BERWICK-UPON-TWEED WHAT’S ON GUIDE 2015
First Wednesday of each month
Jazz at the Pilot Inn
Pilot Inn, Low Greens, Berwick-upon-Tweed
8pm-9pm
01289 304214
First Wednesday of each month
Tap day at Bear Claw Brewery
Bear Claw Brewery, N. Greenwich road, Spittal, TD15 1RG
12noon-11pm
Cask and Keg Beers available.
Northern Edge Coffee also open and serving their brews.
Most Thursday to Sundays
Gallery Open
Berwick Watchtower, West End, Tweedmouth, Berwick
Thurs-Sun 12noon-4pm – check website for dates
Every Thursday
Traditional Music Session
The Pilot Inn, Low Greens, Berwick
8.30pm till late
Listeners and visiting musicians most welcome
Tel: 01289 304214
Every Sunday
Car boot sale – indoor and outdoor pitches
Tweedside Trading Estate, Tweedmouth, Berwick
12noon-4pm for buyers (sellers set up from 10.30am)
£7 indoor pitch, £4 per car
Tel: 07725 579177
Every Sunday until September
Car Boot Sale
Castlegate Car Park, Berwick
10am-2pm
Guided Walks on Holy Island
Various walks including; Celtic Christianity – tracing Saints Aidan and Cuthbert, The Pilgrims Way – a wild walk across the sea, Sand Dune and Shore – rareplants and birds, The Harbour Walk – fishing past and present
Charges – For Groups 1 – 20 people – 1 hour £35, 2 hours £55
For info:
Tel Mary Gunn: 01289 389225
Monday 1st June-31st August
Paxton House Boat Trips & Net Fishing Times
Paxton House, Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ
For Dates, Times and Prices please call: 01289 386291
Tickets available from Berwick TIC or Paxton House
Saturday 11th July-Sun 12th September
Generation Air-Space Cadets
The Gymnasium Gallery, By Berwick Barracks (off the Walls), Berwick
Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
Exhibition made up of inflatable organisms and glowing pods.
Sunday 12th July – Sunday 13th September
Alnmouth Friendly Neets 2015
Traditional Northumbrian Music
Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, NE66 2RS
8pm-10pm
Tickets available on the door
Adult £8.00, Children 12-18 £4.00, Under 12 Free
Saturday 25thJuly– Sun 11th October
Wish you were here?
Berwick Visual Arts presents an exhibition of Postcards and Postcard artistry, selected from Jeremy Cooper’s major artists’ postcard collection.
The Granary Gallery (2nd Floor Berwick YHA), Dewar’s Lane, Off Bridge Street, Berwick
Gallery Open: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
Tuesday 25th August
Andrew & Margaret Wachorn – Traditional music from Northumberland and beyond (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, guitar and voice
St Mary’s Church, Holy Island
7.30pm
Tickets at the door £7.50 (accompanied children under 12 free)
Tel: 01665 576245
Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August
Juiced up Festival (Cover bands)
Felix:Leiter, The Complete Stone Roses, Definitely Oasis and more!
Harehead Farm,Cranshaws, TD111 3SJ
Ticets£25.00 or Camping £36.00 plus booking fee
Ticket Scotland or Earthly Angel, 66 High Street, Dunbar
Skiddle.com or Eventbrite
Saturday 29th August
Quiet as a Mouse – Live music
The Barrels Alehouse, Bridge Street, Berwick
Free entry
8pm
Tel: 01289 308013
Saturday 29th August
Postcard and Stamp Fair
Berwick Parish Centre, off the Parade, Berwick
10.30am – 4.00pm
Entrance: £Adults 50p
Tel: 01368 860365
Saturday 29th August
Diamond Jack– Live music
The First and Last pub, Upper Burnmouth, Scottish Borders
8pm
Tel: 018907 81306
Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August
Scarecrow weekend
At Rennington (off B1340, Near Alnwick)
Refreshments & Music
12 noon – 4pm / Tel: 01665 577174
Saturday 29th –Monday 31stAugust
Bamburgh Castle
The Clarence Household
An event portraying the military, and domestic sides, of the household of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence.
