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Places
Sunderland - a city comes of age
Celebrations are underway to mark one of the North East’s biggest birthdays. Chris Titley joins the party.
Kirkley Hall - these beautiful gardens near Ponteland are not just about the plants and flowers
These beautiful gardens near Ponteland are not just about the plants and flowers, great careers take root here too
Northumberlandia, the Lady of the North is on the way to becoming as big a North East icon
She’s a quarter of a mile long, 100 feet high and is on the way to becoming as big a North East icon as the Angel of the North. Northumberlandia, the Lady of the North, has transformed the site of a former open cast mine into one of the region’s largest new tourist attractions.
History lives on as traditional crafts carve a modern niche in Stockton
History lives on as traditional crafts carve a modern niche in Stockton. Andrew Smith sees how the old blends seamlessly with the new in this bustling market town.
Food and Drink
Short Break - Oddfellows Hotel, Chester
Janet Reeder finds a boutique hotel in Chester the perfect location for exploring the city
Jane Hogan on the delights of North East farmers’ markets
I was recently startled to find out that the ladies who sell products at our farmers’ markets, who I thought were a stocky bunch, are in fact all very slim and glamorous. The reason for my misunderstanding of course is that it has been winter in the North East for about 18 months now, and our usual encounters are entirely muffled affairs in which they are sporting at least three fleece layers and heaven knows what underneath! At a recent ‘Meet and Eat’ indoor networking event it was a revelation to find out they are less than half the size I thought they were!
Flapjacks by Philippa James
It was with some amusement that I recently heard of a school where the cook was told to cut the flapjacks into ‘squares or rectangles’ after a child was injured when a triangular cut piece hit him in the face during a food fight; in my day I’d have learnt the lesson not to throw food around
A look ahead to the Tynemouth Food Festival
Foodies of all ages can look forward to a second helping of some of the north’s finest produce when a major food festival makes a welcome return this month.
Walks
Northumberland Walk - Corbridge
Step back in time on this great walk which starts at Corbridge, or should that be Tynebridge?
Words and pictures by David Taylor
A look ahead to the first Durham Dales Walking Festival, 7th - 9th June 2013
Get your boots on for the first Durham Dales Walking Festival
Northumberland Coast Walk - Beadnell to Seahouses
This month we're coasting along from Beadnell to Seahouses. Words and pictures: by David Taylor
North Pennines Walk - Bowlees and Teesdale
Try this glorious walk through the ever-changing landscapes of Teesdale. Words and pictures by David Taylor
Northumberland Borders Walks - Norham Valley
Step back in time on a fascinating walk through hundreds of years of history at Norham Words and pictures: David Taylor
Life TV
People
Tomorrows is Not Just Another Day for LD:NorthEast
The Big Lottery is ‘Reaching Communities’ by supporting an exciting new project ‘Tomorrows,’ run by LD:NorthEast, the learning disability charity. ‘Tomorrows’ supports older people who have a learning disability, living in North Tyneside, to continue independent living and have a fulfilling life.
Remembering Morpeth suffragette Emily Davison, 100 years on
Events are being staged to commemorate the anniversary of suffragette Emily Davison’s death
Words by Ian Leech
This could be a big year for Durham CCC and especially for bowler Graham Onions
Twenty one years ago it might have been the way they’d dreamed of celebrating their coming of age: a Durham bowler rips through the Australian batting order to grab a dramatic victory for England in an Ashes Test at Chester-le-Street.
The Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, 120 years and still counting
For more than 120 years members of one of our most popular yacht clubs has been enjoying life on the ocean wave,and even a freezing winter won't stop them. Worords anand Photography by Steve Newman
Photography
North East Life Reader Photos - May 2013 - Fun
Many of our readers take pictures for fun and we challenged you to take pictures on the theme of fun. And the results of these pages show just how much fun you’ve all been having.
The first North East Wildlife Photography Competition 2013 - the winners
These stunning pictures were the winners of the first North East Wildlife Photography Competition 2013. A total of 1,500 pictures were entered for the competition in five categories. Photographers were asked to submit shots of wildlife behaviour, wildlife portraits and wildlife in the landscape and there were also categories for botanical subjects and pictures taken by children.
Events
A look ahead to the Northumberland County Show
The County Show has always been a great family day out, but this year, at its new location in Bywell, near Stocksfield, it is going to be even bigger and better than ever before.
Home and Gardens
Pale and interesting sums up these lovely interior pieces
Pale and interesting sums up these lovely interior pieces.
Shortflatt Tower - a Northumberland fortress that has been re-invented as a modern wellness centre
It’s so spa so good for a Northumberland fortress that has been re-invented as a modern wellness centre, as Helen Johnson reports
Interiors - bored with wood and laminate – then why not explore these alternatives?
Bored with wood and laminate – then why not explore these alternatives?
A former farm worker’s cottage in Lamesley, near Gateshead has been transformed into a homely bed and breakfast
Janet McPherson’s home has had several incarnations. Originally a farm worker’s cottage, it has been re-modelled as a luxurious family home and, more recently, has been transformed again, into a homely B&B.
Our small homage to Gatsby-esque style offers a touch of glamour for today’s home
Our small homage to Gatsby-esque style offers a touch of glamour for today’s home.
Competitions
Win 3 adult bridesmaid dresses worth up to £600 with Mia Sposa Bridal Boutique, Newcastle
Our boutique is completely and utterly wonderful and filled with stunning designer wedding gowns from some of the best and well know designers in the
Gardens
A selection of items to help you revamp your garden
May makes us think about spending a bit more of our lives outdoors – what better time for a garden makeover?
Celebrity interviews
Robson Green on escaping a life in the pits and why he thinks Simon Cowell is a genius
Robson Green recalls the moment he knew a change in direction was needed, as Stephen Milton reports
Arts
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival 2013 – Open for submissions and launches new short film award
The 9th Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival – an international celebration of the art of film – has opened its annual call for entries, and today launches its inaugural Best Short Film Award, sponsored by Inntravel.
The vintage art of Sally Latimer celebrates the beauty of the North East
Alnwick artist's new work celebrates the beauty of the North East
Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut, Quartet is a North East blockbuster
The best British actors and international stars top the bill but the new film Quartet has its roots in the North East, as Paul Mackenzie reports
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