COLLINGWOOD 2010 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

  Thu 21st January Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne Press launch
  Sat 23rd January   Official Opening of the Festival
  Fri 5th- Sun 7th March   Visit of the 1805 Club to the region: series of private and public events. For more information, see www.1805club.org
  Fri 5th March Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth In association with the Morpeth Gathering: 7.30pm: Celebration Concert: Alistair Anderson (small pipes and concertina); Ernie Gordon and Friends (instrumental music), local band the Border Directors, a sailor's hornpipe performed by a local dancer, guest appearances by Collingwood's dog Bounce and songs/readings by MC Alex Swailes. Tickets: £8 adults, £6.50 concessions, bookings in advance, contact the Morpeth Chantry Tourist Information Centre.
  Sat 6th March Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth Storytelling by Sedayne: 10am and 1pm: Free: 'Stories of the Sea' (suitable for all ages).
  Sat 6th March: Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth Film showing of 'Master and Commander' 2pm Free admission, seating as available. (Rated PG-13)
  Sat 6th March Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 2BN 7.30pm: Lord Mayor's Civic Dinner, to honour Admiral Lord Collingwood, by invitation only.
  Sun 7th March Newcastle City Centre Naval Parade: 11.45am Civic Centre to Castle Garth (Moot Hall), via the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas. HM Royal Marines Band (Plymouth), detachments from HMS Collingwood, HMS Cumberland, HMS Calliope, RMR Tyne, RGS CCF and SCC (Tyne & Wear).
  Sun 7th March Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas, Newcastle Upon Tyne 12.30pm: Service of Commemoration organised by the 1805 Club with the assistance of the Dean of Newcastle and Newcastle City Council. Public welcome, but limited seating available.
  Sun 7th March Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth 3.00pm: Commemorative Event organised by North Tyneside Council. Service, gun and warship salutes. For more information, see www.northtyneside.gov.uk and search 'events' or tel 0845-2000101
  Sun 7th March Christ Church, Preston Road, North Shields  5.30pm:  Commemorative bell-ringing to acknowledge the church's links with the Collingwood family and the 200th anniversary of the Admiral's death, in advance of the 6.00pm service. 
  Sun 7th March The 'Collingwood Arms', Brandling Village, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4RS An evening of Trafalgar and music, with house band 'Strings Attached'. 7.30 -10.30pm. Free admission. For more information, tel Jamie Hansell on 0191-2095388.
  Wed 10th March Bewick Hall, City Library, New Bridge St. Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX 6 – 7pm "Lord Collingwood 200 years on" - a talk by Max Adams. Free admission, but seat booking required. Contact information@newcastle.gov.uk; tel 0191 2774100.
  Thu 18th March HMS Calliope, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 2BE In association with the Nautical Institute (North East Branch): 7.30pm 'Trafalgar, the weather and Collingwood': an illustrated talk by Dr. Dennis Wheeler: free admission, but booking required: contact David Byrne: david.byrne@nobledenton.com tel 0191-2173660
  Mon 22nd March The 'Lit and Phil', Westgate Road,Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE In association with Tyne Bridge Publishing: 6 pm: 'Collingwood and Nelson: a Unique Friendship', an illustrated talk by Max Adams. Tickets £2, book in advance only at the 'Lit and Phil', or by tel 0191 2320192
  Sat 27th – Wed 31st March Port Mahon, Menorca, Spain Commemorative Event: Civic Reception, organ recital, unveiling of statue of Collingwood, RN warship visit, displays, visits, tours, for details see www.meorcanbritannia.org or contact menorcabritannia@msn.com
  Wed 7th April  Longhirst Hall, near Morpeth Ribbon-cutting event at the new 'Collingwood' bar, Longhirst Hall.   
  Fri 9th April    The Ballroom, Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth 2.15 - 3.15 pm:  As part of, and in collaboration with the 2010 Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering, "Dances from Lord Collingwood's Time" - a workshop with Mike Ruff.  £2 / £1.  For more information on the Gathering, see http://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering
  Sat 10th April St. Robert's Church Hall, Morpeth  12.00 - 1.00 pm:  As part of, and in collaboration with the 2010 Morpeth Northumberland Gathering, "Two Northumberland Sailors and their Songs".  Keith Gregson takes a quirky look at Collingwood (and Runciman)  £2 / £1.50  For more information on the Gathering, see http://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering
  Sun 11th April     (Starts at) The Turner Herb Garden, the Park, Morpeth  11.00 am - 12 noon:  As part of, and in collaboration with the 2010 Morpeth Northumberland Gathering. "Walking in Collingwood's Footsteps" - a walking tour of the riverside woodlands. Free.  For more information on the Gathering, see http://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering
  Wed 9th June  South Shields Library, Prince Georg Square, South Shields  2 pm:   "Collingwood 200 years on" - a talk by Max Adams.  Tickets free but entry by prior booking only.  Limited seating.  For more information, tel:  0191-4271717 or e-mail  library.support@southtyneside.gov.uk
  Thu 10th June  South Tyneside College, South Shields  Annual competition between the Navigating Cadets at South Tyneside College and the Northumbria Universities Royal Naval Unit, sponsored by the Nautical Institute (North-East Branch) and the Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House.  The presentation element this year is on the theme "Collingwood" (commences 6.35pm in the L Block lecture theatre), followed by the challenge element, which this year is a tug of war (commences approximately 8 pm on the rugby field adjacent to the MarTec Club).  All welcome.     
  Sat 12th – Sun 13th June Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth Morpeth Antiquarian Society exhibition: joint–theme 'Lord Collingwood': Open all day: free.
  Mon 14th June The Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House,Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ In association with the Eat! NewcastleGateshead Festival and Boldon Farmhouse Pantry: a special historical dining experience 'An evening with Collingwood', hosted by the Deputy Master of the Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House, Max Adams and TV presenter John Grundy. A Trafalgar themed menu has been designed by William Brewis, wines inclusive £45 per head. Strictly limited to 24 covers. Advanced bookings only and more information through Boldon Farmhouse Pantry, please contact 0191-2816025
  Tue 15th June The Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House,Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ In association with the Eat! NewcastleGateshead Festival and Boldon Farmhouse Pantry: a special historical dining experience 'An evening with Collingwood', hosted by the Deputy Master of the Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House, Dr Tony Barrow and TV presenter John Grundy. A Trafalgar themed menu has been designed by William Brewis, wines inclusive £45 per head. Strictly limited to 24 covers. Advanced bookings only and more information through Boldon Farmhouse Pantry, please contact 0191-2816025
  Sat 3rd July Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond,Newcastle upon Tyne

