Alnwick Listings

Friday, 11th May

Fashion from the Past - Costume Presentations at Belsay Hall. 10am - 5pm.

Costume Display. Tudor costume fit for a King and Queen on display. A variety of replica costume for Tudor nobles plus hands on activity for children. Normal admission applies. More information, contact 01661 881636.

Alnwick Playhouse - The Artist - Film (PG) 2:00pm.

"More than a homage to the silent era, Michel Hazanavicius's The Artist is a dazzling tale of love and loss". (100mins)
Box Office: 01665 510785. www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

Alnwick Playhouse - The Raven - Film (15) 7:30pm.

Cusack plays Edgar Allan Poe in a fictionalized account of the last days of his life, in which the poet pursues a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer's stories. (111mins)
Box Office: 01665 510785. www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

Knit 2gether - Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick. 1pm - 3:30pm.

Local knitting group for experienced and beginners alike. Bring needles and wool. Spares available for those who need them. The group will meet every Friday. £1.50 per session, includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Anyone interested, call Dianne on 01665 510603 or the museum on 01665 605847.

Talk - Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion. 7:30pm.

Steve Newman presents a talk to North Northumberland Bird Club entitled From Pole to Pole and East to West - Adventures of a journalist birder. Visitors/non-members £2 donation. More information, contact Richard Narraway on 01668 214759.

Quiz Night - Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick. 7:30pm.

With quiz master Irene Hilsden. Organised by the Friends of Bailiffgate Museum. Teams of six people are invited to compete for prizes at a cost of £2 per head.

Live music - The Cottage Inn, Dunstan. 9pm.

Paul Brydon entertains. More information, contact 01665 576658.

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Step back in time to the year 1880 as Cragside House comes to life. Journey through a day in the house and watch Lord Armstrong’s servants as they go about their daily chores. See Lord Armstrong and Joseph Swan discussing the electric light bulb and Lady Armstrong planning her dinner menu with the cook. Booking not needed, normal admission applies. Contact 01669 620333.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Take part in a broomstick lesson on the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson in the film production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Rothbury Health Walks - 10:30am

Every Friday, from Rothbury Tourist Information Centre. Intermediate/long walk. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Saturday, 12th May

Bowls Taster Session - Free - Alnwick Bowling Club, Dispensary Street, Alnwick. 10am - noon.

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Alnwick Playhouse - Heart to Heart : An Evening of Love Songs - 7:30pm.

Heart to Heart is a brand new show, a back to back live musical concert hosted by and featuring Michael Williams, plus sensational vocalists Kellie Schreiber, Neil Couperthwaite and Diana Nash. Michael and his guests perform a wide range of songs from well-known artists across the decades - from up tempo tracks such as ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ and ‘You Can‘t Hurry Love’ through to popular ballads such as ‘All Out Of Love’, ‘Heart Of The Matter’, ‘I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight’ and ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ as well as some stunning duets such as ‘Thank You For Loving Me’ and ‘Sometimes When We Touch’. Michael also performs some of his much loved solo material taken from his album with Kellie Schreiber and his recent second solo album.

This is a great chance to get up and dance to some of the most soulful high energy songs and emotional tear jerking ballads in recent times - it‘s time to get in the mood for romance with some of the most classic love songs of all time!
Box Office: 01665 510785. www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

4x4 Safari - Kielder Water and Forest Park. 10am - 4pm.

A family-orientated event with guides trail blazing in the heart of Kielder Water and Forest Park. In the comfort of your own vehicle, drive some of the more challenging and rough trails the forest has to offer. £50, includes cooked breakfast for driver. Booking essential, contact 08445 889965.

Adventure Northumberland Activities

Kayaking, 10am, rock climbing and coasteering, 1:30pm, and surfing. More information and booking, visit www.adventurenorthumberland.co.uk or contact 01665 602925.

Watercolour Painting Day - Wallington. 10am - 4:30pm.

A special painting day in the enchanting gardens at Wallington, with demonstrations and advice from local artist Sandra Taylor. Soak up the atmosphere of the tranquil landscape and take home your own beautiful watercolour. £45, including coffee and lunch. Booking essential, contact 01670 773600.

Walk - Starts near Alwinton. 10:30am.

A 10-mile walk following the Border Ridge and along the Pennine Way taking in Brownhart Law, Black Halls and Broad Flow, before reaching the Mountain Refuge Hut. £15. After meeting at Wedder Leap Car Park, there will be a short transfer up the Valley to Chew Green. Information and booking, visit shepherdswalks.co.uk or contact 01830 540453.

