Events and Groups November 2021

Events

Groups

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

Walking Group

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.

Where suitable there may be the option of a picnic lunch.

The planned walks for November and December are:

Monday 1st November: Wansbeck Riverside Park to Cambois, 6.5 miles, organised by David 772225.
Thursday 18th November: Rothbury Carriageways, organised by Leigh and Neil 787115.

Thursday 9th December: Christmas walk (TBC), organised by Sheena and Jan 07801 005634.

For more information please contact Jan & Sheena 07801 005634
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Local History Society

Tuesday 9th November at 7:30pm in Longhorsley Village Hall.
Forget the latest James Bond, listen to the tales of escape and evasion undertaken by Major Bill Potts and Captain Bobbie Beasley in WW2.
The talk will be by Major Chester Potts. Free entry, all welcome.

Contact Derek Knox 788329 derekknox6710@gmail.com
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Exercise to Music

We are back in action keeping fit in the Village Hall on Monday mornings, 9:15am to 10:15 am. Covid rules for face coverings on entry and social distancing still apply and doors and windows will be open for ventilation. Sessions are in conjunction with Age UK - our instructor is Shirley Forster.

Mary Stephenson 788232
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Longhorsley WI

At our October meeting we welcomed 2 visitors and 14 members who enjoyed a scenic tour around the west coast of Norway, courtesy of Carol Burnett. She demonstrated the variety of building styles and materials used in a range of buildings from cottages to cathedrals.

On Thursday 4th November at 7.30 pm we hope to welcome Nick Johnson from the Veteran Tree Project Northumbria. The aim of this project is to identify, map and celebrate ‘Ancient, veteran, heritage and notable trees’ across the regions of Newcastle, N. Tyneside and Northumberland. By so doing the project will help to conserve and protect these trees for generations to come - to enjoy the pleasure and benefits that they provide. Please join us, if you are interested.

On Saturday 6th November we will be ‘planting’ our poppies around the Village Green for Remembrance Day and would be grateful for your help. Please meet on the Green at around 10.30am. There is a box in the Village Hall for any further completed poppies until Friday, 5th. Many thanks!

Any information, please contact Marian Chilvers, Secretary 788351
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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 27th November at 8.30am.
Our speaker that morning will be John Inglis-Jones, who will speaking on "Cutting Loose from the Corporate Sector", looking at poverty in the north-east and how churches can help. 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
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Bible Club

The weekly Bible Club for children of first school age will recommence in the side hall at Longhorsley Mission at 6pm on Friday 12th November.
Contact Ian Pagan 788263
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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.

November 1st at 7.30pm: The Northumberland River Trust, the River Coquet and Caistron - a talk by Steve Lowe.

December 6th at 7.30pm. "Benshaw Moor, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve"- a talk by Duncan Hutt.

Contact Conrad Chilvers 788351
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