Flood update from Morpeth Lions treasurer Simon Pringle:
The furniture store is on the move. Following exhaustive enquiries by Morpeth Rotarians Brian Gott and Barry Swan, two industrial units at Pegswood have been secured at initial discounted rentals.
These are essential to ensure that when flood victims return to their homes they can benefit from the tremendous donations of furniture and furnishings by many people throughout the area.
A mineral water company which started out as a small family-run business in rural Northumberland is to be part of the London 2012 Olympic Games under plans by new owner Coca-Cola.
The US soft drinks giant, which bought Morpeth-based Waters & Robson earlier this month for an unnamed sum, is to rebrand its biggest selling Abbey Well water brand as Schweppes Abbey Well, which will be offered to athletes taking part in the Games as part of Coke's sponsorship deal.
Shops in a Northumberland market town are to open for business on Sunday in the run-up to Christmas as it continues to recover from the worst flooding in its history.
Traders in Morpeth are gradually getting back on their feet after dozens of them were forced to close because of the severe flooding which hit the town in September.
Starting this weekend, shops in the town centre will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm every Sunday until Christmas in a bid to recover trade lost in the wake of the River Wansbeck bursting its banks.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust's water vole project has received a cash boost from Lord Ridley, of Blagdon Hall in Northumberland, who has donated ã3,000 towards improving areas in the county for the reintroduction of water voles.
Retired headteacher and author Harry Dobson, of Morpeth, will give a talk on the architecture of Northumberland at the Woodhorn Museum and Archives Centre in Ashington on December 10, at 7.30pm.
The talk is free but places should be reserved by calling (01670) 528080.
People in Northumberland are getting good adult social care, according to a new national inspection.
The Commission for Social Care Inspection has given Northumberland's adult services department a two-star rating, and says it has "excellent capacity" for improvement.
Bedlington Terriers eased their relegation fears in the Skilltrainingltd First Division with a splendid victory over Morpeth Town, who would have gone fourth-top had they won.
Recently, joint managers Keith Perry and Tony Lowery have improved Bedlington's fortunes but they were still the under-dogs at Welfare Park where the outcome was not decided until nine minutes from time.
Children are being invited to share a cup of tea with Santa.
Father Christmas will host morning and evening parties at Heighley Gate Garden Centre near Morpeth, Northumberland, every Saturday and Sunday from now until the end of December.
Manager Steve Bowyer said: "Children who come to these special events will have the chance to meet Santa and receive a gift from him.
Northumberland's countryside service is encouraging people to consider winter walks at Plessey Woods Country Park.
Mike Jeffrey, Countryside Access and Recreation Manager at Northumberland County Council, said: "There's nothing better on a frosty day than a bracing walk through the countryside. The parks in Northumberland are great places to get out to in the winter months.
"The four parks have something for everyone, from lakeside, woodland and open grassed areas to meadows, river banks, beaches and sand dunes. With plenty of trails to explore, it's the perfect place for some fresh air, to stretch your legs, have a winter picnic or take photographs of the fantastic views."
Northumbria Healthcare has recruited 13 new modern matrons to work in Morpeth Cottage Hospital and some of its other hospitals.
Rosemary Stephenson, the trust's director of nursing, said: "These matrons will oversee a group of wards and departments providing leadership and giving support. This means there is a dedicated person responsible for directing nurses in every ward and department across the trust.
"These matrons will make sure we care for patients in the way they want to be cared for. They will drive up standards by considering existing practice and looking for ways to improve this."
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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