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Published 27 August 2008
THE Acomb wives’ group joined the Women’s Institute at its meeting last Wednesday. Together they enjoyed a talk about the history of Waitrose supermarket and its charitable foundation.JUDGING has taken place for Acomb in Bloom. The judges said they were very pleased with what they saw, and the winners will be announced later next month.MEMBERS of St John Lee, Warden with Newbrough and Haltwhistle parishes spent last Saturday at Alnmouth Friary for the annual parish quiet day.PARISH council members will make a site visit to Chapel Close on Wednesday, September 3, at the start of its meeting. Residents of the close have expressed concern about trees blocking the road. The matter will then be discussed at the meeting. THE embroiderers’ guild has booked the village hall this weekend for a workshop with an African theme. Members will create new art works during the weekend, and anyone interested is invited to drop in between 10am and 4pm tomorrow or Sunday to have a look. The guild welcomes new members.
Bantams turn show into a real squawker
Published 27 August 2008
BLUETONGUE may have kept the sheep away this year, but Blanchland organisers maintained the animal categories with a brand new poultry class.
Results
Published 27 August 2008
Terriers (open). Border type dog: 1, D. Marr (Scout); 2, S. Walling (Alfie); 3, Wallen (Cornet). Border type bitch: 1, Wanless (Minnie). Border type pup: 1, Golding (Star); 2, Todd (Lola); 3, Carlass (Riley). Lakeland type dog: 1, A. Wood (Red); 2, M. Bowman (Mac); 3, W. Finley (Sam). Lakeland type bitch: 1, R. Stiff (Jen); 2, R. Stiff (Judy); 3, A. Ridley (Becky). Lakeland type pup: 1, W. Spurr (Twist); 2, W. Adams (Nell); 3, S. Bowdon (Mac). Jack Russell dog: 1, R. Stiff (Flint); 2, D. Scott (Billy); 3, D. Wood (Nobby). Jack Russell bitch: 1, D. Scott (Beck; 2, R. Stiff (Nelly); 3, D. Wood (Sally). Jack Russell pup: 1, D. Scott (Clyoe); 2, D. Scott (Bonnie). Crossbred dog: 1, R. Stiff (Tank); 2, A. Wood (Max); 3, J. Tulip (Max). Crossbred bitch: 1, R. Stiff (Pagan); 2, S. Hall (Millie); 3, S. Walling (Bracken). Pair of terriers: 1, R. Stiff (Flint and Kelly); 2, D. Marr (Scout and Rhea); 3, Sugars (Daisy and Dixie). Veteran terrier: 1, Wanless (Trixie); 2, Murphy (Gem); 3, Little (Abigail).Miscellaneous. Children’s pet: 1, Niamh Little (Abigail); 2, Tally Wood (Goose); 3, Reegan Kaye (Flint). Pedigree pet: 1, Niamh Little (Abigail); 2, Siana Sanders (Bonny); 3, Ann Quarrie (Ansha). Gun dog: 1, J. Angus (Garsor); 2, D. Joyce (Becks); 3, J. Pratt (Freddie). Crossbred dog or bitch: 1, C. Reed (Gypsy); 2, Loren Cook (Bliss); 3, Niamh Kelly Harvey.Show jumping. Novice pony: 1, Tara Kate Tordoff; 2, Becki Woodhouse; 3, Charlotte Tailford. Intermediate pony: 1, Roxanne Carson; 2, Mary Craney; 3, Becki Woodhouse. Open pony: 1, Mary Craney; 2, Katie Brown; 3, Angus Tailford.Gymkana (Lead rein classes). Bending race: 1, Abigail Foster; 2, Connor Nixon; 3, John Harris. Potato race: 1, Connor Nixon; 2, Abigail Foster; 3, Hannah Pigg. Obstacle race: 1, Conner Nixon; 2, Hannah Pigg; 3, John Harris. Flag race: 1, Hannah Pigg; 2, Connor Nixon; 3, John Harris. Musical ride: 1, Ben Yates; 2, James