On Monday August 30, The Glendale Show 2010 will be taking place two miles south of Wooler at the showfield. The show begins at 9am and features a variety of events occurring throughout the day.
This is the 118th Glendale Show and it is set to be a show to remember. At heart, this a country show where the livestock and equine classes and the Horticultural and Industrial Sections together attract hundreds of entries. People prepare their sheep and their shallots and their sweet peas. They prepare and polish their cattle and their courgettes, their ponies and potatoes.
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We’re at the Birdfair 2010 this weekend! (20 Aug –22 Aug ). Described as the birdwatcher’s Glastonbury, Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation.
Come and see us in Marquee 1 / Stand No. 53, 54 – our stand is called ‘Birdwatching Northumberland’ – to discover the wildlife opportunities that await you in the beautiful county of Northumberland. Pick up free guides and leaflets, including the official Northumberland holiday and short breaks guide.
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This weekend (Sat 11 Aug) be sure to spectate (or even participate) at the Alnmouth Raft Race 2010! This is the 18th annual raft race taking place on the River Aln.
There are two fancy dress races this year, the first is the junior race and begins at 1.30pm, and the second is the senior race which begins an hour later at 2.30pm.
The senior race starts from the A1068 bridge into Alnmouth and ends where the river reaches the North Sea. Spectators are welcome to watch from the path along the waters edge. The junior race starts from the harbour.
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Outdoors Northumberland, the county’s activity providers will be showcasing Northumberland’s wide array of outdoor activities this autumn during the first Outdoors Northumberland Festival.
Running from 25th September to 17th October, the festival will include a range of outdoor events provided by members of the Outdoors Northumberland network, allowing residents and visitors to get out into the great outdoors and perhaps try a new activity.
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Be sure to visit The Palace Green Pavillion, Berwick-upon-Tweed between 16th – 20th August 2010 to participate in the ‘Taster of the Arts and Crafts’ event. There’s something for everyone, with a mixture of demonstrations and workshops taking place between 16th – 20th August 2010.
The event contains displays of local artisans’ work and the workshops are tasters of local art and craft courses which can be enrolled on during the event.
It’s only £1 entry and workshops are individually priced. This is a fundraising event with the money made going into the refurbishment of The Palace Green Pavillion.
Further information can be found on the Berwick Advertiser website.
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On Monday August 30, The Glendale Show 2010 will be taking place two miles south of Wooler at the showfield. The show begins at 9am and features a variety of events occurring throughout the day.
