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STAGE/FILM

Alnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Thursday, March 20: Robert Whitehead & Guests. An evening of traditional music with local musician Robert Whitehead and friends. 7.30pm. Tickets: £8, £7 conc.
Good Friday: Definitely, Maybe (12a, 111min). Romantic comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Wiesz, Kevin Kline and Abigail Breslin. 2pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Good Friday: Don't Touch The Axe (PG, 138min). SHOWING CANCELLED.
Easter Saturday, March 22: The Kite Runner (12a, 128min). A simple, down-to-earth story of good versus evil set in Afghanistan. 2pm & 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Easter Monday, March 24: Alvin and the Chipmunks (U, 90min). The return of everyone's favourite shrill-voiced rodents Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Also starring Jason Lee and David Cross. 2pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Easter Monday, March 24: PS I Love You (12a, 126min). Romantic comedy starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr. Swank. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £4.50 conc.
Tuesday, March 25: Sex & Chocolate – The MsFits. A wonderfully funny one woman show by Rona Munro performed by award winning actress Fiona Knowles. 'Sex & Chocolate' is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and give up on that diet! 7.30pm. Tickets: £9, £8 conc.
Wednesday, March 26: To Be Frank – David Benson. A funny and poignant one-man show from David Benson as he gets right under the skin of Frankie Howerd. 7.30pm. Tickets: £9, £8 conc.
Thursday, March 27: Divas of Country. Featuring three fantastic singers and their superb four-piece live band, celebrating the very best of the great country divas as they perform classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Billy Jo Spears, as well as contemporary favourites by Shania Twain, Leanne Rhymes, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. 7.30pm. Tickets: £14, £13 conc.


The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Thursday, March 20 until Saturday, March 22: Anything Goes – Berwick Operatic Society. With a witty libretto and the incomparable music of Cole Porter, you will find It's Delovely, It's the Tops and just about Anything Goes! 7.30pm. £8, £7 conc, £26 family(4).
Thursday, March 27: Beowulf (12a, 114min). The ancient Anglo-Saxon epic comes into the digital age! Action adventure starring Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich and Angelina Jolie. 7.30pm. £4.50


LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, March 20: Jazz Thursday's in the Treehouse. Colin Haikney (keys) and Keith Pepardy (double bass). Music at intervals 7–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.
Thursday, March 20: Rothbury Roots continues its 2008 season with legendary trio Prelude and support from guitarist and singer-songwriter – Adrian Nation. At the Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. Tickets £7, can be booked in advance by calling the Queen's Head on 01669 620470.
Thursday, March 20: Glendale Accordion and Fiddle Club. Guest artist will be Andrew Knight and his band from Newton Grange. Musicians and listeners welcome. At The Glendale Hall, Wooler. 7.30pm. For more information contact 01668 281535.
Good Friday: Live Fridays in The Treehouse. Infectious Gaelic and English tunes with traditional and contemporary melodies with Aidan O'Kane (guitar) and Callum Stewart (wooden flute). Music at intervals 7pm–10pm, call 01665 511852 to book a table.
Easter Monday, March 24: Live folk music session. At The Ship, Low Newton. 8pm onwards. Free.
Thursday, March 27: Concert at Lemmington Hall for the North Northumberland Hospice starring Janet Bennett, who plays the harp. Arrive at 7.30pm for a wine and cheese reception before concert in the main hall. Tickets, £10, are limited and are available from the Alnwick Hospice by phoning 01665 606515 or emailing kdrummond@nnh.org.uk.


