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Right Up Your StreetMORPETH

Issue 25 - December 2012

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERSRIGHT UP YOUR STREET COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR for St Oswald’s HospiceHeld on the first Sunday of the month April to December inclusive.Local Artists with a wide range of quality arts and crafts for all occasions. Home baking and refreshments available. Stannington Village Hall, Stannington, Morpeth (next to the Ridley Arms Public House). 12.30 - 4.30. Free entry. Charity Tombola. Unique cards and gifts for all the family.

MORPETH ART GROUPJoin a group of art enthusiasts that meet Tuesdays from 11am until 3pm at Stobhill Community Hall Morpeth to work together, exchange ideas and enjoy learning from visiting professionals. For more information contact Florence Murray, Secretary at 01670 775301.

MORPETH BRIDGE FOR ALLWe are a group of qualified bridge teachers who have been running classes for over 10 years.There are lessons suitable for beginners, improvers and more advanced players, everyone is welcome. Learn and Play sessions run throughout the year on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Classes will start again during the week begin-ning 24th September 2012. For further information please contact: Tessa 07773 889597, Jill 01670 791183 or visit our websitewww. morpethbridgeforall.co.uk

MORPETH CAMERA CLUB (Morpeth Methodist Church)The club meets every Tuesday night at 7.30pm at the Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Terrace.Our programme for the season includes various guest speakers, interclub and internal competitions (involving prints, digital images, and audio-visual presentation), teaching sessions on digital techniques, practical nights and social evenings.For further information regarding the club, its programme, gallery and forthcoming events, please visit our website www.morpethcameraclub.co.uk New members will be made most welcome.

MORPETH FARMER’S MARKET (Morpeth Market Place)Local producers selling direct to the public. Free admission, £20 toproducers. Contact Neil Brown to book a stall on 07713 115204. Future dates (always first Sat of month): 1st December - CHRISTMAS MARKET

MORPETH FLOWER CLUB (St James Centre (except in April...our Open Night held at King Edward School)All fourth Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm. Affiliated to NAFASJanuary 23rd 2013 - “Variations on a Theme”Visitors are very welcome. Please contact Marjorie Holt on 01670 513 336 or Christine Ogle on 01670 513 625

MORPETH FOOTPATHS SOCIETYEnjoy walks of varying lengths, mostly on Sunday though we do have 3 summer Tuesday evening walks. For further info. please email [email protected] or visit our website www.morpethfootpathssociety.org.uk or call Sarah Howells on 01670 513 757. Guest walkers can join our walks for £1 (maximum 2 walks).

MORPETH GARDENING CLUBWe are a friendly group, meeting at St James Centre, Wellway, Morpeth on the 4th Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm. New members are always made most welcome.Contact me on 01670503566 if you wish to know more.

MORPETH LANCASTER PARK WI We meet on the first Thursday of each month in Morpeth All Saints School, Pinewood Drive at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information please contact Carol Wilkinson on 510933.

MORPETH HEALTH WALKS GROUP (Riverside Leisure Centre)The group was set up in July 2010 and is part of a national initiative to encourage people to get out and about for short walks in their local area. Walks are free, open to any adults and take place every Tues morning at 10.30am from the Riverside Leisure Centre and last about an hour…usually with a stop for a cuppa afterwards.

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Morpeth Footpaths Society.

