STAGE/SCREEN

Alnwick Playhouse
Bondgate Without,
Alnwick
01665 510785

Today and Sunday, May 10: The Young Victoria (PG; 104min).Tracing the romance from the initial sparks of attraction to marriage, revealing the private frustrations of Victoria as she tries to escape the grip of her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and scheming advisor Sir John Conroy. With Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. Today 2pm, Sunday 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5.50 conc.

Monday, May 11: Marley and Me (PG; 115min). The heart-warming story of Jenny and John Grogan and their uncontrollable but
loveable Labrador, Marley. 4.30pm tickets £6, £5.50 conc.

Tuesday, May 12: Bill Giles' Weather Show – from the man who led the BBC weather team for 17 years, Bill Giles now presents his one-man weather show. He will take you through all weather phenomena – rainbows, lightening, thunder waterspouts, tornadoes and hurricanes, Met Office jargon, climate change and the effect of greenhouse gases, what weather we can expect in the next 50 to 100 years, and bloomers at Television Centre. 7.30pm tickets £14, £13 conc.

Wednesday, May 13: Kasaï Masaï – bringing the traditional sound of remote equatorial African villages to Alnwick, picking up a contemporary twist on the way. 7.30pm tickets £14, £13 conc.

Thursday, May 14: The Paperboys – an astonishing eclectic folk-rock quintet from Canada with an Americana sound incorporating soul music and country. Featuring a great lead vocalist and stunning fiddle playing. The Paperboys are one of the most exciting bands to come out of the folk-roots corner. 7.30pm tickets £14, £13 conc.

Thursday, May 14: Alnwick Playhouse Spring Tour 2009. Vivaldi by Candlelight including The Four Seasons – a composition which depicts 17th century Italian rural life in a wonderfully inventive manner, Concerto for Two Violins, and the Rustic Symphony. Tickets £10. At Church of St Mary's, Lesbury. 7.30pm.

The Maltings,
Berwick
01289 330999

Today: We are the Champions – tribute band Magic perform the classics from Queen. 7.30pm, tickets £20, £17.50, £15, £5.

Tomorrow at Saturday, May 9: Beef – Hull Truck Company perform John Godber's Beef about Dave, a 17-stone walking time-bomb. 7.30pm tickets £15, £12.50, £10, £5.

Wednesday, May 13: A Clockwork Orange (18; 136min).
The film of Alex and his gang of vicious, sadistic youths from futuristic Britain. Alex is sent to prison and then later released as a victim. 7.30pm tickets £5.

LIVE MUSIC

Tonight: Music Session. Robert Whitehead Band performs at Rothbury Accordion and Fiddle Club. At The Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Members £3, non-members £4. Contact 01668 281307.

Tonight: Live Music. Music session with Clear Blue Skies. At The Tanners Arms, Alnwick. 8.45pm.

Sunday, May 10: Acoustic Magic. Music from the Acoustic Magic team. At The Schooner Inn, Seahouses. 8.30pm.

Monday, May 11: Live Music. Music session. At Fishers Arms, Horncliffe. 8pm. Free. Contact 01665 722835.

EVENTS

Tonight: Comedy Night at Blackmore's of Alnwick. With Gavin Webster and David MacBeth. 7.45pm, £10, to book contact 07733172625.

Tomorrow: Circus. Fred's Flying Circus, complete with the "little" Big Top and featuring Fred, one of the best-known circus performers in the UK, as well as jugglers, acrobatics, magic and a mind-reading dog. At Ellingham C of E First School. Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm show. Tickets available on the door, or ring the school on 01665 589 233.

Tomorrow: Owl Night Kielder. Find out more about research into Kielder's owls and meet some of the venerable birds. Bring a torch along with you. Meet at Greenhaugh School, Greenhaugh. Grid ref NY793875. 8–10pm, booking is essential on 01434 250209.

Tomorrow: Clennell Hall Folk Festival. The very best of old and new, with established artists from around Britain as well as some of the best young talent around. Northumbrian music, with a little international flavour mixed in, song and dance. Camping at festival site. Telephone 01669 650337.

Tomorrow: Club Night. Alnwick singer Daniel Hope, a disco and a raffle, with proceeds going to help purchase equipment for Belford Community First Responders. At the Belford Community Club. 8.30pm. Advance tickets are £3 available from the club or from Smith's Newsagent, Belford. Tickets are also available on the door.

