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November is upon us, it’s time for some festive cheer! Here is a little something to brighten your day…..November’s Cryer mag is here 9! With handy little numbers, trusted tradesman, local restaurants – we have it all. Here you will find Christmas markets, festive shopping, charity events both large and small!

From Alnwick to Seahouses & lots of villages & coastal retreats in-between, the Cryer mag travels far and wide – place your advert to be seen!!

Why not pop down to Seahouses – there’s lots going on there; Seafield Ocean Club shopping event is the place to grab some festive flare!

Beau Monde Spa in Lucker had a great response from the Spa competition they ran with us lately. With over 100 entries we have some great news for one very lucky lady……SASHA WELLS! CONGRATULATIONS!! You are the chosen one, to spend some time in Beau Monde Spa being pampered all afternoon long!! Thanks for your entry Sasha! (Please contact the spa directly to book a time & date & enjoy 9)

This edition contains bags of festive banter, let’s get in the Crimbo spirit, shop until we drop in prep for our annual visit from Santa, from Hampers to jumpers to Markets & Skating… our friendly and local shop keepers are all ready and waiting! Have a great November all and remember, check out pages 14-18 in this Cryer mag this November!

NUMBER 112 • NOVEMBER 2016

The Cryer is an independent publication delivered to homes and businesses in the Alnwick, Amble, Alnmouth, Shilbottle, Hipsburn, Lesbury, Foxton, Felton, Newton-On-The-Moor, Swarland, Longhoughton, Denwick, Rennington and Warkworth areas. Disclaimer: while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of all advertisements and editorial published, The Cryer cannot accept responsibility for any false statements or errors. Copyrights and permissions have been sought wherever possible. In the case of inadvertent omission please contact us. All editorial and artwork created by the proprietors or agents for inclusion within this magazine remains the property of The Cryer and may not be used elsewhere without the written permission of the copyright owners.

Back by popular demand!! Our famous Christmas feature, a

centre page pull out that is jam packed with local

festive flare!Pages 14 to 18

Joy of Christmas Fair supporting our local

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Get your skates on this Christmas & various

other events at The Alnwick Gardens ..

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A personal trainer’s business is going from strength to strength, with the launch of his new one-to-one fitness and gym studio.

And for Olly Dial, from Alnwick, the opening of the suite – with high-end, front-line equipment – is the realisation of a dream.

The facility is based above the town’s Iceland store on Bondgate Within and the 36-year-old has carried out an extensive transformation of the space.

Olly is delighted to launch the studio. He said: “This is my dream. I have always had a passion for fitness and from the moment that I qualified as a personal trainer about six years ago, I have always wanted my own training studio.

“I am really pleased with it and I would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported me along the way.”

Olly offers one-to-one fitness sessions, as well

as running group bootcamps. Prior to the venue’s launch, he was offering a mobile one-to-one service and was running bootcamps in the Town Hall in Alnwick Market Place. The new facility allows his clients to use modern equipment under one roof, lets him see more people in a day and offer a greater number of bootcamps.

Olly also offers online personal training. The 12-week exercise plan costs £49 and he has built a global following, with people signing up from around the world.

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1. Local Economic Stimulus.When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather than nationally owned, more money is kept in the community because locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms.2. Non Profits Receive Greater Support.Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners.3. Unique Businesses Create Character &

ProsperityThe unique character of your local community is defined in large part by the businesses that reside within it.4. Environmental Impact Is Reduced.Small local businesses usually set up shop in the town/village centre, saving the need to travel. This helps not only the environment but also your finances.5. Most New Jobs Are Provided By Local

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10 reasons to shop or celebrate locally

Welcome to our 2016 Festive feature, 4 pages jam packed with seasonal jolly, winter warmers, Festive Fayre, and much much more! Here you will find local inspiration whether it be a small festive gift for someone close to your heart, or a warm mulled wine whilst out shopping on these cold crisp winter days or at one of the local

shopping events advertised under one roof, there’s something for everyone, and with this in mind, here are just a few reasons to keep it local this festive season and remember not to

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Our steakhouse restaurant has been received with great reviews and praise and we hope to continue and make the Tavern a must go to venue for great food, value and fun throughout the festive season and the rest of the year.We cater for parties large and small, private room hire may be available.

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Joe McElderry Northern Light Tour 2016Following Joe McElderry’s UK tour playing the lead as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joe received 5 star acclaim from entertainment critics and it has also been reported that Joe is infact the best Joseph in the shows history.After this extremely successful tour, Joe is now embarking on his own Northern Light Tour, which is a stripped back acoustic show incorporating some of Joe’s own penned songs and audience favourites too, where Joe’s 24 carat gold voice really comes to the forefrontJoe is excited to bring this brand new show to you with his easy wit and warm rapport that has endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95.V.I.P tickets available £75 - contact box office for details

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Hinterland - a memoir by Chris MullinAuthor journalist and former Labour minister Chris Mullin discusses his new book, a memoir entitled ‘Hinterland’, an account of his life in journalism and politics.He is the author of three widely acclaimed volumes of diaries and the novel ‘A Very British Coup’, the television version of which won several BAFTAs and an Emmy.

