We are running two presentations at 11.30am and 1.30pm, followed by the opportunity to discuss, with our experienced staff, the job vacancies and career prospects in further detail.

For further information on our Recruitment Fair and our other opportunities available or for an application pack call the HR & Training Team on 0845 140 00 88.

On Wednesday February 17th we look forward to a music group of undergraduates from Cambridge University led by Rachel Stroud (Violin) who gave us a splendid recital last year.

On Wednesday March 17th a group of Year 12 & 13 students from King Edward VI School in Morpeth will be performing music for Tenor Voice, Cello, Trombone and Violin.

Details of the April concert on 14th are not yet finalised.

All concerts are from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. Tickets £3.00 at the door.

Evening Concert
On Saturday 6th February we again welcome a return visit from the Felling Male Voice Choir. This concert will commence at 7.00 pm and we expect a "full house" for this splendid choir.

Joining St Aidan's will be a young lady violinist from Newminster Middle School and a group of four young ladies from KEVI, an Oboist, a Soprano- also playing Oboe and two Flautists singing and playing a selection of seasonal music.

As usual at the December concert non-alcoholic mulled wine with shortbread as well as the usual tea and coffee will be available free of charge. Admission to the concert is £3.00 and tickets may be obtained at the door. Come along, join the fun & bring your sandwiches!

The Watson Family gave a varied and entertaining programme of music ranging from Lloyd Webber & the Beatles to Clementi & Mendelssohn. Mum & Dad, Julia & Geoff and their teenage children Jenni & Chris sang and played a variety of instruments including cello, violin, guitar, piano, organ, trumpet & trombone. This talented family have raised thousands of pounds for this charity and have personal experience of cancer with all its implications. Geoff is currently undergoing his third series of chemotherapy.

A message of sincere thanks has been received from the HQ of the Trust to the St George's Lunchtime Concert supporters.

St George's United Reformed Church has something for everyone this Autumn as it swings back into action with a full programme of events following its refurbishment after last year's flooding.

The ever popular Northumbrian Ranters, a group of 40 plus young people from throughout the County and based at Morpeth, will begin the season with a concert this Saturday 12th September at 7.00pm.

The Emergency Services quickly sprang into action to assist affected people to safety and to do whatever was possible to reduce the effects of the downpour.

The day after the full extent of the floods and its effects became obvious, local voluntary organisations lead by Morpeth Lions Club came together to see what could be done collectively.

So if are able to spare a few hours to volunteer for any of our day services or would like to know more about volunteering for Age Concern Northumberland, call 0845 140 0088 to speak with our Resourcing & Volunteers Manager or email:
info@ageconcernnorthumberland.org.uk.

Further information is available from our website on:
www.ageconcernnorthumberland.org.uk

Last year he approached the School Council to organise a non-uniform day for Alzheimers, as his Gran suffers from the disease, and students fully supported the cause, raising £400 for the Morpeth branch of Alzheimers which was awarded last week to the society in a cheque from the School Council.

In addition to Robert's fundraising at school, he also ran a half-marathon in Stafford (pictured), and he has raised a further £226.00 for the charity.

The school and Robert's family are very proud of him, and he is to be highly commended for his efforts.

The winning team from The King Edward VI School in the High School event were Fred Chambers, Alastair Bailey, Lewis Reeves and Thomas Robinson, retaining the trophy after also having won this event last year.

It was a great day for Fred Chambers who won the best individual gross score with 70-7-63. His prize was a year's membership at Longhirst Golf Club.

Fred plays for Morpeth Golf Club and his ambition to gain a golfing scholarship in America.

So if you have a few hours to spare or would like to gain retail experience either email or call the shop directly on 01670 504893.

When all these items were amalgamated at the Pegswood Furniture store Elphin and her husband Jake were able to reclaim the premises -- but not for long.

During the past week the office space used by British Red Cross plus Rhona Dunn and Elphin at FirstCall Castle Morpeth has had to be vacated is in preparation for the creation of Northumberland's Single Unitary Authority when the extra space will be needed by the council.

This talented Elvis impersonator entertained an enthusiastic audience and allowed a raffle to be organised in aid of the Flood Victims Appeal. As a result, Morpeth Lions Club President Graham Tait was delighted to receive a cheque for £200.

Mike Memphis said: "In common with the whole of the North East I was appalled to see on television the destruction the floods caused. I hope that my contribution will assist those affected to get back to normal."

While the appeal fund still has a substantial balance there is a great realisation that fairness must prevail.

Letters are now being sent asking that as people are given dates for returning to their houses or re-inhabiting previously flooded areas of their property they contact British Red Cross on 07623 912340 or 01670 535000.

These long established concerts are usually held at St George's URC, but due to the flood damage at that church this concert was held in Morpeth Methodist Church. It is likely that at least the next concert will also be held there.

Pupils from Morpeth All Saints First and Chantry Middle schools attended this latest concert as many of them play the recorder. This was an ideal opportunity to hear experts and to question them about the forerunners of the modern instrument.

One couple had managed to stay in their rented, furnished accommodation until recently. Their landlord is now in a position to attend to the flood damage and they have been obliged to seek an alternative property.

Whilst they have managed to secure an unfurnished cottage a little distance outside Morpeth, they were faced with the problem of having very little in the way of furniture and furnishings. At this point Rhona Dunn came to the rescue and was able to provide sufficient items for their immediate needs from the Morpeth Rotary Club furniture store at Pegswood.