Concert - Brinkburn Priory. 2pm.

The Rock Festival Choir performs a short concert of choral classics, including Gorecki, Bruckner, Elgar, Barber, Rachmaninov and Whitacre. Concert free, normal admission applies. Contact 0191 2853059 or visit www.theheritageconsultant.co.uk

Survival Training UK Course - Kielder Water and Forest Park.

This course, led by James Reay, is designed to be fun and safe, while passing on the knowledge to live comfortably in the wilderness. All courses are hands on and ran in Kielder Water and Forest Park. Choose between an eight-hour session (£65) or a 24-hour session (£120). Contact 07712 172768.

Fashion from the Past - Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. 11am - 5pm.

Costume Presentations. To commemorate the Titanic’s first and only voyage, travel back to April 1912 and go on an evocative journey into Edwardian society. Lucy Adlington from The History Wardrobe follows the story of famous dress designer Lady Lucy Duff-Gordon - known in Society as Lucile. A unique presentation of historical costumes, documents and survivor testimonies offers a fascinating glimpse into life on board Titanic and the aftermath of the tragedy. Plus presentations dressing the Jacobeans, 17th Century costume from rich to poor. Plus Tudor costume on static display. Normal admission applies. More information, contact 01661 881636.

Concert - St John The Divine Church, Acklington. 7pm.

The acclaimed Lemington Male Voice Choir perform. Tickets, £7, include admission to the two-hour concert and also admission to Acklington Village Hall afterwards for refreshments. There will be a prize raffle draw on the evening and visitors will be made most welcome. To reserve a ticket, contact Ken or Margaret Denholm on 01670 760220.

Classic Rock - The Farriers Arms, Shilbottle. 9pm - 11pm.

With King For A Day. Free admission. More information, email lizhawthorne5609@aol.com

Sunday, 13th May

Acoustic Afternoon Session - Tomlinson’s of Rothbury from 3pm.

Singer/songwriter Hague performs This event will take place every Sunday in May.

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Fashion from the Past - Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. 11am - 5pm.

Forest Fun - Wallington. 10am - 2pm.

Follow in the footsteps of the Trevelyans who loved to play outdoors and get out in the wild and have lots of fun learning woodland skills like fire making, shelter building, and tool making. Age 14+. Parental consent required for unaccompanied participants age 14-17. £10. Booking essential, contact 01670 773963.

Adventure Northumberland Activities

Mountain Biking, 10am, coasteering, 1:30pm, as well as bushcraft session and surfing. More information and booking, visit www.adventurenorthumberland.co.uk or contact 01665 602925.

Car Boot Sale - Alnwick Town Football Club. 10am - 2pm.

Free admission. Refreshments and clubhouse bar open. Sellers arrive 9am. Cars £10, vans £12. Information and bookings to Alan on 01665 720395. The boot sale will take place every Sunday to raise money for the club. Weather permitting.

In Focus - Hauxley Nature Reserve. 10am - 4pm.

Try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment. Contact Jim Martin on 01665 711578.

WaterAid Pairs 2nd Heat - Kielder Water. 10am - 5pm.

Fly-fishing pairs event on Kielder Water. Age 17+. £72 per pair. Booking essential, contact 01434 251000.

Kielder Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show - Kielder Water and Forest Park. 10:30am - 4pm.

Vintage tractors, classic cars and motorbikes are the order of the day at the sixth annual show. Free, but £4 car-parking charge. More information, contact Wes Turnbull on 07800 853475.

Budding Artists Programme - The Alnwick Garden.

Wicked Art. At The Alnwick Garden. Free with admission. More information, visit www.alnwickgarden.com or contact 01665 511350.

David Taylor Photography Workshop - Wallington.

Join award-winning landscape photographer David Taylor for a day’s exploration of Wallington through the camera lens. This workshop will focus on macro and flower photography, and take full advantage of the walled garden, conservatory and woodland. Open to enthusiastic photographers of all abilities, encouraging them to make progress with their photography both technically and creatively. Although a macro lens will be useful, it is not essential: one of the aims of the day will be to enable participants to get the most out of their own camera equipment, and David will have a limited supply of spare equipment for participants to borrow. £67.50, including coffee and lunch, for National Trust members. £75, including coffee and lunch, for non-members. Prices include admission charge. Booking essential, contact 01434 607637.

