The Northumbrian Magazine

20/06/2024

Gardens editor Susie White extols the virtues of wildflowers in the garden in issue 200 June/July 24. Both as exquisite partners to ornamental planting and to encourage wildlife, especially the insects which in turn feed mammals and birds. Take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

19/06/2024

In our 200th issue Ian Kerr profiles the brave guillemot, summer resident in its thousands of the Farne Islands. Pick up a copy at your local newsagent or take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

18/06/2024

On Saturday 22nd June, thousands of people will unite for nature in the centre of London for the largest ever gathering of nature lovers at the march.

Included in the group will be one of our youngest members - eight-year-old Seren, representing the next generation of wildlife conservationists, Seren has a love of hedgehogs and will be proudly marching to use her voice to stand up for the ‘little guys,’ raising awareness and asking the government to protect our pollinators.

A group of Northumberland Wildlife Trust supporters will be heading to the event including Seren and her mother Rhiannon who is Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Eco Mentor along with many more of our members, volunteers and employees. Join us and add your voice to the call for our politicians to take action for nature!

On day 17 of consider how you can stand up for nature like Seren.

18/06/2024

10/06/2024

In celebration of The Northumbrian's 200th edition, we gave JOHN GRUNDY the nigh-on impossible task of choosing the region's greatest names to salute in tribute to all things Northumbrian. Pick up a copy at your local newsagent or buy online https://www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/product/issue-200-june-july-2024/

30/05/2024

We're celebrating our 200th Issue🎉🎉🎉 On sale 7th June, 2024 Order your copy now https://www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/product/issue-200-june-july-2024/ or take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

20/03/2024

Today is St Cuthbert’s Day, honouring the saint’s passing in 687 AD on Inner Farne Island, off the coast of Northumberland. Within our Reredos, Cuthbert is portrayed holding the head of St Oswald, which rests along with Cuthbert's body at Durham Cathedral.

Tomorrow evening, on Thursday, 21 March, John Grundy will discuss his 'History of Northumberland', which includes an insightful account of St Cuthbert's life and legacy. Tickets are still available on a 'Give As You Feel' basis at ticketsource.co.uk/newcastle-cathedral

27/01/2024

16/01/2024

Home-made Northumbrian Haggis available from today

18/12/2023

In issue 197 December/January SUSIE WHITE celebrates the garden at Corbridge Parish Hall - a voluntary effort which brings the community together in providing a space loved by locals and visitors alike. Pick up a copy from your local newsagent or take out a subscription and never miss an issue.

22/11/2023

L Robson & Sons is the only surviving fish curing business in the village of Craster, where the herring industry once thrived

16/10/2023

Have you got your tickets for yet? Newcastle Libraries and The Lit & Phil are very pleased to be collaborating once more on the 11th Newcastle Book Festival which runs from Saturday 18th November to Saturday 25th November. Get your tickets at www.booksontyne.co.uk
Pick up a brochure in the library or view it online at www.tiny.cc/booksontyne2023programme
We hope you enjoy this year’s offering!

09/10/2023

In issue 196 October/November SUSIE WHITE celebrates the ornamental grasses which lend life, texture and height to her garden all year round, combining them with perennial plants for a billowing meadow effect. Pick up a copy at your local newsagent or take out a subscription and never miss an issue. www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

28/09/2023

Trees
By Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

(Photo by Bill Eccles)

18/09/2023

11/09/2023

Frosted forests brimming with faerie magic, fantastic creatures, shape shifting selkies and shimmering mermaids diving through shell-encrusted lagoons. We’re already excited for Bamburgh Castle’s extraordinary Christmas Kingdom installation Myths and Legends of Northumberland which opens on November 11th.
Theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber will be transforming the Castle’s staterooms into a magical festive extravaganza to dazzle and delight all ages. The largest indoor Christmas experience in the north east, complete your Bamburgh Castle Festive experience with personalised Meet Father Christmas sessions – but hurry – places fly out quicker than Rudolph’s sleigh! Find out more https://www.bamburghcastle.com/events/christmas-kingdom/

11/09/2023

Morpeth Camera Club - MCC

01/09/2023

Frosted forests brimming with faerie magic, fantastic creatures, shape shifting selkies and shimmering mermaids diving through shell-encrusted lagoons. We’re already excited for Bamburgh Castle’s extraordinary Christmas Kingdom installation Myths and Legends of Northumberland which opens on November 11th.

Theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber will be transforming the Castle’s staterooms into a magical festive extravaganza to dazzle and delight all ages. The largest indoor Christmas experience in the north east, complete your Bamburgh Castle Festive experience with personalised Meet Father Christmas sessions – but hurry – places fly out quicker than Rudolph’s sleigh! Find out more https://www.bamburghcastle.com/events/christmas-kingdom/

31/08/2023

Mark Chambers is tasting sweet success with his 18 million bees spread across rural and urban sites in the North East and Scotland. In issue 195 August/September JANE HALL investigates the buzz around Travelling Bee Company. Pick up a copy at your local newsagent or order a subscription and never miss an issue.
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21/08/2023

Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive MIKE PRATT reflects on the joy to be found in immersing oneself in the natural world in Issue 195 August/September, pick up a copy at your local newsagent or take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

17/08/2023

It might be tiny, but the village of Edlingham is home to not one, not two, but three remarkable properties of historic and architectural significance, as JOHN GRUNDY reveals in issue 195 August/September 2023. Pick up a copy from your local newsagent or take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk

16/08/2023

In issue 195 August/September SUSIE WHITE celebrates the rose in its many beautiful forms both in her own garden and in Dan Pearson's rose garden at Lowther Castle. Pick up a copy from your local newsagent or order online https://www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/product/issue-195-august-september-2023/

15/06/2023

In issue 194 June/July, MIKE PRATT, chief executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, celebrates The Haining, a unique site which has been wilded by its former owners, who have now generously passed it onto the trust for future development. Take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop

14/06/2023

In issue 194 June/July STEPHEN ROBERTS' focus is William Stead, 1849-1912, campaigning journalist, editor of The Northern Echo, and a controversial figure who was to fall foul of his own unconventional methods. Pick up a copy at your local newsagent of take out a subscription and never miss an issue www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk/shop