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Northumberland
Summer
Summer 2
2017
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news
Tour of Britain
ROUTES AND How you can
What’s on?
Events and Activities
COULD YOU BE A
RACE TIMES get involved GREEN DOG WALKER?
NHS services remain very busy and Northumbria Healthcare is urging people in Northumberland to use services wisely. If it’s urgent: use your local urgent care centre at Wansbeck, Hexham or North Tyneside general hospital if you have an urgent problem but it’s not life threatening (open every day from 8am until midnight).
Inside this issue
TOUR OF BRITAIN
RETURNS
Available online, by email or in print. 4 Tour of Britain - get involved
Northumberland News is a magazine packed with features and news
articles written specifically for county residents. 9 Community grant scheme relaunched
Published quarterly, it is distributed free of charge by Northumberland
County Council. Every effort is made to ensure that all information is 12 Summer health shake up
accurate at the time of publication.
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Event Tour of Britain
County gearing up for
Tour of Britain return
The Tour of Britain, the UK’s biggest and
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The race will start in Kielder Water & Forest our communities, heritage and iconic Monda cycle race on
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Northumberland National Park and scores of and is set to bring a multi-million pound ng an
rural and urban communities along the route. boost to the local economy. start an exciting
d finish
Northumberland County Council has worked “We look forward to welcoming some of .
closely with race organisers Sweetspot, Active the world’s best cyclists to our county
Northumberland, start sponsors Northumbrian and I hope local residents will line the
Water and finish sponsors Blyth Town Council route and cheer all the competitors
to bring the race back to Northumberland. on. The day promises to be a
wonderful sporting spectacle
Leader of Northumberland County Council,
for the county.”
Peter Jackson said: “The race will showcase
Where to watch the Tour of Britain
Monday 4 September
The race will pass numerous iconic Northumberland landmarks including the
spectacular Kielder Dam, three historic castles, the stunning Northumberland
coastline and the colourful Blyth Beach Huts so there will be some fantastic
vantage points from which to watch the cyclists.
Tour of Britain flags and signs will mark the race route. Full Northumberland
route details can be found at www.nlandtob.com
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and Alnwick, gathering points for the best audience
Full route details
climber’s jersey.
Race timings
Information on road closures
and parking restrictions
Information on how residents
and businesses can get involved.
Road Closures
The Tour of Britain is a major international
event and some fixed and rolling road closures
are required to ensure the safety of spectators
and competitors.
In some areas parking restrictions will apply
and in these instances, residents and
businesses affected will receive a letter
explaining the arrangements.
To find out if you will be affected and need
to allow more time or take a different route
when travelling on September 4, please visit
www.nlandtob.com for full details about the
road closures.
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Event Tour of Britain
Approximate
race arrival times
Rolling road closures will be in place up to an hour in advance
- please arrive in plenty of time to your chosen viewing spot
START Kielder Water
& Forest Park at 10.15am
Bellingham 10:40am
Otterburn 11:00am
Elsdon 11:05am
Rothbury 11:45am
Alnwick 12:10pm
Eglingham 12:30pm
Chatton 12:45pm
Belford 1:00pm
Bamburgh 1:10pm
Seahouses 1:20pm
Beadnell 1:30pm
Embleton 1:35pm Longhoughton 1:45pm
Lesbury 1:50pm
Hipsburn 1:55pm
Warkworth 2:00pm
Amble 2:05pm
Widdrington 2:15pm
Widdrington Station 2:20pm
Ulgham 2:25pm
Longhirst 2:30pm
Morpeth 2:40pm
Guide Post 2:45pm
Choppington 2:50pm
Bedlington 2:50pm
Blyth 3:00pm
Seaton Sluice 3:10pm
Seaton Delaval 3:15pm
FINISH Blyth around 3.30pm
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Event Tour of Britain
How you can get involved
In 2015 The Tour of Britain swept through the county creating a
wave of excitement as some of the world’s top cyclists, including
Community
Sir Bradley Wiggins, sped through our communities. Events START
Residents and businesses dressed the route in the distinctive red and yellow colours of
the Northumberland flag and thousands of spectators lined the route to cheer on the cyclists RACE START:
and give them a fantastic welcome. We hope this year local communities will be just as involved. Kielder Water and Forest Park 10.15am
To watch the start of the race, park at Leaplish
from 8am (but before the road closes at 9:15am)
and jump on the free shuttle bus to the dam to
see the riders prepare to set off at 10:15am.
