Archive for the Local News Category

Kielder Marathon

19th February 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do., Local News, Southlands Farm News | No Comments

This year will be the first Kielder Marathon is going to be on Sunday 7th October, it is limited to 1000 runners and entries close on the 12th of March. It looks like huge fun and had I not made a pledge never to do anything like it again at the end of the Great North ... Read the full post

Hedley Barrel Race

19th February 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do., Local News | No Comments

Looking for something to do on Easter Monday, this could be very good spectator sport! The Feathers Inn Read the full post

Chesters Walled Garden, the end of an era……….

8th July 2009 | Events, places to go & things to do., Local News | No Comments

It is very sad news that Chesters Walled Garden (incorporating Hexham Herbs) is to close next May. Susie White has spent the last 23 years creating something very special, and a lot of our visitors have enjoyed the garden during their stays here. Here is a link to a local BBC report on the closure: Read the full post

The Art Tour

6th July 2009 | Charles' Rants, Local News | No Comments

The Art Tour is upon us again, it is a wonderful way to visit local artists in their studios and see their art in it’s original context. If you are interested the site is http://www.networkartists.org.uk/art_tour.php and a PDF brochure can be found here: http://www.networkartists.org.uk/pdf/20 Read the full post

Fairtrade Hadrian’s Wall Project

25th February 2009 | Local News | No Comments

We have just joined  the Fairtrade Hadrian’s Wall project which is trying to make the Hadrian’s Wall corridor into a Fairtrade zone. their website says: Read the full post

What’s On?

28th February 2008 | Charles' Rants, Local News | No Comments

A very good resource for what’s going on. "What’s on" This is the local council notice board, and has most things on it. Read the full post

The Art Tour

20th January 2008 | Local News | No Comments

If you are planning a holiday in between the 8th of June and the 13th of July and are interested in art, The Art Tour should not be missed: “Studios will be open on the following Sundays: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June; 6th, 12th and 13th July.Over 70 artists open their studios for the benefit Read the full post

Farmers Market

20th January 2008 | Charles' Rants, Local News | No Comments

9.00am – 1.30pm Hexham Market Place – Second and Fourth Saturday of the month. Bellingham Town Hall – First Saturday of the month. Read the full post

 

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