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Tonight is the last chance to see the fabulous fireworks display which has been lighting up the night sky at the Tall Ships festival.
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Tonight is the last chance to see the fabulous fireworks display which has been lighting up the night sky at the Tall Ships festival.
The fireworks, visible for miles around and seen here on a video by John Tuttiett Photography, have been thrilling both visitors and people all around the area for the last two nights.
Fabulous fireworks at Blyth. Picture by Brian Smith
The display is accompanied by a film and musical score created by Swedish artist Cecilia Stenbom and UK composer Chris Sharkey, who have worked with people from Blyth and Gothenburg to produce the stunning experience.
Tonight's display starts at 9pm.
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While the weather might not be playing ball today, here's a look at some of yesterday's fun in the sun at the Tall Ships Regatta.
More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to Blyth for this weekend's free event, with more than 20 magnificent Tall Ships berthed at the quayside and one-and-a-half miles of fabulous entertainment for all the family.
Fun with Let's Circus.
It's the biggest event Northumberland has ever hosted, climaxing tomorrow with a spectacular Parade of Sail at 2pm when the ships set off for a 500-nautical-mile journey to Gothenburg in Sweden.
Keep up to date with all the action via our live blog, www.newspostleader.co.uk/live/event?2291187
Remember to use the hashtag #TallShipsBlyth to join in.
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A land owner in Northumberland has closed down his motocross practice track after his appeal was turned down.
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A land owner in Northumberland has closed down his motocross practice track after his appeal was turned down.
In 2014, Stephen Hogg submitted a retrospective application to change part of the Engine House field at Causey Park Farm to a track, which would be open on Sundays or Wednesdays between April and October, with a maximum of four sessions a month.
A rider during a session at the track.
He was looking to increase the number of days for the riders from 14 to 28, but the proposal was refused by Northumberland County Council.
Mr Hogg tried again last year and this bid included a full noise assessment. However, it was once again turned down by the local authority.
An appeal was lodged, but it is now the end of the road for the track as this has been rejected.
As a result of the decision, he has to restore the land to its previous state and this will be monitored by the council.
It has been welcomed by objectors, who said the noise was a great nuisance and the landscape had been spoiled by the modifications to make the track, which is located in the green belt.
Mr Hogg is disappointed as he argues that the facility was in a relatively hidden location and the noise levels were suitable.
In his report, planning inspector Roger Catchpole said: ‘The proposal has led to a form of development that is not consistent with the characteristic quality of the countryside. As such, the practice track and its access route from the nearby road have reduced openness.
‘I also note the strength of objection from the more distant residents of Earsdon who are situated to the south of the appeal site.
‘This suggests that the sound is reflected and focussed by the surrounding topography of the site in such a way that a wider range of sensitive receptors should have been evaluated.
‘I note the undisputed fact that the existing occupants of the nearest dwellings have not complained about any noise nuisance, as well as the carefully considered letter of support from the occupant of Home House.
‘But whilst the current occupants may not find the noise levels intrusive, this may not be the case for future occupants.
‘Substantial weight must be given to the green belt harm due to the inappropriate nature of the proposed development.
‘On balance, I consider that the factors in favour of the proposal do not clearly outweigh the harm that would be caused to the green belt.’
Mr Hogg, who owns the land at the farm along with his brother Peter, ran motocross at Eshott Heugh for about ten years.
When a caravan site was built next to it, the sessions moved to the track created at Causey Park. They have been taking place for 14 days a year for the last six years.
“The term openness has been used by the inspector, but most people who arrive at the farm don’t realise the track exists – the openness will only be reduced for the people who walk past it,” said Mr Hogg.
“You can hear the bikes on the other side of the A1 when the road is quiet, but not at a significant level, and you can’t hear them when traffic is going past.
“It would be ridiculous to have to restore the land after each session and so I’ve been left with no option but to close the track.
“Although it was run commercially, most of the money we received was spent on the costs of running it. We enjoyed providing a motocross facility for the area and we’ve received many comments from disappointed riders, including a disabled girl who said this was one of the very few tracks that let her on due to her using a small quad bike.”
Maurice McCone, one of the residents against the bid, said: “It’s a shame that we had to go through this process, but we felt that we had to object to the application.
“We are happy to see this disruption stopped. It was a commercial operation which upset many locals for the benefit of outsiders.
“The noise from the bikes sounded like a dozen chainsaws on the go and the comments in support of the application were from people living further away who didn’t have to cope with the noise.
“It was also an abuse of green belt land and we now hope that Mr Hogg restores the land to its original state, as requested by the planning inspector.”
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The Blyth Tall Ships Regatta has been
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The Blyth Tall Ships Regatta has been 'exceedingly well attended', pulling in 'hundreds of thousands' of visitors.
The four-day event, which was the largest to have ever taken place in Northumberland, was the UK's only regatta in 2016. While final details are being worked on, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people visited the event, coming from near and far. A detailed analysis will be taking place over the next few weeks to evaluate the event and to determine the extent of the impact on the local and regional economy, which was expected to be in the region of £8million.
The Blyth Tall Ships Regatta has been hailed a massive success.
As well as 23 majestic tall ships, the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta - which started on Friday and ended today - offered more than 1.5 miles of free entertainment. Visitors were able to climb on board some of the ships, enjoy free family fun, live music, street theatre, fair ground rides and nightly fireworks and evening performances.
The event included an extensive cultural programme, thanks to a £120,000 grant from Arts Council England and National Lottery funded Grants.
Activities stretched from the beach right up to the town centre. Highlights included the crew parade and re-enacted Blyth carnival which involved 1,000 people on Saturday afternoon. It also included a nightly fireworks performance which was accompanied by a film and musical score created by Swedish artist Cecilia Stenbom and UK composer Chris Sharkey who have worked with local people from Blyth and Gothenburg to produce the performance. The event culminated in the magnificent Parade of Sail this afternoon, when the Tall Ships left the Port of Blyth, accompanied by up to 70 flotillas, and sailed down the coast to St Mary's Lighthouse before sailing five miles out to sea ready to start their 500-plus nautical miles race to Gothenburg.
More than 1,000 staff and volunteers worked during the event, with many accommodation providers in Northumberland sold out over the weekend. There are 80 trainees aged between 15 and 63 years who will get their first taste of life aboard and working on a Tall Ship. Many of which are from Northumberland and 33 have been supported by Northumberland County Council ward councillors. There were also 140 volunteers, again most from Northumberland who helped over the four event day event in various roles. The volunteers have been thanked for their efforts.
The spectacular event has attracted visitors from far and wide.
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, hosted the prestigious regatta. Fergusons of Blyth, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned haulage companies and the biggest in the North East, was the principal sponsor for the event in celebration of its 90th anniversary.
Coun Val Tyler, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture for the county council, said: “The last four days have been a magnificent and memorable event - to see the joy and excitement with thousands of people who enjoyed themselves is something that will be a lasting memory for me.”
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth said: “The port, the people, the ships and everyone else involved this weekend has done Blyth and the wider region proud. While we are sorry to see the ships go the impact they have brought will be felt well into the future."
Alan Ferguson, chairman of Fergusons of Blyth, said: “The regatta has been a fantastic success and we were so proud, in our 90th year, to be the main supporter of this huge event. The regatta showcased what this town can do and should be a springboard for its continued growth.”
The event proved popular with visitors. Sue Symes visited the festival with her husband Mick. She said: "We attended the event on Saturday and had a fantastic day from our start at midday until 9pm to see the spectacular fireworks.
"I was very much looking forward to the event and wasn't disappointed at all. From our arrival at the park and ride north to the bandstand area and back we managed to see just about everything. The highlights for me were the parade of the crews, so vibrant and fun, and of course the fireworks! Too many other things to mention but just an all round great, friendly experience. I feel proud to come from the North East.
"Well done to everyone involved in making this a great experience, there was plenty to do and see for all ages and for such a small community Blyth you should be proud! Thank you."
Debbie Kings, from Nottingham, said: "It's the first time we have been to Blyth - not our first trip to Northumberland though. It's also the first time we've ever been to an event like this - hence why we were so impressed. Loved the yellow wrist bands for children - saw it in action when a very upset little boy was found by a policeman who promptly phoned mum. Thought the stewarding around the town was spot on. And the sheer enthusiasm of everyone, the smiling faces - terrific!"
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Construction has started today on one of the first proton beam therapy (PBT) cancer centres to be built in England.
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Construction has started today on one of the first proton beam therapy (PBT) cancer centres to be built in England.
The treatment centre, situated at the Earth Balance wellness site in Bomarsund, will be the second to be built by Proton Partners International in the UK and is expected to be operational by February 2018.
An artist's impression of the new centre.
At the start of the year, construction began at Proton Partners’ first centre in Newport, Wales. The location of the third centre, which is planned for London, is still to be announced.
Each centre will be able to treat up to 500 patients every year and, in addition to PBT, will offer imaging, chemotherapy, traditional radiotherapy and well-being services.
Coun Grant Davey, leader of Northumberland County Council, said: “It is fantastic to see work getting under way on this pioneering centre being developed right here in Northumberland.
“To have this facility based in the county is a real coup. It will not only make this type of treatment available to the region and beyond, but also bring more skilled jobs to Northumberland.”
The Bomarsund site was granted planning permission in February.
Mike Moran, chief executive of Proton Partners International, said: “Today marks an important step in our plans to revolutionise cancer treatment across the UK.
“Northumberland is the perfect location for our second centre – it is close to well-connected transport links and opens the door to proton beam therapy to prospective patients from the north of England and Scotland.
“We have acquired the best technology available and our aim is that this area will evolve into a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility.
“The investment will also bring jobs, medical and administrative, to the area and will attract skilled individuals to the North East.”
The centre will treat NHS, medically-insured private and self-paying patients.
Karol Sikora, Proton Partners’ chief medical officer, added: “There is a pressing need to bring this type of treatment to the UK as studies have shown that at least 10 per cent of patients who receive traditional radiotherapy would be treated more effectively with protons.
“By offering a variety of cancer therapies, our centres will deliver a fully comprehensive level of cancer care, tailored to fit the different needs of each patient – something which is not available in the UK at the moment.”
Proton Partners recently received £450,000 investment from regional growth fund programme, Let’s Grow North East.
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The south car park for the Tall Ships Regatta is closed today due to heavy rain.
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The south car park for the Tall Ships Regatta is closed today due to heavy rain.
Visitors must use the north car park. All park and ride highway signs will direct motorists to the north car park, which is hard standing.
All pre-purchased event parking tickets are valid for the north car park.
Despite the rain, the event is fully open today from 10am to 10pm and from 10am to 5pm on Monday.
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Remember to tweet using the hashtag #TallShipsBlyth to get involved.
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What a magnificent sight. The Tall Ships put on a fantastic spectacle as they left Northumberland this afternoon.
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What a magnificent sight. The Tall Ships put on a fantastic spectacle as they left Northumberland this afternoon.
Our slideshow of pictures by John Tuttiett Photography captures the climax to the four-day extravaganza, when more than 20 vessels hoisted their sails to leave Port of Blyth and set off for the 500-nautical-mile journey to Gothenburg in Sweden.
The Tall Ships leave Blyth. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography
The Parade of Sail took them down the coast to St Mary's Island and then out to see for the 18-day journey.
More pictures and video of the amazing event to come.
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Another key sponsor has come on board for the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta.
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Another key sponsor has come on board for the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta.
Northumbrian Water has been confirmed as one of the highlight sponsors and will provide important logistical support to the event in August.
Up to 30 Tall Ships are expected to gather at Blyth for the Regatta which takes place over the weekend of August 26 to 29, and features five zones of free family entertainment.
The water company, who supply 2.7 million people across the north east with water and waste water services every day, will supply and manage water supplies to the ships and crew.
These supplies will be provided via temporary overland pipework and hydrants, which will be securely installed along Commissioner’s Quay and Dun Cow Quay.
Northumbrian Water’s external relations manager, Maureen Berne, said: “Water is at the heart of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta, so it is a natural fit that we are supporting the event.
“As well as providing tap water for ships, we will also treat their waste water at our sewage treatment works on Tyneside, and return it safely back to the environment.
“Northumbrian Water plays a key part in looking after the stunning Northumberland coastline by protecting bathing water quality through our wastewater treatment operations.
“We are very proud to sponsor this event. The tourism and economic benefits the Regatta will bring to the region also support our commitment to help the north east thrive.”
Northumbrian Water estimate that they will treat up to 120,000 litres of waste water from the ships during the course of the event.
Coun Val Tyler, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture at Northumberland County Council, said: “We are delighted to have Northumbrian Water on board as one of our official partners for this water-based event.
“It’s very fitting that Northumbrian Water plays a key part in looking after our stunning Northumberland coastline, working daily to protect our bathing water quality through its waste water treatment operations.
“It is fantastic that this beautiful stretch of our coastline will be showcased regionally, nationally and internationally during this amazing bank holiday weekend.”
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious North East Tall Ships Regatta with Fergusons of Blyth confirmed as the Principal Sponsor.
Martin Lawlor, Chief Executive, Port of Blyth, said: “The support of Northumbrian Water as one of our event sponsors is invaluable. They will be providing an important service to the ships and crews and the fact that they will do this in a way that’s sustainable and non-harmful to the local environment is hugely important.”
Northumbrian Water’s leisure team will be in Ridley Park during the event.
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A village show is encouraging the next generation of growers, bakers, crafters, artists and more to get involved with its annual event.
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A village show is encouraging the next generation of growers, bakers, crafters, artists and more to get involved with its annual event.
In a change to previous years, Longhirst Village Show will take place on Sunday, September 4, instead of Saturday.
Taking over the village hall, the event starts at 1.30pm and will be the 101st show for the village.
There has also been a rationalisation of the classes to make it more accesible to everyone.
Anyone living in the parish can enter fruit, vegetables, home-baking crafts and children’s classes as well as photography and floral exhibits.
Classes are free to enter but entry forms must be submitted to the show committee by next Wednesday, August 31.
Completed forms should be left in the box marked Village Show Entries in the foyer of the village hall, in the post box on the village hall gate or sent by email to longhirstshow@gmail.com
Edible entries will be sold off at the end of the day and visitors to the event will be welcome with open arms.
There will be a raffle and tombola and refreshments will also be on offer throughout the event.
Entry is £2 per person, children free.
For more information, visit sites.google.com/site/longhirstshow/
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A special relationship between Blyth and Gothenburg, in Sweden, which has helped see the Tall Ships Regatta come to Northumberland, has been praised.
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A special relationship between Blyth and Gothenburg, in Sweden, which has helped see the Tall Ships Regatta come to Northumberland, has been praised.
The Blyth and Gothenburg programme brings together the communities of South East Northumberland and Sweden to celebrate the Blyth Tall Ships Regatta to Gothenburg. The ships leave Blyth today and will race to Gothenburg, which will then host its own celebration event.
Conny Brannberg
The cultural collaboration agreement with West Sweden was first signed by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership in 2012.
And Swedish representative Conny Brannberg, president of the cultural affairs committee, has praised the event in Blyth and says Gothenburg is looking forward to hosting the ships.
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Volunteers at the Blyth Tall Ship Regatta have been thanked for their efforts, which have helped make the festival
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Volunteers at the Blyth Tall Ship Regatta have been thanked for their efforts, which have helped make the festival 'an outstanding success'.
The helpers have included ship, event and technical liaison officers; and hospitality and town hosts. James Stevens, from race organisers Sail Training International, praised their efforts.
The Blyth Tall Ship volunteers.
He said: "Sail Training International travels to ports all over Europe and the volunteers have been up there with the absolute best we have ever seen. They were clearly well briefed and they have been friendly, efficient, positive and incredibly hard working.
"We've been talking to the volunteers and we've heard about the long hours they have put in, the extra personal efforts they have made and the many miles they have walked. The ships, trainees and the visiting public have all said that the volunteers have been amazing.
"They have been great ambassadors, not just for Blyth but also Northumberland, and given the event its heart. They should be very proud of what they have achieved and their contribution to the outstanding success of the event."
Volunteer Melanie Gray, who was in the crew centre, said she was very proud to be part of the event, while fellow helper Liz Finch, who was part of the crew services team, said the festival had attracted 'so many people' and believes it will encourage visitors to come back and explore more of the area.
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Laura Weightman has qualified for her second Olympic 1500m final, after a gutsy run in her semi-final.
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Laura Weightman has qualified for her second Olympic 1500m final, after a gutsy run in her semi-final.
The 25-year-old Morpeth Harrier, from Lesbury, near Alnwick, took command of the race in the first lap, which had begun at a very slow pace.
She led the field for the next couple of laps before four athletes passed her - Kenyan Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, Dawit Seyaum, from Ethiopia, US runner Shannon Rowbury and Ethiopian Besu Sado.
But Laura was determined to make the final and, with the first five qualifying, she gritted her teeth and courageously hung on to fifth place, despite sustaining a nasty spike injury to her shin. She crossed the line in 4mins 5.28secs.
Laura had scraped through to the semi-finals as one of the fastest losers from the heats in a time of 4:8.37.
Fellow Brit Laura Muir also qualified for the final, comfortably finishing third in the second semi-final in a time of 4:04.16.
The final is at 2.30am GMT on Wednesday and will be shown live on the BBC.
The Rio Games are Weightman’s second taste of the Olympics, after she finished 11th in the 1500m final at London 2012.
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Police are asking farmers to keep a close eye on their quad bikes.
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Police are asking farmers to keep a close eye on their quad bikes.
Officers have received regular reports of these vehicles being targeted by thieves in recent weeks, with the latest offence reported to have taken place in the Mitford area on Monday between midnight and 6.30am.
Neighbourhood inspector Kevin Oates said: “Quad bikes are an essential piece of kit for most farmers and are valuable assets that are expensive to replace.
“Our best advice is to ask quad owners to think about crime prevention so they don’t make easy for thieves to ride off with them.
“Recent quad thefts have seen many Honda machines going missing, so this is a reminder to all owners of Honda quads to ensure your quad is secure at all times, identifiable and follow our crime prevention steps.
“We’re also asking members of the rural community to report suspicious activity to us on 101 so we can do all we can to stop thieves in their tracks.”
Police are also advising farmers to keep an eye out for stray quads or other pieces of farming machinery they may spot in unusual places, as thieves are known to steal a piece of machinery and hide it on the land so they can come back later when it is quiet to spirit it away.
Police advice on various issues that farmers should be aware of is available at www.northumbria.police.uk/advice_and_information/crime_prevention/rural_and_farm_crime
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A pilot scheme to prevent children in Hartlepool from going hungry during the school holidays has been extended after it ran out of food early due to demand.
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A pilot scheme to prevent children in Hartlepool from going hungry during the school holidays has been extended after it ran out of food early due to demand.
Hartlepool Borough Council launched the £13,000 Holiday Hunger food parcel scheme on July 25 and had been intended to last until Friday, September 2.
Items on the shelf at the Hartlepool Foodbank.
But demand proved so high that all 480 food parcels had been handed out this week.
The council has confirmed the scheme, which is run in partnership with the Trussell Trust charity and Hartlepool Foodbank, will continue until the original end date.
Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of the council’s Children’s Services Committee, said: “I’m delighted we are in a position to continue the scheme which is vital to the well-being of our local community.
“We are aware that there are high levels of deprivation in parts of our town and this scheme is intended to help the most hard-pressed families with children.”
There are high levels of deprivation in parts of our town and this scheme is intended to help the most hard-pressed families with children Councillor Alan Clark
The scheme is open to families with children who would normally be entitled to free school meals during term time, but face going without during the holidays because of pressures on families finances.
It is funded from the council’s Child and Family Poverty Reserve and means families can apply for a food parcel once a week at one of three venues across the town.
The scheme restarted on Friday afternoon and resumes from Tuesday, August 30, to Friday 2 September.
Food parcels will be available at West View Advice and Resource Centre, Miers Avenue, 9am–5pm; Chatham Children’s Centre, Chatham Road, 9am–5pm and Owton Manor Community Centre, Wynyard Road, 10am–2pm.
The parcels include staple foods such as rice, pasta, tinned vegetables and tinned meat and fish.
They also include information to recipients how they can access advice and information for residents, including other support services available such as money advice and healthy recipes.
Youngsters have also benefited from healthy meals and snacks provided by 18 community groups after applying for a share of a new £25,000 council grant fund.
For further information about the food parcel scheme, contact Steven Carter, Health Improvement Practitioner at steven.carter@hartlepool.gov.uk or phone (01429) 523583.
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On the day that Blyth’s Tall Ship Regatta began, the town’s new pub, The Commissioners Quay Inn, took delivery of a handcrafted replica of HMS Victory.
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On the day that Blyth’s Tall Ship Regatta began, the town’s new pub, The Commissioners Quay Inn, took delivery of a handcrafted replica of HMS Victory.
The intricate model of Nelson’s flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar was gifted to the quayside-based pub after it made a donation to The Friends of the Church of Our Lady – a group of volunteers working to preserve the historic 11th century church at Seaton Delaval Hall.
Standing at 88cm high and more than a metre long, the model was donated to the Friends by Margaret McBriarty – whose late husband Terry painstakingly crafted the replica – to help raise funds for the church’s restoration project.
It was presented to The Commissioners Quay Inn general manager Catherine Bellhouse by Mrs McBriarty, where it will take pride of place long after the actual Tall Ships have left Blyth at the end of the festival on Monday.
Catherine Bellhouse said: “We were delighted to support such a worthy, local cause as The Friends of the Church of Our Lady and feel humbled to have such a magnificent artifact on permanent display here at The Commissioners Quay Inn.
“It is very fitting that Mrs McBriarty was able to present the ship to us on the actual day that the Tall Ships themselves arrived at the quay outside and will be a legacy of their visit.
“The model has attracted a lot of attention and interest and certainly bears a striking resemblance to some of the ships in front of the inn today. It’s a real talking point.”
Mrs McBriarty said: “The model of HMS Victory was crafted by my husband. He found building these ships a way of concentrating and relaxing after he took early retirement due to his ill health.
“I’m really pleased that it has linked up with the new Commissioners Quay Inn. My husband would have been delighted that thanks to their generous financial donation he has been able to support this beautiful little chapel.”
The Church of Our Lady has been closed for more than two years due to structural issues, but the volunteers hope to reopen the Norman church next year. Visitors are still able to view the church’s fascinating interior from its porch. Click here to arrange a visit or to make a donation.
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta reaches its climax today with a stunning Parade of Sail.
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta reaches its climax today with a stunning Parade of Sail.
The majestic Tall Ships will set sail from Blyth this afternoon, a fitting finale to the four-day nautical extravaganza the town has hosted over the bank holiday weekend.
Pirates ahoy!
The ships are due to leave port at 12.45pm, when the fleet will set sail south along the coast towards St Mary’s Lighthouse before heading to a point several miles off the coast to prepare for the race start to Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Parade of Sail takes place between 12.45pm and 3pm and for the perfect viewing spot, why not head down to South Beach, just next to the iconic Blyth beach huts?
Use the park and ride south car park, then you just need to cross the road, walk onto the beach and you’re there.
The south park and ride car park ,which was closed yesterday due to heavy rain, will be open today.
Entertaining the crowd. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography
Yesterday, despite a damp start, the skies brightened as the day wore on and thousands of visitors flocked to the event, with some travelling the length and breadth of the country to see the Tall Ships spectacle.
Coun Val Tyler, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture at Northumberland County Council, said: “This weekend continues to amaze me. The nightly fireworks displays lit up the town and surrounding areas with their blaze of colour.
“To be able to be part of the joy and excitement of the thousands of people who came to share this wonderful experience will be a lasting memory for me personally.”
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth, said: “The Port and the rest of the site have been buzzing again today and there is now a real sense of excitement ahead of the ships sailing out to start their race to Gothenburg.”
Alan Ferguson, chairman of Fergusons of Blyth, the event’s principal sponsor, said: “As a key business in the area, to see so many people coming into Blyth and helping boost the local economy, this weekend has been fantastic for the town.”
The four-day event is the largest ever in the county, attracting thousands visitors to the town who have been able to climb on board the ships, enjoy free family fun, parades, live music, fireworks and evening entertainment. The event will close at 5pm today.
The county council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious Regatta. Fergusons of Blyth, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned haulage companies and the biggest in the North East, is the principal sponsor for the event in celebration of its 90th anniversary.
Follow the action on our live blog Remember to use the hashtag #TallShipsBlyth to get involved.
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Auditions will take place next week for a Ponteland amateur dramatics group’s next production.
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Auditions will take place next week for a Ponteland amateur dramatics group’s next production.
Ponteland Repertory Society will be presenting Aladdin in November and is looking for members to join its cast.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, from 7pm to 9pm, in Ponteland Memorial Hall.
Alongside members of the chorus, both male and female, the society is looking for actors for the following parts: Abanazar — The greatest magician in the world and an out and out villain; Slave of the Ring — beautiful beyond words and exotically dressed; Wishee Washee — Aladdin’s brother (comic role); Aladdin — the hero, handsome, brave and clever; Widow Twankey — mother and owner of Ye Olde Poshee Washee Noshee in the Street of a Thousand Goldfish (Dame character); Peking Police Chief Sergeant Sour and Trainee Constable PC Sweet — a comedy duo; Emperor of China — The princess’s father; Princess Lotus Blossom — heroine, beautiful, clever and resourceful; handmaiden So-Shi — Princess’s friend and companion, and Genie of the Lamp — a bundle of energy and totally fantastic.
Rehearsals for the production will start on September 1 and will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with some Sunday afternoon rehearsals for three weeks before the performances.
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New Morpeth store Pets at Home is inviting animal rescue organisations in the area to bid for financial support.
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The following shows the number of A-Level, or equivalent qualification, passes achieved by students at KEVI in this year’s results. An asterisk denotes three or more A* or A grades.