RACE FINISH: Blyth 3.30pm
Activities will be taking place in Blyth Market Square
from 10am. There will be live music, stalls, a
carnival parade and the popular Street Velodrome
will be in action - so don’t forget to bring your
bike along! Local school children will be competing
in Italian time trials on the finishing straight.
The presentations to the pro-riders will take
place in the Market Square after the race.
Decorate the route
ALNWICK
Paint bikes: If you have an old bicycle Hang out bunting
that you no longer need, why not decorate From 10am there will be series of attractions
Paint your face or make a flag in Bondgate Within including The 3SIXTY stunt
it in the red and yellow Northumberland
colours. We’d love to see lots of colourful Cheer the riders on: Support the race by riding team, spinning bike taster sessions, the
bikes along the route. turning up to cheer on the riders and give Squeezy Rider and a balance bike course.
them plenty of encouragement.
.
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MORPETH
From 11am there will be a family fun day in
Carlisle Park and the Market Place. 3SIXTY
Bicycle Stunt Team will put on a BMX display
at the skate park in Carlisle Park and will help
anyone wanting to have a go using their own
bike. Other activities include archery, a cycle
slalom, games and puzzles with prizes and
bowling and tennis taster sessions. There will
also be music and a climbing wall in the
Market Place.
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Community
unleashed around
the county
Over 200 dog walkers have signed up to a new initiative,
launched in Northumberland to reduce dog fouling and
promote responsible dog ownership.
The Green Dog Walkers scheme is intended to Those that sign up will be sent:
be a friendly and non-confrontational approach to
a green dog walkers armband to
changing attitudes to the problem of dog fouling.
wear when walking their dog
Dog walkers are now being encouraged to join
green doggy bags
the scheme by signing the Green Dog Walker
pledge. pledge leaflets to help publicise Always clean up after your dog
the scheme. - bag it and bin it
By signing the pledge you agree to: Breeding birds - The dunes and surrounding
Clean up after your dog and dispose grasslands are important areas for ground-
of the bag in a bin. nesting birds. Please keep your dog on a lead
during the nesting season.
When others walk your dog, encourage
them to clean up after it. Farm Animals - Often graze in the dune
grasslands. When you come across livestock,
Wear the green armband as often as please put your dog on a lead.
possible when walking your dog(s).
Roosting and feeding birds - Please don’t
Distribute doggie bags to other dog allow your dog to run at flocks of birds on
walkers if requested. the shore.
Understand that this is a friendly and Stranded seals - Don’t let your dog near to
non-confrontational campaign to change a stranded seal pup and do not try and handle
attitudes about dog fouling. it yourself. If it looks healthy, it is best to
leave it for the tide. If it appears sick, or injured
contact the RSPCA on 0300 12234 999
How you can sign up Dog
seriou dirt can ca
If you are interested in becoming a Green Dog Walker, please can ca s diseases rry
use wh
email greendogwalkers@northumberland.gov.uk, liver d blindness ich
Green Dog Walking will complement other existing council childr isorders, a and
en are nd
approaches being delivered across the county including susce the most
the issuing of fines and educational initiatives to promote ptible.
responsible dog ownership.
For further information about the scheme you can visit the council’s
’s
website www.northumberland.gov.uk/greendogwalkers
8
Community
Community Chest
Scheme relaunched
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nity chest
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A much valued community funding scheme has been improved Septem 9
and relaunched by Northumberland County Council. ber
One of the key improvements to the authority’s What’s New:
Community Chest Fund is a new grant aimed
specifically at the under 18s. A Help For You scheme for young people For local schemes, there will be a £5,000
upper grant limit with a maximum award of
Under the new plans there will be a ‘Help For Community chest budgets will be managed
75% of the cost of any proposal.
You’ scheme for young people. Grants of up to and allocated by local area councils
£200 will be available to help individuals under There will be 2 funding rounds each year.
The budget for each area council will be
18 in pursuing a particular ambition - whether based on the population living in that area.
it is sporting, musical or academic.