Living history: food, cooking, spinning, candle dipping, distilling, gaming and drinking
10am – 5pm
Included in admission price
Sunday 30th August 2015
Abseil Bamburgh Castle
Join us for a daring abseil from the iconic 60ft Constable Tower!!
Registration Fee £20.00
Sponsorship £75.00
In aid of HospiceCare
Contact 01665606515
Sunday 30th August
BARK Dog Show and Family Funday
10am-4pm
Castlehills Farm, Berwick
Lots to do and see; Northumbria Police Dog Display Team,Chirnside Canine-Have a go agility, Fun Dog Show (All Classes-All ages-All dogs!)
Kennels: 01289 306299
Monday 31st August
TheLord Chamberlains Men – 12th Night
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh
Jesters, ship-wrecks and mistaken identities, in Shakespeare’s ‘The Twelfth Night’
Booking essential: 01668 214 208
Adult £14.50 Child £10.00
Monday 31 August
AntiquesCollectors Fair
Norham Village Hall, Norham
9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday 2nd September
Till Valley Archaeological Society presents…
Rodger Jermy – ‘The Limestone Industry on Holy Island’
Crookham Village Hall, Crookham
7.30pm
Members Free, Visitors £4.00
Wednesday 2nd September
The Berwick Male Voice ChoirOpen evening
The Atrium, Longridge Towers School, Near Berwick
6.45pm
Tel: 01361 890390
Thursday 3rd September
Andrew & Margaret Wachorn – Traditional music from Northumberland and beyond (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, guitar and voice
St Aidan’s Church, Bamburgh
7.30pm
Tickets at the door £7.50 (accompanied children under 12 free)
Tel: 01665 576245
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September
Lindisfarne Festival
Live music and DJ’s including; Reverend & The Makers, Public Service Broadcasting, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, Smoove & Turrell, DJ Yoda, The Skints and many, many more!
Camping + Music Festival + Arts & Crafts
At Beal Farm (opposite Holy Island), Beal
Weekend tickets - £78 + booking fee (includes camping)
Saturday Tickets - £50 + booking fee (includes camping)
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September
Berwick Food & Beer Festival
Berwick Barracks & Parade Green
Friday 4th Beer Festival only from 12.00 noon
Saturday 5th Food from 10am – 5pm
Beer from 10 am - Late
Sunday6th Food from 10 am - 6pm
Beer from 10 am - Late
Tel: 07717 847687 /
Saturday 5th September
Jubilee Club Entertainment presents…
Superb male vocalist - Paul French
And Top Comedy Vocalist - Marion Martell
Jubilee Club, Eastcliffe, Spittal, Berwick
At approx. 8pm
Tickets available from Jubilee club
Tele: 01289 305597
Saturday 5th September
North Sunderland & SeahousesGardening Association…
33rd Annual open show
Flowers, bakery,handicrafts
In Seahouses sports and community centre, Stone close (hub), Seahouses
2.00pm
Admission: Adults £1, Children free
Tel: 01665 721200
Saturday 5th September
Music with ‘Dark side of the moon’
Berwick Beer Festival,Berwick Barracks, The Parade, Berwick
7.30pm onwards
Entry £4 at the door
Sunday 6th September
Etal Flower Show
Etal Village, Ford and Etal Estates
Gates open at 12pm
Over 170 classes in flowers,vegetables,bakery, children’s & other sections
Coldstream pipe band, Dog show,rodeo competition,car boot sale, beer tent, light refreshments, birds of prey, Heavy horses, Carousel, Bouncy Castle, Archery and Craft centre.
Entry: £3, Children free
Parking: Free
Monday 7th September 2015
Border Archaeological Societypresents…
“Industrial Archaeology in the Borders” by Professor John Hume honorary professor at the Universities ofGlasgow and St Andrews.
The Parish Centre,Off the Parade, Berwick upon Tweed
7pm / Members: Free Visitors:£2.00
Wednesday 9th September
Peter Jagger - Folk singer and guitarist
Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
9pm
Thurday 10th September
Acoustic Night
In the side room, Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
7pm
Bring your own instruments and join in
It’s Free!