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
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HERALD WAR REPORT
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
In connection with the second anniversary of the outbreak of the war, a special service was held in St James’s Church, Morpeth, conducted by the Rev. Canon Davis, on Friday night last week, at which there was a very large attendance.
HERALD WAR REPORT: News, notices and articles from the Morpeth Herlad, August 11, 1916.
In his address, Canon Davis said: There are moments in the history of nations, as in individuals, which are fraught with tremendous issues depending upon the action taken at supreme moments. In the lives of people such a movement at such a time is that which took place just two years ago. It is well to recall that time just for a moment or two.
There was in the minds of some hesitation, and there was in the minds of others an uncertainty as to what line England would take.
It was only for a moment, for as soon as England realised, as she did very quickly, the true significance of that moment, the great curse that was upon the world, England took her stand in the right way.
It was a supreme moment, and we can look back today, after all the suffering, all the sacrifice, all the sorrow, and all the costs, with feelings of the deepest satisfaction.
In her history England found herself, and declared herself to be on the side of God.
In this terrible struggle let us concentrate afresh, and determine to prosecute to a victorious end, at whatever cost to ourselves, and in the same unity of spirit and sacrifice as has characterised the past two years, so that in the end all will be well.
A special collection was taken in aid of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Pension Fund.
Appropriate hymns were sung by the choir, Mr G.A. Armstrong presiding at the organ.
MILITARY ABSENTEES
The public are invited to assist the military authorities by giving any information in their possession which they consider would assist in the tracing of absentees.
Such information will be treated as strictly confidential.
The Recruiting Officer, Morpeth, thanks the public for information already received by him.
THE WAR
The second anniversary of the commencement of the great conflict was celebrated in a very fitting manner throughout the country last week-end.
Religious and patriotic demonstrations were held, and public bodies in many cases passed resolutions all bearing on the subject.
A resolution which was universally adopted was one which reaffirmed the people’s inflexible determination to continue to a victorious end the struggle for the maintenance of those ideals of liberty and justice which are the common and sacred cause of the Allies.
We enter into the third year of the war with great hope, and while we do not minimise in the least the stupendous tasks that still lie before the Allies, we have reason to take courage from what has happened and is happening on all fronts, which all goes to prove that Germany’s power is waning and that, whether it comes soon or late, victory is assured for ourselves and our gallant Allies.
BRITISH FARMERS’ RED CROSS SOCIETY FUND
All those who are interested in the forthcoming free auction sale to be held at Morpeth in aid of the funds of the British Farmers’ Red Cross Society Fund should take note of the fact that the date of the sale has been altered from August 23rd to September 20th.
The secretaries will be pleased to hear from any who are desirous of assisting in any shape or form.
HEARTY RECEPTION TO LIEUTENANT SANDERSON
At a meeting of Morpeth Council, Lieut. W.S. Sanderson entered the Council Chamber. He received a cordial reception from his fellow councillors.
The Mayor said he was delighted to see Lieut. Sanderson with them on that occasion.
He wished he had come sooner and heard his remarks with regard to the part he (Lieut. Sanderson) had taken in the negotiations for the purchase of the Town Hall. He was the one who had kicked off, and though he was not able at the time to reach the goal he did his part during his mayoralty to further on the scheme of purchase and made it possible for those who had succeeded him to accomplish what has been done.
They appreciated Lieut. Sanderson still more for other good works done. When he volunteered to go out and fight for them and take his part on the battlefield they loved him all the more and felt grateful to him for such a sacrifice.
“It gives me great gratification to see him,” added the Mayor, “at this our first meeting here. It is a strange coincidence that he should come all the way from France to meet us here in this peaceful corner, and we are glad to welcome him.” (Loud applause.)
Lieut. Sanderson, who, on rising, had a cordial reception, said it was indeed a strange coincidence that he should come home on special leave just when they were getting into the Town Hall.
He could not find words to express how pleased he was to see the Council back to the Town Hall and see all the old faces again. There was one thing he would not have missed for anything and that was the Council meeting that night. He was delighted that the present Mayor had been successful in obtaining the Town Hall on such favourable terms.
Continuing, he said: “Everything is going on at the front as favourable as one can expect. We are having quite a different time to what we had a year ago. We are doing good work.
“I often run across Morpeth lads out there. I will tell them when I get back what the old town looks like and that you have got back in the Town Hall. They will be pleased. I thank you for the way you have received me tonight. (Applause.)
In accordance with notice give, Mr Fearby asked why no steps had been taken by the Council to obtain an expression of the town’s determination to proceed with the war as had been done in other places on the anniversary of the declaration of the war.
Mr Swinney contended that Mr Fearby was not in order. He ought to have been present at the Council meeting. The Mayor could not answer for the whole Council.
The Mayor ruled Mr Fearby out of order and remarked that if he had been at that meeting in time he would have got the reason in the minutes read of the previous meeting. It was too bad for the Council to have to go over the same thing again because Mr Fearby happened not to be present at the meeting.
An application was received, signed by all the Council’s workmen, for an advance of 5/- a week each in their wages, in addition to the advance of 1/- granted shortly before the war and the two war bonuses of 2/- each granted since the war.
A comparative statement was also submitted showing increases granted by other Councils since the war and the wages now paid by them, from which it appeared that in both respects the Council’s workmen were on an average better off than the workmen of other similar councils.
The committee recommended that the application be refused, which was agreed to.
The whole question of the Council’s allowances for rent of their workmen’s dwellings to dependents of Council’s tenants who had joined the Colours was discussed, when it was found that several abuses had crept into the system, some tenants receiving Council allowance being in receipt from other sources of allowances for rent and coals, and some having larger incomes now than before the war.
It was also recognised that the system did an injustice to soldier-ratepayers who were not the Council’s tenants.
On the whole the committee found that the result of the experiment did not justify its continuance, and recommended that no further allowances be granted and that after July 31st the allowances hitherto granted cease.— Agreed to.
The question of allowances to be made towards loss of wages by the Council’s workmen on service was also considered by the committee, when it was decided to recommend that the allowance to the Council’s original volunteer be continued, but that no allowance be made, except in the case of the married man.— The recommendation was adopted.
AVENUE THEATRE, MORPETH
A programme of all-round excellence is to be provided at the Avenue next week. It is also of a varied character and should appeal to all lovers of animated pictures.
On Sunday evening there will be screened “Whom the Gods would Destroy,” a drama full of stirring situations. Britain’s monster guns in action should prove a most interesting and instructive picture.
On the following three nights the thrilling Swedish Biograph film, “In Enemy Waters,” will be the leading attraction. It deals with the perils of mine strewn waters.
ROLL OF HONOUR
SINGLETON.— Killed in action, July 7th, 1916, Private Albert (Sep.) Singleton (19119), 9th N.F., beloved son of N. and the late G.S. Singleton, 12 North View, Bedlington Station. “He died for his King and Country.”
MORRIS.— Killed in action in France on July 6th, 1916, aged 23 years, Robert, dearly beloved son of Henderson and Annie Morris, of 30 Ninth Row, Ashington. Also in loving memory of his dear brother, William Morris, who was killed in action on August 7th, 1915, at Suvla Bay.— Ever remembered by their father and mother, and brothers.
LAWS.— In loving remembrance of our dear nephew, Private Matthew Laws, who died of wounds received in action at the Suvla Bay landing on August 10th, 1915.— Ever remembered by his uncle and aunt, Annie and Ivy.
GRAY.— In loving memory of Sergt. Thomas Gray, 8th Northumberland Fusiliers, beloved son of Agnes Gray, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles on August 9th, 1915.— Ever remembered by his loving wife and children. East View, Stakeford.
BROWN.— In loving memory of our dear brother, Corporal Frank Brown, who was killed in action August 9th, 1915.— Ever remembered by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann & John McNally, Barrington Colliery.
LOWES.— Killed in action July 1st, 1916, Lance-Corporal George Lowes, aged 32 years, beloved husband of Polly Lowes, of Stakeford.— Deeply mourned by his loving wife and three children, and mother.
DOUGLAS:— Killed in action, July 18th, 1916, aged 27 years, Private George Wm. Douglas, D.L.I., the dearly beloved son of George and Isabella Douglas of Ellington Colliery. The bugle sounded, he answered the call, And like a soldier fell, But the Saviour will lead him by the hand, To the land where angels dwell.— Deeply mourned by father, mother, sisters and brothers, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and all who knew him.
WOODMASS.— Died in St George’s Hospital, Malta, 23rd July, 1916, Private Stewart Woodmass, N.F., of 70 Poplar Street, Hirst, the beloved husband of Mary Frances Woodmass. From his broken-hearted wife and family. Deeply mourned. “He did his duty.” Memorial Service, Sunday, August 20th, 1916, at 6.30, Salvation Army Hall, Ashington. All friends kindly invited.
CROZIER.— Killed in action, July 11th, 1916. Private Robert Ellis Crozier (1190), 19th Batt., Tyneside Commercials, the dearly beloved husband of Jane Isabel Crozier, Pegswood. Oh, how our hearts do ache dear husband, When we think of how you died; To think you could not speak to us, Before you closed your eyes. No matter how we pray, No matter how we call; There is nothing left to answer, But your photo on the wall. But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow, None but a wife’s aching heart can know. Though buried in a soldier’s grave, Amid the shot and shell; For country’s sake he gave his life, And stood his trials well.— Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his loving wife and four children.
BROWN.— Killed in France on July 28th, 1916, Private Joe Brown (1285), 19th N.F., aged 20 years and 7 months, beloved and only son of Thomas and the late Elizabeth Alice Brown, of 18 Blagdon Terrace, Seaton Burn, and grandson of the late Archibald and Jane Brown of Humble Steads, Widdrington; and step-grandson of Isabella and the late George Felton of Low Fell. He answered his country’s call, Loved and respected by all. Deeply mourned.
HOGG.— Killed in action, July 7th, 1916, Private P.S. Hogg (16089), N.F., the dearly beloved son of William and Isabella Hogg, of 143 Maple Street, Hirst.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing father and mother, brothers, (Billy in France), and sisters, and all who knew him.
NICHOL.— Killed in action, August 10th, 1915, Lance-Corporal John Nichol, the dearly beloved husband of Esther Nichol, 64 North Seaton Road, Ashington.— Ever remembered by his loving wife and two children, Ernest & Jackie.
HUNTLEY.— In loving memory of my dear brother, Edward Huntley, who was killed in action in the Dardanelles on August 7th, 1915.— Ever remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Richard Smale and family.
COWANS.— Died in France on July 17th from wounds received in action on July 16th, 1916, Sergt.-Major John James Cowans (No. 12/330), 6th Hauraki Coy., 1st Auckland Batt., N.Z., Expeditionary Forces, the dearly beloved and youngest son of John and Harriet A. Cowans, of The Gordon Terrace, Aroka, Auckland, N.Z., and grandson of the late James and Elizabeth Cowans, late of Ulgham; and nephew of Andrew and Margaret A. Short, of Grove Villa, Bedlington Woods, Bedlington. Deeply mourned by a large circle of friends.
CONNELL.— Killed in action, July 10th, 1916, Private Hugh Connell, 14th Batt., N.F., the youngest son of the late R.M. and Barara Connell, of Blyth.
TURNBULL.— Died through wounds on July 16th, 1916, Private John W. Turnbull (14632), “B” Coy., 13th N.F., 6th Platoon B.E.F., France, of 180 Sycamore Street, Hirst.— Ever remembered by his loving wife and family.
DUFF.— In affectionate remembrance of Private William L. Pattison, the beloved son of George and Mary Ann Duff (better known as Willie Duff), who died of wounds in the County of Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury, on July 20th, 1916, aged 29 years.
HALL.— In loving memory of my dear husband, L.-Sergt. Wm. Hall, East Yorkshire Regiment, of 47 Rothesay Terrace, Bedlington Station, who was killed in action at Suvla Bay, on August 9th, 1915.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, Lilias Hall, and his three children, mother-in-law, and family, and all who knew him. He died loved by all.
CROZIER.— Killed in action, July 12th, 1916, Private R.E. Crozier, N.F., aged 34 years, the beloved and youngest son of Ann and the late Thomas Crozier, Sheepwash.— Ever remembered by his sorrowing mother and sisters.
BROWN.— In loving memory of our dear son, Corporal Frank Brown, D.L.I., beloved son of Charles and Mary Brown, of Choppington, who was killed in action on August 9th, 1915. — Ever remembered by father, mother, brothers and sisters.
HOGG.— Killed in action, July 1st, 1916.— Private P.S. Hogg.— Ever remembered by his brother Jack, and sister-in-law, Meggie, and niece Lily.
BEDLINGTON OFFICER’S DEATH
Sincere and widespread regret has been expressed at the death of Second-Lieutenant Hutchinson, son of Inspector Hutchinson, who has been killed in action.
He was only 20 years of age, and was a fine manly fellow. Much sympathy is felt for his parents.
An officer, writing to his father, tells how he fell. He was hit by shrapnel, and buried in a little churchyard behind the firing line.
The letter states:— “He was a true soldier and an excellent officer.”
SEATON BURN SOLDIER KILLED
As will be seen from our Roll of Honour column, Private Joe Brown, of the N.F., has been killed in France. The deceased, who was in his 21st year, was a young man who was popular in his district and held in great respect by all who knew him.
Prior to joining the Colours, he was serving his apprenticeship as a fitter at Seaton Burn Colliery, and only had a few months to complete when the call of his country appealed to him and, like so many other young men who so readily responded, he has given his life for a noble cause.
We extend our sympathy to his sorrowing parents in their great loss.
MORPETH WAR SEWING MEETING
The tea at the above meeting was kindly given on Thursday by Mrs Wright of Beechfield, and realised £1 7s.
The handsome mat, made by an enthusiastic party of workers, was won by lot 1219, held by Miss Issie Athey, Cottingwood Lane.
Through the kindness of Mrs Elliott, Bede House, Oldgate, a party of convalescent soldiers, who had previously had a delightful motor drive to Warkworth, were entertained by the same lady to tea in the Soldiers’ Institute.
NORTHUMBERLAND SHOP ASSISTANTS
The report of the National Amalgamated Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen and Clerks shows that for the four weeks ending July, 883 new members were enrolled. The minimum wage campaign is being carried on, and a number of co-operative societies and private firms have adopted the scales.
A good deal of feeling has been expressed by shop assistants at the abandonment of the August Bank Holiday. In a number of towns branches, along with the Traders’ Association, have come to arrangements to have not only the Monday, but several days in addition. There is a desire on the part of the shopkeepers to carry out the expressed wish of the Government, whilst in the other hand it is felt that they would be breaking faith with the assistants.
In connection with the Trades Unions Congress, which takes place at Birmingham on Sept. 4th, and the five following days, Mr John Turner, general secretary of the Union has been nominated for the Parliamentary Committee.
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The Tall Ships Regatta is a photographer's dream and we've got another selection of pictures to give you a flavour of the event.
This slideshow shows crew members of the Dar Mlodziezy meeting some of the thousands of visitors to the quayside; some of the 200 members of the St John Ambulance Brigade who are doing sterling work at the Regatta; Branson Reay, from Killingworth, getting a lesson in knot tying from Nigel Horn of the Ocean Youth Trust and a crew member of the Fryderyk Chopin out on the yard arm.
Crew from the Dar Mlodziezy meet some of the visitors. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography
And of course more pictures of the magnificent Tall Ships themselves.
Thanks to John Tuttiett Photography and Anne Hopper for the pictures.
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Morpeth Lions Club
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Morpeth Lions Club
At the closing meeting Morpeth Lions Club’s 2015-16 year one of its members received double recognition.
Outgoing President Ian Brown’s final act was to present Eddy Gebhard with a bottle in recognition of over ten years service as Tailtwister.
This position involves ensuring that all members behave correctly at meetings, or face a fine. Many a humorous comment sees change rattling in the Lion collecting mascot, whilst woe betide the member who forgets their Lions’ pin.
Members applauded Eddy for his service as he handed over to fellow Hepscott resident Harry Cone.
Next, incoming President Chris Offord, in his first official act, called Eddy up. The Morpeth club has been in existence for 44 years and retired butcher Eddy has given service for 40 of those years, making him the longest serving member.
He has been at the forefront of many club activities and it gave Chris great pleasure to present the 40-year chevrons that Eddy is now entitled to wear.
Well done Eddy. Morpeth Lions salute you and wish you continuing service with us for many more years.
Morpeth Lions Club welcomes new members and hopes that anyone interested in finding out more will contact Simon Pringle on 01670 513169.
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Concerns have been raised about the cost of a streetscape scheme in an area of Morpeth.
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Concerns have been raised about the cost of a streetscape scheme in an area of Morpeth.
The pilot project in Stobhill, which is set to start later this year, will result in a new look for the key crossroads area at the junction of Shields Road, Jobling Crescent and Third Avenue.
The ‘shared space’ initiative was won for the area by Stobhill county councillor Ian Lindley from a capital funding stream set aside for the ‘civilised design’ approach.
It will involve removing some pavements and road markings to create an open space for both pedestrians and vehicles and supporters of the concept say that the layout will result in many drivers reducing their speed.
But after speaking to the authority to get more information, one of the area’s town councillors, Alison Byard, is unhappy with the location.
She said that it will cost £280,000 and the attendance for a consultation event earlier this year was single figures.
Coun Byard added: “A year ago, Morpeth Town Council suggested several areas in the town centre where this ‘shared space’ scheme could be trialled, such as Chantry Place or Stanley Terrace by the bus station, but were told that there was insufficient funding.
“Shields Road was only resurfaced in September 2014 and the resurfacing was planned to last 20 years, so whether you think the concept is a good idea or not, is it really a good idea to dig up the same place two years later?
“I don’t really see the need for this scheme and I feel even stronger about it after finding out the cost. Can the council justify spending £280,000 on this at a time when it has to make major cuts?
“I would like Stobhill residents who have any comments on the scheme, in favour or against, to email me – alisonbyard65@gmail.com”
A spokeswoman for the county council said: “We have been working with Coun Lindley and community representatives to develop a scheme that will improve the environment and streetscape in the area, and improve community cohesion.
“It also aims to slow vehicles down and reduce the dominance of traffic in the area.
“Funding for this shared space scheme will come from the Northumberland Local Transport Plan, which was consulted on through area committees last year.
“We will be using the scheme as a pilot for other areas to test the approach and the scheme is one of several that are being investigated.
“Examples include Bamburgh and Alnwick and other similar potential projects, with the aim of covering a number of different types of street locations.”
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A music event will take place in Morpeth this weekend.
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Morpeth Town are all set to take on foreign opposition for the first time in the clubs 132-year history.
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Morpeth Town are all set to take on foreign opposition for the first time in the clubs 132-year history.
The Highwaymen have never faced a Welsh side in their existence as a football club, and Saturday will be a landmark day for Morpeth.
They welcome Welsh side Colwyn Bay, of the Evo-Stick League Division One North, on Saturday and the club want everyone to get behind them.
Following on from their FA Vase success at Wembley back in May, the side have added top-quality players to their ranks, and they are hoping the town comes out for them once more this weekend.
Colwyn Bay are at the seventh tier of English Football, and are based in North Wales, and they will have a 534-mile round trip when they travel to Craik Park.
Nick Gray and Dave Malone’s side have started the season with intent, they have started brightly inn the Northern League and have won two games in the FA Cup thus far.
Their extra-preliminary round win against Seaham Red Star was followed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Northern League opposition once again in North Shields.
Colwyn, who were in Blyth Spartans’ league last season, were relegated after finishing second-bottom, and sit mid-table after a handful of games.
This is their biggest game to date this season and Morpeth Town Football Club want, not just Morpeth, but the whole of Northumberland behind them this weekend.
Tickets to the match are priced at £6 for adults and £3 for concessions, and to purchase their brand new programmes, it is £1.50.
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A late Luke Carr penalty extended Morpeth Town’s unbeaten run to five games at Woodhorn Lane on Bank Holiday Monday, but it was a frustrating game for the Highwaymen who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ashington.
Andrew Bulford had given the hosts a second half lead thanks to some suspect defending by Morpeth, but when former Town forward Lee McAndrew handled in his own penalty area, Carr stepped up to send Conor Grant the wrong way to rescue a point.
The result leaves Nick Gray and Dave Malone’s side ninth in the table after five games, with an important FA Cup First Qualifying Round tie against Colwyn Bay on the horizon.
The Colliers took the lead in the second half when a poorly worked Morpeth free-kick saw Downey disposes Carr. The Ashington midfielder played a one-two with Gunn before lofting a pass between the two remaining Town defenders.
Bulford ran on to the ball, beating Forster for strength and rounding an onrushing Karl Dryden to slot home from an acute angle.
As the game drew to a close, Morpeth were awarded a lifeline when James Novak’s cross hit the outstretched arm of McAndrew. Luke Carr took the spot kick, guiding the ball into the bottom left hand corner, Grant diving the wrong way.
Screams for another penalty soon followed, Carr’s cross hitting the arm of substitute Ben Sampson at close range, but the referee waved away the protests of the Morpeth players.
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House builder Taylor Wimpey North East has reported a record number of enquiries at its St Andrew’s Gardens development on the edge of Morpeth from house hunters at all stages on the property ladder.
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House builder Taylor Wimpey North East has reported a record number of enquiries at its St Andrew’s Gardens development on the edge of Morpeth from house hunters at all stages on the property ladder.
Launched in June last year, the developer is crediting the surge in interest to the selection of three to five-bedroom homes available, as well as financial support schemes, such as Help to Buy and Easymover.
Karl Morton, sales and marketing director said: “The development is situated on the outskirts of Morpeth, offering a generous variety of amenities nearby, making it the perfect location for families and couples alike.”
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Laura Weightman has qualified as one of the fastest losers for the Olympic 1500m semi-finals, after finishing seventh in her heat.
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Laura Weightman has qualified as one of the fastest losers for the Olympic 1500m semi-finals, after finishing seventh in her heat.
The 25-year-old Morpeth Harrier, from Lesbury, near Alnwick, crossed the line in a time of 4mins 8.37secs in Heat 2, inside Rio’s Olympic Stadium early this morning UK time.
The top six in each heat qualified automatically, with the six fastest losers taken from all of the heats also going through. Heat 2 was won by Sifan Hassan, in 4:06.64.
Laura faced a nervous wait for the result of the third heat, but immediately after the race, she told the BBC she was hopeful the performance would be enough to put her through to the semis.
"Fingers crossed that should put me through," said Laura. "It was a messy, scrappy race and I made a few silly mistakes."
Before the race, her coach Steve Cram declared her heat the most difficult of the three in his commentary for the BBC. Three of the field had clocked faster times than Laura this season.
Fellow Brit Laura Muir eased into the semi-finals, finishing third in Heat 3 in a time of 4:06.53.
Both Lauras will now compete in the semis (starting Monday, 1.30am GMT), with the aim of making the final (Wednesday, 2.30am GMT). Both races will be shown live on the BBC.
The Games in Brazil are Weightman’s second taste of the Olympics, after she finished 11th in the 1500m final at London 2012.
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Newbiggin Hall maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with two victories in the week.
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Newbiggin Hall maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with two victories in the week.
They took all three points from a tough encounter at Cramlington Town Reserves by a 3-1 scoreline, with Tony Dobie, Jonathan Anderson and Nathan Lowdon on target – Steven Patterson the scorer for Town.
They then travelled to Wardley and prevailed 7-3. Lowdon and Liam Walton both celebrated hat-tricks, with Dobie again on target. Michael Mains bagged a brace for Wardley with Jack Burns also scoring.
Wardley had picked up three points earlier in the week at Jesmond. Carl Clarke bagged a brace with Chris Lowther and Anthony Kew also on target as they won 4-1.
Forest Hall YPC celebrated two home wins in the week. Goals from Lewis Walker and Aaron Wright saw them past West Jesmond 2-0, while a brace from Paul Ridley and further strikes from Michael Sutcliffe, Adam Bambrough and Mark Potts earned them a 5-1 win over Newcastle Medicals, whose scorer was Joe O’Donnell.
Stobswood Welfare, however, continue to lead the pack. Steve Gibbard netted the only goal of a tight derby against Morpeth Town Seniors, with Welfare then going nap at Monkseaton FC A. Gibbard scored another pair, with Jake Baker, Kevin Bell and David King completing their tally.
Ponteland United Reserves sit just behind the leading trio and remain unbeaten. Darren Parkes cancelled out a Michael Grieves goal as they drew 1-1 with Morpeth Town Seniors, but earlier in the week Pont had seen off Newbiggin Hall Vettic by an improbable 22-0 scoreline, with 11 different goalscorers.
Heaton Stannington B picked up two wins in the week to move into fifth in the table. Their first success was 6-1 at the expense of Killingworth YPC Cobras, and included a 30-yard free kick from secretary David Jones. Nik Watson scored twice, and other goals were added by Connor Quinn, Martin Edmond and Jamie Anderson. Nathan Jeffery scored for Killingworth.
The Stan then travelled to North Shields Athletic Reserves and claimed an impressive 4-1 verdict. Jones netted again, as did Watson, with their other goals scored by Aladin Aada and the magnificently named Garrick Murphy-Collins. Daniel Haggerston scored the sole Shields reply.
Athletic had been held 0-0 by Monkseaton FC A earlier in the week, whilst Newcastle Medicals shared the points with Gosforth Bohemian Reserves – Richard Peppiatt’s goal for Medics being cancelled out by Nick Chance.
Sadly, Bohs’ clash with Jesmond on Saturday had to be abandoned due to a serious leg injury.
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The construction phase of a major overhaul of Druridge Bay Community Centre is set to begin in September after the completion of internal work.
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The construction phase of a major overhaul of Druridge Bay Community Centre is set to begin in September after the completion of internal work.
Northumberland County Council has appointed Compass Developments to deliver the construction phase of a £550,000 revamp, which aims to create a modern, multi-purpose facility for residents.
The project involves constructing a two-storey extension, creating a community gym with state-of-the-art equipment on the ground floor and a first floor dedicated to a thriving boxing club.
Refurbishment works have already taken place at the centre, which has been revitalised on the inside, and phase two is expected to take around 18 weeks to complete.
The new gym will be managed by Active Northumberland and will be equipped with the latest fitness equipment.
County councillor for the area, Scott Dickinson, said: “Compass Developments is a local firm with a great track record, a good understanding of what we are trying to achieve and a conscientious approach to working on community projects such as this. We believe the community centre is in very good hands with them.
“Once complete, the centre will be a bright, modern facility, with state-of-the-art gym equipment and a space for all the community to use.
“It will offer a range of activities and facilities and become a real focal point for the people of Hadston.”
The project is due for completion in late 2016 and has been designed by architects Crawford Higgins.
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In his first ever track 10,000m, Carl Avery of Morpeth Harriers finished an excellent fourth, posting a finishing time of 30m39.73s at the BMC Trafford Grand Prix, held at Stretford, Manchester, on Saturday evening.
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In his first ever track 10,000m, Carl Avery of Morpeth Harriers finished an excellent fourth, posting a finishing time of 30m39.73s at the BMC Trafford Grand Prix, held at Stretford, Manchester, on Saturday evening.
He was 48 seconds adrift of race winner Adam Hickey, of Southend, with Dacorum and Tring’s Jack Parslow and Leeds City’s Wondiye Fokre claiming second and third places in an event that also incorporated the Northern Athletics Championships.
At the time of going to press Fokre’s eligibility for regional championship status is awaiting full clarification and Avery, at the moment, can definitely be termed as a medal candidate. However, which colour is still to be confirmed.
Thankfully, the heavy rainstorm that had affected earlier events on the programme had abated during the running of the 10,000m, and Avery’s club colleague Thomas Straughan finished 16th in 32m11.21s.
In the earlier run Men’s 1500m C race, Morpeth’s Joe Armstrong posted new figures of 3m53.50s, winning with five seconds to spare over Kingston and Poly’s George Corcoran.
Another Morpeth Harriers’ winner on the night was Jonathan Taylor, who won the Men’s 3000m A race in 8m05.37s, giving him a two second margin over Norway’s Marius Vedvik, with Adam Hickey, who much later in the evening had his 10,000m triumph, finishing third in 8m10.53s.
Also performing well in the 3000m A race was Scott Beattie, of Morpeth Harriers, who finished 11th, posting new figures of 8m28.23s, which was another two seconds off his time posted in last month’s English Schools Championships.
Morpeth Harriers’ other athlete in action on the night was Jordan Scott, who finished seventh in the Men’s 1500m E race, posting a time of 4m11.97s.
• A much appreciated part of the continued sponsorship commitment between Linden Homes and Morpeth Harriers is in the club’s Athlete of the Month awards.
With the latest deal now into its third month, the July 2016 award has now been announced and presented.
Under 17 man Kieran Hedley won the judges’ votes against some strong candidates, particularly for him finishing an excellent sixth in the Intermediate Boys’ 1500m final at the English Schools Track and Field Championships at Gateshead, and his excellent new personal best of 1m57.3s that he achieved in the final BMC regional meeting at Chester Le Street, which saw him ranked 27th in the UK, and third regionally for his age group.
• Runners were met with excellent sunny conditions at the annual Durham City Summer Relays meeting, held at the University Sports Ground in Durham on the evening of Thursday, August 18.
A total of 68 complete teams contested the Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s event, and no less than 99 teams were in action in the accompanying mixed Masters’ event.
In the Senior Men’s event, Morpeth Harriers had a lone athlete in action in Sam Hancox, and it is such a shame that no one else from the club joined him on the night, as he finished a close fourth on the first of three legs, posting a time of 9m52s.
The club did have athletes in action in the Masters’ event, however, where their Over 35 squad finished second, losing out to Sunderland Harriers by 25 seconds.
They finished their three legs in 30m07s, courtesy of John Butters (9m52s), Fergus Bates (10m28s), and Chris Smith (9m47s).
Smith’s time proved to be the second fastest in the Masters’ event.
It was only beaten by Saltwell’s Eritrean import Abraham Tewelde (9m33s), who led on the first leg and is still classed as a Senior.
Morpeth Harriers had two other teams in action, and they finished in 13th and 31st places respectively, with total finishing times of 34m10s, and 36m57s.
Athletes in action for the club’s 13th placed team were Rob Hancox (11m23s), Paul Waterston (11m33s), and David Swinburne (11m14s).
In action for Morpeth in their 31st placed squad were Paul Bellingham (12m19s), Gavin Bayne (12m48s), and Paul Brown (11m50s).
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Residents across Northumberland are invited to take part in a charity’s annual golf day.
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Residents across Northumberland are invited to take part in a charity’s annual golf day.
The event in aid of MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) will be held at Arcot Hall Golf Club in Cramlington.
Funds raised on the day will help fitness instructors and complementary therapists provide free support to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – a chronic disease of the central nervous system that can cause a range of symptoms.
The majority of MSRRF’s services are offered at Benmar House in Morpeth, but the charity also provides outreach services in other parts of Northumberland and the North East.
At the annual golf day, there will be 18 holes of golf, a hot buffet and prizes and the cost is £120 per team of four.
Sue Dowson, service development officer at MSRRF, said: “All the money raised will help MSRRF provide more hours of free physical therapy and complementary services for people and families affected by MS in the North East.”
To register for the event, which will take place on Thursday, September 8, or for more information about MSRRF, call the charity on 01670 505829.
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Garden pests come in all shapes and sizes at the height of summer. Colonies of aphids in green, black and grey are suddenly discovered in the tips of roses, broad beans and certain brassicas.
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Garden pests come in all shapes and sizes at the height of summer. Colonies of aphids in green, black and grey are suddenly discovered in the tips of roses, broad beans and certain brassicas.
We gardeners deal with them in a variety of ways, depending on our persuasion – chemicals, soft soap spray – safe in the knowledge that we have a constant stream of little helpers toiling away in the background.
Members of the tit family, also robin and wren, are always in high profile with our Brussels sprouts on their daily inspection routine.
A song thrush that serenades us from the crack of dawn to late evening is always welcome.
A scattering of snail shells on a favoured stone step used as an anvil highlights a further practical aspect of its presence.
So we are pleased to see it using the bathing facility on offer. Resident frogs from the pond, and toads, feast on slugs, while ladybird and hover fly larvae are partial to aphids wherever they exist in the garden.
Now that the main soft fruit crops are ready, in the absence of a permanent cage, there should be temporary netting in place to protect against blackbirds.
But oh that every pest attack could be resolved so easily.
Some plant destroyers play on circumstances and our sense of fair play.
Take the two rabbits that look so innocent, grazing on the front lawn every morning and in the evening light.
Their presence was acceptable when confined to nibbling grass, but when ornamental plants became part of the menu action was required, but what?
A collection of garden pinks were just starting to flower.
Within two days they had been nibbled to stumps.
Shooting and poisoning are out, and it seems that no effective, reasonable control measure exists to stop them.
The pinks were all dug up, re-potted and sent back to the greenhouse (hospital) for recuperation.
On recovery they were transferred to containers and placed in an elevated position where they now thrive. Meanwhile, the sweet little bunnies run free.
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Gardens are at their peak right now and it’s a perfect time for floral displays, fruit picking and harvesting fresh vegetables.
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Gardens are at their peak right now and it’s a perfect time for floral displays, fruit picking and harvesting fresh vegetables.
Herbaceous perennials, shrubs, roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, sweet peas, annuals and other favourites abound.
It’s simply a matter of getting into the mindset and following a regular hand-weeding routine.
But just in case we get too carried away, the occasional pest or disease is lurking somewhere, just waiting to bring us down to earth with a bump – a typical English summer.
Weeds, diseases and pests are the downside of summer gardening, but I find it helps to face them in a pragmatic way.
Common annual weeds, such as chickweed, always seem to be in evidence, and no wonder.
It only takes six weeks to complete the life cycle, from seed germination to mature plant producing even more weeds.
When they are growing amongst a vegetable crop with a space between rows, hoeing can be part of the approach, but hand-weeding is still necessary.
By accepting that this and other annual weeds are going to be persistent, it’s simply a matter of getting into the mindset and following a regular hand-weeding routine.
Unfortunately, deeply-rooted perennials, such as ground elder, couch grass and mare’s tail, cannot be eradicated so easily.
Herbicides do not offer a quick-fix answer to nobbling this persistent trio, nor does covering the ground with thick, black, polythene mulch.
The most effective control is by mechanical means – digging out every scrap of root.
When such weeds grow amongst ornamental border plants you can limit the spread in summer, but it’s best to leave the big clear-out until autumn dormancy arrives.
Then you can lift each perennial in turn, bare the root system to tease out the weed, then replant.
Friend George mentioned blight on his potatoes last week – a white variety affected, the red growing nearby not so.
The catalogues list some potato cultivars as ‘blight tolerant’ or ‘blight resistant’, and Sarpo varieties are the best choice, but the disease is not so selective that it bypasses all reds. It’s probably just a coincidence.
However, it was possible to empathise with his dilemma.
In mid-July the foliage on a few plants of the early Suttons Foremost in this garden started to wilt and the top growth was cut down and disposed of immediately.
Had we not acted then, it would have blackened, fallen to the soil and infected the crop.
Far better dig the potatoes at the first sign of this disease when they have at least reached a decent size.
Once the potato tops (haulms) have stopped growing it is better to lift the tubers anyway. The longer they remain underground, the greater the risk of keeled slug damage.
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An open evening which showcased the work of a Ghanian artist was a huge success.
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An open evening which showcased the work of a Ghanian artist was a huge success.
Raphael Tetteh, who now lives in Morpeth with his family, held his 3,000 miles exhibition in the town last week to huge acclaim.
Drawing on his Northumbrian surroundings and his African heritage, Raphael showcased many varieties of his work.
Raphael paints oil portraits of people and animals –often from only a single photograph – but he also has a beautiful collection of original artwork that is influenced greatly by his African upbringing.
The exhibition led to a number of sales and further interest in his work.
He moved to Morpeth with his wife and toddler earlier this year.
For more details, visit www.magicstix-art.com
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016 is now well and truly under way with large crowds flocking to the waterfront in Blyth for the first day of the event.
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016 is now well and truly under way with large crowds flocking to the waterfront in Blyth for the first day of the event.
The video above shows the scene from the water with the Tall Ships berthed in the Port of Blyth at the North, Commissioners and Dun Cow Quays.
They will be here until Monday when they head out to race across the North Sea to Gothenburg, in Sweden, following a weekend packed full of events and entertainment.
Opening the event, Northumberland County Council leader, Grant Davey, said: "This is the biggest ever event we have hosted for Northumberland and I can’t tell you how pleased I am to see all these magnificent ships lined up along the Quayside. It really is an awe-inspiring sight."
Find our live blog on the homepage to follow all of the action from across the weekend, which is expected to see around 500,000 people descend on the town.
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious regatta - the only one in the UK this year. Fergusons of Blyth, one of the UK’s leading privately owned haulage companies and the biggest in the North East, is the principal sponsor for the event in celebration of their 90th anniversary.
The Dar Mlodziezy is the largest of the Tall Ships at Blyth. Picture by Ben O'Connell
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Northumberland filmmakers are seeking to showcase the area on the silver screen, and are calling on the community to join the project.
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Northumberland filmmakers are seeking to showcase the area on the silver screen, and are calling on the community to join the project.
Lovers of cinema are being offered a chance to claim a credit on the planned production– as a producer, or even part of the cast.
The team behind Waterbabies, a film based in south east Northumberland, is appealing to local audiences to support a new funding campaign, which will allow backers to become part of the project, and be credited on the big screen. There is also a chance to appear in the production. For details, see www.crowdfunder.co.uk/waterbabiesfilm
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Tributes are being paid to a highly-regarded Morpeth resident.
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Tributes are being paid to a highly-regarded Morpeth resident.
Alan Davison was a professor of environmental biology at Newcastle University and when he retired, he provided his expertise to help various projects in the town.
He was a member of many local organisations and together with Brian Harle, they updated Alec Tweddle’s Morpeth Town Trails and wrote regular local history articles in the Herald, among many other things.
The 78-year-old died of mesothelioma, a type of cancer, on Tuesday, August 16.
Many people were unaware that he was born in Berkeley, California. Shortly after his birth, it was clear that war would soon be declared in Europe and his parents, Harry and Margaret, returned to Ashington in 1939 to be close to family.
Alan went to school at Morpeth Grammar School (later King Edward VI School) and he excelled in all areas of the curriculum.
He went to Newcastle University in the late 1950s, gaining a first class degree in botany. He then moved to Sheffield to study for his PhD.
After this, though he wished to work away, he could not resist an offer of a permanent job at Newcastle University.
Alan was devoted to his family: Carole, his wife, who he met in Newcastle, and his children, Angus and Rachel. He also absolutely loved spending time with his four grandchildren.
Despite being involved in many projects after retiring in 2003, there was more time to go travelling with Carole – places visited included South Africa, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Argentina.
Doug Phillips, Greater Morpeth Development Trust chairman, said: “Alan was someone who held Morpeth very dear to his heart and he had an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of so many aspects of life in the town, especially its history and heritage.
“Two important aspects of our work as centre around heritage and environment and he willingly shared his knowledge, expertise and time to help us.
“One project which immediately springs to mind is the work we did together to make Bluebell Woods more accessible and appreciated by local people.
“Alan will be a great miss to the town and our sympathies and condolences go out to his family.”
His funeral will take place on Tuesday from 11.30am at Cowpen Crematorium, Blyth. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support, including online at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/AlanWDavison
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Stobswood Welfare got their season off to a flying start with a 6-0 triumph at Killingworth YPC Cobras to end the opening day of the campaign on top of the table.
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Stobswood Welfare got their season off to a flying start with a 6-0 triumph at Killingworth YPC Cobras to end the opening day of the campaign on top of the table.
Jacob Baker celebrated a hat-trick and was joined on the scoresheet by Jack Henderson, Rob Baker and Jack Ashcroft.
League newcomers Morpeth Town Seniors also made a good start with a 5-1 triumph over Newcastle Medicals. Jack Freeman scored twice, with Michael Calder, Arron Simms and Jonny Spires also on target for Town. Liam Walton netted Medicals’ consolation.
Another newcomer in Cramlington Town Reserves started their campaign in thrilling fashion as they triumphed by the odd goal in seven at Heaton Stannington B. Michael Freathy celebrated a treble for Cramlington, with Martin Humble also on target. Jamie Anderson, Nik Watson and David Jones netted in reply for the Stan.
One of the surprise results of the day saw last season’s runner-up North Shields Athletic Reserves go down 5-2 at Newbiggin Hall. Tony Dobie scored a hat-trick for the Hall and Connior Wilson celebrated a pair of strikes. Matthew Thompson and Leeroy Odd struck for Shields.
Ponteland United Reserves picked up an impressive 4-1 win at Monkseaton A. Liam Whyte scored for Monkseaton, but Pont were too strong and won with goals from Simon Reay, Daniel Brown, Daniel Mupungu and Andrew Davidson.
West Jesmond beat Wardley 4-1, with goals from Kester Young (2), Marc Cowley and Gary Wilkinson, Carl Clarke netting the reply for Wardley.
Forest Hall YPC won 2-1 at Jesmond, playing their first match in the league, with Lewis Walker and Alan Kelly on the scoresheet for Hall.
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A new television show is looking for couples who are looking for a home.
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A new television show is looking for couples who are looking for a home.
Help Us Buy is looking for couples who are looking to buy a home and would like help. Help Us Buy is offering £15,000 to every struggling couple who take part in the series to help with their deposit and get on the property ladder. Those interested can email casting@helpusbuy.co.uk for an application form.
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Northumbria Police’s Op Dragoon team are supporting a European day of action to reduce the number of people killed on our roads.
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Northumbria Police’s Op Dragoon team are supporting a European day of action to reduce the number of people killed on our roads.
European road safety network TIPSOL is hoping that September 21 will be the world’s first European Day Without A Road Death and called on the support of all road users on the continent.
The campaign is aimed at encouraging the public to reflect on their behaviour and attitude towards driving in a bid to reduce the risk of a serious accident on our roads.
The Op Dragoon team has already been working hard to educate people about the dangers of our roads and regularly visit schools, colleges and events to spread the road safety message.
In the past 12 months, the number of fatalities on our roads has fallen by 32 per cent following a number of road-safety campaigns, but despite that, 26 people were still killed on our region’s roads.
Now Op Dragoon is throwing its weight behind the initiative – dubbed Project Edward – and want the public to show their support by posting pictures of the number zero on Twitter. People will be encouraged to make the number zero with their hands or using road-related objects such as a tyre, steering wheel or a branded logo on their vehicle.
Chief Inspector John Heckels, head of the Op Dragoon team, said: “One death as a result of a road traffic accident is one too many and more work still needs to be done to help make our roads safer.
“Losing a member of your family is devastating and one of the most difficult parts of our job is knocking on the door of a victim’s family to break the news that their loved one has passed away.
“People may get behind the wheel and think they are invincible, but we know that is simply not the case. Collisions can happen in a blink of the eye and the results can be horrendous.
“We know that there will probably be more fatalities on our roads in the future, but those types of incidents are far less likely to occur if people treat the roads, and other road users, with respect.
“Everyone is a road user in some way or another whether you’re a taxi driver, farmer, motorcyclist, pedal cyclist, haulier, public transport provider, horse rider, walker, young child or patient transport user.
“We want you all to be involved in this campaign and play your part in making our roads safer. Tweet us a picture and make it obvious to us what kind of road user you are.
“If you’re a lollipop person, let us see your uniform. If you’re a tractor driver, show us your boiler suit. We want everyone to get behind this campaign and get everyone to back this campaign.”
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The park and ride south car park is now fully open following it's temporary closure yesterday due to the bad weather.
Visitors to the final day of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta will enjoy the spectacular Parade of Sail; when the Tall Ships will sail from Blyth, southwards to St Mary's lighthouse before sailing five miles out to sea to start the race to Gothenburg.
The ships will start to leave to the port of Blyth from 1pm today, with the parade of sail expected to take place until 2.30pm.
As a result the ships are not available for the public to board today, but are available to view this morning.
The event will include a range of other entertainment until it closes at 5pm today.
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta reached its climax today with a stunning Parade of Sail.
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The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta reached its climax today with a stunning Parade of Sail.
The majestic Tall Ships set sail from Blyth this afternoon, in what was a fitting finale to the four-day nautical extravaganza the town has hosted over the bank holiday weekend.
One of the Tall Ships in the Parade of Sail.
The ships started to leave the port at about 12.45pm. The fleet set sail south along the coast towards St Mary’s Lighthouse before heading to a point several miles off the coast to prepare for the race start to Gothenburg, Sweden.
Ships in the Parade of Sail included Dar Mlodziezy, of Poland, which was the largest vessel at the regatta; the Shtandart, from Russia, which is a replica of the 1703 frigate built by Peter the Great; and Lord Nelson, from Hartlepool.
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A full team of volunteers have been recruited to help make The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta extra special.
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A full team of volunteers have been recruited to help make The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta extra special.
Organisers put out a call for would-be volunteers four months ago and received a wave of applications.
A total of 140 volunteers have been recruited over the four event days at Blyth.
They make up Ship Liaison Officers (SLOs), Town Hosts, Event Liaison Officers (ELOs) and Technical Liaison Officers (TLOs).
The volunteers will be wearing yellow, turquoise and red polo-shirts.
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious Regatta with Fergusons of Blyth as the Principal Sponsor.
Coun Val Tyler, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture, said: “We have a superb team of friendly, reliable volunteers who will play a vital role assisting the organisers, and helping the crews, residents and visitors to have a wonderful bank holiday.
“It will be a busy weekend but it’ll also be fun and very rewarding. The ship and land-based volunteers will gain a wealth of experience while helping to deliver a world-class event.”
The ship-based SLOs will be working with the ships and their crews providing essential communications between them and Sail Training International and the event team.
Carol Bird and her husband John, both 71 and from Amble, will be working as Ship Liaison Officers.
She said: “I’m really excited about the Tall Ships Regatta.
“We love yachting and we’re really looking forward to seeing the Tall Ships sailing into Blyth and meeting the international crews and being part of this magical event.”
Volunteer Aillie Osborne, 48, from Ulgham, will be a volunteer within hospitality.
She said: “I’m excited that the Regatta is just over a month away now and I’m really looking forward to being part of the team.”
Michael Allen, 55 from Blyth, will be an ELO.
He said: “It is amazing to have this international event on our doorstep and being a volunteer is a great opportunity to be a part of it. I can’t wait.”
The Event Liaison Officers will be supporting the Event Managers and the arts cultural program, and the ‘Town Hosts’ will be providing tourism advice and guidance to visitors.
Up to 30 Tall Ships are expected to gather at Blyth for the Regatta which takes place between August 26 and 29.
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth, said: “Volunteers are going to play an important role working on the land and watersides of the event, helping event visitors and the international crews of the Tall Ships to have an enjoyable visit to the county.”
Elsewhere, there are still places on board five of the tall ships – Vega Gamleby, Tomidi, Morgenster, Kapitan Borchardt and Thalassa.
For more information visit www.tallshipsblyth2016.com/jointheadventure#info
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While herbaceous perennials are cut down to encourage regeneration or make way for new colour, don’t neglect the pruning of hardy shrubs that flowered recently.
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While herbaceous perennials are cut down to encourage regeneration or make way for new colour, don’t neglect the pruning of hardy shrubs that flowered recently.
Think about next year’s forsythia display, for example. This shrub is normally pruned immediately after flowering in April, the stems that have just carried bloom being removed, making way for new shoots that mature over summer. If the pruning opportunity was missed earlier and this shrub is growing too tall, reduce it now, while time remains for growth recovery.
Spiraea billardii is still covered in rose-coloured flower spikes, but as soon as they fade I’ll step in with secateurs with a similar pruning strategy. This plant is notorious for suckering, but the positive aspect of that is that you can lift and pot up, then offer to friends a rather attractive shrub.
The bridal wreath (spiraea arguta) is looking drab now, a far cry from the gorgeous white flower sprays some weeks ago, but we must not let it get too congested with growth. Thin out the centre and shorten some of the longer branches if it’s encroaching on nearby plants.
When a favourite shrub becomes overgrown and ages, as the veronica (hebe) of an acquaintance has, pruning is not always the answer. It is reasonable to follow each stem down from the tip, looking for signs of active buds or young shoots, and reduce it to that point. But pruning any deeper into old wood rarely elicits a response.
We have a large broom (cytisus) that has grown up to about 2.5m, with a thick woody main stem. After 15 years it would not respond with new growth if pruned back to old wood. The options are to trim it as far back as possible, or replace it. A young plant growing alongside was put there with the latter in mind so we’ll remove the giant, encourage the dwarf and restore control.
Whenever a popular shrub is introduced there has to be a realisation that regular annual pruning at the correct time is essential to keep it within bounds, encourage flowers and extend its life expectancy.
The likes of mallow (lavatera) and butterfly bush (buddleja) soon become woody and develop brittle stems without attention, whereas given regular pruning, you can expect at least a decade of healthy performance. Both are easily raised from stem cuttings, soft and hard wood respectively, that there should be no need to buy replacements.
We often expect too much of shrubs in terms of longevity. Less vigour, disappointing performance and greater susceptibility to disease emerge with time. This said, there are exceptions.
We have two escallonias and three Osmanthus burkwoodii (all standards with thick main stems) that still offer vigorous displays after two decades. This is a clear example of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.
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The July meeting of Hepscott WI was the last before our summer break and Dorothy Cowans opened proceedings with a lively account of her trip, as our delegate, to the AGM in Brighton.
President Lynda Wadge welcomed members and guests (our menfolk had been invited) and introduced our guest speaker Dr Eric Wade, fellow of Durham University and part of a research team looking at energy.
Dr Wade, having worked in the mining industry himself, had been invited to explain about fracking to us.
He began with an interesting presentation on the history of fracking both in the USA and the UK.
With the help of diagrams he explained the processes involved in shale extraction. As with all gas and oil production, fracking is only possible if the geology of an area is suitable, and to the relief, I suspect, of most of his audience, the necessary conditions are not present in Northumberland.
He assured us that a great deal of research and essential legislation is necessary before fracking can commence and the time lapse between initial drilling and production is about ten years.
At the end of his talk Dr Wade invited questions from his audience and everyone left feeling much more knowledgeable about this emotive subject.
Hepscott WI will reconvene on September 20 when Jan Golden will be telling us about a new look at fostering.
If you have often thought about trying the WI then make it your autumn aim to give it a go.
Come along and join us for games, crafts and a Christmas Party over the next few months.
As the nights begin to draw in let us brighten your autumn evenings by inviting you to spend time with Three Wise Men on September 23 in the village hall.
This hugely popular show was a sellout in January, and the performers promise that their return visit will be every bit as entertaining. Ring Lynda on 01670 504909, or Margery on 01670 515049, to book your tickets now before they all go.
Tickets cost £8 each and include refreshments.
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The Tall Ships programme has been giving young people an opportunity to experience life on the water.
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The Tall Ships programme has been giving young people an opportunity to experience life on the water.
A group of teenagers made up most of the crew on the Challenger 3 boat that sailed from Portsmouth to Blyth over the past week.
The five-day journey included docking periods in Cowes and Hartlepool and it was a challenging start as the wind was 40 knots. The ship reached Northumberland on Thursday.
These sailing trips are provided by the Tall Ships Youth Trust. Bursaries are available to young people from across the country.
As well as fund-raisers and proceeds from adult voyages, money for the youth voyages is donated individual sponsors.
Becky Tweedale, 17, was one of the teenagers on-board. This was her first time sailing.
She said: "I was looking to do something memorable this summer and I stumbled across the Tall Ships Youth Trust sailing opportunities online.
"I'm so glad that I signed up because it has been an amazing experience and I've learnt so much in a short space of time.
"I felt awful at first because it was so rocky and I had to get used to the watch system of being asleep for four hours then awake for four hours as we sailed through the night.
"I didn't realise that the crew also chipped in with cooking and cleaning, but once I got used to it, I found being on-board very enjoyable.
"I made some new friends and we were able to play some fun games when we docked. It has also been useful to develop the hand signal communication skills and learning the sailing terms."
The Doncaster resident added that she has got the taste for it and will be part of a crew on a boat from Southampton to Brixham in Devon next week.
Adult Kirstie Rowe, mate on board Challenger 3, said: "The youngsters were quiet at the start of the journey, but they soon became more confident and being in such a close environment helped them to talk to each other, and now they are very chatty.
"Some of them have been recommended for watch leader and assistant watch leader positions so they can help other youngsters who are giving sailing a try on future voyages."
For more information about voyages with the Tall Ships Youth Trust, visit tallships.org
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Players of People’s Postcode Lottery will be helping members of the public to have a wild time when a Northumberland estate opens to the public this weekend.
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Players of People’s Postcode Lottery will be helping members of the public to have a wild time when a Northumberland estate opens to the public this weekend.
After the success of last year’s Our Wildlife event, Northumberland Wildlife Trust will be hosting Our Wildlife 2016 on Saturday at Blagdon Estate with support from the charity lottery.
The event has been made possible by kind permission of Lord and Lady Ridley and promises to be the ‘staycation’ event of the summer.
And polar explorer Conrad Dickinson, who guided Prince Harry during the Walking with the Wounded 2013 South Pole Allied Challenge, will be the guest speaker at the event.
Conrad, who was born and brought up in Northumberland, is still the first and only Briton to have achieved the ‘Polar Grand Slam’ and has completed more than 63 expeditions, some of them in the most challenging terrains in the world.
He will be talking about his many polar exploits and his role as TeamLeader for Team Glenfiddich during the 2013 Walking with the Wounded race to Antarctica and sharing a tent with Prince Harry.
There will be numerous other events on the day, which runs from 10am to 4pm, with bird mist netting and release and wildlife spotting to bush crafts and photography workshops with Northumberland wildlife photographer and film maker Will Nichols.
Bob Downer, chief executive of Blagdon Estates, said: “Blagdon Estate is happy to offer Northumberland Wildlife Trust the opportunity to hold its event this year at Blagdon.
“We have always enjoyed close links with the Trust and are proud of the wildlife that thrives here on the estate.
“We take great care with our land stewardship to ensure that this continues.
“Blagdon has been in the same family ownership since 1700 and is not normally open to the public, apart from the set days per year when we host charity events such as the Our Wildlife 2016 event.”
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On July 1, 2016, the BVDFREE England campaign was launched.
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On July 1, 2016, the BVDFREE England campaign was launched.
This is a national BVD eradication scheme with the objective of eradicating BVD from England within the next six years.
BVD, or Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, is an infectious disease of cattle caused by a virus. It is spread through virus particles from Persistently Infected animals (PI’s). A PI is an animal that was infected in the womb. The virus is located through the entire body of the calf when it’s born and it excretes virus from every orifice, and it spreads to other cattle.
If early in-calf cows are nearby, they will be infected and potentially create another PI, thus the disease cycle continues.
BVD is currently costing the cattle industry £39.1million a year in losses, which equates to £30 to £40 per cow. Losses from BVD are made up from:
• Reproductive losses, such as abortion or deformed calves.
• Secondary diseases, for example pneumonia and scour outbreaks.
• Poor production, including poor weight gain.
• Deaths.
Vaccination is essential for cows to protect the unborn calf. But vaccination alone is not enough, even the best vaccines will struggle to protect every cow in the face of a PI running round shedding huge quantities of virus.
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland all have eradication schemes in place. Many countries have already eradicated it: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Belgium are all BVD free.
For national eradication, a co-ordinated approach is needed and everyone working together to eradicate it from every herd in the whole of the cattle industry is required.
For more information go to www.bvdfree.org.uk
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Some vegetable crops have already matured and are safely stored.
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Some vegetable crops have already matured and are safely stored.
The early soft fruits have been good, and so-called tree or top-types are showing promise. Those under glass have already started to deliver treats for the table and it’s shaping up for a bumper year.
Any excess can be stored or preserved, and the wish should be to avoid waste at all costs because they take time and patience to grow.
The current choice of vegetables here includes potatoes in three varieties, onions, courgettes, beetroot, spinach, corn on the cob, lettuce, tomatoes and assorted herbs. The first runner beans will come on line this week, and more importantly, the leeks, cabbages, sprouts, and broccoli, which bring choice in autumn and winter, are growing on nicely.
It’s frustrating when you find a plump, ripe strawberry that’s been pecked by a blackbird or holed by a slug. It’s tempting to salvage what you can to avoid waste.
Why discard a potato of decent size just because it has a patch of scab? This is a superficial condition resolved by the stroke of a knife as you remove the peel.
Much harder to bear is the discarding of perfectly good fruit and vegetables on a massive commercial scale just because they are the wrong shape. No wonder there’s a move afoot to beat the drum for ‘wonky fruits and vegetables’.
This is something they’ve been doing at local flower shows since Adam was a lad. Any half decent children’s section has a class for ‘most unusually shaped vegetable or fruit’.
When gardening friends David and Anne sent the image of a cucumber growing in a circle, rather than long and straight, it occurred to me that there will be other oddities out there.
Let’s celebrate our culturally misshapen efforts. Strange in appearance yes, but just as tasty to eat.
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The sharp drop in GCSE grades nationally does not mirror the regional picture, with top grades in the North East seeing the smallest change.
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The sharp drop in GCSE grades nationally does not mirror the regional picture, with top grades in the North East seeing the smallest change.
This year’s GCSE grades have seen a significant fall in pupils achieving A* and A grades. However, the official results show that while the North East has seen a dip of 0.3 per cent in numbers of pupils achieving the coveted top grades, it is the region with the smallest change since last year.
Other regions, such as the North West and Eastern Regions, have seen a one per cent drop since 2015, while the North East leads the way with the lowest drop, followed by London with 0.5 per cent.
However, the region did experience a change for the worse in A* to C grades since 2015, down 2.1 per cent from last year’s 67.2 per cent.
The overall drop in GCSE grades is being blamed on the significant number of pupils aged 17 or over being required to resit English and maths. An extra 31,038 entries for English and 42,649 in maths have skewed this year’s results, as candidates resitting these exams have achieved significantly lower grades than their younger counterparts taking the exam for the first time.
Mike Parker, director of SCHOOLS NorthEast, said: “Nationally, schools were expecting mixed results and this year’s GCSEs are a reflection of the impact that ‘one-size-fits-all’ government policies can have on education.
“There are significant issues stemming from this year’s results that need addressing. The gender gap has widened further, with far more girls achieving grade C or above than boys. The choice of subjects remains heavily divided, continuing to fuel gender stereotypes; a far greater proportion of boys chose STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, while girls showed a heavy inclination toward humanities and social sciences.
“The Government’s emphasis on the English Baccalaureate and the new Progress 8 assessment criteria seem to be putting schools off teaching more creative and vocational subjects. The Government should reconsider their approach and make sure they provide all pupils with the opportunity to excel, whether it is in English and maths or design and technology.”
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A teenager has beaten off competition from many other students to win a place on a high-level apprenticeship scheme.
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A teenager has beaten off competition from many other students to win a place on a high-level apprenticeship scheme.
Sarah Thompson has been given an employment contract with Deloitte, which will also fund her as she builds up industry qualifications.
The selection process for its BrightStart programme involved a group interview, a one-on-one interview with a partner from the firm and a presentation.
The 18-year-old, who attended King Edward VI School in Morpeth, had to get 260 points in her A-Level subjects and she achieved more than this. On results day last Thursday, she discovered that she had received A* grades in English language and English literature and a C in maths.
She will be based at an office in Newcastle.
“I found out about the scheme at the KEVI Inspires careers event and as I want to do accountancy and auditing, it was an ideal programme for me,” she said.
“I was thrilled to be selected because I have a job, which means I will also be paid during my study leave, and it will be great to work with people of different ages.
“I’m grateful to the careers staff at KEVI, including Fiona Long, and head of year Mr (Jonathan) Graham for their support.”
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
The mother of a bomber in the Northumberland Fusiliers has had a pleasant surprise in the shape of a letter from her son whom she had mourned as dead for the past six weeks.
HERALD WAR REPORT: News, notices and adverts from the Morpeth Herald, August 25, 1916.
The bomber was reported killed on July 1st, but in his letter, written from a German hospital, he says that after being shot through the throat in the first attack on the Somme he lay in a shell hole for a day and a night, and sustained shrapnel wounds in the leg.
On trying to regain the British lines he was captured by a German patrol, but owing to the heavy shelling of the German trenches by the British he could not be moved for six days, and during that time he had nothing but a little water.
COMFORTS FOR THE 7th N.F.
Sir.— Last Saturday I sent off 18 parcels to the Morpeth boys of the 7th N.F. somewhere in France.
The parcels contained 1,000 cigarettes, 2 gross assorted chocolate bars, black bullets, clear gums, caramels, pastes (in variety), sardines, biscuits (assorted), carriage candles, fancy soaps, thirst quenchers, foot powder, playing cards, dominoes, writing paper and envelopes, pencils, books, magazines, etc. I have to thank Miss Mackay, “Herald” Office, for her gifts.
On receiving Private Andrew Davison’s acknowledgement, I will insert same in the “Herald.”— Yours etc.
THOS. B. WATERS
RECENT AIR RAID ON THE NORTH EAST COAST
Sir,— I think it will interest your readers to know that the recent air raid on the North East Coast has shown that security from the worst effects of an enemy air raid lies in:—
(1) All persons immediately taking and keeping cover in the basement or on the ground floor in preference to a higher floor and not in front of a window.
(2) All persons having a supply of water handy for immediate application to an outbreak of fire. A quantity of two or three ordinary buckets should be sufficient.
I do not add the great importance of as complete darkness as is possible, as I believe that is now quite understood by all inhabitants of these parts.— Yours, etc.,
FULLARTON JAMES,
Chief Constable of Northumberland.
MORPETH WAR SEWING MEETING
The above sewing meeting was held in the Soldiers’ Institute, Bell’s Yard, on Thursday, when there was a good attendance.
Tea was kindly given by Councillor Chas. Grey and realised £1 11s. 8d.
The hon. treasurer has to acknowledge with many thanks a gift of wool and a donation of 2/- from the Misses Pattison, Houghton Place, and of socks from many kind friends.
Tea will be given next week by Mrs Elliott, Bede House, Oldgate.
ROLL OF HONOUR
Pte. J. Foster, Hartford died.
Pte. J. McHugh, Bedlington, missing.
Pte. W. Jacobs, Blyth, missing.
Private W. Ashworth, Earsdon, missing.
Private R.W. Coe, Ashington, missing.
Sergt. L.F. Donnelly, Morpeth, missing.
C.S.M. Smith, Bedlington, killed.
Corpl. J. Wheaton, Cramlington, missing.
Private J. Turner, Choppington, missing.
Private T. Todd, Seghill, missing.
Sergt. J.H. Campbell, Bedlington, missing.
Private E. Mason, Bedlington, killed.
Private E.J. Taylor, Morpeth, killed.
Private J. Harle, Barrington, missing.
Private B. French, Choppington, killed.
Private W. Todd, Seghill, missing.
Private J. Freel, Shiremoor, killed.
Private A, Wilson, Choppington, missing.
Corporal F.M. Green, Bedlington, missing.
Private J.H. Choppin, N.F., Choppington, killed.
Private J.W. Nixon, West Cramlington, missing.
Private W. Hardie, West Sleekburn, missing.
Lance-Corporal J. Crawford, of Ashington, missing.
Lance-Corporal G. Dawson, Seaton Delaval, killed.
Pte. T. Robinson, East Yorks, Morpeth, killed in action.
Pte. T. Holland, N.F., Hartford Colliery, killed.
Pte. J. Young, N.F., Blyth, killed in action.
Pte. Hugh Connell, N.F., of Blyth, killed in action.
Private T.S. Brady, N.F., of Blyth, was killed in action on July 1st.
Private Joseph Robson, N.F., of Cambois, was killed in action on July 13th. He was 23 years of age.
Mr Robert Bates, blacksmith, Morpeth, has received information that his son, Sergt. Gilbert Bates, was wounded on July 1st.
Mrs Spry, of West Cramlington has been informed that her husband, Pte. W.S. Spry, S.L.I., has been killed in action.
Pte. Joe Brown, N.F., son of Mr T. Brown, 19 Blagdon Terrace, Seaton Burn, has been killed in France.
Lance-Corporal J. Lynch, N.F., son of Mr and Mrs J. Lynch, Low Cross Row, Seaton Burn, is reported missing since July 1st.
Mrs Arrell, of Bridge Street, Seaton Burn, has been notified that her son Pte. W. Arrell, N.F., has been killed in France.
Lance-Corporal George Lowes, son of Mr and Mrs James Lowes, of Ashington, has been killed.
Gunner James E. Hills, son of Mr R. Hills, of Bates Cottages, has died from wounds received in action.
Sergt. W. Porter, 10166, husband of Mrs A.I. Porter, of Double Row, New Hartley, has died from wounds.
Piper James Phillips, of 4 Burn Avenue, Forest Hall, previously reported missing, is now reported killed in action.
Mrs Wilson, 7 Sunderland Terrace, South Cramlington, has received official news that her husband, Private George Wilson, has been reported as missing since July 1st.
Mrs Henderson, 7 Poplar Place, Gosforth, has received official news that her husband. Private James Henderson, is reported missing.
Private Richard Pentleton, of Horton St., Blyth killed in action July 27th. Deceased, who was 23 years of age, had been in France twelve months, and worked at Shankhouse as a miner before the war.
News has been received that George Blackhall, eldest son of Hannah and the late George Blackhall, Morpeth, was killed in action on July 14th.
Mr and Mrs R. Hughes of Middle Row, Dudley, have received official intimation that their son, Pte. John Hughes, N.F., has been missing sine July 1st.
Mr and Mrs McAvoy, of 11 North Terrace, Wideopen, have received news that their son, Pte. A. McAvoy, N.F., has died from wounds in France.
Mr Thomas Crozier, Sheepwash, Morpeth, has received official notice that his brother, Private Robert Ellis Crozier, has been killed in France.
Mrs Russell, of Stove Row, Seaton Burn, has been officially notified that her husband, Lance-Corporal J. Russell, has been reported missing since July 1st.
Mrs Angus, of Station Terrace, Cramlington, has received word that her husband, Pte. E. Angus, N.F., has been missing since July 1st.
Information has been received by Mrs Mitchell, 2 Bridge Street, Seaton Burn, that her husband, Sergt. J. Mitchell, N.F., has been missing since July 1st.
An official notification has been received by Mrs Smith, Walker’s Buildings, Seaton Burn, that her husband, Pte. T. Smith, has been killed in action in France.
Mrs Day, 41 Henry Street, Gosforth, has received official intimation that her husband, Sergeant James Day, N.F., has been killed in action.
Mrs Hennessey, of High Market, Ashington, has received official information that her son, Private Edward Hennessey, has been missing since July 1st.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Willcox, Alnwick Moor, have been informed that their second son, Private Samuel Willcox, N.F., was killed in action on July 1st.
Mrs M. Ross, 249 Albert Road, Jarrow, late of Barrington, has received word that her son private Joseph Ross, is reported missing since July 1st.
Mrs Sproat, 2 Crawford Cottages, Morpeth, has received official information that her husband, Lance-Corporal Roger Sproat, is missing. Information of her husband will be gladly received by Mrs Sproat.
Mr and Mrs Clarke, of 32 Front Street, Annitsford, have been officially informed that their grandson, Private T.E. J Martin, N.F., has died of wounds received in action on July 16th.
Dr G. Newstead, Blyth, has received a telegram stating that his second son, 2nd-Lieut. B.R. Newstead, is in hospital, having been wounded in the neck. It is stated that the wound is not dangerous. Dr Newstead has received a telegram of condolence from the King on the death of his eldest son, Captain F.L. Newstead, recently killed in action.
Captain H.D.R. Davies, son of the Rector of Morpeth (Canon Davies) has been admitted to the 2nd Western Military Hospital, Manchester, suffering from fever. Captain Davies went to the Front in May 1915, was made a First-Lieutenant in September, was mentioned in dispatches a short while ago, and recently received his captaincy.
News has been received by the parents of Corporal T. Gibson, of 15 Double Row, Bates Cottages, that he has been killed in action in France. Deceased, prior to enlistment was a popular member of the Bates United Football Club, acting as treasurer as well as playing as goalkeeper. His death is a great loss to the club.
Mr and Mrs Hall, 23 Dale Street, North Blyth, have received information from the War Office that their son, Lance-Corporal David Barton (better know as Hall), is reported missing. Previous to enlistment he worked at Cambois Colliery.
Mr and Mrs M. Kinnaird, 80 Beatrice Street, Hirst, have received word that their son, Private D. Kinnaird, 23,126, Royal Inniskillings, has been missing since July 1st. Prior to joining the Colours, he was employed at Linton Colliery.
Mrs Mitcheson, 2 Astley Terrace, Hartford Colliery, has received news that her husband, Lance-Corporal Tom Mitcheson, Somerset Light Infantry, was killed in action on July 14th. Deceased had only recently returned to the front, having previously been wounded.
News has been received by his wife at Newsham that Private J.A. Hay, Transport Section N.F., has been killed in action. Private Hay was a native of Chester-le-Street, but has been in this district a number of years, and was working as a miner at New Hartley prior to enlistment.
The Major in command of the Northumberland Hussars, writing from Fulford Barracks, York, to Mrs Hand, of Plessey View, Blyth, of the death in hospital at York, of her son, Trooper George Hand, says:— “I deeply regret the death of your son, and offer you my sincere sympathy in your trouble. His life was full of promise, and he well and faithfully carried out his duties. His troop officer spoke of him in the highest terms to me.”— The remains of Trooper Hand were interred at Cowpen Cemetery on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Dormand, of Cross Row, West Cramlington, have received official news that their three sons, Private Harry Dormand, N.F., Private Wm. Dormand, Somerset L.I., and Private Thos. Dormand, Somerset L.I., have all been wounded in France. Their grandson, Private George Dormand, N.F., has been killed in action.
Capt. Frederick Lisle Newstead, who was killed in action August 7th, was the eldest son of Dr and Mrs Newstead, Blyth, and was 24 years of age. Educated at Alnmouth and Durham School, he entered the University of Durham College of Medicine. After studying medicine for three years, he received a commission in the Special Reserve of Officers, and was gazetted to the 3rd D.L.I. two years before the war broke out. He went to the front in September, 1914, and was attached to the D.L.I., and was promoted to Lieutenant. He was invalided home with an injury to his knee in May, 1915, with the rank of captain. Capt. Newstead was an all-round athlete, rowing for his school at Durham, and later playing football and golf for his college.
The death of Regimental Sergeant-Major J.R. Wadge, M.C., of the N.F., has taken place at East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital, from wounds received in action. Sergeant-Major Wadge was a member of the Gosforth Urban Council and president of the Coxlodge and Gosforth Social Club. He was also vice-chairman of the Gosforth Floral Horticultural Society. He laid one of the foundation stones of the Aged Miners’ Cottages at South Gosforth on behalf of the Coxlodge miners. Just before the great advance, during a severe bombardment, he went out under heavy shell fire and rescued a number of men who had been buried in a dug-out, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.
Mr and Mrs Thos. Rutherford, Hepburn Bell, Alnwick, late of Eshott, have received official information that their only son Pte. James W. Rutherford, is reported missing between July 1st and 4th.
ROLL OF HONOUR
CURRY.— Died on April 29th, 1916, from wounds received in action in France, Private Andrew Curry, 13th Batt., N.F.
BREWIS.— Killed in action, August 1st, 1916, Driver William Brewis (19827), 10th Batt. N.F., aged 25 years, the dearly beloved and eldest son of John and Sarah Brewis, New Kennels, Blagdon.
GRIFFITHS.— Reported missing, 19th August, 1915, at the Dardanelles, since reported dead, Private Giles Griffiths, 8th N.F., in his 19th year, the dearly beloved son of Meggie and the late Giles Griffiths, late of Sleekburn, and stepson of Private Andrew Nichol, of 127 Katherine Street, Hirst.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing mother and sisters, and brothers and friends.
HENDERSON.— In loving remembrance of Gunner J.W. Henderson, who was killed in action on July 19th, 1916, aged 28 years, the beloved son of John W. and Mary Henderson, of Hirst, Ashington, late of Longhoughton.— Ever remembered by his sorrowing mother, father, sisters, and brothers, George and Joe in France, and all who knew him.
COPPIN.— Killed in action, 7th July, 1916, Private James A. Coppin, 11th Batt., N.F., aged 21 years, the dearly beloved son of George and Elizabeth Coppin, of Rutherford Street, Guide Post, Choppington.— Deeply mourned by his loving father, mother, sisters and brothers, and all who knew him.
WANSBECK LABOUR AGENT’S APPEAL
At the Newcastle Panel of the Northumberland Military Tribunal, Mr F.W. Dendy presiding, Ernest Edwin Hunter, I.L.P. organising agent for the Wansbeck Division, appealed against being sent to non-combatant service.
In answer to the chairman, he declined to seek some form of national service. He complained that national service was being used as a means of blacklegging and sweating.
The tribunal upheld the decision of the lower tribunal but gave leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal.
D.C.M. FOR A LOCAL MINER
Mr John Calvert of Seaton Burn has received intimation that his brother, Pte. Harry Calvert, R.A.M.C., of Choppington, has been awarded the D.C.M. for bravey on the field on July 20th. Prior to enlistment in the early part of the war Private Calvert worked as a deputy overman at Choppington Colliery.
THE REPRESENTATION OF MORPETH
Although it has been frequently stated that a three-cornered contest in the Morpeth Borough at the next election is almost a certainty, it seems now more likely that there will be four candidates aspiring to the representation of the ancient Borough, which the venerable member, Mr Burt, has represented so faithfully and so well for 42 years.
Mr John Cairns is a certain candidate representing the Labour Party, and not less certain is that both Liberal and Unionist parties will bring forward a candidate when the time for the electoral struggle commences.
But a fourth candidate is stated to mean business. That is Lieut. Gerald Newton, R.A.M.C., son of the late Dr. Newton and Lady Newton of Newcastle.
This young medial man, who is at present “doing his bit” in the army service, has been approached to come out as an independent candidate, and has consented to do so, and the movement in support of his candidature, which was started in Morpeth, is rapidly spreading throughout the constituency.
In the course of a conversation with a “Herald” representative, Lieut. Newton said his military duties prevented him in engaging in propaganda work, nor would he under any circumstances engage in an electoral contest during the war, but he was emphatic in his declaration that he “means business,” and is sanguine that he can beat all comers in a contest for Morpeth.
He further remarked that after the war there would be new elements introduced into our politics, as the nation was evidently desirous of getting rid of the cancerous growths of party politics, which had been the cause of not a few blunders in the war, the effects of which had been against the interests of the cause of the Allies and the prolongation of the war.
Referring to recent political meetings, Lieut. Newton remarked that it seemed extraordinary that in a time of national crisis that the public should have inflicted upon them the same old dry-as-dust political platitudes. He said he had confidence that Morpeth Borough would uphold its traditions as a progressive constituency to support a patriotic and progressive policy.
Asked his views as to what national policy should be followed in regard to trade after the war, Lieut. Newton said he would support a policy which would give the nation security against German aggression, and such measures as would make it impossible that the people of this country should have filched from them the fruits of the gigantic sacrifices that had been made by the manhood of the nation, at the same time to take the fullest advantages likely to accrue to the working classes of Great Britain by the great changes in the new organisation of industry and the expansion of trade that must follow when peaceful industry once again entered into its long reign after the conclusion of the present gigantic war.
He remarked that the task of politicians and others must be to see to it that the lamentable years of political unrest and economic distress, the fault of unwise statesmanship after past wars, should not be experienced if political stupidity is excluded and common sense exercised.
In the task of re-building the fortunes of the nation, he remarked the workers must play an important part, and after the war, with its serious lessons, a new conception of trades unionism will doubtless arise, and the re-creation of national capital would be achieved only by capital and labour realising their respective responsibilities, and setting about in a patriotic yet at the same time sane and reasonable way to adjust differences by the exercise of common sense and goodwill.
SEATON DELAVAL MILITARY MEDALLIST
The officer’s reference to Sergt. Norman Stoker (nephew to Mr John W. Stoker, registrar), of Seaton Delaval, who has been awarded the Military Cross, is as follows:— “15480, Lance-Corporal Norman Stoker.— This N.C.O. led bombing attacked with great courage although the enemy forces in most cases were far greater than the numbers at his disposal. Owing to his fearlessness and persistence many casualties were suffered by the enemy, and many prisoners were taken.”
Since this Corporal Stoker has been promoted to sergeant.
LOCAL MILITARY HONOURS
Private S. Gibson, N.F., of Bedlington has been awarded the Military Medal.
Sergeant George Storey, of Hartford Colliery, Cramlington, who is attached to the 8th Somerset Light Infantry, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous service on the battlefield. Prior to enlistment Sergeant Storey worked at Hartford Colliery. At a meeting of the Cramlington Urban Council it was resolved that the clerk should write to the recipient offering him their sincere congratulations.
Sapper Jim Smith, R.E., of Choppington, has been awarded the Military Medal.
SHOP ASSISTANTS
The weekly report of the National Amalgamated Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen, and Clerks shows that 95 new members were enrolled last week. Interviews have taken place with employers with respect to wages in lieu of holidays, and also the operation of the minimum wage scale.
A growing number of women are now acting as branch officers owing to the male members serving with the Colours.
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Picking fresh fruit and harvesting vegetables straight from the garden is one of the delights of summer, and this year is no exception.
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Picking fresh fruit and harvesting vegetables straight from the garden is one of the delights of summer, and this year is no exception.
Shallots, red and white, are a valuable winter vegetable. They come in a handy size and store so well once ripened.
Where growing space is limited it’s essential to make use of every square metre, and as soon as one crop has been cleared, refresh the patch by forking in fish, blood and bone or a similar organic feed, and replant.
Ours, in keeping with several other vegetables, were started off individually in pots. Planted out at the beginning of May, they romped away and were ready for harvesting by mid-July. They keep best in a cool, dry environment and, like most stored vegetables, need regular checks for soundness.
By comparison, the broad beans, garden peas and runner or French beans are low maintenance once picked, blanched and bagged-up for the freezer. The first two were our focus in a long shelling session because they all tend to mature at once.
The runner beans, which are just starting to form pods, need a slightly different approach as they reach maturity in stages over several weeks. Batches are chopped, blanched and frozen at regular intervals before any become stringy and unpalatable.
Where growing space is limited it’s essential to make use of every square metre, and as soon as one crop has been cleared, refresh the patch by forking in fish, blood and bone or a similar organic feed, and replant. For example, the pea and bean stems have been composted, but the roots have been dug in to enrich the soil. More winter greens can be planted on that spot now.
Twenty sweetcorn, planted in block formation to encourage wind pollination, are offering plump cobs, an average of three per plant. This is a delicious meal starter, but when the feast ends, the spot on which they grow is reserved for spring cabbages.
The raspberry bed is based on four varieties, and they are in continuous production from July to November. This year’s crop is heavy thanks to ideal weather conditions, but the organic mulch in winter and timely pruning helps too.
Main crop cultivars should have fruiting canes removed completely when picking stops to encourage the strong new shoots. Autumn varieties have all canes chopped to soil level in winter and growths will emerge in spring.
Once the freezer’s well stocked, raspberries can be picked for pleasurable desserts and jam-making.
Two further strawberry varieties were added to the existing four this spring and they’re already fruiting. Half are main crop cultivars and the others late. A few have been damaged by slugs, as anticipated, and heavy downpours encouraged a spot of rotting, but picking started in June and continues.
In a couple of weeks we’ll trim leaves, weed and feed between rows and let air into the main croppers. This is the time to propagate by pegging down strong runners or potting up young plants that have rooted themselves.
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Road safety improvements are set to be introduced on the stretch of the A196 between Morpeth and Guide Post.
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Road safety improvements are set to be introduced on the stretch of the A196 between Morpeth and Guide Post.
Speed restrictions, new signs, road markings and other measures will be installed by Northumberland County Council.
It agreed to bring forward its plans following on-going safety concerns and fatal accidents on the road.
The scheme will include introducing a 50mph speed limit for the whole length of the road between Stobhill and Guide Post, as well as on the connecting roads to Bothal and Hepscott, and additions to the road surface such as studs.
Details of the design are now being finalised and the work is scheduled to be carried out during this financial year.
Coun Glen Sanderson, whose ward covers a section of the road, said: “I have been calling for safety improvement works to this notorious stretch of road for years and am pleased remedial works will finally be getting under way.
“This is a busy A-road that carries thousands of vehicles every day and the work should improve safety for all who use it.”
The measures will focus particularly on the two junctions at Dunces Houses, at the turning onto the U6013 to Hepscott, and also at the double junction at Shadfen Farm Mews – the junctions with the C132 to Hepscott and the C131 to Bothal.
The aim is for the speed restrictions to be in place by Christmas.
The other section of the stretch of road is in the ward of the council’s deputy leader, Dave Ledger, who said: “Whilst the road layout may not have contributed to the fatal accidents in the area, they have meant renewed calls for attention to road safety.
“I look forward to seeing the scheme implemented soon.”
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A leading leisure airline has announced a major recruitment drive, with 1,000 pilot, cabin crew and engineering positions available across the UK, with 90 of these in Newcastle.
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A leading leisure airline has announced a major recruitment drive, with 1,000 pilot, cabin crew and engineering positions available across the UK, with 90 of these in Newcastle.
To support this drive by Jet2.com, the company hosted a recruitment roadshow in Novotel, Newcastle, yesterday. The roadshow was designed to support the recruitment of pilot, cabin crew and engineering positions at Newcastle Airport as the company continues to grow.
Earlier this year, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launched its biggest ever flights and holidays programme for summer 2017 from the airport, with more flights and more seats to 28 sunshine hotspots.
Following the recent addition of an eighth UK base in Birmingham with flights launching in 2017, alongside the acquisition of 30 new B737-800 aircraft commencing in September 2016 over a two-year period, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is looking to invest in its next phase of growth and development.
This continuous expansion has opened up a wealth of exciting opportunities for a host of talented pilots, cabin crew and engineers alike.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “Our family-friendly formula is clearly working with customers and it means that we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing airlines. We have exciting plans to expand the number of destinations we fly to, as well as the number of UK bases we fly from, and this means that our team is growing all the time too. We were delighted to see so many pilots, engineers and aspiring cabin crew at our Newcastle roadshow.”
Jet2.com is the fourth largest registered airline in the UK and has recently been voted the UK’s favourite airline by TripAdvisor users and the UK’s most loved airline by users of the airline review website, Skytrax.
It is looking to recruit B737 and B757 Type Rated and Non Type Rated captains and first officers to play a pivotal role in the company’s ongoing success.
The roles are targeted at experienced pilots with an existing commercial or military background, a strong training record and the commitment, energy and flexibility required to deliver friendly low fares to their all-important customers.
Aspiring cabin crew members will be passionate about customer service with a positive and flexible approach to work to ensure the customers always receive a truly VIP service when flying with Jet2.com.
Outside of the cockpit, engineers are on hand 24/7 to ensure flights continue to operate safely.
The airline’s EA 145 maintenance approval covers both line and base maintenance and experienced engineers also work in office-based roles, including Powerplant, technical Services, airworthiness and maintenance programmes.
As the UK’s leading leisure airline, with a fleet of more than 63 aircraft flying to more than 220 routes to popular destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and a wealth of European Cities, this marks an exciting time for pilots, cabin crew and engineers to hop aboard the team.
Visit the Jet2.com website to see all of the jobs available.
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Morpeth Rotary Club
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Club members have been exploring the history and heritage of the North East at Penshaw, a little known haunt of The Rev Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll.
New Rotary President Paul Crook and his wife led a six-mile walk around the National Trust Penshaw Monument.
It went south into Herrington Country Park, past lakes of Canada Geese, and up to the highest point at Site Lines. Durham Cathedral can be seen ten miles away.
It was then to Fishing Lake for a picnic, and north to cross Chester Road near the Prospect Inn. One of the group, who had worked in Durham in the 1970s, thought the name must have been a joke as it looked out on a pit heap, the largest colliery spoil heap in the region. The pub had originally been a school. It now had fine country park views over an area reclaimed from Herrington Colliery, which closed in 1985.
The path wound through Old Penshaw village, past the Ship Inn and Penshaw Church, and into a barley field towards the River Wear. It crossed the disused railway line from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland, which closed in 1964.
Turning east brought in sight the River Wear Victoria Viaduct. The last stone was laid in 1838 on Queen Victoria’s coronation. It was then the third largest bridge in Europe, based on a Roman bridge in Spain. The viaduct was built to take the main line from Newcastle to London, but a new route through Durham was used from 1872. The line was not closed until 1991 and may be used in future for Metro expansion.
Further east is the village of Cox Green with a footbridge over the Wear. This is the stretch of river walked by Dodgson when gathering ideas that were later used for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A spring, which was the only source of drinking water there until after World War II, looks like the entrance to a large rabbit hole and is called the ‘Alice Well’.
Dodgson’s father was Rector of Croft, near Darlington. He had relations at Whitburn and Southwick. Alice Liddell was the inspiration for the book. Her father Henry was from Boldon, County Durham, and her grandfather was Rector of Easington. The Liddells were from the same family as the Barons Ravensworth at Eslington Park, near Whittingham.
The walk went south again to Penshaw Monument, with wonderful views in all directions. The 70ft monument was built in 1844 to mark the death, at 48, of John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham and Governor of Canada. It is modelled on a Greek temple in Athens.
The Lambton Worm song has the monster wrapping its tail ten times around Penshaw Hill, but there is a dispute about which hill it was.
Coffee and scones at Penshaw Nurseries Tea Room was a welcome end to the walk.
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Paul Brayson’s controversial second half penalty was the difference as Morpeth Town lost their opening Northern League game 3-2 at Newcastle Benfield on Saturday.
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Paul Brayson’s controversial second half penalty was the difference as Morpeth Town lost their opening Northern League game 3-2 at Newcastle Benfield on Saturday.
Paul Robinson put the Highwaymen ahead before Jake Trodd and Tom McNamee turned the game around midway through the first half.
Robinson scored his second of the game just before the break, but on the hour mark things turned for the worst as Karl Dryden saw red for bringing down the Benfield forward in the area.
Brayson slotted the penalty into the bottom corner before Stephen Tobin had a goal ruled out as the hosts held out for the win.
The Highwaymen opened up their season last week with a convincing 3-1 win in the FA Cup, and they started in fine fashion at Sam Smith’s Park.
Luke Carr’s corner found Robinson on the edge of the area on seven minutes, and the midfielder replicated his effort of the previous week by lashing into the bottom corner.
However, the lead was short-lived as the hosts were level five minutes later when Brayson’s low cross was turned into the net by Trodd at the back post.
The blustery conditions were playing a big part in the game, and Benfield used it to their advantage on 24 minutes as they went ahead.
Morpeth cleared the ball out as far as McNamee, who was inside the centre circle, and the midfielder struck a brilliant shot which sailed over the head of Dryden.
Mark Convery’s side almost went three-up with a few minutes remaining before the break as Lewis Scorgie glanced McNamee’s corner inches wide of the post.
A defensive error let Scott McCarthy through one-on-one moments later, but after the forward blazed his shot wide, Morpeth punished their opponents. Carr played the ball into the path of Robinson, who placed his shot into the bottom corner via the post.
Nick Gray and Dave Malone would not have been pleased with what they witnessed in the first 45 minutes, but their side were still level in the game.
And whatever was said at half-time worked, because they came out a different side, albeit Benfield continued to match them pound-for-pound.
Robinson could have completed his hat-trick shortly after the restart, but he could only hit wide under pressure.
But on the hour mark Morpeth found themselves down to ten-men after Dryden came out to challenge the Benfield forward for the ball, but in the process he brought the man down.
Chris Reid was back covering on the line, however, the referee sent the keeper off, although a new rule states otherwise.
Benfield skipper Brayson stepped up and just squeezed the penalty past the outstretched hand of stand-in keeper Keith Graydon.
Brayson found the ball at his feet on 72 minutes via a fortunate deflection off Damen Mullen, but the forward blazed over a glorious chance.
Jordan Fry and Liam Henderson both had chances thereafter, but the latter saw his tipped over superbly by Andrew Grainger.
Benfield thought they had a fourth on 80 minutes when Tobin headed home, but the referee ruled the goal out for climbing.
Morpeth continued to apply pressure until the final whistle, and they thought they had their equaliser in the third minute of added time.
Sean Taylor took a free kick quickly to find Mullen in space, and the defender’s shot looked to be heading into the bottom corner.
However, Josh Scott, who was virtually on the line, guided the ball over the bar, and after two corners went begging, the final whistle went.
Morpeth Town: Dryden, Mullen, Reid, Fry (Fondato, 77), Grieve, Hall, Taylor, Graydon, Henderson, Robinson (Chilton, 65), Carr (Novak, 74). Subs not used: Swailes, Anderson.
Attendance: 93.
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Another company has signed up to offer support to the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta, due to be held in Blyth at the end of the month.
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Another company has signed up to offer support to the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta, due to be held in Blyth at the end of the month.
EDF Energy Renewables has recently started construction work on a new offshore wind farm to be located around 6km off the Blyth coast, connecting to a new substation being built on the site of the former Blyth Power Station.
Work has already begun on the new substation and marine surveys are being carried out at sea ahead of construction work starting next year on the installation of the project’s five offshore wind turbines.
Matthieu Hue, chief executive of EDF Energy Renewables, said: “We are aware of Blyth’s rich maritime history and we are delighted to support the visit of the Tall Ships.
“The new Blyth offshore wind farm is an important development for us and wherever we operate we always try to be a strong partner for the local economy and to support local communities.
“I am sure this will be a spectacular and memorable event and it provides a great opportunity for us to mark the start of our project and our involvement in the local area.
“We hope everyone has a fantastic time during the festival.”
The Blyth offshore wind farm will be EDF Energy Renewables’ second offshore wind farm following the Teesside project off the north east coast at Redcar.
Marcel Sunier, project director for the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm, said: “The Port of Blyth will be used during the commissioning of the wind farm and for operations and maintenance activities when complete.
“I am sure the visit of the Tall Ships will be a special celebration and something that we are delighted to be associated with.”
When operational, the Blyth offshore wind farm will provide enough low carbon electricity to meet the annual needs of around 33,000 homes.
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious Regatta with Fergusons of Blyth confirmed as the Principal Sponsor.
Coun Val Tyler, Cabinet member for Arts, Leisure and Culture at Northumberland County Council, said: “The Tall Ships rely on wind power for most of their energy and the renewables industry is an increasingly important part of our Northumberland economy.
“We are delighted to have EDF Energy Renewables as a sponsor for the Regatta.”
At its peak there will be around 200 people working on the Blyth offshore wind farm and the project will incorporate a number of new and innovative construction features.
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth, said: “We are delighted to be supporting EDF Energy Renewables in the development of Blyth Offshore Wind Farm and look forward to being partners with them for decades to come.
“EDF ER sponsoring the Tall Ships Regatta is great news and will only enhance this major event.”
The Tall Ships Regatta Blyth 2016 takes place over the weekend of August 26 to 29, and features five zones of free family entertainment.
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An organist from Westminster Abbey will be performing in Morpeth next weekend.
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An organist from Westminster Abbey will be performing in Morpeth next weekend.
Morpeth Methodist Church will be welcoming sub-organist Daniel Cook on Friday, August 26, for it’s regular monthly recital.
Daniel Cook, sub-organiset at Westminster Abbey
Daniel is recognised internationally as a liturgical and concert organist of the highest order.
He combines his busy freelance career with the position of Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey, where he is the principal organist to the Abbey Choir and Assistant Director of Music to James O’Donnell.
In addition he is Artistic Director of the Mousai Singers and maintains a busy schedule of recitals, concerts and recordings, both as performer and producer, as well as being in demand as a conductor, teacher and singer.
Daniel’s recital will take place at 12.30pm. Free admission with a retiring collection.There will be light refreshments after and the opportunity to meet Daniel.
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A meeting about local efforts to support the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign will take place in Morpeth on Wednesday.
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A meeting about local efforts to support the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign will take place in Morpeth on Wednesday.
It was founded last year to protest the ‘unfair’ way the equalisation of the State Pension Age was implemented through the Pensions Act 1995 and Pensions Act 2011.
The event for all Northumberland constituency WASPI groups for women born in the 1950s (on or after 6 April 1951) will be held in Storey Park Community Centre from 7pm.
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A man was assaulted at a taxi rank in Morpeth last weekend.
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A man was assaulted at a taxi rank in Morpeth last weekend.
The incident happened in the Market Place area at 1.50am on Sunday, August 21. A 58-year-old man was in the taxi queue when he intervened in a argument.
He was assaulted by a man, suffering punches and kicks to his face. The offender then left with another man in a taxi.
The injured man went to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital near Cramlington with a head wound and was released following treatment.
The offender is described as a white man, aged mid 20s to mid 30s, approximately 5ft 8-10ins tall, having a medium build and a Newcastle accent. He has dark hair and he was wearing a grey polo shirt.
Anyone who was in the area and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or anyone with information about the offence, is asked to contact police.
Call 101, quoting reference number 133 of 21/08/16, or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Mixed borders that were bustling with growth and colour little over two weeks ago are looking slightly drab as plants that bloom early begin to run out of steam.
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Mixed borders that were bustling with growth and colour little over two weeks ago are looking slightly drab as plants that bloom early begin to run out of steam.
The solution is to have pot-grown replacements on standby.
Cut back spent flower stems, slot something fresh into position, and restore the equilibrium.
Of course, this entails extra work in selecting substitutes, growing them on and finding suitable accommodation until the call for action comes. But there is the option of buying something just coming into bloom from a plant centre and increasing the range you grow.
Early delphiniums are just past their best and are ready for pruning to ground level. Certain herbaceous geraniums will reach a similar phase soon, and in both cases you can anticipate secondary growth and flowering if the weather remains open. Several border perennials behave in this way. Meanwhile, treat the potted replacements as a stop-gap.
Propagating a wide range of plants becomes a way of life for keen gardeners so with a little planning you can raise a decent variety of replacements.
My current range of potted substitutes includes astrantias, hostas, fuchsias, liliums, helichrysum, lavatera, catmint and herbs. The lilies regenerate each year from bulbs which are hardy so the pots stay outdoors over winter. Buy a new cultivar each year and you soon have a collection. They decorate a patio or yard admirably until called into service elsewhere.
Astrantia can be dried and used as an everlasting flower, and hosta foliage will hold attraction long after its blooms have faded. Both form clumps as they grow and are easily propagated via division. The remainder arise from stem cuttings.
But this is a mere example of what can be done. If you’ve a favourite perennial, try it as a gap filler.
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On a wet and breezy day, 15 members and friends from Morpeth Rotary Club followed up an invitation from Carillion to visit some of its working sites on the 3.8km Morpeth Bypass development.
This was a follow up to an excellent talk by civil engineers Mark Smith and Adam Robson. The talk and the visit were both arranged by civil engineer Rotary member Peter Scott.
Visitors assembled at Compound 1 at Fairmoor, at the north end of Morpeth, to hear what progress had been made on the road and to ask any questions, before braving the worsening weather. Our host was Alan Elliot, who gave us a warm welcome, tea, coffee and a map.
We were shown the drone footage from the last monthly survey of work done. The drone is set to fly on exactly the same path each time. The pilot follows by car and must drive at no more than 500m from it.
Mark and Adam brought us up to date. Since January, the How Burn has had a six square metre box culvert put in place. Excavations have started for the A1 Bridge, and traffic has been diverted. Problems to overcome include cables running along both sides of the A1 and a large water main.
Some Tarmac work has been done, but there is a need to wait before completion as the road must be allowed to settle. It has already settled by over a foot. There is a Tarmac generating plant on site to allow easy supply.
It was hoped that there would be an early completion, but the planned end date of March 2017 is now the most likely.
The company considers it important to support charity and the community where it works. Carillion apprentices, working with a site engineer, built a pond for All Saints First School, volunteers from Carillion will help to complete pathways for Tommy’s Field Allotments, and Carillion staff helped to get £500 for balance bikes for Sustrans to teach children to ride safely. Last year it supported Barnardos, and for the rest of the project it will be supporting the local hospice.
Our transport was in two modern 4x4s and a smart, but less robust, new minibus. Three site visits were made. The first was to St Leonard’s Junction, where part of the busy A1 had just been removed. There were digging machines and a crane overlooking a large excavation. This is to put an underpass and roundabouts under the main road. Traffic will be diverted for six months while the underpass bridge is built.
The second stop was towards the Cotting Burn Bridge, near to St George’s roundabout. The 4x4s managed to drive over the last piece of very rough ground and much closer to the action and activity, while the minibus had to stay further back.
Finally there was a drive to Whorral bank roundabout and the Pegswood bypass, then from there along the route of the new road towards Morpeth.
A stop was made at a working site by Pegswood Moor Embankment, but the vehicles could go no further because of some rough ground near a new concrete bridge.
Carillion very kindly sent a photo taken from the drone.
At the end of the trip there was only time to say a hurried thank you and to wish them well before diving into cars home as more rain came down.
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For many years Morpeth Lions Club has sought out means of adding to the general education of its members.
These educational visits have included taking in sites of historic interest, the Falkirk Wheel, lead mines in Weardale, the Royal Armoury in Leeds and the Bowes Museum, to name but a few.
There is, however, a common link due to the fact that these visits can be of some distance and involve hiring a mini bus. That link is the brewing or tasting of beer.
Morpeth members acknowledge that they are getting no younger and because of this the retention of details relating to the brewing of beer or the distilling of whisky needs to be replenished on an annual basis.
This year Lion Harry Cone arranged a visit to Belhaven Breweries in Dunbar, where our excellent guide gave a very informative tour of the brewery, including its history and methods of brewing.
Until 1992 the brewery was in the hands of one family. However, it is now part of the Greene King group of breweries and its products are exported to many countries throughout the world.
It believes it is the oldest brewery in the UK and will be celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2019.
The date is already in the Lions diary — particularly as the tastings sampled at the end of the tour met with everyone’s approval.
To cater for more serious educational needs, there followed a visit to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune Airfield.
For many attending this was their first visit, and probably will not be the last.
Currently, there is an excellent display area containing the first British Airways Concorde.
Visitors are allowed to enter the plane and many were amazed at how cramped it seemed compared to modern aircraft, although the legroom was very adequate. On the plus side there was first class catering available and it only took slightly over three hours to cross the Atlantic.
There are also displays of fighter and civil aircraft, with plenty of interactive areas to keep the young, and certainly the not-so-young, visitors happy.
The four hours spent there certainly passed quickly.
Harry, however, never loses sight of the liquid aspects of education and near Berwick was a well-stocked ale public house that served good food.
Arriving back in Morpeth some 13 hours after leaving, the Lions expressed their gratitude to Harry for organising the day and to Lion Les Sage, our ever reliable driver.
The club is a member of Lions International and aims to serve the local community of Morpeth, providing assistance and manpower as required, as well as contributing to international projects.
Its work is funded by donations from the public, which are raised through street collections and events.
Members also enjoy a range of social activities, from barbecues and dinners to walks and outings.
If any reader has time to spare to help in our community and might be interested in joining Morpeth Lions Club, please contact Simon Pringle on 01670 513169. New members are always welcome.
Meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Morpeth Conservative Club in Newgate Street.
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A touring theatre company has received a funding boost.
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A touring theatre company has received a funding boost.
Highlights has been successful in its application to the Arts Council Catalyst Evolve fund.
The Catalyst Evolve programme is designed to help arts organisations to become more skilled at raising funds from new sources such as sponsorship, trusts and private donations. As part of the programme, every £1 raised from new sources will be matched by the Arts Council.
Barbara Slack, of Highlights, said: “This is a massive boost for our small rural arts organisation with a wide geographic reach. We will be working in partnership with Arts Alive Shropshire, as we are comparable organisations with similar demands and opportunities.”
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Morpeth 29-7 Novos
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Morpeth rugby ran out eventually as comfortable winners in this county cup tie under the floodlights at Mitford Road.
This was in effect Morpeth’s first real competitive outing before starting the league programme against Driffield at Mitford Road on Saturday, September 3 -3pm kick off.
It was damp drizzly evening which saw plenty of handling errors, and it was Morpeth who dominated in terms of territory and possession in the first half. This domination was not turned into points as Novos defended stoutly and at the end of 40 minutes Morpeth had a solitary Ball penalty as scant reward.
The second half was a different story ,immediately after the interval Morpeth were able to put together some continuity in their play saw centre Lynn crash over,with Ball adding an excellent conversion.
Then skipper Hill lightened up the gloom with a hatrick of tries after some important contributions assisting him from Moody and Stephenson.Ball converting one these efforts.Another bullocking Lynn break saw him score with Ball converting that took the home side to a 29-0 lead.
To their credit Novos never gave up and scored a cracking try in the closing minutes to make the score 29-7.
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A high-flying music student has been given a local award.
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A high-flying music student has been given a local award.
David Johnson, who has just completed his A-Levels, including one in music, has been awarded the Ponteland Young Musician of the Year accolade by President of Ponteland Rotary Club Steve Cox.
Also a Music Prefect, David plays drums and saxophone within Ponteland High School, participating in the Jazz Band, school concerts and musical productions, as well as being an active performer outside of school.
He said, “I am delighted to be given this award and have my musical talents acknowledged in such a positive way.
“I am also looking forward to performing in the Rotary Club’s annual concert in October.”
• Ponteland Rotary Club’s next event will be the duck race on Saturday, September 4.
The event, which takes place at 1.30pm, will feature a family fun day with five duck races, boat races and other entertainment.
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Even the weather didn’t disappoint as Northumberland’s biggest ever event weighed anchor yesterday.
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Even the weather didn’t disappoint as Northumberland’s biggest ever event weighed anchor yesterday.
Blyth was a hive of activity and excitement as thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the town for the first day of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016.
After months of planning, the event finally got under way with sunshine and blue skies providing the perfect backdrop to the 23 majestic Tall Ships lining the length of the quayside.
The Tall Ships Regatta is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors over the course of the weekend who will be able to climb on board the ships, enjoy free family fun, live music, street theatre, fun fairs, fireworks and evening entertainment. The event will be open until 10pm today and Sunday and 5pm on Monday.
Today’s highlights include a parade of the ships’ crews and community, which will start at 3pm, and a spectacular 20-minute firework display at 9pm.
Northumberland County Councillor Val Tyler, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture, said: “It is really great that the event has started so well, with thousands of people coming into the town to see the ships and everything else on offer. The best thing is there’s still three days to go!”
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth said: “Seeing the quayside so alive with people and the magnificent tall ships moored side by side along the river is a spectacle that will live long in the memory. We are pleased that the months of planning are now complete and the event has got off to a great start.”
