HERE are 10 ideas to keep you entertained this week, from a village festival to watching a world renowned theatre company perform Shakespeare.
1. A Midsummer's Evening in Corbridge
When?
Thursday, June 23
Where?
Corbridge Village Centre
A festival of music, street food and market stalls, there will also be special events at the village's award-winning independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
2. Julius Caesar
When?
Friday, June 24
Where?
Hexham Abbey
World renowned theatre company Shakespeare's Globe delivers the tale of cunning conspiracy, ambition and revolution and brings it to life. Mature themes are involved and under 14s must have adult supervision.
3. Hexham Bandstand Sessions
When?
Sunday, June 26
Where?
Hexham
Bring a chair, a picnic and enjoy live music in the park.
4. Alston Gala
When?
Saturday, June 25
Where?
Alston
From rides, inflatables and trampolines, the event also offers refreshments, live music and a dog show. Vintage vehicles will also be present.
5. 'Day of Song'
When?
Saturday, June 25
Where?
Hexham
Tynedale Community Choir celebrates its 20th birthday with a day of singing workshops and events located around Hexham.
6. Go Local Food Open Day
When?
Saturday, June 25
Where?
Halls of Heddon Nursery, Ovington
Learn how the nursery grows the organic produce which becomes their members' weekly crop share. There will be an opportunity to meet the head gardener and take a guided tour of the land, artist Cath Hodson will run a nature printing workshop, and there will be live music and a children's treasure hunt.
7. Wild Women of Wylam
When?
Saturday, June 25
Where?
Sled Lane, Wylam
A local, all-female jazz group presents a unique evening of jazz, blues and soul with a side order of funk from the Wild Women of Wylam, a band of six North East musicians.
8. Men
When?
Friday, June 24
Where?
The Forum Cinema
Following a personal tragedy, a young woman retreats to the countryside. However, something or someone from the woods appears to stalk her. Classed as a horror and psychological thriller, it is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
9. Halton Castle National Open Garden Scheme
When?
Sunday, June 26
Where?
Halton Castle, Corbridge
With views over the Tyne Valley, wandering paths lead through a new wildflower garden. The castle is a 14th century Pele tower with Jacobean manor house attached. Homemade teas and light lunches will be available.
10. Carts Bog Inn
When?
Saturday, June 25
Where?
Langley-on-Tyne
Rated as the top British restaurant in Hexham, the Carts Bog Inn offers a wide variety of British dishes to try. From their own Famous Bog Pie to gammon steaks, the restaurant has many five star reviews from satisfied customers.
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