Robson’s Choice - Brinkburn Priory. 2pm.

Traditional and new tunes played on the bagpipe. Robson’s Choice play a selection of music from slow a irs to foot-tapping jigs and hornpipes, including sets from their new CD, which is sold in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth. Concert free, normal admission applies. Contact 0191 2853059 or visit www.theheritageconsultant.co.uk

Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking - Kielder Water and Forest Park. 10am - 1pm.

Age 16+. £12. Booking essential, contact 01434 250462.

Walk - Starts near Alwinton. 10:30am.

A 12-mile walk exploring a remote section of the Pennine Way, taking in the Windy Gyle. £15. Information and booking, visit shepherdswalks.co.uk or contact 01830 540453.

Monday, 14th May

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Fashion from the Past - Costume Presentations at Belsay Hall. 10am - 5pm.

Stories, Rhymes and Crafts - Alnwick Library. 2pm - 2:45pm.

An afternoon of stories, rhymes and crafts for babies and toddlers. For children aged six-months to three-years, and their parents or carers. Free. More information, contact 01665 602689.

Quiz Night - The Cottage Inn, Dunstan. 8pm.

More information, contact 01665 576658.

Northumberland Traditional Music Session - The Fishers Arms, Horncliffe. 8pm.

Live Music. Free. More information, contact Jack or Pam Daws on 01665 722835.

Elderberries Programme - The Alnwick Garden.

Footcare sessions. Give your feet a little TLC by booking a half-hour slot with Marjorie, the footcare specialist. Each half-hour slot costs £6. Book a slot by calling 01665 511350. More information, visit www.alnwickgarden.com

Belford Health Walks - Short walk 1:30pm, long walk 2pm.

Every Monday. For both walks meet at Bell View Resource Centre, West Street. Contact North Northumberland Sports Development Team on 01665 511494.

Seahouses Health Walks - 2pm.

Every Monday. Meet at the Resource Centre. Contact Kelvin Rusworth on 01665 721868 or send a text to 07745 571802 or email seahouseswalking@hotmail.com

Tuesday, 15th May

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Fashion from the Past - Costume Presentations at Belsay Hall. 10am - 5pm.

Walk for International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - Meet at 1pm at Crookham United Reformed Church.

More information, contact Rev Dave Herbert on 01668 219584 or 07773 038393

Propagation Workshop - Wallington Hall. 1pm - 4pm.

Join the gardening team at Wallington for a hands-on workshop to discover the secrets of propagation and take the fruits of your labour back to your own garden. There may even be the chance to propagate some of the plants in the Wallington Garden. £10, including coffee. Booking essential, contact 01670 773600.

Boot Camp - The Alnwick Garden. 6pm - 6pm.

Fourth session of six fun fitness classes at The Alnwick Garden. Participants will be pushed to their maximum ability during the classes which will comprise of training using various spaces around the attraction. All activities can be adapted to a range of ages and abilities. £4 per session. Booking is essential on 01665 511350 (option 4).

Amble Health Walks - 1:30pm

Every Tuesday, from Amble Tourist Information Centre. Starter and intermediate. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Wednesday, 16th May

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Fashion from the Past - Costume Presentations at Belsay Hall. 10am - 5pm.

Trip to Moorbank Botanic Garden - 1pm.

Bus trip with Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Coquetdale Group with a two-hour visit to Moorbank Botanic Garden, Newcastle. Light refreshments available. £8. More information and to book, contact Ian Armstrong on ian@ianarmstrong.co.uk or 01669 620142.

Swarland Craft Group - Swarland Village Hall. 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

New members welcome. More information, contact Margaret on 01670 787705 or Joyce on 01670 787855.

Open Mic Night - The Trap, North Broomhill. 8:30pm.

Free. Hosted by We Steal Flyers.

Alnwick Health Walks - Starter (max. 30 mins.) & Long. 10am

Every Wednesday, from Alnwick Tourist Information Centre, Market Place. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030.

Berwick Health Walks - Beginner & Intermediate. 1:30pm

Every Wednesday, meet at The Maltings. Contact North Northumberland Sports Development Team on 01665 511494.

Hadston Health Walks - Starter. 1pm

Every Wednesday, from Hadston House. Contact Jon Monks on 01665 605030

Thursday, 17th May

Cragside Another Side - 1pm - 5pm.