'RGS Day – incorporating the Collingwood legacy': All welcome, free admission.

1445: First performance of “Collingwood”, a new thirty-minute play by local author Chris Goulding which celebrates Collingwood’s life in words and music. Performed in street theatre style in the school’s Main Hall by students of the Royal Grammar School, Collingwood’s own school, this will be a significant and entertaining addition to the Bicentenary celebrations.

Refreshments will be available for purchase in the marquee on the school field before the performance from 1400 and afterwards at 1530.

1530: General Inspection and March Past of cadets of the Army and Navy Sections of the Royal Grammar School Combined Cadet Force on the school field.

1600: The inaugural RGS Collingwood Lecture given by Collingwood’s biographer, Max Adams, in the school’s Main Hall. 

  Tue 13th- Sun 18th July Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sage Gateshead Association with the SSAFA 'Heroes, Past and Present' Festival: flower and music festival, which has adopted Collingwood as a hero past. For details, see www.heroesflowerfestival.org.uk
  Wed 14th July  HMS Trincomalee, Hartlepool Continuous Professional Development Training Day for teachers Collingwood 2010 Festival Education Initiative (Neil Tonge, Max Adams, Tony Barrow, Jeremy Warr) - participating schools, North and South Tyneside Education Authorities.  
 

Sun 25th July

Carlisle Park, Morpeth, Northumberland 

12 noon - 4 pm:  The Greater Morpeth Development Trust's annual 'Picnic in the Park' has this year aligned itself with the Collingwood 2010 Festival and contains within its numerous activities a number that are directed specifically towards Collingwood, including an Trafalgar-themed art project (for both children and parents) and a re-enactment skirmish by the 'Time Bandits', representative of a small shore action of the period (see further article on the news page).  All welcome, free admission.  

 

Sun 25th July 

Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, Northumberland 

5 pm:  Following on from the above, Dr Tony Barrow will be delivering his talk on "Collingwood's Northumbrians" in the ballroom.  All welcome, free admission.  

  Sat 7th- Tue 10th August Hartlepool Quays, Hartlepool Association with the Tall Ships 2010: see www.tallshipshartlepool2010.co.uk
  Wed 8th September  Cheviot Centre, Wooler, Northumberland  7:30pm:  Talk by Dr Tony Barrow "Collingwood's Northumbrians". Visitors welcome but a charge of £2 for non-members. Further details from Rosemary Bell (Secretary) Tel. 01668 281310 e-mail: rosbell04@yahoo.co.uk 
  Thu 9th September Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth 7.30pm: Talk by Max Adams as part of Morpeth Heritage Open Days event, free admission (details to be confirmed)
  Fri 10th September 

The Great Hall, Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland

 (Event re-instated - new details). In association with Bamburgh Castle and in aid of the RNLI, "Great North East Heroes" in the King's Hall, Bamburgh Castle.  Celebrating the bi-centennials of the death of Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood and the birth of 1st Lord Armstrong.  Dr Tony Barrow presents "Collingwood's Northumbrians" and Ken Wilson presents a biography of Lord Armstrong, both speakers sharing their passion for their subjects in the spectacular setting of the King's Hall.  Refreshments available.  Talks begin at 7.30pm, with a short interval between the talks.  Admission by ticket only, £5 per head.  Please contact Bamburgh Castle on 01668-214208 for tickets and any additional information required.  
  Wed 15th September  Sunderland Aged Seamen's Homes,Trafalgar Square, Hendon, Sunderland SR1 2BW 11.00 am  Unveiling of a memorial raised by the trustees, to the 66 Old Sunderland seamen who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar, by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for Tyne & Wear, Mr Nigel Sherlock. Dedication by Canon Stephen Taylor of Sunderland Minster. Public welcome (further details to follow)  
  Sat 9th October The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR In association with the Sage Gateshead: A concert featuring the New Scorpion Band concert entitled 'That Noble Fellow Collingwood'. For bookings and more details, see www.thesagegateshead.org or tel 0191-4434661
  Thu 21st October Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas, Newcastle Upon Tyne (time tbc) 10.00 am:  Trafalgar Day Service
  Thu 21st October Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth 11.30 am for 12.00 midday: "Toast the Admiral" event: Come and be part of the last public event of the Festival.  Bring a bottle of water, a flask of tea, or something stronger and help us acknowledge our hero in time honoured fashion, excactly 205 years to the minute from when the first shots were fired in the Battle of Trafalgar.  
  Sat 23rd- Sun 24th October   Visit of the Nelson Society to the region, including AGM. Series of private and public events. For more information, see www.nelson-society.com
  Tue 9th - Thu 11th November

 The Guildhall, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Collingwood 'Living History' week (subscribing schools).

  

 

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