On Sale December 3, 2010
The Light Of Winter
ALLAN POTTS celebrates a season in which natural conditions can reward the alert photographer.
When Time Stands Still, It’s Gordon’s Moment
SUSAN BURKE meets fourth-generation clock repairer Gordon Caris at his Hexham workplace.
Plan Ahead For A Smooth Christmas
The formula for a trouble-free Christmas lunch involves preparing several of the ingredients in advance.
Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
ANTHONY JOISCE offers some facts about a tree which has become synonymous with midwinter festivals.
A Lingering Aroma Of Vintage Swine
Senior vet JOHN PRESCOTT explains that, in the world of pig breeding, things aren’t what they used to be.
Wild Suggestions For The Armchair Naturalist
This is the best time of year to become an armchair naturalist says MIKE PRATT, Chief Executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Christmas Gifts And Treats
Inspired seasonal gift ideas.
Whatever Refloats Our Wooden Boats
NOT long ago harbours on the Northumberland coast bustled with colourful cobles and seine netters but today, as the inshore fishing industry continues to decline, these traditional fishing boats are becoming a rare sight.
Doctor’s Appointments Beneath The Waves
Busy Amble GP Ben Burville knows the perfect way to unwind: a quick drive to Seahouses, then a good few hours spent diving off the Farne Islands watching and filming grey seals. He tells STEWART BONNEY why underwater wildlife watching is so therapeutic and rewarding.
A Garden Of Delights For Present Seekers
SUSIE WHITE suggests some seasonal gift ideas for gardeners this Christmas.
Hitting The Heights On Snow-covered Hills
GEOFF HOLLAND was rewarded for his patience when he finally completed a winter walk visiting hillforts near the Breamish Valley.
Reading The Clues From Bygone Years
The 10-year long Breamish Valley Landscape Project, set up by the Northumberland National Park archaeology team in the early 1990s, involved hundreds of volunteers in helping to uncover evidence about the lives of the people who lived in this part of north Northumberland over a period of 7,000 years.
A Chirpy Companion’s Always On The Cards
IAN KERR profiles a favourite garden bird which enjoys a high profile during the festive season: the robin.
A Painter Of Truly Epic Proportions
JOHN GRUNDY pays tribute to the 19th century artist John Martin, who rose from humble beginnings in Haydon Bridge to achieve recognition on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Seeing The Sights, Edwardian Style
GLEN LYNDON DODDS discovers that, for a group of train travellers in the first decade of the 20th century, day trips to Northumbrian historical sites were as popular as they remain today.
Reinventing The Wheels Of Biking History
Work spaces created in former farm buildings around Northumberland are home to a flourishing range of creative enterprises, but a new business venture set up on a farm steading near Stocksfield is something completely unexpected. In 2011 Ridley Racing Specials will start producing hand-built motorcycles _ the first to be made in the region for 90 years.
On The Coast, But Off The Beaten Track
KATHERINE WILDMAN spent an enjoyable day last summer taking part in a guided cycle ride between Longhoughton and Craster.
Also In This Issue ...
NEWS VIEW
Rebuilding from the ashes
Grant helps bay project
Wall’s future is electric
Micans out of molehills
BOOK REVIEWS
READERS' LETTERS
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