Local area councils can identify funding
Both the local and countywide elements of the themes relevant to their communities.
community chest are being retained and the
authority is committing £375,300 this year to The countywide element of the pot has
the fund. been doubled to £60,000. There will be no
upper grant limit, but the maximum grant
award will be 75% of the project’s costs.
How to apply Go to www.northumberland.gov.uk and type in
Community Chest into the search function
9
Tourism News
Sill opens its doors
to the public
A £15m state-of-the-art visitor centre and youth
hostel in the heart of Northumberland has opened
its doors to the public.
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre Spearheaded by Northumberland National Park
and youth hostel at Once Brewed on Hadrian’s Authority with support from partners and funders
Wall opened at the end of July and the County including the county council, the YHA (England
Council provided a grant of £500,000 to support & Wales), and a £7.8 million grant from the
the delivery of the project. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), The Sill is a
The building boasts a 90-seater café, 86 bed
unique visitor attraction for the region.
The all-
Youth Hostel, gift shop, fixed and temporary Not only is it a tourist and visitor facility weather
importa provides an
exhibitions, a rural business hub, learning and destination, the all-weather facility
event spaces, a national park information point provides an important learning
and a fully accessible Whin Sill grassland roof, and research site for landscape, researc nt learning a
h nd
conserv site for landsc
the only one of its kind in the world. conservation, countryside
management, leisure and
atio ape
manage n, countrysid ,
Visitors can take in the iconic views of the
tourism skills development.
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s
me e
and tou nt, leisure
Wall from the building’s fully accessible living It will help more people explore the
grassland roof walk or take a guided stroll to landscape of the National Park and
rism
view Peel Crags, a fantastic opportunity to get has a target of at least 100,000
develop skills
into the landscape for even the most inexperienced
countryside visitor.
visitors annually. ment
10Business News
Super fast
broadband
investment
Work has started to ensure a further 3,200 homes and
businesses in the county will get access to superfast
broadband thanks to an extra multi million pound
investment in the programme.
Chairman of Northumberland National Park
Authority and County Councillor Glen
Sanderson, said: A further £6.4 million is being invested in the The benefits are also considerable for
programme which includes a £1 million businesses which can do much more,
We want the Park to be a contribution from Northumberland County in far less time.
sustainable, cultural and economic Council, a £4.4 million reinvestment from BT
asset that benefits the region for More than 152,000 homes and businesses
and £1m from the Government’s Broadband
many years to come. in the county can now access fibre broadband
Delivery UK Programme.
taking Northumberland closer to its target of
“The Sill is providing a superb platform Locations expected to be included in the having 95% of properties able to access
to attract even more visitors to the extended roll-out include Tritlington, Saltwick, superfast broadband by the end of the year.
county annually. As well as enabling Chillingham, Wooperton, Spartylea, Stonehaugh,
local enterprise to thrive, it will help Residents and businesses should contact
Akeld, Twizell and Sharperton. To check if
to support employment and job creation their internet service provider and enquire
your property is part of the plans visit
through the delivery of 30,000 activity about an upgrade to superfast broadband –
www.inorthumberland.org.uk and enter
days and events throughout the Park. as customers do not automatically get faster
your postcode.
broadband once fibre broadband is available
“The project and its legacy also Superfast broadband means everyone in the in an area.
highlights the important role of the family can do their own thing online, at the
rural economy and sustainable tourism same time whether it is downloading music,
in inspiring future generations to watching catch-up TV or social networking.
celebrate, enjoy and conserve our
wild places for the benefit of everyone
and to ensure the communities within
them continue to thrive.
11Health and Wellbeing
in Northumberland
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health with Active 10 'U,DQ:DWVRQ
Did you know that walking briskly for just 10
continuous minutes counts as exercise?
It’s easier than you think to fit into your day.
With a focus on adults, Active 10 encourages adults to regularly do 10 minutes
of brisk walking (known as Active 10’s) throughout the day.
To help track the amount of Active 10’s you are doing
each day you can download the app by searching
‘Active 10’. The app will help to track your activity
level, allow you to set your own goals and encourage
you to progress up to 30 minutes of brisk walking
per day, to meet the national recommendation.
You can find further information on the website
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10
10 minute summer
shake up
A fantastic, fun initiative is taking
place over the summer to encourage
children and families to get active.
The Change4Life 10 Minute Shake Up
campaign uses a bit of Disney magic to
inspire children to reach the recommended
60 minutes of physical activity each day with
fun, manageable, 10 minute bursts of exercise.
