STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, July 10: Roald Dahl's Jack & The Beanstalk – Rock Hall School. Pupils from the school performing some of the author's revolting rhymes with sparkly music and all the usual heroes and gruesome characters. 6.30pm. Tickets £6, conc £5.

Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12: Dance Showcase – Alnwick Academy of Dancing; An entertaining showcase of music, song and dance performed by the senior members and some junior members of the academy. 7.30pm. Tickets £7, conc £6.

Monday, July 14: Nim's Island (cert U). Adventure film for children. 4.30pm. Tickets £5, conc £4.50.

Thursday, July 17, & Saturday, July 19: Festival of Choral Music. A celebration of choral talent featuring The Duke's Middle School Choir, The King's Men, Alnwick Boys' Choir, The Duchess's High School Choir and The Rock Festival Choir on Thursday while on Saturday the line-up comprises Alnwick Community Choir, Seahouses Middle School Choir, The Duchess's Girls' Ensemble, The Rock Festival Choir and The King's Men. 7.30pm. Tickets £7, conc £5.


The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Thursday, July 10: Berwick Middle School presents Shakespeare 4 Kidz, The Tempest. This production, the fifth Shakespeare 4 Kidz by the school, promises a magical, musical, romantic comedy of revenge, a father's love for his daughter and the misuse of power. The school promises to blow up a storm 'such stuff as dreams are made of', making their version of Shakespeare's last play unmissable. 7pm. £6/£4.50 conc.

Saturday, July 12: Happy-Go-Lucky (cert 12A; 112mins). Poppy is a 30-year-old teacher living in North London. She has great friends, a job she loves and a full life. As life throws its harsh realities at her, she meets them head on. Can she keep her happiness through the rough and tumble? 7:30pm. £4.50.

Sunday, July 13: Musicians' Open Mic/Open Art. Try out your musical skills in front of a live audience or indulge in art. 7.30pm, admission is free.

Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17: Holy Trinity First School presents its Summer Show. Another outstanding production from those talented children at Holy Trinity. The whole school, around 170 children, is involved. Early booking is advised as this show is bound to sell out. 7pm. £6/£4.50 conc.


COMMUNITY RADIO

Lionheart Radio - 107.3FM and worldwide on www.lionheart.com

Highlights of the week
Thursday, June 10: Simon Jobson chats to local TV legend Bill Weeks about this week's news. 3pm–4pm.

Friday, June 11: Hayden Parker on the air with his comical banter. 11am–1pm. Followed by Carl Stiansen's week-ending show.

Saturday, July 12: Richard Dale's sport show – showcasing all the local and national sports information. 9am–11am.

Sunday, July 13: Dink & Gary entertain Alnwick with their witty banter. 4pm–7pm. Followed by Steves MOD & Northern Soul show.

Monday, July 14: Stacey and Danielle represent the DCHS with their show. 3pm–5pm.

Tuesday, July 15: Wake up with George Millar, the breakfast show king, and join him for news, sport and interviews. 7am–9am.

Wednesday, July 16: New presenter James Boyd takes to the airwaves – check him out! 3pm–5pm.


LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, July 10: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Nick Pride (guitar) and Paul Armstrong (double bass). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Friday, July 11: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Landermason – Fiona Lander (keys, whistle and recorder) and Paul Mason (guitar). A tasteful fusion of folk and jazz with classical influences. Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.


EVENTS

Friday, July 11: Greener Gardening at Lindisfarne Castle. 1pm. Free entry, donations welcome. Contact 01289 389244.

Friday, July 11: Teddy Bears' Picnic at Cragside. Games followed by a delicious tea. Suitable for three to four-year-olds. £8.50. 3pm to 4.30pm. Normal admission charge. Booking on 01669 620333 ext 7. Children must be accompanied by adult.

Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12: Brinkburn Summer Music Festival. The second of two weekends of music ranging from early to contemporary, performed by internationally acclaimed artists in the 12th century priory. Picnic or meal in marquee, afternoon and evening concerts. Tickets £5 to £33. Contact Alison Robinson on 0191 2657777 or visit www.brinkburnmusic.co.uk.

Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13: Rothbury Traditional Music Festival. Concerts, competitions, dances and ceilidhs throughout the village. Contact 01669 620419 or 620199 for details.

Saturday, July 12: Coastal Art Workshop with landscape painter Claire Ford-Hutchinson. Bring your own materials, lunch and waterproofs. Free, but booking required on 01670 533039. 10.30am to 3.30pm, at Alnmouth Methodist Chapel.

Saturday, July 12: Felton and Thirston Fair. All the fun takes place at the Recreation Field from 11am to 5pm. Fun run, sports, five-a-side, dog show and display, music, crafts, stalls and rides, plus paintballing. Adults £2.50, children free.

Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, July 13: Festival of Cycling at Ford and Etal. Off-road and quiet lanes of varying difficulty and duration. Contact 01890 820338 or www.ford-and-etal.co.uk.

Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, July 13: Amble Sea Fayre Festival. Get down to the seaside and see the fearsome Vikings in action! Plus all the favourite stalls and attractions over the weekend, plus live music.

Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, July 20: National Archaeology Week. Living history events, guided walks and open days offer a glimpse into 3,000 years of history at Bamburgh Castle and across Glendale. Contact Berwick Borough Council on 01289 330044.

Every Saturday and Sunday until August 31: Spot the Animal/Odd Object at Cragside. Hunt for hidden animals and out-of-place artifacts around the house and gardens. Contact 01669 620333 for admission prices and details.

Sunday, July 13: Ford, Etal and Crookham Summer Fete. Contact 01668 216271 for details.

Thursday, July 17: Tremendous Trees at Cragside. Join the head forester to learn about a range of woods on the estate. 11am to 1pm, normal admission prices, booking essential on 01669 620333. Suitable for children aged 7+.


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. Until August 9. Annual exhibition – The Bondgate Gallery with Alnwick District Playhouse Trust. 10am-4pm. Free.

The Art House, Bondgate Within, Alnwick. Until August 26. Exhibition, North East's Got Talent. Featuring a wide range of art from a host of talented artists.

Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, 01665 605847. Until July 19. Northern Lights and Textures – Two Perspectives. Anne Kinniment and Lesley Forster, two artists inspired by the wild Northumberland landscapes. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

The Bakehouse Gallery, Prudhoe Street, Alnwick, 01665 602277. Original art, glasswork, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm.

Belford Craft Gallery. Chris Mayger, painter and printer from Ayton in the Scottish Borders. Show runs from July 12 to 27. Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm (closed for lunch). Open all day on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm. Closed on Mondays.

Coquetdale Arts Centre, Front Street, Rothbury. 01669 621557. Exhibition by Joe Hush. Permanent display of work by members including Joe Hush, Michael Ewart, Ken Spencer and others. Also Saturday classes. Opening times Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.

Crown Studio Gallery, Bridge Street, Rothbury. 01669 622890. New paintings from Lynda Taylor and new prints from Alison Read. Open daily 9am to 5pm except Wednesdays.

The Design Room, High Street, Wooler. A Spring Collection – an exhibition of paintings by former Berwick High School pupil and artist Joanne Wishart. A mix of coastal and rural work inspired by the British environment.

The Framehouse and Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth. Gallery, picture framing, Fair Trade tea & coffee, 01665 830600. John Fieldhouse: New Works. Annual chance to view John's striking exhibition of atmospheric works depicting the ever-changing Northumberland light. Runs until Sunday, August 17. Contact Mick or Amanda for further details and opening hours.

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 stocks wide range of artists materials, jewellery, books and other gifts. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, and also limited Sunday hours during the summer months.

THE ART TOUR

Saturday and Sunday (the tour's last weekend). 11am–5pm, free event.

Janet Bannister. At 3 Agricultural Cottages, Netherwitton, NE61 4NY, 01670 772616. Influenced by Africa, Janet's work is dyed and stitched by hand and machine.

Janet Dickson and Jane Murray. At Healey Mill, Netherwitton, NE61 4NZ, 01670 772565. Printmaking, watercolours and hand-made books by Janet Dickson, watercolours and ink prints of flowers, leaves and vegetables by Jane Murray.

Tony Claydon. 56 Main Street, Felton, NE65 9PZ, 01670 783237. A display of photographs, text and sound capturing landscapes of Northumberland.

Sue Fenlon and Nicholas Holmes. At The Memorial Hall, Castle Street, Warkworth, NE65 0UN, 07976 327985. Paintings of the Northumberland shoreline by Sue and paintings by Nicholas.

Emma George. 31 Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, NE66 3TT. Mixed media paintings and collages and textile works including cushions and accessories using vintage linens.

Sarah Riseborough. 21 The Gables, West Street, Belford NE70 7QB, 01668 213618. Seascapes painted from photographs and en plein air (in the open air).

Lesley Forster. 29 The Wynd, Amble, NE65 0LF, 07950 166313. Paintings of the Northern landscape.

Mick Oxley. The Joiners Shop, Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR, 01665 571082. Paintings of Northumbrian landscapes.

Penny Cuthbert. Dodlaw Cottage, Doddington, Wooler, NE71 6AL, 01668 281914. Collages of paper with mixed media, assemblages, photographs and a new addition, moving images/videos represent her explorations.


WALKS

Friday, July 11: Guided walk. The Lindisfarne Helleborine. Moderate walk. 6pm-8pm. Meet at Snook car park in Holy Island sand dunes. Safe crossing time 2pm-8.30pm. £7. U12s free. Pre-book, contact 01289 389225.

Saturday, July 12: Iron Age Encounter in the Ingram Valley. A six-hour guided walk to the ancient sites of the valley. Book on 0191 2572601 or www.walknorthumbria.co.uk. £8, starts 11am.

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.