STAGE FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Tonight and Tomorrow: Mercury – One of the world's most authentic tributes to the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.

Saturday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 25: Quantum of Solace (12a;106min) – James Bond joins M to interrogate Mr White, who sheds light on a secret organisation responsible for blackmailing Vesper Lynd. Sunday 7.30pm, Wednesday 2pm tickets £5, £4.50 conc.

Monday, February 23: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG; 89min) – Animated family film. Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippopotamus are ready to leave Madagascar and return to New York's Central Park Zoo. 4.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50.

Wednesday, February 25: The Day the Earth Stood Still (12a; 103min) – A spacecraft arrives on Earth, bringing with it Klaatu, who has been sent to observe mankind. 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50 conc.

Thursday, February 26: Get Up and Tie Your Fingers – Northumberland Theatre Company present Ann Coburn's story of three women, set against the background of the loss of the Eyemouth fishing fleet in the great storm of 1881. 7.30pm, tickets £11, £10 conc, in the NTC Studio.

The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Tonight: The Godfather Part II (18; 200min) – The story of Vito Corleone, newly-arrived in America, and his son Michael, 40 years later running the family empire. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Tomorrow: Quantum of Solace (12a;106min) – James Bond action film. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Saturday, February 21: Three of the Best – Performances from three of Berwick's musical talents – Ordinary Son, Espionage of the Loc and The Brigantes. 7.30pm tickets £5.

LIVE MUSIC

Tonight: Leonard Adrian Officer Memorial Concert. Concert to pay tribute to Leonard Officer, and active member of the Alnwick Music Society. In the Guest Hall at Alnwick Castle. From 7.30pm tickets £15.

Tonight: Rothbury Roots. Entertainment from folk band Elbow Jane. At The Queen's Head, Rothbury. Tickets, £8. To book or for more information call 01669 620470 or visit www.rothburyroots.net

Tonight: Buskers Night. £50 for the best busker. At The Schooner Inn, Seahouses. 8.30pm.

Tomorrow: Acoustic Magic. At The Hairy Lemon, Alnwick. 8.30pm.

Sunday, February 22: Folk Music. Musician Paul O'Brien performs at Holy Island as part of his UK tour. At The Manor House Hotel, Holy Island. 9pm. Free. Check tide times.

Monday, February 23: Northumbria Music Session at the Ship Inn, Low Newton by the Sea. 7.30pm. Contact Adrian Ions on 01665 606033.

Thursday, February 26: Glendale Accordion and Fiddle Club. David Sturgeon Duo from Eskbank, Midlothian perform at the Glendale Hall, Cheviot Street, Wooler. 7.30pm, tickets £3.50 members, £5 non-members including supper. Membership £8.

Thursday, February 26: Buskers Night. At The Blue Bell, Amble. 8.30pm.

EVENTS

Tonight: Belford Community First Responders public meeting. New members are wanted to join the recently-formed group. Bell View Resource Centre, 7pm.

Tonight: Talk. Marjorie Moore presents Nature's Promise to Warkworth & District Flower Club. Memorial Hall, Warkworth. 7.30pm. Contact 01665 712895.

Tonight: Talk. Dave Collier presents Main Line Steam in the Hills to Aln Valley Railway Society. Waiting Room, Barter Books, Alnwick Station. 7pm for 7.15pm. Small donation towards costs. Refreshments available. Contact Roger Jermy on 01665 606168.

Today until Saturday, February 21: Workshop. For Your Eyes Only – workshops for children to design their own costumes. Sessions 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3pm. At The Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick. For more information contact 01665 605847 or email ask@bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk

Saturday, February 21: Market, Alnwick Market Place. 9am-4pm.

Sunday, February 22: Farmers Market at Berwick Maltings. Fresh locally-grown produce and meat as well as mouth-watering cakes, bread and pastries and herbal products. 10am-2pm.

Monday, February 23: Talk. George Gill, former Leader of Gateshead Council, talks with Anthony Sargent, General Director of the Sage Gateshead, on the Gateshead Development Project. At Barter Books, Alnwick. 7.30pm. £3, to include a glass of wine.

Wednesday, February 25: North Sunderland and Seahouses Local History Society talk on St Oswald and St Oswald's Way by Peter Carter. St Paul's Church Hall, North Sunderland, 7.30pm, tea and biscuits from 7pm. Donations of £2 are requested.

EXHIBITIONS

Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, 01665 510785. Evolving Visions. Five photographers drawn together by a shared philosophy whose subjects vary from travel to underwater photography and animals to abstracts. Until Saturday, March 14.

Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick. 01665 605847. Undercover Story. An exhibition of hand-stitched foundation garments and samples of beautiful personal needlework. A must for everyone interested in textiles, craft or social history. 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, drama, speed and power of 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. 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 art jewellery by Michael Peckitt, gemstone jewellery by Jennifer Wheallans, 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 Wednesday to Sunday.

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 hand-cut silhouette work by John Speight. 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday.

WALKS

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.

ATTRACTIONS
Alnwick 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. Estate open daily for half-term until Sunday, February 22, 11am-4pm. House partially open. Then 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 Castle. 01289 389244. Half-term opening until Sunday, February 22. Main season starts Saturday, March 14.

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.