The Chief Executive behind a new online service designed to support older people and people with a disability in Northumberland to find their ideal support worker is urging those searching for work to sign up.
The DAWN Assist website aims to match those looking for the services of a support worker with the candidate most suited to their individual needs and interests using a secure online register.
Monday 25 June, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he takes a northern perspective on the Wars of the Roses and explores the idea that instead of being a battle between York and Lancaster, this civil war was fuelled by the on-going feud between the great northern families, the Nevilles and the Percys.
The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café.
£22, including coffee and lunch.
Booking essential on 01670 773600.
Wild Walk at Wallington - Wildlife of the Wannie Line
Saturday 23 June, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Join the Countryside Team for a guided walk along the Wannie Line railway line which once ran through the Wallington Estate. Walk where the trains once ran and discover the wildlife which has now taken over! Age 10+ Adult £4, child £2 and family £10. Bring a light lunch, waterproofs and boots. Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Meet the Grower
Sunday 24 June, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Your chance to get expert advice from our grower and browse an array of beautiful local and unusual plants and gardening products to buy. Normal admission charges apply.
Northumbrian Clog Dancers
Sunday 24 June, 12 noon & 1.30pm
Enjoy clog and highland dancing in the Courtyard (weather permitting!). Normal admission charges apply.
Special Evening Garden Tour
Saturday 16 June, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Join our expert gardener for an exclusive summer's evening tour of the beautiful Walled Garden, followed by light refreshments in the conservatory. £10 per person including refreshments. Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.
Dangerous Day Out With Your Dad
Sunday 17 June, 11.00 am - 4.00pm
Bring your Dad along to join our "Dad's Army" and have lots of fun learning woodland skills like fire making, shelter building, and tool making. Fun for little AND big kids! Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.
Open Air Theatre - Henry V
Sunday 17 June, 7.30pm
Be enthralled by Illyria's stirring and amusing version of one of Shakespeare's most patriotic plays, Henry V, a story of heroism, romance and the famous victory at Agincourt. Adult £15, child £7.50. Tel: 0844 249 1895 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Booking fee applies.
Bushcraft Taster Session with Wild Harmony
Thursday 7 & Friday 8 June, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Get an insight into the world of campcraft and outdoor living as you learn about shelter building, fire lighting, knots and cordage and campfire cooking in a woodland environment while having a great fun day out. Age 8+ Adult £20, child £10 and family £45. Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Scottish Country Dancing
Saturday 9 June, 2.00 pm
Your chance to join in with Scottish Country Dancing in the Courtyard (weather permitting!). Normal admission charges apply.
Cars in the Courtyard - Morris Minors
Sunday 10 June, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admire a gathering of Morris Minors in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard and imagine yourself behind the wheel of one of these classic cars. Normal admission charges apply.
Trade Secrets - Conservation in Action
Friday 1st, 15th & 29th June, 1.00 - 3.30pm
Join our Conservation Team as they reveal the secrets of conservation and demonstrate how to care for books in the Central Hall. Normal admission charges apply.
Best of British
Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5 June
Join in the fun as we celebrate British history, tradition and culture through themed activities, crafts and trails to mark the start of our Summer of Celebration. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities/items made.
Bushcraft Taster Session with Wild Harmony
Sunday 3 June, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Get an insight into the world of campcraft and outdoor living as you learn about shelter building, fire lighting, knots and cordage and campfire cooking in a woodland environment while having a great fun day out. Age 14+ Adult £20.
Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Talk Time at Wallington: Reiving - The Dark Tradition
Thursday 24 May, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he traces the origins of Reiving, through the era of "Braveheart" back to the time of British resistance to Rome, and considers the influence of landscape, climate, politics and Celtic tradition on the people of the Borders. The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £22, incl. coffee and lunch. Booking essential on 01670 773600.
Wild Walk at Wallington - Broomhouse Walk
Saturday 26 May, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Join our Countryside Team and try out the new Broomhouse Walk that takes you through the beautiful woodland and farmland around Wallington, with wonderful views over the wider estate. Age 10+ Adult £2, child £1 and family £5. Meet in the car park. Wear waterproofs and boots. Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Ask the Wallington Gardener...
Sunday 27 May, 12.00 - 4.00 pm
Ask our Head Gardener for expert advice in the Conservatory and buy special plants to help us raise money for the NGS. Normal admission charges apply but all admission money goes to the NGS.
Northumbrian Clog Dancers
Sunday 27 May, 12.00 noon & 1.30 pm
Enjoy clog and highland dancing in the Courtyard (weather permitting!). Normal admission charges apply.
Meet the Curator
Friday 18 May, 1.00 - 3.30pm
Meet our expert curator, Andrew McLean, to find out about the work that goes on behind the scenes at Wallington and discover the story behind some of the wonderful objects in our collection. Normal admission charges apply.
Cars in the Courtyard - Post Vintage and Classic Cars
Sunday 20 May, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admire a selection of post vintage and classic cars in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard. Normal admission charges apply.
Tuesday 15 May, 1.00 - 4.00 pm
Join our Gardening Team for this hands-on workshop to discover the secrets of propagation and take the fruits of your labour back to your own garden. You may even get the chance to propagate some of the plants in the Wallington Garden!
£10 per person, including coffee.
Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.
Sunday 13 May, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
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. This friendly and supportive workshop is open to enthusiastic photographers of all abilities, and will encourage 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.
£75 including refreshments and lunch.
Booking essential through David Taylor Photography on 01434 607637 or visit www.davidtaylorphotography.co.uk
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