Events and Groups September 2021

Longhorsley Village Hall

We are ready to welcome many of the groups back in September.

To safeguard Hall users we’ve had a full professional Covid clean of the building by AFR Carpet Cleaning, and group organisers have agreed to ensure all areas and equipment used by them will be cleaned after use.

We also recommend that masks are worn indoors before and after sessions, safe distances are maintained throughout and hand sanitisers are regularly used.

We want you to feel safe while you enjoy meeting up with friends and neighbours again.
Back to top

Events

Groups

More details about all groups are in the Groups Supplement that was distributed with this edition of the newsletter - extra copies are available on the Back Copies page.

Longhorsley WI

Twelve members (plus one potential) enjoyed a pleasant picnic lunch in the Old Church Wood at the beginning of August. We caught up with Federation news and prospective events before catching up with each others’ news. Again, the weather was kind to us - shame about the flying ants and Elaine’s ankle accident, though!

Our first meeting back in Longhorsley Village Hall will be on Thursday, 2nd September, at 7.30 pm. We have no speaker arranged so that we can have a pleasant social night - in reality - after such a long time apart.

We will adhere to the social distancing Guidelines set out by the Village Hall committee so please wear a mask to enter the Hall and also make use of the hand sanitisers provided.

Perhaps you could also bring along your red wool and knitting needles and knit poppies whilst you chat! Instruction can be given, if required. We will be able to catch up on how many have been produced and whether we need to step up production to make a display!

Please feel free to come along and join us (with or without poppies).

Marian Chilvers, Secretary 788351
Back to top

Exercise to Music

Whilst we have enjoyed exercising outside when the weather has been favourable, now that the Village Hall has reopened we will meet there on Monday mornings at 9.15am starting on Monday 6th September. Covid rules for face coverings on entry and social distancing still apply. Sessions are in conjunction with Age U.K. - our instructor is Shirley Forster.

Mary Stephenson 788232
Back to top

Longhorsley Playgroup

Playgroup are now open Mondays10:30am till 6pm, Tue/Wed/Thur 7:30am till 6pm and Fridays 7:30am till 1:30pm.

At the beginning of the summer holidays we had a team meeting with all the children about what they would like to do over the summer. I think we have managed to tick everything off their very long list from going on a cow hunt, making giant bubbles, having a teddy bears’ picnic and even a pony morning. We have had the best summer ever. Thank you everyone for making it amazing.

Remember you can follow all of playgroups adventures by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

We try and post as many updates as we can so you can see what we are up too.

Contact Fiona Leighton for more information on 07522 486910
Back to top

Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Coquetdale Group

We meet on the first Monday of each month from September to April at the Jublee Hall, Rothbury. Outings/visits are organised in the summer months. Guests are very welcome and a fee of £3 is charged. Doors open at 7pm with tea and coffee available for a small donation.

September 6th at 7.30pm: Northumberland IFCA, "Securing the Right Balance Post Brexit in Our District for Inshore Fisheries, and the Marine Environment." An illustrated talk by Mike Hardy Chief Executive NIFCA. (Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority)

October 4th at 7.30pm: "Clangers in Space and Time." An illustrated talk by Phil Hanmer. An update on his Northumberland Goldeneye project.

Contact Conrad Chilvers 788351
Back to top

Christian Vision for Men

The Christian Vision for Men group is back having its monthly breakfasts at the Angler's Arms again, now that lockdown restrictions have eased.

We shall be meeting on Saturday 25th September at 8.30am. Our speaker that morning will be Chris Friend, pastor of Alnwick Baptist Church, who will be speaking on pastoring through the pandemic. The charge for those attending is £9.

For more information and to book a place, please contact Jim Cockburn 01670 510130 jim.cockburn@btinternet.com
Back to top

Walking Group

There will be no organised car sharing and we will meet at the start point of each walk as specified by the walk leader. There will be no organised pub lunch after the walk, however where suitable there may be the option of a picnic lunch.

The walks are usually 4 to 6 miles long and it’s a good idea to bring a drink and energy snack on the walk.

The planned walks for July and August are:

Monday 6th September: Acklington, organised by Penny 788278.

Thursday 16th September: Harbottle and Drake Stone, organised by Jan and Sheena 07801 005634.

Monday 4th October: Powburn, organised by Leigh and Neil 787115.

For more information please contact Jan & Sheena 07801 005634
Back to top

New Groups