Yates. Hard feather bantam. Spangle male of female: 1 & 2, John Rodgers. Pile/wheaton or partridge female: 1 & 2, John Rodgers; 3, Steve Emmott. Pile or black red male: 1, John Rodgers; 2, Steve Emmott. AOC old English game male: 1, John Rodgers. old English game female: 1, 2 & 3, John Rodgers . Modern male or female: 1 & 2, John Rodgers.Soft feather bantam classes. Self-coloured Wyandotte male or female: 1, T. and R. Addison; 2, D. and C. Ash. AOC Wyandotte male or female: 1, D. and C. Ash; 2 & 3, A. Hall. Australorp male or female: 1, 2 & 3, D. Jarmen. Sussex male of female: 1, J. High; 2 & 3, C. Readshaw. Rhode Island red male of female: 1 & 2, Brian Hogarth. Any variety of Rock male of female: 1 & 2, J. High; 3, D. Jarmen. Leghorn male of female: 1 & 3, D. and C. Ash; 2, W.R. Monkman. Ancona male of female: 1 & 2, D. Jarmen.Rare breed bantam. Rare breed male or female: 1 & 2, L. Readshaw.True bantam. Pekin male or female: 1, 2 & 3, J.G.W. Feggetter. Dutch male of female: 1 & 2, C. Readshaw; 3, A. Addison.Juvenile bantam (under 16 years). Soft feather bantam male of female: 1, A. Addison; 2, M. Medlen; 3, C. and H. Harkness. True bantam, male or female: 1, A. Addison.Eggs. Large white: 1, C. and H. Harkness. Large brown: 1, R. Little; 2, G. Tulip; 3, N. Robson. Bantam white: 1, B. Lambert; 2, J.G.W. Feggetter; 3, R. Little. Bantam brown: 1, J.G.W. Feggetter. Smallest egg: 1, B. Lambert; 2, R. Little; 3, J. Matthews. Largest egg: 1, B. Lambert; 2 & 3, R. Little. Dyed eggs (onion peelings): 1 & 2, H. Walker.Flowers (open). Pot plant in bloom: 1, John Patterson; 2, Nigel Green; 3, T.R. Little. Pot plants foliage: 1, T.R. Little; 2, P. Cook; 3, D. Ash. Begonia: 1 & 2, John Patterson; 3, John Patterson. Vase of herbaceous blooms (excluding dahlias): 1, P. Cook. Vase sweet peas: 1 &2, Peter Everitt. Double asters in vase: 1, P.Cook. Chrysanthemums (reflex): 1, P.Cook. Chrysanthemum (reflex): 1, P.Cook. Single rose: 1 &2, Hayley Wilson; 3, Nora Scott. Bowl of annuals and foliage: 1, P. Cook. “Little and large” contrasting blooms (fun class): 1, A. Swinburn; 2, Nora Scott. Three cactus/semi-cactus dahlias, small or miniature: 1 & 2, D. Sanderson; 3, P.G. Bulmer. Three decorative dahlias, small or miniature: 1 & 2, A. Swinburn; 3, P.G. Bulmer. Cactus/semi-catcus dahlias, medium: 1, A. Swinburn; 2 & 3, D. Sanderson. Decorative dahlias (medium): 1 & 2, A. Swinburn; 3, P.G. Bulmer. Pompom dahlias: 1, P. Cook; 2, D. Sanderson; 3, D. Jarman. Ball or miniature ball dahlias: 1 & 2, A. Swinburn; 3, D. Sanderson. Vase or bowl of dahlias: 1, A. Swinburn; 2, P. Cook; 3, D. Sanderson. Large dahlia: 1 & 2, A. Swinburn. Giant dahlia: 1 & 2, A. Swinburn.Floral art (open - theme “At home”). Novice (“The Hall, Welcome”): 1, Naomi Hills; 2, Alex Bulmer. Open (“Dining Room, Family celebration”): 1, Nora Scott; 2, Maureen Eustace; 3, Fiona Scott. “The Kitchen, Elevenses”: 1 & 3, Fiona Scott; 2, Nora Scott. “In the Garden”: 1, Fiona Scott; 2, Linda Butterfield. “Living Room, a family television programme”: 1 & 2, Maureen Eustace; 3, Linda Butterfield. “Children’s bedroom, bedtime story”: 1, Nora Scott; 2, Mr J. Bulmer. “The Bathroom”: 1, Nora Scott; 2, Mrs Astubry; 3, Maureen Eustace. “The Bedroom, The dressing table”: 