Newbiggin Walk In winter, when the daylight hours are at their shortest, you may want to take advantage of a fine winter’s day but be reluctant to ven-ture too far in case the weather deteriorates and there is not a cafe or watering hole in sight where you can warm yourself up with a bowl of soup or coffee and cake. In Newbiggin by the Sea , there are two trails around the village which can easily be combined into one walk, the History Trail and the Arts Trail. Some time ago, myself and a group of friends met at Church Point to investigate this fascinating area with its strange mix of buildings and its history (before coal mining it was a holiday destination and a major port for the shipping of grain and for fishing). Our first port of call was St Bartholomew’ s Church to look at the East stained glass window by Stanley Murray Scott. After looking round the Church (which at the time was being decorated for a festival) we walked to the Cresswell Arms to look at the painting of Church point (by Arthur Young) which is painted on the chimney breast of the bar. Crossing the road, passing Coble Cottage we walked along to Vernon Place where the Mini Couple by Sean Henry is displayed in the garden. The Mini Couple is a miniature version of The Couple (locally named as Ebb and Flo) which stands in the bay and was the first offshore sculpture in the UK and is one of the focal points of Newbiggin’s revival as a visitor destination. Con-tinuing to The Plaza we admired the artwork at the Coble Inn and the paintings on the wall of the Sailing Club which was originally The Mechanic’s Institute built in 1891 and provided reading, smoking and billiard rooms for working class men in the town. We then continued our walk up Front Street and stopped in The Memorial Gardens. Here there are sandstone carved boulder sculptures by Graeme Mitcheson (who is originally from Newbiggin). At this point you can walk up towards Woodhorn Church along Central Parkway where there are more sculptures to admire but we chose to continue along Gibson Street with its many attractive houses and then into Windsor Terrace before passing a row of terraced houses leadint to the allotments and the path to Spital Point. We found ourselves in a children’s play area where we stopped for a break (we had a couple of young children with us) before heading up the hill where we were met with a fantastic view of the sweep of the bay and walked along the Promenade back into the village. There are many large proper-ties on the front which were homes and summer houses for rich Tyneside business people as in the 1930’s, Newbiggin was a popular destination for visitors. Continuing along the Promenade we came to the Lifeboat Station which was established after a tragedy in March 1851 when 10 young fishermen lost their lives in a storm at sea. Our walk ended at the Newbiggin Maritime Museum which opened in July 2011. If you wish to learn more about the maritime heritage of the area (and the story of the lifeboat which had to be dragged through snow to the other side of The Point in February 1940 so it could be launched to go to the aid of The Eminent) this is the place to go. It also has a cafe with views over the bay and is a great place to end the walk, though there are other places in the village where you can sit down and warm yourself up after an encounter with the bracing North Sea winds. . Further information about the walks can be obtained from organiser Vanessa Burgess on 07860 504763 [email protected]. Further information about the remainder of the programme for Mor-peth Footpaths Society can be obtained by calling Secretary Sarah Howells on 01670 513757.

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MORPETH METHODIST CHURCH Howard Terrace, Morpeth www.morpethmeth.orgOrgan Recitals at Morpeth Methodist Church. All concerts will start at 12.30pm on Friday lunchtimes, duration approx 50 mins19th October Francesca MasseyDurham CathedralFree admission, light refreshments after the concert at 1.30pm For more information phone - 01670 511078

MORPETH MUSIC SOCIETY (Morpeth Methodist Centre, Howard Road, Morpeth NE611HU)We hold six concerts monthly throughout the winter, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month (but not always). Concerts are held in the Morpeth Methodist Centre and commence at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £12 adult, £2.50 student and children free with an adult from Tourist Information, Morpeth Methodist Church and at the door. For details contact [email protected] or 01670513369, Website www.morpethmusoc.org.uk13th December: Haydn Lute Trio — David Parsons, Ensemble Haydn: Trio in f major, Hob. IV: F2 Leopold Weiss: Suite for Lute solo Falkenhagen: Trio Veracini: Sonata in A minor Vivaldi: Sonata for cello and continuo, RV 43 Corelli: Sonata for violin in A major Parsons: Five Beaches Suite

MORPETH RAMBLERS We meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at the car park next to Morpeth Library at 9am. Further information can be ob tained from the Secretary on 01670 518 031 or log on to www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk for details of the programme for 2012.

MORPETH TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD (St Robert’s Church Hall) Meet on 2nd Thursday of every month (except August) from 2-4pm. Visitors welcome at a cost of £1.50

MORPETH U3A Morpeth U3A meets on the last Tuesday of the month at Morpeth Rugby Club, at 2pm. We have groups which cover a wide range of interests. New members are very welcome. For further information contact: Membership Secretary on 01670 505899.

ST GEORGE’S UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (Telford Bridge, Morpeth)10.30am Sunday Service. Every Sunday - Junior Church. Midweek Service 12.30 1st Wednesday of the month. Weekly Meetings and Activities - Contact 01670 517 431Coming up:Wednesday 12th Dec - Lunchtime Concert at 12.30 pm - The Sorella Brass Quintet from the Royal Scottish Con-servatoire in GlagowThursday 13th Dec - Church Christmas Social at 2.00 pm AND “Life Remembered” Service at 6.30 pm in associa-tion with Jacob Conroy and SonSaturday 15th Dec - Ladies Coffee Club Coffee Morning 10.00 am to Noon with sale of Christmas floral baskets and decorations AND Annual Christmas Concert by the Mid-Northumberland Chorus at 7.30 pm Including Excerpts from J.S.Bach Christmas Oratorio - Soloists: Alex Banfield (Tenor) & Catherine Simpson (Flute)Sunday 16th Dec - Service of Lessons & Carols at St George’s URC – Joint Service with Morpeth Methodist Church at 6.00 pm.Monday 17th Dec - Community Carol Sing-in at 6.30 pm – for the whole community.Monday 24th Dec - Watchnight Service at 11.30 pmTuesday 25th Dec - Christmas Day Service at 10.00 amLunchtime Concerts The fourth and final Autumn Lunchtime Concert will be held in St George’s United Reformed Church on Wednesday 12th December from12.30 pm to 1.30 pm with doors opening at 12 Noon and tea & coffee and biscuits available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch along and have a relaxing time. As usual, tickets for the concert may be purchased at the door and continue to be at the very affordable price of £3.00. Wednesday 12th December - The Sorella Brass Quintet from Royal Scottish Conservatoire of Music. At this concert there will be the usual complimentary non-alcoholic mulled wine and shortbread as a bonus.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE (St Benedict’s Church Hall, Cowpen)Every Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. Admission £1.00, and includes light refreshments & bingo. Call Bruce on 01670 812 893 for more information.


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BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES (RAFA Club, Elm House, Wellway, Morpeth)Every Friday from 12 noon to 1pm. All are welcome. £4-5 concessions. Phone 0191 284 3501 for more details.

LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY (Bradbury Court, Thornhill Road, Ponteland NE20 9NU)Do you want to enhance your skills, gain work experience, and expand your CV,? Then why not volunteer? Volunteer at your local supported living scheme Bradbury Court, Ponteland. Previous experience of working with disabled adults is not necessary, as full training will be given. For more information contact your volunteer coordinator Denise Chapman on 01661 867 611 or email: [email protected]. (Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee registered in England no: 552847 and a registered charity no: 218186)

NEWCASTLE CHORAL SOCIETYCome and sing.......Newcastle Choral Society welcomes new singers to its workshop in Kingston Park on Saturday 26th January 2013, no experience required. We will be singing Karl Jenkins’ popular work, “The Armed Man”, and new singers will be welcome to join rehearsals for our summer concert which will be Jenkins’ new work “The Peacemakers”. We are also performing Vaughn Williams’ Sea Symphony in March. If you are interested in coming along, please ring Dave Warman on 01670 504819 for more information or visit http://www.newcastlechoralsociety.org.uk/

PEGSWOOD DANCE CLUB (Pegswood Welfare Club)Ballroom and sequence dancing to live music with a friendly and welcoming atosphere. All abilities welcome. Dances held every Tuesday 8 till 11 pm at Pegswood Welfare Club. Admission £2.50.

PLAYTIME PLUS (St Aidan’s Church, Stobhill)Playtime Plus meets during school term times and is a group for the under 5s and their carers. Meetings start at 9.30 am and children enjoy a variety of activities. We begin with informal play in the children’s area at the back of the church where we also offer refreshments to the children and adults. After that we move to the front of the church, nearer the altar. The children are encouraged to sit on the carpet and take part in a very informal act of worship. This involves listening to a short story which is delivered using a variety of visual aids, depending on the theme, and is usually interactive due to the age of the children; then song time when one or two songs may be chosen by myself in connection with our theme but the children are also welcome to choose any particular song they wish (nursery rhymes etc.) that are familiar to them. We end the worship time with a short, sung prayer. We conclude with a simple craft which is also linked to our story and helps to reinforce the message it contains. We are a very informal group, with a mixture of people who come to Church and others who don’t and anyone interested in finding out more can contact Lesley, who runs the group, or just come along and give us a try. Everyone will be made very welcome. For more information contact the Parish Office. Tel 01670 503 326.

SEQUENCE DANCE CLUBEvery Tuesday evening at Guide Post Club from 7-10pm. All welcome. Admission £1.30. Also every Friday afternoon at Newbiggin W.I. from 2-4pm. All welcome. Admission £1.30, includes light refreshments. Call Bruce on 01670 812 893 for more information on both events.

