What's On in August
- Sat 1 Aug
Berwick Fringe Music Festival
Media Partner: Berwick Style & Culture
Download the programme here
Guild Hall Main Stage: 14:00 –22.30
Circus in the Sky, Nomad, Hardly Original, Sunbelly, Salmon City Blues Band, Met Office, Berwick Concert Band and Berwick Brass Quintet
The Barrels Ale House: 19:00 - 23:00
The Joe Mangels, I.O.D., Glass Family Saga and Small Town Splitters
Repas 7 by Night: 18:00 - 22:00
Oran Ra, Jonah Birkett, John Reed and Graham Nisbet
The Free Trade: 16:00 - Late
Escape Room, Coral Innes, Kian Graham, Darren Wild, Ultraviolet, Mexican Cheesecake and SWEFN
Northern Edge: 18:30 - 22:30
ROARK, Robbie Reay, Mark Reid and String Theory
The Straw Yard: 10:00 - 13:00
Martyr, Funky Biscuit, Paige Cooper and Eva Conway
RK Retro, West Street: 12:00
R&RHoly Trinity Church: 13:30
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The Guitar Orchestra
Pier Red: 18:00 - 22:00
True Colours and Keith & Louise
The Ice House: 20:00 - 23:00
The Blame, Monkey Trial and Sykinetic
Berwick Youth Project: From 13:00
Gaming Music DJ Workshop
Berwick Library: 18:00 - 21:00
Vivace Vocal Collective and Alnwick Allstars Choir
Amped Facebook - Fri 31 July - Sat 1 Aug
Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering (Original site of Ad Gefrin)
Presented in collaboration with Durham University, The Gefrin Trust & Ad Gefrin
Step into the ancient world of Northumbria at the Festival of Archaeology – a unique, on-site event held at Gefrin, the site of the royal Anglo-Saxon Summer Palace located just 4 miles from Wooler at Yeavering.
Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering - 1 - 27 Aug Tues & Thur 11:00 - 16:00
Threads of Duty.
In the KOSB collection are handcrafted objects and carefully embroidered fabrics made by soldiers in times of conflict. Working with artist Mani Kambo, KOSB have created contemporary responses to their own experiences with the Regiment.
The Storehouse, Berwick Barracks
www.english-heritage.org.uk - Sat 1 Aug 09:30 - 10:30
Align • Hatha yoga
Lighthouse Beach, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga -
Sat 1 Aug 10:00 - 13:00
Minden Day.
Minden Day is an enduring regimental tradition. The Pipes and Drums can be heard playing, veterans march through the Barracks and town, and people of the Regiment are presented with red roses. Everyone is welcome.
Berwick Barracks and around town - Sat 1 Aug 10:00 - 16:00
Pop-Up Clothes Sale
Pop Up Clothes Sale to help us raise funds to finish off Soul Kitchen at 103 Marygate!
Thrifted clothing donated and then sold to help pull together the last bit of money needed to bring this gorgeous space together, including some much needed kitchen supplies. Find yourself some gems, shop with a cuppa in hand and help fundraise.
Soul Kitchen, 103 Marygate, Berwick - Sat 1 - Tue 4 Aug 10:00 - 17:00 (Tue 10:00 - 14:00)
Art Exhibition
Berwick Art Group
St Aidans Hall, Church Street, Berwick -
Sat 1 August 15:00
Duo Song Recital
Soprano Veronica Gilbert, Bass Baritone Ray Howell and Pianist Rena Telfer
A recital of well-loved songs given by local musicians
Tea/Coffee and something to eat from 10.45am in the Parish Centre. Free entry with retiring donations
Berwick Parish Church
https://berwickparishchurch.co.uk - Sat 1 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sat 1 Aug 19:00 – 21:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sun 2 Aug 10:00 – 12:00
Castle Towers Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sun 2 Aug 11.00 - 16.00
Etal Sunday Makers' Markets
Etal Village Hall
www.thetinshed.co.uk - Sun 2 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Mon 3 Aug 18:00 - 19:00
Deepen • Yin yoga
27 Art House, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga -
Tue 4 Aug 10:30 – 14:30
Gemstone Stacking Rings Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Tue 4 Aug 18:00 - 19:00
Energise • Ashtanga inspired yoga
Babyama Wellness Hub, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga -
Wed 5 Aug 15:00 & 19:00
The HandleBards: As You Like It
Back by popular demand! Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Join the troupe at The Straw Yard for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.maltingsberwick.co.uk - Thu 6 Aug 10:00 - 12:00
Breadmaking Workshop - Plaited Loaves
Join Pauline Beaumont, author of Bread Therapy – The Mindful Art of Baking Bread, for a two-hour workshop to learn how to make a Plaited Loaf. This, easy to make bread is both simply delicious and a beautiful centrepiece for your table.
