Events and Groups May 2024

Saturday 4th May, 10 - 11.30am: Charity Coffee Morning - join us in the bar for a hot drink, some beautiful bakes and a chat. Drinks and bakes require a cash donation. Any bakes / donations are welcome.

Sunday 5th, 12th & 19th May, 6.30 - 8.30pm: Three week Knitting Workshop, £60 for 3 sessions. Includes free tea and coffee throughout the workshops. Cash payment on booking.

Saturday 25th May, 6pm: Auction Fundraiser. Bid on lots of items! Bidding starts at 7pm. Cash only on the night.

Separately, also on 25th May: El Classico - Classic Car Open Day, 12 noon - 3pm. A free event to launch the new development on the park.

2024 Open Gardens

Bookings: scan the QR code, or www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk/open-gardens-2024

Sunday 26th May: Hedgeley Hall

Saturday 1st June: Whitton Grange Fizz & Jazz

Saturday 15th June: Ilderton Glebe Fizz & Jazz

Sunday 23rd June: Lesbury Village

Saturday 29th June: Longhoughton Village

Wingates Village Hall

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Groups

More details about all groups are in the Groups Supplement that was distributed with the September 2021 edition of the newsletter.
Extra copies are available on the Back Copies page.

Keep Fit Class

We continue to exercise in the Village Hall on Monday mornings, between 9.15 and 10.15am. Our aim is to have fun while exercising and new members are most welcome.

Please note we will NOT meet on the Bank Holidays 6th and 27th May.

Shirley Forster is our Instructor and sessions are in conjunction with Age UK.

Mary Stephenson 788232

Longhorsley WI

Our next meeting, on Thursday 2nd May, will be our AGM but we will also be celebrating our 40th Birthday. We restarted in 1984 and held meetings in St Helen's Church and Linden Hall before moving to the Village Hall after it was built.

Apart from our Village, we have Members from Netherwitton, Swarland and Longframlington, as well as three who have relocated to Rothbury, Widdrington and New Hartley and who are still travelling to meetings.

For any information contact:

Audrey Wiggins, Secretary on 788692 or swigginsa@btinternet.com

Christian Vision for Men

The Christian Vision for Men group has monthly breakfasts at the Angler's Arms. Our next breakfast will be on Saturday 25th May at 8.30am. Our speaker that morning will be Paul Gask, who is regional worker for Christian Vision for Men. Paul is always a popular speaker when he comes to our meetings. The charge for those attending the breakfast is £11 (cash only).

For more information and to book a place, please contact

Jim Cockburn on 01670 510130 or jim.cockburn@btinternet.com

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.

Our April walk from Wooler Common was very bracing in the wet and windy weather, so unfortunately no pictures were taken as our hands were frozen!

The next upcoming walks are:

Monday 6th May: Ponteland, led by Estelle 07803 137279

Thursday 16th May: TBC

Monday 3rd June: Penshaw, led by Sheena and Jan.

New walkers are always welcome.

For more information please contact Sheena & Jan 07801 005634

Longhorsley Local History Society

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 14th May in the Village Hall, 7 for 7.30pm. Refreshments available from 7pm.

Our speaker is a local author, Jen Teulon, on the History of the Howick Bathing House.

Like many of us, Jen became interested in the Bathing House after passing it on the coastal footpath, and later stayed in it with her family. She began to research the history of the Bathing House, its origins, uses and occupants. She gathered so much information that she has been able to publish her findings as an informative and well illustrated book.

Come along and hear all about this local landmark. All are welcome, admission is free.

Penny Ford

Longhorsley Village Hall Baby & Toddler Group

Join us every Thursday morning, 9.15 - 11.15am, for a play, chat and snacks. Only £2 per child (under 6 months free). Everyone is welcome! No booking necessary. Follow our Facebook page for updates.

Can you help?

We are looking for new people to take over the running of the group, now our own “toddlers” are at school! Please contact Joanna Reilly for an informal chat, so we can keep this important community group going.

Ladies Lunch Group

The May Ladies Lunch will be at the Snowy Owl, Cramlington, at 12.30pm on the 15th May. Could those intending to come please let me know at

francesmurphy48@gmail.com, and copy to olivelight72@gmail.com

St. Helen’s Coffee Morning

Our next Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 4th May at 10am in St. Helen’s Church. There will be a raffle, and stall as usual. All are welcome.

Mary Stephenson 788232

Longhorsley Juniors Football Club

As the season draws to a close, the Longhorsley Juniors Football Club is celebrating another successful year, with two of their teams clinching league titles.

The club will host its annual end-of-year BBQ and awards ceremony on Friday, 7th June, on the common from 5pm till 9pm. There will be raffle prices to help raise funds for the club.

Additionally, the club is seeking to establish an under-6 team for the upcoming season and is calling for interested children and adults to get involved. For more information, please reach out to Andrew at 07810 115152 or Freya at 07841 536797.