Events 2012
Events Leaflet 2012
Following consultation and input from a wide range of community groups and individuals in Newbiggin by the Sea, we are pleased to publish the 2012 events leaflet.
This leaflet has been distributed throughout the region and details were included in the March 2012 newsletter that went to every household within Newbiggin by the Sea.
Categories
Or view the events by date: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December 2012.
Learn or Explore
Museum at Night and Sleep Overs
Fri 18th to Sun 20th May at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Vanguard Craft Tour
Fri 8th to Sat 16th June at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Heritage Festival
Sat 16th June with the Northumberland Church of England Academy and Newbiggin Maritime Centre from 10am to 2pm at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Rock Pool Safari
Thu 9th Aug with Coastal Warden. £3 per family. Meet 1.30pm at Church Point Car Park
Shell Chimes
Tue 14th Aug with Coastal Warden - Create wind chimes from shells. £2.50 each child. From 10am to 12noon. Drop in on Beach at Quay Wall.
Sandcastle Competition
Fri 17th Aug with Coastal Warden – Free - Sponsored prizes. 1pm. Register on Beach at Quay Wall
Heritage Open Days
Thu 6th to Sun 9th Sep. Family Activities throughout town
Be Creative!
Newbiggin Arts Forum Workshops
First Monday of every month from 7pm at Newbiggin Arts Centre
Flights of Fancy
Kite Festival and Workshop at Newbiggin Maritime Centre from Wed 4th to Mon 9th April
Cakes and Tiaras: Jubilee Picnic and Arts Fayre
Sun 3rd June from 12noon-4pm with Newbiggin Arts Forum at Newbiggin Arts Centre
Art on the Beach
With painting demo from Newbiggin Arts Forum, all day Sat 4th Aug
The Big Draw
Sat 6th to Sun 7th Oct at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Rolf Harris: Can you tell what it is yet?
The Big Draw with the Newbiggin Arts Forum at Newbiggin Arts Centre on Sun 14th Oct
Christmas Cake Making
Tue 16th Oct at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Not Just Mistletoe and Sparkles: A Traditional Christmas Celebration
Sun 2nd Dec with the Newbiggin Arts Forum at Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre from 12noon to 4pm
Christmas Cake Decoration
Tue 4th Dec at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Come Along
Newbiggin Lifeboat Open Day
Sun 6th May from 10am to 4pm
The Ogden Sisters Theatre
Sun 6th May from 7.30pm at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Table Top Sales
Sun 26th May, Sat 23rd June and Sat 14th July. All 10am to 12noon at Quay Wall with Newbiggin Traders Association.
Queens Diamond Jubilee Tea Party
Tue 5th June at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Olympic Torch Celebration
Fri 15th June at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Crossroads Healthy Living Day
Sat 23rd June from 11am to 2pm at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Royal British Legion Armed Forces Day, Memorial Dedication and Parade
Sun 8th July
We are 1 – Family Day
Sat 21st July at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newbiggin Lifeboat Station Open Air Service
Sun 22nd July from 3pm to 4pm
Newbiggin Lifeboat Harbour Day
Sun 29th July from 1pm to 5pm
Bad Apples Birthday Fun Day
Sun 19th Aug
St. Bartholomew’s Fair
Sat 25th Aug from 11am to 4pm
St. Bartholomew’s Fair: The Village Show
Sun 26th Aug from 12noon to 4pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church Flower Festival
Mon 27th Aug from 11am to 4pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church Summer Fair
Mon 27th Aug from 11am to 2pm
Sub 21 Beach Party Fun Day
Sat 1st Sep at Newbiggin Beach
Halloween – Shipwrecks and Sirens
Mon 29th Oct to Fri 2nd Nov at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Alternative Firework Display
Mon 5th Nov at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Wine Tasting
Fri 16th Nov at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Christmas Craft Market
Sat 24th to Sun 25th Nov at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Santa under the Sea
Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Dec and Sat 8th to Sun 9th Dec at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Get Active!
Health Walks
Every Thursday throughout the year with Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure. Meet 10am at Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre
‘Give it a Go’ Sports Engagement and holiday activity programmes
Mon 2nd April to Fri 13th April
Mon 16th to Fri 20th April
Mon 14th to Fri 18th May
Mon 4th to Fri 8th June
Mon 11th to Fri 15th June
Mon 9th to Fri 13th July
Mon 23rd July to 31st Aug
Mon 27th to Fri 31st Aug
Mon 29th Oct to Fri 2nd Nov
With Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure and Northumberland County Council at Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre and other locations
Art Walks
Wed 18th April at 11am
Tue 24th April at 11.45am
Meet at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre for a walk with KEAP Creative and Walking for Health
Newbiggin by the Sea Sailing Club activities
Racing and Pleasure Sailing on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm and Saturdays from 10am throughout the summer. www.newbigginsailingclub.org
Golf Tournament for the Poppy Appeal
Fri 10th Aug at Newbiggin Golf Club
Triathlon
Sun 9th Sep at Newbiggin Bay
Boxing Day Dip
Wed 26th Dec, including Family Activities at Newbiggin Bay
Light Entertainment
Brass Band Weekend
Fri 27th April with Consett Salvation Army Band from 7.30pm, and Sun 29th April from 10.30am and 4pm, all in the Salvation Army Hall
Promenade Music – Prelude
Fri 11th May 8.30pm at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Band Stand Concert Series
Sat 9th June – APAU: Please note: this event will be rearranged to a different date later on in the season (tbc) due to inclement weather. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Sat 23rd June - JAYESS Newbiggin Brass Band
Sat 7th July
Sat 21st July – JAYESS Newbiggin Brass Band
Sat 4th Aug - APAU
Sat 18th Aug
All from 1pm at the Quay Wall
Newbiggin Forward Music Festival
Throughout June, July and August
Music Night
Sat 14th July and Sat 11th Aug at Newbiggin Maritime Centre
The Old Ship Music Festival
Sat 25th Aug at The Old Ship from 6.30pm
Songs of Praise
Sun 26th Aug from 11am to 4pm at St Bartholomew’s Church
Cinema Nights
Mon 9th April: Up (PG)
Fri 27th April: Sideways (with wine tasting)
Fri 25th May: War Horse
Fri 29th June: Cool Runnings
Also, Fri 27th July, 31st Aug, 28th Sep and 26th Oct, all at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre