What Caused The Demise Of These Sperm Whales?
JOHN STEELE tries to ascertain the events which caused Beadnell’s largest visitor, and its predecessors, to meet their untimely end.
The Tree With Links To Immortality
Anthony Joisce explains how the yew’s great longevity has attracted the attention of religions and rumour down the ages.
Keepers Of The Forest
ALLAN POTTS enjoys the natural sights and sounds of woodland in early spring.
Step Right Up For All Manner Of Walks
MARJORIE BAILLIE investigates this year’s crop of walking festivals which will take place throughout the county.
Shape, Form And Colour In Infinite Variety
“I think artists have a duty to show the beauty of the world...” Northumbrian landscape artist Clifford Blakey talks to MIKE CADDIS.
An Introduction To The Wide Open Spaces
ANTHONY TOOLE retraces a 5-mile walk on the high moors of Allendale Common during which a group of teenagers first became acquainted with wildlife.
Time For Tortoises' Annual Wake-up Call
This article — the first in a new series offering advice from Northumberland’s longest serving vet, JOHN PRESCOTT — focuses on an increasingly popular pet, the tortoise. Having a collection of 30 tortoises himself, it is a subject on which John is an acknowledged authority.
Tars Of The Tyne Who Fought The French
In this year which marks the 200th anniversary of Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood’s death, TONY BARROW tells the stories of some of the North East sailors who accompanied him on his naval campaigns.
A Fertile Oasis Among The Hills
SUSIE WHITE visits Carrycoats Hall, where Eileen and David Burn have revitalised two 200 year-old walled gardens.
The Little Egret's Northward March
IAN KERR follows the progress into Northumberland coastal sites of a bird more usually associated with Mediterranean areas.
A Drove Road, And Signs Of Earlier Residents
GEOFF HOLLAND heads for the hills, setting off from Alwinton on a circular walk in high country north-east of the River Alwin valley.
An Island Sculptor Settles In The Forest
SUSAN BURKE meets Luca Serra, who has moved from his mountainous Mediterranean home and become a sculptor in Northumbrian wood.
A Little Paradise Among The Dunes
Forced inland from the beach by wind and snow, JOHN GRUNDY finds solace in Embleton Bay’s collection of wooden holiday bungalows.
Nights Of Drama, Both On And Offstage
On May 1 this year Seaton Delaval Hall will open to the public for the first time as a National Trust property, the result of a 16-month £6.3 million fundraising campaign involving donations from individuals, charitable trusts and companies across the country. The following article is based on a chapter in MARTIN GREEN’s recently published book ‘The Delavals – A Family History’, which tells the story of the extraordinary family who originally owned the hall.
You Can Be Part Of Our Bird Bonanza
BIRDS are just brilliant, aren’t they? Their diversity and pure natural beauty are always inspiring, sometimes surprising, and they seem to let nature into our lives wherever we go and whatever we do.
By MIKE PRATT, Chief Executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Come Planting, Painting Or Chocolate Making
STEWART BONNEY meets three more experts who are keen to pass on their respective skills to interested beginners.
Now's The Time To Get On Your Bike
After one of the most severe winters in recent memory, the arrival of spring is already inspiring cyclists to get back out on their bikes, many for the first time this year. TIM BINKS dusts off his wheels and saddles up.
Also In This Issue ...
NEWS VIEW
A new chapter for Chirapatre
Spring walks at Haltwhistle
Last call for Whalton visit
Edwin Grieve dies
On track for success
READERS' LETTERS
BOOK REVIEWS
WHATS ON GUIDE
