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STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, June 19: Dave Kelly and Christine Collister – these two dynamic singers make a welcome return to Alnwick with The Dave Kelly Band, covering their own favourite tracks, including a bit of country, soul, blues and folk. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.

Friday, June 20: Rachael Unthank & The Winterset - Rich with the quality of centuries-old songs and the creative force of young musicians at their peak, this all girl quartet from the North East has a refreshingly straightforward approach to their music and a well deserved fast growing reputation. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.

Saturday, June 21: Stage Struck 2008 – an evening of song in memory of Vicki Taylor. Featuring finalists from Vicki's last Northern Stars contest along with many established local favourites, and compered by local Alnwick Creative Theatre School (founded by Vicki) lad Andrew Fletcher. Proceeds to Hospice Care North Northumberland. 7.30pm, tickets: £7, £5 conc.

Sunday, June 22: The Tuckers – outstanding young band from Alnwick. Winners of Channel 4's Popworld Promotes competition in 2006, already with a great history of performing, including major festivals in Reading and Newcastle, The Carling Academy and The Cavern Club. 3pm tickets, £8.

Monday, June 23: Leatherheads (PG, 113min) – good-natured sophisticated screwball romantic comedy. Starring George Clooney and Renee Zellweger. 4.15pm, tickets £5, £4.50 conc.

Tuesday, June 24: The Orphanage (15, 105min) – haunting and heart-
breaking Spanish film delivering chills both real and supernatural.
Starring Belén Rueda and Roger Príncep. 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4.50 conc.

Wednesday, June 25: Red Hot African Hi-Life and Township Jive – African music at its finest – explosive, dynamic and visually stunning – with Albert Nyathi and Imbongi, featuring Maqhinga Radebe. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.

Thursday, June 26: Happy Jack – Ratatat Theatre Company present John Godber's richly comic love story exploring the extraordinary relationship between two hilarious characters, Jack (a larger than life miner) and Liz (a nagging shrew). 7.30pm, tickets £9 £8 conc.


The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Thursday, June 19: Leatherheads (PG, 114min). Romantic comedy with George Clooney and Renee Zellweger. 7.30pm, £4.50

Friday, June 20: Dave Kelly and Christine Collister – for details see the Alnwick Playhouse entry for tonight. 7.30pm, tickets £13, £11 conc.

Saturday, June 21: Mad about the Musicals – sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable West End and Broadway favourites, top-notch dancing, glitzy costumes and the stunning vocal talents of a West End cast. 7.30pm, tickets £14.


LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, June 19: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. Lindsey Hannon (vocals) and Mark Williams (guitar). Music at intervals 7pm–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Thursday, June 19: Rothbury Roots – starring unique guitarist Claude Bourbon, with support from folk-bluesman Carl Cape. At The Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. Book tickets, £7, from The Queens Head on 01669 620470.

Friday, June 20: Music Concert. Northumbrian Ranters, children's youth band at Bamburgh Castle playing traditional Northumbrian music in the King's Hall. From 7pm, adults £10, children £7. Contact 01668 214515.

Friday, June 20: Seahouses Village Voices Choir present a concert of summer music in aid of Seahouses Christmas Lights Appeal. At Seahouses Methodist Chapel. 7pm Adults £3, children free, refreshments included.

Friday, June 20: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Argentinian and European tango and waltzes with Tango Zapatito – Penny Callow (cello) and Margot Hardman (accordion). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.

Monday, June 23: Live folk music sessions. At The Ship, Low Newton. 8pm–late. Free.

Thursday, June 26: Jazz Thursdays in The Treehouse. James Birkett (guitar) and George McDonald (clarinet). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.


EVENTS

Thursday, June 19: Garden talk – Summer in Gertrude Jekyll's Garden – at Lindisfarne Castle. From 1pm, free but suggested donation £1. Contact 01289 389244.

Thursday, June 19: Unique gospel service by international evangelist Rev Peter Scothern. At Alnwick Methodist Church. 7.30pm. For more information contact Pastor Andrew Reid at Alnwick House Church on 01665 603455.

