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Bedlington.. Our Stories.

By Malcolm Robinson, in News,

All Our Stories, a brand new small grant programme, launched earlier this year in support of BBC Two's The Great British Story- has been designed as an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage. With HLF funding and support, community groups will carry out activities that help people explore, share and celebrate their local heritage.
The popular series presented by historian Michael Wood and supported by a programme of BBC Learning activities and events got thousands of us asking questions about our history and inspired us to look at our history in a different way through the eyes of ordinary people.
The programme and HLF "˜All Our Stories' has proved a real hit and now "Bedlington"¦Our Stories" is one of hundreds of successful projects around the UK to receive a grant. Leading Link and the Bedlingtonshire Development Trust are using this project to show why the history and heritage of Bedlington is so important. Working with young people, local historians, Newcastle University, Woodhorn Museum and residents the project will produce a timeline of historical content and also produce a kind of interactive Pandora's Box which will be used to add even more stories and content. Three celebratory events are planned over the next 12 months and everyone will be encouraged to take part in those.
TV presenter and historian Michael Wood said, "We British love our history, and no wonder: few nations in the world, if any, have such riches on their doorstep, and so much of it accessible to all of us. It is really tremendous that the people of Bedlington have been inspired to get involved to tell their own story and to dig deeper into their own past. It's brilliant so many people are being given the chance to get involved through the All Our Stories grants. Having travelled the length and breadth of the British Isles this last year filming The Great British Story, I am certain that fascinating and moving stories will be uncovered which will not only bring to life the excitement of local history, but will illuminate and enrich every community's connection with the national narrative."
Commenting on the award, Lyn Horton from Leading Link said, "It is a tremendous achievement to be one of the first groups in the UK to receive an HLF grant," a sentiment echoed by Malcolm Robinson from the Bedlingtonshire Development Trust. "After organising the Olympic Torch parade and a Diamond Jubilee celebration in the town, attended by over 1000 local people, this project allows us to delve a little deeper into Bedlington's history and find out a lot more about this fantastic area." "With the production of our "˜Pandora's box' and the exciting programme that we have planned to deliver in all of the local schools, this project promises to be fun, interactive and informative for all involved."
Ivor Crowther, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund North east, said, "Clearly the success of All Our Stories has reinforced the fact that we are indeed a nation of story tellers and that we want to explore and dig deeper into our past and discover more about what really matters to us. This is exactly what the grant will do for the Bedlington Our Stories project, as they embark on a real journey of discovery." â– 
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The day, which runs from 11am until 2pm, will feature a BBQ, a mini-fun fair and some creative family activities including a "˜junk funk' workshop.
An annual charity bike ride will also run alongside raising money for the Simon Parker Trust, which helps each year to fund two bursary places for students going into University.
The 14 mile ride, being supported and managed by WATBike, will start and finish at The Lodge.
There is a £5 entry fee (which includes a free burger!) to help cover costs and Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, Under 10s cannot take part but can still come and enjoy fun fair rides and creative activities at The Lodge throughout the day.
Lyn Horton, manager of Leading Link, said: "We are delighted that the High Sheriff has agreed to come and cut the ribbon at our new Community Garden."
"All of the young people and staff involved in the project over the summer worked tirelessly to make the area look amazing, and we want to reward them with a grand reveal ceremony."
"We are also more than happy to be supporting a fantastic cause in the Simon Parker Trust, which is now in its second year of helping students through University bursaries."
If you're interested in taking part in the bike ride, you can sign up and collect sponsorship forms from The Lodge or by downloading the forms at www.leadinglink.co.uk.
Dale Foster

Football Fun!

By Dale Foster, in News,

Coming soon...
Football Fun!! is an opportunity for boys and girls age 4-11 to come along and enjoy playing football in a safe, fun filled, no pressure environment. We are not linked to any club so everyone is welcome even if you play for a club or if you've never kicked a ball before. The coaches are F.A. qualified and all coaches and helpers are CRB checked.
We are just waiting for the green light from the council to secure a pitch and we should be up and running in 3-4 weeks. We will run on Saturday mornings, prices haven't been finalised yet but there will be a one off nominal membership fee of a pound or two and then about the same cost per week, but if you don't come you don't pay so there is no pressure. We are not for profit so all money raised will go back to the kids for coats etc.
keep an eye on our website which is still under construction http://www.footballfun.org.uk/ or find us on facebook http://www.facebook....31393666882976/
if anyone is interested in helping with coaching or even the teas and coffees please let us know and any sponsorship is more than welcome.
RadioNorthumberland.com
We are delighted to announce that the FA Cup Extra Preliminary round game between Bedlington Terriers and Morpeth Town will be live and exclusive on Radio Northumberland.
So if you can't make it to Welfare park on Saturday 11th August then make sure you join our commentary team from 2:30pm (3:00pm KO) on Radio Northumberland for all of the latest action from the big game.
Radio Northumberland is available at www.radionorthumberland.com or via the Tune-In app.
Malcolm Robinson
Bedlington's love affair with the Olympics is far from over.



