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Monday 19 October

  • Mignard: The Power of Posing (opens)

    All day · South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields

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    19:30 · Ponteland Community Primary School, Ponteland

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    19:30 · Merton Hall, Ponteland

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Helpful Guides

Tips, tricks and useful information to help you get the most out of your community.
Your Autumn and Winter Garden Guide
29 September 2026

Your Autumn and Winter Garden Guide

October, November & December in the NE20 Garden
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How to Remove Moss From Your Car
31 July 2026

How to Remove Moss From Your Car

How to Remove Moss From Your Car — The Complete Guide for Darras Hall and Ponteland Residents
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Services
20 July 2026

Services

Finding Trusted Tradespeople in Darras Hall and Ponteland
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The Community History

Explore the rich history and heritage of your community through our collection of articles, photographs, and local stories.
A converted stone farmhouse and attached barn with a gravel courtyard, dormer windows and garage doors, under a blue sky
8 September 2026

Low House: The Farm by the River Pont

Low House is a remote old farm house which has now been converted into private residences.
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A stone farmhouse behind a hedge with a red metal field gate, farm buildings and a grain silo to the side
8 September 2026

East Farm, a Stapleton Farm

East Farm was one of the Stapleton family-owned farms in Berwick Hill along with Park House and Low House.
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A stone farmhouse with sash windows and two chimneys, a picnic bench on the lawn in front
8 September 2026

South East Farm, Still Working

South East Farm at Berwick Hill is still a working farm and the farmhouse and adjoining cottage is a listed building.
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