His investigation into the Birmingham pub bombings has been described as ‘one of the greatest feats ever achieved by an investigative reporter’.

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Saturday 19th Nov @ 7:30pm

The Collector by Henry NaylorKathryn Barker in association with London Classic Theatre 2003. Mazrat Prison, Iraq.

Previously one of Saddam’s most notorious torture houses, where more than 10,000 people died, it is now under Allied command.

Nassir works here, translating for the American interrogators. He’s local, pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country and is about to get married to Zoya,

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Born out of Henry Naylor’s own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003, The Collector is a compelling tale of murder, evil and betrayal set in occupied Iraq.

One of the most highly-acclaimed shows at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, it won a prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award, which was followed by a sold-out run at London’s Arcola Theatre.

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Fish Eye by Daniel JamiesonTheatre Alibi A dark comedy about nosiness gone wild…

Pam’s already got a low opinion of her neighbours. So when someone pinches her Elizabethan sideboard, it’s all-out war: she becomes a one-woman MI6, ramping up her operation from curtain twitching to spy cameras hidden in hand-knitted novelties.But what Pam unearths is what she already suspects – that everyone around her is a thief, a pervert or a terrorist... Fish Eye shows how the hacking of every inch of our lives has run way out of control. Like Alan Bennett’s A Lady of Letters, Pam tells her own funny and deeply dodgy story, accompanied by live music and projection. Suitable for Age 14+

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Friday 25th Nov @ 7:30pm

Alistair Anderson & Northlands From the heart of Northumberland, Alistair Anderson’s exciting new line-up conjures the spirit of the landscape with music that is rooted in both the hills and the tradition. Alistair’s own tunes rub shoulders with those of the Northumbrian shepherds who inspired him, alongside old tunes passed through many generations. Carefully chosen songs bring a different dimension and the whole is underpinned by arrangements that make the music soar and add a contemporary feel.

“A lively and immaculate performance by consummate musicians! The choice and delivery of pieces reflect an understanding of the traditional music of the North East with a lively modern approach to creating inspired arrangements. It was a delight to hear and see Alistair’s riffing cascades of notes on his concertina during some of the wilder pieces.”

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Playhouse Youth Theatre: Wizard of OzThis Autumn our Juniors and Seniors will be combining to put on the story of The Wizard of Oz.Featuring all the classic songs from the orginal film such as ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’.

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An Alnwick family is bringing a Real Taste of Northumberland to holiday cottages across the county with a new bespoke catering service.

Adele and Ken Johnson, assisted by their daughter Abbie set up their new business to create delicious home cooked meals, made from scratch and packed with local ingredients, for visitors staying in holiday cottages across the county. They’ll also put together a delicious menu for a party or a special event at your home.

Adele, whose specialties range from pork tenderloin with ginger wine and apricot and apple stuffing to the more exotic rabbit and squirrel pie, makes meals to meet her clients’ requests. Everything is prepared and cooked at the holiday cottage, with Abbie waitressing and the family washing up before they leave.

Adele said: “We specialise in fine dining but

we don’t have a rigid menu – everything is tailored to what the customer wants.

“We can cater for as few or as many as you want, for example, we have a booking for 27 people for an 80th birthday party in December.

“We’re proud of Northumberland and we really believe we’re giving visitors a real taste of the county.”

The couple bring a real international flavour to the business. Wallsend born but brought up in Yorkshire, Ken served as an RAF medic for 22 years, travelling all over the world including postings in the Middle East, the Falklands, Cyprus and Germany, eventually landing at RAF Boulmer.

Adele, originally from Redcar, travelled the world with Ken. She put her catering experience from the Pavilion Restaurant at Scotch Corner, where she once cooked for Take That, to good use by opening a Chinese and pie and pea takeaway while they were based in Cyprus.

Since Ken retired from the RAF, the couple have continued in their catering careers. They supply sandwiches, pies and serve afternoon teas to businesses on Alnwick’s Hawkhill Business Park, including gluten free options. Ken also works as baker for a supermarket in the town, while Adele served as the catering manager at Hipsburn School for eight years.

They were inspired to start The Real Taste of Northumberland to showcase the great ingredients that can be found across the county, and give visitors an authentic flavour of the area.

Ken said: “We’ve identified a particular market of people staying in holiday cottages, but we also cater for local people who fancy chilling out and booking their own local fine dining meal in their own home.

“We already have bookings for holiday cottages for the Christmas period and into the New Year, and we’re receiving lots of enquiries about catering for parties.

“We’re really enjoying making Northumberland ingredients the star of the show and introducing as many people as possible to some of the superb tastes we have here.”


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