Next Friday evening starting at 6.00pm there are a whole host of events aimed at a local celebration of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
The first 250 tickets for this FREE event will include free barbecue!
Olympic Flyer.pdf
With plenty of sporting events taking place, some with pretty good prizes thanks to local donations, the evening looks to be as fun packed as possible.




To book a ticket please phone"¦"¦



The Salvation Army Hartford Road West, Bedlington,



01670 829356

John White

Synergy's £1000 Boost

By John White, in News,

A Northumberland community radio station has received a £1000 boost in its fund-raising efforts to stage another 28-day broadcast.
Bedlington-based "˜Synergy' was allocated the Community Chest award by the local town council at its meeting last night (Thursday July 12).
The station, which completed a four"“week restricted service licence FM broadcast throughout south east Northumberland on March 30, aims to raise £7000 to pay for the second broadcast which is planned for later this year.
The South Northumberland Radio Group, the organisation behind Synergy, is currently appealing to local and regional funding agencies including parish and town councils.
Said SNRG chairman Colin Heathcote: "We're absolutely delighted that West Bedlington Town Council has approved our application for funding. The Council has helped us financially in the past and its members have been very complimentary about the station. They see it as a worthwhile community asset and we intend to repay their faith in us by again showing that a genuinely accessible local community radio station can play a positive role in the life of the area."
During Synergy's four weeks on air, its team of volunteer presenters hosted nearly 100 people in the studio, staged a live transatlantic interview with a Bedlington author now living in the US; relayed a specially recorded radio play on the triple Bedlington murder of 1913; had live outside music broadcasts and carried live reports of football matches featuring Bedlington Terriers, Ashington and Blyth Spartans.
The studio guests ranged from three-year-old children who were helping a local animal charity, to singers and musicians. The interviewees also included local MPs, writers, representatives from charities and local organisations as diverse as the Samaritans, Age UK, the south east Northumberland Rail Users Group, the Lord Lieutenancy, the Lifespan/McMillan Nurses befriending service, teachers, Northumberland's Fire and Rescue Chief, Red Cross, Salvation Army, National Health Service, St Cuthbert's Church, local councillors, Bedlington Forum, Bedlingtonshire Development Trust, a foster mum, work training agencies, actors, footballers, the neighbourhood policing team and an Olympic flame carrier.
Malcolm Robinson

Love Northumberland

By Malcolm Robinson, in News,

Love Northumberland Awards.




(Rob Halibut, Anthony Johnston (Northumberland Wildlife Trust), Irene Webster, Keith Dalton and the Duchess of Northumberland ,Jane Percy.)
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at a special LOVE Northumberland Awards event on Wednesday July 4.
The important part of this for us is that a scheme in Gallagher Park was awarded runner up in the "Best on-going project" category. A small group of volunteers devote some of their spare time to cleaning up, reinstating paths and generally tidying up the park so the whole community can use it.
Really there is only one thing to say"¦"¦"¦Well done!
Friends of gallagher Park Award Certficate.pdf
Always looking to recruit more volunteers and helpers the Friends of Gallagher Park hold meetings monthly.
For contact details please see their Web site...FoGP


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Northumberland's newest community radio station has received a very special message to pass on to Scouts in the county.
One of the station's presenters, Keith Newman who hosts the New Wave with Newman show managed to get an interview with explorer, action man and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls when he visited members of the Royal Naval Reserve at HMS Calliope after completing his Olympic Torch zip wire spectacular.
As a Queen's Scout himself, Keith was keen to find out what message Bear had for the hundreds of Scouts in Northumberland.
"Be proud and remember that Scouting is like life, you get out what you get in," he said. "Keep going, be ambitious and I'll see you at the Queen's Scouts Parade in Windsor one day."
He continued, " Don't take the organisation for granted, you are part of something special, a worldwide force for good with 28 million Scouts and you stand for something special with people looking up to you."
Radio Northumberland is currently providing an internet based service broadcasting music, community information and talk based programming. As the station grows, an application will be made to Ofcom for a temporary RSL licence which will enable it to broadcast on an FM radio frequency to the people of Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Cramlington and Morpeth.
The station broadcasts a variety of music styles and genres with shows by experienced presenters and interviewers as well as running shows presented by schools, scout groups and other community organisations.
The station is now looking to recruit more members of the team to help present, operate behind the scenes and promote the station. Anyone interested can contact the station on requests@radionorthumberland.com .
Northumberland's best kept secret can be heard online at http://www.radionorthumberland.com/
For media information contact Keith Newman at Highlights PR 07814 397951 (Queen's Scout 1981) Benton Venture Scout Unit then Scout Leader for 15 years at 1st West Moor until around 1999


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