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Here we have the 50th Anniversary photographic competition winning and commended photographs. The winner was `Evening` (a shot of horseriders on the beach at Bamburgh) by Paul Willows. Highly Commended was Peter Sutrcliffe with `Pilgrim's Way`, Lindisfarne and commended were Dot Tindal with `Church Hill Alnmouth`, Glynis Frith with `Lindisfarne Castle`, and Paul Wiilow with `Bracing`. 

 

 

Corals and Coals - Geology walk
The first of a series of Geological guided walks on the coast, entitled Corals and Coals, is lead by Berwick Geologist Dr Ian Kille on Wednesday 15th July. The walks starts at 14.00, meet at the car park by the Pill Box above Middle Skerr at the end of Cocklawburn beach. Grid reference NU032 481, near Scremeston, just south of Berwick.
 
Dr Kille said, when describing the walk, “We will look at the fascinating rocks of Carboniferous age which are exposed along the shore at Cocklawburn beach. These rocks are very diverse and have many fossils in them which give clues to what the area was like over 300 million years ago”. Big questions will be discussed such as what other major geological events influenced what we see on the beach? What impact has the geology had on the landscape and wildlife? What use have we humans made of the geology? And how geology has shaped this beautiful landscape? Tom Cadwallender, Natural and Cultural Heritage Officer for the Northumberland Coast AONB said “we are very privileged to have Ian Kille lead a series of geology walks for the AONB. These walks will really give an insight to the creation of our wonderful landscape”. The walk is free and no booking required. Please note that there will be some scrambling on rocks, at low tide, which may be slippery so wear suitable footwear. For more details contact Tom Cadwallender 01665 511203

 

LIVING THE TRADITION
 
Traditional Music Workshops
for any concert pitch melody instrument
Learn local tunes with
Northumbrian smallpipes and fiddle 
 
Thurs. 25th June 2 - 4pm Parish Church Room, Embleton
 
Thurs. 30th July 2 - 4pm St. Cuthbert’s Centre,
Holy Island
 
Thurs. 13th Aug. 2 - 4pm St. Mary’s Church,
Newton by the Sea
 
Thurs. 10th Sept. 2.30 – 4.30pm Bamburgh Church
 
 
Details from 01665 576245 or email info@pipesandfiddle.co.uk
 
Supported by Northumberland Coast AONB Sustainable Development Fund
 
Celebrating the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

 
The 2009 events programme is now available to download, see link at the bottom of this page.
 
This year’s programme aims to celebrate the natural and cultural beauty of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the 60th Birthday of the setting up of the AONB family and we would like you to come and share the celebration. This is the fourth year the AONB Partnership has organised dedicated events programme which include - 
  • a series of Northumberland Coastal Path walks with the path creator Iain Robson.
  • a continuation of the very popular painting workshops with Mick Oxley and John Steele, the inclusion of a craft workshop working in felt run by Cheryl Jackson of Lapwing Crafts.
  • the insightful local history walks with local historian Harry Beamish and Katrina Porteous.
  • fascinating wildflower walks with chairman of Alnwick Wildlife Group Roger Manning.
  • the old favourite `seashore safaris` with Aisling Lannin EMS Officer.

So please come along and explore and enjoy!

 


 
Christian Aid’s Holy Island Midnight Challenge, 11-13 September 2009

Enjoy the challenge of a lifetime on this exciting midnight trek along the beautiful trail of St Cuthbert, beginning in Melrose of the Scottish borders and finishing at Holy Island. Your team of four will race through the night to complete the entire 100km route within 30 hours whilst raising funds to help Christian Aid’s poverty relief work.
It costs £99 to register a group of four walkers (plus a support crew) and teams must agree to raise a minimum of £2500 in sponsorship. Full fundraising support, training and preparation advice will be given in advice and hot drinks and refreshments will be provided on the challenge.
To find out more and register visit www.christianaid.org.uk/events . More information is also available from the Christian Aid team on 020 7523 2248 or events@christian-aid.org 
 

 

 


 

 

This past year has been very special for the Northumberland Coast AONB as it was 50 years ago that it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

  

Download Northumberland Coast AONB and Berwickshire
and North Northumberland Coast EMS Management Plan 2009-14 Consultation Draft
Management Plan - Consultation Response Form
Download AONB Design Guide for the Built Environment
AONB Highways Design Guide
Explore - Events Programme 2009

 

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