STAGE/FILMAlnwick Playhouse,
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785 Today: Bolt (U; 87min). Family animation. Bolt stars in a TV series of the same name, in which he plays a geneti
cally-engineered super-canine. 11am, tickets £6, £5.50 conc.
Tonight: John Suchet's Beethoven's Last Master – one of the country's best-known television newscasters takes us on a fascinating tour of the life, times and music of one of greatest geniuses who ever lived. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
Tomorrow: Pasadena Roof Orchestra – celebrating its 40th anniversary year. There is hardly a great hall or great theatre in the world that hasn't been put into good spirits by some toe-tapping tunes from them. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.
Saturday, May 30: Floyd2 – Pink Floyd fans are in for a real treat from Floyd2, which has built a reputation for its precise sound, fantastic lighting show and pyrotechnics, including a 46 foot wide wall. 7.30pm, tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.
Sunday, May 31: The Class (Entre Les Murs) (15; 130min). French drama. Idealistic teacher Francois Marin looks forward to a new academic year, in which he hopes to inspire and mould the febrile minds of the 25 culturally and racially diverse teenagers. 7.30pm, tickets £6, £5.50.
Monday, June 1: Monster vs Aliens (PG; 94mins). Family animated film with the voices of Reese Witherspoon, and Kiefer Sutherland. Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet 11 inches tall. 4.30pm, tickets £6, £5.50 conc.
Tuesday, June 2: Robert Whitehead and friends - An evening of music, laughter and song from Northumberland, the Borders, and beyond, with local musician Robert Whitehead, his band and friends. 7.30pm, tickets £9, £8 conc.
Wednesday, June 3: The Bare Necessities – a stripped-down hour of nakedly funny stand-up comedy from comedienne Lucy Porter – a sell-out hit at the Edinburgh Festival. Her most thought-provoking show to date. 7.30pm, tickets £14, £13 conc.
The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999Tonight: Psycho (15; 109min). Hitchcock's classic thriller set at the Bates Motel. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
Tomorrow: Zion – a tribute to Bob Marley from a nine-piece band which captures all his power and energy. 7.30pm, tickets £20, £17.50, £15.
Tuesday, June 2: Monsters vs Aliens (PG;94mins). Family animated film. 11am and 7.30pm, tickets £5.
Wednesday, June 3: Dragonball: Evolution (PG; 84min). The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
Thursday, June 4: Slumdog Millionaire (15; 120min). A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums becomes a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Oscar-winning film. 7.30pm, tickets £5.
LIVE MUSICTonight: Buskers Night. Buskers Night run by Clear Blue Skies. 8.30pm. At The Blue Bell, Amble. More information www.myspace.com/clearblueskies
Friday, May 29: Black River Band playing at the Hairy Lemon, Narrowgate, Alnwick. Blues, R&B & classic rock from 8.30pm.
Saturday, May 30: Acoustic Magic. Live music from the Acoustic Magic team. At The New Inn, Longframlington. 8.45pm.
Sunday, May 31: Buskers Night. Buskers Night run by Acoustic Magic. At The Farriers Arms, Shilbottle. 8.30pm.
Monday, June 1: Traditional Northumbrian Music Session. Live music at The Blue Bell, Belford. 8pm. Free. Contact 01665 722835.
Thursday, June 4: Rothbury Accordion and Fiddle Club. AGM and music by the Glenelvan Band. At Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Members £3, visitors £4. Contact 01668 281307.
EVENTSToday: Krafty Kidz. Get creative by making things with Krafty Kidz at Wallington Hall. Small charge for items made – will not exceed £5. Dress for mess, 11am–3pm.
Today: Ripley Castle Trip. Join Morpeth Antiquarian Society for a full-day guided tour of this 700-year-old house in North Yorks. Depart 9am, home 6.30pm–7pm. Cost approx £18. Free time to visit park and village. Cream tea can be arranged (not included in cost) in advance. Contact 01670 513039 for further information.
Tonight: Get Into Golf. Free taster sessions for ladies/girls to have an introduction to golf. The session includes coffee and biscuits and a one-hour group golf lesson with a lady golf professional. Equipment provided. At Alnmouth Golf Club, Foxton. 7pm. Contact Peter Simpson on 01665 830231.
