STAGE/FILMAlnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785 Tonight: Get Up and Tie Your Fingers, Northumberland Theatre Company presents a deeply affecting play by Ann Cob
urn. Set against the background of the loss of the Eyemouth fishing fleet in the great storm of 1881 this is the funny and moving, ultimately uplifting, story of three women fighting the demons we all have to face – coping with death, dealing with guilt and learning to let our children go. 7.30pm SOLD OUT.
Tomorrow: Stan Webb's Chicken Shack – one of Europe's finest blues guitarists, Stan Webb leads his band of almost 40 years in a storming night of psychedelic blues rock. Since making hits such as I'd Rather Go Blind and Tears in the Wind, Stan has performed with Canned Heat, Howling Wolf, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal and Peter Green. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
Saturday, February 28: Hold That Tiger! – Cantabile. A celebration of popular vocal harmony featuring faithful recreations of hits by The Mills Brothers, The Four Freshmen, The Ink Spots, The Hi-Lo's, The Delta Rhythm Boys, The Beach Boys, The Manhattan Transfer, The New York Voices, The Flying Pickets and more. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
Tuesday, March 3: Gipsy Jazz Guitar – Joscho Stephan Trio. Joscho Stephan's roots lie in gipsy swing music, the style pioneered in the 1930s by the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Despite his youth he has played his way into the illustrious circle of the finest gipsy swing musicians in the world. 7.30pm, tickets £11, £10 conc.
The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999Tomorrow and Saturday, February 28: Godspell – Longridge Towers GCSE music and drama students perform this high-energy rock musical based on the Gospel according to St Matthew. 7.30pm, tickets £6, £5 conc £20 family.
Tuesday, March 3: Dirty Dancing (PG; 100min). The story of Baby Houseman holidaying with her parents when she falls head over heels for resort dancer Johnny Castle. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray; 11am and 7.30pm, tickets £5.
Wednesday, March 4: Lawrence of Arabia (PG; 216 min) – the sweeping epic and literate version of British adventurer
and soldier T E Lawrence's experiences in Arabia during the First World War. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
Thursday, March 5: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (15; 102min) – a brat pack movie from the '80s about senior high school student Ferris Bueller. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
LIVE MUSICTonight: 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.
Tonight: Buskers Night at The Blue Bell, Amble. 8.30pm.
Monday, March 2: Folk Session at The Blue Bell, Belford. 8pm.
Tomorrow: The Tuckers, Alnwick band, join up with Scottish band The Imperials to present a night of indie rock. Also a buffet and disco. At Alnwick Rugby Club. From 7pm, tickets £5, from Vince. Call 07929 878329.
Saturday, February 28: Acoustic Magic. Live acoustic session. At Farriers Arms, Shilbottle. From 8.30pm.
Sunday, March 1: Acoustic Magic. Live acoustic session, with Steve Daggett. At The Schooner Inn, Seahouses. 9pm.
Thursday, March 5: Folk Session. Steven Carcary and Malcolm Ross perform at Rothbury Accordion and Fiddle Club at The Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Members £3, non-members £4. Contact 01668 281307.
Thursday, March 5: Acoustic Night. Live acoustic session. At The Tanners Arms, Alnwick. From 8pm.
EVENTS Tonight: Alnwick Comedy Club. Comedy night at Blackmore's of Alnwick with New York born stand-up Lewis Schaffer and Geordie funnyman Steffen Peddie. 8pm tickets £10 to book in advance call 07733172625.
Tomorrow: Alnwick Farmers' Market. Goods on sale include lamb, beef, pork, fish, preserves, local arts and crafts and more. In the market place. 9am–2pm.
Sunday, February 28: Live Theatre. Northumberland Theatre Company present Get Up and Tie Your Fingers. At Bamburgh Pavilion. 7.30pm. For information and tickets call 01665 600001 or visit www.ntc-touringtheatre.co.uk
Monday, March 2: Talk. Maria Hardy talks to Coquetdale Members' Group about Managing Northumberland's Coastal Habitats. In the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Group members free, non-members £2.
Tuesday, March 3: Live Theatre. Northumberland Theatre Company present Get Up and Tie Your Fingers. At Seahouses First School. 7.30pm. For information and tickets call 01665 600001 or visit www.ntc-touringtheatre.co.uk
Thursday, March 5: Breastfeeding Support Group. Little Nippers is a new drop-in for pregnant and new mums. At Seahouses Fire Station. 10.30am–noon. More information contact Sarah on 01665 721848.
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.
WALKSSaturday, February 28: Guided Walk – a six to eight-mile walk with narrative commentary guided by Peter McEwen in the Breamish Valley. 10am, £9. For further details and booking call Peter on 01668 216 439 or visit www.walknorthumbria.co.uk
Sunday, March 1: Guided Walks. StOs14 – Great Whittington to Heavenfield, along St Oswald's Way. Start near Heavenfield at 10.30am. £12 (inc transport). More information 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. Estate open daily for half-term until Sunday, February 22, 11am-4pm. House partially open. Then closed until February 28.
Chillingham Castle. Closed until April 5.
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.
