HERE are ten ideas to keep you busy over the weekend, from celebrating the Platinum Jubilee to sampling lagers at Ponteland Beer Festival.

1. Ponteland Beer Festival

When?

Friday, June 3 until Saturday, June 4

Where?

Ponteland Leisure Centre

Try more than 100 beers and lagers, ciders, and wines, along with food and entertainment. 

2. Northumberland County Show

When?

Friday, June 3

Where?

Bywell, Stocksfield

See the best livestock animals around, from cattle to horses and goats. There will be 'bake off' classes, entertainment, and local food to try. 

3. Hexham Jubilee Regatta

When?

Saturday, June 4

Where? 

Tyne Green Country Park

From 8.30am, Hexham's Jubilee Regatta will take place. Refreshments will be available for viewers to watch the action unfold.

4. Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts - A Documentary

When?

Saturday, June 4

Where?

The Forum Cinema

The documentary is a unique, inventive and modern take on the life of the longest reigning, longest serving, and longest living monarch.

5. The Big Jubilee Picnic

When?

Sunday, June 5

Where?

Old Hexham Middle School site 

A 'Great Hexham Bake Off' competition will take place, as well as rounders tournaments and children's entertainment.

6. The Quo Experience

When?

Friday, June 3

Where?

The Queen's Hall

Expect hits which span five decades of Status Quo's incredible music history from the UK's Number One Status Quo Tribute Show, with a full stage show that includes the legendary Status Quo wall of white Marshalls and replica guitars.

7. Shop original art and prints

When? 

Saturday, June 4

Where?

YvyB Artist and illustrator, Mickley

Browse a unique collection of fine art, prints, greeting cards, mugs and cushions at YvyB Artist and illustrator's workshops.

8. Sample the menu at Eleven

When? 

Saturday, June 4

Where?

Eleven, Ponteland

The restaurant has just been shortlisted at the National Restaurant Awards. The menu changes on a weekly basis, so customers can always be sure there will be a dish to suit every palette.

9. Jubilee weekend at the Hemmel Cafe

When?

Friday, June 3 until Monday, June 6

Where? 

The Hemmel Cafe, Allenheads

Mini afternoon teas will be available on Friday, a barbeque will take place on Saturday and Sunday, and a raffle will take place on Monday in aid of dementia, with games and prizes to be won. 

10. Deneholme Woods - Acts of Restorative Kindness

When?

Sunday, June 5

Where?

Deneholme Woods, Allendale

Create habitat piles, dead hedges and explore the species that are found in Deneholme Woods. Make a campfire and maybe even toast a marshmallow. Bring a snack or a picnic to keep energy levels high.