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MG Northumbria -
Easter Shakedown Run - Rothbury
March 23rd 2008
Contact: Ken Wood, see information on www.mgnorthumbria.org

Clennell hall festival
May 9th - 11th 2008
A Folk Festival at Clennell Hall, Alwinton
Enquiries -
E mail: djf1956@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 07984 828691

Rothbury Street Fair
May 26th 2008 (Bank Holiday Monday):
Local fair with stalls of mainly local crafts and home produce, children's entertainment, fancy dress and entertainment by local musicians & dancers.
Telephone: 01669 621173

Folk Night
May 31st 2008
At Thropton Village Hall, commencing 7.30pm.
Fiddler Catriona MacDonald in concert, along with FLASH COMPANY, comprising members of Newcastle University Folk Degree course.
Tickets £6, from The Coquetdale Centre, Church House, Rothbury (01669 620887)

Coquet Creek Country weekend
June 8th, 9th and 10th 2008
Linbrig Farm, Alwinton, Near Rothbury, Northumberland
Featuring 9 musical attractions. Free camping and caravan facilities with weekend ticket.
Prices :
Friday £12, Saturday £15, Sunday £10. Adult weekend £35 (£5 discount before 10/05/08), child weekend £6.
For more information and a booking form visit www.coquetcreek.co.uk or ring Alan Scott on 01669 650253

Music in Alwinton Church
Events in May, July, August and September
Proceeds to church funds and Christian Aid.
Tickets available from Alnwick Playhouse -Tel: 01665 510785 or pay on arrival.
You are welcome to picnic in the vicarage garden before the events (bring own chairs).

For further information see the web site www.allsaintsrothbury.org.uk or telephone 01669 650203

Rothbury C.A.M.P.S Raleigh
June Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th 2008
(Coquetdale Agricultural Machinery Preservation Society) Annual gathering of Vintage Vehicles and side-shows, right on the river bank in Rothbury.
Tel: 01669 620825 Mob: 07974 022450 Eml: charliegale@coquet.fsnet.co.uk

Alnwick Fair
Not running in 2008

Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Throughout the Year.
Schedule of events throughout the year, click on the link to their web site for up-date.....
Northumberland-Wildlife-Trust-Events

Folk Music - Rothbury Roots
Throughout the Year.
Rothbury Roots, is a dedicated group of local music lovers who arrange regular events at Rothbury's
Queens Head Hotel throughout the year, to see what's on....
Telephone: 01669 620470 or see www.rothburyroots.net

Folk Music - Netherton Folk Club
Monthly throughout the Year.
Telephone: 01669 630258 or 01669 631030

Brinkburn Priory Summer Music Festival July 4th - July 6th and July 11th - 13th 2008 Brinkburn Festival Web Site or telephone 0191 2614292 This takes the form of a Classical Music festival in and around this beautiful Priory with superb acoustics. Tickets information, contact Booking Office 0191 240 1515 open 29th April! (more info. on North east Music Festivals..)

Amble Sea Fayre Festival
July 12th - 13th 2008 (11am - 4.30pm)
Water themed festival, demonstrations, children's workshops, water sports, angling competitions, music, entertainment and much more.
Telephone: 01665 712929

Felton and Thirston Village Fair
July 12th Noon - 5pm 2008
Family fun, children's sports, rides, stalls, craft and flower show.
Located at Recreation Field, Felton.
Entry Fee: Adult £2 Children Free
Telephone: Marion Clark - 01670 787206

Rothbury Traditional Music Festival
July Friday 11th - Sunday 13th 2008
This is a well-established Traditional Country Music Fair
featuring pipes, fiddles, bodrun, guitars, folk singing, and dialect poetry.

See the new Rothbury Traditional Music Festival web site for comprehensive information or telephone 01669 620419.

Victorian Picnic
July 26th and 27th 2008
With period entertainment by Brolly Circus. Bring a picnic and enjoy family fun from Victorian times.
Located at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Tel: +44 01661 881636

Al FrescoTheatre
July Wednesday 30th 2008
'Heartbreak Productions' present hilarious Charley's Aunt.
A superb way to spend a summer’s evening al fresco in the walled garden at Belsay Hall. Bring a picnic, a bottle and your friends.
Pre-booking Essential 01661 881636
Located at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Gates open at 6.45pm, performance starts at 7.30pm

Edlingham Summer Fair
July Sunday 27th 2008
Games and competitions for the family- and their dog! Local exhibitions, demonstrations of dance and craft, home made refreshments, BBQ and evening folk concert.
Located: In and around the 11th century church and castle.
Contact: Hazel Bennett, Edlingham Fair Publicity.
Tel: 07966141895
Email: hazel.bennett@dsl.pipex.com

