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Mama Mia at the Seghill Institute Community Center

Doorstep Pictures presents Mama Mia at the Seghill Institute /  Community Center, 29th October, 7.00PM, Pay at the door. 

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The Spiderwick Chronicles at the Seghill Institute Community Center

Doorstep Pictures presents The Spiderwick Chronicles at the Seghill Institute/  Community Center, 29th October, 2PM, Pay at the door. 

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The Polyjesters Appearing at the Seghill Institute Community Center

The Polyjesters are Appearing at the Seghill Institute Community Center .

7.30PM, 15th November, Pay at the door.

See http://www.polyjesters.com for more information.

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Old photograph of Market Square

I have just came across this old historic photograph of Market Square, Seghill:

Market Square Seghill

All photo credit goes to ‘ylind ypind’

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Posts available at new Seaton Valley Magazine

Ever dreamed of being a local journalist of photographer, the new  Seaton Valley Magazine is looking for you. It has been set up by Stephen Stanners of seatondelaval.org and is a great new magazine about your local area. You can fill in the application form here (requirers MS Word)

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Public questions invited

Residents of Blyth Valley who want answers to any questions or solutions to issues are being invited to have their say. Blyth Valley Borugh Council is extending an open invitation to anyone who would like to meet with councillors. at 6PM October 16th at Blyth Civic Centre. 

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Criticism of Block on donation to Seaton Delaval Hall Appeal

An opposition councilor has criticized Nortumberland County Council as it looks set to block a £100,000 donation from Blyth Valley Borough Council to help save Seaton Delaval Hall, the Borough council has defended it’s decision to give the gifts saying that the £100,000 is to protect jobs at the hall and create more jobs through tourism. The borough council passed the donation 4 weeks ago despite the opposition from the Liberal Democrats.

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Painting to be Auctioned For Seaton Delaval Hall

A watercolor painting by local artist Tom Dack is expected to fetch several hundred pounds when it goes on auction this evening. The work is called We’re Gaining on them and depicts  a yachting scene from early last century. All funds raised from the auction tonight at 7pm at the Art Works Galleries, Ousburn, will be in aid of the Save Seaton Delaval Hall Appeal.

You can discuss the camping Here in the forums

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Flower Festival and Concert

St. Nicholas Church’s Flower festival will begin, with a concert, on Friday October 3rd and will run until Monday October 6th. There Will be over 30 floral displays around the church, as well as stalls selling home made cakes, preserves, Fair trade goods and a raffle. The festival will be opened by Marian Foster, of BBC Radio Newcastle. Tickets will be £5 each and are available from Sandra Stewart on (01670) 716543

 

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Public Inquiry over Landfill Site Extension

The Government has decided to “call in” the planning application for an extension to the recycling and waste site at Seghill, the move has been welcomed by local no to landfill campaigners. An independent planning inspector from the government’s planning inspectorate in Bristol will be holding the enquiry. The application was passed by Northumberland county council by just one vote, however it was overwhelmingly rejected by North Tyneside council. Over 5000 people signed the No to landfill petition and the councils received more than 500 letters of complaint.

Discuss in the forum

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