Tomorrow: Alnwick Farmers' Market. Local fresh produce including beef, pork, lamb, fish, breads, cakes and muffins, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, jams and preserves, fudge and ginger wine. Also locally-produced arts and crafts including cosmetics, soaps and jewellery. In Alnwick Market Place. 9am–2pm.
Tomorrow and Saturday, May 30: Nightwatch At Kielder Observatory. An introduction to the night sky. Bring binoculars or your own telescope. Both observatories will be open. Tea/coffee included. £6 adults, £4 conc, booking essential, call 07805 638 469 or www.kielderobservatory.org
Saturday, May 30: Fishing event. Ladies can try their hand at fly-fishing with Fishing for Everyone's Lucy Bowden. On Whiteadder River. Contact Lucy on info@fishingforeveryone.com or visit www.fishingforeveryone.com
Saturday, May 30: Morning Deer Safari Kielder. Join the ranger for a stalk deep into the heart of the forest to seek out the elusive and elegant roe deer. Breakfast provided afterwards. Start at Kielder Castle Visitor Centre. Time: 6.30am–8.30am. Costs £12 adult, £10 concessions, call 01434 250209.
Saturday, May 30: Family Wildlife Day. Red squirrel walks, mini-beast hunts, face-painting, children's craft activities and even a guided wildlife bike ride on the new Lakeside Way. 11am–5pm. £5pp (includes entry into Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre), call 0191 284 6884.
Saturday, May 30: Summer Fair. Tombola, raffle, cake stalls and more at the Summerhill Residential Home in Alnwick. All proceeds for the residents' comfort fund. At Summerhill Residential Home, The Dunterns, Alnwick. 2pm. Contact 01665 602203.
Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31: Circus. Bobby Roberts Super Circus is for young and old alike under the magic of the big top. Featuring jugglers, hand balancers, trampoline acts, ponies, liberty horses, equestrian dressage display, clowns and aerial acts to name a few. At Little Shore, Harbour Road, Amble. Saturday: 2.30pm & 5pm. Sunday: 2.30pm. Tickets £7–£15. To book, contact 07860 787 745 or visit www.bobby-roberts.co.uk
Sunday, May 31: Vintage Motorbikes. Grace, pace and horsepower – a display of vintage bikes to inspire nostalgia for the open road and dreams on two wheels. At Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland. www.english-heritage.org.uk/belsay
Sunday, May 31: Hawthorn Arts – Children's Crafts. Design your own cap with Hawthorn Arts at Wallington Hall. Small charge for items made – will not exceed £5. Dress for mess, 11am to 3pm.
Tuesday, June 2: Art Group. Seahouses Harbour Artists meet in the Methodist Chapel Hall, Seahouses, every Tuesday. Support and help given to beginners. 10am–noon. £2 including refreshments.
Thursday, June 4: Beadnell Craft Group. Share your skills and learn new ones. Upholstery, soft furnishings, cross stitch, shell work and more. At the WI Hall. 1.30pm, £1.50, including refreshments.
Thursday, June 4: Glendale Children's Educational Countryside Day. The Glendale Agricultural Society endeavours to bring the town and countryside together so the public can experience first-hand things that are related to the rural way of life. The GCEC is for schools and this year the theme is From Soil to Supper. National Park dry-stone walling demonstrations. Wooler Showground. For more details, contact the Show Office on 01668 283868.
The Alnwick Garden,
Alnwick
01665 511350 Today: Join a walk to be a squirrel detective and see if you can find where The Garden's red squirrels are hiding. 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.15pm, sign up on arrival, free after paying admission.
Monday, June 1: Walk, Wheel and Stroll. Walk, wheel or gently stroll around The Alnwick Garden on a sunny afternoon, with guides for every pace. Whether you'd like a brisk walk, gentle stroll or you use a wheelchair, our guides can show you The Garden as you've never seen it before. 1.30pm–3pm, free but booking is essential, call 01665 511356.
