A shop in Morpeth is welcoming fishing enthusiasts for an open day this weekend.
Game Fishing Supplies in Morpeth is hosting a free event with tips on technique and tackle maintenance, entitled "Is your fishing tackle ready for that big fish?".
It will take place from 9am until 4pm on Saturday (13th February). The main part of the day will consist of demonstrations from AAPGAI Master and classic fly dresser Paul Little, and GAIA instructor and entomologist Cliff Johnston.
Age Concern Northumberland are holding a Recruitment Fair on Friday 12 February at The Round House, Lintonville Parkway, Ashington (oppostie Lidl's).
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.
Youngsters in Northumberland are being invited to an activity week at a garden centre.
Heighley Gate nursery and garden centre near Morpeth will hold craft workshops, a 'meet the animals' event and face-painting sessions for children during the half-term holiday.
The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre, near Ulgham, will bring some of their rescue animals - including a barn owl and a snake - for children to see, on February 19, from noon to 3pm.
There will also be a chance for youngsters to win an Adopt a Hedgehog package and a visit to the sanctuary.
For details and prices, call the centre on 01670 513 416.
People in Morpeth who are struggling with debt problems are being offered help to get their finances in order.
Christians Against Poverty, the national debt-counselling charity, is running special courses in Morpeth throughout this year to help struggling families keep their heads above water.
Delivered through the town's Baptist Church, the sessions will teach good money management skills and give budgeting tips and overall advice on how to limit spending.
Tony Henderson on a festival devoted to one of the North East's greatest sons.
A 10-month celebration was launched yesterday of the life of the North East's greatest seafarer.
Captain Steve Healy of Trinity House on Newcastle's quayside, who wants to raise Collingwood's profile
This year sees the 200th anniversary of the death of Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood who was born in Newcastle and whose family home in Morpeth still stands.
Ramblers are invited to Carlisle Park in Morpeth every Thursday to enjoy one of Northumberland's most stunning parks.
The free event for all ages starts at 12.30pm and covers a two-mile loop. Meet at the Elliott Bridge.
Plans aimed at protecting a market town from a repeat of the worst flooding in its history will go on show to local people next week.
Yesterday worried residents in Morpeth were urged to attend the public exhibition and have their say - but were also warned there is little chance of securing any improvements to the £16m scheme.
The Environment Agency will carry out a final consultation on its preferred option for the flood alleviation project in the town hall on Thursday from 2pm and 8pm.
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Our Lunchtime Concert series re-commences on Wednesday January 20th when our soloists will be Lucy Driver (Flute) with Marcos Fernando (Piano) both are Postgraduate Students at Royal College of Music. This is a return visit for Lucy who gave a fine recital in 2007.
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.
Young Musicians are giving a pre-Christmas Concert in the St George's Lunchtime Series on Wednesday 9th December. St Aidan's RC First School Choir will be entertaining the regular Lunchtime Concert goers with secular and sacred songs. St Aidan's under their conductor Mrs Karen Driver, were the outstanding choir at both the 2008 & 2009 Wansbeck Music Festivals winning all the major prizes for First school choirs.
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!
Writer Josephine Scott will round off the latest season of poetry performances at Morpeth Library when she reads from her first collection, Sparkle and Dance, on December 10 at 7.30pm.
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