This maybe of interest to those who are living in exile.

What the NE means to me?

I am sure some people could write more!

It's Grim up North or is it?

For anyone that is interested.

http://www.festivalne.com/

If you click Whats On at the top there is a calendar of events.

The plays titled Wondrous Place were very good, even if one included a boy who had an accident by falling from his bike.

Tomorrow is Kathryn Tickell at the Sage.

Kathryn Tickell tonight at the Sage included the Royal Northern Sinfonia. The new title as of yesterday.

A nostalgic night that made you proud to come from this magical place.

They sang about the Oak and the Ash and the bonny Ivy tree.

My recollection is the song should be the bonny Rowan tree.

The Rowan Tree has special significance because a ship made with the wood can beat evil spirits. So goes the folk tale of Bamburgh and the serpent.