Category: NGH
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Winter Event Success
The NGH Winter Event on December 6th saw members catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones in a fun, seasonal gathering. Along with seasonal treats from a local bakery, the morning included a podcast game run by Caroline, with tips for keeping track of your podcasts and ideas for new listening. Alastair talked…
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Food System – Get Involved!
Following the NGH event in September which focused on food issues, we would like to find out which of our members are interested in working together on changing the food system. As we discussed at the event, the food system is complex and there are many different aspects which may interest members. If you’d like…
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Dates for your Diary
Dates have been announced for NGH’s four community events of 2026! They are March 21st, June 20th, September 12th and December 5th 2026. All the events are being held on a Saturday in St James Church Centre in Alnwick. We’ll be starting to plan the events in the coming weeks, but if you have particular…
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Interactive Food Map Launched
A new interactive map showing community orchards, food banks, local produce outlets and other food related initiatives has recently been created by NGH, covering the north and parts of the south east of the county. The map highlights the wide range of food being produced by farmers and other producers within Northumberland, and the range…
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Food Event Success
Members took part in the third NGH event of the year – focusing on different aspects of the food system. The morning began with a viewing of a short film from The Food Conversation called The Chicken Wrap which highlights issues ranging from land use to farming practices and the impact of big business. During…
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The Future of Food
The next NGH Event takes place on Saturday September 13th in Alnwick and is focusing on Food. We’ve put together a programme covering different aspects of the food system – from farming and food production to sustainability and education. Attendees will be invited to focus on the aspects that they are most passionate about and…
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Tipping Point Reached!
NGH member Terry Smith has worked in partnership with Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth and the Duchess’s Community High School to develop The Tipping Point Challenge. This is a cooperative game reflecting the global environmental and nature challenges we face and explores the positive actions we can make. The game consists of two sets…
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NGH event highlights nature projects
The latest NGH Community Event took place on June 7th, marking the start of Great Big Green Week. The morning featured talks from Duncan Hutt, Director of Conservation, and Graham Holyoak, Nature Recovery Manager, from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Duncan, who is leading the project to purchase the Rothbury Estate, explained how the project will…
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Digital Skills to Go!
Nearly twenty members of Northumberland Green Hub (NGH) and other local community groups came together recently for a Digital Skills Training programme, delivered by the award-winning social enterprise, Digital Voice for Communities. Over the course of the afternoon, participants were introduced to a range of practical tools and techniques. The first session focused on Canva,…
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NGH members take the stage
The first Community Event of the year took place on Saturday March 22nd and the audience was treated to four talks from NH members covering a wide range of subjects. Local farmer Judy Fortescue talked about her plans to increase the biodiversity on her family’s organic farm, including the vital role that hedgerows, field margins…
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