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Big Band Brings Proms In The Park To Hardwick Hall Hotel
As part of its Outdoor Summer Sessions programme, Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham, is planning a Proms In the Park afternoon, featuring Musicians Unlimited Big Band on Sunday 6 September. The 20 piece orchestra formed in Hartlepool has been playing together for more than 30 years and will be performing...
English Heritage Welcomes Back Visitors To Historic Properties Across Hadrian’s Wall
Following a time of closure during the Covid-19 lockdown, English Heritage has opened up its sites along Hadrian’s Wall. The charity which manages 20 properties along the Wall from museums, mile castles and a castle closed all its staffed sites in March. These are now being slowly re-opened. New measures...

Aging Beauty

At fifty-six years old, I am the youngest member of my band. In 1995 age thirty-two and at the height of my success, I was the oldest. Despite my worn exterior, I receive regular radio airplay and have recently been named ‘Artist of the Year’ for which I’ll receive an...
Bar+Block Newcastle Steakhouse was forced to close for obvious reasons earlier this year, and will soon reopen. Guests can book a table online by visiting their website www.barandblock.co.uk or by calling 0191 814 1888.
Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar Cinema has been crowned ‘Small Business of the Year’ at the 2020 Small Awards, which celebrates the smallest and greatest firms in the UK. Founded in 2013 in a derelict building by self-confessed ‘movie fanatics’, Jam Jar Cinema has become a beacon of the community, attracting...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is reopening this week and welcoming visitors again after its closure due to government restrictions. The open air museum, which is in its 50th anniversary year, is opening this Thursday (23rd July), four months after having to close its doors. Pre-booked timeslot tickets are...
The Geordie Guide to Happiness explores the secrets of happiness, with special guests and interviewees from Newcastle sharing what makes them smile. Podcast host and creator Alex Henry explains: “We’ll be talking to people who have been born and bred in Newcastle as well as some who have made this...

Gender Regardless

I’ve never understood the necessity in remarking on the gender of an artist whilst perusing their offerings, whether it be audible or by sight. My first thought is always: ‘Do I like this?’ and if so, ‘why?’ I’ve never found any sense in stating obvious comments such as: ‘female...
'Twist of Fate': An old-fashioned gum ball machine, filled with choices of modern classic cocktails, prizes and more, presented at the table, is a fun way for you to take the stress out of choosing a cocktail. On Saturday 4th July, basement bar Mother Mercy opened its doors once again,...
Larry Elder's new documentary on African Americans and politics is a runaway success The IMDb reviews are rolling in: close to 1,000 at the time of writing, with a 9.8/10 average rating. Released on June 19th, you can buy the documentary from their website for $19.00, which is roughly £16. Split...

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