CONTACT THE ELDERLYContact the Elderly aims to relieve acute loneliness and isolation of people over 75 who live alone by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people and volunteers. We are starting new groups in your area. If you could help by hosting a tea party once a year, you can enjoy yourself and make a real difference. All you need is a downstairs toilet, big tea pot and a warm welcome! Contact Sheila 01434 627110or email [email protected]

SUNSHINE PLAYGROUP MORPETH (Morpeth Methodist Church)Three mornings a week (Mon, Wed & Fri) from 9.30am to 12pm. For children aged from 2-5 yrs old. Registered (1069348) non profit organisation & OFSTED registered (EY294906). Staff are qualified & CRB checked. Accreditedwith pre-school learning alliance (PLA). We offer your child: a specially tailored curriculum leading to approvedoutcomes; individual care & attention made possible by a high ratio of adult to children; fun & friendship with children & other adults; opportunities for you & your family to be directly involved in the activities of the group & your own child’s progress; visits to local places - outdoor trips & nature walks are offered (subject to the availability of helpers at the time). Contact Mrs Marissa Davidson (Playgroup Leader), Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Road, Morpeth, NE61 1HU. Tel: 07980 338 014, email [email protected] or visit www.sunshineplaygroupmorpeth.moonfruit.com

THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (St James Centre, Wellway)The orchestra meets at St James Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm in school terms. Friendly open-access or-chestra; al l instruments and abilities welcome. See www.cobweborchestra.org.uk or phone 01670 519 800


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THE SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND BRANCH M.S. SOCIETY(St James’ Comm.unity Centre, Wellway)Monthly meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7pm till 9pm. Each meeting includes a raffle and tea & biscuits. Free admission. Please come along.

AGE UK NORTHUMBERLAND IN MORPETH (St James’ Community Centre Hall, Wellway)WEDNESDAY Coffee morning 10-11.30am. Lunch club 11.30am-1.30pm, a pre-booked meal & dessert for £4.50. A Tea dance takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 2pm to 4pm, £1 entryFRIDAY Coffee morning 10-11.30am. Lunch club 11.30am -1.30pm, a pre booked meal & dessert for £4.50. Carpet bowls 1.30 to 4pm from September to April.All are welcome to come along. For further information contact Age UK in Ashington 0845 1400088.

TEA DANCE FOR AGE UK NORTHUMBERLAND (St James’ Community Centre, Wellway)Held on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm. Sequence dancing, with some line dancing. Admission £1.00. Call Ian for more information on 01670 790 090.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERSRIGHT UP YOUR STREET INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Bathrooms & Fitting

Stormshield - P11 01670 710050

Care Homes

Ponteland Manor - P10 01661 821400

Carpet Cleaning

Aquakleen - P15 01670 716411

Zero Dry Time - P2 0191 209 3901

Carpet Sales

Karpet Mills - P20 0191 271 6576

Church Events

Morpeth Methodist - P15 01670 511078

Vineyard Church - P19 0191 475 0955

Computer Services

Magtech - P9 01670 736905

Dance Tuition

Jenian Sch of Dance - P4 0191 236 5878

Driving Tuition

Pass With Peter - P15 07768 978952

Fires & Stoves

Dixons - P13, 17 0191 271 0275

Garden Buildings

Garden Const Servs - P5 01670 733499

Gardening & Landscaping

Michael Dixon - P15 07903 910051

Handymen

Reed & Co - P3 01670 354745

Health & Beauty

Pinky’s Nail Boutique - P9 01670 505644

Joiners

SJP Joinery - P15 01670 737732

Kitchens & Fitting


Mobility Scooters & Chairs

MV Mobility - P15 0191 484 6172

Plumbers

Aquagas Solutions - P15 07956 531856

Andy Kidd - P15 01670 457229

John Nicholson - P4 01670 730333

Roofers

Craig Scott Roofing - P17 07909 707322

Shops & Shopping

Metro Centre - P7

Tree Surgeons

Marshalls Tree Surg’s - P6 01661 872795

Windows & Conservatories


RIGHT UP YOUR STREET - serving the communities of WIDEOPEN,CRAMLINGTON, KILLINGWORTH, FOREST HALL/BENTON,HIGH HEATON, GOSFORTH, JESMOND, KINGSTON PARK

& MORPETH EVERY MONTH. Guaranteed total circulation of 52,400

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