Events and Groups July/August 2025

Events

Cafe at 4

St. Helen’s Church, Longhorsley

Sunday 20th July, and Sunday 17th August at 4pm

An informal time for all ages.

Tea/coffee/squash/cake/healthy snacks etc (gf available)

Stories - Songs - Action - Crafts - Fun

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Simonside Country Fair - 40th Anniversary

Sunday 10th August from 12 noon at Forestburn Gate

Competitions and further information on Facebook soon 

“Simonside Country Fair”

Lots to see and do, including Wrestling, Pipe Band, Vintage Tractors, Dog Shows, Children’s Competitions and Sports, Fell Race, Sheep Show, lots of stalls and displays.

Entry is by donation on the day.

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Wingates Village Hall

Wingates Village Institute have lots of events planned.

For the Summer months we have:

Coffee Morning on 12th July 10am - 12noon

Wet Felt Workshop on 13th July 10am - 3.30pm

Produce a wet felt landscape, all materials and refreshments included, for details and to book call Julie 01669 620512.

Open Mic night and social night on 19th July 19.30 - 23.00

Come and join us for a relaxed night of music.

Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday 30th August from 12noon until 5pm-ish. Live music and open mic. Licensed bar, tea/coffee, soft drinks, children’s activities. 

£7.50 Adult £5 Child - Includes BBQ sausages supplied by award winning butchers Turnbulls of Alnwick. Salad bar and buns. Veggie option available.

Tickets:  adambell73@live.co.uk  07766 103655

We will also be running some fun activities for children including crafts and circus skills, watch Facebook for further details on this and other events on Facebook.

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Warm Space Coffee Mornings!

The coffee mornings are still going on, every Wednesday in the village hall, 10.00-12.00. Everyone is welcome, come and sit with friends, have a coffee, cheese scones and biscuits. A voluntary contribution of £1 is suggested, but not compulsory. 

We will be closed in August, and reopen 3rd September.

Fire Service: on Wednesday 9th July they will pay a visit with general advice regarding avoiding fires, and keeping safe in the home.

Digital Support: on Wednesday 23rd July volunteers will be available to provide digital support. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and get advice from our expert volunteers. Again everyone is welcome.

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The Longhorsley Ball

Just a reminder that this year’s Longhorsley Ball will be held at Linden Hall Hotel on Saturday 6th December. Tickets are £55pp to include a glass of fizz on arrival, 3 course sit down dinner, entertainment from our fabulous close up magician, and dancing to live music from the wonderful Shakedown, followed by a disco.

It’s always a perfect way to start the festive period, and a great fundraiser for local causes in the village. Tickets are on sale now, so please do get in touch - it would be fantastic to see you there. 

Please contact: Lizzy 07595 909510, Karen 07803 603376, or Clare 07825 291806

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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.

Longhorsley WI

At our next Meeting on Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm we will be addressing a very important subject. Nurse Helen Jones, who now lectures at Newcastle University, will be telling us about basic Life Support and CPR. This is a matter which should concern all of us, so we would be happy to welcome any visitors.

We shall also be finalising arrangements for our role at the Village Fete.

For any information contact: 

Audrey Wiggins, 788692 or  swigginsa@btinternet.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.

In July we meet on the 7th and 14th, and if we decide to continue with two more in July, then members will be notified.

We then have a break during August and restart on the 1st September.

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

Mary Stephenson  788232 

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Christian Vision for Men

The Christian Vision for Men group has monthly breakfasts at the Angler's Arms. Our next breakfasts will be on Saturday 26th July and Saturday 30th August at 8.30am. On these summer mornings, some of the members will be sharing aspects of their Christian lives. The charge for those attending each breakfast is £12 (cash only).

For more information and to book a place, please contact:

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

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Ladies Lunch Group

The next Ladies Lunch will be on the 10th July at the Oaks in Alnwick. The venue on the 13th August will be the Turks Head in Rothbury. Both will be at 12.30pm. Please let me know if you intend to come as this is holiday time so both venues can be busy, and it is important to be able to give the venues numbers. Let me know if you are coming at

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

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The next upcoming walks are:

Monday 7th July: Ross Back Sands, led by Penny  788278.

Thursday 17th July: Elsdon Burn, led by Jacqueline  07816 247702.

Monday 4th August: Wannie Line, led by Tracey  07528 014772.

Thursday 21st August: Fontburn / Greenleighton Quarry, led by Leigh and Neil  07375 131178.

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

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