Monday, June 1: Elderberries Foot Care. Make an appointment to have your feet thoroughly pampered on the first Monday and third Friday of every month. 10am–12.30pm, £6 for a full treatment, booking is essential, call 01665 511356,
Monday, June 2: Elderberries Salsacise. Join an exercise class inspired by salsa and suitable for all abilities. 10am–noon, £2.50 per class.
Wednesday, June 3: Bee Inspired – The Alnwick Garden Craft Group. Explore your creativity at our monthly craft group. Learn new techniques and share ideas for crafts of all kinds over coffee with friends. Some materials provided – bring your box of bits and we'll help you make the most of them. 2pm–4pm, free.
Wednesday, June 3: Over the Garden Wall. Get together with friends old and new over coffee and cake to explore the morning's theme, from genealogy to fishing. 11am–1pm, free and no booking required.
EXHIBITIONSToday and Tomorrow: Coastal Art Group. Exhibition of paintings by members. At St Ebba's Church, Beadnell. 10am–4pm. Open until 1pm tomorrow. Free.
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, 01665 510785. Heikkalinnoja/Sandcastles. Exhibition by artists Raija Patchett and Marion Thompson of printmaking, textiles and mixed media. It reflects childhood memories and promotes the idea of play to encourage creativity. Until Saturday. 10am–4pm. Free admission. Climate Change Exhibition – during box office hours – Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth present a display on climate change. Last day Sunday. Free. Next exhibition – Northumbrian Open Art Exhibition – starts Friday, June 5.
Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, 01665 605847. Something about Shilbottle – A step back in time through the village of Shilbottle and district to see people, places and events between 1860 and 1925. Includes artefacts, photographs and personal reminiscences. 10am–5pm. Until June 12.
Belford Craft Gallery, 2 Market Place, Belford, 01668 213 888. New exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery – Peter Podmore – pastels. Until June 6. Main Gallery, Tuesday to Friday, 10am–12.30pm and 2pm–5pm. Saturday all day. Sunday afternoons from 1pm.
Breeze Gallery, 29 High Street, Wooler, 01668 283333. Open 9.30am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. Visit www.breezewooler.com
Coquetdale Arts Centre, Court Buildings, Front Street, Rothbury, 01669 621557. Display of paintings, crafts and prints by members in the main gallery and also a stairwell show of work by Tony Montague, Ken Spencer, Joe Hush and Barbara Segal. New exhibition with Syl Scott, a month showing of work. Centre also runs beginners and more advanced classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am–4pm and Sunday 1pm–4pm. Visit www.coquetdale.org.uk
Crown Studio Gallery, Rothbury. 01669 622890. Potted History: Replicating the Past. Replica prehistoric, Roman and Saxon pottery, jewellery, leather-work and drinking horns, by Graham Taylor and Danielle Ray. 9am–5pm every day except Wednesday. More information, info@crownstudio.co.uk or www.pottedhistory.co.uk
The Frame-House & Schoolroom Gallery, Alnmouth, 01665 830600. Currently showing a mixed exhibition of original work in various media and by many of the area's leading artists and some from further afield. A large selection of quality hand-produced intaglio, wood-cut, lino-cut and screen prints, litho and giclee prints and photographs are also available from the print room. Next solo exhibition features Morpeth based Karen Willis and runs from June 13 to July 12. Open Wed to Sun (closed Mon & Tues, open bank holidays). Contact Mick or Amanda for further details.
The Gate Gallery, 12 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, 01665 602165. A5RT. All proceeds to HospiceCare North Northumberland. From tomorrow until June 17. Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm. Sunday 11am–3pm.
WALKSSunday, May 31: Guided Walk. Fenwick to Berwick North Sea Trail. Starts Berwick 10am, 12 miles, costs £12.50 including transport. Call 01830 540453.
Wednesday, June 3: Walking the Bounds. 1929-2009, follow the route around the park boundaries travelled by Morpeth's Carlisle Park Opening Committee in 1929. 7pm–9pm.
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. 01665 510777 Open daily, 11am–5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Grounds open 10am–6pm. Adult, £11.95, conc £9.95, child £4.95 (5–15 years), child under 4 years, free, family, £29.95 (two adults and up to four children).
The Armstrong Household and Farming Museum, North Charlton Farm, 01665 579443. Open Fridays, 10am–5pm. Adults £2.50. All proceeds to charity. Private parties by appointment.