Saturday, June 21: Longhoughton First School summer fair, 11am–2pm, food, Coastguard, cake stall, tombola, fun and games for all the family.

Saturday, June 21: Warkworth Flower Club Coffee Morning, Silent Auction & Raffle in the URC Church Hall, Warkworth. 10am.

Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22: Seahouses Festival. Two days of family fun at Seahouses with the main stage on Harbour Hill plus other entertainment around the village including a mini food festival and craft displays. 10am–6pm both days. Contact Jim Thompson on 07871 478913.

Sunday, June 22: Pottery demonstration by John Scott. At The Fenton Centre. 11am–4pm. Free. For further information call 01668 216216 or visit www.fentoncentre.com

Monday, June 23: Sand Sculpture Challenge. For the third year running the WI Inter-Institute challenge will be judged on Bamburgh Beach. 11am–2.30pm. Contact Julie Cowen on 01668 214584 or visit www.bamburgh.org.uk for information.

Thursday, June 25: Tree Talk. Discover the history of Cragside's conifers, with stories of intrepid plant hunters and foreign lands. Normal admission charges apply, 2pm–4pm. Meet at visitor centre. Contact 01669 620333.


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. The Art of Rock – rock album covers from Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, etc.

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.

Belford Craft Gallery. Next exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery – Photography and sculpture by Harry Hall & Stewart Langworth, starts June 22. Main gallery features local work including crafts, pottery, wood turning, textiles and painting. Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm (closed for lunch). Open all day on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm. Closed on Mondays.

Breeze, 29 High Street, Wooler. Until Wednesday, July 9. A Celebration of the Cheviot Hills featuring art, photography and an information display.

Coquetdale Arts Centre, Front Street, Rothbury, 01669 621557. Exhibition by Bob Turnbull. 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 Bakehouse Gallery, Prudhoe Street, Alnwick. 01665 602277. Original art, glasswork, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

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. A mixed exhibition featuring original works, hand-made prints and prints from many of the area's leading artists including Ken Spencer, Peter Collins and Jonathan Lloyd. Open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open bank holidays).


THE ART TOUR

Every Sunday until July 13 and Saturday, July 12. 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 handmade 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.

Helen Grierson and Mark Talbot. At Cresswell Village Hall, Cresswell, NE61 5UL. New work by stained glass artist Helen and organic furniture and household objects by Mark.Not on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13.

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.

Pam Vardy. The Old Vicarage, Middle Road, Shilbottle, NE66 2XS. Paintings by Pam, who is currently fascinated by the power and moods of the sea. Not on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13.

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).

Peter Podmore. West Newton, nr Kirknewton, Wooler NE71 6XJ, 01668 216550. The Cheviots and coast in oils and pastels. Only June 22 and 29. Workshops – artist's talk at 11.30am


WALKS

Saturday, June 21: Eglingham Parish Community Walk in aid of the village hall and parish magazine. Short walk 3½ miles, long walk 5 miles. Registration noon–2pm at South Charlton Village Hall. Adults £1, children 50p. Pre-register for walks or book bbq ticket on 01665 578285 or 01665 579246.

Sunday, June 22: Walk. Alwinton Circular Walk. 10miles, with Morpeth Ramblers Association. Meet Morpeth Library Car Park at 9am. For more information visit www.ramblers.org.uk

Monday, June 23: Wildflower Meadow Walk. Walk led by Shaun Hackett, National Park Ranger. Suitable clothing and footwear required, advised to bring midge repellent and binoculars. Numbers limited, car share available. Barrowburn, Upper Coquetdale. Contact Ian Armstrong on 01669 620142.

Wednesday, June 25: Guided walk. A moderate walk around Holy Island harbour. 11am–12am. Meet at main car park at Holy Island at village exit. Safe crossing times: 10.30pm–6.15pm. Adults £4, children under 12 free. For more, contact 01289 389225.

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.