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Ryton by TammyJul 2, 202114:07July 15, 2021
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Kathleen’s Tea Rooms

You will have noticed that the Ryton Hotel, as it once was, has been transformed into a tea room. The first actual “tea room” in Ryton that I remember being here since I was five […]

Crawcrook by TammyDec 13, 201915:54December 13, 2019
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Last but not least. St Agnes Reception!

Having had a wonderful December at St Agnes, how better to round it off with a fine performance from the youngest members of the school.  Here are the photos.  

Crawcrook by TammyDec 9, 201920:18
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It’s what’s on the inside that counts!

It’s what’s on the inside of a person that counts, not what you see on the outside. This was the theme of the Key Stage 1 nativity play at St Agnes this afternoon. Thank you […]

Crawcrook by TammyDec 2, 201916:33December 2, 2019
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Christmas entertainment at St. Agnes

Having had extensive building work carried over the last seven months, we have, for a large part of the time, been without a television.  On acquiring a very nice one about a month ago we […]

Ryton by TammyJul 5, 201915:14July 16, 2019
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Sport at St Agnes

I had a smashing  time this morning.  I was back again at St Agnes School in Crawcrook where I was kindly invited to take photographs at their sports day. I very much enjoy my visits, […]

Ryton by TammyJul 4, 201909:47

Hatha Yoga Class

Everyone is welcome to the Hatha Yoga Class run by Carol.  You can find her here: Stargate Community Hall Stargate lane Ryton NE40 3DX Thursdays 2pm to 3pm 

Ryton by TammyJun 9, 201905:03June 9, 2019
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Happy times at the new Thorp

Santander rang me a couple of days ago.  Did I want to go and work in their call centre in Sunderland?  No, not really. I’m assuming a certain amount of mathematical acumen is required and […]

Ryton by TammyApr 2, 201911:43
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Days away, chaos at home

We’ve discovered the benefits of buying a railcard, in our case “Two Together”.  The only disadvantage with this, is that I have to travel with Heather, and vice versa.  We bought it prior to a […]

Local Arts by TammyFeb 19, 201922:10February 19, 2019
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Whatever happened to… Sleeping Beauty?

I’ve been on the committee of Ryton Festival for a couple of years now, and I’ve heard my friends Liz and Trevor Peart  mention being committed elsewhere for the first week of the Festivals, namely, […]

Ryton by TammyJan 31, 201913:49
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Unemployed again

I retired from Northumbria Police three years ago and entered into a state of happy lethargy. I was roused from it temporarily when I went to work on a holiday scheme run by Gateshead MBC […]

Ryton by TammyJan 10, 201910:24
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You’ve done it!

The Ye Olde Cross committee report as follows: “We are thrilled to be able to announce that our community has raised enough money to be able to purchase our local pub, Ye Olde Cross. Our […]

Ryton by TammyDec 19, 201815:00December 18, 2018
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The best until last?

The best until last?  No not really.  Every performance I’ve had the privilege to attend at St. Agnes RC Primary School has been superb.  There really isn’t anything to choose between them.  Today it has […]

Ryton by TammyDec 18, 201815:29December 18, 2018
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Key Stage 1 and years 1 & 2 show us how it’s done!

I had the pleasure of returning to St. Agnes this morning to see the nativity story performed by Key Stage 1 and years 1 & 2.  The youngsters were excellent (as always) and as well […]

Crawcrook by TammyDec 15, 201808:57
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Another hit at St. Agnes!

St. Agnes has had a change of leadership since I was last there. The previous head, Mr. Geoff Laidler, has moved on and has been succeeded by Ms Joanne Woods. One thing that hasn’t changed […]

Ryton by TammyNov 23, 201813:47November 23, 2018
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Ye Olde Cross on Alfie and Anna!

Picture above courtesy of Ye Olde Cross committee team Liz Smith has been in touch with to tell me why she is keen to be part of getting Ye Olde Cross open again.  Liz writes; […]

Ryton by TammyNov 21, 201814:17November 21, 2018
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Why is Ye Olde Cross special?

My Mum used to bemoan the fact that she didn’t ask enough questions of elderly relations. Suddenly they aren’t here anymore and it’s too late……..    I wish I’d asked Mum more about Ye Olde […]

Ryton by TammySep 26, 201815:30September 27, 2018
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Thorp Academy, official opening!

A couple of years ago I was privileged to be present when Estelle Morris, the Baroness of Yardley, opened the STEM block at Thorp Academy. This was shortly before the old school buildings (where I […]

Ryton by TammyAug 18, 201812:33
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Another year of Sixth Form success for Thorp Academy

The 2018 A-level results at Thorp Academy demonstrate another year of positive results, which were once again above national average. Thorp Academy is one of ten secondary academies operated by Northern Education Trust (NET), a […]

Crawcrook by TammyAug 5, 201810:39August 12, 2018
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Crawcrook Fair

Lovely afternoon yesterday down at Crawcrook Fair.  It’s the first time I’ve been to the event and it was smashing.  The sun shone, and the music (particularly from Doug Musgrove and another band called The […]

Ryton by TammyJul 27, 201809:07September 27, 2018
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Don’t hover the apostrophe

“Don’t hover the apostrophe. If you don’t know whether it is mens’ or men’s or children’s or childrens’ look it up.  Don’t hover it somewhere up there and think I won’t notice that you haven’t got a clue […]

Ryton by TammyJul 17, 201813:29

Books & Playtime Ryton Methodist Church

Ryton by TammyMay 22, 201807:04June 9, 2018
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Fun at the Fun Station

I’ve been down to see Laura of the The Fun Station in Prudhoe. It’s tucked out of the way a bit, so like me you might have missed it.  Coming from Crawcrook turn right at the roundabout […]

Ryton by TammyMar 14, 201810:41March 16, 2018
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Ryton Festival is fun!

I’m glad that the light nights are coming in. We usually make plans for the dismal first two months of the year when depression tends to infiltrate. We spend a few days near Holy Island […]

Ryton by TammyMar 9, 201808:59March 9, 2018
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News from Brighten Ryton

Many of you will have observed many diligent volunteers tending the flower beds in our village, clearing up litter, and generally bringing Ryton back to some of the glory it enjoyed during our Britain in […]

Ryton by TammyMar 5, 201812:49

Ryton Festival ready go go again

We apologise once again for the cancellation of the Speech and Drama weekend due to the heavy snow. Just to let you know that the final weekend will be going ahead as planned, beginning at […]

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