1, Linda Butterfield; 2, Maureen Eustace.Vegetables (open). Collection of potatoes: 1, T.R. Little. Kidney potatoes: 1, 2 & 3, T.R. Little. Round potatoes: 1, Joe Briggs; 2, T.R. Little; 3, Geoff Wilson. Pot leeks: 1, D. Jarman; 2, D. Ash; 3, Joe Briggs. Blanch leeks: 1, D, Jarman; 2, Joe Briggs. Carrots, long: 3, T.R. Little. Carrots, stump: 1, 2 & 3, John Potters. Globe beetroot: 1, Geoff Wilson; 2, T.R. Little; 3, Joe Briggs. Onions, dressed: 1, Joe Briggs; 2, Nigel Green; 3, Joe Briggs. Onions, dressed, grown from sets: 1 & 2, A. Swinburne; 3, Joe Briggs. Cauliflower: 1, T.R. Little; 2, Joe Briggs; 3, Geoff Wilson. Cabbage: 1, I. Heppell; 2, Geoff Wilson; 3, Peter Everitt. Red cabbage: 1, T.R. Little. Pods of peas: 1, 2 & 3, T.R. Little. Shallots: 1 & 2, Nigel Green. Collection of vegetables: 1 & 2, T.R. Little. Tomatoes: 1, T.R. Little; 2, Joe Briggs.Flowers (local) Begonia: 1 2 & 3, John Patterson. Pot plant, foliage: 1, 2 & 3, John Patterson. Pot plant in bloom, (begonia excluded): 1 & 3, John Patterson; 2, Pauline Falconer. Decorative dahlias: 1, Peter Everitt; 2 & 3, John Patterson. Cactus or semi-cactus dahlias: 1, 2 & 3, John Patterson. Pompon dahlias: 1, 2 & 3, John Patterson. Ball dahlias: 1, 2 & 3, John Patterson. Vase of dahlias: 1, Peter Everitt; 2 & 3, John Patterson. Gladioli: 1 & 2, John Patterson. Single rose: 1 & 3, Peter Everitt; 2, John Patterson. Vases of annuals, dissimilar: 1, John Patterson. Vase of calendulars: 1, 2 & 3, Peter Everitt. Vase of chrysanthemums: 1, John Patterson. Hanging basket: 1 & 2, John Patterson. Vase of double asters: 1, John Patterson. Vase or bowl of flowers (ladies only): 1, Pauline Falconer; 2, Anne Patterson. Vase of herbaceous blooms, excluding dahlias: 1, John Patterson. Spikes of phlox: 1, John Patterson; 2 & 3, Peter Everitt.Vegetables (local). Collection of vegetables: 1, John Patterson; 2, I. Heppell; 3, Elfie Waren. Courgettes: 1, Bob Forster; 2, I. Heppell; 3, Pauline Falconer. Potatoes (round): 1 & 2, I. Heppell; 3, Bob Forster. Potatoes (kidney): 1, 2 & 3, I. Heppell. Heaviest potatoes: 1, Peter Everitt; 2, I. Heppell; 3, J. Patterson. Pot leeks: 1, Joe Briggs. Pods of runner beans: 1 & 2, Bob Forster; 3, Thomas Ellwood. Carrots (long): 1, J. Patterson. Carrots (stump): 1, 2 & 3, J. Patterson. Beetroot (intermediate): 1 & 2, I. Heppell; 3, Joe Briggs. Beetroot (globe): 1,2 & 3, I. Heppell. Dressed onions: 1, Joe Briggs; 2 & 3, Thomas Ellwood. Dressed onions, grown from sets: 1, Joe Briggs 2 & 2, J. Patterson. Shallots: 1, I. Heppell; 2, J. Patterson; 3, Thomas Ellwood. Cauliflower: 1, I. Heppell 2, Alan Murray 3, I. Heppell. Cabbage: 1, I. Heppell; 2, Alan Murray; 3, Peter Everitt. Pea pods: 1, Alan Murray; 2, I. Heppell; 3, Thomas Ellwood. Broad bean pods: 1, 2 & 3, I. Heppell. Tomatoes: 1 & 3, Peter Everitt; 2, I. Heppell. Marrow: 1, 2 & 3, Peter Everitt.Cookery. Two vegetarian pasties: 1, K. Huntrod; 2, J. Burns; 3, S. Lynch. Savoury flan: 1, J. Burns; 2, J. Clamp; 3, P. Ellwood. Savoury plait: 1, S. Lynch; 2, P. Ellwood. Cheese cake: 1, S. Lynch; 2, P. Ellwood; 3, J. Burns. Egg custard tart: 1, J. Burns; 2 & 3, P. Ellwood. Four “healthy” biscuits: 1, K. Huntrod; 2, S. Lynch; 3, E. Geddes. Victoria scone: 1, M. Cottrell; 