Alan Ferguson, chairman of Fergusons of Blyth, the event’s principal sponsor, said: “We’re so proud to see our town in the national spotlight with crowds lining the quayside and enjoying all the entertainment. There is so much to see and do around Blyth this weekend and we’re all looking forward to the next few days.”
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious Regatta.
Fergusons of Blyth, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned haulage companies and the biggest in the North East, is the principal sponsor for the event in celebration of its 90th anniversary.
There is no parking in Blyth town centre over the weekend but an extensive park and ride system is in operation. For full details visit www.tallshipsblyth2016.com
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A day of music will take place at a Northumberland attraction on Sunday.
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A day of music will take place at a Northumberland attraction on Sunday.
Brinkburn Priory will host three different acts as part of its series of summer music afternoons.
This weekend it will see Morpeth Waites, an instrumental group, playing music from 16/17th centuries, including ballads and street music, performing at 1.15pm and starting the afternoon off.
Coquetdale Chamber Choir, a mixed choir performing a repertoire of classical songs with instrumental accompaniment, will be on stage from 2.30pm.
Marc Bryant will close the afternoon’s events with an organ recital with a classical/religious repertoire on the 19th century church organ at 3.45pm.
The music events are free but normal admission charges apply.
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The flower show season is under way and over the coming weeks there’ll be a one-day exhibition near you with some outstanding blooms, vegetables and fruits, alongside diverse industrious creations from art to baking and beyond.
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The flower show season is under way and over the coming weeks there’ll be a one-day exhibition near you with some outstanding blooms, vegetables and fruits, alongside diverse industrious creations from art to baking and beyond.
If you have any interest in gardening or crafts, or just enjoy an entertaining afternoon out, give it a try and keep the tradition going.
Only certain flowers, fruits and vegetables can be harvested for household use when there’s an exhibitor in the family, the best being ring-fenced for show.
On Saturday, July 30 Howick presented the first judging engagement of the year for the lady of the house and I. It epitomised the traditional village show and community spirit that brings everyone together. Unlike the male-dominated shows of yore, we were greeted by a team of cheerful ladies, well organised and ready to go.
Although not in the same league as the forthcoming Warkworth Show on Saturday, August 20, and Glendale on Bank Holiday Monday, never underestimate the quality of those held in village halls. The social experience is easily on a par with that of bigger organisations and they can pack quite a punch with quality and innovation.
How encouraging then to find seven entries in the ‘saucer of soft fruits’ class, three of which were outstanding, and judging by the ‘vase of sweet peas’ section, they’re going well so far this year. I wonder if friend Jim Givens agrees? We’ll see when we get to Glendale.
Two decades as secretary at the old Alnwick show taught me that sometimes it only takes the introduction of a new class or simple rewording of an existing schedule to increase the number of entries. The Howick team clearly understand this, introducing ‘a ten inch summer wreath with flowers, foliage and accessories’ class, and ‘a vase of flowers from your garden – anything goes’. The latter encouraged eight entries alone.
We are told that only a small percentage of gardeners ever exhibit at shows, but when you are deeply involved in the organisation, exhibiting or judging, it doesn’t feel that way. Only certain flowers, fruits and vegetables can be harvested for household use when there’s an exhibitor in the family, the best being ring-fenced for show. Preparation the evening before an event can extend well into the night.
Warkworth village has staged 144 annual exhibitions and is still going strong, and the now defunct Alnwick autumn show began in 1815. Even before that florists were inviting auricula growers to bring their best specimens and compete at an annual exhibition.
An invitation for May 1, 1791, promises that: “The members of this society, being determined to make it as respectable as possible, have raised a fund by subscription for the prizes to be given; which will make the expenses very moderate to those gentlemen who may be pleased to do them the honour of their company.”
In short, they were offering decent prize money.
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Two open-air film screenings will take place at Wallington next weekend.
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The parking management system is to go live at The Northumbria hospital, Cramlington, at 6am on Thursday.
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The parking management system is to go live at The Northumbria hospital, Cramlington, at 6am on Thursday.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s parking system will allow patients and visitors to pay on exit with many options to pay as the payment machines take coins and notes, as well as credit and debit cards.
The first 20 minutes of parking is free so if a patient/visitor takes a ticket and exits the car park within 20 minutes, there will be no charge. The charge for more than 20 minutes up to 24 hours from the time the ticket is issued will cost a flat fee of £1.
Patients and visitors using the car park from Thursday onwards will take a ticket to raise the barrier to gain entry to the car park. They will then use this ticket to pay at a pay station before leaving.
There will be no change for blue disabled badge holders who are exempt from charges.
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Residents in Ponteland are set to benefit from a £1million investment in their local power network.
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Residents in Ponteland are set to benefit from a £1million investment in their local power network.
Northern Powergrid has appointed Clancy Docwra Limited to complete the improvement project.
Works have started this week at Cheviot View and people in the area have been told that there will be traffic disruption as a result of roadworks, although the electricity distribution company says it is ‘making every effort to minimise the impact’.
Clancy Docwra is installing 7.5 kilometres of 20,000 volt underground cables along a section of the A696 to improve reliability of supply – replacing the overhead power lines that currently deliver power to Ponteland.
The route crosses the River Pont, following the road to the junction with Darras Road before turning left and going to the Ponteland South substation, which is located adjacent to the Waitrose store.
Alister Gregory, project engineer at Northern Powergrid, said: “We’re significantly upgrading the power supply to ensure the network is less vulnerable to severe weather. The overhead power lines that currently supply Ponteland will remain in place and act as a back-up supply.
“As with any construction works there will be some disruption to traffic, but we’re making every effort to minimise the impact.
“Where possible, our contractors are using trenchless technology to install ducts and cabling, with re-instatement work carried out as quickly as possible.
“We hope that residents and commuters will bear with us while we make this significant investment to ensure that Ponteland has a reliable, resilient and robust power supply for many years to come.”
The improvement works are due to be completed by mid March. The company has directly contacted residents who live along the A696 route.
Courtesy boards will remain on site during all phases of the construction.
The planned works will not affect residents’ power supplies, but anyone with a general inquiry about them can contact Clancy Docwra’s 24-hour helpline on 0800 6345944 or Northern Powergrid’s customer care team on 0800 2987769 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) – email cus.serv@northernpowergrid.com
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
This has been the willing motto of the patriots who have realised the big task in hand, and will give effect to the Royal Order that the August Bank Holiday is to be dispensed with on the distinct understanding that those postponed holidays will be sanctioned as soon as the exigencies of war will permit.
The motto of all true patriots is “Get on with the war, and let holiday-making go by for the present.”
SOLDIERS’ LETTERS
A local soldier serving at the front writes to his parents at Morpeth as follows:— ”We got back from the trench this morning (July 18th) for a rest, and we go up tomorrow night again. We had a rough shop the night before last, and we did not half give Fritz beans.
“I expect we will be in the reserve trenches this time, as I was in the firing line with my platoon last time and never out of it.
“I can tell you the Bosches are getting a ‘biffing’ just now, as our artillery are knocking the stuffing out of them, and if we continue to get plenty of ammunition the war won’t last very much longer.
“I see by the newspapers that there is going to be no August Bank Holiday, nor should there be. They talk in the factories about working seven days a week, but when they finish their work they can go to the pictures and enjoy themselves and afterwards go to bed in safety; but out here we have often to work not only seven days but seven nights as well. When you do get a night in billets you don’t know the minute you are going to be shelled out of it.
“However, we are doing our best, and giving our all for them at home, so it is only right that those at home should sacrifice a holiday for us. If the people at home could only see the sights we witness they would realise that there was a war going on, then they would not think for a moment about holidays.”
The writer goes on to say:— “We get good sport sometimes, and we are as happy as mudlarks, and I don’t think you would be able to find a cheerier lot of boys than us.
“We may have our rough times, but we also have our happy ones, and we always come up smiling every time, and can always sing ‘Are we downhearted?’ and answer in a loud voice ‘No, it will take more than that to upset us!’”
PATRIOTIC TRADING
Whitehall, S.W.,
20th July, 1916.
Dear Sir,— The development of recruiting in recent months and the passing of the Military Service Acts have led to a large number of men joining the Colours whose absence from their ordinary vocations cannot but result in some dislocation of their businesses.
We feel sure that it is the universal desire that the men who are going forth to fight our country’s battles shall in their civil positions suffer as little as possible for their patriotism, and we wish to appeal to the public to help to secure this object by continuing to support the shops and businesses of men who have themselves or whose assistants have joined the King’s Forces, and by avoiding during the war the transfer of their patronage to other establishments.
May we ask you to let this appeal be circulated in your city, borough or district.
We are, dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
HERBERT SAMUEL,
Home Secretary.
L. HARCOURT,
Acting President of the Board of Trade.
WALTER H. LONG,
President of the Local Government Board.
Copies of this letter for displaying in shop windows can be had on application to H.W. Sample, Clerk to Morpeth Rural District Council, 15 Bridge Street, Morpeth.
FLOWER DAY AT MORPETH
To give a helping hand to worthy institutions or deserving objects various schemes have been tried, but none, we think, is more popular with all classes in these days of stress than the holding of a flower day or flag day.
In this connection we would like to mention that the Morpeth District Committee under the guidance of Mrs Chris. Taylor, Newgate Street, and Councillor R.N. Swinney have arranged for a Flower Day in aid of Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, to be held tomorrow (Saturday.)
About one hundred ladies have undertaken to sell flowers and to collect in the borough and throughout the district, including several outlying villages.
It need scarcely be remarked that the needs of the infirmary are great. At the present time nearly 600 patients are accommodated at the infirmary, including 178 naval and military cases of whom 147 are wounded British soldiers. A convoy numbering 27 was admitted to the military wards last week, part of the result of the recent severe fighting.
The work for the civilian patients is still maintained, and it may be pointed out that during last year there were admitted to the benefits of the hospital 23 in-patients and 20 out-patients from the Borough of Morpeth, and from the area, comprising the Morpeth union, 385 in-patients and 380 out-patients.
For several years the residents of this town have responded generously to the appeals for funds for the Infirmary, and it is hoped that in view of the special circumstances of the time, the result will be equally good on this occasion.
We heartily commend to the public this effort to assist the funds of such a worthy institution as the Royal Victoria Infirmary; and hope that the efforts of the ladies who have volunteered their services will be crowned with success.
A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC
We would call attention to a notice which has been forwarded to us by the Chief Constable of Northumberland (Captain Fullarton James) for publication.
It has reference to the Defence of the Realm Regulations (Regulation 35B), and reads as follows:
“If any person, having found any bomb or projectile or any fragment thereof, or any article whatsoever which he believes or suspects to have been discharged, dropped or lost from any aircraft or vessel of the enemy neglects forthwith to communicate the fact to a military post or to a police constable in the neighbourhood, or on being so required neglects to send or deliver the same to the competent military authority or some person authorised by him for the purpose, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations.”
The War Office request that the public will render assistance by notifying at once to the military authorities or a police constable, the finding of any article or thing as detailed above.
ROLL OF HONOUR
Private W. Hewitt, N.F., Ashington, killed.
Private G.H. Cole, Ashington, killed.
Private T.R. Hepple, Newbiggin, killed.
Sergt. J. Boyle, Ashington, killed.
Lance-Corporal James Robinson, N.F., of Cramlington, has been killed in action.
Sapper J.W. Howe, R.E., New Hartley, killed.
Lance-Corporal D. McDonald, N.F. Ashington, killed.
Private J. Dixon, N.F. Ashington, died of wounds.
Lance-Corporal D. Robinson, N.F., Ashington, killed.
Private F.R. Moat, N.F., Shiremoor died from wounds.
Private W. Smith, N.F., Gosforth, died from wounds.
Private John Morgan, N.F., Denton Burn, killed.
Private W.P. Atkin, Pegswood, died of wounds.
Lance-Corporal M. Southern, Bedlington, killed.
Private W. Bailey, Newsham, died from wounds.
Private R. Vickers Routledge, Bebside, killed.
Lance-Corporal T. Robinson, Cramlington, killed.
Private James Jones, Tyneside Scottish, Radcliffe, died of wounds.
Private W. Dixon, Royal Sussex, Amble, killed in action.
Corporal P. Punter, Tyneside Scottish, N.F., killed in action.
Mrs Anderson, 188 Hawthorn Road, Hirst, has received word that her husband, John Anderson, was killed in action on July 18th.
Private R.E. Miners, Somerset L.L., husband of Mrs Miners of Ridley Street, Cramlington, was killed in action on July 1st.
A.S. Baggaley, of Berwick, who played for Morpeth and Gateshead Fell Crickets Clubs, has been wounded.
Corporal Dan Dunglinson, N.F., a former captain of Blyth Spartans F.C., is reported missing.
Private W. Bailey, killed in action, was the only son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Bailey, of Newsham Miners’ Homes, and was 36 years of age.
Mrs J. Johnson, 120 Sandringham Road, Gosforth, has received official intimation that her husband, Corporal Joseph P. Johnson, has been missing since July 1st.
Mr P. Herron, 23 Riddle Terrace, Coxlodge, has received news that his son, Pte Albert Herron has died of wounds received in action.
Second-Lieut. Preston, late of Whitley Bay, is reported killed. It is stated that he lost his life in a gallant attempt to reduce some of his men.
Private W.H. Spry, N.F., husband of Mrs Spry, Lane Row, West Cramlington, has been killed in action.
Private R. Cuthbert, son of the late Mr L. Cuthbert, North Seaton, has been killed in action.
News has been received by Mr and Mrs Thomas Hetherington, Alnwick Moor, that their grandson, Private Thomas Hetherington, has died of wounds.
Mrs Richard, of High Pit Row, Cramlington, has received official news that her son, Private W. Richard, N.F., has died from wounds received in action on July 1st.
Mr Thos. Johnson, of Blaketown, Seghill Colliery, has received official news that his son, Private Jas. Johnson, Somerset Regiment, has been killed in action in France.
Mrs Dunn, 9 Manchester Street, Morpeth, has received news that Private Geo. Stobbart has died from wounds received in action on July 23rd.
Information has been received that Private George Richardson, Tyneside Scottish, son of Mr and Mrs J.D. Richardson, 3 Horsley Buildings, Morpeth, has been severely wounded, and is lying in Netley Hospital.
Mrs R. Appleby, of 2 Ivy Cottages, High Pit, Cramlington, has received word from the War Office that her husband, Private Ralph Appleby, N.F., has died of wounds at the 23rd General Hospital, Etaples, France, on July 12th.
Mr James Faill, Wingates, Longhorsley, has received official notice that his son, Rifleman R. Faill, of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, has been wounded in the fighting of 11th July.
Mr John Cairns, of the Northumberland Miners’ Association, has received a letter stating that his nephew, Private Andrew Lumsden, has been wounded in the back by shrapnel, and is in the 23rd General Hospital, Leeds.
Mr and Mrs John Thos. Hope, of 29 West Terrace, Stakeford, Bomarsund, have received some news from the War Office that their son, Private Geo. Hope, 4063, N.F., reported missing August 19th, 1915, at the Dardanalles, was killed in action on that date. His parents have another son serving in France.
News has been received at Felton that Lance-Corporal Harry Smith, Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in action on July 10th. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Smith of West Thirston. A memorial service is to be held in Felton Parish Church on Sunday evening.
Official information has been received by Sergeant W. Forbes, Police Station, Seaton Delaval, that his brother, Private John Forbes, was killed in action on July 1st. Private A. Forbes, Royal Scots, another brother, previously reported missing since last September, is now reported killed.
Mr and Mrs Robert Thain of Ashington, whose entire family of six sons are serving with the Colours, have been notified that their son Thomas was killed in action during the great push. The deceased, who was 28 years of age, leaves a widow and one child. Prior to the war, he was employed as a coal cutter in the Bothal pit.
Mrs Oscar Earnshaw, of West High House, Hamsterley Colliery, Durham, has received the following message:— “The King and Queen deeply regret the loss that the Army has sustained by the death of your husband, Lieut. Oscar Earnshaw, in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.” — Signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse.
Second-Lieut. J. Hutchinson, Manchester Regiment, son of Inspector Hutchinson, of the Bedlington Police, has been killed. The unfortunate officer was only 20 years of age, and was 6ft 3in. in height. About 18 months ago he enlisted in the Life Guards, but on obtaining a commission was transferred to the Manchester Regiment. Prior to enlistment he was employed as a clerk with Mr C. Alderson, solicitor, Morpeth.
Lieut. William Hudson Milburn, of the Suffolk Regiment, is officially reported to have been killed in action. He was the second son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Milburn of Duke Street, Alnwick, and was born at Haltwhistle. At the outbreak of the war he was science master at Framlington College, Suffolk. He was a B.A. of Cambridge, and a prizeman of Emmanuel College. He got his “Blue” for football, and was captain of the College XI.
Mrs O’Brien, West Greens, Morpeth, has received the following letter:— “I am very sorry to have to inform you of the death of your son Ned. He was killed outright by a shell that burst in the gun pit. It was on the 8th of July, and we buried him the same night in a cemetery near the guns. I am requested by the officers and NCO’s and men to express their deepest sympathy to you in this sad bereavement. It is hardly necessary for me to say that he was a friend to everybody, and his valuable services will be much missed. The only consolation we have is to know that he died doing his duty. He was a good chum of mine, and I miss him very much. Again expressing my deepest sympathy.— I remain, yours.— Bombr. J. Foster.”
Official news has been received that Pte. Edward Thompson, whose father resides at 9 Cowpen Square, Blyth, was killed in action on July 7th, He was only 19 years of age.
The death is announced by the War Office having been killed in action, of Private R.H. Routledge, N.F., of Bedlington, who was a familiar figure in Association football circles of East Northumberland for many years prior to the outbreak of war. He enlisted about 13 months ago. Routledge was a warm and active supporter of the Bedlington United Football Club, and in fact was one of its founders. He was also an active worker in amateur league football, and acted on the management committee of the old East Northumberland League and was one of the vice-presidents of the old Wansbeck League.
Mrs Neill, of Bowes Street, Blyth, has received the following letter from an officer of the Tyneside Scottish in regard to her missing brothers:—
“Dear Madam,— I am only too ready to furnish you with any information at hand about your two brave brothers, but I am afraid this is only too small. So few of those who went over were left that we can only get definite information about a few. Private Alex. Atkinson was reported wounded, but as you have not heard from him, and we have not been notified of his being in hospital, I am afraid there is little hope that he has escaped alive. With regard to Walter Atkinson little was known of him, and he was reported missing. As nothing has since been heard of him I am afraid he must be gone. I am extremely sorry that I cannot send you better news, and I hope you will take it with true fortitude with the knowledge that they gave all they could to for their country.”
ROLL OF HONOUR
THAIN.— Killed in action, Private Thomas Thain, N.F., aged 27 years, beloved son of Robert and Ann Thain, of 48 Ninth Row, Ashington.— Ever remembered by his father, brothers, and sisters.
TAYLOR.— Killed in action, July 1st, 1916, aged 21 years, Private Lewis Taylor, 20th N.F. (No. 669), the dearly beloved son of John and Margaret Taylor, of Hollymount, Bedlington.— Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his sorrowing father and mother, brothers and sisters.
O’BRIEN.— Killed in action, July 8th, 1916, Gunner E. O’Brien, aged 20 years, only and dearly beloved son of Mrs M. O’Brien, of 30 West Greens, Morpeth.— Ever remembered by his loving mother and sister, Ethel.
PATTEN.— Sacred to the memory of our dear brother, G. Patten, of Houndalee, Widdrington, who fell in action in France, July 7th, 1916. No willow weeps, no scented flowers bloom on our solider’s grave; A little white cross might mark the place for the sacrifice he made.— Ever remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, H. and W. Turnbull.
PATTEN.— Killed in action in France, July 7th, 1916, aged 22 years, George R.A. Patten, Northumberland Fusiliers (19915), youngest and dearly beloved son of George and the late Jane Patten, of Houndalee, Widdrington. A British hero to the heart, His precious life he gave; He died upon the battlefield, A noble flag to save.— Ever remembered by his loving father, and sister and brother-in-law, W. Kyle.
THAIN.— Killed in action on 7th July, 1916, Private Thomas Thain, N.F., the beloved husband of Jennie Thain, of Ashington, aged 28 years.— Ever remembered by his wife and child.
BEASTON.— Killed in action in France, July 1st, 1916, Private James Beaston, 1st Tyneside Scottish, the dearly beloved husband of Pollie Beaston, Widdrington Colliery. He marched away so bravely, His young head proudly held; His footsteps never faltered, His courage never failed, And on the field of battle He calmly took his place; He fought and died for England and the honour of his race. They miss him most that loved him best.— Deeply mourned by his loving wife.
CHRISP.— Killed in action, July 1st, 1916, Lance Corpl. John Chrisp, aged 33 years (1st Batt. Tyneside Scottish, N.F.), the beloved husband of Alice Chrisp, Chevington Drift, and third son of the late John and Margaret Chrisp, Newton-on-the-Moor.
GRAY.— Killed in action in France, Signaller John George Gray, 4th Bat., Tyneside Scottish, the dearly beloved son of Richard and Martha Gray, 11 North Row, West Sleekburn, aged 18 years and 11 months.— Ever remembered by his loving brother, Thomas, sister-in-law Nellie Gray, and niece Evelyn, and Frederick Simm.
DAME.— Died of wounds, July 22nd, 1916, Private Andrew Dane, aged 19 years, the beloved son of Margaret Ann and Patrick Dane, of 65 Katherine Street, Ashington.— Deeply mourned by father by father and mother, sisters, brothers and brother-in-law, and all who knew him.
HUNTER.— Killed in action, July 1st, 1916, Private William Hunter (418 N.F.), the dearly beloved husband of Mary Hunter, of 7 Old Colliery Row, Bedlington.— Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife and 5 children, and father in Australia.
HOGG.— Killed in action, July 7th, 1916, Private P.S. Hogg (16089, N.F.)— Ever remembered by his father and mother-in-law, Mr and Mrs R. Holmes, and sister-in-law.
HOGG.— Killed in action, July 7th, 1916, Private P.S. Hogg (16089 N.F.), the dearly beloved husband of Mary Jane Hogg (Holmes), of 30 Newbiggin Road, Seaton Hirst.— Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his loving wife and two children.
MILLER.— Killed in action, 11th August, 1915, Private Thomas Martin, aged 23 years (No. 3946 N.F.), the beloved son of Thomas and Barbara Miller, of 9 Shiney Row, Bedlington.— Deeply mourned by all.
ROBINSON.— Killed at the Battle of Loos, Sept. 26th, 1915, previously reported missing, now reported killed, Private John Robinson, 8th East Yorks, late of Pegswood, and brother-in-law to Mr and Mrs Redfern, Bedlington, late of Preston. “He died that we might live.”
ROUTLEDGE.— Killed in action in France, July 1st, aged 35 years, Harry Routledge, N.F., the beloved son of Henry and Catherine Routledge of Bedlington Station. Deeply mourned.
“DOUSE THE GLIM.”
With the shortening days we have already been given a forecast of what we may expect from our enemies, who have re-commenced their air raids, fortunately so far with but small success.
It behoves us all, however, to do our part in carrying out the regulations in regard to lighting, so that we may in no way aid the enemy.
There will be increased vigilance amongst our police — and don’t forget the “special,” whatever you do, or the consequences will be serious.
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New checks are being introduced on buses in the North East to prevent the misuse of concessionary bus passes meant for older and disabled people.
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New checks are being introduced on buses in the North East to prevent the misuse of concessionary bus passes meant for older and disabled people.
From August 30, smart ticket machines on buses in Northumberland will be programmed to indicate immediately whether a concessionary bus pass has been cancelled by the local transport authority which issued it.
Where a pass is not valid, the customer may in future be asked to pay the appropriate fare and the pass may be confiscated by the driver, following an initial amnesty period of about a month.
A publicity campaign has been launched to advise passengers of the change, introduced on behalf of local transport authorities which issue bus passes, and in partnership with bus companies.
More than a million journies every week are made in the North East by passengers with concessionary bus passes, costing local transport authorities tens of millions each year in payments to bus companies.
However, it is estimated that about one in 40 passes in the region is in use despite being cancelled.
The new checks will reduce potential misuse and fraud while protecting passengers who are entitled to and benefit from concessionary travel.
Coun Alan Hepple, cabinet member for economic growth with Northumberland County Council, said: “Smart ticketing means we have the technology to make sure concessionary travel is enjoyed by those people it is intended for, without the potential for misuse or fraud.
“Misuse of concessionary bus passes is not a big problem but the number of journeys made, and the cost of this benefit to local councils, makes it important we have robust checks in place.
“For the vast majority of people, this will make no difference at all. There will be plenty of publicity on buses to advise someone how to check they are using the right pass if they are in any doubt, and local councils are ready to answer any questions.”
All bus ticket machines use a common technology as part of the local authority-led roll-out of smart travel in the region, known as the North East Smart Ticketing Initiative.
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A spectacular display of fire and lights thrilled the crowds at Blyth quayside last night.
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A spectacular display of fire and lights thrilled the crowds at Blyth quayside last night.
Spotlights illuminated the forest of masts from the Tall Ships and performers waved flaming torches, before the ships sounded their horns.
Fire and lights at the Tall Ships.
The display was part of the nightly fireworks display which has lit up the night sky during the four-day event, the biggest event Northumberland has hosted.
The nightly fireworks were accompanied by a film and musical score created by Swedish artist Cecilia Stenbom and UK composer Chris Sharkey, who have worked with the people of Blyth and Gothenburg to produce the show.
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Blyth is gearing up for another massive day tomorrow when many more thousands of people will flock to the Tall Ships Regatta.
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Blyth is gearing up for another massive day tomorrow when many more thousands of people will flock to the Tall Ships Regatta.
There was plenty to see and do today as these pictures from John Tuttiett Photography show.