Saturday, May 9: Northumbrian Evening. Live entertainment from Piper's Share, Andrew Charleton, Coquet Singers, Dave and Wendy Richardson and others. Also a bar and raffle. At the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury. 7.30pm. Tickets, £8, £7 concessions/children (to include a pie and peas supper), from Tullys or Sandra 01669 620564 or Margaret 01669 620082.

Saturday, May 9: Badger Watch Kielder. Tour deep into the heart of Kielder Forest for a glimpse in the secret nocturnal world of the badger. Meet a Stonehaugh Picnic Site. Please bring a torch. Booking essential on 01434 250209.

Saturday, May 9: 40th anniversary celebration of Morpeth Swimming Club. From 7pm to 11pm at Riverside Leisure Centre, Morpeth.

Saturday, May 9: Morpeth Tales. From 1pm to 4pm, at Storey Park Community Centre, Kirkhill. Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the opening of Carlisle Park.

Sunday, May 10: Open Mic/Open Art Night. Sessions giving local people the opportunity to try out their musical skills in front of a live audience and for budding artists to have a go, whatever your level of experience. At The Maltings, Berwick. 7.30pm. Free. More information visit www.maltingsberwick.co.uk

Thursday, May 14: Garden Talk. Summer in the Gertrude Jekyll garden, Holy Island. 1pm. Free, donations welcome. Booking essential on 01289 389244.

The Alnwick Garden,
Alnwick
01665 511350

Open daily 10am–4pm. Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Adults £10, concs £7.50, children 16 and under 1p (for up to four children with each adult), group (14 people or more) £6.25 per person, educational group £2.50 per child. Prices include optional £1 per person charitable donation.
Garden events all free after paying admission to Garden, unless stated.

Tomorrow: Lunch Club – join our friendly lunch club to meet new people or spend time with those you know on the second Friday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Catch up over coffee and pastries, before an interesting demonstration or talk and a delicious two-course lunch with a view of the Grand Cascade. £17.50 per person and booking is essential, please call 01665 511861 to book or for more information on each month's theme. 11.30am to 3pm.

Monday, May 11: Elderberries Salsacise – join a class inspired by salsa and suitable for all abilities. £2.50 per class, booking essential. 11am to noon.

EXHIBITIONS

Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, 01665 510785. Heikkalinnoja/Sandcastles. An exhibition by artists Raija Patchett and Marion Thompson of printmaking, textiles and mixed media. The artwork reflects childhood memories and promotes the idea of play to encourage creativity. Until Saturday, May 30. 10am–4pm. Free admission.

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. Exhibition includes artefacts, photographs and personal reminiscences. 10am–5pm. Until June 12.

Belford Craft Gallery, 2 Market Place, Belford, 01668 213 888. Next exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery starts May 23. 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. Exhibition – 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, Superb Gallery Space & Picture Framing, 01665 830600. Currently showing Into The Light – an exhibition of mixed media works by Whitley Bay artist Clifford Blakey. Until Monday, May 4. Open Wed to Sun (closed Mon and Tues but open on bank holidays). 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. 9am–5pm, Monday to Saturday.

WALKS

Saturday, May 9: Guided Walk. Navigator–Rights of Way. A six-hour medium walk to the south of Alnwick for those who wish to learn basic navigation for walkers. Max 6 persons. £20. 10am. Booking contact 0191 257 2601 or visit www.walknorthumbria.co.uk

Saturday, May 9: Chillingham Ancient Park Walk. Starts Chillingham 10.30am, 7.5 miles, includes visit to wild cattle. Costs £12.50. Call 01830 540453.

Thursday, May 14: Walking Tour of Rothley Crags. Join Maurice Holliday for a look at the natural world through verse and the Northumbrian Pipes while exploring Rothley Crags, in this special access guided walk. Meet at the Clocktower, Wallington Hall at 11am. Bring a light lunch. Costs £3, allow four hours.

Thursday, May 14: Guided Walk. Five-mile Edlingham Castle Walk. 6.30pm. £9. Call 01830 540453 or visit www.shepherdswalks.co.uk

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.

ATTRACTIONS

Alnwick 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 (2 adults and up to 4 children).

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 Estates. 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 daily, 11am–5pm. House open Tuesday–Friday 1pm–5pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am–5pm. Closed Mondays. 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. Today–Wednesday, 10am–3pm. Thursday, May 14, 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-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.

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 appointments.

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.