News – Northumberland Day

Northumberland Day to be UK’s First ‘Virtual’ County Day

18th March 2020

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Communities to be knit together, to help boost inclusion Northumberland Day’s organisers have issued a statement with regard to this year’s activity, regrettably having to postpone some elements but also…

Northumberland Day Launches Its Own CD!

28th January 2020

Jane Hunt

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The countdown to this year’s Northumberland Day – Sunday May 24 – has begun in style, with a unique Northumberland Day CD produced by the organisers, to sum up everything…

‘Northumbies Award’ Finalists Prepare to Head to Alnwick

7th August 2019

Jane Hunt

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The shortlist for the 2019 Northumbie Awards has been announced, with finalists coming from Norham in the north of Northumberland, to Haydon Bridge in the south west. Finalists, who all…

Northumberland Day Flag Challenge Seeks Parish Participation

21st July 2019

Jane Hunt

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Northumberland Day is launching a major new initiative for 2020, which will both increase parish participation and awareness of Northumberland Day, but also help them make the most of the…

Northumberland Day 2019’s Up for 4 Awards

20th July 2019

Jane Hunt

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The Northumberland Day 2019 PR campaign has become the most nominated campaign at the CIPR PRide Awards NW 2019, being shortlisted in four different categories. The campaign devised and delivered…

Northumberland Day in Tynedale – and Spain!

26th May 2019

Jane Hunt

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Northumberland Day celebrations in Tynedale will see Langley Castle Hotel offering tours of its battlements conducted by knights in shining armour, plus the opportunity to have a photo taken in…

Northumberland Day Organisers Flag Up How to Show Pride in the County

26th May 2019

Jane Hunt

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Northumberland Day organisers have been raising awareness and stirring up local pride, getting out and about with their ‘Rather Big Northumberland Day’ flag. First stop for the flag was…

Cumbrian Sewing Star Creates Northumberland Day Mascot

26th May 2019

Jane Hunt

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The county day celebration, Northumberland Day, has launched a mascot and ambassador in the form of a cute little guy called ‘Northumbear’ – a delightful, jointed mohair teddy bear designed…

Alnwick Food & Drink Hero Pushes Boat Out for Northumberland Day

4th May 2019

Jane Hunt

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A Taste of Northumbria in Alnwick is leading the way when it comes to showing food producers across the county how to celebrate Northumbrian produce as part of Northumberland Day.…

Northumberland Day Design Gains Stamp of Approval

30th April 2019

Jane Hunt

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A child whose design for a Northumberland Day stamp was this year to be produced as official Royal Mail postage, is still being recognised by the Northumberland Day organisers, even…