| Tuesday May 13, 2008 |
| Story & Song Time at Ashington Library |
A relaxed and fun session where children 0-5 years and their parents/carers can join in with singing and story time, arts and crafts and enjoy what the library has to offer them.
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 11:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Ashington Library
Kenilworth Road
Ashington NE63 8AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Alison Stevenson
01670 819988 |
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| Story and Activity Time at Blyth Library |
Stories, art and craft activities, songs and rhymes, instruments and shakers. These sessions are fun, friendly and an informal way of encouraging children to discover the magical world of books. Also running at 1.30pn to 2.30pm
Please note that this event starts at 10:30.
Event ends at 11:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Blyth Library
Bridge Street
Blyth NE24 2DJ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Rachael Miggison
01670 541150 |
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| Pre-School Storytime at Hexham Library |
We welcome all pre-school children and their parents and carers to join us for rhymes, stories and colouring fun.
Please note that this event starts at 14:15.
Event ends at 14:45.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Hexham Library
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Jenny Kinnear
01434 652488 |
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| Wednesday May 14, 2008 |
| Story and Song Time at Guide Post Library |
A relaxed and fun sesion where children 0-5 years and their parents/carers can join in with singing and story time, arts and crafts and enjoy what the library has to offer them.
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 11:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Guide Post Library
1 The Square
Guide Post
Choppington
Northumberland NE62 5BZ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Andrea Lawson
01670 822714 |
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| The Voices of Northumberland at Prudhoe Library |
A talk by Liz O'Donnell of Northumberland Collections Service on the oral history collection at Northumberland County Archives. Part of Local History Month
Please note that this event starts at 14:30.
Event ends at 15:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Prudhoe Library
Front Street
Prudhoe
NE42 5AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Mark Benjamin 01434 652491
email hexhamlibrary@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| History of the Newbiggin Lifeboat at Woodhorn Museum |
As part of our Local History Month events in May we have arranged a short series of talks to explore and celebrate the regions Maritime history.
History of the Newbiggin Lifeboat - Spleaker Stan Green
Please note that this event starts at 13:30.
Event ends at 14:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Function Room 2
Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn
Ashington NE63 9YF |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Anne Newberry
01670 528037 |
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| Friday May 16, 2008 |
| Pre-School Storytime at Corbridge Library |
We welcome all pre-school children and their parents and carers to join us for rhynmes, stories and colouring fun.
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 14:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Corbridge Library
Hill Street
Corbridge NE45 5AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Jenny Kinnear
01434632819 |
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| Tuesday May 20, 2008 |
| How to train your brain to keep your healthy and happy. Drop in Session at Berwick Library |
Juie Campbell, Essential Skills Co-ordinator from Berwick Community Centre, offers help with training, jobs and career development. Adults 16+
Please note that this event starts at 13:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library
Walkergate
Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1DB |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Diane Wright
01289 334051 |
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| Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain event for Adult Learners' Week at Berwick Library |
Do you think that draing is for the gifted few? Wrong! if you can sign your name you can draw. Tutor Em Peterson leads a workshop to introduce her successful course held through Berwick Community Centre Adult Education Enjoy demonstrations and fun interactive exercise. For adults 16+
Please note that this event starts at 13:00.
Event ends at 15:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library
Walkergate
Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1DB |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Diane Wright
01289 334051 |
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| Wednesday May 21, 2008 |
| 'Murder, Myth & Mystery' - Creative Writing Adult Learners' Week Event at Berwick Library |
Berwick Community Creative Writers share some of the stories from their new book; based on true stories from North Northumberland & the Borders. Tutor Maureen Raper will offer advice on writing & research. Questions & answer session
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library
Walkergate
Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1DB |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Diane Wright
01289 334051 |
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| A Sense of Loss: The Alnmouth Fisher Community 1800 - 1940 at Woodhorn Museum |
As part of our Local History Month events in May we have arranged a short series of talks to explore and celebrate the regions Maritime history.
A Sense of Loss: the Alnmouth Fisher Community 1800 -1940
Speaker Adrian Ostler
Please note that this event starts at 13:30.
Event ends at 14:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Function Room 2
Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn
Ashington NE63 9YF |
| Directions: |
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can view
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a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Anne Newberry
01670 528037 |
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| Computers for Beginners at Blyth Library |
As part of Adult Learners' Week, a gentle introduction to the world of computers for absolute beginners and the chance to use a Computer for the FIRST TIME.
It’s FREE, but places are limited and must be booked in advance - ask library staff
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Blyth Library
Bridge Street
Blyth NE24 2DJ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Blyth Library 01670 361352 |
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| Thursday May 22, 2008 |
| Computers for Beginners at Cramlington Library |
As part of Adult Learners' Week, a gentle introduction to the world of computers for absolute beginners and the chance to use a Computer for the FIRST TIME.
