The History of the Women’s Institute The WI movement began at Stoney Creek, Ontario in Canada in 1897 when Adelaide Hoodless addressed a meeting for the wives of members of the Farmers’ Institute. Madge Watt, a founder member of the first WI in British Columbia, organised the first WI meeting in Great Britain, which took... read more
Hexhamshire Women’s Institute
The monthly pop up café is proving to be a great success. Customers are popping in for coffee (filtered coffee available ) and scones for elevenses and the majority are arriving for a hearty soup later. We have usually three varieties of soup with a choice of buns, including gluten free, cakes, scones -fruit and... read more
Hexhamshire WI Pop up cafe and Shire Walks
There’s been a wonderful last minute, quick decision by contractors Harrison Walling and Fencing, Hexhamshire Parish Council and Northumberland Highways! The bridge at Dalton is known as the Blue Bridge despite it being painted both green and grey in recent years. Apparently locals kept asking the contractors restoring the metal bridge what colour they were... read more
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Whitley Chapel C of E First School is a small rural school situated 5 miles from Hexham in beautiful countryside.Our aim is to provide an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice, in a happy, secure and well-disciplined environment. In Whitley Chapel Church of England First School we work... read more
Whitley Chapel C of E First School
Northumberland County Council is carrying out a Polling District and Polling Place Review. All residents of Northumberland are being given the opportunity to provide any feedback on the polling stations they vote at or any of the polling districts across the 69 county divisions.Public consultation is taking place from the 11 September 2025 till 9... read more
Hexhamshire Parish Council
The Hall has been the centre of Hexhamshire life for generations, hosting community groups, dances, classes, weddings, parties – the list is endless. It was built by public subscription in 1932 as a memorial to Shire men who lost their lives in World War One. The builder was Thomas Charlton of Juniper, and the total cost... read more
Whitley Chapel Parish Hall
St Helen’s Gate is a complex of 14 houses in Whitley Chapel, owned and managed by Castles and Coasts Housing Association. From time to time two and three bedroom homes become available for rental or for sale under the shared ownership scheme. If you would like to be considered for one of these homes, as and... read more
St Helen’s Gate
John and Barbara Austin took some wonderful photos of our Jubilee celebrations, which you can see below. Simply click on a photo to enlarge it and then scroll through. If you would like to order any copies, please contact them on barbara.austinfourways@btinternet.com, and give the reference of the photo(s) you would like.
Hexhamshire Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
3rd November 2024. All Saints Sunday Prayer for today: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys... read more