A brace of brollies The Failed gazebo I attended the Jessie J concert at Alnwick castle with some friends at[…]
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Festival Fun and Footwear
The right attitude is paramount An attractive selection The sixties look Doggy pattern Intrepid festival goers exhibit an unfailingly positive[…]
Read moreJessie J – singing in the rain
Castles and concerts in the rain The British love a good queue Rain? We never noticed! Rule Britannia! August 25th[…]
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Alnwick Castle is awesome
Alnwick Castle dates right back to the Norman period. Owned by the Percy family, it has been a military outpost, a teaching college, a refuge for evacuees and more recently a film set.
Read morePerfect Poultry at the country show
Eggseedingly good! Poultry appreciation is always one of the cornerstones of the country show. Eggs are judged on their size,[…]
Read moreKeep Calm and Carry On
But can we? Barter Books in Alnwick, a charming Northumberland town, is often voted the best second hand bookshop in[…]
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The Country Show
It’s great to know that on some sunny Saturday, you can still get up close and personal with an Alpaca, listen to a heart lifting brass band, or watch a sheep dog demonstration.
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Weardale Railway
The Weardale Railway is an 18 mile heritage line which runs from a connection with the main railway network at Bishop Auckland in County Durham to Eastgate. It steams its way through the Weardale Area of Outstanding Beauty.
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Olympic Office fever!
Olympic fever has spread to the workplace with the rise and rise of the ‘Workforce Workfit’ challenge. It is designed to encourage people to take part in more physical activity inspired by London 2012.
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