A new community reading service is helping to bring stories to life for pupils and parents at a primary school in South East Northumberland. Designed to engage children in the concept of ‘reading for pleasure’, the weekly Story Club at Grace Darling C of E Primary School in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea explores different ways to access stories, […]
Carers Rights Day 25th November 2021 There are thousands of unpaid carers living in Northumberland. Carers UK estimate that carers save the UK economy £132 billion per year, an average of £19,336 per carer, demonstrating the vital role carers play in our community. The care provided by families just over course of the pandemic was […]
A short Service of Remembrance took place this morning at Newbiggin Memorial Park led by Newbiggin Veterans Association and Father Anthony. Participating in the service was: Meenu Malhotra, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland, laying the first wreath on behalf of HM the Queen, and Children from Northumberland Church of England Academy Grace Darling Campus. The […]
The first Honorary Freedom of the Town award under Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council was decided in March 2021 and was officially conferred posthumously on 4th November 2021 to Ray Scott who sadly died in January 2021. At short presentation at Newbiggin Boxing Club, Vice Chairman, Councillor Jill Woodman took delight is presenting the […]
A short service of Remembrance will take place at the Colliery Memorial at 10am – all are welcome. The Remembrance Day Service will take place at the Memorial Park and residents and wreath layers are requested to congregate at the Memorial Park from 10.30am for a 10.40am start – there will be no parade this […]
At a meeting of the Town Council held on 15th September, the Members considered a grant request from Newbiggin Traders Association towards to costs of holding events in the Town. It was noted that the Traders Events had been restricted since March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic and it was pleasing to see that […]
Following receipt of grant applications, the Town Council supported young athletes Georgia and Kaitlyn this summer and their parents have recently provided some feedback on how they got on. ‘Both girls have had an amazing athletics season but this is due to their hard work and determination, training three times per week and supplementing at […]
Northern Line Railway are running a series of workshops, relating to employment skills, self-esteem and Northern Trains. Northern is seeking to give local communities in the north east a competitive advantage in the job market. The train operator is set to run virtual workshops designed to help people improve their job-hunting skills. The move comes […]
Northumberland Citizens Advice is open again at The Post Office Chambers, Ashington: Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00 Drop in Thursday 10.00 – 12.00 Drop in Ashington Citizens Advice Office There are many others ways to contact Citizens Advice Northumberland, see the below image. https://www.citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk/contact/ashington-office/
Our town centre office is located at 76 Front Street. The office will be open to the public between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Monday to Friday.
