Northumbrian Association

News and Events

CALLING ALL NORTHUMBRIAN WRITERS!

DO YOU KNOW OF THESE NORTH-EAST OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOLK LIKE YOU?

Local authors wanted for readings at Jesmond Oxfam
Oxfam Books & Music in Jesmond is looking for local authors who are interested in reading their work as part of a series of daily readings as a part of Jesmond Community Festival. For more information, contact Abby Popplestone at: abby_popplestone@hotmail.com.

Novel magazine launch at the Biscuit Factory
Celebrating the release of their first edition, Novel magazine is holding a launch party at the Biscuit Factory on 24 February at 7.30pm. Novel is a publication by, for, and about the region. For more information about the event or submissions, go to: www.novelmagazine.co.uk.

Biscuit Poetry Challenge
In support of Chernobyl Children’s Life Line, Biscuit Publishing is offering poets the chance to have their collection published by Biscuit and receive 100 copies. Deadline: 9 May. Entry fee: £5. For more information, see: www.biscuitpublishing.com.

Molly Naylor poetry workshop
ARC, Stockton: 23 March, 11am
Before a performance of Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think of You, Molly Naylor will be running a workshop that will cover the entire process of writing poetry, from the initial inception of ideas, through to editing and finally a chance for you to share work with the other people in the workshop. Price: £10. For more information and booking, see: www.arconline.co.uk/detail.php?id=2354 .

RoomToWrite conference: The Short Story
Whitworth Hall, Durham: Saturday 12 March
As part of the RoomToWrite series, this short story conference is designed to give people the opportunity to write for themselves, with the support of other writers. The conference can be used to try out a character, a setting or an incident in short form as part of a longer writing process. For more information contact: roomtowrite@hotmail.com.uk or go to: www.roomtowrite.co.uk

DECEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER

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Margaret Fay, OBE

MMARGARET HAS played a prominent role in the north east for many years, and is a supporter of our aims and causes, but

always in the background. She was MD of Tyne Tees Television when it was sited in City Road, Newcastle. She then stepped down to take over as Chair of One North East in 2003 until she retired from that post this year.

Six years ago, our committee asked Margaret if she would sit on the judging panel of the Hotspur Awards and she accepted. Margaret with her business background, has been invaluable when we are considering the merits of the nominees for the Hotspur Awards. We ask the public for nominations, and every year Margaret’s name appears on the list. As a member of the panel, Margaret has always thought it inappropriate to be considered.

The Northumbrian Association committee unanimously wanted to show their appreciation for her help and continued support, by making a presentation to Margaret at the Washington Old Hall awards in October. This took her completely by surprise, but she recovered well and made a gracious acceptance speech.

‘‘WITH BOLD ENDEAVOUR’’

Pictured l/r: Professor Cliff Hardcastle (deputy Vice Chancellor),
Professor Graham Henderson (Vice Chancellor),
Sandy Anderson (Chair of Governors) attended the Washington Old Hall to collect the Hotspur Award. Professor Henderson thanked the
Northumbrian Association for the Award and the chairman of the
University Governors also made grateful comments.

Teesside University has just held it’s 80th anniversary, and is the first modern university to win the Times Higher Award. Recognised as being one of the top universities for widening participation in higher education. Their students love it — 82% of degree students are happy with their course — 60% on courses in academic areas where teaching provision has been rated as excellent.

£120m has been invested on a friendly town campus in the heart of Middlesbrough. Clearly a deserving case for the Hotspur award.

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ANDREW RECEIVED the Hotspur Award for an individual nominee 2010. Being one of the nominees presented by the host of suggested winners, it was unanimously decided by the panel, that Andrew was a most deserving winner who has displayed bold endeavour for the north east.

This was the first time that a member of the Association has been chosen. Sadly as far as the Northumbrian Association are concerned, Andrew has now passed on to another stage in his career, by taken up a new post of chief executive with Creative Scotland based in Edinburgh.

He has been a tireless worker for the north east, being very much a guiding figure in the Northern Arts, where he was involved in overseeing many projects including The Sage, The Baltic and The Angel of the North, and being chief executive of the Newcastle/Gateshead Initiative.

We wish him well in his new capacity, and Scotland can say they have engaged a very capable and fine ambassador from the north east.

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Encouragement for Writers

AS AN encouragement to writers, We would like to draw your attention to the following news from New Writing North. The information given here is accurate at the time of going into print. For updates, please check by logging onto www.newwritingnorth.co.uk.

Events

THE NORTHUMBRIAN ASSOCIATION

Come and join us for

AN EVENING AT “ THE BATTLESTEADS”

SATURDAY 12TH. MARCH 2011

THREE COURSE MEAL BASED ON TRADITIONAL

AND LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO STAY

(To be recommended, accommodation is limited so early booking is advisable)

ENTERTAINMENT BY

“ THE HAPPY CATS “

A mixture of modern and traditional music to suit all tastes.

Dinner and Entertainment £25 per person.

Dinner,Entertainment and B+B £70 per person

Based on 2 people sharing a Double/Twin room.

Accommodation for this event is fully booked, however there are still
places for the Dinner at £25 per head.
Should you wish to make a reservation please contact;
John Danby, 35, Lambton Court, High Rickleton, Washington,
Tyne and Wear. NE38 9HE.
Tel; 0191 3892699
Email; john.danby@btopenworld.com

Cheques made out to “The Northumbrian Association"