Northumberland communities - Morpeth

Events at Wallington - May 2013.

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Ranger Ramble - Dawn Chorus (International Dawn Chorus Weekend/Walk in the Woods Month)

Saturday 4 May, 5.00 - 7.00 am

Join bird expert, Keith Buchanan, on a dawn chorus walk around Wallington and learn how to identify birds by their calls. The morning will end with a hot drink and bacon sandwich in the café (vegetarian option available). Tel: 01670 773600. Age 14+. £15 (£10 without food). Meet under the Clocktower. Booking essential. Max 15

Spring Outdoors Fayre

Sunday 5 & Monday 6 May, 11.00 am - 5.00 pm

Celebrate the great outdoors in all its guises and enjoy demonstrations of outdoor crafts, try your hand at outdoor activities, browse a range of stalls promoting outdoor themed products and join in with our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ campaign. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

50 Things Fun

Saturday 11 May, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Visit our 50 Things station in the West Wood and discover all the kit needed to do today's top 5 activities from the 50 Things list. Normal admission charges apply.

Ask the Gardener

Sunday 12 May, 12 noon - 4.00 pm

Ask our Head Gardener for expert advice in the Conservatory, find out how to make up magnificent pots and buy special plants to help us raise money for the NGS. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for items made but all money raised goes to the NGS.

Ranger Ramble - Sawmill Tours

Sunday 12 May, 11.00 am & 2.30 pm

Join our Head Forester for a tour of the working sawmill on the Wallington estate. Tel: 01670 773600. Age 7+. Normal admission charges apply & £2 for the tour. Meet under the Clocktower. Booking recommended.

Wild Play at Wallington - Mad About Maps

Sunday 12 May, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Find your way to Wallington to discover the mysterious world of maps, from following directions and using a compass to searching for treasure and making your own map. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

50 Things Fun

Saturday 18 May, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Visit our 50 Things station in the West Wood and discover all the kit needed to do today's top 5 activities from the 50 Things list. Normal admission charges apply.

Plant Play at Wallington - Budding Gardeners

Sunday 19 May, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Join our Garden Team to discover all about the wonderful world of plants and find out how to plant and grow them. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Cars in the Courtyard - Post Vintage and Classic Cars

Sunday 19 May, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Admire a selection of post vintage and classic cars in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard. Normal admission charges apply.

The Romans Return

Sunday 26 & Monday 27 May, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

March back in time to the Imperial Age as Comitatus take over Wallington! Watch Roman soldiers put through their paces, marvel at the Cavalry squadron as they display their power and skill on horseback and see gladiators in action! Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

50 Things Challenge

Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 May, 11.00 am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00pm

Enjoy wild play at Wallington and see how many of our 50 Things activities you can do before you head home. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

50 Things Day

Thursday 30 May, 11.00 am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Join our Countryside Team to celebrate the 50 Things campaign and try your hand at some of the exciting activities like snail racing and cooking on a campfire. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Events at Wallington - April 2013

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Spring Play at Wallington

Tuesday 2 April - Sunday 14 April, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Wallington, home of the adventurous Trevelyan family, and enjoy themed games and activities, indoors and outside. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Wild Play at Wallington - Make a Wildlife Feeder

Thursday 4 April, 11.00 am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00pm

Join our Countryside Team and make a wildlife feeder for your garden. Normal admission charges apply & £3 per feeder.

Wild Play at Wallington - Make Your Own Box of Curiosities

Thursday 11 April, 11.00 am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Join our Countryside Team to make your own box for collecting curiosities just like the Trevelyans and fill it with weird, wild things you find in the woods. Normal admission charges apply & £5 per box.

Ranger Ramble* - Bat Walk

Saturday 13 April, 7.30pm

Join our Ranger for a walk around the woods with bat detectors to find out about bat ecology and see what bats we can find. Wear warm clothing, sturdy footwear and bring a torch. This walk covers uneven and occasionally steep terrain. Tel: 01670 773600. Age 8+. £5 for adults, £2.50 for children, £12.50 for families. Meet at the Clocktower. Booking essential. Max 20

* The Ranger Rambles could cross muddy, uneven and occasionally steep terrain, so please ensure you wear sturdy footwear and bring suitable outer clothes.

Talk Time: "Playing Rounders With Hitler" - The Extraordinary Life of Molly Trevelyan

Tuesday 23 April, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Join Lloyd Langley as he traces the life of Molly Trevelyan, the wife of Wallington's donor, Charles Philips Trevelyan. Molly was a 'modern superwoman', travelling the country as a leading light of the WI (dodging Hitler's bombs!), supporting Charles' political life, being a mother to six precocious children and playing hostess to 119 evacuees. Tel: 01670 773600. £22 incl. coffee & lunch. Booking essential.

Events at Wallington in March 2013

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Make Things with your Mum

Sunday 10 March, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 - 4.00pm
Show your Mum how special she is by making lovely crafts and flower
decorations together. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Talk Time: 'The Illogical Englishman', Charles Phillips Trevelyan

Tuesday 19 March, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Join Lloyd Langley to discover the life of Charles Phillips Trevelyan, the radical reformer who gifted Wallington to the National Trust in 1941. Tel: 01670 773600. £22 incl. coffee & lunch. Booking essential.

Easter Trail

Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Follow our fantastic children's trail and be rewarded by a yummy Cadbury chocolate prize. Normal admission charges apply + £2.50 per trail

Easter Eggstravaganza

Sunday 31 March & Monday 1 April, 1.00 am - 4.00 pm
Enjoy Easter fun at Wallington with craft activities, face-painting, games and races plus an Easter bonnet competition on Sunday 31 March and decorated egg competition and egg and spoon race on Monday 1 April. Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Events at Wallington - February 2013.

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Wake up at Wallington

Monday 18th February - Friday 22 February, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Discover how the Trevelyan family lived and played at Wallington, with themed games and activities, indoors and outside.

Normal admission charges apply & small charge for some activities.

Events at Wallington in December

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Wreath Making Workshop

Sunday 2 & Monday 3 December, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Come and make two special festive wreaths using materials from the woods and gardens at Wallington to decorate your home. £38 per person including tuition, materials, refreshments and lunch.

Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600. (FULLY BOOKED)

Christmas Concert

Saturday 8 December, 4.30 - 6.30pm.

The Belford Singers return to Wallington with another wonderful Christmas concert, full of festive melodies and harmonies, well suited to the atmospheric setting of the Central Hall. Adults £15 and children £7.50, including seasonal refreshments.

To book, please contact the Box Office on 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Booking fee applies.

Christmas at Wallington

8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 December, 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Experience Christmas as it should be at Wallington! Admire the beautiful decorations and enjoy carol singing and seasonal music in the House, as you soak up the special Christmas atmosphere. You can also make festive things, follow our fantastic Christmas trail and hear stories with Mrs Santa. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.

Santa at Wallington

8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 December, 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Meet Santa in his cosy grotto at Wallington and receive a special gift. £8 per child, including gift. Bookings taken as from 1/09/12 through the Estate Office on 01670 773600. Normal admission charges apply. (FULLY BOOKED)

Members' Exclusive Event - Christmas by Twilight

Friday 14 December, 6.00 - 8.00 pm

See Wallington in a different light - visit after dark and see the house beautifully decorated for Christmas and illuminated by "candles". Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, mince pies and canapés and do some Christmas shopping in our special Christmas shop. National Trust Members only. Adults £8 and children £4.

To book, please contact the Box Office on 0844 249 1895 or visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Booking fee applies.

Events at Wallington in November.

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Teacups, Zebras and Dancing Kaisers: Unfolding Wallington

7, 8, 9, 13, 14 & 15 November, 7.30pm

10 & 17 November, 3.30 & 7.30pm

11 November, 2.00 pm

18 November, 2.00 & 5.30pm

You are invited to the hustle and bustle of the Trevelyan family home as they prepare for a party. Join November Club for a promenade performance and journey through the house in a way that you've never done before. Please note this is not a seated performance. Age 12+. Limited numbers, booking essential. £25, including seasonal refreshments.

To book, please call 01665 833751 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Tickets on sale from 1 August

Members' Exclusive Events

Sunday 11 November, 5.00 pm & Friday 16 November, 7.00 pm

Enjoy a welcome drink before the performance then meet the cast at this special event for National Trust Members. £25, incl. seasonal refreshments. To book, please call 01665 833751 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Tickets on sale from 1 August

Talk Time at Wallington - Northern Myths of Arthur

Tuesday 20 November, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he explores the mythological landscape of the far north, captured in the Arthurian legends in the time before the kingdom of Northumbria. Rediscover the healing isle of Lindisfarne, the mighty capital of Bamburgh, the palace of Gefrin and the ladies of the lake at Millfield. The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £22 per person, including refreshments and lunch. Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.

Children's Christmas Crafts

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November, 11.00 am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Drop in and have a go at making fantastic Christmas crafts. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for items made. Dress for mess!

Events at Wallington in October.

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Talk Time at Wallington: Time & Tide Wait for No Man

Tuesday 2 October, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Join Lloyd Langley as he explores the artistic career of Jonathan Parker, the great-grandson of Wallington's donor Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan. Lloyd considers the many things which have influenced Jonathan over his twenty-five year career, including Wallington and his Trevelyan ancestors. He will also look at how Jonathan has drawn inspiration from the past, present and future to create his contemporary works. The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £20 per person, including refreshments and lunch. Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.

Trade Secrets - Conservation in Action

Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 October, 1.00 - 3.30pm

Join our Conservation Team as they reveal the secrets of conservation and demonstrate how to care for textiles in the Central Hall. Normal admission charges apply.

Prepare to Prune!

Sunday 7 October, 1.30pm

Join our Gardening Team on a special tour through the Wallington Garden to discover the secrets of pruning and learn how to keep your garden in tip top condition. Meet at the Conservatory. Normal admission charges apply.

Talk Time at Wallington: Richard III - England's Northern King

Tuesday 16 October, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he crowns Richard III the only King of the North and explores the family politics of the Yorkist dynasty in the lands beyond the Humber. The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £22 per person, including refreshments and lunch. Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.

Food & Craft Festival

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 October, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Come along and celebrate the variety and quality of food and crafts from across the region. Enjoy over 80 stalls of fantastic local produce along with demonstrations and children's activities. Reduced admission charges for this weekend - just £4 for adults and children go free! Exhibitors please contact Taste North East on 0845 4562340.

The Great British Walk - Take a Walk on the Child Side

Saturday 27 October - Sunday 4 November

Put your best foot forward and follow our self-guided walk through the West Woods to find out about some of the childhood adventures of the Trevelyan children. Normal admission charges apply.

Beyond the Ropes

Saturday 27 - Tuesday 30 October, 10.30 am

Become an explorer at Wallington. Follow November Club as they reveal the secrets of the attics where you will encounter stories from the past and discover where the Trevelyan children played. Age 7+. To book, please call 01665 833751 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington
Normal admission charges apply + £5. Tickets available from 1 August.

Wild Walk at Wallington - Foraging with Wild Harmony

Sunday 28 October, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Take a walk on the wild side and join our wild food expert on a special guided walk on the Wallington Estate looking out for seasonal wild food and learning how to use it! Age 10+ Adult £15, child £7.50 and family (2 adults, 2 children) £35. Wear waterproofs and boots and bring a packed lunch, hot drink and a sense of humour! Booking essential on 01670 773963.

Halloween Fun

Wednesday 31 October, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Come along and make Halloween crafts, try our spooktacular children's trail and hear scary stories told by our resident witch. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.

Forest Frights

Wednesday 31 October, 4.30 - 7.30pm

Dare you brave our forest of frights, full of strange happenings and spooky characters?
All adults to be accompanied by courageous children on this terrifying trail through the eerie woods. Enter at your peril.... Adult £2, child £4, family £10. Wrap up warm and don't forget your torch!

Events at Wallington in September

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North Tyneside Pipe Band

Sunday 2 September, 2.00 - 4.00 pm

Enjoy the traditional sounds of Scottish Pipes and Drums in the Courtyard.
Normal admission charges apply.

Bat Walk

Friday 7 September, 7.00 - 9.30pm

Join us for a walk around the woods with bat detectors to find out about bat ecology and see what bats we can find. Adult £4, child £2 and family £10. Booking essential on 01670 773963. Wear warm clothing and bring a torch and a flask!

