Events and Groups December 2024

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.

Friendly Crafters (formerly Embroidery Group)

The embroidery group was formed 25 years ago, in 1999, to fulfil a project to create the Millennium Embroidery which hangs in the Village Hall. Over the past 25 years the focus of the group has changed and it is felt that the time is now right for a ‘rebranding’.

After much discussion and voting the group has chosen to now be known as Longhorsley Friendly Crafters. We hope this new title reflects that whilst we do embroidery, we also knit, crochet, sew, quilt, do tapestry, lace making and anything else which can be classed as a needlecraft.

We welcome new members and anyone wishing to learn a new skill to join us on the first Friday of each month (not January) from 2pm - 4pm in Longhorsley Village Hall.

For further information contact Val Douglas on 07483 233074.

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Art Group

The Art Group will meet on the 13th December, and then again on the 10th and 24th January.

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Longhorsley WI

Our Paper Crafting evening produced some wonderful flowers, even from those of us who were unsure at the beginning. It was particularly enjoyable to share it with one new Member and two visitors.

Our next Meeting, on Thursday 5th December, will be our Christmas Quiz night when we will also hear from the Members who attended the afternoon WI Carol Service at Newcastle Cathedral.

On Thursday 2nd January we will be holding our Cinema night.

For any information please contact:

Audrey Wiggins on 01670 788692 or swigginsa@btinternet.com

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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 9th December: Christmas walk with lunch at the Turks Head in Rothbury, led by Sheena and Jan

Monday 6th January, Thursday 16th January: TBC

New walkers are always welcome. For more information please contact Sheena & Jan 07801 005634

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Ladies Lunch Group

The next Ladies Lunch will be on the 5th December at Linden Hall 12.30pm. If you wish to book for this please let me know as soon as possible as the meal has to be ordered in advance.

The January Lunch will be on the 16th January at the Shoulder of Mutton at 12.30pm. Please let me know if you intend to come to either or both at

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

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Keep Fit Class

We continue to exercise in the Village Hall on Monday mornings, between 9.15 and 10.15am. New members are most welcome.

We will take a break from the 16th December and resume again on the 6th January 2025.

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

Mary Stephenson 788232

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St. Helen’s Coffee Morning

Our next Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 7th December at 10am in St. Helen’s Church.

Raffle and stall as usual and all are welcome to come and enjoy a relaxing coffee with friends.

PLEASE NOTE There will not be a Coffee Morning in January.

Mary Stephenson 788232

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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 £4 is charged. Doors open at 7pm with tea and coffee available for a small donation.

Monday 2nd December at 7.30pm: Jan Wood will talk about his times “From an Apprentice Gardener to Head Gardener at Lilburn Tower”.

Monday 6th January at 7.30pm: Penny Ford and Richard Thompson will talk about “Life on the Track” - The Aln Valley railway and its involvement in encouraging wildlife along its route.

Contact Conrad Chilvers 788351.

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