Blyth Harbour Master Martin Willis; Tall Ships race director James Stevens; Alan Ferguson, from principal sponsor Fergusons of Blyth;David Hull, Northumbrian Water; Martin Lawler, Port of Blyth; Coun Grant Dave, Northumberland County Council Leader;and Sara Olsson, representing Gothenburg. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography
They include a picture from the opening ceremony of Blyth Harbour Master Martin Willis; Tall Ships race director James Stevens; Alan Ferguson, from principal sponsor Fergusons of Blyth; David Hull, Northumbrian Water; Martin Lawler, Port of Blyth; Coun Grant Dave, Northumberland County Council Leader; and Sara Olsson, representing Gothenburg, the destination of the Tall Ships race.
Also pictured are crowds waiting to board the Dar Mlodziezy and a crew member welcoming people onto the ship; some of the street entertainment; and Alan Ferguson, in his grandfather's 1926 Bean truck. Fergusons is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
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The ‘Northumberland Navy’ of sail trainees is set to swell as The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta approaches.
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The ‘Northumberland Navy’ of sail trainees is set to swell as The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta approaches.
Four new recruits have been selected to take part in Regatta activities and join the race to Sweden from the Northumberland coast.
The trainees are being supported by Blyth ward councillors Grant Davey; Susan Davey; Gordon Webb; and by Berwick East Ward councillor, Jim Smith.
The four trainees have been selected by the Northumberland Youth Service and will be joining the Tall Ship Christian Radich.
The trainees are Edward Alan Stoker, aged 18; Paul Cozens, aged 22; and Cameron Hartley, aged 16, all from Blyth; and Shannon Lowrie, aged 16 from Berwick.
A total of 80 recruits aged 15 to 63 have now enlisted to take part in the 500 nautical mile race from Blyth to Gothenburg.
Northumberland County Council, in partnership with the Port of Blyth and Sail Training International, is hosting the prestigious Regatta with Fergusons of Blyth confirmed as the Principal Sponsor.
Cameron has just left Bede School Academy and is being sponsored by Isabella Ward councillor Gordon Webb.
He said: “I’ve sailed before on a week’s training and sailed from North Shields to Blyth and Hartlepool and I can’t wait to be part of this.
“I loved the experience and I’m really looking forward to being part of a big team on board this huge Tall Ship.
“It will be my first time abroad and my first time in a Tall Ships race so I’m very excited.”
Shannon, from Spittal, Berwick, is being sponsored by Coun Jim Smith.
Shannon said: “It’s a bit scary and also incredibly exciting to have been selected in the Regatta and join a Tall Ship in the race to Gothenburg – what a way to travel abroad for the first time!
“I haven’t sailed before but I think this will be an amazing opportunity to sail on one of these majestic Tall Ships and I’m really looking forward to the experience.”
Most of the Tall Ships trainees come from Northumberland and 33 are being sponsored by ward councillors.
Coun Grant Davey, leader of Northumberland County Council, is supporting sail trainee, Edward Stoker.
Coun Davey said: “Taking part in the Regatta events and sailing to Gothenburg will be a thrilling adventure for our trainees.
“It will be an amazing experience for the trainees to join an international crew and race on a Tall Ship to Sweden. It’s an opportunity to learn new skills and to tackle some unique challenges and I’m delighted to be supporting Edward.”
Alwyne Colley and Steve Barrigan from the Northumberland Youth Service will be mentoring and accompanying the trainees.
There are still spaces available for paying trainees. Visit www.sailtraininginternational.org/sail-on-board
The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta Blyth 2016 takes place over the weekend of August 26 to 29, and features five zones of free family entertainment.
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A Ponteland schoolgirl who hopes one day to star in a West End show has won a place at a prestigious performing arts school.
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A Ponteland schoolgirl who hopes one day to star in a West End show has won a place at a prestigious performing arts school.
Josie Briant started dancing from a young age and developed her skills in sessions at South Shields, where she and her parents lived before moving further north.
Since then, she has worked on singing and drama acting with Stagecoach Theatre Arts and through it and the Peanuts Agency, she successfully auditioned for the role of Young Fiona when Shrek the Musical toured both the Theatre Royal in Newcastle and Sunderland Empire in 2015.
Earlier this year, the 12-year-old came through a demanding series of auditions at The Hammond School of Performing Arts in Chester, which also has an excellent academic reputation.
But the former Ponteland Middle School pupil still had to wait as parents Mike and Lynsey could only afford to send her to the school if they received sufficient contribution funds from the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme scholarship that she had achieved.
After recently finding out the exact figure, which was enough, they were able to break the good news to their daughter. She will start boarding at the school next month.
Josie said: “I had to wait what felt like 100 years to be told I’m definitely going there, but now it’s happening words can’t really describe my excitement.
“It will be different because it will be like living with a lot of brothers and sisters.
“I was a bit nervous the first time I performed as Young Fiona, but I soon felt comfortable on the stage and it was a great experience.”
Her parents thanked the staff at her school in South Shields and Ponteland Middle School for their support, as well as the people at Stagecoach and Dance City in Newcastle that have helped her development in recent years.
Mike said: “Josie may not end up in the performing business, but studying at The Hammond means she will have a lot of fun along the way, meet lots of people, perform in great shows and enjoy some fantastic experiences.”
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The Senior Section of the Girlguiding Morpeth Division has received a useful grant.
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The Senior Section of the Girlguiding Morpeth Division has received a useful grant.
Persimmon Homes North East donated £750 to the girls, known as Rangers, and the money was used to purchase new tents and equipment.
The funding was from the builder’s Community Champions initiative to support local good causes and charities.
Unit leader Liz Kelly said: “We were very excited when we were informed of this funding award and can’t thank Persimmon Homes enough.
“It’s important to give our girls and young women the opportunities to work together and for others, while developing their own skills and having fun too.”
The group meets at St George’s Church Hall in Morpeth every Tuesday.
The national programme enables charities and groups to apply for funding up to the value of £1,000 to match money they have already raised themselves.
Debbie Zaben, sales and marketing director for Persimmon Homes North East, said: “We are so pleased to hand over this donation to the Morpeth Senior Section Rangers.
“It was clear just how important this group is to the local community and it seemed fitting that we did what we could to support these girls.
“We’ve made it really simple to apply for funding and we’re urging groups and charities to apply for a donation by completing an online form at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity
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A community cinema will restart its programme of films next month after a summer break.
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Another set of top class GCSE results has been achieved by Morpeth’s high school.
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Another set of top class GCSE results has been achieved by Morpeth’s high school.
There were 18 students who received 10 or more grades that were either all A*s or a combination of A*s and As.
And 73 per cent of the King Edward VI School Year 11 group were awarded at least five A* to C grades including English and maths.
Simon Taylor, executive headteacher of The Three Rivers Learning Trust academy that also includes Chantry and Newminster Middle Schools, said he was delighted with what was achieved by a large cohort of students (330).
He added: “Our Year 11s have done well across all subjects and their GCSE performance is even more impressive given the five-year national trend of results slightly dipping.
“I’m really pleased with the figures for English and maths, with 79 per cent of the group getting a C grade or better across the two subjects.
“The staff deserve great credit for the quality of teaching and support given to our students.
“They also go the extra mile to help them beyond the scheduled lessons. For example, putting on revision sessions.
“I would also like to thank parents for the support they have provided to their children during their time at the school.
“We look forward to welcoming the majority of these students back for Sixth Form and for those moving on to college or an apprenticeship, we wish them the very best for their future.”
The national figures included a fall in the overall proportion of entries achieving A* to C from 69 per cent to 66.9 per cent.
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Crowds are continuing to flock to the Tall Ships Regatta as the landmark event goes into its third day.
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Crowds are continuing to flock to the Tall Ships Regatta as the landmark event goes into its third day.
Tens of thousands of people have descended on the Port of Blyth to see more than 20 tall ships and a host of activities around the town.
Away from the Tall Ships, queues grow to see the other attractions, including a Royal Navy rescue helicopter. Picture by LJ Sedgwick.
Despite a wet start, which saw the southern park and ride car park closed due to flooding, the number of visitors at the event has grown as the day progresses.
Most have taken advantage of the final opportunity to get on board some of the tall ships, which are due to welcome their crew back on board tomorrow (Monday) ahead of their departure at 2pm.
As well as the tall ships, there are five areas of family-fun filled activities taking part – stretching from Blyth beach to the Market Square in the town centre – with a wide range of food stalls keeping the visitors fed and watered.
Martin Lawlor, chief executive, Port of Blyth said: “The Regatta is in full-swing now and today has been extremely popular with visitors coming from near and far to see the ships and enjoy all the entertainment. It really is an impressive sight.”
The crowds are expected to continue to grow ahead of the third and final firework display, due to take place at 9pm.
For more information on the Regatta visit www.tallshipsblyth2016.com, www.facebook.com/tallshipsblyth2016 or on Twitter @TallShipsBlyth
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
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Private George Richard Williamson, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on the field of battle.
HERALD WAR REPORT: News, notices and adverts from the Morpeth Herald,. July 28, 1916.
Writing to his wife, who resides at 4 Hamilton Terrace, Middle Greens, Morpeth, Private Williamson, stretcher bearer, says: “I hope these few lines find you and the children quite well.
“After a very hard and trying time in the field of battle you will be pleased to learn that I have been awarded the Military Medal for doing just what I would like someone to do for me if I was in the same place as some of the wounded were that day.”
The circumstances which won for the gallant soldier the decoration as stated in the official notice as follows:— “During the attack made by the battalion on July 7 on the enemy’s line he displayed an exceptional courage and devotion to duty in attending to wounded men under intense machine gun and rifle fire.”
Before joining the Colours Private Williamson was employed in the pits at Choppington and Pegswood.
MINER’S LOST TIME
Workmen at collieries, who, in spite of the importunities of managers and the exceptionally high wages now being earned, persist in systematically absenting themselves from work, would be well advised to pay more heed to what is required of them during the present state of affairs when every available man and every bit of pith is required to aid in the common cause.
The representatives of workmen and owners on the boards that deal with groups of collieries in considering cases of delinquency are united in their determination to do their duty in bringing condign punishment to men who will, in spite of fates, persist in dereliction of duty by absenting themselves from work, and batches of hewers and shifters have been summoned before these legal tribunals, where some startling figures in regard to lost work have been presented.
At one of these bodies the figures showed that the absence of men varied from 16 to 54 per cent of the time available for work.
Up to the present no serious pressure has been employed, but it is in every way likely that more drastic action will be taken and prosecution made.
In this matter happily there is no difference of opinion between the owners and the leaders of the men.
The man who is able to work and shirks at the present time is a slacker of the most contemptible character and deserves no consideration from any quarter, especially when it is remembered what sacrifices our miners at the front have made, and are yet prepared to make.
PATRIOTIC TRADING
Whitehall, S.W.
20th July, 1916
Sir,— The development of recruiting in recent months and the passing of the Military Service Acts have led to a large number of men joining the Colours whose absence from their ordinary avocations cannot but result in some dislocation of their businesses.
We feel sure that it is the universal desire that the men who are going forth to fight our country’s battles shall in their civil positions suffer as little as possible for their patriotism, and we wish to appeal to the public to help to secure this object by continuing to support the shops and businesses of men who have themselves or whose assistants have joined the King’s Forces, and by avoiding during the war the transfer of their patronage to other establishments.
May we ask you to let this appeal be circulated in your city, borough or district.
Yours faithfully,
HERBERT SAMUEL,
Home Secretary.
L. HARCOURT,
Acting President of the Board of Trade.
WALTER H. LONG
President of the Local Government Board
ROLL OF HONOUR
ATKIN.— Private W.P. Atkin, Machine Gun Section, N.F., beloved son of Isabella and the late William Atkin of Pegswood, who died in France on the 19th inst., from wounds received in action on July 1st. Deeply mourned.
ATKIN.— Died of wounds received in action, July 19th, 1916, aged 20 years and 10 months, Private William P. Atkin, N.F.
His pleasant face and kindly ways, Are pleasant to recall; He had a loving word for each, And died beloved by all.— Ever remembered by his brother Jim in America, and his sister-in-law Maggie, and family. Deeply mourned.
CLOUGH.— Killed in action, Lance-Corpl. Geo. Clough, aged 21 years, beloved son of Robert and Elizabeth Clough, Hirst, East Schools, Ashington. Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the wound less sore; But time can never stop the longing, For the loved ones gone before.— Ever remembered by his loving father and mother, brother and sister.
DIXON.— Killed in action, June 29th, 1916, Signaller Thomas Dixon, 398 “B” Company, Tyneside Scottish, aged 21 years and 6 months, of Choppington Colliery, the dearly loved nephew of Robert William and Eleanor Hostler; also grandson of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Laws, of West Sleekburn. (Deeply mourned by his uncle, aunt, cousins, George F., Winnie.)
DIXON.— Killed in action on June 29th, aged 21 years and 6 months, Signaller Thomas Dixon, dearly beloved son of Isabella and the late William Dixon, and step-son of Thomas Smith, of Choppington Colliery.— Deeply mourned by his loving father, mother, brothers and sister. Rest in peace.
GALLON.— Choppington, killed in action, June 24th, 1916, aged 30 years, Private J.R. Gallon. N.F., the dearly beloved brother of Private William Gallon, N.F., now in France, and sisters Mary Lucy Houliston, Rachel Brown, Annie Ellen Appleby.— Ever remembered by his brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Deeply mourned.
GALLON.— Choppington, killed in action, June 24th, 1916, aged 30 years, Private J.R. Gallon, N.F., dearly beloved husband of Catherine Gallon. For King and Country he did his best, May God grant him eternal rest.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, mother-in-law, and father-in-law, and all who knew him.
GRAY.— Killed in action in France, Signaller John George Gray, 4th Batt. Tyneside Scottish, dearly beloved son of Richard and Martha Gray, 11 North Row, West Sleekburn, aged 18 years and 11 months. Peace, perfect Peace, With a loved one far away; In Jesu’s keeping he is safe and they.— Ever remembered by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Alice and John Henry Smith.
HOPE.— Killed in action at Suvla Bay, Aug. 19th, 1915, George, eldest and dearly beloved son of John Thomas and Mary Ann Hope (nee O’Donnell), late of Cowpen Village. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. RIP.
McDONALD.— Died of wounds received in action on July 6th, 1916, Private Robert McDonald, N.F., dearly beloved brother of Mrs Aspley. There is a chain death cannot ever sever, Sweet remembrance last for ever.
TULLY.— Killed in action, June 30th, aged 24 years, Private Robert T. Tully, beloved son of James and Jane A. Tully, 18 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Deeply lamented by father and mother, brothers and sisters, also his loved one, Mina. The golden gates were opened, A gentle voice said “Come!” With farewell words unspoken, He calmly entered home.
TAIT.— Killed in action in France, on July 3rd, 1916, Sergt. Robert J. Tait, Border Regiment, dearly beloved son of John M. and Ellen Tait, 24 Spencer Terrace, Walbottle, and grandson of the late Archibald Turnbull, Rothley Sawmill, Cambo.
POSTPONEMENT OF HOLIDAYS
In these anxious and trying times when so many of our brave men are sacrificing so much for the nation both on land and sea, the postponement of the August Bank Holidays, as was the case at Whitsuntide, was the best course for the Government to pursue under all the circumstances.
We all more or less realise the urgent necessity there is for maintaining an undiminished output of munitions for the successful carrying on of the war, and although we are not all engaged in making munitions it is for us who are employed in other occupations not to create the holiday atmosphere, but to do business as usual and so give encouragement to those who are fighting our battles on land and sea.
POSTPONEMENT OF HOLIDAYS
The Government having decided, in view of the urgent necessity of maintaining an undiminished output of munitions, that it is essential in the national interest that all holidays, either general or local, be postponed, until such subsequent date as may be announced.
The August Bank Holidays will be suspended by Royal Proclamation.
I have therefore to request that all holidays, and not merely those of workmen directly engaged on munitions, be postponed, that anything in the nature of a holiday atmosphere be avoided, and that shopkeepers, tradesmen and others will keep open their places of business so that the days which would otherwise have been holidays will be treated as ordinary working days.
His Majesty’s Government make themselves responsible for seeing that the holidays are merely postponed, and not abandoned, and that as soon as military exigencies do permit, all postponed holidays will be given in full.
EDWARD NORMAN,
Mayor.
Town Hall, Morpeth.
July 21st, 1916.
LOCAL SOLDIER’S STORY OF THE ADVANCE
Private A. Lumsdon, a nephew of Mr John Cairns, agent of the Northumberland Miners’ Association, who is lying wounded in hospital in this country, writing to his uncle refers briefly to his wounds caused by shrapnel in the great advance of the Northumberlands on July 1st.
Describing the battle, he states that he saw many of his comrades fall, but he managed to reach the second German trenches.
His major exclaimed, “Now, lads, keeps what you have got,” and they did so. Lumsdon described how well they did keep what they got until they were reinforced.
He is progressing as well as can be expected.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
An intercessory and memorial service in memory of the four heroes on the Presbyterian Roll of Honour who have laid down their lives in battle for their King and Country, took place in St George’s Presbyterian Church, Morpeth, on Sunday evening.
There was a good congregation, and among those present were bereaved parents and friends and others who have sons on the roll of honour.
The service, which was conducted by the Rev. Dr Drysdale, was of a most impressive character.
Appropriate hymns and music were rendered.
Dr Drysdale took his text from I. John, iii, 16 (R.V.): “Hereby we know Love in that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
“We are holding a service this evening,” said the Doctor, “in honour of and in memory of four youthful heroes who have laid down their lives for us and their country. Their names are:
Thomas Marshall (8th Northumberland Fusiliers)
Frank Douglas (Tyneside Scottish)
T.H. Tweedy (8th S.L.I.)
Fred Swinney (7th Northumberland Fusiliers)
Alas! there may be many other names to be added speedily to theirs.
Nor are we to forget the multitudes — the increasing multitudes — of those outside our ranks who have laid down their lives for us. And we bear in mind also those here and elsewhere, who have been wounded for us since the war began.
But we desire specially to honour those of our own number who have laid down their lives on our behalf, and in the interests of the high cause they have been called to represent.
LABOUR REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE
The annual conference in connection with the Wansbeck Division Labour Representation Committee was held in the Presbyterian Hall, Newbiggin, last Saturday afternoon. Delegates were present from the various affiliated societies.
The first business was the consideration of the Executive Committee’s annual report.
The report said: — In our last report we deplored the outbreak of the great European War, which unfortunately still continues its ravages, and seems to be never-ending in its attacks on the lives and liberties of the workers of the world.
There are, however, gleams of light in the black sky, and it is encouraging to know that in all the belligerent countries there is a courageous minority striving to bring about a settlement by negotiation rather than by force of arms.
We associate ourselves with all these efforts and sincerely hope that at a very early date a just and lasting peace will be established among the warring nations.
In war time the working class always has to bear the heaviest burden, and we have to regretfully record that during the past year two Acts for imposing Compulsory Military Service have been passed by Parliament, the second Act having associated with it all the evils of industrial compulsion.
These Acts were both unnecessary, and at the same time a serious blow to national unity of purpose. A country that had supplied such an enormous army by voluntary methods had no need to introduce compulsion, unless it was to satisfy the insistent demands of the labour and trades unionism.
We have consistently opposed these compulsory methods, and felt so strongly on that matter that we appointed Mr Geo.H. Warne to attend the great London Conference on January 6th, 1916, when a resolution against the Government’s proposals was carried by 1,998,000 to 783,000, a majority of 1,215,000 against compulsion.
This was afterwards endorsed by the Bristol Labour Party Conference, when a resolution declaring opposition to conscription in any form was carried by 1,796,000 votes to 219,000.
Our action has, therefore, been in line with that of organised labour throughout the country.
Mr Moorhead, speaking on behalf of the Broomhill miners, said they were not satisfied with the attitude the Executive had taken up with regard to sending the secretary to London to vote against the Compulsion Bill. Seeing that there was a sharp division of opinion in the country, the Executive ought to have had a mandate from the electors of the Wansbeck Division before they took up their attitude.
The chairman replied that it was fairly difficult to ascertain the voice of the Division on the question. It was a matter of extreme urgency. They had acted strictly in accordance with what they had previously carried out.
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Blyth Independent Labour Party has decided to hold a great protest meeting on July 30th against the high cost of living, when the speakers will be Mr Robert Smillie, president of the Miners’ Federation, and Mr William Straker, secretary of the Northumberland Miners’ Association.
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The eighth round of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship at Brands Hatch turned into a gremlin filled nightmare for Tom Oliver and his Morpeth-based SGR Racing Yamaha team.
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The eighth round of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship at Brands Hatch turned into a gremlin filled nightmare for Tom Oliver and his Morpeth-based SGR Racing Yamaha team.
From the outset Oliver found himself languishing in 21st position during first qualifying, an unusual position for the talented rider and capable north east team.
After a few changes to the bike overnight he moved up just slightly in second qualifying, leaving him in 20th place on the grid.
As unusual issues with the machine continued the team worked hard to rectify the problem and in morning warm-up Oliver was in sixth position. Feeling the bike had improved the decision was taken to race.
Off the line Oliver got away well and was in 16th place an impressive, start gaining four places.
He soon found his rhythm and progressed to 12th place. Unfortunately, as the race continued he was unable to keep with the group he had been racing with and dropped off the pack finishing in an uncharacteristic 17th place, and sadly just outside the points.
Oliver said: “I wasn’t expecting to be so far down the grid after our great showing at Thruxton. You just don’t know when things like this can kick in.
“We all worked hard together to rectify the problems and I know we will have sorted it out by Cadwell Park. I can’t wait to get to the mountain circuit.”
Stephen Kinghorn, team owner, said: “It really has been a tough weekend. The bike has been running sweet all year and was fastest through the speed traps at Thruxton.
“To come to Brands Hatch and have a wealth of issues was unexpected. All we can do is regroup and look to the next round at Cadwell Park at the end of August.”
The ninth round of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class takes place at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire on August 27 to 29.
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Beautiful countryside, friendly locals and a unique sense of humour are as the things people love most about the North East, a business survey has found
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Bestselling crime author LJ Ross’ debut novel Holy Island has been translated for the German market.
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Bestselling crime author LJ Ross’ debut novel Holy Island has been translated for the German market.
Louise, who writes as LJ, is originally from Ponteland.
She said: “The response to Holy Island here in the UK has been absolutely overwhelming and it soon became apparent that there was demand to read it elsewhere. So far, the English-language version is selling well internationally in the US, Australia, France and India, but it has now been translated especially for the German market.
“Because the destination of Holy Island isn’t very well known in Germany, we’ve gone with a change of name for the novel to Ein Gefahrlicher Kult, or A Dangerous Cult, to reflect the storyline about the mysterious cult known as ‘the Circle’, which runs through each of the three DCI Ryan mysteries.”
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A Northumberland teenager is very excited about the adventure that awaits on one of the Tall Ships that will set sail for Gothenburg later this afternoon.
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A Northumberland teenager is very excited about the adventure that awaits on one of the Tall Ships that will set sail for Gothenburg later this afternoon.
Although flying is her main passion, Esmee Webley felt that being a member of a crew taking part in the week-long race across the North Sea was too good an opportunity to miss.
The Morpeth resident has been with the Bedlington Squadron Air Cadets for nearly four years. She is on board Maybe - a Class B vessel.
Over the weekend when the regatta was in Blyth, there was an air cadets information tent and she and fellow squadron members from across the county were present to speak to young people and parents about what the organisation has to offer.
Of the forthcoming regatta, the 17-year-old said: "I applied individually to be part of the Tall Ships race as I believe it will be a great experience.
"I sent a couple of emails to explain why I was keen to go on the voyage and I was thrilled when I was lucky enough to be chosen.
"Being in a challenging environment with people I don't know will help my skills development, but I'm also hoping to enjoy it and have a good time. I'm excited and I'm looking forward to making lots of new friends.
"I wouldn't have been able to have so many fantastic opportunities and put myself forward for something like this without the support of my squadron."
Esmee, who is also an explorer scout, thanked Morpeth North county councillor David Bawn for providing some of his small schemes allocation to help fund her place in the regatta.
She ideally would like to be a pilot with the RAF or Royal Navy and after a work experience stint there earlier this summer, she has enrolled to train for a microlight National Private Pilot's Licence with Purple Aviation at Eshott Airfield.
She added: "It's great being part of the air cadets as you get to do fun activities such as aerobatics with an experienced instructor.
"Also, the camps I went on during the first couple of years, which included things like kayaking and rock climbing, were very useful as they developed my communication and other skills."
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We can’t say for sure when the first competition between growers occurred, only guess that it was probably a low-key event amongst a handful of friends, boasting in their local about the size, weight or height of something they’d grown, and agreeing on a modest wager.
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We can’t say for sure when the first competition between growers occurred, only guess that it was probably a low-key event amongst a handful of friends, boasting in their local about the size, weight or height of something they’d grown, and agreeing on a modest wager.
This is certainly how a pub gooseberry show started in 1819, then metamorphosed over time into Alnwick Horticultural and Botanical Society.
Rules are for the guidance of wise men and women, the blind obedience of others.
The minutes, covering a 17-year period until 1836, are meticulous, covering varietal names, winners, prize monies and all.
Although it began as a heaviest gooseberry show, in the third year Mr Mark Robson, from Felton Park, is thanked for introducing a great variety of seedling picotees (fancy carnations).
A year later the event is billed as a gooseberry and carnation show, and Thomas Charlton, gardener to Thomas Forster, of Adderstone, produced an ‘Early York’ cabbage weighing over 18 pounds.
Flowers, fruit and vegetables followed and our modern show was on the road.
What makes a decent show judge?
Perhaps it’s growing experience and knowledge across a wide range of produce, or exhibiting for years and being able to recognise which entries in a particular class are better than yours and why.
Having a degree of immunity to criticism helps, as does being able to explain the reasoning behind decisions.
The standard guide for organisers of shows, garden competitions and judges has been around for decades, but is regularly updated.