Heatherslaw Corn Mill, Heatherslaw
www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/events - Thu 6 Aug 13:30 – 16:00
Pet Bowls Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Thu 6 Aug 18:00 - 19:00
Align • Hatha yoga
Babyama Wellness Hub, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga - Thu 6 Aug 19:00 – 21:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Fri 7 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Fri 7 Aug 19:00 – 21:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sat 8 Aug 09:30 - 10:30
Align • Hatha yoga
Lighthouse Beach, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga -
Sat 8 Aug 10:30 – 14:30
Textured Gemstone Ring Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Sat 8 August 11.30 - 12.30
Tribe - Female Acapella Group
Specialising in traditional music, this group appears throughout the North East, giving high energy, toe-tapping performances.
Tea/Coffee and something to eat from 10.45am in the Parish Centre. Free entry with retiring donations.
Berwick Parish Church
https://berwickparishchurch.co.uk - Sat 8 Aug 13:30 – 16:30
Butter Dishes Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sat 8 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sat 8 Aug 19:00 – 21:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk -
Sun 9 Aug 10:00 - 16:00
Northern Artisans’ Markets
Creighton Memorial Hall, Embleton, NE66 3UP
A thoughtfully curated market showcasing some of the very best artisans in North East England and the Scottish Borders
Contact: Janecharlesglass@gmail.com - Sun 9 Aug 11:00 - 16:00
Classic Car Show
Courtesy of the NECPWA
(North of England Classic and Pre-War Automobiles)
Etal Showground, Etal
www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/events - Sun 9 Aug 14:00 – 16:00
Pinch-Pot-Pumpkins Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sun 9 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
The Three Musketeers...sort of!
A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sun 9 Aug From 16:00
Open Mic.
Whether you’d like to perform or listen along, it’s an easy-going gathering with a mix of live music.
Fishers Arms Pub, Horncliffe
www.fishersarmscommunitypub.co.uk -
Tues 11 Aug 10:30 – 15:30
Beaded Spinner Ring Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Tue 11 Aug 20:30 – 22:30
Traditional Tunes Sessions
Fishers Arms Pub, Horncliffe
www.horncliffeevents.co.uk - Wed 12 Aug 10.30 - 16.00
Art at Etal
Etal Village Hall
www.thetinshed.co.uk
- Wed 12 Aug 14:00 – 15:30
Monster Plant Pot Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Thu 13 Aug 10:30 – 14:30
Silver Stacking Rings Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Fri 14 Aug 13:30 – 16:30
Half-Day Hand Building Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Fri 14 - Sun 16 Aug
Berwick Food & Beer Festival
More details to follow - check site for updates
berwick-food-and-beer-festival - Sat 15 Aug 09:30 - 10:30
Align • Hatha yoga
Lighthouse Beach, Berwick
Patchouli Yoga - Sat 15 Aug 14:00 – 16:00
Castle Towers Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sun 16 Aug 14:00 – 15:30
Monster Plant Pot Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sun 16 Aug 19:00 - 20:30
Berwick Ukulele Jam
Kings Arms Hotel, Berwick
www.facebook.com/groups/tuaom - Tue 18 Aug 10.00 - 16.00
Art at Paxton
Paxton House, Paxton
www.thetinshed.co.uk -
Tue 18 Aug 10:00 - 12 :00
Block Printing Workshop for kids
Includes one fabric item and a selection of stationery
Becky Underwood, Fenham Farm
E: blockprintnorthumberland@gmail.com
M: 07916 115342
www.fenhamfarm.co.uk/create - Wed 19 Aug 14:00 – 16:00
Pinch-Pot-Pumpkins Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk -
Wed 19 August 19.00 - 20.45
Summer Organ Recital Series
Angela Sones
Freelance organ recitalist based in Lichfield, she has given recitals in many of the major British cathedrals and will be giving recitals this year in Lichfield, Truro, St Albans, St. Mary’s Warwick….and Berwick!
Interval drinks and canapés. Free entry with retiring donations.
