STAGE/FILMAlnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785 Tonight: The Ingenious Mr Avison: 300th Anniversary Concert – The Avison Ensemble with James Bowman – internatio
nal soloist and countertenor James Bowman appearing with The Avison Ensemble, presents an evening of 18th century music with works by Handel, Purcell, John Garth and Charles Avison. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
Tomorrow: Paul Daniels' Musical Magic Showcase – a fabulous evening of magic, music, special effects and glamorous entertainment. Paul Daniels is one of the most accomplished magicians in the world and certainly one of the most exciting. Add to that a unique comedy style and you have a complete entertainer and one of the funniest men in showbusiness. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50.
Saturday, February 14: Disney's High School Musical – workshops with Songtime Theatre Arts – 90-minute fun-filled workshops where you can learn songs and dance from High School Musical. Open to all ages from four to 13. A wonderful opportunity to work with professional actors. Essential to book places on workshops in advance as these workshops will be popular and spaces are limited. 9.15am, 11.15am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm, tickets £6.
Saturday, February 14: Changeling (15,141min) – drama directed by Clint Eastwood which tells the story of a single mum who is given the wrong child. 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50 conc.
Monday, February 15: Inkheart (PG, 106min) – action film directed by Iain Softley, starring Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Andy Serkis, Paul
Bettany, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Sienna Guillory, and Rafi Gavron. 4.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50.
Tuesday, February 17: Rome: The Empire Strikes Back – a complete history of Rome with original music and some very ancient jokes. For young Romans aged five to 12 and their families. Performance runs approx one hour. In the Nuffield Theatre. 2pm, tickets £6.
Tuesday, February 17: Hunger (15; 95min) – drama directed by Steve McQueen. A harrowing recreation of the hunger strikes of the early '80s in the Maze Prison just outside Belfast. 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50 conc.
Wednesday, February 18: Hoagy, Hornpipes, Handel and Hoedown: Hilary James and Simon Mayor. A witty and captivating mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppers. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
Thursday, February 19: Mercury – established as one of the world's most authentic tributes to the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50.
The Maltings
Berwick
01289 330999Tonight until Saturday, February 14: Gregory's Girl - The Maltings' Youth Theatre group transport you back to the '80s with a charming and touching coming of age romantic comedy. Thursday to Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm, tickets £7, £6 conc, £22.50 family.
Wednesday, February 18: The Belles of St Trinians – the first in the hugely entertaining series of St Trinians films based on the Ronald Searle cartoons about a school full of anarchic and criminally minded hoydens. 7.30pm tickets £5.
Thursday, February 19: The Godfather Part II – one of the only sequels ever made that might surpass the original. It follows the story of the young Vito Corleone and his son Michael 40 years later running the family empire. With Robert de Niro. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
LIVE MUSICWednesday, February 18: Northumbria Music Session. At the Fleece Inn, Alnwick. 7.30pm. Contact Adrian Ions on 01665 606033.
Thursday, February 19: Buskers Night, £50 for the best busker. At Schooner Inn, Seahouses. 8.30pm.
Thursday, February 19: Rothbury Roots. Folk band Elbow Jane perform at the latest Roots showcase. At The Queen's Head, Rothbury. Tickets, £8.
To book or for more information call 01669 620470 or visit www.rothburyroots.net
EVENTSToday: Recruitment Fair for seasonal work at Alnwick Castle. At the Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle. 10am–4pm.
Tomorrow: Talk. Tom Smulders speaks to North Northumberland Bird Club about storing food for tough times. At Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion. 7.30pm. Visitors/non-members £2 donation. More information contact Richard on 01668 214759.
Thursday, February 19: Memorial Concert. Leonard Adrian Officer memorial concert. At the Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle. 7.30pm. £15.
Thursday, February 19: Public meeting. Belford Community First Responders is holding a meeting to attract volunteers to join the new community group which is designed to help the ambulance service when people need urgent treatment. At the Bell View Resource Centre, Belford. 7pm. More information visit www.bcfr.org.uk
Thursday, February 19: Talk. Marjorie Moore, presents Natures Promise to Warkworth & District Flower Club. At Memorial Hall, Warkworth. 7.30pm. More information contact 01665 712895.
Thursday, February 19: Talk. Dave Collier makes his first visit to the Aln Valley Railway Society to give his presentation Main Line Steam in the Hills. In the Waiting Room, Barter Books, Alnwick Station. 7pm for 7.15pm. Meetings open to members, their guests and visitors. Small donation towards costs. Refreshments available. Contact Roger Jermy on 01665 606168.
EXHIBITIONSAlnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, 01665 510785. New exhibition – Evolving Visions – is a diverse group of five photographers drawn together by a shared philosophy. Their subjects vary from travel to underwater photography and animals to abstracts. Until Saturday, March 14.
Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick. 01665 605847. Undercover Story, a new exhibition of hand-stitched foundation garments and samples of beautiful personal needlework. A must for everyone interested in textiles, craft or social history. Runs until March 10.