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th September
Heritage Open Days
Your once a year chance to explore the world on your doorstep
Unlocked and completely free of charge!
Various Locations & Buildings
Pop into Berwick TIC to pick up a free leaflet or book on a free tour.
Saturday 12th September
Brian Rawson Band
9pm
The Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
Saturday 12th September
Berwick upon Tweed Educational Association
Study Day…
‘Loss and Recovery: The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest’
By Dr Richard Moore
Berwick Voluntary Centre,Tweed Street, Berwick
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm with break for lunch
£20.00 (including refreshments and a sandwich lunch)
Tel: Helen Hoey 01890819046
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September
Heritage open days…
Belford Hall
Communal areas and gardens open
11.00am – 4.00pm
Entrance: free
Tel: 01668 213576
Sunday 13th September
The Osiligi Warriors
Maasai Tribal Song & Dance
The Maltings Theatre, Eastern Lane, Berwick
Tickets £13 £11.50 concessions,£10 Children
Book on line at Box office: 01289330999
Sunday 13th September
Laid Back presents…‘Classic sounds of the 60’s and 70’s’
The Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
7pm
Tuesday 15th September
Quiz Night in aid of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
7.30pm
£2.00 per person (max team of 6)
The Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
Tuesday 15th September- Tues 3rd November
Berwick upon Tweed Educational Association
‘Introduction to Geology’
8 lectures by Alison Tymon
10am-12noon
William Elder Building, Castlegate, Berwick upon Tweed
8 week course £48.00 including refreshments
Helen Hoey: 01890 819046
Friday 18th - Saturday 19th September
Goldwing Light Parade
Don’t miss this spectacular charity event
Friday: Static evening display on at Berwick Holiday Centre
8.30pm – 10.00pm
Saturday: Static display and family fun at the Parade Car Park, Berwick
10.00am – 10.00pm
Later that evening sees the main event, a spectacular, dazzling parade of illuminated Goldwings as they ‘roar’ through the town!
Starting off at 8.30pm
All proceeds in aid of Berwick RNLI Lifeboats
Saturday 19th September
Northumberland and Durham Family History Society
The Flodden Transcription Project
Speaker- Linda Bankier
Bell View Resource Centre, 33 West Street, Belford
10am
Saturday 19th September
Soul in the Basement, The Best in 60’s Soul,R&B,Mod and SKA
Guest DJ’s
Free Admission
8pm til 12.30
The Barrels Ale House, Bridge Street, Berwick
Sunday 20th September 2015
Walk to Beat Blood Cancer
Holy Island Forget Me Not Walk
Start:11.30am
St Aiden’s Winery, Holy Island
Join us for a 5 mile circular walk, suitable for families and taking in stunning views of castle,harbour and village
Wednesday 23rd – Sunday 27th September
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
At The Maltings Theatre & Cinema,plus other venues around Berwick
A mixture of free & ticketed events
Tel: 01289 303355
Wednesday 7th October
Patrick Kielty’s‘Help’ Tour
The Maltings, Eastern Lane, Berwick
01289330999
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October
Berwick Food & Literary Festival
Various venues around Berwick
Mixture of free & ticketed events
Saturday 17th October
Spittal Autumn Fair
Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, Spittal, Berwick
10am – 3pm
Free entry
Tel: 07752 403409
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th October
Arty-Facts
The Creative Berwick Festival
An Illustrated timeline showing key events
Characters and topics from 900 years
Of Berwick’s history and Culture Heritage
Berwick Town Hall
11.00am – 4.00pm
November
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Lights switch on
Marygate, Berwick
Tel: 01670 622155
December
Friday 11th December
Spittal Christmas Parade
Main street,Spittal
Free event
Starts 5.30pm
Tel: 07752 403409
Sunday 13th December
Berwick Christmas Market
Marygate, Berwick
11am – 4pm
Free event
Tel: 01891 988912
Saturday 26th December
Boxing Day Dip
Spittal Beach, Berwick
Sponsor form entry
Spectators free
Tel: 01670 622155 /
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