It’s FREE, but places are limited and must be booked in advance - ask library staff
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Carmlington Library
Forum Way
Cramlington NE23 6QE |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Cramlington Library 01670 714371 |
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| Beginner's Guide to Email at Ashington Library |
As part of Adult Learners' Week, a guide for the novice on how to set up and use email to send and receive messages. It’s FREE, but places are limited and must be booked in advance - ask library staff.
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Kenilworth Road, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 8AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Ashington Library 01670 813245 |
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| A Beginner's Guide to Email at Hexham Library |
As part of Adult Learners' Week, a guide for the novice on how to set up and use email to send and receive messages. It’s FREE, but places are limited and must be booked in advance - ask library staff.
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Queen's Hall, Beaumont St, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Hexham Library 01434 652488 |
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| Computers for Beginners at Morpeth Library |
As part of Adult Learners' Week, a gentle introduction to the world of computers for absolute beginners and the chance to use a Computer for the FIRST TIME.
It’s FREE, but places are limited and must be booked in advance - ask library staff
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Morpeth Library
Gas House Lane
Morpeth
NE61 1TA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Morpeth Library 01670 534505 |
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| Friday May 23, 2008 |
| Silver Surfers' Day - Beginner's Guide to Email at Newbiggin Library |
To celebrate Silver Surfers' Day, an easy guide to settingup and using email for over 50s. It's FREE but booking is essential as places are limited
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Newbiggin Library
Gibson Street
Newbiggin by the Sea NE64 6UZ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Jenny Sloan
01670 818277 |
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| Email and online shopping uncovered at Berwick Library |
A Silver Surfers' Day event for Adult Learners’ Week. Northumberland College tutor Laraine Norris leads a hands on workshop for adults 50 +
Places limited so booking essential.
Please note that this event starts at 09:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library Walkergate, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DB |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Berwick Library 01289 334051 |
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| Wednesday May 28, 2008 |
| Mini-Beasts half term activity at Seahouses Library |
Crafts, quizzes and stories exploring the world of butterflies & bugs. For children aged 4-10 years old. Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 15:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Seahouses Library
Main Street
Seahouses
Northumberland NE68 7EU |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Margaret Ling
01665 720923 |
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| Sailing Ships of the Alnmouth and Amble at Woodhorn |
As part of our Local History Month events in May we have arranged a short series of talks to explore and celebrate the regions Maritime history.
Sailing Ships of the Alnmouth and Amble
Speaker Dick Keys
Please note that this event starts at 13:30.
Event ends at 14:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Function Room 2
Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn
Ashington
NE63 9YF |
| Directions: |
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can view
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a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Anne Newberry
01670 528037 |
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| Book an Appointment With Your Mind and Body at Blyth Library |
To celebrate National year of Reading's Mind & Body theme, Colin Westerman from the Word, Image, sound and People Project (WISP) will be speaking on the benefits of sharing reading to enhance life experiences. To book a place telephone Blyth Library on 01670 361352
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 15:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Blyth Library
Bridge Street
Blyth
NE24 2DJ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Mark Annis
01670 714371 |
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| Morpeth Library: Half-Term Activities |
Story and craft session with a seasonal theme
For children aged 5 to 12
Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that this event starts at 10:30.
Event ends at 11:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Morpeth Library
Gas House Lane
Morpeth NE61 1TA |
| Directions: |
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can view
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a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 534516 |
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| The Voices of Northumberland at Hexham Library |
Talks by Dr Lewis Mates on support for the Popular Front in the North East and by Liz O'Donnell of Northumberland Collections Service on collecting oral history recordings. Part of Local History Month. A bookstall will be available. Tickets £2.50 from the library.
Please note that this event starts at 19:30.
Event ends at 21:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Hexham Library
Queens Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Mark Benjamin
01434 652491
email: hexhamlibrary@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Thursday May 29, 2008 |
| Wylam Library - Half-term activities |
Story and craft session with a seasonal theme. For children aged 5 to 12.
Numbers are limited and free tickets are available from Wylam Library
Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanined by an adult.
Please note that this event starts at 14:30.
Event ends at 15:30.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Wylam Library
Falcon Terrace
Wylam NE41 8EE |
| Directions: |
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can view
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 534516 |
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| Monday June 30, 2008 |
| Celebrating Local Food Poetry and Short Story Competition |
Creative writing competition with categories for adults and 16 years & under.
Competition runs until 30 June with competition winners being informed by 20 August 2008. Prized to be presented during the Berwick Food Festival 12-14 September 2008.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library
Walkergate
Berwick upon Tweed |
| Contact: |
Diane Wright
01289 334051 |
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