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A guide to social clubs and groups in north NorthumberlandAlnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785 Thursday, April 3 until Sunday, April 6: FurtherUpstix - The Pride of Place Theatre Festival.
Click here for more details.Monday, April 7: National Treasure: Book of Secrets (15, 124min). Treasure hunting adventure starring Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha. 4.15pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Tuesday, April 8: Playhouse Community Choir, in concert. The Playhouse's highly-acclaimed large choir directed by Peter Brown is fast gaining a reputation as the choir to hear. Exuberant and enthusiastic singing is matched with an imaginative programme of gospel rock, show songs, folk and world music and popular classics. 7.30pm. Tickets: £7, £6 conc.
Wednesday, April 9: The Diving Bell and The Butterfly
(12a, 112min). A deeply affecting film starring Mathieu Amalric. 2pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Wednesday, April 9: Charlie Wilson's War (15, 102min). A political satire starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Thursday, April 10: The Bucket List (15, 97min). Comedy drama starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. 2pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Thursday, April 10: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (15, 97min). Drama set during Romania's communist regime. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999Thursday, April 3: No Country For Old Men (15, 122min). Big success story of this year's Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor in a Supporting Role, this thriller stars Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones. 7.30pm. £4.50.
Friday, April 4: Sweeney Todd (18, 116min) Tale of notorious London barber Sweeney Todd. Directed by Tim Burton this Gothic film stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter. 7.30pm. £4.50.
Saturday, April 5: Homeward Bound plays Simon and Garfunkel, bringing to the stage the music and the memories of those times with songs such as The Boxer, Mrs Robinson, Bridge over Troubled Water and many more. 7.30pm. £15, £13.50 conc.
LIVE MUSICThursday, April 3: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Paul Donnelly (guitar) and Emma Fisk (violin). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.
Thursday, April 3: The Tanners Arms Unplugged. Acoustic night. Free. Contact 01665 602553.
Thursday, Apirl 3: Rothbury Accordion and Fiddle Club. Guest artist – Callum Wilson Band. At the Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Admission, members £2, visitors £3. Contact 01668 281307.
Friday, April 4: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Argentinian and European tango and waltzes with Tango Zapito - Penny Callow (cello) and Margot Hardman (accordion). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.
Saturday, April 5: Concert. A programme of sacred and secular works from the 16th century to the present day, sung unaccompanied by The Belford Singers at St James' Church, Morpeth. 7pm. £5. Contact the parish office on 01670 503326 or pay at the door.
Saturday, April 5: Live rock and folk night. Starring multi-talented group Netty Sneck. Support group will be Piddlers' Pot. At the Creighton Hall, Embleton. 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.50. Contact 01665 576791 or pay at the door.
Thursday, April 10: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Nick Pride (guitar) and Paul Armstrong (double bass). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.
EVENTSFriday, April 4: Ventriloquist Act. Act featuring Joe, the dashing knight and his lady wife at Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.
Saturday, April 5: Northumbrian Market. At Alnwick Market Place. 9am–4pm.
Saturday, April 5: Birds of Prey. Demonstrations and hands-on action from the Kielder Birds of prey at Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6: Fairy Trail for Children. Concealed within Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens are the mini model Victorian fairies which promise a fun sticker to those who can find them. From 10am. Adults £6.50, conc £5.20, children £3.30, family £16.30. EH members free. Contact 01661 881636.
Monday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 9: Magic and Spells. Magic Myrtle -magic/spells by the ghost of Harry Potter fame at Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.
Monday, April 7: Wildlife meeting. Northumberland Wildlife Trust Coquetdale Group's AGM at Jubilee Hall, Rothbury, followed by members' own contributions and discussion. 8pm.
Monday, April 7: 1st Class Cards. A new club designed for all skill levels of card making and also to give new crafters the opportunity to try a new hobby without the financial outlay. At The Centre in Fenkle Street every alternate Monday (starting this Monday) between 7pm–9pm. £1.50 a session, covering all materials for each project. Just bring scissors, ruler, pencil, pair of tweezers and work mat or similar. Limited spaces on a first come first served basis. Booking essential, contact Dianne on 01665 510603.
Tuesday, April 7: Hogwarts Characters. Meet some famous faces from the Harry Potter books at Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.
Wednesday, April 9: Tour of the House. A guided tour round Cragside House by the houses' expert volunteers before it opens to visitors. 11am–12.30pm. £5pp + normal admission charge. Booking essential on 01669 620333 ext 7. Suitable for 7+years. Meet at front of house.
EXHIBITIONSAlnwick Playhouse: Until Saturday, April 19: Members' Spring Exhibition – Bondgate Gallery. Show of works from members old and new. 10am–4pm. Free.
Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate Alnwick, 01665 605847: Until Sunday, April 27, More Questions than Answers. Bailiffgate is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Belford Craft Gallery. Until April 10, collage & painting from Sarah Wigham. In the Courtyard Gallery. Also show of local work including crafts, pottery, wood turning, textiles and paintings. Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm (closed for lunch). Open all day on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm. Closed on Mondays.
Coquetdale Arts Centre, Front Street, Rothbury. 01669 621557. Gallery re-opens on Saturday, April 5 with show of work with Brenda Swan. Centre is still open for classes.
Crown Studio Gallery, Bridge Street, Rothbury. 01669 622890. Until Sunday, May 4 – Seeing the Wood and the Trees: Exhibition of new work by Lynda Taylor, Caroline Temple and Ruth Chalmers. Also exhibition of work by gallery owners Lynda and Graham Taylor. Open daily 9am to 5pm except Wednesdays.
The Bakehouse Gallery, Prudhoe Street, Alnwick. 01665 602277. Featuring original art, glasswork, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm.
The Framehouse and Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth. 01665 830600. Work from many of the area's leading artists always on display. The Fine Art of Printmaking, an exhibition of traditional and contemporary hand-made prints runs until Sunday, March 30. Ring for further details and opening hours (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
WALKSWednesday, April 9: Join The Northern Kites Project for a 2½ hour guided walk to look for red kites while exploring the beautiful Northumberland countryside at Ingram. Uneven terrain so walking boots/outdoor clothing recommended. Not suitable for children under 8. All other children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Limited numbers, please book 0191 4961555.
Wednesday, April 9: Nature Walk. A 1½ hour walk along a stretch of the River Till with wildlife officer Anthony Johnson to discover the wildlife that inhibits the area. 10.30am and 12.30pm. £2pp. To book, call the Fenton Centre on 01668 216216.
Wednesday, April 9: Walk to find out more about red kits in the Ingram area run by Northern Kites. Meet at 10am at Ingram Visitor Centre. The walk is free but numbers are limited and booking is essential. Contact Northern Kites on 0191 496 1555.
Wednesday, April 9: Holy Island sand dune and shore. This walk goes through the sand dunes to the isolated beaches on the eastern shore of Holy Island. Birds, plants, seals, views and local history are all evident. The walk is moderate and at safe crossing times. Everyone welcome, just turn up in suitable footwear. At the main car park at Holy Island at village exit. From 10am–noon. Safe crossing time: 8.30am–3.45pm. £7, Children under 12 free. Telephone: 01289 389225.
Thursday, April 10: The Wonder of Water. Guided walk for children/families at Cragside through the wonderful landscape created by Lord Armstrong, exploring his ingenious use of water. Free. 1.30pm–3.30pm. Normal admission charge applies. Booking essential on 01669 620333 ext 7. Suitable 4+years. Steep terrain, strong shoes required.
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 1pm 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 1.30pm, short 2pm. Meet Cheviot Centre. Contact Marjory Tharne on 01289 301774.
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