No 124 The Village

March 2020 [email protected] Newsletter

Neighbourhood Plan:

Alnmouth

Parish Public Consultation & Information Sessions Councillors Progress on the Neighbourhood Plan continues. The next stage requires a six-week Public Hilda Blythe Consultation Period. During this period, (which will run from the 5th March 2020) draft copies (830416) of the Plan with be available for inspection in the Porch of St John the Baptist and the

Hindmarsh Hall. There will also be two Drop In sessions on Saturdays the 14th & 28th of David Denton (830219) March in the Hindmarsh Hall. Both will last from 10am to noon. Members of the Parish Council will be available to answer any questions you may have. Details of how you can comment on

Nora Dymock the Plan which intends to ensure that all new dwellings in the Parish with subject to a

(830739) permanent residency condition, will be widely advertised.

Susanne Gair (830323)

Mac McHugh Vice-Chair It is “official”! – Alnmouth has the best Teams and Clubs in the District (830584)

George Ternent In October we celebrated the success of Alnmouth and Cricket Club First X1 winning (830444) the & Tyneside Division 1 Championship. That achievement has now been recognised at the and District Sports Awards where, in the presence of the Duke of Shaun Whyte Northumberland, they won the Team of the Year Award. Alnmouth Community Rowing who Chair (830028) featured in the Newsletter last month were there too and they picked up the award for Club of the Year. Speakers for both clubs have praised the hard work and enjoyment of many people Ed Williams to achieve such recognition and emphasised how much they look forward to welcoming new (830911) members.

John Wilson (830742) Police….

One Vacancy Alnmouth is a haven of peace and tranquillity compared to the villages of Midsomer which have endured 246 murders in the last 20 years. This is due in no small part to the vigilance of Parish Clerk residents and of course the Police. The Police coverage has recently been reorganised and Lesley Long the Parish Council recently met the two CSOs (Community Support Officers) responsible for (606841) Alnmouth from now on. CSOs Katie Gerrard and Chris Stone are keen to get to know the village and hope to be visible at village events. Please make them welcome if you see them alnmouthclerk@a ol.com in the village and if you want to report an incident do not hesitate to call 101. Serious incidents should always be reported on 999. Mon, Wed & Friday 2pm - 4pm Cold comfort?

A new Bus Shelter has been installed on Shepherds Hill. This replaces one that was destroyed when hit by a lorry some years ago. The Parish Council Edited by have organised the new shelter and is indebted to our NCC Cllr Gordon Simon Walford, Castle who allocated a portion of funds available for projects in the Ward for and published by which he is responsible. the Alnmouth

Parish Council. Car Park Charges

Last year our photo reminder was peppered with daffodils. This year it is snowdrops but the message is the same. Residents will need a new permit from

the Village Post Office to avoid Beach Car Park charges which start on 28th March. Usual rules of eligibility and you will need ID and proof of address

Organisations Alnmouth Community Heritage Project What’s On: and Activities: In preparation for our Heritage Lottery Application in April, The Alnmouth WI: Alnmouth Parish Council Hindmarsh Hall Trustees arranged a meeting for some old families and Meets on the 2nd Tuesday. groups in the village. Now we would like to borrow old photographs, Mon 2nd March: 7pm Minutes and Agenda on HHall: “A History of Notice Board next to Post artefacts, cine film and documents linked to the history of Alnmouth. Beads and Bead Office. We do not aim to keep them - simply copy or catalogue them. Making” with Karen Carr St John the Baptist Church If you can help, or would like to get involved, we would be delighted. Services 9.15am. (Fourth This is an inclusive community project to involve our villagers! Please Alnmouth Camera Sunday at 10.30am.) Group: (Isabel Chalmers 830362) contact: [email protected] Tuesday 10th March: 7pm AVGC Alnmouth Methodist “Time for a cuppa” Church Services “Frost” Every 4th Sunday at Raising money for dementia specialist nurses. 10.30am Barn Dancing Every 2nd Wed at 7pm. 3rd & 17th March. HHall Saturday 7th March 7.30-9.30pm Alnmouth Women’s Hindmarsh Hall, 10.30-12.30 Institute Dance Workouts Meets on the 1st Monday With Amy McD (Janis Crook 603430) £5 for a cuppa, cake and scone. Raffle. Thursdays 10.30am -11.15 (*New Alnmouth Autumn Club Meets on the 2nd Tuesday time) and (Caroline Martin 830798) Northumberland Theatre Company 7.30-8.15pm

Alnmouth Camera Group ‘Angels of the North’ Pilates Meets on the 2nd Tuesday HHall Every Tuesday (Terry Collinson 830228) Evening 6.15pm Sunday 15th March 7.30pm

Alnmouth Village Golf Club Hindmarsh Hall RABC Full and Social Theatre Bar from 6.30pm Mon 16 Mar. The Membership available. Serviceman. Sailing (Clubhouse 830370) Tickets £10 from Village Post Office & Aln Gift Shop the north of Scotland. Navigation. Camp Chapel Art Group America. Every Thurs morning in the A Highlights North musical evening Dinghy Sailing 8th & Old Methodist Chapel An eclectic and easy-going musical evening is coming to Lesbury Village Hall on Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm when 22nd March 1400 and Rock Solid Alnmouth afterwards at the Red Weekly during term-time. ShooShooBaby present “The Great Cabaret Safari”. Lion. Tuesdays, 6-7.15pm in Old No bar - BYO drinks and glasses! Methodist Chapel. Aln Valley Railway: contagious.alnwick@gmail. Thurs 19th March: com Tickets priced £10 (adult) / £5 (child) are available from Lesbury and Alnmouth Post Offices or online (booking fee applies) at 7.15pm Barter Books. The Early Railways of Boat Club www.highlightsnorth.co.uk. For any enquiries, including ticket Riveralnboatclub.org Dalkeith with Brian (George Ternent 830444) purchases over the phone please call Jan Taylor on 07974 894888. Scott alnvalleyrailway.co.uk Alnmouth Football Club Alnmouth Christmas Lights Quiz Night www.alnmouthfc.com Western Front Raising funds for the great work the Lights team do in Alnmouth. Alnmouth Community Association: Rowing Friday 3rd April, 7pm at the Hindmarsh Hall 23rd March 7.15pm Secretary: Servicemens’ Club Fay Falconer The quiz promises to be an audio visual, brain-teasing feast of a The Evacuation of 07947 514539 quiz. Teams should be a maximum of six people and the cost is £5 Cape Helles, January Secretary@alnmouthrowin per team member. 1916 by Peter Hart g.org STOP PRESS! To book a table, please contact Hazel Eccleston Alnmouth Burgage A family Pizza party 07747 735990 or 01665 830042 Old Chapel Almouth. Holders www.burgageholders.co.uk Tuesday 31st March Two Easter Activities to book for children…… 5.00 to 6.30pm Alnmouth Croquet Club If you would like to (John Howie 714963) “Eggstra” Craft Session for Children come ring Lorna

Thursday 9th April 1-3pm Hindmarsh Hall 01665830444 or Hindmarsh Hall £5 per child. To book contact Carly Lamb 07739 069624 Barry 07969514982 All enquiries to [email protected]

See the HH website and Children’s Pottery Painting Contact the Newsletter calendar Natalie at Cheviot Ceramics Mobile Pottery studio Hindmarshhall.com Good Friday – 10th April 2020, 1-3pm Hindmarsh Hall Please make sure to let me know of forthcoming Cost £5 per place plus the cost of whatever you want to paint. events: To book a place please email Natalie [email protected] [email protected] or ring 07827 443193 Anything for April to me before Tue 24th March please.