| Saturday July 04, 2009 |
| Questseekers at Morpeth Library Dragon-themed launch of this year's Summer Reading Challenge with local fantasy author Stephen Finlay |
Story workshop for ages 10yrs and over ; name the dragon competition; treasure hunt for ages 5-10. Free event. Under 8s 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 |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Monday July 06, 2009 |
| Northumberland Stars Event at Hexham Library |
Come and meet Northumberland Stars.
Need a light bulb replaced? Need someone to put up a shelf or another small task around your home? Don't know who can help? Do you know someone for whom this service would be beneficial? The Northumberland Stars are at our service!
Find out how the Small Tasks Repair team can help people with disabilities and anyone aged over 60 - free of charge!
Drop into Hexham Library to talk to Northumberland Star staff who will be there to tell you more about the scheme.
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: |
Hexham Library
Queen's Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
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| Contact: |
for further information about this event contact Michelle Watson on: 01434 652488 |
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| Wednesday July 08, 2009 |
| 'Mr Stephenson's Regret' - an evening with author David Williams at Berwick Library |
Hexham based author David Williams reads from and talks about the inspiration for his forthcoming novel, about the relationship between George & Robert Stephenson.
tickets including soft drink £1 available from Berwick Library.
Suitable for 14+
This event is part of the 'Stephenson 150 Celebration'
Please note that this event starts at 19:15.
Event ends at 20:15.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Berwick Library
Walkergate
Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DB |
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| Contact: |
Diane Wright
01289 334051 |
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| Friday July 10, 2009 |
| Bounce & Tickle with your Baby at Berwick Library |
Songs and rhymes to share with your baby. For babies and toddlers aged 6 months – 2 ½ years old.
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: |
Berwick Library , Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DB |
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| Contact: |
Diane Wright 01289 334051 |
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| Monday July 27, 2009 |
| Widdrington Library: Knights & Princesses |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event. Suitable for ages 5-10. Under 8s must be accompanied 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: |
Widdrington Library
Grange Road
Widdrington
Morpeth NE61 5LZ |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Tuesday July 28, 2009 |
| Firebird Rising at Hexham Library |
Come along and join the Summer Reading Challenge quest! This craft activity will involve making a "Firebird" Mask.
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of children aged 8 and under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place please or for more information call Hexham library.
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: |
Hexham Library
Queens Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Hexham Library
01434 652488 |
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| Wednesday July 29, 2009 |
| Advice Session on Employment and Updating Skills at Ashington Library |
Informal advice/chat for adults wishing to get back into work, update their qualifications or improve their literacy/numeracy kills. Jacqueline Auld from Test the Region and Caroline Layton from Northumberland Community Initiatives (managed by CMDA)will be available to advise you.
Please note that this event starts at 11:00.
Event ends at 15:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Ashington Library
Kenilworth Road
Ashington NE63 8AA |
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| Contact: |
Hilary Love
01670 813245 |
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| Hadston House Community Access Library: Knights & Princesses |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event, suitable for ages 5-10. Under 8s 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: |
Hadston House Youth & Comunity Centre
Bondicar Road
Hadston NE65 9SR |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Thursday July 30, 2009 |
| Firebird Rising Craft Event |
Come along and join the first part of the Summer Reading Challenge Quest! This craft activity will involve making a "Firebird" mask.
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/guardians of children aged 8 and under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place and for more information please contact Michelle Watson at Prudhoe Library.
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 on tyne
Northumberland NE42 5AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Prudhoe Library
01661 832540 |
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| Monday August 03, 2009 |
| Ponteland Library: Knights & Princesses |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event, suitable for ages 5-10. under 8s 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: |
Ponteland Library
Thornhill Road
Ponteland NE20 9PZ |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Tuesday August 04, 2009 |
| English Heritage Housesteads - Myths and Legends |
A morning of hertage activities in partnership with english heritage & Housesteads. We will be providing a variety of fun activities for children. Alongside this, english heritage would like children and parents involvement to get feedback about how to improve the Housesteads Experience. Contact Michelle Watson at Hexam Library for more information.
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: |
Hexham Library
Queens Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Hexham Library
01434 652488 |
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| Myths and Legends from Housesteads Roman Fort _ Hexham Library |
A morning of Roman activities in partnership with English Heritage & the National Trust.
We will be providing a variety of fun activities for children. Alongside this, English Heritage and the National Trust would like children's and parents' involvement to get feedback about how to improve the Housteads experience.
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: |
Hexham Library
Queens Art Centre
Beaumont Street
Hexham NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
Hexham Library 01434 652488 |
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| Wednesday August 05, 2009 |
| Writing With Rarl at Morpeth Library |
Join local fantasy author Stephen Finlay for a writing workshop featuring his character Rarl the Raven. Hear an extract from Rarl's story, then try for yourself. Suitable for children aged 10 and over. certifacate for each budding author. Free event but limited numbers(see below for ticket availabilty)
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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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Morpeth Library: Knights & Princesses |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. fancy dress welcome but not essential. free event. suitable for ages 5-10. under 8s 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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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Monday August 10, 2009 |
| Amble Library: Knights & Princesses |
Questseekers story & craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event, suitable for ages 5-10. Under 8s must be accompanied 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: |
Amble Library
Middleton Street
Amble NE65 0ET |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Tuesday August 11, 2009 |
| Firebird Rising at Bellingham Library |
Come along and join the Summer Reading Challenge quest! This craft activity will involve making a "Firebird" Mask.
