I was ruminating on a post in Allendale area notices, as you do, and wondering whether the enquirer, newly arriving in the area, could use the services of a friendly Welcome Pack. As far as I know, nothing like that…
Month: May 2019
Mundane Money
That’s right, there are actually two cash machines, one in the East River Allen Valley at MarketPlace/Post Office just off the market square of Allendale. The other one, in the West River Allen Valley, is on the main road outside…
An increase in vandalism?
People are certainly feeling angry about the vandalism and anti-social behaviour (thinking discarded dog poo bags) around the village these days. Let me think: what’s been reported recently (within the past month say, back to 7th April anyway), in Allendale…
Water . . . or not
Now I know that most folks in Allendale are on mains water. But some of us out in the valleys have our own water supply, and this capacity has both good and bad features. Good: our water is very clean,…
A word about volunteers
This village would not be the same without the volunteers who help out, in so many ways. While we often do try to thank them, we tend to forget too that it’s their effort that keeps the place running, and…
Pubs in Transition II
As rumours swirl around the village, (and when have they ever not?!) the Golden Lion’s facebook page puts a brave face on things, as new local management seeks to bring locals back, after the upheavals of the past months. This…
International Birdsong Day
Apparently the single had reached #11 in the singles charts yesterday afternoon, so it might be in the top 10 by the time International Birdsong Day (today, the 5th, first Sunday of May) rolls around. I was actually casting around…
New gardening capacity
Getting a little professional help on the raised beds early in the week somehow seemed to stimulate all those creative gardening juices, and by Friday they were in full flow — so much so that after I got the new…
North Pennines Smallholders Association
Founded about five years ago now, and coordinated to a large degree from a smallholding in Carrshield, the North Pennines Smallholders Association grew out of a series of workshop events held by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…
Election today . . .North of Tyne mayoralty
So we’ve got the blurb from county, and a few bits and bobs from one or two candidates, but basically, trying to figure out what the point of this one is, feels like an endeavour for the legendary Sisyphus. For…