Riding Mill Carole Craig-Gilby A very cold and wet May is upon us but slowly we are opening –On 17th May Coffee (still social distance) is happening once again in the Parish Hall, “The 60s 80s who cares “exercise classes by Linda Sheppard will recommence that week too. Carpet Bowls Club is meeting again from Monday 17th, with limited numbers at this stage. Excited to announce that Hope Yoga’ RETURNS with Calming evening yoga every Wednesday from 19th May at 6.45p.m - the best way to let go of your day! (Main Village hall) and a NEW introduction to Yoga 6-week series for complete beginners, starting Thursday 20th at 10.30a.m. Millennium Hall. Both classes run for 1 hour. Clare would be so happy to see you on the mat -and in person! All welcome but please be aware spaces are limited. If you require any further details or wish to book; www.hope-yoga.com or Clare on 07956407905. Clare would be so happy to see you on the mat -and in person! All welcome but please be a
A North Tyne accountancy firm has organised a walk to raise money to highlight the impact Coronavirus has had on mental health. TyneRede Accountancy, which is based in Bellingham, will take to the road for 24 hours on June 11 to raise money for mental health charity MIND. Sarah Little, one of the accountants at the firm who is organising the walk with practice administrator Emma Watson, said: “It was managing director Chris Gillie’s idea and it is really just to highlight the impact that coronavirus has had on mental health. “It’s also to celebrate the community and how our community has helped everyone to get through the pandemic.”
Newcastle United footballer Jermaine Jenas meets young footballers on the astroturf at Prudhoe High School back in 2005. Less than two years earlier, the facility had been opened by Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given. 10 years ago All aboard: For the first time in over 50 years, a a railway carriage arrived at Bellingham station. The first of two 1957 Mark 1 carriages was delivered to the village s Heritage Centre, and was placed on the tracks. Sad day: Allendale s only bank was closing its doors for good. The Lloyds TSB branch was the last survivor in a village which previously had three banks. 25 years ago Big circulation: Back in 1996, the Hexham Courant claimed to reach over 51,000 people ever week, during an era before online publishing and social media were at the heart of everyday life.
TWO Northumberland companies are preparing to battle it out against businesses from across the UK ahead of the Amazon backed Rural Business Awards final, due to take place today. Ingram Valley Farm will represent Alnwick and Northumbrian Flowers will represent Hexham in the Best Rural Diversification Project category in this year’s final, which is taking place virtually. Ingram Valley Farm works alongside Northumberland Estates, Northumberland National Park, Natural England and Historic England to protect the area s history-rich landscape under a National Pilot Heritage Partnership Agreement. Speaking ahead of the final, Rebecca Wilson, of Ingram Valley Farm, said: “We’re very excited to be in the running for a Rural Business Award.
North East byelaws overview
North East byelaws apply to anyone fishing with a rod and line for salmon, trout, coarse fish, eels, smelt and lamprey in all freshwater fisheries.
See the national rod fishing byelaws for rules that cover the whole country.
The North East is divided into 2 byelaw areas – Northumbria and Yorkshire.
Northumbria byelaw area
This area covers all waters within river catchments in England that flow into the North Sea northwards from Boulby Craggs, Staithes (near Whitby). It does not include the River Tweed or any of its tributaries.
Principal river catchments include the Tees, Wear, Tyne, Blyth, Wansbeck, Aln and Coquet.