Working with some of Disney’s most popular
characters, the campaign focuses on
activities such as running, jumping, skipping,
throwing, catching and balance.
For local activities & further information visit www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up
12Leisure News
Discounted prices at
Tranquillity Spa You can ta
virtual tour
by followin
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of the spa
Active Northumberland membership holders are now entitled g the li
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to unlimited access to one of the most luxurious spa facilities can use the y/
spa facilities S p a d
in the county, for just an extra £3.75 a week. at both Ash ay
ington and
Cramlington
Leisure
The reintroduction of a ‘bolt on’ membership of The additional ‘bolt-on’ membership also Centres on a
£10 pay
£15 per person, per month gives entry into the permits entry into the spa at Concordia as you go ba
beautiful Tranquillity Spa which is based in the Leisure Centre in Cramlington. sis
new Ashington Leisure Centre.
In addition to the thermal spa facilities,
The thermal spa is a fantastic, modern and fully there are three fabulous treatment rooms,
equipped facility which offers a unique journey a dedicated tanning room, manicure and You can purchase a spa bolt on to your
in relaxation and revitalisation. It is open seven pedicure bays with a team of great therapists. membership, via the Active Northumberland app,
days a week and boasts a sauna, steam room, through www.activenorthumberland.org.uk ,
Members get a 10% discount on
jacuzzi, aromatherapy room, monsoon showers, visiting your local Active Northumberland
these treatments.
heated benches, foot spas and an ice feature. leisure centre, or by ringing 01670 542222
For further information about the spa and the treatments on offer log on to www.tranquillityspa.co.uk
Download Active App
Cycle loan scheme Active Northumberland
for adults
has launched a FREE new
app that allows you to check
timetables, opening times and
make and manage bookings at
Would you like to cycle more
its leisure centres.
but don’t have a bike? If you It is simple to download. All you need to
live or work in Northumberland do is go to the app store (for Apple devices),
and you are over 18, you can or Google Play (for Androids), search for Active
Northumberland and download the app.
borrow one of our quality bikes Find your local centre in ‘My clubs’ by
for a month for £25. pressing the ‘+’ button and use the
centre’s name, the town or the postcode.
The adult cycle loan scheme is a great initiative Alternatively, you can purchase a refurbished
and with the school holidays underway, it is the bike through our partner agency Watbike. Staff at any Active Northumberland
perfect way to get back on a bike and enjoy centre will be very happy to provide
The cycles can be loaned from Prudhoe assistance if needed.
Northumberland.
Waterworld, Blyth Sports Centre or Concordia
At the end of the month, you will be eligible in Cramlington. Watbike in Ashington also For more information on
to a discount if you wish to purchase the bike hire out bicycles for £25 for 10 days. the app visit www.active
which you can pay back over spread payments. Tel 01670 522111. northumberland.org.uk
To find out more log on to www.activenorthumberland.org.uk
or call 01670 542222. You will need proof of your address
and photo ID to hire a bike.
13Feature Smokefree
Northumbria
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‘smokefree’ trust
Northumbria Healthcare has launched its countdown to
Northumbria Healthcare has launched its countdown to
becoming ‘smokefree’ by 31 March 2018.
becoming ‘smokefree’ by 31 March 2018.
To help reduce the number of people who smoke and the
To help reduce the number of people who smoke and the
serious illnesses associated with smoking, the trust has pledged
serious illnesses associated with smoking, the trust has pledged
for its hospitals and community sites to be completely ‘smokefree’.
for its hospitals and community sites to be completely ‘smokefree’.
Despite declines in smoking prevalence over recent decades, 18.7%
Despite declines in smoking prevalence over recent decades, 18.7%
of adults in the North East still smoke and tobacco use remains the
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Award winners show their LOVE
for Northumberland
The very best in community and
voluntary environmental work across
5 year old Oliver Jac
the county was celebrated at a special individual award
kson was one of thr
winners
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LOVE Northumberland awards event.
The awards shine the spotlight on the work that School recycling - Grace Darling Campus
individuals and groups do, largely in a voluntary
capacity, to keep their local areas green and clean,
day in and day out, right across Northumberland.
Nineteen groups, organisations, schools
and individuals were honoured with winner,
runner-up or highly commended awards
across eight categories.
Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended
the event at The Alnwick Garden, which was
hosted by local historian and TV presenter John Children’s project highly
Children’s project runner up -
Coast or countryside runner up Newsham Primary School
Grundy with awards presented by The Duchess commended - Morpeth All Saints
- Longhorsley Community Woodland
of Northumberland.
For a full list of the categories and results go
to www.northumberland.gov.uk/love
Historic flower park
scoops Lottery funding
A multi million pound cash boost from the
National Lottery will ensure Ashington’s historic
Hirst Park is restored to its former glory.
The County Council has scooped a
£2.29 million ‘Parks for People’ grant
from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The funding will ensure that the park is rejuvenated
and landscaped, a new play area developed and The project plans to deliver:
greenhouses and buildings restored to provide
A re-creation of the lost garden of Hirst, with links between the recreation ground
much improved public spaces.
and Flower Park opened up.
The National Lottery grant will be supported by
Horticultural training - including courses to help families grow their own vegetables.
contributions from the county council, the town
council and Ashington Leisure Partnership, Research activities and events to engage local people
bringing the total project value to £2.7m over
A play zone, including a water play feature and wildlife areas.
the next five years.
A community performance and interpretation space on the former site of the
The major improvements and activities are set
Woodhorn monument, telling the mining heritage story of the area.
to begin in 2018.
15Investment news
Recruitment
drive to boost
Northumberland’s
future workforce Kieran Little with Team
Leader Michelle Williams
Blindness
no barrier
to computer
whizz Kieran
Kieran Little, a 20 year old
visually impaired student,
has just commenced an
apprenticeship with the council
working in the Information
Over the Services department.
five years, thlast Kieran has been blind from birth but never
authority hase local let that stand in his way. While gaining good
on more than taken
Andy Johnson, Interim Director of Children’s Services,
Deputy Leader Councillor Wayne Daley with young apprentices GCSE’s, Kieran’s flair for all things IT had
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apprentices 00
already become evident. He then went on to
the Royal National College for the Blind in
The council has successfully launched a Hereford where he continued to build a hugely
impressive list of IT related qualifications.
recruitment drive for 160 apprentices, making
What Kieran really wanted next was a job in IT.
a £1.75million commitment to providing opportunities A three week work placement was set up for
for young people in the county. Kieran at the council, where he spent time with
colleagues from various departments within
The financial investment secures the future and experience while working towards achieving Information Services and had the chance to
placements across the organisation, in schools nationally recognised qualifications. try out a number of different roles using his
and with local employers. adaptive technologies. Staff were left ‘wowed’
After the first series of recruitment events across with Kieran’s skills and an apprenticeship offer
The apprenticeship programme offers the county in June over 750 people registered was made. Kieran will now work with several
apprenticeships from entry to degree level their interest. The Apprenticeships Team are teams as he gains new skills and makes use
and provides the opportunity to develop skills now busy matching applications to vacancies. of existing ones.
The initial work experience was
If you’re interested in an Apprenticeship at a brilliant help to me in finding that
Northumberland County Council please register there were IT jobs I could do and tasks
I could complete well. The chance to
your interest at www.northumberland.gov.uk/ now become a useful employee and
apprenticeships or call 01670 622104. grow in a busy IT environment means
so much to me. said Kieran
16Investment news
Bringing
decision Ambitious rail
making scheme remains
closer to
communities on track
The County Council’s new administration has emphasised
its ongoing commitment to reintroduce direct trains between
south-east Northumberland and central Tyneside.
Northumberland County
Passenger trains could be transporting thousands as 38 minutes, with several new or rebuilt
Council has introduced a new of residents a day along the 20 mile route stations along the route linking towns to key
committee structure to give between Ashington and Newcastle city centre. areas of employment, training and leisure
residents, town and parish The next stage of the Ashington, Blyth and
attractions as well as providing transport links
across the wider region and the UK.
councils a more active role and Tyne Line (GRIP 3) involves assessing and
selecting the most appropriate option that
greater say in decisions that delivers the council’s requirements and
Council lead
affect their local community. establishes the scheme can be delivered Peter Jackso
er
at the right cost. n said:
“We have a
Five new local area councils have been lways supp
Work towards starting Grip 3 is being progressed this ambitio orted
introduced replacing the four area committees secure futu u s proposal to
over the summer and a report prepared for re jobs and help
that were previously in place. growth acro
councillors to discuss in the autumn. the whole c ss
ounty.