Ann Wilkinson Sings Folk in the Central Hall

Sunday 16 September, 2pm & 3pm.

Enjoy a collection of popular folk songs in the beautiful setting of the Central Hall. Normal admission charges apply.

Beyond the Ropes

Monday 17, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 & Friday 21 September, 10.30am

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September, 4.30pm

Become an explorer at Wallington. Join November Club as they lead you through the house and beyond the ropes to give a glimpse of their forthcoming newly commissioned performance. Enter Wallington and experience the ground floor rooms through the eyes of an illogical Englishman. Age 12+. To book, please call 01665 833751 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington
Normal admission charges apply + £5. Tickets available from 1 August.

Talk Time at Wallington: "Playing Rounders With Hitler" - The Extraordinary Life of Molly Trevelyan

Tuesday 18 September, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Join Lloyd Langley as he traces the changing life and times of Molly Trevelyan. As the wife of Wallington's donor, Charles Philips Trevelyan, Molly became a modern superwoman; travelling the country as a leading light of the WI (dodging Hitler's bombs!), supporting Charles' political life and promoting Northumbrian folk culture . She was also mother to six precocious children and played hostess to 119 evacuees! The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £20 per person, including refreshments and lunch. Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.

Wartime Wallington

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Step back in time and find out what life was like on the Home Front during the Second World War. Follow our family trail to find out what it was like to be an evacuee at Wallington, see wartime vehicles in the courtyard and hear about the real children who were evacuated to Wallington during the war. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities

Coffee Shop Walk with Maurice Holliday

Wednesday 26 September, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Join Maurice Holliday on a walk through the beautiful Northumberland countryside and experience the natural world through verse. £3 per person, payable to the guide. Meet at the Clocktower and bring a light lunch, waterproofs and boots.

Wild Walk at Wallington - Wannie Line Walk

Saturday 29 September, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Join the Countryside Team for a guided walk along the Wannie Line railway, which weaves through the Wallington estate. Age 10+ Adult £4, child £2 and family £10. Bring a light lunch, waterproofs and boots. Booking essential on 01670 773963.

Woodland Heritage Day

Sunday 30 September, 11.00 am - 3.00pm

Meet the Countryside Team who manage Wallington's vast woodland and explore all things to do with wood. There will be practical demos of wood working and woodland crafts such as chainsaw carving, axe throwing and horse logging. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.

Domestic Abuse Victims Urged To Seek Help This Bank Holiday

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The chief executive of a Northumberland-based charity which offers free family law advice has urged those concerned about domestic abuse this Bank Holiday not to delay in seeking help.

Liz Chadwick, Chief Executive of DAWN Advice, has warned increased alcohol consumption over the long weekend could spark a rise in domestic abuse cases.

She said: "Unfortunately we regularly see a spike in calls about domestic abuse around Bank Holidays, and this can often be traced back to increased alcohol consumption. Many people choose to celebrate the summer Back Holiday by enjoying a few drinks, but for some this can have disastrous consequences.

"Domestic abuse can affect anybody and it can take many forms, ranging from physical to emotional and mental abuse. Anyone with any concerns, whether it is about their own situation or either a friend or relative's, should seek help immediately.

"Many victims of domestic abuse delay in seeking advice as they hope it will never happen again or are scared of the repercussions but asking for help is the first step to changing their situation."

Since DAWN Advice's family law solicitors relocated to the centre of Morpeth and Ashington earlier this year, over 20 per cent of the enquiries received by the team has involved domestic abuse. Now they are preparing to receive even more calls following the long weekend.

DAWN Advice provides those affected by domestic violence in Northumberland with confidential, free legal advice to protect them from abuse, while its partner organisations can offer much needed emotional support and counselling.

DAWN's family law solicitors can meet clients on an emergency basis and offer advice on their options, including court protection. If necessary an application for a Non Molestation Order will be made to the court to prevent abusers from harassing or intimidating their victims.

Anyone worried about domestic abuse, or other family law matters, should contact the team at DAWN Advice on 0300 303 1931 as soon as possible.

