Events and Groups December 2023

Events

Saturday 2nd December at 2pm – Christmas Get Together

Come and have some fun and try your hand at making a festive wreath.

Materials will be supplied, or bring your own to personalise your wreath.

Teas/Coffees, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine.

Places are limited so make sure to book - £25 pp

Contact: Anne Peat  07876 475536

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The Northumbrian Language Society

Yule Meet

Saturday 9th December from 2-4pm, Morpeth Chantry

Listen to Morpeth poet Eileen Beers 

See winning performances from competitions earlier this year 

Enjoy the ‘Whae’s tellin hoafies’ competition

Recite a favourite piece of your own

Seasonal refreshments, raffle with Northumbrian Christmas presents.

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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.

Art Group

Longhorsley Art Group took part in the King Lear Prize competition this year. This is a national competition for both amateur and more experienced artists. There were over 6000 entries and we have been told the standard of work was exceptionally high.

Unfortunately we were not prize winners, but had great fun creating a wide range of art works, from wood carving to fused glass, drawings, paintings, printing and collage.

If you would like to join us, we meet on the second and fourth Fridays each month from 2pm in the Village Hall. There will be only one meeting in December, on the 8th December, then again on the 12th and 26th January.

Val Douglas

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Longhorsley Local History Society

The History Society were all at sea for our last meeting on 14th November.

We were delighted to welcome 4 members of The Friends of LV50 to tell us all about this historic lightship. It was one of many floating lighthouses stationed on particularly dangerous rock areas, mainly around the south coast. Built in 1879, LV50 is one of only 3 remaining of the original ships and is now moored in Blyth Harbour where it welcomes visitors, groups and school parties to learn about the ship and life on board for the crew.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 9th January and will be an open evening where we will display items from our collection of the village history and be showing videos of events in the village.

The Village Hall will be open from 6.30pm. Admission is free, so why not come along and learn a little bit more about our lovely village, all welcome.

Penny Ford 

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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.

The next upcoming walks are:

Monday 11th December: Christmas walk with lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton, led by Sheena and Jan

Thursday 18th January: Alnmouth, led by Keren

New walkers are always welcome. 

For more information please contact  Sheena & Jan  07801 005634

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Christian Vision for Men

The Christian Vision for Men group normally has monthly breakfasts at the Angler's Arms. In December, however, we always have a Christmas dinner, and this year it is on Tuesday 12th December at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at the Angler's Arms. The charge is £26 for 2 courses and £30 for 3 courses. If you wish to come, please book by Thursday 30th November.

Our next breakfast will be on Saturday 27th January at 8.30am. Our speaker that morning will be Geoff Brown, North East worker for Scripture Union, who will be talking about his work with young people. The charge for those attending the breakfast is £11.

For more information and to book a place, please contact 

Jim Cockburn  01670 510130 jim.cockburn@btinternet.com 

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Longhorsley WI

Disappointingly, we had to cancel our November Meeting, due to the wet weather, but hope to re-arrange the Craft Evening early next Year.

In December we will be having our Christmas Lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton, and on Thursday 4th January at 7.30pm we will be entertained by Northumbrian Singer and Photographer Andy Craig.

Visitors are always welcome.

Contact: Audrey Wiggins on 788692 or swigginsa@btinternet.com

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Embroidery Group

The next meeting is on the 1st December. There will be no meeting in January, the next one being on the 2nd February.

Val Douglas

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Ladies Lunch Group

The Ladies Lunch Group’s next outing will be to Linden Hall on the 14th December at 12.30pm. If you wish to attend this, there is a requirement to pre-order, and the choices must be returned to Linden Hall by the 5th December.

If you require a menu then please contact  francesmurphy48@gmail.com and copy to  olivelight72@gmail.com 

The January lunch will be at the Shoulder of Mutton on the 16th January at 12.30pm. Please email  francesmurphy48@gmail.com confirming your wish to come.

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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 £5 is charged. Doors open at 7pm with tea and coffee available for a small donation.

4th December at 7.30 pm: Lee Rankin will give an illustrated talk “Wilding West Chevington - from excavators to pollinators, a nature recovery journey”.

8th January at 7.30pm: Phil Hanmer will give an illustrated talk on “Islands on the Edge” - St Kilda and the Western Islands.

Contact Conrad Chilvers  788351 

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Keep Fit Class

Meet in the Village Hall - Monday mornings between 9.15 and 10.15am. Our aim is to have fun while exercising. New members are welcome.

We will take a break from the 18th December and resume again on the 8th January 2024.

Shirley Forster is our Instructor and we are supported by Age U.K.

Mary Stephenson  788232 

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Longhorsley Baby & Toddler Group

Come along on a Thursday morning for a play, some snacks and crafts, and to make new friends! A great way to get to know other local parents and grandparents. 

Our last session of 2023 will be on Thursday 21st December and we’re excited to say that will also be our Christmas Party! So come along for this extra fun session. We’ll start again on Thursday 11th January. 

Follow our Facebook page for updates, or contact me anytime!

Joanna Reilly  07739 321737

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