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 Despite being repealed in 1859, the celebration has continued with enthusiasm throughout the UK.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.
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.
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!
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!
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 was an enthusiastic photographer. He took numerous photographs of people, places and events in the Breamish Valley.
So, that’s almost another year completed. Phew! Where did it go? Did you manage to stay on top of your New Year resolutions (still a few weeks to go, of course). Or maybe you didn’t bother.
Anyway, whether you did or you didn’t, I hope you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 2018!
So much has happened in our local community over the past year. So much for us to be grateful for.
May Wilson (Hedgeley Parish Council) has sent the following information today.
No doubt you’ll have seen the wonderful Christmas Tree in the Powburn Community Garden (pictured above and below).
