Lowick Heritage Group is presenting a special event exploring 4000 years of Lowick heritage on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2017, from 10am until 4pm, in Lowick Village Hall. There will be a display of photographs, historic maps, local archaeological finds and an update on the Dryburn Limeworks Conservation project.

Entrance is free and refreshments will be available.

Please tell your family and friends about this weekend. If you have any photos or other information relating to Lowick, please do bring them with you.

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A day of events about place-names in Berwickshire is being held on Saturday 30 September 2017 at Coldstream Community Centre.  An exhibition is on display from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, admission free.  In the evening, at 7.00pm, a talk will be given by Dr Simon Taylor.  This is part of the Scottish Borders Heritage Festival.

Full details at:  http://berwickshire-placenames.glasgow.ac.uk

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As part of Heritage Open days 2017, Berwick Record Office is organising an exhibition of photographs, documents and films about Berwick in the 1950s, in the Guildhall on Saturday 9th September (10.00am to 4.00pm) and Sunday 10th September (11.00am to 4.00pm).

Admission free.  Refreshments available.

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As part of the Peregrini Lindisfarne project, two free Clay Workshops are being held in Berwick Museum and Art Gallery on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 2017, 10.00am to 12.30pm. Suitable for all, they offer an opportunity to learn simple clay techniques in workshops led by Graham Taylor.

Booking essential:  Search EventBrite for “Peregrini Fragments Ceramic Sessions” – or call Sarah on 07557 326797.

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On Saturday 29 July 2017 at Bamburgh Castle there will be a recital of Leasungspell: A Fool’s Tale, an epic poem by Bob Beagrie, set to live music and sound effects. The story is steeped in the ancient heritage of the North East and it tells the tale of a monk’s journey across the wilds of Northumbria in 657AD.

Performance 7pm;  gates open 6pm;  bring a picnic.

Tickets £5.  Bookings and information  01668 214208.

More information at website: www.leasungspell.com

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