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SLALEY APRIL FOOL'S SILENT AUCTION

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Slaley folk are sharing their pictures and stories of wildlife sitings whilst we are in isolation. Go to About Slaley and click on the link.

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COVID19

Most activities within the Parish have been suspended.For details of support, please see the Home page of this website....

Lent Lunches

Wednesday Lent Lunches are on now.Lunch and company.Midday at the Commemoration Hall....

The Red Kite Returns

Ladycross Nature Reserve are hosting a talk: The Red Kite Returns -  With Harold Dobson Wednesday February 26th 2020 7.30 p.m. Slaley Commemoration Hall The talk chronicles the fascinating story of the re-introduction of the red kite in the north-east after an absence of 170 years.  It includes the history and annual natural history of this magnificent raptor and outlines the work done by the Friends of Red Kites. Admission £5  All proceeds towards new facilities at Ladycross ...

Commemoration Hall Open Day

See the plans for the Hall improvements.Refreshments 12.00noon - 4.30pmDisplay of past and future events at the HallHelp with ideas about how we can provide a venue for activities for the younger generationChess at 1pmWhist at 2pmTableTennis at 3pm (beginners welcome)...

Christmas Afternoon Teas.

Afternoon teas continue at the Hall on the 28th December. Come along for a cuppa and a mincepies... or two!. Teas this month are provided by Healey Parish Council.   Please support us....

Slaley Show AGM is on 5th December at Slaley Commemoration Hall at 7.00pm. All are welcome. Members are entitled to vote.

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The Snow Queen comes to Slaley Commemoration Hall

3rd January 2020 4pm.  Bring the family to this wonderful performance of the Snow Queen in your local village hall. Details on the Village Hall web page...

Slaley Leek Club

……will take place in the Commemoration Hall on Saturday 5th October. This will be the club’s 60th annual show. As well as the competition for leek club members there are forty-nine other classes of vegetable and flowers which anyone can enter. The flower categories attract competitors from all over the North-East and produce wonderful displays of dahlias and chrysanthemums. There are twenty classes of vegetables so why not enter something and support this great village show?...

The Film Club's new programme!

Here is our new programme for our 15th season, starting in September 2019, and finishing in April 2020. Come along and try out our shows, with supper included for only £6 a head!...

Slaley Show

It was a sad task to have to put “Cancelled” notices  on our roadside signs, made even more awful by finding that Highways had taken down our signs. as luck would have it Anne Collier of Collier Framing happened to see our signs in the Highways depot and alerted Stella who was able to retrieve them. Many thanks to Anne. Highways have no obligation to notify us of their actions and our signs would just have been destroyed: a grievous cost to the Show....

The Leek Show Schedule is now on the site

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The 160th Slaley Show

On August 10th 2019, the 160th Slaley Show is held. Look at the website to see What's On and the Showground map to see where everything is.........www.slaleyshow.org.uk...

Ladycross Nature Reserve Open Day

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Pond Dipping & Wild Flower Walk at Ladycross Nature Reserve

Starts at Ladycross Quarry gates at 1 p.m.  Pond Dipping Children and Water is a great combination for fun.  However, we do need to make sure the younger members of the walk have the necessary nets and trays so an idea of how many are coming is essential.   Wild Flower Walk The circular walk is approximately 1 mile, you will need appropriate footwear and clothing.  At the moment the route is not pushchair or wheelchair friendly – but we are working to address this. £5...

Illegal Killing of Buzzards in our area

There have been two illegal killings of buzzards reported recently in Hexhamshire and Blanchland. We have no idea who killed these birds, though logically it is someone with a licenced shotgun. The killers are breaking the law, tarnishing the reputation of our area and, most importantly, needlessly killing our precious native wildlife. We are appealing for information on these crimes. People can come forward confidentially and use the RSPB’s Raptor Crime Hotline on 0300 999 0101 or contact the...

£100k for 100 Years

Needed Nearly New ... ladies, gents and children’s clothing. footwear, scarves, hats, fascinators, handbags, belts & jewellery. We need hangers and to borrow hanging rails, clothes horses, or a dummy model for display Sale on Saturday May 11th 2019Slaley Commemoration Hall10 a.m.– 12 noonDonations can be left at Slaley Commemoration Hall after 2 p.m. on Friday May 10thPromoters Doreen Hall (673370 & Pat Wilson (673388)...

The Barley Hill Fund 2019

The Barley Hill Fund at the Community Foundation is open for applications in 2019. The Fund will award grants from £750 to £2,000 to projects which benefit the residents of Healey and Minsteracres Parish where the hall was situated. In 2018 the Fund made three awards totalling £5,075. Minsteracres Retreat Centre received two awards, £1,500 to help restore Wellington Pond, and £2,900 to help restore an area of heritage woodland called The Shrubbery with tree planting and interpretation ...

Table Top Sale

Commemoration Hall fund raising event: Table Top Sale, Sunday 10th March 2019 2pm. To book a table please contact Catherine Myers on 07530439978.  Free entry. Afternoon Teas available....

The Return of the Brothers - and a last chance to stock up on fine Bordeaux before Brexit?

We are delighted to announce that Eric and Richard Chevalier will return once again with a wide selection of their excellent wines - Bordeaux, including white and rose, Lalande de Pomerol and Saint Emilion Grand Cru. It will be possible to buy the wines at cellar door prices, plus, of course, tax and duty- and they will be delivered to the North East. If the UK comes out of the EU Single Market and Customs Union on 29 March this, sadly, will have to be our last event here with Eric and Richard. ...

Murder Mystery Evening

Murder Mystery and its...... a Case of Old Relics....Village Hall Web Page As detectives, you will have the chance to solve the mystery put before you. And to keep you on the right track,  the great Herlock Holmes himself is here to help guide you through it! Slaley Commemoration Hall, 7pm Supper, Bar Raffle and an evening of overacting! £10 per person ...

Do you want help and advice on using your smart phone, laptop or PC?

Do you want to know how to Skype with the grandchildren, safely use email, fill out forms, shop or check your bank account online? Come and join us for a series of supportive and friendly workshops at Slaley Commemoration Hall. There are four weekly sessions starting on Thursday, 10th January, 10:00 -12:00. They are being held to help you be more confident in the digital age and are being provided FREE by Northumberland County Council Adult learning. Refreshments available. For more information ...

Slaley Show - Celebrating 160 Years!

On the 10th August 2019 it will be our 160th Slaley Show!  This year we will be giving everyone the opportunity to sign up to our membership scheme of which you will enjoy the following benefits; • Membership badges which enable free entry to the Show. • Early Schedules. • Receive our email newsletter and the right to vote at the AGM. The membership will run from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019 and is only £10 per person. To apply for membership you can print the form below a...

Slaley Show is looking for a Secretary/ Co-ordinator

Have you:- Got IT and social media skills? Can you:- Co-ordinate the planning of the Show? Will you:- Take minutes at meetings? Do you have:- Good communication skills? We are a friendly and supportive group of volunteers who will help you to grow into the role and will provide lots of support.All expenses are covered. Contact the Chair on 673547/ mandarastall@hotmail.co.uk...