The new councils have been divided up “While the
Reintroducing passenger services to the current re is still so
based on population and ward boundaries. until passe me way to
freight line could boost the local economy by nger trains go
They are: again, a gre are running
up to £70m with more than 380,000 people at deal of w
North Northumberland using the line every year by 2034. happening ork is
behind the
which has sc enes
Ashington & Blyth Commuters and shoppers could speed between the new
Ashington and the heart of Newcastle in as little administra
tion’s
Castle Morpeth full support
.”
Tynedale
Cramlington, Bedlington
and Seaton Valley
The area councils will:
• Ensure decisions affecting an area will
be made by local councillors who know
local issues
• Allow residents to have a greater say in
issues that affect them and their communities
• Meet monthly to consider planning
applications, road spending and petitions
• Coordinate the allocation of the Council’s
Community Chest grant fund
• Enable the Council to work with, and
communicate more closely with town
and parish councils
17Investment news
Happy couple first
to be married at
Alnwick’s new
wedding venue
It was the start of a new chapter – not only for
the bride and groom, but also for the building
where their wedding took place.
Simon and Heather Doherty’s ‘big day’ was
the first wedding to be held inside Alnwick’s
historic Northumberland Hall which has
recently undergone a full internal refurbishment.
At their wedding Mrs Doherty said they were
thrilled to have helped shape a little bit of local
history by becoming the first couple to get
married there.
Heather said: “We had a magical day. When
I took my first steps down the aisle, on my
father’s arm, I was blown away by how gorgeous
it all was. All of our family and friends thought
the venue was absolutely stunning. We’re so
grateful to everyone we know and love for
making it truly special.”
The Grade 1 Listed building, built in 1826 by
the third Duke of Northumberland, was recently
upgraded to make it more attractive for
weddings and events.
The Hall has had a full internal refurbishment
in keeping with its heritage with new lighting,
curtains and décor transforming the look and “ When
I
feel of the venue. A new catering style kitchen first ste took my
p
aisle I w s down the
has also been installed which makes the
preparation and service of meals much easier.
as blown
by how awa
gorgeou y
Simon said: “The beauty of the hall is that
it is so versatile. There is plenty of room for
seating, tables and dancing. It really lived up it all wa s
to our expectations. We had an absolutely s.”
fabulous day.”
The Hall can be used for a wide range of community functions including affordable weddings. For further information
ring the council’s ceremony co-ordination team Tel: 01670 602870 or email: alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk
18Investment
Community
news
Hexham House
now one of the finest
register offices in North
Work on a £1.5m scheme to restore Hexham House and create a
beautiful new wedding venue for the town is now in its final stages
with the venue on track to be opened to the public in September.
Hexham House is located within an award winning
park with superb views of Hexham Abbey
There are 7 luxury self-catering apartments in
the
house for guests to stay including a bridal suite
R esttoration work has been in-keeping
Restoration in keeping with
The interior of the house has undergone a majomajor Northumberland County Council will be holding
the heritage of the 18th Century house face-lift to convert it into a wedding complex, with a series of open evenings later in the summer
the creation of a new register office, two wedding so couples planning to get married can view the
ceremony rooms and seven luxury self-catering venue and meet and chat with members of the
holiday apartments complete with a bridal suite. Northumberland Wedding Co-ordination Team.
Hexham House is a Grade II listed building and Prices for a wedding ceremony in the House
is set to be one of the finest register offices in the range from £345-£395 Monday - Saturday
North of England providing a great opportunity and £500 on a Sunday or a Bank Holiday.
for couples who are looking for an elegant setting
that is also great value for money.
