Branton Lakes Winter Scenes
It’s been wet and very windy recently but a walk around Branton Lakes during a brief sunny spell showed up some beautiful scenes.
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Merry Christmas 2019
Merry Christmas!
Well, we’ve had a few cold and frosty mornings recently: certainly enough to get me in the Christmas spirit, as they remind me of my favourite Christmas Carol, ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’. And we’ve only just passed the midwinter point of the shortest, and darkest day. Things can only get brighter!
Ingram Fireworks Fun 2019!
Fireworks fun at Ingram Village
Following the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, King James I introduced the ‘Observance of 5th November Act’, an enforced annual public day of thanksgiving. Despite being repealed in 1859, the celebration has continued with enthusiasm throughout the UK. So last night – exactly 414 years after the failed plot – Ingram Village celebrated in its own community-centred style at Ingram Village Hall.
Ingram Cafe Music Sessions
The second of the monthly Ingram Cafe Music Sessions took place on Saturday 31 August 2019.
There was live music from 5pm to 8pm with local musicians: young and old alike. Hot and cold drinks were available, as well as local beers, some great-tasting beef stew, and other hot and cold foods.
Powburn Show 2019 success
2019 success!
WELL DONE to everyone on the Powburn Show Comnmittee and to all the other people behind the scenes who have worked so hard over the past year to make create a Powburn Show 2019 success!
The weather was great, the people were fun, the food was delicious, the crafts were so skilful, the…well, the list goes on!
Glendale Festival 2019
Glendale Festival Wooler 20-21 July 2019
Did you get to the Glendale Festival in Wooler last weekend?
If not, you missed a treat. There was dancing in the street, live music throughout the day(s), children’s entertainment, street food…and so much more!
Poppy Time
Poppy Time in Breamish Valley
This is a bit overdue, as the poppies are beginning to fade now – but weren’t they beautiful along the Breamish Valley this year?
George Blyth: postman-photographer
Breamish Valley photographer
George Blyth was an enthusiastic photographer. He took numerous photographs of people, places and events in the Breamish Valley.