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of children aged 8 and under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place and for more information please call Michelle Watson at Bellingham library
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: |
Bellingham Library
Council Offices
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland NE48 2BS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Bellingham Library
01434 220495 |
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| Wednesday August 12, 2009 |
| Morpeth Library: Here Be Dragons |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event. Suitable for ages 5-10. under 8s 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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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Thursday August 13, 2009 |
| Mountian Mission at Hexham Library |
Knights quest- come and make a variety of crafts designed to prepare you for the mountain mission part of the Summer Reading Challenge quest, swords, shields and other gallant crafts!
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of the children aged 8 or under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place or for more information please contact Michelle Watson at Hexham Library.
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: |
Hexham Library
Queens Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Hexham Library
01434 652488 |
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| Firebird Rising at Wylam Library |
Come along and join the Summer Reading Challenge quest! This craft activity will involve making a "Firebird" Mask.
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of children aged 8 and under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place and for more information please call Michelle Watson at Wylam Library
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: |
Wylam Library
Falcon Terrace
Wylam
Northumberland NE41 8EE |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Wylam Library
01661 852174 |
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| Friday August 14, 2009 |
| Mountain Mission at Prudhoe Library |
Knights quest- come and make a variety of crafts designed to prepare you for the mountain mission part of the Summer Reading Challenge quest, swords, shields and other gallant crafts!
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of the children aged 8 or under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited to book a place and for more information please contact Prudhoe Library
Please note that this event starts at 11:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
(There is no charge to attend this event).
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| Venue: |
Prudhoe library
Front Street
Prudhoe On Tyne
Northumberland NE42 5AA |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Prudhoe Library
01661 832540 |
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| Monday August 17, 2009 |
| Ponteland Library: Here Be Dragons |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Free event, suitable for ages 5-10. Under 8s 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: |
Ponteland Library
Thornhill Road
Ponteland NE20 9PZ |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Wednesday August 19, 2009 |
| Fearsome Fantasy Fun at Morpeth Library |
Join local fantasy author and performer Amanda Baker. Learn how to care for a dragon egg; write a limerick or short story; hear an extract from a dragon legend; name a dragon & win a prize. suitable for ages 7-10. Free event but limited numbers. See below for ticket availability. Under 8s 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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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Thursday August 20, 2009 |
| Firebird Rising Craft event at Allendale Library |
Come along and join the Summer Reading Challenge quest! This craft activity will involve making a "Firebird" Mask.
The event is free and suitable for ages 4-12. Parents/Guardians of children aged 8 and under must stay for the duration of the event. Places will be limited, to book a place or for more information please call Michelle Watson at Allendale Library
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: |
Allendale Library
Dawson Place
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland NE47 9PP |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Allendale Library
01434 683550 |
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| Monday August 24, 2009 |
| Amble Library: Here Be Dragons |
Questseekers story and craft session with a fantasy theme for children aged 5-10. fancy dress welcome but not essential. free event. suitable for ages 5-10. under 8s must be accompanied 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: |
Amble Library
Middleton Street
Amble NE65 0ET |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Lynne Riddell
01670 500393 |
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| Wednesday August 26, 2009 |
| Take home a Dragon at Hexham Library |
Children's Craft workshop making the most scary mythological creature of them all - The Dragon!
Come and here a story about a Northumberian Dragon and then make your own fantastic colourful dragon puppet with artist Susie Green. Materials will be supplied for children to make there own simple bendy dragon. Paper flames and fork tongue optional. Susie Green is an artist based in the North East who works With paper, found objects and simple materials to make spectacular collages and sculptures. After studying art at Newcastle University, she has recently completed a MA at Chelsea College of Art and Design, London. Tickets are available at Hexham Library and cost £4 each, Parents of the children aged 8 or under must stay for the duration of the event.
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £4.00 |
| Venue: |
Hexham Library
Queens Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3LS |
| Directions: |
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| Contact: |
Hexham Library
01434 652488 |
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| Thursday August 27, 2009 |
| Take home a Dragon! at Prudhoe Library |
Children's Craft workshop making the most scary mythological creature of them all - The Dragon!
Come and hear a story about a Northumberian Dragon and then make your own Fantastic Colourful Dragon puppet with artist Susie Green. Materials will be supplied for children to make there own simple bendy dragon, paper flames and fork tongue optional. Susie Green is an artist based in the North East who works With paper, found objects and simple materials to make spectacular collages and sculptures. After studying art at Newcastle University, she has recently completed an MA at Chelsea College of art and Design, London .Tickets available from Prudhoe Library at £4 each. This workshop is designed for children aged 7-12. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 12:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £4.00 |
| Venue: |
Prudhoe Library
Front Street
Prudhoe On Tyne
Northumberland NE42 5AA |
| Directions: |
You
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| Contact: |
Michelle Watson
01434 652488
Prudhoe Library
01661 832540 |
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