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Cragside - Stargazing
Explore the night sky through a telescope with expert astronomers. Witness spectacular wonders like the Orion Nebula as you’re taken on a journey through space. This is one of the best times of year to see star clusters, galaxies, and the swirling clouds where stars are born.
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth,
Today
The Fallen Forest
Every weekend plus every day during Northumberland School Holidays: 12 noon - 3pm. Help us create The Fallen Forest this winter at Woodhorn Museum as part of our Coal Forest season.
Woodhorn Museum Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Ashington Northumberland
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Museums Northumberland launches new exhibition celebrating North East
Museums Northumberland will be showcasing work by talented artists from across the North East as part of its new exhibition at Woodhorn Museum, Into the Woods, which opens on Saturday 16 February.
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives, QEII Country Park, Ashington
Today, Wed 17 Apr
Art Exhibition - Diane Patterson
Framed prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood all finished in bespoke solid wood frames. Stags, hares, owls, foxes, squirrels and other wildlife available.
Artist, Diane Patterson, will be available all day to answer any questions.
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley
Today
Bernie Clarkson
An Exhibition of Paintings
Newbiggin Maritime Centre,
Church Point
Newbiggin by the Sea
Today to Fri 15 Mar
Bamburgh Pavilion Quality Craft & Collectors Fair
A diverse range of unique craft & collectables too numerous to mention are exhibited & purshased at this very poular venue ,attended by local, national & international visitors.
The Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh
Sun 17 Feb, Sun 24 Mar
Art Workshops
Fun and friendly art and craft sessions for youngsters aged 4 to 18 in a fully-equipped studio with a highly qualified and experienced tutor. All materials and refreshments included. Large variety of activities. Pre-booking essential.
Studio of Margaret Bodley Edwards B.Ed, M.A., 20, Woodlands, Rothbury
Sun 17 Feb, Sun 24 Feb, Sun 3 Mar, Sun 10 Mar, Sun 17 Mar, Sun 24 Mar, Sun 31 Mar
Cragside - Behind the scenes house conservation tour
Join the house team for a spring clean. Discover classic Victorian cleaning methods, and enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the servants wing of the house, usually closed to the public. Sign up at the house on the day. Booking Not Needed.
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth,
Tue 19 Feb, Tue 26 Feb, Tue 5 Mar, Tue 12 Mar, Tue 19 Mar, Tue 26 Mar
Buskers’ Nights
with Sam Gibson,
Informal Atmosphere for Artists and Audience. Just turn up, plug in and enjoy or impress!
Newbiggin Maritime Centre,
Church Point
Newbiggin by the Sea
Wed 20 Feb, Sun 3 Mar, Wed 20 Mar
Cramlington Folk Club
George Welch and Stewart Hardy
Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Drive, Cramlington
Wed 20 Feb 19
Photo trail
Self-led photo trail starting from the visitor centre. Match the photo to the places as you walk through the woodland and get a prize for solving the puzzle at the end!
Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington
Thu 21 Feb 19 to Sun 24 Feb
Art Classes
Friendly and informal art sessions for adults of all abilities in a fully-equipped studio with a highly qualified and experienced tutor. All materials and refreshments included. Pre-booking essential.
Studio of Margaret Bodley Edwards B.Ed, M.A., 20, Woodlands, Rothbury
Fri 22 Feb, Fri 1 Mar, Fri 8 Mar, Fri 15 Mar, Fri 22 Mar
Counterfeit Seventies
The Counterfeit Seventies comes to the Phoenix Theatre for the very first time this February!
Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between!
Phoenix Theatre, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth
Sat 23 Feb 19
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Cragside - Trust 10 run
Have a go at a free 10k run through the estate on the fourth Sunday of every month (excluding December). Lace up your trainers and have a go at our monthly 10k run. Booking Not Needed. Run is suitable for ages 14 and over with parent’s discretion. Dogs on leads welcome.
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth,
Sun 24 Feb, Sun 24 Mar
Tea Time Talk - "Nerve Agents inthe News ". Speaker:Dr Hilary Hamnett
One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jams. It is helpful to let the organisers know in advance if you are going to attend, so they can make enough scones!
St George’s United Reformed Church Hall, Bridge Street, Morpeth
Thu 28 Feb 19
Bird Watching Basics
This workshop is designed for complete beginners who want an introduction to birds and bird watching.
Starting in the classroom we discuss bird families, terminology, tips for birding in different habitats, ID tips and the use of optics and guide books.
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley
Sat 2 Mar
North Sea Gas. Concert.
Brilliant music by the very talented North Sea Gas.
Looking forward to the 4th annual concert. Having just completed a successful Canadian tour.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre,
Church Point
Newbiggin by the Sea
Sat 2 Mar 19
Cherryburn - Wood engraving one-day workshop with Chris Daunt
Ideal for beginners and those with engraving experience, join Chris Daunt, expert wood engraver and Chairman of the Society of Wood Engravers for a one-day workshop where you will learn wood engraving techniques and produce an engraving to take home.
Cherryburn, Station Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield,
Fri 8 Mar 19
Deeds Not Words
Abbott Dance Theatre Company
Newbiggin Maritime Centre,
Church Point
Newbiggin by the Sea
Fri 8 Mar 19
Introduction to clean air-indicating lichens
How clean is your air? A basic introduction to lichen biology and learning how to identify some common lichens. Discover what these lichens can tell us about air quality. See how many we can find in the local area. Learn how to do a survey in your area and how to report your findings.
Byrness Village Hall, Byrness, Otterburn
Sat 9 Mar 19
Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson
Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome. All materials supplied. Adults only. £45 per person. Contact Diane for more information and to book on 07971846624
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley
Sat 16 Mar 19
Brandon McPhee - The Jimmy Shand Story
The Brandon McPhee Band celebrate the life and music of the late Sir Jimmy Shand, prolific composer and renowned bandleader, an international star and legend of Scottish Music whose tunes continue to feature in the repertoire of most traditional accordionists and Dance Bands.
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre1-2 Beaumont St, Hexham
Fri 22 Mar 19
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