Bookings for weddings can be made through the council’s ceremony coordination team
Tel: 01670 602870 email: alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk
19Members’ Gallery
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Elected Members
Eileen Armstrong David Bawn John Beynon Steven Bridgett
(CON) (CON) (CON) (Independent)
Ponteland East & Morpeth North Morpeth Stobhill Rothbury
Stannington 07947 248220 07779 983699 07769 304288
07779 983276
Deirdre Campbell Eileen Cartie Gordon Castle Trevor Cessford
(LAB) (LAB) (CON) (CON)
Newsham Wensleydale Alnwick (2) Hexham Central
01670 355242 07789 942212 07919 112913 with Acomb
07779 983761
Terence Clark Bill Crosby Anne Dale Wayne Daley
(LAB) (BED IND) (Independent) (CON)
Amble Bedlington East Stocksfield and Cramlington
07779 983768 07779 983656 Broomhaugh North
01434 673326 07897 446773
Grant Davey Susan Davey Scott Dickinson Richard Dodd
(LAB) (LAB) (LAB) (CON)
Kitty Brewster Cowpen Druridge Bay Ponteland North
07757 566197 01670 369725 07825 035814 07769 304294
Christine Dunbar Susan Dungworth Liz Dunn Barry Flux
(CON) (LAB) (LAB) (CON)
Cramlington Hartley Lynemouth Cramlington West
Eastfield 0191 237 5531 07779 983685 07472 002538
07779 983663
Julie Foster Brian Gallacher Rupert Gibson Jeff Gobin
(LAB) (LAB) (CON) (LAB)
Stakeford Haydon Humshaugh Sleekburn
01670 825146 07769 304319 07966 257275 01670 822539
Lynne Grimshaw Allan Hepple Georgina Hill Cath Homer
(LAB) (LAB) (Independent) (CON)
Bothal Cramlington Berwick East Hexham East
07769 304301 South East 07753 749755 07766 924639
07769 304302
Colin Horncastle Ian Hutchinson Peter Jackson Veronica Jones
(CON) (CON) (CON) (CON)
South Tynedale Haltwhistle Ponteland South Ponteland West
07976 677305 07769 304303 with Heddon 07775 015075
07769 304304
20Members’ Gallery
Derek Kennedy Jim Lang Roderick Lawrie Dave Ledger
(Non Aligned)) (LAB) (CON) (LAB)
Hexham West Seaton with Norham and Choppington
01434 607669 Newbiggin West Islandshires 07920 701884
07748 684665 07779 983693
Robbie Moore Anthony Murray Kath Nisbet Nick Oliver
(CON) (CON) (LAB) (CON)
Alnwick (2) Wooler Croft Corbridge
07779 983751 01668 281062 07747 461251 07779 983742
Ken Parry Wendy Pattison Bernard Pidcock Mark Purvis
(LAB) (CON) (LAB) (LAB)
Hirst Longhoughton Holywell College
01670 855085 07779 983072 07769 304321 07739 613256
Karen Quinn Jeff Reid Guy Renner- Margaret Richards
(CON) (LD) Thompson (LAB)
Bywell Plessey (CON) Seghill with
07779 983073 01670 544113 Bamburgh Seaton Delaval
07779 983086 07779 983214
Lesley Rickerby John Riddle Malcolm Robinson Gregah Roughead
(LD) (CON) (BED IND) (CON)
South Blyth Bellingham Bedlington West Berwick West
07825 024299 07779 983506 07779 983080 with Ord
07779 983091
Glen Sanderson Catherine Alan Sharp Liz Simpson
(CON) Seymour (LD) (LAB)
Longhorsley (CON) Haydon Newbiggin
07730 979737 Berwick North and Hadrian Central and East
07779 983097 07759 665200 07775 005465
Gordon Stewart Ken Stow Mark Swinburn Ian Swithenbank
(CON) (CON) (CON) (LAB)
Prudhoe South Prudhoe North Cramlington Cramlington East
07779 983093 07779 983098 Village 07785 921212
07506 722998
Trevor Thorne David Towns Russ Wallace Jeff Watson
(CON) (CON) (BED IND) (CON)
Shilbottle Pegswood Bedlington Amble West
07769 304311 07779 983109 Central with Warkworth
07779 983775 07802 385367
Richard Gordon Webb Tom Wilson
TOTALS
Wearmouth (LAB) (LAB)
Conservative 33
(CON) Isabella Ashington Central
Labour 24
Morpeth Kirkhill 01670 365118 07557 354792
Liberal Democrats 3
07779 983789
Bedlington Independents 3
Non-Aligned/Independent 4
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What’s ON
August
Coquetfest
Coquetfest is a 4 day festival
of music, beach and food with
attractions for the whole family.
Druridge Bay Country Park.
www.coquetfest.co.uk.