2, J. Clamp; 3, K. Huntrod. Currant girdle scones: 1 & 2, S. Robson; 3, J. Clamp. Drop scones: 1 & 2, S. Robson; 3, J. Clamp. Cheese scones: 1, T. Gledhill; 2, S. Lynch; 3, J. Graham. Sweet mincemeat pie: 1, P. Ellwood; 2, S. Lynch. Chocolate muffins: 1, S. Lynch; 2, K. Huntrod; 3, R. O’Connor. Meringues: 1, K. Huntrod; 2, S. Lynch. Thick shortbread fingers: 1, M. Cottrel; 2, S. Lynch; 3, F. Clark. Rock cakes: 1, M. Swinburne; 2, S. Lynch; 3, P. Ellwood. Melting moments: 1 & 2, P. Ellwood; 3, S. Lynch. Queen buns: 1, P. Ellwood ;2, S. Lynch. Pizza: 1, S. Lynch; 2, P. Ellwood. Sausage rolls: 1 & 3, P. Ellwood; 2, J. Clamp. Bacon and egg saucer pie: 1 & 2, S. Robson; 3, P. Ellwood. Apple tart: 1, P. Ellwood; 2, S.Lynch; 3, J. Burns. Sandwich cake: 1, J Clamp; 2, P. Ellwood; 3, S. Robson. Tray bake: 1, S. Lynch; 2, S. Robson; 3, J. Clamp. Rich fruit cake: 1, S. Lynch; 2, P. Ellwood; 3, I. Frost. Ginger nuts: 1, S. Lynch. Rice loaf: 1, E. Geddes; 2, M. Cattrell; 3, P. Ellwood. Cherry cake: 1, P. Ellwood 2, S. Lynch 3, M. Cattrell. Marble cake: 1, P. Ellwood; 2, J. Clamp; 3, S. Lynch. Date and walnut loaf: 1 & 3, S. Robson; 2, M. Cattrell. Gingerbread loaf: 1, M. Cattrell; 2, S. Lynch; 3, J. Clamp. Jam Swiss roll: 2, S. Lynch. Loaf of white bread: 1 & 2, S. Robson; 3, F. Clark. Loaf of brown bread: 1, S. Lynch; 2, J. Clamp. White buns: 1, S. Lynch; 2, F. Clark; 3, S. Robson. Decorated cake: 1, S. Lynch. Peppermint creams: 1, S. Lynch; 2, K. Huntrod; 3, M. Cattrell. Fudge: 1 & 2, J. Clamp; 3, S. Lynch.Preserves. Jar of chutney: 1, P. Falconer; 2, J. Clamp; 3, S. Lynch. Jar of blackcurrant jam: 1, M. Cottrell; 2, J. Matthews ;3, P. Ellwood. Jar of raspberry jam: 1, S. Lynch; 2, M. Cottrell; 3, P. Ellwood. Jar of strawberry jam: 1, P. Bulmer; 2 & 3, M. Cottrell. Jar of homemade marmalade: 2, M. Cottrell. Jar of rhubarb and pineapple jam: 2, S. Lynch. Jar of lemon curd: 1, S. Lynch; 2 & 3, M. Cottrell. Jar of jelly (named): 1, S. Lynch; 2, M. Cottrell; 3, M. Rastall. Jar of mint jelly: 1, J. Stokes; 2, M. Cottrell; 3, S. Lynch.Honey. Flower honey, light: 1 & 3, R. Graham; 2, T. Gledhill. Flower honey, medium: 1 & 2, R. Nichol. Heather honey: 1, T. Gledhill. Granulated or creamed honey: 1, R. Graham; 2, R. Nichol; 3, T. Gledhill. Shallow frame – heather or flower honey: 1, G. Welch; 2 & 3, R. Graham.Best gift costing no more than £2: 1, M. Adams; 2 & 3, S. Lynch. An article of patchwork: 1, S. Holdsworthy; 2 & 3, M. Walker. Crocheted article of cotton: 1 & 2, M. Walker; 3, J. Burlinson. Crocheted article not cotton: 1, J. Burlinson. Knitted jumper: 1, G. Jameson. Child’s soft toy: 1, J. Burlinson; 2, S. Lynch; 3, A. Ellison. Pair knitted mittens: 1 & 2, M. Adams. Embroidered article: 1, N. Astbury; 2, S. Holdsworthy. Article of tapestry: 1, 2 & 3, A. Hall. Child’s cardigan or jumper: 1, M. Adams; 2 & 3, I. Frost. Baby’s knitted matinee coat: 1 & 2, G. Jameson; 3, M. Adams. Knitted article not specified: 1 & 2, J. Burlinson; 3, G. Jameson. Handicrafts article not specified: 1, S. Lynch; 2, J. Clamp; 3, S. Holdsworthy. Woodwork article not specified: 1, A. Clamp. Homemade place mat: 1, S. Lynch. Homemade bookmark: 1, J. Clamp; 2, S. Lynch. Homemade pincushion: 1, J. Clamp; 2, S. Holdsworthy; 3, M. Adams. Homemade