Upcoming Events
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27th July - 28th July 2024
Marine week at Hauxley
Time: see www.nwt.org.uk/events
Location: Hauxley beach
A weekend of activities from Northumberland Wildlife Trust at Hauxley beach on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.
Seaweed surveys, beach combing, marine themed workshops, face painting and the creation of a huge sand masterpiece with Claire Eason, the amazing Soul2Sand artist it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the wonderful Northumberland coast.
Places are free but do need to be booked at www.nwt.org.uk/events/2024-07-27-marine-week-celebration
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11th August - 11th August 2024
Sing along at the Little Shore
Time: 1.45pm for 2.00pm
Location: Little Shore
Enjoy a lovely afternoon on the grass at Little Shore, Amble on Sunday 11 August.
Coquet Churches Together warmly welcome you to join in the singing along with the Bedlington Salvation Army Band.
Do bring your family and friends, and a chair or rug to be comfortable.
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17th August - 17th August 2024
Warkworth Show
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Location: The Castle, Warkworth.
Fun activities to suit all the family including Trade Stands to explore. Refreshments available throughout the day
Why not enter your own Horticultural produce, Baking, Art, Photography and more? For more information see our website: www.warkworthshow.co.uk
Early Bird tickets available from N&F Young and Amble Pin Cushion, Queen Street
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13th June - 18th August 2024
Lifeboat Fundraising events
Time: Various see below
Location: The Lifeboat Station, Amble Harbour
As this is the RNLI 200 Anniversary there are several exciting events taking place throughout the year. Please look out on our Facebook pages for more information and don’t forget our Lifeboat 200 Day which is on Sunday 18 August with lots of fun planned.
Thursday June 13 approx. 3pm The RNLI 200 Scroll which is travelling to Lifeboat Stations around the UK arrives at Amble Lifeboat Station to be signed. The public are invited to attend this historic ceremony
Sunday 16 June 10am - 1pm Coffee Morning at Amble Lifeboat Station
Sunday 21 July 10am – 1pm Coffee Morning at Amble Lifeboat Station -
18th August - 18th August 2024
Change of date for Lifeboat Day
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Lifeboat Station, Radcliffe Quay,, Amble Harbour and Little Shore
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE
Come and join us for our annual Amble Lifeboat Day on Sunday 18 August 10am to 3pm in front of the Lifeboat Station, Radcliffe Quay.
The day starts at 10am outside the Lifeboat Station with a special Opening Service celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI. This is a fun day out for all the family with entertainment, stalls, tombola’s and children’s rides on Little Shore.
Meet the crew and watch the lifeboats in action in the morning and afternoon. Look out for the RNLI mascot Stormy Stan who will be out and about. Coffee, tea and home bakes will be served upstairs in the boathouse which has wonderful views.
There is a Grand Raffle with first prize of £200 this year to celebrate our 200-year anniversary. Second prize is donated by Luke McTaggert a talented young local artist, and there are lots of other prizes to be won. Tickets will be on sale during July and August, the draw will take place at 2pm on Lifeboat Day.
If you have any unwanted gifts etc. to donate for tombola/raffle prizes, you can drop them into Queen Street Convenience Store or contact us on Facebook Amble Lifeboat Fundraisers or phone/text 07434 544924 / 07860 219716 . All donations are very welcome.
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17th August - 26th August 2024
Hauxley Lifeboat History
Location: Hauxley Village \Hall
I am putting on an exhibition about the Hauxley Lifeboat History plus other village history,. This is my contribution to “200 years of lifeboat service.”
Our service was 1852-1939. The exhibition will last for approximately 1 week, including the Bank Holiday. The Parish Council has given approval.
Irene Liddle, Hauxley
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30th August - 1st September 2024
Clifford takes to the stage
Location: Alnwick Playhouse
Clifford Blakey has been chosen to appear, on the main stage, at the Playhouse folk weekend in August. Better known as a celebrated artist but he is also a master of the art or Flamenco guitar playing? He has even been asked to play in Spain - for somebody not from Spain it’s a rare honour. He, alongside another Amble group the Amble Sword Dancers, will be performing at the first ever Folk Off at the Alnwick Playhouse on Fri 30 Sat 31 August and Sun1 Sept.
Also appearing will be Jez Lowe, The Hunch, Gaelforce, and a host of singers, musicians and dancers, with workshops including clog dancing and maypole music lead by Andy May, plus lots more.
On Fri and Sat night musicians and singers are encouraged to bring their instruments (which will be held in a secure place for them during the concert) and join star artists in the bar with real ale to help it all along.
Tickets are now on sale for £15 a ticket and £5 a workshop from the Playhouse or online.
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16th May - 8th September 2024
Childhood exhibition for all ages
Time: See below
Location: Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, Alnwick
The World of Childhood exhibition is for all ages providing fun and thought provoking childhood experiences. Come along and gain a new perspective on childhood through this exciting exhibition, providing visitors with an opportunity to engage in childhood games and a range of activities.
More Information >
At the exhibition, you will learn something new about childhood through the ages, enjoy artwork including some from local artist Stella Vine, together with literature and poems from a local poet.
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is closed on Mondays. Entry to The World of Childhood is included in the museum admission.
£5 Adults, £4 for Concessions, £1 for ages 5 - 16s and under 5s free!
For a full list of opening hours and events, please visit www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
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29th July - 25th November 2024
Macular Support Group
Time: 10.00am - 12.15pm
Location: Lindisfarne Centre, 30 Lindisfarne Road NE66 1AU.
Your local Macular Society support group meets in Alnwick on the last Monday of each month (except Bank holidays and December)..
Meetings are open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers all welcome. Ring Tess on 07494 780 156
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31st July - 27th November 2024
New cancer drop in group
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Trinity Methodist Church hall, Percy Street Amble
We meet on the last Wednesday of every month.
If you have been affected by cancer, we welcome you to drop in for a coffee and informal chat.
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29th May - 27th November 2024
Cancer support group
Time: 2.00 -4.00pm
Location: Trinity Methodist Church
A group run for and by anyone living with, in remission from, bereaved by, caring or having cared for, someone with cancer, launched in April. Meeting on the last Wednesday of every month.
Drop in for a free cuppa and share experience, get friendly advice, or discuss ways to cope.
The start-up and publicity have been funded by Amble Town Council
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14th April - 8th December 2024
Lifeboat Fundraising events
Time: 10.00am - 1pm
Location: Upstairs in the Lifeboat Station Amble Harbour
Sunday 17 March Easter coffee morning with raffle and tombola
Sunday 14 April; Sunday 19 May; Sunday 16 June; Sunday 21 July
Sunday 18 August Lifeboat Day/200 Anniversary
Sunday 15 September; Sunday 20 October; Sunday 17 November
Sunday 8 December Christmas Coffee Morning, raffle and tombola
We look forward to seeing you all to support Amble Lifeboat Station Saving Lives at Sea. Follow us on FB Amble Lifeboat Fundraisers and RNLI-Amble Lifeboat Station.
