from the special kite shop on the day. Run in partnership with the North East Kite Fliers.
Cost: Free
Grade: Easy
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Mon 24th to Sun 31st July
Belsay Hall
Fairy Trail
Do you believe in fairies? If you look hard you’ll be sure to find fairies around the gardens at Belsay. Collect the names of the all the fairy folk and claim your small prize.
Adult Entry: £5.30 (with concessions) |
Weds July
26th
Mini-Beast Hunt
Discover insect life at Wallington
£5 per family
01670 773939
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Thur July
27th
Teddy Bears' Picnic at Wallington
Bring your favourite bear
1030am to 12.30pm
01670 773939 |
Pride and
Prejudice at Wallington
Friday July 28th
7.30pm - £12.00
Booking essential 01670 773939
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Wooler
Carnival
Fri 28 to Sun 30th July
Friday evening start - indoor and outdoor events for all ages
Bunt Morton 01668 281978 |
Saturdays on the Market Place
Free entertainment on Morpeth Market Place brought to you by Castle Morpeth Borough Council, Morpeth District Arts Trust and Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday 29th July - The Border Directors Folk Band
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Picnic in the
Park - Sunday 30th July - Wansbeck Ashington Colliery Band
Free family fun day in Carlisle Park brought to you by Castle
Morpeth Borough Council. Entertainment, stalls, food, ice-cream and
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