Alternatively they can also visit the team at 17 Market Place, Morpeth or at 107-109 Station Road, Ashington for free face-to-face advice.

DAWN Advice offers confidential and impartial legal advice on a range of issues including matters relating to family law. It is a member of the Citizens Advice service and manages the operation of the DAWN CAB in Morpeth.

Events at Wallington

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Wild Walk at Wallington - Foraging with Wild Harmony

Sunday 19 August, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Take a walk on the wild side and join our wild food expert on a special guided walk on the Wallington Estate looking out for seasonal wild food and learning how to use it! Age 10+ Adult £15, child £7.50 and family (2 adults and 2 children) £35. Wear waterproofs and boots and bring a packed lunch, hot drink and a sense of humour! Booking essential on 01670 773963.

Bushcraft Taster Session with Wild Harmony

Saturday 25 August, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Get an insight into the world of campcraft and outdoor living as you learn about shelter building, fire lighting, knots and cordage and campfire cooking in a woodland environment while having a great fun day out. Age 14+ Adult £20. Booking essential on 01670 773963.

Bushcraft Taster Session with Wild Harmony

Sunday 26 & Monday 27 August, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Sunday 26 & Monday 27 August, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Bring your favourite bear along for a picnic at Wallington. Try our fabulous teddy bear trail, come on a Teddy Toddle down into the woods, have a go at bear themed arts and craft activities and enter the best dressed bear competition. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.

Events at Wallington

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Go Wild at Wallington

Every Wednesday and Thursday from 15 - 30 August, 11.00am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Join us for family fun as we celebrate the great outdoors from woodland and farmland to the seaside through themed activities, crafts and trails. Visit our website or call for details of what we'll be doing when! Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.

Tribal Rhythms with Wild Harmony

Friday 17 August, 10.00 am - 12 noon & 2.00 - 4.00pm

Learn to make musical instruments and have a go at making natural music in the woods. Age 5+ £5. Dress for mess! Booking essential on 01670 773963.

Open Air Theatre - HMS Pinafore

Saturday 18 August, 7.30pm

Illyria return with a hilarious version of Gilbert & Sullivan's humorous tale of love and snobbery in Victorian England. Adult £19, child £9.50. Tel: 0844 249 1895 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington Booking fee applies.

North East's Fight Against Fuel Poverty Heats Up

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Morpeth-based social enterprise DAWN Advice has forged an innovative partnership with the British Gas Energy Trust to help North East residents cope with their energy bills.

DAWN Advice now offers free specialist debt advice to people living across the region who are at risk of fuel poverty, through a new project funded by the British Gas Energy Trust.

Residents who spend more than 10 per cent of their income on heating their home are classed as being in fuel poverty and may be eligible for financial help to reduce their household bills.

People who contact the new service from DAWN Advice will be able to access specialist fuel debt advice either over the telephone or by appointment at their home or at their nearest participating Citizens Advice Bureau. They will also receive support in applying for financial assistance from the British Gas Energy Trust and advice on energy efficiency to help prevent future fuel debts.

Liz Chadwick, Chief Executive of DAWN Advice, said that national figures relating to fuel poverty highlight exactly how badly North East England is affected by this type of debt. She said: "Figures published in 2010 showed the North East had England's second-highest percentage of homes affected by fuel poverty, with 21.2 per cent of households spending over 10 per cent of their income on energy bills.

"Fuel poverty is a major concern in the North East and is one of the most common contributing factors in many of the cases which our debt advisers deal with on a daily basis. As well as affecting people's emotional well-being, those living in fuel-poor households are often at an increased risk of ill health so we are pleased to be working with the British Gas Energy Trust to help tackle this issue.

"Anyone can find themselves experiencing fuel poverty, however most often it occurs in vulnerable households including pensioners, people claiming benefits, people with children aged under 16, and people with disabilities or long-term illness.

"I would urge anyone, no matter their circumstances, who is struggling with their energy costs or at risk of fuel poverty not to delay in seeking advice. The sooner someone asks for help the easier it is to manage their debts and begin reducing them."

The British Gas Energy Trust, which has been operating since 2004, provides grants to help people in need to reduce their gas and electricity debts, and where appropriate other priority household debts, with the aim to give vulnerable individuals and families a fresh start and enable them to remain debt free.