card: 1 & 3, J. Clamp; 2, H. Walker. Decoupage: 1,2 & 3, J. Lawton. Collection of produce and handicraft from any group of six or more exhibitors: 1, Christine Wall.Pictorial art. Painting, watercolours: 1, R. Bulmer; 2 & 3, A. Rispin. Painting, any medium: 1, C. Astbury; 2, J. Clamp; 3, P. Falconer. Painting, acrylics: 1, E. Pickett; 2, M. Adams. Pastel drawing: 1, A. Bulmer; 2, K. Bulmer. Pencil drawing: 1, M. Adams; 2, S. Lynch.Photography. Panoramic snapshot: 1, P. Bulmer; 2, E. Geddes; 3, M. Bates. Snapshot of child or children, coloured: 1, J. Stokes, 2, P. Bulmerl 3, B. Clarke. Snapshot of child or children, black and white: 1, M. Stefanski; 2, M. Bates; 3, M. Adams. Animal snapshot, coloured: 1 & 2, M. Stefanski; 3, S. Holdsworthy. Animal snapshot, black and white: 1, M. Stefanski; 2 & 3, P. Bulmer. Landscape snapshot, coloured: 1, P. Bulmer; 2, R. Geddes; 3, D. Clark. Landscape snapshot, black and white: 1, M. Bates; 2, I. Frost; 3, D. Clark. Family snapshot, coloured: 1,2 & 3, P. Bulmer. Seascape snapshot, coloured: 1 & 2, P. Bulmer; 3, M. Bates. Collection of four coloured snapshots, depicting four seasons: 1, 2 & 3, M. Bates. Floral close-up, coloured: 1, P. Bulmer 2 & 3, M. Bates. Holiday snapshot, coloured: 1 & 2, M. Bates; 3, P. Bulmer. Snapshot of Blanchland/Hunstanworth area, coloured: 1, M. Stefanski; 2, P. Bulmer; 3, M. Bates. Townscape snapshot, coloured: 1 & 3, P. Bulmer; 2, M. Bates.Dressed walking stick (plain): 1 & 2, R. Dempster; 3, R. Batey. Dressed walking stick (fancy): 1 & 3, R. Batey; 2, R. Dempster. Horn-headed walking stick (plain): 1 & 3, R. Batey; 2, R. Dempster. Horn-headed walking stick (fancy) 1 & 2, R. Batey. Horn-headed shepherd’s crook: 1 & 2, R. Batey . Natural thumb stick: 1, R. Dempster; 2, R. Batey. Horn thumb stick: 1 & 2, R. Batey; 3, R. Dempster.Under five years. Painting, “My Family”: 1 & 3, Vikki Emmott; 2, Ryan Mitchell. Felt pen or crayon picture, “A Magical Creature”: 1, John Harris; 2, Vikki Emmott; 3, Beth Anderson. Junk rocket: 1, Molly Pigg; 2, Thomas Wilson; 3, Rowan Catterall. Decorated plate: 1, John Harris; 2, Mitchell; 3, Molly Pigg. Handmade card: 1 & 3, Vikki Emmott; 2, Molly Pigg. Collage picture, any subject: 1, John Harris; 2, Harley Walton; 3, Molly Pigg. Painted stone: 1, Molly Pigg; 2, Beth Anderson; 3, Thomas Wilson.Five to seven years. Snapshot: 1, Katie Forster; 2 & 3, Toni Walton. Painting, “My Family”: 1, Laura Hill; 2, Hannah Pigg; 3, Lauren Emmott. Painting, “A Magical Creature”: 1, Eleanor Dixon; 2, Wilbur Howard; 3, Ben Weatherly. Decorated plate: 1, Mitchell; 2, Gwynneth Astbury; 3, Katie Forster. Collage picture: 1, Katie Forster; 2, Mitchell; 3, Hannah Pigg. Handmade card: 1, Gwynneth Astbury; 2, Katie Forster; 3, Hannah Pigg. Junk rocket: 1, Laura Hill; 2, Toni Walton; 3, Emmeline Dryden. Edible necklace: 1, Laura Hill; 2, Toni Walton; 3, Katie Forster. Salt dough animal: 1, Oliver Dixon; 2, Eleanor Dixon; 3, Katie Forster. Miniature garden: 1, Hannah Pigg; 2, Katie Forster; 3, Oliver Dixon. Vase of flowers: 1, Katie Forster; 2, Eleanor Dixon.Eight to 11 years. Snapshot: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Nick Robson; 3, Annie Hughes. Painting, “In the