There's plenty to do and see for young and old alike at Ford and
EtalThe Flodden & 16th Century Discovery Weekend takes place at
Etal today and tomorrow.
James Joicey of Ford and
Etal Estates believes the weekend, which features the only planned anniversary re-enactment of the battle scenes, will appeal to people of all ages and interests.
Artist Niall O'Donnell, 41, of Arthur's Hill, Newcastle, who was one of those arrested, said: "14 of us were put in the back of a police van and driven to
Etal Lane, where we spent 11 hours in a cell.
History presenter Dan Snow visited
Etal Castle and filmed the Flodden exhibition and some of the paintings depicting the battle.
They will also be cycling along with the Wooler Cycle Club this Wednesday from
Etal to Warkworth via Alnwick.
Contacts include Ford and
Etal Estates which offer Redscar, Upper Tindal House, Lower Tindal House and the Ford Beat.
But today, after spending just over a week in hospital following the accident on
Etal Way, near Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle, Charlie has battled back from the brink and amazed doctors with his recovery.
Council bosses say that the overwhelming majority of vehicles on
Etal Way, in Newbiggin Hall, are exceeding the 20mph speed limit.
Coun Pattison said that he had been concerned that council's original plan to cut speeding on
Etal Way was "excessive" and would lead to idling traffic and worsening air pollution.
Attractions include the fascinating Heatherslaw Cornmill, offering kids baking sessions Monday-Friday throughout July and August; Heatherslaw Light Railway, a steam train linking Heatherslaw and
Etal;
Etal Castle; Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, which offers horse-drawn carriage rides on selected days and Lady Waterford Hall.
The Limassol tourist development company (
Etal) began works on the old town's Ayios Andre-as street on Tuesday, with various development projects planned for the historic road.