Recently added articles from Morpeth Herald (Morpeth, England):
Always a lesson in this Morpeth garden.
Aug 04, 2008 ... RAIN or shine, school's never out in Morpeth's outdoor classroom. Never to miss a learning opportunity, staff at Abbeyfields First School have set up the facility to teach children about the natural environment. For the past year, the under 5s have spent time ...
Transforming Morpeth's ugly duckling.
Aug 04, 2008 ... THE [pounds sterling]32m transformation of Morpeth's Ugly Duckling shopping arcade is finally under way. And an independent retail analysis has revealed that the town will receive a boost of about [pounds sterling]25m per year as many more shoppers flock to the town. ...
Roadside litter in the bag.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A CAMPAIGN against roadside litter has been launched by the Highways Agency in the North East. Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major 'A' roads as the 'Bag it and Bin it!' initiative gets under way. To encourage people ...
Darcy undressed at Belsay.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Visitors to Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens can enjoy some 19th century extravagance this weekend with costumed dancing from the Arbeau Dancers and witness the spectacle of the dashing Mr Darcy, undressed, at the two-day Regency Picnic. Meeting the character made famous from ...
Cricket in the pink at Morpeth.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A TOP class Borough sporting venue is looking to bowl over the cricket world and public with a range of events. The jewel in the crown at Longhirst Hall will be a Super 6's Shield tournament, with prize money of [pounds sterling]1,000, and it is hoped the competition will become ...
Palmer hero of day for Morpeth.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Alnwick v Morpeth AFTER having three weekends ruined by rain, Morpeth returned to action with a convincing display away at Alnwick. Sunny and humid conditions meant that the home side elected to bat but the visiting bowlers had too much quality on a pitch that had a ...
Last lap for Morpeth running track?
Aug 04, 2008 ... A BID to bring a top class running track to Morpeth could be on the home straight. Castle Morpeth Council and its partners are looking for the final funding for an ambitious project which aims to develop a multi-sport hub for football and athletics and greatly improve existing ...
Wayne's swing can be a blinder.
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW Longhirst Hall pro Wayne Tyrie has a revolutionary teaching method which is sure to prove popular with members and visitors. As a PGA professional for 20 years, he launched his undoubted skills at the official opening of the Connect Effect YoungStar Academy at Longhirst Hall ...
Pont slump against basement boys.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Burnopfield v Ponteland A VERY poor batting performance cost Ponteland as they fell to a disappointing defeat against the bottom side. The visitors won the toss and decided to bat first, but they were soon in trouble as James Ealey and debutant Rubin Giffin were both ...
Basketball aces at Morpeth.
Aug 04, 2008 ... FREE basketball sessions have been organised to keep Morpeth teens occupied during the holidays. Coaches from Newcastle Eagles Community Foundation will be coming to the town every Saturday to pass on their skills. The activities have ...
Learning at Stobhill.
Aug 03, 2008 ... A NEW learning facility in a Morpeth community offers residents the chance to develop key skills on their doorstep. A learndirect service is now being delivered at the Stobhill Info Shop on Shields Road, which adds to the existing provision in Pegswood and Lynemouth. ...
Morpeth to mark Hiroshima Day.
Aug 03, 2008 ... A MOVING peace ceremony will be held in Morpeth to mark Hiroshima Day. The short memorial service will take place in the Amnesty Peace Garden of Morpeth Chantry to commemorate the dropping of an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It is ...
Palace trip reward for workers.
Aug 03, 2008 ... HELPING to keep administration ticking over smoothly at Castle Morpeth is all in a day's work for Maureen Liddell and Elaine Scrowther, but a visit to Buckingham Palace was a right royal treat. The two Council support workers have spent the last 30 years organising paperwork for ...
Morpeth holiday play day.
Aug 03, 2008 ... SCHOOL holiday blues will be wiped away with a creative play day in Carlisle Park. A host of activities will be laid on next week as part of the national Playday scheme, which celebrates children's right to play and encourages them to get out and have fun. The free event takes ...
Time to speak up.
Aug 03, 2008 ... POST Office customers have been urged to have their say on branch closures. The Post Office is planning to shut 2,500 outlets nationwide as part of a Network Change Programme. In Castle Morpeth, branches at Mitford, Church Walk and North Broomhill are scheduled to ...
Star pupils shine at top venue.
Aug 02, 2008 ... STAR pupils from Morpeth have taken centre stage at a top North East music venue. Youngsters from St Robert's First School showed off their singing and dancing skills in a Live Life To The Full extravaganza at The Sage, Gateshead. The classmates were invited to the ...
Morpeth Cadets to jump with Red Devils.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THREE Morpeth Army Cadets are to parachute with the famous Red Devils to help raise money for charity. The tandem jump is in aid of injured service personnel from Afghanistan, Iraq and other theatres where the British Armed Forces have been deployed. Cadet Staff ...
Ponteland flats battle lost.
Aug 02, 2008 ... AN application for 54 new sheltered flats on the former Ponteland Auction Mart site has been given-the-go-ahead to the dismay of local objectors. Planning Inspector John Gillis ruled that the development proposed by Golden Living, which also includes a warden flat, guest suite, ...
Plans in the pipeline.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THE following planning applications have been deposited with Castle Morpeth Council and can be inspected at the One Stop Shop, at Bridge Street, Morpeth, or at www.castlemorpeth.gov.uk. Any objections or comments should be sent to Planning Services Unit, Longhirst Hall, Longhirst, Morpeth, ...
Sponsors delighted by awards.
Aug 02, 2008 ... NORTHUMBERLAND Business Service Ltd chiefs said this week they were delighted to be sponsoring the Northumberland Business Awards 2008, which are being organised by Northeast Press. Northumberland Business Service Ltd has been involved in supporting business start-up and growth ...