Thursday 17 to
Sunday 20 August
Northumberland Wings
and Wheels Festival
Watch aircraft such as the
Spitfire and Hurricane performing Seahouses
for the crowds. Whilst on the Annual Lifeboat Fete
ground you’ll find an incredible and Family Fun Day
mix of super cars, classic cars, Fundraising day for Seahouses
vintage machines, live music RNLI, featuring a variety of stalls
and licensed bars. and amusements. The All
Single ticket: £12.00 Weather Lifeboat and Inshore
Eshott Airfield Lifeboat will be launching as
www.nwwf.live well as a display with the
Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August Coastguard Helicopter,
service calls permitting. Lindisfarne Festival 2017
Treemendous
FREE Admission Overlooking the stunning Holy
Towering over The Alnwick
Tel: 01665 720370 Island. 7 Stages, 100+ acts,
Garden these trees are mobile
Monday 28 August live music, workshops, camping,
and armed with an arsenal of
tree-mendous tree related street performers, stalls, street
Luna Cinema
humour. Part of a Lord of food & much more!
Alnwick Castle
the Rings inspired weekend. Weekend pass: £65.00
Watch a Harry Potter film under
FREE with entry to the Saturday pass: £45.00
the stars at Alnwick Castle.
Alnwick Garden For more information
Tickets available from
www.alnwickgarden.com www.lindisfarnefestival.com
www.alnwickcastle.com/events
Saturday 26 to Thursday 31 Aug to
Wednesday 30 to
Monday 28 August Sunday 3 September
Thursday 31 August
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September
Wonderfolk at Woodhorn
Unearth the Wonderfolk at
Woodhorn Museum. Join an
exciting and interactive quest
to unearth the lost world of the
Wonderfolk.
£2.00
10.30 - 5pm
www.experiencewoodhorn.com
Until Sunday 3 September
Hadrian’s Wall
Charity Walk October
This is a linear walk, taking in
Active Northumberland
some of the most spectacular
Kielder Marathon
sections of the Wall covering
The Active Northumberland
a distance of 17.5m/27k, from
Kielder Marathon route follows
Walltown to Chollerford. You
an almost entirely off-road course
choose the charity and get
around northern Europe’s largest
sponsorship. You’ll be given
Family Astronomy man-made lake, Kielder Water.
support throughout the day,
The Kielder Observatory team 10k: £25.00
and transport back to the start.
will whizz you and your children Half marathon: £32.00
£30 per ticket
through the universe with Marathon: £38.00
Tel: 0191 4133775
stunning visuals. Following Junior run: (child) £8.00
Saturday 9 September
the interactive talks, enjoy a www.kieldermarathon.com
tour of the observatory and Alnwick Food Festival Saturday 7 and
a lesson on how to use the A free, fun packed two day Sunday 8 October
telescopes. event with family entertainment
Tickets from £25 Autumn Art
including a funfair, face painting
www.kielderobservatory.org Why not try autumn art in
and gorgeous alpacas. There will
5pm - 6.30pm Northumberland National Park.
be chef demos, street food and
Saturdays throughout und
Go on a short walk around
local fresh produce.
the summer Walltown looking at the beautiful
www.alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk
colours and shapes in nature at
Saturday 16 and
Berwick Food this time of year. Then have a go
Sunday 17 September
and Beer Festival at making some nature inspired
A showcase of local food and River Dipping Delights hts art of your own.
drink with events celebrating the Find out what creepy-crawlies
wlies lurk Child: £5.00
culture and heritage of food in the in the hidden depths of the
he River Adults free
region. There’s a wide-ranging Breamish in the Ingram Valley.
alley. Tel: 01434 611505
programme of events throughout Bring wellies or old shoes to wear Friday 27 October
the Festival weekend. in the river. Aimed at families
lies with
Adult: £2.00 children 12 years and under.
der.
Under 12’s free 10.30am - 12 noon
www.berwickfoodandbeer and 1pm - 2.30pm
festival.co.uk www.northumberland
Friday 1 to nationalpark.org.uk/eventsents
Sunday 3 September Sunday 24 September
23YOU LIVE,
YOU LEARN
Whether you want to gain qualifications, learn new skills
or take up a hobby, look out for our 2017-18 course guide -
coming through your letter box soon.
ENROL NOW call 0345 600 6400
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