Here are 10 ideas of things to do this weekend.

1. Tits, Gits and Little Sh*ts: An evening with Gill Sims

When? Friday, April 29

Where? Queen's Hall Arts Centre

Gill Sims, author of the bestselling Why Mummy series of books, will be interviewed by Jo Middleton, author of Playgroups and Prosecco and creator of Slummy Single Mummy. Together they will take a look at the changing face of motherhood, and the evening will also include readings from Gill’s books.

2. Bands at Belsay

When? Sunday, May 1

Where? Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Hear the North East's finest swing bands perform against the backdrop of Belsay Hall. Admission to the event is included in the standard admission ticket price.

3. Paint Your Own Colourful Giraffe - Kids Edition

When? Sunday, May 1 10am-12pm

Where? Mrs BArts, Stocksfield

Mrs BArts will be hosting their first kids art tutorial for budding artists aged 6-12. All equipment will be provided, as well as juice and nibbles.

4. Whapweasel Ceilidh

When? Friday, April 29

Where? Village Hall, Allendale

Whapweasel, one of the country's leading ceilidh bands, will be performing at Allendale Village Hall to fundraise for the Allendale May Fair event.

5. Farm & Craft Market

When? Sunday, May 1

Where? Wheelbirks Parlour, Stocksfield

The market will be host to 23 local food producers, makers, artists and small businesses, selling everything from cheese to pottery.

6. Osprey Watch

When? Saturday, April 30

Where? Tower Knowe, Kielder

See all the action close up through a live camera feed and even spot the birds on their nest using high powered telescopes with trained volunteers.

7. Visit the Catcleugh Blackhouse

When? Sunday, May 1

Where? Catcleugh Reservoir

Find out about the history of Catcleugh Reservoir and visit the Black House, the last remaining dwelling that was built to house the reservoir construction workers and their families in the late 19th Century.

8. Teddy Bear's Picnic

When? Saturday, April 30 - Monday, May 2

Where? Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth

Bring along your teddy bear to the picnic, where there will be prizes for the oldest, biggest, smallest and best dressed bear. There will also be games, including musical bears, gummy bear race and more.

9. Free lawn bowls coaching

When? Saturday, April 30

Where? Hexham Elvaston Bowling Club

Meet the club's two qualified coaches and enjoy lawn bowls in Hexham.

10. Northumberlandia food and craft (monthly) market

When? Sunday, May 1

Where? Northumberlandia, Cramlington

Discover a variety of food, arts, crafts, gifts and more at this monthly market.