THE REGIONS BEST SELLING COUNTRYSIDE MAGAZINE
WALLS WHICH DIDN'T TUMBLE DOWN
JOHN GRUNDY marvels at Berwick's well-preserved town walls.
TIME TO ENJOY NATURE'S ROCKERY
IAN KERR highlights coastal wildflowers which transform rocky sites into seasonal carpets of colour.
THE MAN WHO'S NUTS ABOUT WEE REDS
STEWART BONNEY meets a devotee of red squirrels who has a daily encounter with his local animals.
FROM ST ANDREW'S TO...ST ANDREWS
STEWART BONNEY walks through the Wansbeck valley countryside from Bolam to Hartburn, between two churches dedicated to the same saint.
AN ARTIST'S VIEW OF THE SOUTH TYNE VALLEY
SUSAN BURKE follows a heritage trail at Haydon Bridge dedicated to the 19th century artist John Martin.
PUTTING ART LOVERS IN THE PICTURE
MARIA COOPER previews this summer's Northumberland Art Tour, when artists throughout the county open their studios to the public.
SUMMER SONGSTER OR WICKED VILLAIN?
IAN KERR looks at the cuckoo's reputation, good and bad, and separates the myths from the reality.
NORHAM'S ART FIND OF THE CENTURY
North East art historian MARSHALL HALL unwraps the story of a Norham artist's forgotten cache of paintings which provided the local art find of the century
A MILL WHICH HAS SURVIVED 300 YEARS
DUNCAN HUTT looks back at the history of Thrum Mill, by the River Coquet downstream from Rothbury
COASTAL RETREATS
We like to be beside the sea, and so do many other creatures, as ALLAN POTTS explains.
EMMA AND THE SECRET GARDEN
SUSIE WHITE follows the progress of Hexham community Walled Garden.
LEARNING ABOUT LIFE AMONG THE ROMANS
VERONICA HEATH finds out how Hadrian's Wall is becoming a more child-friendly attraction.
THE FRIENDLY BIRD CLUB COMES OF AGE
BRIAN COX talked to Graham Bell, founder of North Northumberland bird club which has celebrated its 21st birthday.
ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE PIPES
PHIL HUNTLEY follows the sound of the Northumbrian smallpipes to Alnwick.
SETTLING ON A PLACE TO GROW
BILL PICKERING explains how to look for clues to link upland vegetation with the rock it covers.
INTERIORS FROM A GRACEFUL AGE
VIOLET MORRISON pays a house visit to Wallington to examine its interior decor and furnishings.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE....
SUMMER TREASURE TRAIL
Harbours, history and holy places
NEWS VIEW
Howick Hall arboretum opens
Music at Brinkburn Priory
A TASTE OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Cream of Carrot Soup
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