May 1st 2006
The Northern Poetry Library and Faber Ltd. present Auden in the
North
Last day - 4th May 2006
Morpeth Library, Gas House Lane
Free admission
An exhibition of books, letters and photographs illustrating the
special place in WH Auden's mind and poetry of the North Pennines.
On loan from Faber's archive, some of these items have never been
seen in public before.
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Maypole Dancing at
Wallington Hall
Monday May 1st
Come and have a go at this traditional pastime
11am - 2pm
Free entry (donations welcome)
01670 773939
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Mayor's Charity Golf Day
Thurs May 4th
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Care
Teams of 4, Ponteland Golf Club
£100 per team (includes refreshments)
Contact Dennis Clark 01661 510816 |
Dawn Chorus at Wallington
Hall
Saturday May 6th
£10 including breakfast
Meet at 5.30am
Book first 01670 773939
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Reed Neet Supper
Saturday May 6th
Organised by the Northumbrian Language Society at Craik Park, Morpth
£5 including Pie-and-pea supper
Kim Bibby-Wilson 01670 513308 |
Garden Walk
Sunday May 7th
Walk Wallington Hall's grounds, woods and walled garden
Meet 2pm
Free entry (donations welcome) 01670 773939
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National Trust Coffee Shop
Walk
Weds May 10th
Wallington Hall
Six mile guided country walk. Allow four hours
Bring own lunch and walking gear
£2 to guide 01670 773939 |
Farmers' Market
7th May 2006
Local Produce for sale in the Town Hall and/or the Market Place
Prices: Free
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Sat 7 & Sun 8 May, 1030am to 4pm
WAR TIME CAFE - Bolam Lake Country Park
This year sees the 60th Anniversary of the end of the world War II. Join in a few memories with music, food & entertainment. No booking required.
Cost: Free
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Thursday 11 May 2006
Bat Survey and Walk in Scotch Gill Woods
Join the rangers to look for bats in Scotch Gill wood Local Nature Reserve. Find out about bat lifestyle and help hunt for an elusive bat root. Electronic Bat detectors will be used to discover which species are using the reserve. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, and remember your torches!
Event Time: 8pm -10pm
Event Venue Scotch Gill Woods
Organiser: CMBC
Cost: Free
Contact Name: SamTalbot
Contact Tel: 01670 535319
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Mayor's Charity Concert
Saturday May 13th, Ponteland Memorial Hall
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Research
Featuring young musicians from the Wansbeck Festival
£10 incl buffet
Maureen Liddell 01670 794761 |
Spring Concert, King
Edward VI School
Saturday May 13th at 7.30pm
Contact Peter Scott 01670 515221
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Sunday May 14th
Pre-war Austins in the courtyard of Wallington Hall
From 11am
Contact Alan Bain 01670 773601 |
Tea Dance
Sunday May 14th
Kirkley Hall, Ponteland
£5 incl tea
Contact Hugh Gain 01670 841235
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Pipers' Concert
Thurs May 18th
Morpeth Bagpipe Museum, 7.30pm
Tickets £7 from Anne Moore 01670 500717 |
Wed 18 May 2pm (2 hours)
HEALTH WALK - Druridge Bay Country Park
Enjoy a gently stroll around the Country Park. Refreshments available afterwards. Meet at the Visitor Centre
Cost: free
Grade: Easy
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Friday May 19th
Lecture Lunch
£12 including lunch
Talk on the paintings of William Bell Scott
Wallington Hall 01670 773939 |
A Walk in the Woods
A walk in the woods, from Bothal to Carlisle Park. To correspond with the Tree Council’s aim to get people out into our ancient woodlands. Take a healthy stroll with the rangers to find out more about the woodlands in the area.
Event Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Event End Date: Sunday 21 May 2006
Event Venue Meet at Carlisle Park, by the aviary, for minibus to Bothal Church.
Organiser: CMBC
Cost: Free
Contact Name: Emma Evans
Contact Tel: 01670 500771
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Sat 21 May 10am (7 hours)
MAP READING & NAVIGATION - Bolam Lake Country Park
A practical outdoor course for those with some basic map reading skills. All tuition, maps and equipment provided, working on ground and compass navigation. Age 16+ only. bring a packed lunch.
Cost: £15.00
Grade: Long
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Silver Jubilee Concert
Sunday May 21st
St James's Church, Morpeth
25 Years of the Mid Northumberland Chorus - with the New Tyneside
Orchestra Ensemble
Tickets £7.50
Contact Chris Lediard on 01670 790268
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Tues May 23rd
Coach outing to Bedale Church with the Morpeth Antiquarian Society
01670 513039
01670 514547
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Woodland Detectives in Carlisle Park
A half term hunt for the wildlife most people never see. Join the rangers using microscopes, binoculars and mirrors to see what’s going on in the woods. Booking is essential for this children's event.
Event Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Event End Date: Tuesday 30 May 2006
Event Venue Carlisle Park, meet by the Aviary
Organiser: CMBC
Cost: Free
Contact Name: Emma Evans
Contact Tel: 01670 500771
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Tues 31 May 11am (1.5 hours)
TODDLERS TRUNDLE - Bolam Lake Country Park
Discover the smells of the forest and paint a rainbow. Children to the age of 7 years, please bring an adult.
Cost: Children £2.00
Grade: Easy |