EVENTS
Thursday, March 20: Great Northumbrian Breakfast Festival. Event to celebrate the Great Northumbrian Breakfast in Alnwick on St Cuthbert's Day, with cookery demonstrations by chef Richard Sim in the Northumberland Hall at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Organised by Northumberland Tourism.
Thursday, March 20: Darts marathon. Fund-raising event for the oncology unit at Wansbeck Hospital. At The Dock, Amble. Open competition. £3. From 7pm.
Thursday, March 20: Aln Valley Railway Society. Talk by AVRS member Brian Rogers. Slides on Rail Freight in the 1980s. At the Old Waiting Room, Alnwick Station. 7pm for 7.15pm. For more information contact Roger Jermy on 01665 606168.
Easter Saturday, March 22: Easter Market in Alnwick Market Place. Regular traders, local crafts and produce and Easter activities such as guess the number of Easter eggs. 9am–4pm.
Easter Saturday, March 22: The Friends of the Pond Field Play area will be holding an Easter Fair to raise money for new play equipment. Cake stall, Easter bonnet competition, face painting, Easter crafts, tombola, raffle and more. Refreshments available. 2pm–4pm at Lesbury Village Hall.
Easter Saturday, March 22: Alnwick's Huge Hug for the North Northumberland Hospice. In the town centre. 11am. If you would like to take part, contact Katie Drummond on 01665 606515.
Easter Saturday, March 22: Easter Coffee Morning – Christon Bank Methodist Church. With cake and craft stalls and music from The Village Band and Robert, Isobelle and Laura Jane. In the Hall. 10am–noon. All welcome. £1, including refreshments.
Easter Saturday, March 22: Easter Funday in aid of Boulmer Volunteer Rescue Service. With bouncy castle, climbing wall, raffle, tombola, hog-roast and BBQ. At the Burnside Inn, Longhoughton. Noon–late. Free. For more information contact Claire Bowron on 07811 727282.
Easter Day, Sunday, March 23: Bob White Memorial Shore Competition. In aid of Newcastle charity St Oswald's Hospice. Heaviest Bag, Heaviest Fish. Cash prize are to be determined by amount of registrations. £10 seniors, £5 Juniors (16 & under). Boundaries: Seahouses to Lyneburn Pipe. Registration: Amble Angling Centre. 9am–1pm. Weigh in 1pm-2pm Radcliffe Club Amble. Telephone 01665 711200 and speak to Tony or Norma Urwin for further details.
Easter Monday, March 24: Rothbury's Annual Egg Feste with traditional Egg Jarping, £50 first prize or eat your own egg if you lose! Easter Egg & Simnel Cake Raffle and children's games too with refreshments available in Church. In the Parish Hall from 2pm. £1 entry. Everyone welcome. For more details ring Jackie on 01669 620411.


EXHIBITIONS

Alnwick Playhouse: Until Saturday, April 19: Members' Spring Exhibition – Bondgate Gallery. Show of works from members old and new. 10am–4pm. Free.

Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate Alnwick, 01665 605847: Tomorrow until Sunday, April 27. New exhibition, More Questions than Answers. Bailiffgate is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Belford Craft Gallery. Until Easter Day, Sunday, March 23: Show of panoramic photos by Jim Kearney. From March 26 until April 10, collage & painting from Sarah Wigham. In the Courtyard Gallery. Also show of local work including crafts, pottery, wood turning, textiles and paintings. 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. Gallery re-opens in April. Centre is still open for classes.

Crown Studio Gallery, Bridge Street, Rothbury. 01669 622890. From today until Sunday, May 4 – Exhibition of new work by Lynda Taylor, Caroline Temple and Ruth Chalmers – Seeing the Wood and the Trees. Also exhibition of work by gallery owners Lynda and Graham Taylor. Open daily 9am to 5pm except Wednesdays.

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

The Framehouse and Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth. 01665 830600. Work from many of the area's leading artists always on display. The Fine Art of Printmaking, an exhibition of traditional and contemporary hand-made prints runs until Sunday, March 30. Ring for further details and opening hours (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).


WALKS

Thursday, March 20 until Easter Day, Sunday, March 30: St Cuthbert's Festival. Themed walks, living history displays and the Golden Age seminar weekend in Wooler and Glendale. Contact 01289 330044.

Easter Saturday, March 22: Into the Dark. Ever wondered what it would be like to be caught on the hill in the dark? This is your chance to find out! Richard Holmes – former team leader of Northumberland National Park Search and Rescue Team joins Peter McEwan for this 5–6 hour, 6–8 mile guided walk into the dark over varied terrain. 3pm. £12. For information and bookings call Peter McEwen on 0191 2572601 or visit www.walknorthumbria.co.uk

Easter Day, Sunday, March 23: Humbleton Hill, foothills of the Cheviots. A 4-mile Shepherd's walk exploring the Cheviots. Starts 10.30am at Wooler. £8pp. Booking essential, please visit www.shepherdswalks.co.uk and click on Guided Walks or call 01830 540453.

Easter Monday, March 24: Cups, Rings and Things. A 6-hour, 8 to 10-mile guided walk exploring some interesting things in the Simonside area above Rothbury. 10am, £8. For information and bookings call Peter McEwen on 0191 2572601 or visit www.walknorthumbria.co.uk

Wednesday, March 26: Holy Island Sand Dune and Shore. This walk goes through the sand dunes to the isolated beaches on the eastern shore of Holy Island. Birds, plants, seals, views and local history are all evident. The walk is moderate and at safe crossing times. Everyone is welcome, just turn up in suitable footwear. Starts at main car park at Holy Island at village exit. 10am–noon. Safe crossing time: 8am–3.20pm. £7, children under 12 free. For more information call 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 1pm 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 1.30pm, short 2pm. Meet Cheviot Centre. Contact Marjory Tharne on 01289 301774.