Al Fresco Theatre
July Thursday 31st 2008
'Heartbreak Productions' present Shakespeare's classic Henry V.
A superb way to spend a summer’s evening al fresco in the walled garden at Warkworth Castle. Bring a picnic, a bottle and your friends.
Pre-booking recommendedl 01665 711423
Located at Warkworht Castle
Gates open at 6.45pm, performance starts at 7.30pm

Alnwick International Music Festival
August 2nd - August 9th 2008
Over 300 entertainers from around the world, a grand costumed event with dancers in traditional costume with traditional music. Evening concerts in the Playhouse, and dances each evening in the Northumberland Hall. Most events are centered around the Market place. Web site...
Telephone: 01665 510665

Warkworth Castle Medieval Courtly Combat
August 12th - 13th 2008 - commencing at 11.30am
The sound of steel on steel as knights play out a traditional tournament with real weapons.
Pre booking not necessary

Glanton Show
August 9th 2008
Horticultural and Industrial show. Web page...
Telephone: Claire Swanson+44 (0)1665 578594

Simonside Country Fair
August 10th 2008 11am - 4pm
Sheep and dog show, fell race.
Located at The Gate Pub, Forest Burn Gate. (3 miles South of Rothbury).
Telephone: Louise Kirkwood - 01669 621954

Craster R.N.L.I. Fete
August 16th 2008
Home made goodies and teas on sale in lovely Craster Harbour.

Whittingham Show
August 16th 2008 10am - 4pm
Traditional Village show, visitors welcome. Exhibition tent, Tea tent, Beer tent, Gymkhana, Sheep show, Sheep dog trial, Dog show, Dog Agility display, Archery, Track event, Childrens races, Stalls, Rides and Entertainment. Ample parking.
Located at Whittingham Village (off A697, 18 miles North of Morpeth)
Telephone: 01665 574274 or see www.whittinghamshow.co.uk

Fuschia Show
August 16th + 17th 2008
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Enjoy beautiful displays of flowering fuchsias and expert advice from Northumberland Fuschia Society
Entry free to all age groups
From 12pm on Sat & 10am on Sun

Warkworth Show
August 16th 2008
Floral, Vegetable and industrial exhibitions, Displays and demonstrations, refreshments, stalls, amusements, children's entertainment.
Telephone: 01665 711262

The Cheviots Challenge
August 23rd 2008: (more info)
Enter this 12 hour walking event which starts and finishes at Alwinton - in aid of the Northumberland National Park Search and Rescue Team.

Continental Market
July 24th -26th 2008
Located in Alnwick Market Place from 9am to 5pm.
Contact: 0798 4402766
E mail:info@alnwickmarkets.co.uk

Harbottle Village Show
September 5th 2008
Local agricultural show featuring stalls, craft displays, competitions etc.
E mail:chairman@harbottleshow.com

The "John Barleycorn" Festival September 13th and 14th 2008 A two day event centred on the history of illicit whisky stills in Coquetdale. Some activities will be held in Jubilee Hall, Rothbury, from 10am - 5pm, and buses will run to other featured venues, Thropton, Harbottle and Barrowburn where an authentic whisky still will be assembled....and you can taste the whisky! Attractions to include traditional foods and crafts, films, story boards, local history, story telling, raffle, ceilidh and much more. Festival Director - Roz Tinlin - 01669 620577

Alnwick Food Festival
September 22th + 21st 2008
All about Northumberland's produce
Telephone: 01665 603729 or look at the web site

Alwinton Border Shepherds Show
October 11th 2008
The largest and last show of the season, featuring many stalls, competitions, fairground rides, crafts etc.
Telephone: Mrs. B. Rogerson - 01669 640216

Bonfire Night and Firework Display
November 5th 2008
Located on the Haugh (riverside car park), Rothbury
Children's procession led by piper. Guy, bonfire, snacks/refreshments.
Telephone: 01669 621173

Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering
November 7th + 8th 2008
Concerts, dances, competitions for those with an interest in traditional and Northumbrian music.
Telephone:01670 787746

Alnwick Christmas Lights
November 28th 7pm 2008
Opened by the Duchess of Northumberland.
Telephone: 01665 604664/606233

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Throughout the season National Trust & English Heritage stage a variety of events & entertainments Further information regarding the above can be obtained during the year from the Rothbury T.I.C. on 01669 620887.