24th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do., Food | No Comments
Worth a look if you enjoy a book. Now in it’s 4th year and growing, lots going on all week for everyone. I’m particularly looking forward to Friday when there are some food and horticulture events. http://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/home/ Read the full post
14th April 2010 | Dee's Diary, Food, Southlands Farm News | No Comments
Thanks to Mr “B—-y” Fox we have been without chickens since Christmas, but I promised myself I would wait till spring and brave it and get some more. My aim had been to adopt some battery hens. Sadly due to the change in rules of housing battery hens (Well done Compassion in World Farming Read the full post
14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Slaley is just 10 minutes South of Hexham, so not a big trek, last year was the 150th and they made a big do of it, so this year should be good. www.slaleyshow.org.uk Read the full post
14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Held at the Rochester Showground this is another traditional Northumbrian agricultural show, full of local flavour and character. Read the full post
14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
“This is the biggest sheep show in England, and a very important venue for the breeders of Blackface Sheep. All will be more than welcome to join the farmers and locals at this traditional shepherds show.” You could have a look at Vindolanda while you are there. Read the full post
13th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
A great show, always a good day out. A traditional upland farmers show with lots of character. The third weekend in August. Read the full post
12th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Nostalgia, romance, steam engines, organs, rides, boiled sweets and candyfloss. it’s all here, a great show, 2nd weekend in June. See you there! Read the full post
12th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Terrier racing, Lawnmower racing and a beer tent, what more could you want from a proper Northumbrian village show? We have been many times, a greeat day oot, not to be missed. Don’t be in a hurry as it’s single track roads around Kirkheaton which can lead to minor gridlock on the show d Read the full post
12th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Last year was cancelled due to the weather, so this year should be a belter. this is a proper farmers show with loads of character. Expected attractions are: Giant Bale Stacking, Inter Hunt Challenge, A Giant Rocket, Sledge Slalom, Pony Club Games, Vintage Buses – As seen on Heartbeat, trave Read the full post
12th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments
Late May Bank Holiday Monday, this is a great show. It’s big enough to spend all day at, and bearing in mind that it is early in the season, stockmen have to work hard to get their animals looking as good as they do. they are expecting 25,000 to turn up so get there early. ... Read the full post
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