North East residents in need of debt advice should contact DAWN Advice as soon as possible on 0300 303 1931 for specialist telephone advice or to arrange a face-to-face appointment.

DAWN Advice is a Northumberland-based social enterprise which offers confidential and impartial legal advice on a range of issues including debt, housing, employment, welfare benefits and family law. It is a member of the Citizens Advice service and manages the operation of the DAWN CAB in Morpeth.

Best of British at Wallington

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Friday 27 July - Sunday 12 August

Join in the fun as we celebrate British history, tradition and culture through themed activities, crafts and trails during the Summer of Celebration.

Visit our website, email or call Estate Office on 01670 773600 for details of what we'll be doing when!

Normal admission charges apply + small charge for items made.

Wallington Pipers

Sunday 5 August, 2pm

Experience the traditional sound of the Northumbrian Pipes as the Wallington Pipers gather in the Courtyard. Normal admission charges apply.

Events at Wallington in July

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Northumbrian Clog Dancers

Sunday 22 July, 12 noon & 1.30pm

Enjoy clog and highland dancing in the Courtyard (weather permitting!). Normal admission charges apply.

Puzzled by Plants

Wednesday 25 July, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Are you puzzled by plants? Why not drop by and ask the Wallington Gardeners all your gardening questions - find out what plants are called, when to plant them and how to look after them.
askthewallingtongardener@nationaltrust.org.uk Normal admission charges apply.

Cars in the Courtyard - Morgans

Sunday 29 July, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Admire a gathering of Morgans in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard and imagine yourself behind the wheel of one of these classy cars. Normal admission charges apply.

Free Family Legal Advice Service Launches in Northumberland

2012-07-17T14:46:33Z

A free family legal advice service for people in Northumberland has been officially launched at an event at Longhirst Hall.

The DAWN Family Legal Advice service aims to improve access to quality legal advice for families, and will operate from Morpeth and Ashington.

The service brings unprecedented support for people in Northumberland who need help on issues such as divorce, care work or domestic violence.

The DAWN Family Legal Advice team comprises fully-qualified solicitors, legal secretaries and support staff, based at the DAWN Citizens Advice Bureau in Morpeth and at the Wansbeck Centre for Voluntary Service in Ashington.

The launch, supported by the Northern Rock Foundation's Fresh Ideas Fund, took place at Longhirst Hall in July 2012.

Liz Chadwick, Chief Executive of DAWN Advice, which offers confidential and independent legal advice, said: "This service will play a critical role at the heart of Northumberland, helping families who are dealing with a wide range of issues.

"The location of the service, at the heart of two of the county's biggest communities, will help make quality legal advice even more accessible to people when they need it most.

"Issues relating to Family Law are extremely complex and often emotions will be running sky-high, particularly when children are involved, so it's essential that matters are resolved as quickly as possible.

"Our improved Family Law service will allow people to easily benefit from specialist face-to-face advice in order to resolve their problems without the need to travel long distances."

The event featured presentations from: DAWN Family Legal Advice solicitors Sarah Kerrigan and Carolanne Seddon; Claire Blades, Legal Services Policy and Development Manager at Citizens Advice; Patrick Boyle, Children's Services Manager at Northumberland County Council; and Richard Walton, Programme Manager from the Northern Rock Foundation.

Liz added: "The event was a huge success, and there was a quality turnout from people representing a host of interested parties and organisations. We are ready to hit the ground running and I'm sure the service will get off to a flying start."

Anyone in need of Family Law advice should contact the team on 0300 303 1931 for an initial assessment, to see if they are eligible for Legal Aid. Phone lines are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm or Friday from 9am to 4.30pm.

Alternatively residents can also visit the team in Morpeth at 17 Market Place or in Ashington at Wansbeck Centre for Voluntary Service on 107-109 Station Road for face-to-face advice.

DAWN Advice is a Northumberland-based social enterprise which offers free, confidential and impartial legal advice on a range of issues including family law, debt, housing, employment and welfare benefits. It is a member of the Citizens Advice service and manages the operation of the DAWN CAB in Morpeth.