The Horticultural Show Handbook, published by the Royal Horticultural Society, remains a brilliant guide, but it has to be used alongside a large dollop of common sense.
As an old friend once put it: “Rules are for the guidance of wise men and women, the blind obedience of others.”
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Ponteland High School is celebrating its best ever GCSE results this year following a very successful summer series of examinations.
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Ponteland High School is celebrating its best ever GCSE results this year following a very successful summer series of examinations.
Over half (51 per cent) of its Year 11 cohort achieved five or more A* to B grades, 81 per received A* to C in English language/literature and 86 per cent got an A* to C in maths.
When these two core subjects are combined, 76 per cent were awarded a grade C or better in both English and maths.
In addition, 15 per cent of students achieved nine or more A* or As, 30 per cent received five or more A*s or As and 35 per cent achieved the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications, which is well above the national average.
These figures are even more impressive given the national decline in the overall proportion of entries achieving A* to C from 69 per cent to 66.9 per cent.
Ponteland High School headteacher Kieran McGrane said: “These results are incredibly pleasing and truly reflect the hard work and effort on the part of our brilliant students and committed staff.
“It is great to see a larger proportion of our students achieving the very highest grades at a time when exam standards are becoming ever tougher.
“I am also very encouraged by the excellence in our key subjects of English and maths.
“Our achievement is the culmination of a few years of hard work. Maximising student outcomes is a high priority for the school and staff have done extremely well in this regard.”
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Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning has issued a statement after a soldier was shot and killed at Otterburn
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Morpeth Harriers had three medallists at the first day of competition, in the combined U13, U15, U17 Northern Athletics Track and Field Championships at the Middlesbrough Athletics Village on Saturday.
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Morpeth Harriers had three medallists at the first day of competition, in the combined U13, U15, U17 Northern Athletics Track and Field Championships at the Middlesbrough Athletics Village on Saturday.
In the very first effort in his U15 Boys’ Shot Putt, Andrew Knight achieved a new personal best of 14.30m, which was a good metre better than his closest rival, Shaun Kerry, of Kingston upon Hull, which not only gave him a much treasured gold medal, but also a Northern title.
Knight’s progress under the guidance of his Morpeth coach Paul Reed has been quite remarkable, and this latest achievement is definitely the icing on a well-developed cake.
Since May, Knight has improved his performance from a mere 11.25m to this latest achievement, which Reed is more than pleased with, and promises that if he continues to improve to this degree during the forthcoming period, his charge will indeed be a force to be reckoned with.
The second Morpeth medal also came from the field events, where David Thomas secured a bronze in the U17 Men’s Triple Jump, with a best of 12.73m, which was only a mere 30cm adrift of silver, and 44cm off gold.
Holly Peck was Morpeth Harriers’ third medallist, finishing just under five seconds adrift of her Darlington rival India Pentland in the U15 Girls’ 1500m, with her finishing time of 4m55.02s, to take silver.
After posting a new personal best of 14.71s, Morpeth’s Koffi Jeje Avornyo finished sixth in the final of the U13 Boys’ 100m with a time of 14.82s. He also competed in the 200m, going out in the heats with a time of 31.08s.
Morpeth U15 sprinter Owen Priest finished seventh in the final of the 300m in 41.28s, after equalling his personal best of 40.01s in his heat. He also competed in the 200m, only to go out in the heats with 26.90s.
Competing in his very first Northern Championship, Morpeth’s Ethan Stephenson did well to finish seventh in a tough U15 Boys’ Long Jump, with a best of 5.55m, an effort which pleased his coach Steve Garrett.
Another Morpeth Harrier tackling an event for the first time was U15 Ross Charlton, who produced a best of 9.97m in the triple jump, to finish fifth.
In the U17 Women’s Discus and Shot Putt finals, Morpeth’s Charlotte Pickering-Pruvot produced bests of 28.92m and 12.00m to finish sixth and fifth respectively.
Morpeth’s Katie Hilton competed in the U17 Women’s Triple Jump and 100m events. She finished eighth in the triple jump with a best of 10.29m, and went out in her heat of the 100m, posting a time of 13.57s.
Morpeth’s Harriet Priest finished fifth in the final of the U17 Women’s 300m Hurdles in a time of 49.78s.
Another two championship medals were added to the club’s tally on the second day of competition.
In her much favoured javelin event, U17 athlete Bobbie Griffiths threw a new personal best of 40.24m to win a gold medal by a margin of just over two and a half metres over East Cheshire’s Paige Ditchfield.
Rory Leonard won a much prized bronze in the U17 Men’s 1500m, posting a time of 4m21.97s, which was agonisingly fractionally short of his personal best which he had posted at Stretford a few day’s previously.
David Thomas was unfortunate not to take his second medal of the weekend in the U17 Men’s Long Jump when he produced a best of 6.09m, which was 27cm adrift of bronze.
Morpeth U15 Ethan Stephenson enjoyed his second ever Northern Championship appearance, finishing fifth in the high jump with a clearance of 1.60m, which was 5cm adrift of a medal placing.
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A landmark, feature-length documentary series for Sky will tell the story of six families over five years of their lives. The film will follow their dreams, ambitions and the journeys that they go on.
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
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In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1916, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and generosity in allowing us access to their archive.
Miss Arkless of Manchester Street, Morpeth, has received the following communication from Signaller P. Riley, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who is serving “Somewhere in France”:—
HERALD WAR REPORT: News, notices and adverts from the Morpeth Herald, August 18, 1916.
“I hasten to thank you for the parcel of good things I got today. They could not have come at a better time for I needed them very badly. The cigarettes were indeed acceptable and were a change to the awful kind we get our here.
“It is very nice to think that we are not forgotten by those at home. Such acts of kindness make our task the lighter. All is very nice out here just now except the war.
“It would be a fine holiday, free of charge, were it not for nasty things called shells, grenades, bullets, bombs, etc. I don’t think I’ll ever get to like them, but habit means a lot, and Kaiser Bill may yet realise that he is doing nothing but amusing us.”
Referring to the recent fighting the writer goes on to say that he could shake hands with himself at coming safely out of it all. Many gallant North Country lads had fallen, but none were more confident of victory than the lads out there.
When they heard of Zeppelin raids it only made them the more eager and the more determined to get to grips with the cowardly Huns. He hoped that Morpeth was its own pretty self, and that soon they should be back again. He also thanked Miss Arkless for the work she was doing on behalf of the lads who were away.
WOUNDED SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED AT MORPETH
Through the kindness of members belonging the Maintenance Department, 60 Shop, Scotswood, Newcastle, a party of about 30 wounded soldiers from Newcastle Barracks were entertained at Morpeth on Saturday last.
The party on their arrival at once visited Newminster Abbey and Springhill grounds, which were thrown open to them by the kindness of Mr and Mrs George Renwick.
At 4.30 a very substantial tea was spread in the Soldiers’ Institute, after which a concert and dance took place.
At the commencement of the musical programme a wounded sergeant rose and said: “I wish, on behalf of the boys, to tender our sincere thanks to Mr and Mrs Renwick for the great pleasure we have had in walking through their grounds; and also to the people of Morpeth for the way in which they have received us. I would also like to thank Nurse Thexton and Mr Ions, the organisers, and Mr T.B. Waters, secretary of the Soldiers’ Institute, for carrying our the arrangements at Morpeth so efficiently.”
This was seconded, and supported by two other sergeants and carried by acclamation.
After songs by Mr Porter, Mr E. Johnson, Corporal Downie, and Mr Brown, Mr J. Jardin, Town Clerk, was called upon to address the gathering, and said:— “You have certainly not come here to listen to a speech; but nevertheless it gives me very great pleasure to be here today. I think I am rather out of place addressing you, seeing there is a number of Morpeth Town Council present.
“I admire you all for fighting your country’s battles, and I hope you will soon recover; and after this war is finished you will be able to look back on what part you played in this great war.
“I thought everybody knew that Morpeth was always willing to receive and entertain wounded soldiers, but I am afraid I have been mistaken, for the other day I found a nurse enquiring at my office for a likely place where she could entertain soldiers. I hope you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves during your short stay in Morpeth.” (App.)
This was followed with songs by Mr Thompson and Mr Pearson, in turn followed by a dance.
Among those present were Mr and Mrs L. Hogg, Councillor C. Grey, Mr J. Jardin (Town Clerk), Mr T.B. Waters, and several members of 60 Shop, Scotswood.
CALL TO THE COLOURS
An official notice was posted on Wednesday morning stating that on and after 15th August, 1916, all men in Group 1 and Class 1, namely, men born in 1897, when they attain the age of eighteen years eight months will be called up and posted for immediate service with the colours, but will not be liable to service abroad until they are nineteen.
ROLL OF HONOUR
AITCHESON.— In kind remembrance of my dearest friend, David Aitcheson, who was killed in action, August 19th, 1915.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing friend, A. Johnson, Second Row, Choppington.
BROWN.— In loving memory of my dear husband, Private James Brown (508), N.F., who died of wounds, July 11th, 1916.— Ever remembered by his loving wife, and sons and daughters. 57 Mortimer Street, Hartford Colliery.
BAKER.— Killed in action, somewhere in France, on July 1st, 1916, Frank, the beloved son of Frank & Jane Baker, Sheepwash, Choppington.
BURNS.— Killed in action in France on August 2nd, 1916, Rifleman Albert Burns (5565), of the London Irish Rifles, aged 19 years, beloved and youngest son of Alex, and the late Isa Burns, of 47 Institute Row, West Sleekburn, late of Widdrington. “For King and Country he did his best.”— Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his father, sisters, and brother.
BLACKHALL.— Killed in action, July 14th, 1916, Private George Blackhall, 14th Batt., N.F., aged 37 years, the dearly beloved husband of Sarah Blackhall, 13 West Greens, Morpeth. Oh, how our hearts do ache, dear husband, When we think of how you died; To think you could not speak to us, Before you closed your eyes, No matter how we pray, No matter who we call; There is nothing left to answer, But your photo on the wall, But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow, None but a wife’s aching heart can know, Though buried in a soldier’s grave, Amid the shot and shell; For Country’s sake he gave his life, And stood his trials well.— Deeply mourned by his loving wife, son and two daughters.
CROZIER.— Killed in action on July 18th, in his 23rd year, Gunner George W. Crozier, R.F.A., eldest and dearly beloved son of Robert and Jane Crozier, of East Farm, Humshaugh.
COXON.— Previously reported missing, August 9th, 1915, now reported dead, Lance Corporal Thomas P. Coxon, West Yorks, of 6 Maitland Terrace, Newbiggin, aged 24 years, the beloved husband of Winnie Coxon, and son of Ralph and the late Mary Coxon, late of Morpeth.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife and uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Graham.
HAKIN.— In loving memory of our dearly beloved son, Shoeing-Smith George Hakin, Royal Field Artillery, Indian Exped. Force, who died in India, July 3rd, 1916.— Ever remembered by his loving father and mother, and brothers and sisters, and all who knew him.
ROBSON.— Killed in France, July 13th, 1916, Private Joseph (No. 27952), N.F., aged 23 years, third son of the late William and Mary Jane Robson, of No. 8 Chapel Row, Cambois.— Ever remembered by his loving sister and brother-in-law, and family, Mr and Mrs John Moffat, Choppington Colliery.
LAWS.— Killed in action, July 1st, Private Anthony Laws, of Bomarsund, Stakeford (news officially received.)— Ever remembered by his loving wife and family, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and all friends.
M’KINLEY— Died of wounds received in action on July 11th, 1916, Private Mark M’Kinley. Had I but seen him at his last, And watched his dying bed, Or Heard the last sigh of his heart, Or held his drooping head; My heart, I think would not have felt, Such bitterness and grief, But God has willed it otherwise, And now he rests in peace.— Deeply mourned by his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs E, McSherry, Bank Yard, Morpeth.
PEEL.— Died of wounds, on August 3rd, 1916, Private J.W. Peel, 9th West Yorks, aged 22 years and 10 months, the dearly beloved son of Richard and Elizabeth Peel, 16 Oswald Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.— Ever remembered by his loving father, mother, sisters and brothers, & friends.
SHORT.— Killed in action, July 13th, 1916, aged 23 years, Private Leonard Short (27848), N.F., the dearly beloved son of William & Elizabeth Short, 16 Ariel Street, Hirst, Ashington (late of Felton.) A Memorial Service was held in the Parish Church, Felton, on Sunday morning, August 13th.— Deeply mourned by his sorrowing father and mother, sisters, and brother-in-laws (in France.)
ULLOCK.— Killed in action, on August 19th, 1915, aged 19 years, Private Joseph Edward Ullock, N.F., beloved son of the late John Ullock, of Ashington.— Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, brother-in-law, and all who knew him.
WHITE.— Missing since November 8th, 1914, now presumed by the War Office to be dead, Private John Hunter White (No. 314), of the 1st N.F., of North Seaton Colliery.
YOUNG.— Killed in France, August 7th, 1916, Private George Young, M.T., A.S.C., aged 30 years, the dearly beloved and eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Young, Lane Farm, Bedlington.
GATHERING AT SPRINGHILL, MORPETH
By kind permission of Mr Geo. Renwick, of Springhill, Morpeth, a very successful outdoor gathering was held in his grounds on Thursday night, last week, the proceeds being divided between the local V.A.D. and Cottage hospitals.
Upwards of 500 persons paid for admission and greatly enjoyed the three hours spent at Springhill in inspecting and admiring the beautifully laid-out gardens and listening to an enjoyable concert on the lawn. The Morpeth Pipers’ Band, formed recently through the generosity of Mr Renwick, who provided the instruments and Highland dress for the members, played selections during the evening.
All the visitors were heartily welcomed by Mr and Mrs Renwick. Mr T.B. Waters, the secretary of the Soldiers’ Institute, who was assisted by Lance-Corporals Whyte and Dennis, Signallers Plant and Deakin, is to be congratulated for having made such excellent arrangements. The wounded soldiers and nurses from the V.A.D. Hospital were also present. Mr Geo. Renwick presided at the concert, which was a thorough success.
The chairman said they were extremely pleased to have the Mayor and Corporation with them that night. They had been asked to come there to inaugurate the Pipe Band. Ever since the war started he was strongly of the opinion that if they wished to carry on the war with a volunteer army they must have two things. They must have enthusiasm and they must have patriotism.
Unfortunately from the beginning the Government in their wisdom did their very best to stifle both of those important considerations with regard to a volunteer army, but later on they saw the error of their ways. He thought it was very unkind when men, who had patriotically and voluntarily come forward and offered their services were hurried away in the train, sometimes in the middle of the night, without the attendance of a band or any enthusiasm whatever.
He was glad that things were altered later owing to the patriotic action of several people who forced the attention of the Government to the importance of music. Unfortunately at the present time, they had no regiment stationed at Morpeth with a band. Recently he had heard some young fellow playing the pipes in the town, and he made enquiries and found they were anxious to form a pipe band. He decided at once to help them with instruments (applause) and then to clothe them. (Laughter and applause.)
“There they are Mr Mayor,” remarked Mr Renwick, pointing to the band in their Highland dress. “You have heard them playing, and I think they will do something to enliven our good old town. (Applause.)
“They may be useful when men go away and even more useful when men are coming home, but the time when the band will be most useful will be when the flags are flying and the boys are marching home after a great and glorious peace. (Applause.) That time may be a long way off or it may be near, but we all sincerely hope it is near. Whenever it is, I am sure of this, that the Morpeth Pipe Band will be ready to do their duty.” (Applause.)
“The band is composed entirely of Morpethians, and I want you to look upon it as your own.” (Applause.)
Mr Renwick remarked that the boys at the front were tired of cigarettes, but two things they liked were black bullets and twist tobacco. He would ask them to save up their coppers and send them black bullets and twist. He was going to sing a song written by a Tynesider at the Front, entitled “And the Day,” and in that song they made an appeal for the things he had mentioned.
The Mayor then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Geo. Renwick for all the many kindnesses they had received from time to time at Springhill.
They felt very miserable down at Morpeth without a band. They could not raise one worth mentioning until Mr Renwick saw the great need. There was one thing about the Pipers’ Band that Mr Renwick has brought together, and that was that they were just as good as they were beautiful (applause) and they were just as willing to serve. They had only to ask them to turn out and they ready to do their best and help.
He also referred to the many kind services rendered by Mr and Mrs Renwick to the wounded soldiers. It was only natural that they should have such a warm heart for their wounded soldiers, when they remembered that they had five sons in the army fighting their country’s battles. (Applause.) Only the other day he heard of man who spoke very highly of his officer and it turned out that the officer was one of Mr Renwick’s sons. (Applause.)
The vote of thanks was enthusiastically carried.
Mrs Renwick in a neat speech replied to the vote of thanks. She said that anything they could do at Springhill or elsewhere to benefit or assist in any way their soldiers at the Front or at home or in hospital, they could rely upon them it would be done.
They were not the only ones doing what they could in those times. It was extraordinary what people were doing. The aristocracy, middle classes and working classes were all doing what they could for their country, and everybody was making sacrifices which they felt they ought to make.
She thanked them for coming there that night, and expressed the hope that there would be a good sum to hand over to the local hospitals. They could not be too grateful to them for what they had done on that and previous occasions to raise money for charitable purposes and entertain the wounded.
Mr Renwick announced that the sum raised had been £15, which was extremely good. That money would be divided between the Cottage and V.A.D. hospitals. There were no expenses to be deducted, everything would be handed over.
They could enjoy themselves on a summer evening like that, and he hoped that it would be followed by other similar entertainments. There were other people with gardens round the neighbourhood, and he trusted that they would follow Springhill.
“There is no good having a nice place if you do not allow people to come and enjoy themselves,” remarked Mr Renwick.
The pipers then played a selection, after which Mrs Andersen rendered the song “Good-night.” The singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.
PONTELAND COTTAGE HOMES
A very happy time was spent at the Cottage Homes Ponteland on Wednesday (the twelfth anniversary of the opening of the institution), both by the children and the wounded soldiers, numbering close on 100, who were entertained by the Newcastle Board of Guardians.
MORPETH WAR SEWING MEETING
Tea on Thursday was kindly given by Mrs Tighe, Waterford House, and realised £1. The treasurer gratefully acknowledges the sum of 7/6 from Mr Renwick by sale of sweet peas.
BEBSIDE FAMILY HARD HIT
Few families have suffered more heavily than that of Private Frank Hedley, of Bebside Furnace, who, with his four sons, were miners when the war broke out, and who all enlisted.
Private James Hedley and Private Joseph Hedley have lost their lives in France, and Stoker George Hedley went down in the Indefatigable in the Jutland battle.
Now the father, who is in the Northumberland Fusiliers, is reported wounded in France.
RED CROSS HOSPITAL, MORPETH
The Commandant wishes to acknowledge the following with thanks:— Mr Jardin, lettuce; Mrs Pringle (Tritlington) and Mrs Rayne, eggs; Mrs Grey (Grange House), Mrs Rutter, Miss McDowall, and Miss Hudson, vegetables; Miss Pringle, Mrs Sanderson, and Miss Ashton, flowers; Mrs Fullarton James, Mrs Coble, Miss Hudson, fruit; Mrs J. Simpson, cake; Miss McDowall, teapot, hot water jug, cream and sugar basin. Gifts of fruit and vegetables and jam are very acceptable.
The Commandant also wishes to thank Mr and Mrs Renwick for the sum of £8, part proceeds of a garden concert kindly got up by them for the benefit of the hospitals; Miss McDowall for £6 15s., the proceeds of a lantern lecture on Serbia given by Miss Hanson; Mrs Elliott, Oldgate, for giving the patients a most enjoyable motor ride to Warkworth; and Mr Nichol Wright for so kindly giving them tea on their return.
COUNTY MILITARY TRIBUNAL
Dr F.W. Dendy presided over a meeting of the Northumberland Appeal Tribunal, held at the Education Offices, Newcastle, on Friday.
Mr Frankham presented the appeal of a farmer, on behalf of his son, a ploughman, at Bedlington.
The Tribunal agreed that the farm could not be carried on without the son, and granted exemption until after the harvest, namely, till the end of October.
“A single man of twenty ought to be elsewhere,” said Lieut. Kingsley Taylor, the military representative, in reference to a market gardener’s son, and the Tribunal limited the concession to a fortnight.
An appeal by the military representative of the Gosforth Tribunal against the exemption of a farmhand at the Northumberland War Hospital farm was upheld, and no time was allowed, the chairman pointing out that apparently no effort had been made to replace the man.
DEFENCE AGAINST AIRCRAFT
In a district on the North East Coast, which was attacked during the air raid of August 9th, a statement to the public has been issued by the Member of Parliament and a high official of the district, in the course of which they say:—
“We have now personally inspected the guns referred to in our last letter, and satisfied ourselves that they are actually in position as shown on the plans produced to us at the General Headquarters for Home Defence.
“These guns, with the necessary searchlights, are of the most approved type, and we have found by personal inspection also that the guns are well supplied with ammunition and are adequately manned.
“We fear it is too much to expect that there will be no further visits from enemy aircraft, but everything we have seen and heard has given us incredible confidence.”
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‘I’m very impressed with Blyth’ - that’s the verdict of the race chairman for the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016.
Speaking to us earlier today, James Stevens, from organisers Sail Training International, said: “Blyth has done us proud, they’ve been really, really good and very welcoming. The whole town has thrown itself into doing this, which is great.
“It looks great too. I have got to say, I came to Blyth 30 years ago and they have done wonders to the waterfront. They have tried really hard and having the Tall Ships there just gives the perfect backdrop. I’m very impressed with Blyth; it’s an industrial port, but they have opened their doors to us.”
And talking about the regatta and how it works, Mr Stevens underlined how the 600-mile race across the North Sea from Blyth, Northumberland, to Gothenburgh, Sweden, is really a youth event.
“Half the crews, half of all the trainees are young people under the age of 25, a lot of them haven’t sailed before and some of them are from quite disadvantaged backgrounds,” he said. “Some of them are sponsored by Blyth and some of them are paid for by Gothenburg.
“Most of them haven’t sailed at all so they’ll probably be pretty anxious now, wondering what they have let themselves in for, but that’s all part of it and you find that they look anxious now but when they get to Gothenburg, they’ll be three inches taller and part of a team.
“You can’t sail these ships unless you all pull the rope at the same time. It’s not going to work unless the crew are doing their jobs.
“It’s absolutely miles away from anything they have done before and the captains say that when they get out of mobile-phone coverage, they suddenly gel into a team. They can’t get on Facebook so then that (sailing the ship) becomes their life.”
But these events don’t just happen overnight with Mr Stevens describing the job of organising the regatta as ‘massive’.
“It starts several years in advance, about four or five years, so now Sail Training International is looking at events in 2020/2021,” he said. “It also takes a whole army of volunteers – I think we have about 60 or 70 here – including the liaison officers who meet the ships and help them with getting any food and provisions, if they’ve got problems, find out where the chandler’s shop is, any gas or water or fuel - all that has to be dealt with.”
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North Shields 0-1 Morpeth Town
Michael Chilton’s first-half goal earned Morpeth Town a spot in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup after a hard-fought victory over North Shields.
The forward helped on Damen Mullen’s strike past the diving keeper on 30 minutes to give the visitors the lead.
A closely fought second half saw very few chances occur, with the closest effort coming from Jack Devlin when he struck across goal and wide with seven minutes left.
Morpeth failed to record a chance in the second half, but held on for the victory, and Colwyn Bay will travel up to Craik Park in the next round of the FA Cup.
After a 3-1 victory over Seaham Red Star in the previous round, Town were looking to get the better of Northern League opposition once more.
It was the hosts who looked a bit sharper in the opening exchanges, however, with Karl Dryden having to get down well to save Lee Mason’s strike from the edge of the area.
Marc Lancaster let loose on 14 minutes, but nothing could separate the two sides during a closely fought battle in torrential conditions at the Daren Persson Stadium.
The visitors eventually settled into the game and their first chance came on 27 minutes when a neat bit of play allowed Liam Henderson to burst through on goal.
Chilton nicked the ball ahead of his marker, and the summer signing took the ball past the oncoming keeper, but his shot flashed across the goal and inches wide of the post.
The Highwaymen created a further chance two minutes later. The ball worked its way to Keith Graydon, who struck an audacious attempt, which sent Kyle Hayes scrambling back to goal. Hayes managed to tip the shot over the bar, just, and from the resulting corner Morpeth took the lead in the game.
Mullen received the ball from Ben Sayer and struck a fierce shot at goal, a shot that was on target, but Chilton touched the ball innovatively past the sprawling keeper.
Nick Gray and Dave Malone would have been content with the scoreline at the break, and for the first 15 minutes of the second-half, the game was very contained.
Both sides were defending well in difficult conditions. Shields pressed for an equaliser, but their finishing let them down twice in quick succession.
Substitute Devlin squandered two opportunities to draw his side level around the hour mark, and again on 73 minutes when he failed to trouble Dryden.
Morpeth failed to create anything going forward, but they made sure they were resolute in defence as they managed to hold on to the very end.
After five long minutes of additional time, the referee called the game to an end and the Highwaymen avenged their defeat to the Robins in the semi-final of last season’s Northumberland Senior Cup.
They now face Evo-Stick Northern Division One outfit Colwyn Bay after the Seagulls edged out Shaw Lane 1-0.
Morpeth: Dryden 7, Forster 9, Mullen 8, Sayer 7 (Bell 80), Swailes 7, Reid 7, Taylor 6 (Robinson 73), Graydon 8, Henderson 8, Chilton 8 (Carr 67), Fry 7.
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Polar explorer Conrad Dickinson, who guided Prince Harry during the Walking with the Wounded 2013 South Pole Allied Challenge, is the guest speaker at Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s one day outdoor festival on the Blagdon Hall Estate.
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This year’s Mitford Village Show will take place on Saturday from 2pm.
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