Friday 17 & Saturday 18 February, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
Come along and find out about the many volunteering opportunities available here at Wallington, from being in the Countryside "Green Team", welcoming visitors or assisting with school visits to being a Room Guide or Gardener, volunteering in our Café or Shop or helping to run our events. Meet the staff and find out more about our different volunteer roles and how you can get involved!
For more information ring - 01670 773600
A popular Northumberland Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) expected to be inundated with requests for free debt advice throughout 2012 is looking for volunteers to help with demand.
The DAWN CAB in Morpeth, which has been a lifeline for thousands living in its surrounding communities since opening in 1974, is hoping to recruit volunteer advisers to support its general advice service.
Monday 13th - Friday 17th February 2012, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. & 1.30 - 3 00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the start of spring with wildlife themed art and craft activities throughout the week, from bird box making and crafty creatures to leaf mask making and wild art.
Visit our website or call 01670 773600 for details of what we'll be doing when!
Small charge for items made.
A Northumberland debt advice expert is warning those left financially vulnerable by the festive season to use extreme caution when dealing with companies offering commercial debt management services or payday loans.
Liz Chadwick, Chief Executive of DAWN Advice, which offers free debt advice, warned that many could see their financial situation become even worse if debt problems are not managed correctly or if there is a delay in seeking help.
The final part in this series of blogs will look at 2011 in pictures, one for every month of the year. My year at Wallington in the grounds and Walled Garden has been very enjoyable, sometimes it has been hard work. It has been a pleasure to work here and my year has been documented in pictures.
I shall continue to take photographs at Wallington on my weekly visits, but my next project of this type, is to document 2012 on my section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. As well as volunteering at Wallington, I am a volunteer Ranger - looking after and monitoring a three mile section of this popular Trail.
As we approach the end of 2011, this series of blogs is nearly at their end. Over the year, I have taken hundreds of photographs around the grounds, woods and Walled Garden here at Wallington. My weekly visits to this popular National Trust property has allowed me to document the changes through the seasons.
The Chief Executive of a telephone advice service is urging Northumbrians struggling with legal or financial problems to pick up the phone and join the 3,480 people who have already turned their lives around after contacting the county's dedicated advice line.
Launched in autumn 2010 the Northumberland Single Telephone Advice Line - which is operated by DAWN Advice - has dealt with nearly 3,500 enquiries from people living across the county who are worried about money or legal matters in its first year alone.
Sent in by St Oswald's Hospice
Unique Northumbrian Pipe group Robson's Choice is launching a charity album this month in aid of St Oswald's Hospice.
To celebrate the launch of the 13 track CD, which includes a track named after St Oswald's Chapel, the group are inviting other musicians to join them at The Chantry in Morpeth on Wednesday 14th December for an informal concert.
Louise Woodman, a founder member of the group, from Stannington, said: "We get together to play mainly because we enjoy making music together, but knowing that we are raising money for such a well respected and well known cause gives us a focus and brings an extra meaning to our music."
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4, Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 and Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December, 10.30 am - 3.30 pm.
Experience Christmas as it should be at Wallington! Admire the beautiful decorations and enjoy carol singing and seasonal music in the House, as you soak up the special Christmas atmosphere. You can also make festive things, follow our fantastic Christmas trail and hear stories with Mrs Santa.
Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.
2011 is rapidly coming to an end, as is this series of blogs. Over the year, I have taken hundreds of photographs and used the ones that I like best to illustrate how the grounds and Walled Garden have changed season by season.
With the House now closed except for a few planned events, the property has started to get very quiet with a gradual reduction in visitor numbers. As usual here at Wallington, there are some planned weekly events, in the run up to Christmas.
My weekly visits to help this year started in the first week of January and hopefully will continue into December - weather permitting!
Morpeth Links
John Dawson - Local history tales
Wildlife - With Conservation Officer Kevin O'Hara
Ian Lavery - Updates from the MP for Wansbeck
Ray Purvis - Through the seasons at Wallington
DAWN Advice - Liz Chadwick from the advice charity
Robson and Prescott Vets - Pet advice
Morpeth Lions Club - By Lion Simon Pringle
Wendy Errington - Volunteering at Wallington
Andrew Gibson - Fishing and photography
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