Following their success at the Alnwick Rugby Club tournament for local schools Rock Hall Ospreys, Rock Hall School's under 9s team, put in an impressive performance at the Newcastle Falcons under 9s tournament. After topping their group in the initial stages they won a closely fought semi final against Benton Dene Pumas to reach the final against Newcastle School for Boys. Although there was some excellent play from both sides NSB were the eventual winners.
Written by Kevin O'Hara, conservation officer at Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Where do they all go in winter? - Part 1
Recently I felt the first twangs of winter; the 'first frost' gripped my garden, the chickens came skidding out of their ark, and I had to break the ice on their drinking water. I really like those first days, when we still have some daylight left to enjoy the wonderful colours and smells. I take the camera and binoculars with me when I walk the dogs, keeping an eye out for winter thrushes or other visitors. The clocks have altered and we start the long haul of winter - not until February will some real light return to the sky, and warmth to the sun.
It is during these months that we wonder where, exactly, many of our resident wildlife species go to survive the coldest and wettest days of winter, especially those that are more delicate and less mobile.
Disabled children had an exciting time after an Alnwick venue was transformed for Halloween.
The Halloween Spooktacular was organised at the Alnwick Garden Treehouse and funded by Northumberland County Council's Aiming High for Disabled Children project. Wilkinsons, which has opened a shop in Alnwick, provided the decorations and 39 children and their parents and carers enjoyed the party.
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