Bamburgh Castle. 01668 214 515. Open 10am–5pm daily. Last entry 4pm. Adult £7.50, child £3.50, senior £6.50.
Bailiffgate Museum. 01665 605847. Open every day 10am–5pm. Adults £2.50, conc £2, children U16 free.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. 01661 881636. Open daily, 10am–5pm. Adult £6.50, conc £5.20, child £3.30, family ticket £16.30, English Heritage members free.
Berwick Barracks. 01289 304493. Open Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 10am–5pm. Adults £3.50, children £1.80, concessions £3, English Heritage members free.
Brinkburn Priory. 01665 570628. Open daily except Tuesday. 11am–4pm. Adults £3, children £1.50, concessions £2.60, English Heritage members free.
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. 01669 620333. Gardens and estate open every day except Monday. 10.30am–7pm (last admission 5pm and close at dusk if earlier than 7pm). House open 11am–5pm. Closed Monday, June 1. Tuesday, June 2 to Thursday, June 4, open 1pm–5pm. House, gardens and estate: Adult £13.20, child (age 5–17), £6.60, family £33. Gardens and estate: Adult: £8.50, child (age 5–17) £3.50, family £20.50.
Chillingham Castle. 01668 215359. Open daily except Saturday. Noon-5pm. Adults £6.75, children £3, concessions £5.50, under 5s £1.
Dunstanburgh Castle. 01665 576231. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £3.40, conc £2.70, child £1.80.
Edlingham Castle. Open during daylight hours. Free.
Etal Castle. 01890 820332. Open daily. 11am–4.30pm. Adults £3.50, children £1.80, concessions £3, English Heritage members free.
The Fenton Centre. 01668 216216. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. Free.
Heatherslaw Light Railway. 01890 820244. Hourly trains from 11am. Adult £6, senior £5, over 5s £4, under 5s £1.
Heatherslaw Mill, Gift Shop and Visitor Centre, Ford. 01890 820338. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £3.50, conc £2.25, U5s free, family £9.
House of Hardy Museum, Alnwick. 01665 510027. Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm. Free entry.
Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Open daily. Noon–6pm (last entry 5pm). Earl Grey Tea House is also open. Adult £5, over 60s £4, children free.
Hulne Park. Ratten Row, Alnwick. Open 11am–dusk.
Lady Waterford Hall, Ford. 01890 820503. Open daily, 11am–5pm. Adult £2, conc £1.50, family £6, under 5s free.
Lindisfarne Castle. 01289 389244. 01289 389244. Open today and Thursday, June 4, 10am–3pm. Open tomorrow until Wednesday, June 3 noon–5pm. Closed Monday. Adults £5.70 (gift-aided entry £6.30), children £2.80 (gift-aided entry £3.10), family £14.20 (gift-aided entry £15.70).
Lindisfarne Heritage Centre. 01289 389004. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £3, child five to 15 £1, group of 10-20 gets 10 per cent discount, over 20 gets 15 per cent discount.
Lindisfarne Priory. 01289 389200. Open daily from 9.30am-5pm. Adult £4.20, child £2.10, conc £3.60.
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 daily 9am–5pm until October 31. Garden and arboretum £4.25.
Preston Tower. 01665 589227. Border Pele Tower. Open daily 10am–5pm (or dusk if earlier). Adults £2, children 50p, concessions and groups £1.50.
RNLI Grace Darling Museum, Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, 01668 214910. Open daily, 10am-5pm, last entry 5.15pm. 10am–5pm, last entry 4.15pm. Adult £2.50, child/conc £1.50.
Wallington Hall. 01670 773600. House open. Walled garden open daily 10am–4pm. For shop opening times contact the Estate. Garden and grounds: Adult £6.40, child £3.20, family (2+3) £16.
Warkworth Castle. 01665 711423. Open daily, 10am–5pm. Adult £3.90, child £2, conc £3.10, family £9.80, English Heritage members free.
Warkworth Hermitage. Accessible only by boat across the River Coquet. Open Wednesday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Adult £3, child £1.50, conc £2.60, English Heritage members free.
