STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, January 24: I, Geordius - The Pantomime - Alnwick Theatre Club. The Britons under the heel of Roman occupation during the building of Hadrians Wall - the Roman gods are trying to bring war and destruction to the western outpost of the Empire, meanwhile Geordius, his Mum and his sister are working the Roman system. See what happens when two worlds collide in this epic original pantomime. 7.30pm. Tickets: £7, £5 conc.

Sunday, January 25: 'A Bit of a Do!' A concert in aid of the Coquetdale Flood Victims, presented by Alex Swailes MBE and supported by Alnwick Lions Club. Special performances from Rod Clements, Alistair Anderson, Lyra Celtica, Voicemale, Wercas Folk, Rothbury Pipe Band, David and Wendy Richardson, Andrew Charlton, and Graham Dick. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10, £9 conc.

Tuesday, January 27: Nights in Rodante (PG, 96min). Love story starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5,£4.50 conc.

Wednesday, January 28: Hiya & Higher - Barbara Nice. Postmenopausal, friendly and very funny; meet the comedy creation of Phoenix Nights' Janice Connolly. Homespun tales of bargain buys and the uplifting consequences of saying 'hiya'. 7.30pm. Tickets: £9, £8 conc.


The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Thursday, January 22: The Matrix (15;136min) – A great late-20th century science fiction blockbuster with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Friday, January 23: Back to the Future (PG;117min) – A special effects comedy which transports a teenager and his mad scientist friend to the past and future. With Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Saturday, January 24: Katie Doherty – The multi-award winning singer and songwriter performs live with Kevin Lees on fiddle and Ian Stephenson on double bass and guitar. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Wednesday, January 28: The Wicker Man (15;100min) – The cult classic. A rare opportunity to see the 35mm film on loan from the British Film Institute. 7.30pm tickets £5.

Thursday January 29: The Godfather (18;167min) – Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel about a mafia dynasty. Starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. 7.30pm tickets £5.



LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, January 22: Buskers Night. The second of Derek Allan's Buskers Nights. £50 on offer for the best busker on the night. At The Schooner, Seahouses. Free. 8.30pm doors.

Thursday, January 22: Rothbury Roots. Performance from Lorna Brooks. At The Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. From 7.30pm. Tickets £8, to book ring 01669 620470.

Friday, January 23: Acoustic Magic. Live acoustic music session. Free. From 8.30pm. At The Hairy Lemon, Alnwick.

Saturday, Janaury 24: Acoustic Magic. Live acoustic magic session. At Brick Club, Red Row. From 8.30pm. Free.

Saturday, January 24: Live Band. State Four perform classics from the 60s, 70s and 80s. At The Fleece, Alnwick. From 9.30pm. Free.

Monday, January 26: Folk Session. Live folk session. At the Ship Inn, Low Newton. From 8pm. Free.


EVENTS

Friday, January 23: Karaoke. Karaoke night. At The Fleece, Alnwick. From 9.30pm. Free.

Saturday, January 24: Burns Supper. Three course meal alongside musical entertainment and comedian. At Breamish Hall, Powburn. From 7.30pm. Tickets £8, from 01665 578576.

Tuesday, January 27: Aglow International. With worship, speaker and prayer. At Costello Centre, Baliffgate7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. £6.50, including hot buffet supper. To book call 01665 603213 by January 26.


EXHIBITIONS

Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick. 01665 605847. A Photographic History of Alnwick. Fascinating rare photographs from the personal collection of Adrian Ions MBE, relating to Alnwick and district. Until February 4.

Coquetdale Arts Centre, Front Street, Rothbury, 01669 621557. Closed until Easter.

Crown Studio Gallery, Rothbury. New paintings of Coquetdale by resident professional artist Lynda Taylor. Also an exciting collection of contemporary gifts, artwork and jewellery all made by regional and national artists and craftsmen. This includes the best ever 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 gorgeous 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.

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.