Events Around Northumberland

* 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.

Step inside the room that time forgot and have a groovy time! It’s 1968 - immerse yourself in the decade that brought us Dixon of Dock Green, Twister, miniskirts, Liberty print ties and Angel Delight! Enjoy a trip down memory lane. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Exhibition by It Happens, a group of mixed media textile artists - a vibrant and varied collection of 2D and 3D art work.

Concert with Julie Pendleton (soprano) and John Rowland (tenor) An evening of light music with Songs from the Shows - Old Time Music Hall - Last Night of the Proms Proceeds to Bible Society

CLASSIC CLAPTON the World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making a welcome return to Hexham in October after a gap of 4 years. The band will be performing at Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham on Friday 26 October at 7.30pm.

On X18 bus route, proceeds for St John’s Church

Join Sarah at Wark Town Hall for an Introduction to Creative Writing. Suitable for complete beginners or writers looking for a refresher, we’ll explore a range of styles and exercises together.

Making an item using a pattern. Aimed at those who are confident using their sewing machine and wish to work on more demanding projects. Learn about the intricacies of using a pattern to make clothes that really fit you.

Please come & join us in the centrally located Town Hall where you will find a diverse selection of handcrafted items including wood turning, confectionary, candles, pottery , glass, soaps, jewellery, cards, photography, quilting, patchwork, cushions, soft furnishings, children’s clothing & much more.

Spooky story telling, a hidden pumpkin trail, and spectacular bird of prey displays are just some of the events taking place at Woodhorn Museum this October half term as part of its Halloween-themed Let Go autumn season. Woodhorn Museum’s pumpkin trail opens from Saturday 27 October – Sunday 4 November.

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

Join us for a walk after dark this Halloween in search of the creatures that call our reserve home. Learn all about bats and listen to their calls through the bat detector. Weather permitting we will also visit a moth trap to see what our bats have been feeding on. This is an outdoor event, held after dark.

Calling all ghostly ghouls and wannabe witches! Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure are hosting half term fun full of free spooky activities for the whole family.

Maurice Dickson

Exhibition celebrating the centenaries of seven North Northumberland Womens Institutes

Maurice Dickson A genius performer with amazing stage presence and personality... personal yet universal… with a sincerity which is a hallmark of all he does

Art and craft activities for all ages

Up cycle an empty glass jar to make a beautiful stained glass lantern to light up the dark nights. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We will be inside, but please dress appropriately for the weather.

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

The 31st Art & Craft Fair in Haltwhistle will take in the Masonic Hall on Banks Terrace on Saturday 3rd November, between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. The venue for the event and is not far from the Main Street in Haltwhistle. It is a comfortable, modernised hall with good disabled access.

Now in its 4th year, the Craft Fair showcases a range of unique items made by Northumbrian crafters and is designed for those looking for something special for Christmas. As well as crafts, the event offers an opportunity to catch up with friends over tea and cake.

Get closer to nature and drop in for some free wild activities for both adults and children. Try bird bingo, guided walks and talks, plus all the usual trails, bird hides and natural play. Owl pellet dissection is a separate bookable event (2 sessions available 11am & 2pm).

Make gifts, costumes or decorations to impress your family and friends.

One of a series of monthly talks on a variety of subjects. Talks last up to an hour and are followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jams. It is useful to the organisers to have a rough idea of numbers attending, so they can bake enough scones, so if you intend coming please contact them if possible.

As part of the Nordic Voices Festival 2018, Hexham-based chamber choir Antiphon will perform Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass plus works by Buxtehude, Pedersøn and Grieg.