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Christmas in Corbridge Gallery

Local freelance journalist and enthusiastic photographer Ian Wylie (see his blog here) has taken a beautiful set of photos of Corbridge at night at the beginning of the Christmas season. Many of you will have seen him out and about – here are the results. Thanks Ian! View the full set on Ian’s Flickr Page.  ... Read more

Top 10 Best UK Small Towns for a Winter Break

Corbridge has been included in a feature in the Guardian as one of the Top 10 Best UK Small Towns for a Winter Break. We’re in prestigious company along with well know tourist destinations Bakewell in Derbyshire, Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire and many other recognisable names. You can read the article here – Top... Read more
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Pele Tower Lumiere

The Corbridge Pele Tower was relaunched on Thursday Thurs 3rd November 2016 with a spectacular light show. Local residents, business and visitors joined the Pele Tower for their official opening and saw what is behind the medieval doors. To celebrate the opening, the 14th century building was lit up with a short light show bringing... Read more
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Corbridge in Bloom Success

Once again Corbridge in Bloom have triumphed in the Northumbria in Bloom Awards and go forward to represent Northumbria in the Britain in Bloom Awards. This success is due, in no small part to the combined efforts of a very energetic and committed Corbridge Committee who also galvanise support from local traders and residents. Corbridge... Read more

Charlotte Straker Respite Bed Appeal

Charlotte Straker have launched an appeal to raise £120,000 to create a permanent respite bed for 3 years. The free service will offer carers a break by offering a respite bed with full nursing care for a patient. There is now a severe shortage of respite care in the district. Hard pressed families and carers... Read more

Corbridge Festival 2016 Update

We think you’ll agree, this year’s line-up is better than ever! With a sophisticated mix of national treasures, guilty pleasures, great emerging talent and a spattering of true legends, we’ve got it all going on.   The Little Nippers We’re super excited for you all to see what we have in store for your little nippers... Read more

Egg Painting Competition at The Angelfish

We are having our ‘Eggcellent’ Egg Painting Competition again this year over Easter weekend, get your painted egg in to us by Saturday 26th March to enter. Last year we had some amazing entries so we can’t wait to see what you come up with this year! Categories are Family, 5 – 9 years and... Read more

Forum Books – North East Retailer of the Year

Congratulations to our favourite bookshop Forum Books, Corbridge on becoming North East retailer of the year 2015 last night in the Living North awards. The ceremony was held in a packed Newcastle Cathedral and Re. Corbridge were also shortlisted. Forum Books and Re. were in prestigous company with other  well known names in the North... Read more

Christmas in Corbridge 2015

There’s a lot happening in Corbridge this Christmas:- 21st November – Lights On – the Christmas lights will be switched on and they will be better than ever before. December Sunday opening – many shops will open on Sundays between noon and 4pm on Sundays in the run up to Christmas. Saturday 5th – Tuesday... Read more
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