* NEW EXHIBITION - ROBERT NEWTON * COMMENCING 19TH OCTOBER @ THE OLD SCHOOL GALLERY, ALNMOUTH Born 1964, Robert had a career in engineering before pursuing his artistic talent. He studied Fine Art at Sunderland University and is currently living and working in Northumberland.

The Old School Gallery Foxton Road Alnmouth

Today to Mon 17 Dec

Woodhorn Museum to Glow during the winter months

Woodhorn Museum’s Coal Forest programme moves from autumn to winter from 1 December with the arrival of Glow; a festive season of events including story-telling, ice skating and family arts activities throughout the deepest winter months.

Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives, QEII Country Park, Ashington

Wed 12 Dec to Sun 16 Dec, Wed 19 Dec to Mon 24 Dec, Wed 26 Dec to Mon 31 Dec, Wed 2 Jan 2019 to Sun 6 Jan 2019, Wed 9 Jan 2019 to Sun 13 Jan 2019, Wed 16 Jan 2019 to Sun 20 Jan 2019, Wed 23 Jan 2019 to Sun 27 Jan 2019

Meet professional MasterChef winner Gary Maclean

Come along and meet professional MasterChef winner Gary Maclean. Gary will be holding a book signing for his new book ‘Gary Maclean’s Kitchen Essentials’ as well as food tastings and special offers at selected Dobbies stores.

Dobbies Ponteland Street House Farm Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne

Thu 13 Dec

Light up a Life Celebration Event

Join us for an evening of celebration and remembrance and the culmination of St Oswald’s Hospice’s Light up a Life campaign. People of all ages are invited, to honour the lives of those we love but are no longer with us.

Berwick Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Thu 13 Dec

Riding Mill Choral Society Christmas Concert

Come and join us for our annual Christmas Concert. Featuring Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine in a traditional first half. After your inclusive wine, soft drinks and mince pies during the interval, enjoy the fun of Carol’s for all in the second half. All for just £10!!

Parish Hall, Millfield Road, Riding Mill

Sat 15 Dec

Premium Listing

Relaxed Early Opening: Pit Yard Skating

Woodhorn Museum will open early and this magical event will provide a more relaxed session for visitors on the autism spectrum and those who would feel more comfortable in a quieter environment.

Woodhorn Museum QEII Country Park Ashington

Sat 15 Dec and Sun 16 Dec

Manor Walks’ Santa’s Grotto

Pop in centre for fun festivities and fab activities every weekend from Saturday 24th November until Monday 24th December and have a one to one chat with Santa Claus, between 11am and 3pm.

Manor Walks Cramlington

Sat 15 Dec, Sun 16 Dec, Fri 21 Dec to Mon 24 Dec

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir Annual Christmas Concert

Presenting an evening of traditional and modern Choral music, including all the Christmas favourites. Christmas starts here so come along and join in the singing. With Special Guest Suprano Deborah Barry. There will be light refreshments and seasonal raffle in the interval.

St Cuthbert’s Church Bedlington

Sat 15 Dec

Premium Listing

New Exhibition - Robert Newton

The Old School Gallery Foxton Road Alnmouth

Tue 18 Dec

Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies with Benny Graham Christmas Show

Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies with Benny Graham Christmas Show - Thor’d Out

Cramlington Folk Club The Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Drive, Southfield Green, Cramlington Northumberland

Wed 19 Dec

Cramlington Folk Club Present Jez Lowe’s Thor"d Out

Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies with Benny Graham Christmas Show • Thor’d Out

Benedictine Social Centre,Glenluce Dr,Cramlington

Wed 19 Dec

Make a Winter Bird Feeder

Bring the kids along to make something special for your feathered friends this Christmas. This activity involves the use of suet and bird seed and may get messy! (Coconut oil provided for those not wanting to handle animal fats). Activity is not suitable for those with nut allergies as bird seed may contain nuts.

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley

Sat 22 Dec and Sun 23 Dec

The Hexham Christmas Ceilidh with The Hedgehog’s Skin

The 24th Annual Hexham Christmas Ceilidh Featuring popular ceilidh band The Hedgehog’s Skin, with caller Joey Oliver. All welcome, a great way to celebrate Christmas!

Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, Lower School Hall. Hexham, Northumberland

Fri 28 Dec

New Year Ceilidh with The Hedgehog’s Skin

The Hedgehog’s Skin’s New Year Party Dance away the last few hours of the year, before watching Allendale’s famous Tar Barrel burning at midnight.

Allendale Village Hall, Leadgate, Allendale

Mon 31 Dec

Cragside - Winter wildlife trail

Ozzy the owl is looking for his friends but can’t seem to find them; could they be hibernating' Follow the trail to help Ozzy the owl find his woodland friends, and along the way learn about how we can help nature in winter. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth,

Tue 1 Jan 19 to Sun 6 Jan 2019

Introduction to winter bird identification

Join us to improve your identification of winter birds using sight and sound as we walk around Hauxley reserve. Please bring binoculars, a notebook and pen if you have one. Telescopes and guidebooks provided.

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley

Sat 5 Jan 2019, Sat 12 Jan 2019

Beginners Photography Course

Get Off Auto mode on your camera in just one day. Learn how to create blurred backgrounds in your portrait and close-up shots to make your subject really stand out, and take detailed landscape photos, by shooting in Aperture Priority.

Souter Lighthouse, Coast Rd, Whitburn, Sunderland

Sat 19 Jan 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 19 Jan 19

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 27 Jan 2019, Sun 24 Feb 2019, Sun 24 Mar 2019

Winter Photography

Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment. Any level of experience and any type of photography equipment welcome. This workshop involves outdoor photography, please bring warm and waterproof clothing including waterproof trousers.

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley

Sun 27 Jan 19

scottish night

bon accord Scottish duo. Scottish night

seghill comrades club

Tue 29 Jan 19

Woodhorn Museum to Glow during the winter months

Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives, QEII Country Park, Ashington

Wed 30 Jan 19

good dog

Following its acclaimed premiere in spring 2017, good dog by Arinzé Kene prepares to embark on its second national tour from January 2019. Directed by tiata fahodzi’s artistic director Natalie Ibu, good dog is a true epic spanning multiple characters, families and years.

Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 9 Feb 19

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 12 Feb 2019, Tue 19 Feb 2019, Tue 26 Feb 2019, Tue 5 Mar 2019, Tue 12 Mar 2019, Tue 19 Mar 2019, Tue 26 Mar 2019

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,

Sat 16 Feb 19

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