Berwick Parish Church, Parade, Berwick
berwickparishchurch.co.uk - Thur 20 Aug 09:30 – 12:30
Butter Dishes Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk -
Thu 20 Aug 10:30 – 15:30
Silver Metal Clay Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Thu 20 Aug 18:15
The Forgotten Wartime Quilts with Jo Andrews
Lady Waterford Hall, Ford
https://lady-waterford-hall.sumupstore.com - Thu 20 Aug 20:30 – 22:30
Acoustic Night
Horncliffe Memorial Hall
www.horncliffeevents.co.uk - Sat 22 Aug & Sun 21 Aug (various times)
Story Telling with Chris Adriaanse - The Northumbrian Tales
Ad Gefrin, Wooler -
Sat 22 Aug 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00
Choose your Design Ring Workshop (am & pm)
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Sat 22 Aug 13:30 – 16:00
Pet Bowls Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sat 22 Aug 12:00 - 15:00
BARK Craft Fair
BARK Kennels, Ramparts, Berwick
https://b-a-r-k.co.uk - Sat 22 Aug 10:30 - 16:00
O Lord Open Thou Our Lips
All day singing workshop
Berwick Arts Choir led by Gary Griffiths
Spittal Community Centre, Spittal
E: berwickartschoir@gmail.com - Sun 23 Aug 14:00 - 16:00
Coostie Illustration
Art in the Park
Free event for all ages hosted by the Friends of Castle Parks to have some fun making art inspired by nature and our lovely parks.
Coronation Park, Berwick
www.friendsofcastleparks.org - Sun 23 Aug 15:00 – 17:00
Berwick Brass Band Quintet
Outdoor Bandstand Style Concert!
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sun 23 Aug 18:00 – 20:00
'Pints & Praise' with Rev Rob Kelsey
Fishers Arms Pub, Horncliffe
www.fishersarmscommunitypub.co.uk - Tue 25 Aug 09:30 – 16:00
The Workshop Series - Stone Carving Workshop
Create your own relief stone carving on this one day workshop within the historic walls of The Straw Yard!
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk -
Tue 25 Aug 10:30 – 14:00
Gemstone Cabochon Ring Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Wed 26 Aug 09:30 – 16:00
The Workshop Series - Stone Carving Workshop
Create your own relief stone carving on this one day workshop within the historic walls of The Straw Yard!
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Thu 27 Aug 10:00 - 16:00
Northern Artisans’ Markets
Bamburgh Pavilion NE69 7DB
A thoughtfully curated market showcasing some of the very best artisans in North East England and the Scottish Borders
Contact: Janecharlesglass@gmail.com - Thur 27 Aug 14:00 – 16:00
Pinch-Pot-Pumpkins Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk -
Thurs 27 Aug 19:00 - 21:00
Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Thu 27 Aug 19:00 – 21:00
Block Printing Workshop
Includes one fabric item and a selection of stationery
Becky Underwood, Fenham Farm
E: blockprintnorthumberland@gmail.com
M: 07916 115342
www.fenhamfarm.co.uk/create -
Thu 27 Aug 10:30 – 14:30
Gemstone Stacking Rings Workshop
Cornhill on Tweed
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk - Thu 27 Aug 20:00 – 22:30
Horncliffe Folk Club
Memorial Hall, Horncliffe
www.horncliffeevents.co.uk - Fri 28 Aug 14:00 – 15:30
Monster Plant Pot Pottery Workshop
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk - Sat 29 Aug 09:30 – 16:00
The Workshop Series - Stone Carving Workshop
Create your own relief stone carving on this one day workshop within the historic walls of The Straw Yard!
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sat 29 Aug 9:00 - 17:00
Glendale Agricultural Show
The Showfield, North Middleton, Wooler
www.glendaleagriculturalsociety.com -
Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Art at Paxton
Paxton House, Paxton
www.thetinshed.co.uk - Sat 29 Aug 11.30 - 12.30
George Brady - French Horn
George Brady is a young French horn player who is really going places. He was a pupil of St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh and the Royal Academy of Music in London changed their age policy to have him as a seventeen year old scholar. He is in the televised finals of the BBC Young Musician competition, which will be recorded over the summer. He is already an experienced performer, recently stepping in at the last minute to play Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concerto.
He will accompanied by Kit Hobkirk, Director of Music at Berwick Parish Church, also a former pupil of St Mary’s Music School. To include Schumann’s iconic Adagio and Allegro Op 70. Retiring donations.
Tea/Coffee and something to eat from 10.45 in the Parish Centre.
Berwick Parish Church, Parade, Berwick
berwickparishchurch.co.uk - Sun 30 Aug 09:30 – 16:00
The Workshop Series - Stone Carving Workshop
Create your own relief stone carving on this one day workshop within the historic walls of The Straw Yard!
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk - Sun 30 Aug 10:00 - 13:30
Wooler Farmers and Makers' Market
Bus Station or The Cheviot Centre, Wooler
facebook.com/p/Wooler-Farmers-Makers-Markets
We do our very best to keep everything up to date, but plans can change, so it’s always worth checking with the organisers before you head out.