Jungle”: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Bethan Marriott; 3, Isobel Keegan. Painting, “A Magical Creature”: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Ewan Ball; 3, Amelia Dixon. Decorated plate: 1, Megan Forster; 2, Hannah Keegan; 3, Megan Adams. Collage picture: 1, Eleanor Gibson; 2, Niamh Little; 3, Hannah Keegan. Handmade card: 1, Amy Gibson; 2, Isobel Keegan; 3, Amelia Dixon. Junk rocket: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Isobel Keegan; 3, Megan Forster. mEdible necklace: 1, Amy Gibson 2, Hannah Keegan 3, Isobel Keegan Salt dough animal: 1, Megan Forster; 2, Eleanor Dixon; 3, Jessica Astbury. Miniature garden: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Isobel Keegan; 3, Niamh Little. Selection of wild fruits: 1, Isobel Keegan; 2, Hannah Keegan; 3, Megan Adams. Vase of flowers: 1, Isobel Keegan; 2, Megan Forster; 3, Megan Adams. Plant grown from pip or seed: 1 & 2, Megan Adams; 3, Amelia Dixon.12 to 15 years. Snapshot: 1, Charlotte Swindell; 2, Lydia Hills; 3, John Bulmer. Painting, “In the Jungle”: 1, Kate Huntrod; 2, Bethan Marriott; 3, Alexander Stephenson. Felt pen or crayon picture: “A Magical Creature”: 1 & 2, Kate Huntrod; 3, Alexander Stephenson. Computer generated poster, “Ice Cream for Sale”: 1, Alexander Stephenson. Handmade card: 1, Vera Astbury; 2, Kate Huntrod. Article of needlework: 1, Vera Astbury; 2, Kate Huntrod. Friendship bracelet: 1, John Bulmer; 2, Kate HuntrodCookery. Sandwich cake 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster. Sandwich cake 8-11 years: 1, Megan Forster; 2, Hannah Keegan. Sandwich cake 12-15 years: 1, Lydia Hills; 2, Kate Huntrod. Small iced buns under 5 years: 1, Harley Walton. Small iced buns 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster; 2, Toni Walton; 3, Amy Gibson. Small iced buns 8-11 years: 1 & 2, Hannah Keegan; 3, Andrew McElrue. Small iced buns 12-15 years: 1, Megan Forster; 2, Kate Huntrod ;3, Cameron McElrue. Jam Tarts 5-7 years: 1, Emmeline Dryden; 2, Elliot Dryden; 3, Katie Forster. Jam Tarts 8-11 years: 1, Andrew McElrue; 2, Nick Robson; 3, Megan Forster. Jam tarts 12-15 years: 1, Kate Huntrod. Rock buns 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster. Rock buns 8-11 years: 1, Eleanor Gibson; 2, Megan Forster; 3, Isobel Keegan. Rock buns 12-15 years: 1, Lydia Hills; 2, Kate Huntrod. Biscuits 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster. Biscuits 8-11 years: 1, Megan Forster; 2, Eleanor Gibson; 3, Amy Gibson. Biscuits 12-15 years: 1, Kate Huntrod; 2, John Bulmer. Decorated cake 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster. Decorated cake 8-11 years: 1, Megan Forster. Monster face pizza under 5 years: 1, Toni Walton. Monster face pizza 5-7 years: 1, Katie Forster; 2, Toni Walton. Monster face pizza 8-11 years: 1, Isobel Keegan; 2, Nick Robson; 3, Amy Gibson.Handwriting. Printing, five to seven years: 1, Lauren Emmott; 2, Laura Hill; 3, Aaron Jewitt. Handwriting, eight to 11 years: 1, Hannah Keegan; 2, Joe Hughes; 3, Rebecca Jewitt.Quoits Challenge Cup for the winner of the quoits competition, Mr J. Bean.Lord Crewe Challenge Cup for best garden, Mr J. Patterson. Lord Crewe Challenge Shield for best floral display (tubs and baskets), Mrs J. Patterson.
Jobs boost as Egger expands
Published 22 August 2008
A FURTHER multi-million pound expansion is being planned at Hexham’s Egger UK chipboard factory, bringing with it 45 new jobs.
Around the Women’s Institutes
Published 22 August 2008
DURING Bellingham’s July meeting the ‘Re-Vitalising Bellingham’ meeting was advertised with the hope that members will support various ventures in particular to get involved with Bellingham’s blooms.
Perfect conditions at Linnel Wood
Published 22 August 2008
COMPETITORS travelled from all points of the region to take part in this year’s Hexham Native Horse and Pony Show.
Charity shop’s 10 year milestone
Published 22 August 2008
THE loyal support of volunteers and customers has resulted in a Hexham charity shop celebrating a landmark anniversary.
Bellingham news
Published 22 August 2008
THE football season is back – but the school field is still out of bounds for our two local teams, and looks likely to be staying that way for a long while yet.
Clouds part and the crowd floods in to make the ’Dale’s big day one of the best shows ever
Published 22 August 2008
ALLENDALE Show was a huge success on Saturday, a rain-free afternoon drawing large crowds to witness the return of livestock categories.
Newbrough news
Published 22 August 2008
MY APOLOGIES if you sent any information to me for this week’s notes and they weren't printed. I took the advantage of going away for a few days and therefore had to put the notes in earlier than usual.
Slaley news
Published 22 August 2008
THERE have been many compliments made about the 149th Slaley Show from near and far afield. They range from the beautiful work in the industrial tent to the great team of the five tractor drivers who got everyone off the field.
Haydon Bridge news
Published 22 August 2008
TIME to pick all the wonderful vegetables and flowers that have been carefully tended these last few months, because tomorrow sees the third annual flower and vegetable show taking place at the Railway Hotel.
Birches Nook Cottages, Stocksfield - offers in the region of £149,500
Published 22 August 2008
THIS character cottage, is centrally located within the village of Stocksfield and is within easy reach of local shops, the first school and the railway station.
Wark news
Published 22 August 2008
QUITE by accident I noticed a group of men fishing in the river last Sunday.
Wylam news
Published 22 August 2008
WYLAM Assembly will be holding its annual Christian conference in the Methodist Centre on tomorrow from 7pm until 8.30pm and again on Monday, August 25, from 3pm until 4.30pm, then 6pm until 8pm, with afternoon tea provided during the interval.
Horsley news
Published 22 August 2008
THERE is no church service in Horsley this Sunday. Residents are invited to attend an open air service in Wylam at 10.15am. Transport will be available from Horsley.
New Beacon Club talks
Published 22 August 2008
SEPTEMBER heralds the beginning of the autumn programme of the Hexham Beacon Club for retired men.
Josie’s Dragonfly fund is given £5,000 Lions’ share
Published 22 August 2008
THE JOSIE Grove Dragonfly fund received welcome boost of a £5,000 cheque last week thanks to Tynedale Beer Festival.
Acomb news
Published 22 August 2008
OUR hearts go out to the residents of Morrison Terrace who endured the trauma of a flood from the Red Burn last Thursday.
Redesdale news
Published 22 August 2008
A CHANCE meeting in Ikea between the Rev. Marion Penfold and Betty Hird, of Ferryhill in County Durham, led to a most happy reunion on Otterburn on Monday, August 11.
