Events and Groups February 2022
Events
Show the Love
Pub Quiz
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 or a meal out after the walk.
The planned walks for February and March are:
Monday 7th February: Rothbury, led by Sheena & Jan 07801 005634
Thursday 17th February: Bothal, organised by Tracey 07528 014772
Monday 7th March: to be confirmed
Thursday 17th March: Ponteland, organised by Estelle 07803 137279
For more information please contact Sheena & Jan 07801 005634
Wingates Reading Group
Wingates Reading Group are meeting on Zoom again to see us over the winter months.
If you'd like to join or just discuss how it all works then please contact
David Sayer 07952 743448 saydj23@aol.com
All members get to choose a book to add to the list and any book can be included. In recent times we've had sci-fi, crime fiction, history, and a book of essays, so we're happy to read anything.
Over the next few months we'll be reading:
February 10th The Beekeepers Apprentice by Laurie R King, chosen by Roger
March 10th The Warehouse by Rob Hart, chosen by Maureen
St. Helen’s Coffee Morning
PLEASE NOTE: there will NOT be a Coffee Morning on February 5th, but THANK YOU to all who supported the December Coffee Morning and to those who gave raffle prizes and donations for the stall. We raised £115 for St. Helen’s Church.
Mary Stephenson 788232
Longhorsley WI
Happy New Year to all our members! It was good to see 11 of them who were able to get to Dr. Lowry’s talk on ‘Funny Bones & Wisdom Teeth’. He had had a colourful career, initially script-writing for comics such as Dave Allen & the Two Ronnies, before changing tack to qualify in dentistry and medicine and eventually becoming a senior lecturer at Newcastle, an NHS consultant and Director of public health training in the northern region.
At our next meeting on Thursday, 3rd February, in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm we welcome back Isobel Shaw (whose garden we visited at Rothley). She will be giving us the history and an illustrated tour of Marrakesh and the Jardin Majorelle. These 2 acre gardens were started in the 1920s and created over 40 years by French oriental artist, Jacques Majorelle, and contain over 300 plants from 5 continents. The gardens were bought by Yves St Laurent in 1980 to ensure they were preserved.
February also brings back the ‘Show the Love’ event on climate change which last year had Green Hearts adorning the Village Hall. We are planning to hold a craft get-together on Tuesday, 8th February, between 2.30-4.30 for anybody (including non-members) who would like to come along to make their own green heart (any materials) or get further ideas to make a bigger display this year. Please contact Sally Woolley for more information.
We look forward to seeing anyone who would like to join us at either of these get-togethers.
Contact: Marian Chilvers, Secretary 788351
Exercise to Music
We are continuing to exercise in Longhorsley Village Hall on Monday mornings 9.15am to 10.15am. Covid rules for face coverings on entry and social distancing still apply and doors and windows will be open for ventilation. New members are most welcome.
Shirley Forster is our instructor and sessions are in conjunction with Age UK.
Mary Stephenson 788232
Christian Vision for Men
The Christian Vision for Men group has monthly breakfasts at the Angler's Arms. We shall be meeting on Saturday 26th February at 8.30am. Our speaker that morning will be Ben Cadoux-Hudson, minister of St Oswald's, Walkergate, who will speaking on Christian attitudes to abortion. 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
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Coquetdale Group
We meet on the first Monday of each month from September to April at the Jubilee 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.
Feb 7th 7.30pm "Northumberland Wild Flowers" by Jane Austin-Walker.
March 7th 7.30pm "Mink and Water Voles" a talk by Elliot Les.
Contact Conrad Chilvers 788351
Wingates Bridge Club
Wingates Bridge Club continues to meet online every Tuesday at 7.30pm.
We also send out regular tips and puzzles by email.
New members always welcome.
Contact: Neil Fowler 07787 641385 or neildfowler1@aol.com
Longhorsley Playgroup
We would like to thank Margaret and Glyn for donating the very beautiful Christmas tree that we had in the Village Hall.
We didn't want to just throw it away, so we’ve taken it round to the allotment and have started to decorate it with bird cakes, ready for the children to take part in the big garden bird watch.
Remember you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Contact Fiona Leighton for more information on 07522 486910
Toddler Group
Toddler Group runs every Thursday morning in term time from 9.15 to 11.00 in the Village Hall. There are lots of toys, and snacks for both the children and adults…!
All are welcome, no pre-booking required. It’s only £2 per family and we love to welcome new people!
Contact Joanna Reilly on 07739 321737
Junior Football Club
Longhorsley Juniors teams are mostly through the current football season. All the teams are enjoying playing and we have a few age groups who are in with a chance of winning the league. We will update with dates for the final home matches if anyone would like to watch.
We will be starting up an u8s team for next season and are looking for more children who are 7 or 8 before the 31st of August, as well as coaches for this age group. We also have places for the u12 and u11 teams for next season. Anyone interested please get in touch.
The replacement of the clubhouse is well underway. We are hoping to have the timber clad containers on site in March, with a grand opening and end of season awards not long after.
Contact Andrew on 07810 115152 or longhorsleyfc@gmail.com
Local History Society
The History Society held a very successful open meeting in January. Many of our archive documents/photos/maps/artefacts were available to view and found to be very interesting. We hope to repeat this event later this season.
Entry is free this year so don’t miss this opportunity to join our meetings, the next will be on March 8th at 7:30pm.
Contact Derek Knox 788329 derekknox6710@gmail.com