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.