by Wendy Pattison
wendy.pattison@northumberland.gov.uk – Tel. 07779 983072
And also on Facebook: Cllr Wendy Pattison
County Councillor Report (Jul 2021)
volunteering
Poppy Galore
Still time for more poppy galore
Have you joined in with the knit/crochet a poppy for Remembrance Day 2021?
The project – instigated by Hedgeley Women’s Institute – has already inspired several people to have a go at knitting or crocheting woollen poppies to be displayed in the Powburn Community Garden, near the Breamish Valley War Memorial, for the Remembrance Day 2021.
Remembrance Day Poppies
Message from Hedgeley WI
Knitted/crocheted poppies
I know that November is a long way off, but this is one thing we can plan for.
Log Bank LANTRA Training
LANTRA Training at Wooler Log Bank
[Credit: Images are © Kate Thick 2020 and used with permission]
The Northumberland Log Bank owes its continuing success to the help of several willing volunteers.
Of course, proper training of people who volunteer to cut and remove logs is essential. And yesterday (Saturday 10 October 2020), three volunteers undertook LANTRA training in safe chainsaw use and crosscutting. Lantra is an awarding body for land-based industries in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Log Bank Collections Continue
Log Bank collections nearby
[All images © Kate Thick 2020. Used with permission.]
While life has been difficult for everyone over the past few months during the lockdown, people experiencing fuel poverty continued to benefit from the services of the Northumberland Log Bank. Operating out of Wooler and Haydon Bridge, their services are invaluable to many residents in north Northumberland and in west Northumberland/Tynedale.
Planning Powburn Show 2021
Planning NOW for the Powburn Show 2021!
As most local people know, the Powburn Show is the first of the annual Cheviot Sheep & Horticultural Shows. But, of course, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it had to be cancelled this year, along with all other country fayres (including the Ingram Show).
Coronavirus Advice for Everyone
Latest coronavirus advice
Please consult the official sources for the latest advice from the UK Government:
Local help
Breamish Hall CLOSED
Following yesterday’s recommendations from the Government regarding COVID-19 and the need to minimise social interaction, the Breamish Hall Committee has made the decision to close the Breamish Hall as from today 17 March 2020 until further notice.
Coronavirus Help
Community Help (Coronavirus/COVID-19)
We take the welfare of all residents extremely seriously.
The greatest concern is for elderly and vulnerable people in our community, many of whom may be self-isolating due to ongoing health issues.
With this in mind, the community has formed a group of local volunteers to help ANYONE who needs assistance.
Log Bank Growth
Northumberland Log Bank Growth
Readers of this website will likely be aware of the Log Bank at Wooler that serves the people of north Northumberland.
Well, Kate Thick (Founding Trustee) of the Northumberland Log Bank project has been in touch with the exciting news that the log bank has now grown to include a site at Haydon Bridge that serves west Northumberland/Tynedale.