STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, September 11: The Move – featuring Trevor Burton and Bev Bevan. Formed by Ace Kefford and Trevor Burton, The Move became one of the best and most significant bands of the late 60s. Their singles included Blackberry Way and Night Of Fear. 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.

Friday, September 12: Hic! or The Entire History of Wine (abridged). A lighthearted history of wine and wine-making, informative and entertaining, brought dramatically to life by a wealth of anecdotes and quotations from wine lovers both real and fictitious. Written and performed by British actor Julian Curry. The performance is followed by a wine-tasting event. 7.30pm. Tickets: £14, £13 conc show & wine-tasting event. Tickets limited as show is in the studio.

Saturday, September 13: Edith Piaf: A celebration of a legend - with Tina May and her musicians. Worldwide acclaimed vocalist Tina May brings to life the music of France's most beloved entertainer. 7.30pm. Tickets: £16, £15 conc.

Sunday, September 14: Studio Jazz. The first of a series of occasional jazz club evenings in the NTC Studio Theatre at The Playhouse featuring host seven-piece band All That Jazz under the direction of Ray Thompson. 8pm. Tickets: £6, £5 conc.

Tuesday, September 16: Country Voices – Northumberland Theatre Company. An engaging comedy drama from the NTC. A feast of stories, some hilarious, some tragic, breathing life back into the words, songs and stories of a Northumbrian farming family and a way of life lost in the wake of the First World War. 7.30pm. Tickets: £11, £10 conc.

Wednesday, September 17: These Things Do Happen – NTC. Winner of London Weekend Television Plays on Stage Award, this is the companion piece to Country Voices (Sept 16). An honest, affectionate and often hilarious close-up of farming life in Northumberland in the 1930s and 1940s, narrated by a tractor! 7.30pm. Tickets: £11, £10 conc.

Thursday, September 18: Female Agents (Les Femmes de l'Ombre) (15, 120min). Gripping classic style war thriller set in 1944. Starring Sophie Marceau, Laura Smet, Julie Depardieu, Maya Sansa, and Moritz Bleibtreu. French film with English subtitles. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.

The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13: Autumn Arts at The Maltings. A two-day programme of arts workshops, exhibitions and events with opportunities for everyone to come along and try their hand for free. More information from The Maltings Box Office on 01289 330999 or visit http://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/

Saturday, September 13: The Chronicles Of Narnia:Prince Caspian (PG,
144min). Fantasy adventure starring Ben Barnes, Georgia Henley, Skandar
Keynes, William Moseley. 7.30pm. £4.50.

Sunday, September 14: Open Mic/OpenArt. Musicians' Open Mic gives local people the opportunity to try out their musical skills in front of a live audience. Alongside Open Mic in the bar there's OpenArt. From 7.30pm. Free.

Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19: The Dark Knight (12a, 152min). Comic book thriller starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. 7.30pm. £4.50.


LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, September 11: Rothbury Roots. Music duo Megson, who are described as the crowning jewels of the contemporary folk scene. Supported by Gareth Davies-Jones. At Queens Head Hotel, Rothbury. From 8pm. To book tickets in advance, £7, contact 01669 620470. For more information visit www.rothburyroots.net

Thursday, September 11: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Ray Thompson (keys), Ron Creasey (trumpet and fugelhorn) and Kirsteen Grey (double bass). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Friday, September 12: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Beautiful arrangements of self-penned and traditional Northumbrian music with Andrew Watchorn (Northumbrian pipes) and Margaret Watchorn (fiddle). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Wednesday, September 17: Northumbria Music Session. At the Fleece Inn, Alnwick. 7.30pm. Contact Adrian Ions on 01665 606033.

Thursday, September 18: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Rod Sinclair (guitar). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.


EVENTS

Saturday, September 13: Leek Show. Craster Village Leek Show. Doors open 2pm. The Memorial Hall. Admission 20p.

Saturday, September 13: Bamburgh Show. The annual community celebration takes place at The Pavilion beneath Bamburgh Castle. It features flowers, cookery and all the usual sections as well as a pet show. Children's activities start at 1pm. Viewing of exhibits in The Pavilion from 2pm. Entry is £1 for adults, under 16s free. Contact Judy Cowan on 01668 214584 or visit www.bamburgh.org.uk

Saturday, September 13: Marine Mammals/Birds of North Sea. A four to five-hour boat trip from Seahouses (no landing) looking for seals, cetaceans and birds with the Northumbria Mammal Group. Weather permitting. Time depending on tides. Members £25, non-members £30 (inc membership fee). Booking essential on 0191 2132647.

Saturday, September 13: Longframlington and Brinkburn Show. This show, still going after more than 25 years, features classes for fruit, vegetables, flowers, cookery, handicraft and photography. Tea served and traditionally there is an auction of exhibits at the end of the show. At Longframlington Memorial Hall. 2pm–5pm. Contact Simon Hadden on 0191 2752051 or 01665 570023 (evenings).

Saturday, September 13: Holy Island Autumn Day Tours. Autumn is the best season for seeing birds on the island. On a typical day tour you should see large numbers of waders and duck, the only flock of pale-bellied Brent geese on the British mainland. £50pp for a full day's guided birdwatching and afternoon tea. Contact Mark Winter of Birdwatch Northumbria for further details on 01670 783451 or visit www.birdwatchnorthumbria.co.uk

Sunday, September 14: Open Garden at Newton Hall, Newton-on-the-Moor, Alnwick in aid of the British Red Cross. Teas by Felton WI, cakes, plants, Christmas decoration cones, plus Tribal Fusion ladies dance group. 2pm–6pm. Adults £3. Contact 01669 621515.