Breeze Gallery, 29 High Street, Wooler, 01668 283333. 'On Burnish'd Hooves' An exhibition of original paintings by Sue Malkin, capturing the tension and drama, speed and power of athletic horses. Along with bronze sculptures by Robert Mickleburgh, Photography by Louise Thorp and work by local artist Ann Bushell. Open 9.30–5pm, Monday to Saturday. Coffee and lunches served all day. Visit www.breezewooler.com
Crown Studio Gallery, Rothbury. New paintings of Coquetdale by resident professional artist Lynda Taylor. Also a collection of contemporary gifts, artwork and jewellery all made by regional and national artists and craftsmen, including a display of colourful wearable art jewellery by Michael Peckitt, as seen in Marie Claire magazine. Also gemstone jewellery by Jennifer Wheallans, including special girls' sizes, and glass jewellery by Jules Jules; photographs by David Taylor; prints by John Degnan, Alison Read, Ali and Sarah Taylor and designer-made bags by Kate Munday. Open 9am–5pm, except Wednesdays.
The Frame-House & Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth, Gallery & Picture Framing, 01665 830600. Currently showing a mixed exhibition featuring original works, hand-made prints and prints from many of the area's leading artists including Ken Spencer, Peter Collins, Jonathan Lloyd, Derek Jones, Daphne Harrison, Sue Fenlon, Alan Smith Page, John Fieldhouse, Jim Thompson and more. New print room featuring work by Lincolnshire artist Alison Read. Open Wed to Sun.
The Gate Gallery, 12 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, 01665 602165. Original paintings and prints by local artists such as Kate Philp, Ken Spencer, Helen Stuart, Sarah Riseborough. Photography by Jim Kearney, Roger Coulam and Harry Hall and also hand-cut silhouette work by John Speight. Also stock a range of artists materials, jewellery, books and other gifts. 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday.
WALKSSunday, February 15: Guided Walk. A Shepherds Walk exploring Little Bavington and Great Whittington, along St Oswald's Way. Start at Great Whittington. 10.30am. £12 (inc transport). More informaiton and to book call 01830 540453 or visit www.shepherdswalks.co.uk
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 Stephanie Glas-Thompson on 07515 288070.
Berwick Health Walks. Beginner and Intermediate, both Wednesday. Meet at the Old Bridge, at the Berwick end. 1pm. Contact Stephanie Glas-Thompson on 07515 288070.
Hadston Health Walks (Starter). Every Wednesday at 1pm from Hadston House. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.
Rothbury Health Walks (Starter). Every Friday at 10.30am from Rothbury TIC. Intermediate/long walks every Friday at 10.30am. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.
Seahouses Health Walks. Every Monday at 2pm. Meet at the Resource Centre. Contact Stephanie Glas-Thompson on 07515 288070.
Wooler Health Walks (Intermediate). Every Thursday at 1.30pm. Meet at the Cheviot Centre. Contact Stephanie Glas-Thompson on 07515 288070.
ATTRACTIONSAlnwick Castle. Closed until April 1.
The Armstrong Household and Farming Museum, North Charlton. Closed until Easter.
Bamburgh Castle. Closed until spring.
Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick. 01665 605847. Open every day except Monday, 10am–4pm. Adults £2.90, seniors £2.50, children/students/unemployed £2.10, under 5s free.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. 01661 881636. Open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday. 10am–4pm. Adult £6.50, concessions £5.20, children £3.30, family ticket £16.30, English Heritage members free.
Berwick Barracks. Closed until April 1.
Brinkburn Priory. Closed until spring.
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. Closed until February 28.
Chillingham Castle. Closed until Good Friday.
Dunstanburgh Castle. 01665 576231. Open Thursday to Monday, 10am–4pm. Adult £3.40, conc £2.70, children £1.80.
Edlingham Castle. Open during daylight hours. Free.
Etal Castle. Closed until spring.
The Fenton Centre. Closed.
Heatherslaw Cornmill, Gift Shop and Visitor Centre. Closed for winter.
Heatherslaw Light Railway. Closed until March 30.
Lady Waterford Hall, Ford. 01890 820503. Open Mondays, 11am–4pm. Adult £2, conc £1.50, family £6, under 5s free.
House of Hardy Museum, Alnwick. 01665 510027. Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm. Free entry.
Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum. 'Snowdrop Festival' from February 7. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon–4pm.
Hulne Park. Ratten Row, Alnwick. Open 11am-dusk.
Lindisfarne Heritage Centre. 01289 389004. Adults £3, children five-15 £1, group of 10–20 gets 10 per cent discount, over 20 gets 15 per cent discount.
Lindisfarne Priory. 01289 389200. Open Monday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Longframlington Gardens, Swarland Road, Longframlington. 01665 570382. 12-acre garden and arboretum with walks, plant collection, nature trail and autumn colour. Gardens, nursery and coffee shop. Open by appointment. Telephone/fax 01665 570382 or visit www.longframlingtongardens.co.uk.
Preston Tower. 01665 589227. Border Pele Tower. Open daily 10am-6pm (or dusk if earlier). Adults £2, children 50p, concessions and groups £1.50.
RNLI Grace Darling Museum, Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, 01668 214910. Open Tuesday to Sunday. 10am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. Adults £2.50, children/conc £1.50.
Wallington. 01670 773600. House closed. Walled garden open daily 10am-4pm. For shop opening times contact the Estate. Garden and grounds: Adults £6.40, children £3.20, family (2+3) £16.
Warkworth Castle. 01665 711423. Open Monday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Adults £3.90, children £2, conc £3.10, English Heritage members free, family ticket £10.