Alnwick Castle Grounds Tour - Daily at intervals.

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle’s history and architecture with an informed guide. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Broomstick Training - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Archery - Alnwick Castle. Daily weather permitting.

More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour - Alnwick Castle. Daily at intervals.

Find out about Alnwick Castle’s two famous Harrys - Potter and Hotspur - and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. More information, visit www.alnwickcastle.com or contact 01665 511350.

Fashion from the Past - Costume Presentations at Belsay Hall. 10am - 5pm.

Walk - Meet at Carey Burn Bridge. 2pm.

A walk along the Harthope Valley looking at late spring flora and fauna with Alnwick and District Natural History Society. Contact Coral Turnbull on 01665 602614.

Guided Photography Walk - Meet at Dunstanburgh Golf Club. 9:30am.

Join local professional photographer Andy Craig for a two-hour PhotoTrail on the Northumberland Coast. Learn how to document the story of the landscape as you pass through it. £15. Contact 01665 576012.

Annual Quiz - The Old Waiting Room, Alnwick Station. 7pm for 7:30pm.

The Aln Valley Railway Society team will take on the Gunnerton Railway Circle team in the annual quiz to see who will hold the Flat-bottomed Trophy for the next twelve months. This year the quiz will be held at Alnwick. Refreshments available from 7pm. Visitors, members and their guests welcome for a small donation towards meeting costs. More information, contact Roger Jermy on 01665 606168.

Wooler Health Walks - Intermediate. 1:30pm

Every Thursday, meet at the Cheviot Centre. Contact North Northumberland Sports Development Team on 01665 511494.

Exhibitions

Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, 01665 510785.

New exhibition Pam Vardy, Land, Sea and Sky. Until June 2. Open during box office hours.

Bailiffgate Museum - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, 01665 605847.

New exhibition - Olympic Torch: Shrove Tuesday Football Match.
Until May 29.
Adults £2.50, conc £2, U16s free, family (2 adults / 1 concession) £6.70.
www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk

Belford Craft Gallery, Market Place, Belford, 01668 213888.
For information visit www.belfordcraftgallery.com

Crown Studio Gallery, Bridge Street Rothbury, 01669 622890, www.crownstudio.co.uk, Twitter @northumberart

Made March Hares! An exhibition of new, original hare-based ceramic designs, jewellery and cards by resident artist Lynda Taylor. Plus a fine selection of new small Northumbrian landscape paintings and limited edition prints and an eclectic selection of fine crafts all created by established professional artist makers.
Open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am - 5pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Fenwick Gallery, Warkworth, 01665 711136.
For information visit www.fenwickgallery.co.uk

The Aln Gift Shop and Gallery, 57 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, 01665 830245.

New original coastal work by Joanne Wishart, as well as original work and prints by Emma Holliday.
Open daily 10am - 4pm, except for Wednesdays, when the gallery is closed.

The Congregational Gallery, High Street, Rothbury, NE65 7TL. 01669 621900.

Cafe with real food and coffee.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10:30am-4:30pm, Sunday 11:30am-4pm.
www.thecongregational.co.uk,

The Design Room Art Gallery, 79 High Street, Wooler, NE71 6BD.

Featured artist Paresh Nrshinga and new originals by Ken Spencer.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Other times by appointment.
Call 07921 436427 or visit www.thedesignroomartgallery.co.uk

The Old School Gallery, Alnmouth. www.theoldschoolgallery.co.uk, 01665 830600

Work currently on display from many of the area’s leading artists in various styles and media including original works (Tony Marshall, Cliff Blakey, Sue Fenlon, Daphne Harrison, Jim Thompson) and stunning hand-made woodcut, linocut, collagraph prints and etchings (Tom Davidson, Hester Cox, Alison Read, Jonathan Lloyd, Pam Grimmond). Also photography from Lee Frost and Jeremy Preston together with standard prints and Sprungli necklaces.
Visit website for further details. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives, QEII Country Park, Ashington. 01670 528080.

A truly out-of-this-world experience is guaranteed for all visitors to Invasion, the new exhibition at Woodhorn. Costumes, props and even robots from favourite TV and sci-fi film blockbusters have been brought together for this thrilling show.
Until September 3.
£3.95 adult, £3.50 conc, £2.95 Children and £12.50 (2 + 2) family ticket. Visit www.experiencewoodhorn.com for opening times and more information.