News

A talk about otters returning to the north east was given by Vivien Kent from the Otter Network. It was an interesting evening and it raised £100 towards the work of the Otter Network.

Read more - Otter talk

The hall, as the main resilience hub for West Allen Parish, received a delivery of bottled water from Northumbrian Water. This delivery was very welcome to residents who are very low on water supplies following weeks without any rain. The delivery was organised by West Allen Parish Council, Northumberland County...

Read more - Resilience centre receives water 23rd May 2025

An Easter competition was held with entries for decorated eggs and hats, spring photos and vase of spring flowers. All this was accompanied by the usual tea and cake! 

Read more - Easter Monday competitions 21st April 2025

At last, the table tennis table! A fun night was had at Friday night's games night. There were 2 versions of darts, jenga, dominoes, cards, backgammon and more.

A board game evening may follow in the future!

Read more - Games night 14th March 2025

The new roof/main hall refurbishment project is in it's early stages. The current roof over the wooden part of the hall is over 90 years old and is nearing the end of it's life. The roof leaks when the wind blows from the wrong direction, letting water through to the...

Read more - New roof project update May 2026

People came together to eat very tasty soups and yummy desserts on Saturday. Soups to pick from were pea & ham, lentil & tomato, curried parsnip and chunky vegetable. These were followed by a very pink swiss roll, apple tarts and apple crumble. As usual everyone was catered for no...

Read more - Soup and sweet lunch 15th February 2025

A quiz night was held on Friday December 13th. Ian Baker was the Quiz master with Jane and Lis as quiz assistants. The conveyor belt of "Christmas objects question" kept us all on our toes and tested our memories. Last year's runners up "The Gate openers" managed one better this...

Read more - Quiz night December 13th 2024

A fun and creative afternoon of Christmas wreath making was held on December 1st. The afternoon was organised by Janice Hand and friends who also provided refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies. It was a good way to start the build up to Christmas.

Read more - Wreath making December 1st 2024

An evening of 1930's music and some dressing up from that era was held on November 16th 2024. People of all ages were there from toddlers onwards! A hot main course for the chilly November evening was followed by delicious apple crumble. A 90th anniversary cake was cut by Marina...

Read more - Hall's 90th celebration on November 16th 2024