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May 2019
Northumberland County Show
One of Northumberland Day's 'Northumbie' Award sponsors - the Northumberland County Show - will be complementing Northumberland's Day's programme of community and food and drink celebration, within it beloved rural showcase that highlights everything that is great about the remarkable county. Held at Bywell near Stocksfield on 27th May, this is the best family day out this Bank Holiday weekend. The theme of the County Show this year is woodland and forests, with loads of fun things to do to…
Find out more »Rothbury: Annual Street Fair
The annual Rothbury Street Fair will take place the day after Northumberland Day, on May 27th, when all the festivities will take over the high street in the lovely Northumberland town of Rothbury. There will be a mass of things to do for families, from bungee jump, go-karts and giant water balls, to tapping the feet to the music of local bands, a brand new dog show, and stalls full of arts and crafts items, clothing and delicious street food.
Find out more »St Michael and All Angels Church Fete, Ingram
A church fete will be held in Ingram Village Hall on Monday May 27, allowing visitors to browse stalls carrying everything from homemade produce to plants. There will be a tombola and raffle, games for all the family and delicious tea and cakes. Everyone is welcome, so discover what life is like in Ingram Village this Northumberland Day weekend. Local accommodation can be found at ingram-house.com. Email ingramhousebookings@gmail.com
Find out more »Northumberland Day Creative Cafe
As its celebration of Northumberland Day 2019, Headway Arts is staging a free Creative Cafe featuring local artist Sheila Biggs. Anyone can drop in and have a go at creating nautical-themed appliqué which illustrates the journey of William Smith, the local Blyth man who discovered the South Shetland Islands (Antarctica). There will also be plenty of tea to sup in good Northumbrian tradition! Headway Arts won our 'Best Designed Event' Northumbie award in 2018, so know a thing or two…
Find out more »Creative Community Workshop Drop-in
This workshop is specifically for people with autism, no matter what age. The workshop will be run by the Headway Arts team - winners of our Northumbie Award for 'Best Designed Event' in 2018 and will allow participants to make colourful carnival items for the forthcoming Blyth Regatta. Please try to let Headway Arts if you intend coming along to this drop-in session. You can call 01670 351962 or email hello@headwayarts.co.uk
Find out more »Family-Friendly Drop-in Creative Workshops
Three family-friendly drop-in workshops, each lasting two hours, are being staged at Headway Arts, with all allowing you to show your creative flair and contribute a piece of artwork that can be used in the carnival creative for Blyth Regatta. You do not need to book, but please try to tell the team you are going along, by emailing hello@headwayarts.co.uk or calling 01670 351962. The first workshop is being held as below.
Find out more »How to Make a Puffin
The wonderful Amble Pin Cushion in Amble-by-the-Sea - which you will be able to pick out thanks to a window themed around Northumberland and puffins - will be holding demos in the art of how to make an adorable felt puffin with just a needle, a few skills and one of its must-have puffin kits. Demos will run all day and there will be money off the kits for those who just have to go home and make a puffin…
Find out more »Family-Friendly Creative Workshops
Three family-friendly drop-in workshops, each lasting two hours, are being staged at Headway Arts, with all allowing you to show your creative flair and contribute a piece of artwork that can be used in the carnival creative for Blyth Regatta. You do not need to book, but please try to tell the team you are going along, by emailing hello@headwayarts.co.uk or calling 01670 351962. The second workshop is being held as below. The third follows in the afternoon and the…
Find out more »Jump Aboard LV50!
Step back in time by heading to Blyth's South Harbour, to get on board a vessel with many stories to tell, during an exquisite open day, managed by people passionate about their vessel and her role in modern-day Northumberland - the Friends of LV50. LV50 is a splendid vessel, built in 1879 and the last all-wooden light vessel constructed for Trinity House, to help keep ships safe in some of the roughest waters around the UK. Going aboard will help…
Find out more »Family-Friendly Creative Workshop
Three family-friendly drop-in workshops, each lasting two hours, are being staged at Headway Arts, with all allowing you to show your creative flair and contribute a piece of artwork that can be used in the carnival creative for Blyth Regatta. You do not need to book, but please try to tell the team you are going along, by emailing hello@headwayarts.co.uk or calling 01670 351962. The third workshop is being held as below. The second precedes it, in the morning, and…
Find out more »June 2019
Free Showing of ‘Mr Turner’
The Northumberland Day celebrations in Norham Village will include a free showing of the Mike Leigh film, Mr Turner. Norham Church will be the location for the showing, adding atmosphere as well as the sense of place that Norham will deliver.
Find out more »May 2021
Northumberland Folk
Museums Northumberland presents ‘Northumberland Folk’, a series of four new exhibitions by illustrator Jonny Hannah. Discover some of Northumberland’s strangest stories and most curious characters through Jonny’s extraordinary paintings and prints. The vast array of Northumbrian stories you will see illustrated in the exhibitions have been drawn from our museum collections, inspired by our heritage buildings and contributed to the project by members of our communities. This visual ballad from the borderland delves into Northumbrian piping lore and…
Find out more »Amble Pin Cushion: Crafting a Great Northumberland Celebration
The Amble Pin Cushion is always a hub of inspiration on Northumberland Day, with a window full of red and yellow joy and craft pieces that help you celebrate the county by getting in touch with your creative side. Do pop in and see the array of materials that the award-winning shop can offer to those who love to craft, sew, crochet, embroider and more. You can also post your Letter to Northumbear there! Keep an eye out for workshops,…
Find out more »Northumbrian & Proud
Learn more about local songwriter Jackie Davidson's latest album, Northumbrian and Proud. The songs are a celebration of the culture and history of our county, inspired by real historical events and Jackie’s own personal history. From historic battles to the meandering North Tyne river, the songs on Northumbrian and Proud pay tribute to our wonderful county. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom and in conversation with Jackie. You will be emailed details of how to join the event…
Find out more »Northumberland Folk
Museums Northumberland presents ‘Northumberland Folk’, a series of four new exhibitions by illustrator Jonny Hannah. Discover some of Northumberland’s strangest stories and most absorbing characters through Jonny’s extraordinary paintings and prints. The exhibition will introduce lesser-known folk tales and curious customs, past and present, real and imagined, with tours at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The vast array of Northumbrian stories you will see illustrated in the exhibitions have been drawn from our museum collections, inspired by…
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