Sunday, September 14: Vintage Car Show. A wide array of vintage cars from the North East Pre-War Austin Club on display with models ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s. At Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. From 11am. £6.50 adults, £5.20 conc, £3.30 children, £16.30 family. English Heritage members free.

Sunday, September 14: Sheep Dog Trial. Harbottle Show Open Sheep Dog Trial at Sharperton Edge. For more information contact Dawn Watson on 01669 650215 or email dawnwatson@harbottle.net

Sunday, September 14: Car Boot Sale at The Fenton Centre, Wooler. Pitches £5 car, £7 van, earliest set up 9.30am. Open 11am–3pm. Free admission to buyers. More information contact 01668 216216 or visit www.fentoncentre.com

Sunday, September 14: Respect For All. Entertainment in Alnwick Market Place featuring local bands, DJ-ing, climbing tower, archery, graffiti art and much more. Lionheart Radio will also be broadcasting live. 11am–4pm.

Tuesday, September 16: Rehearsals by Alnwick Stage Musical Society for its next production Wild Wild Women. New members welcome. At Alnwick South School. 7.30pm.

Thursday, September 18: Warkworth and District Flower Club. Mrs Lynda Fraser presents 'dancing with flowers'. At the Memorial Hall, Warkworth. 7.30pm.

Thursday, September 18 to Saturday, September 20: Live theatre. Warkworth Drama Group presents Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious comedy "Living Together". In Warkworth Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £4 Thursday. £5 Friday and Saturday, available from N&F Young Decorating Supplies, Amble, and Warkworth Post Office. Also via mail order, see www.warkworthdrama.org.uk


SIGHTSEEING

Alnwick Sightseeing Tour. Open-top vintage bus tour of Alnwick town and its beautiful surrounding countryside. 35-40 minute tour with detailed live commentary. Tour starts at Greenwell Road (behind the Playhouse) every hour on the hour from 11am-4pm. Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Adults £5, children (5-14) £2, conc and U5s free. Tickets valid all day. Contact 01665 603022.


EXHIBITIONS

Alnwick Playhouse. Bolwell Andrews Retrospective. Until Saturday, September 27. This exhibition hopes to capture some of the highlights of Bolwell's time in Northumberland as a tribute to a friend of many and a past chairman of the Alnwick District Arts Association.

Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, 01665 605847. Lest We Forget. Until October 19. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Belford Craft Gallery. Paintings and life drawings by J Calver and K Wilson. Until September 20. Main gallery also open. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–12.30pm & 2pm–5pm. Saturday 10am–5pm. Sunday 1pm–5pm.

Coquetdale Arts Centre, Front Street, Rothbury, 01669 621557. Exhibition by Malcolm Coils. Display of work by members including Joe Hush, Michael Ewart, Ken Spencer and others. Also Saturday classes. Opening times Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.

The Framehouse and Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth. Gallery, picture framing, 01665 830600. Ken Spencer: New Works. Ken returns for his second solo exhibition of impressive acrylic works on canvas. Until Sunday, September 28. Open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday & Tuesday but open on bank holidays).

The Glendale Gallery, Florin of Wooler, 3 High Street, Wooler, 01668 283700. Iain Duncan's photos of Northumberland. Until Sunday, August 31. Open Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday noon–4pm.


WALKS

Sunday, September 14: Charity Walks. Walks to raise funds for NSPCC Childline. Four walks in the Northumberland National Park. The first is a strenuous 12-mile challenge. Entry £7.50, registration times 9am-11am. The second is a 6-mile intermediate. Entry £5 or £10 per family (2 adults and 2 children) registration times, 9am-1pm. Also two short, easy walks around Wooler Common. Entry £5 per family, registration times 9am-1.30pm grade. All registrations at the Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler. All walks end there too. All entrants will be given goodie bags and T-shirts. Contact 01668 282467.

Wednesday, September 17: Guided Walk. A moderate walk exploring Holy Island's harbour. Everyone welcome, wear suitable footwear. 10am–11am. Meet at main car park at village exit. Safe crossing times 7.30am-2.45pm. £4, under 12s free. Contact 01289 389225.

Alnwick Health Walks (Long). Every Wednesday at 10am from Alnwick Tourist Information Centre, Market Place. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Alnwick Health Walks (Intermediate). First and third Wednesday at 10am from Alnwick TIC. One-hour walk. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Alnwick Health Walks (Starter). Every Wednesday at 10am from Alnwick TIC. Maximum 30 minutes. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Amble Health Walks. Every Tuesday at 1.30pm from Amble Tourist Information Centre. Starter and intermediate. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Belford Health Walks. Long walk Monday, 3pm. Meet at Market Cross. Shorter walk Monday, 1.30pm. Meet at Bell View Resource Centre. Contact Marjory Tharne on 01289 31774.

Hadston Health Walks (Starter). Every Wednesday at 1pm from Hadston House. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Rothbury Health Walks (Starter). First, third and fifth Friday of every month at 10.30am from Rothbury TIC. Long walks on second and fourth Friday at 10.30am. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Seahouses Health Walks. Every Monday at 2pm. Meet at the Resource Centre. Contact Marjory Tharne on 01289 301774.

Wooler Health Walks. Every Thursday, long and shorts walks both 1.30pm. Meet Cheviot Centre.