National Hunt Racing
Hexham Racecourse, Yarridge Road, Hexham, NE46 2JP Tel: +44 (0)1434 606881
Fax: +44 (0)1434 065814



Email: hexrace@aol.com
Web: http://www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Hexham Racecourse takes full advantage of a natural amphitheatre of sloping grass below the stands to provide superb viewing of the racecourse as well as the magnificent surrounding countryside.
Excellent viewing areas are provided for people with disabilities, with lift access to all parts of the stands, as well as a special car park to view racing.

On: Sat, 11 Oct 2008, 01:00PM
Address: Yarridge Road
Venue: Hexham Racecourse

Walk for Life
Kielder Dam, Hexham, NE48 1DD Tel: +44 (0)870 240 3549



Email: walkforlife@nwl.co.uk
Web: http://www.nwl.co.uk/walkforlife

The sponsored walk will take you 7.6 miles along the new Lakeside Way providing you with stunning unspoilt views of Kielder Water, the surrounding countryside along with opportunities for viewing some of the abundant wildlife.
Walk for life is suitable for all ages and great for walking in a group or with family and friends to raise money for your charity. The Lakeside Way is a multi user trial that is suitable for people who wish to take part in the event with pushchairs and wheelchairs.

On: Sun, 12 Oct 2008, 10:00AM
Address: Kielder Dam
Venue: Kielder Dam

Kielder Forest Working Forest Visit
Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER Tel: +44 (0)1434 220242
Fax: +44 (0)1434 220756



Email: richard.gilchrist@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Web: http://www.forestry.gov.uk

An unmissable opportunity to go behind the scenes and find out how a forest on the scale of Kielder is managed. Get 'up and personal' with some monster timber harvesting macines on this fascinating minibus tour.

On: Sun, 12 Oct 2008, 02:00PM
Address: Kielder Castle
Venue: Kielder Castle

Dry Stone Walling Training Courses
The Comb, Tarset, Hexham, NE48 1RU Tel: +44 (0)7952 551025



Email: les@hadriansdrystonewalls.com
Web: http://www.hadriansdrystonewalls.com

Come and learn the ancient craft of dry stone walling in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. You will learn all basic aspects of dry stone walling such as health & safety, how to use specialist tools, stripping down a wall and rebuilding it. You will also meet some great people and work as a team. Bring along a sense of humour too! Accomodation is available on site.

Running: 12 Jul 2008 to 19 Oct 2008
Address: Tarset
Venue: The Comb