RELATED FEATURES
- Guide to attractions in Northumberland
- A guide to groups and social clubs in north Northumberland

STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, August 28: The Incredible Hulk (12a;112min) – Superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. Starring Edward Norton and Liv Tyler. 2.30pm, tickets £5, £4 conc.

Thursday, August 28: In Search of a Midnight Kiss (15; 100min). Independent comedy-romance following the plight of man who has suffered the most miserable years of his life. 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4 conc.

Friday, August 29: Tribute to Atlantic Jazz. An ensemble put together by saxophonist James Russell and Jim Corry celebrating the record label that in the 1960s and early 70's embraced the period of soul jazz. 7.30pm tickets £12, £11 conc.

Saturday, August 30: Lemington Male Voice Choir.The choir (approx 80-strong) make their second visit to Alnwick this year with their special guest soprano Naomi Harvey who has worked with the English National Opera, Wexford Festival Opera, English Touring Opera, European Chamber Opera, Crystal Clear Opera and the English Bach Festival, to name a few. 7.30pm tickets £8.

Wednesday, September 3: The Visitor (15, 106min). Comedy drama starring Richard Jenkins and Haaz Sleiman. 7.30pm tickets £5, £4.50 conc.

Thursday, September 4: The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular - The Rat Pack Trio. A fun-filled extravaganza featuring the greatest music of the 20th century including Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more favourites. 7.30pm tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.


The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Friday, August 29: Priceless (12a, 104min). Romantic comedy starring Audrey Tatou and Gad Elmaleh. 7.30pm tickets £4.50.

Saturday, August 30, Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5: Mamma Mia! (PG, 108min). Film of the Abba inspired musical starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper and Stellan Skarsgård. 7.30pm tickets £4.50.


LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, August 28: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Mike Bowman (keys) and Dave Kerridge (sax and flute). Music at intervals 7pm-10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Friday, August 29: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Frankie and her poodle Po Po bring you continental chic and Parisian musettes with Helen Kane as Frankie Chalet (accordion and vocal). Music at intervals 7pm-10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31: Music festival. Free festival with signed and unsigned top quality musicians and artists. At the Sportsman Hotel, Embleton.

Monday, September 1: Live folk music session. At The Blue Bell, Belford. Starts 8pm. Free.

Thursday, September 4: The Tanners Arms Unplugged. Acoustic night. Free. Contact 01665 602553.

Thursday, September 4: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Giles Strong (guitar) and Graham Handy (trumpet and fugelhorn). Music at intervals 7pm-10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.


EVENTS

Friday, August 29: Outdoor theatre. Shakespeare's classic – A Winter's Tale – performed by Rain or Shine Theatre at Belsay Hall. Bring chairs and picnics. Gates open at 6.45pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Adults £12, conc and children £10. To book contact 01661 881636.

Saturday, August 30: Viking re-enactment. Vikings from noon-4pm. Fete with stalls, cream teas, tombola, bric-a-brac, barbecue and Viking fancy dress competition. 2pm-4pm. At St Paul's Church fete, North Sunderland.

Saturday, August 30: Swarland Show. Traditional village show with events and activities for all the family. For more information contact Dawn Osmotherley on 01670 787046.

Saturday, August 30: Church Fete. Craster St. Peter the Fisherman Church Fete. Stalls include cakes, plants and produce, books, kippers, bric-a-brac and tombola. At Craster Boathouse. Noon-4pm. Refreshments. From 10.30am.

Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31: Georgian Picnic Weekend. Costumed duo Hautbois perform music and songs from the period and a pair of duellists demonstrate a Georgian duel. At Belsay Hall. From 11am. Adults £6.50, conc £5.20, children £3.30, family £16.30, EH members free. Contact 01661 881636.

Sunday, August 31: Pets in the Park. People's Animal Rescue and Re-Housing Team hold the sixth Pets in the Park event. Featuring sponsored dog walk and opportunity to see cats and dogs. At Druridge Bay Country Park. From 10am. For more information on the event or the sponsored dog walk, contact 01665 711451 or 01670 739112.

Sunday, August 31: Farmers Market. Opportunity to buy fresh locally grown produce and meat as well as mouthwatering cakes, bread and pastries and herbal products. At The Maltings, Berwick. 10am–2pm. Free.

Monday, September 1: Talk. Ray Lowden talks to Coquetdale Members' Group about Falcons, Eagles and Owls. In the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury. 8pm. Group Members free, non members £2.

Monday, September 1 to Sunday, September 7: St Cuthbert's Festival. Series of outdoor activities throughout north Northumberland including guided walks on sections of St Cuthbert's Way. Contact Berwick Borough Council on 01289 330044.

Monday, September 1 & Wednesday, September 3 to Monday, September 8: Magic Myrtle. Magic by the ghost of Harry Potter fame. At Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.

Tuesday, September 2: Hogwarts Characters. Come and meet some famous faces from the Harry Potter books. At Alnwick Castle. Contact 01665 510777.


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. Walk this Way, a journey through Northumberland. Until August 31. New exhibition –Lest We Forget – starts September 5. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Belford Craft Gallery. Hand-made furniture and sculptures in wood from Olaf Eccleston, until September 3. New exhibition, paintings and life drawings by J Calver and K Wilson, starts September 6. 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 Tony Montague. New exhibition by Malcolm Coils starts in September. 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. Runs from Saturday August 23, to Sunday, September 28. Open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday & Tuesday but open on bank holidays). No longer serving refreshments. Contact Mick or Amanda for further details and opening hours.

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

Friday, August 29: Guided walk. A moderate walk exploring Holy Island's sand dune and shore. 10am–noon. Meet at main car park at Holy Island at village exit. Everyone is welcome, wear suitable footwear. Adults £7, children under 12 free. Contact 01289 389225.

Tuesday, September 2: The Tors. A six-hour strenuous walk around the hills of the College Valley. 10am. £8. Contact 0191 2572601 or visit www.walknorthumbria.co.uk

Wednesday, September 3: Guided walk. A moderate walk exploring Holy Island's harbour. 10am-11am. Meet at main car park at Holy Island at village exit. Everyone welcome, wear suitable footwear. Adults £4, children under 12 free. Contact 01289 389225.

Wednesday, September 3: Guided walks. Nature Walks led by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust. 10.30am and 12.30pm starts. £2pp. Contact The Fenton Centre on 01668 216216 or visit www.fentoncentre.com

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.