GUYZANCE BRIDGE

Guyzance Bridge has been chosen as the main logo for the website as it symbolizes the very ideals and qualities we are aiming to achieve in creating this resource.

Guyzance Bridge.....

•  is at the heart of our parish

•  links the northern and
    southern areas of our
    parish which are divided by
    the River Coquet

•  aids communication
    between the two villages
    in our parish - Acklington
    and Guyzance

•  is strong, reliable, stylish
    and supportive

•  is used frequently and
    serves our parish well



We hope, given time, that this website will be regarded as having qualities to match those of Guyzance Bridge.

Above all, we will strive to ensure that Acklington Parish Website always serves our community well.



The above view (courtesy of Deljen Photography) from Guyzance Bridge is one of the most picturesque views in our parish.
 

CHAIRMAN'S ANNUAL REPORT

     

The following is an extract from Jeff Newton's Annual Report which was given at a Parish Council Meeting on 6th May 2009.

"Without a doubt the defining event of the last year has been the reorganisation of local government in Northumberland and the creation of a single authority as the main service provider across the county.

This inevitably led to the demise of our district councils, including Alnwick District Council with which we had a good working relationship. It also meant the loss of the valuable support we received through our district councillors, John Hobrough and Jeff Watson.

Whether this reorganisation and the upheaval it has caused delivers the benefits we have been led to expect remains to be seen. Personally I have my doubts that it will but I would be happy to be proven wrong.

2008 will also be remembered as the year in which Acklington reached the finals of the national Calor Village of the Year competition, an enormous achievement for which credit is due to the whole community and its various groups, including Acklington Community Team and The Parish Council.

If I had to point to any single event of over the last year which demonstrates the strength of the community in which we live, this would be it."

You can read the chairman's full report by clicking on the GROUPS button on the above menu bar and then selecting the link to the PARISH COUNCIL.  All the minutes from recent Parish Council meetings can also be accessed on the Parish Council's page.
 

TODAY'S PARISH PICTURE

This tree (situated in the NE corner of the playing field at Acklington First School) is very special.  Not only is it a Black Poplar, which is fairly rare in this part of the country, but it is more than likely the oldest thing living in our parish.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Black Poplar can grow up to one hundred feet tall, and appears in many of Constable's paintings, including the Hay Wain.

The Black Poplar is one of Britain's rarest native trees and it is also one of the most endangered.  Without  active conservation the Black Poplars could soon become extinct in this country
 

Welcome to
Acklington Parish Website

This website has been designed to provide a central source of information for Acklington Parish.

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WEATHER FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS

A three-day forecast for the parish of Acklington.
03 July               04 July               05 July

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

ART EXHIBITION ACKLINGTON ART GROUP together with ACKLINGTON FIRST SCHOOL Sunday July 4th Held in Acklington Village Hall From 12 noon to 5 p.m. Refreshments Available ADMISSION FREE All Welcome

You can see what other events are planned for the parish over the rest of the year by clicking on the calendar on the menu bar above.
 

PARISH PETS

PARISHIONERS ASKED TO COLLECT TOKENS FOR SCHOOL

COMING TO YOUR TV SOON...


Watch out for the latest television series presented by our village artist Charles Evans. The new series, produced by the TV company Orion, is entitled “Brush Up Your History” and features ten episodes where Charlie explores historical places while teaching amateur artists how to improve their painting.  Above is a picture of Charlie being filmed for the latest series.

VILLAGE HALL HIRE

Acklington Village Hall is available for hire seven days a week for fund-raising events, private hire, social events, etc.  The fee is £8 per hour and further information can be obtained from Alison Sharpe on 01670 761451


 

SITE UPDATES

This website is maintained
by members of Acklington Community Team (ACT).



There will be much more to add to the website (plus various adjustments and changes to make) in the weeks ahead.  For the moment, however, we hope there is sufficient content to interest you.

Any feedback or constructive criticism of this website would be very much welcomed.  Also any contributions (news, parish information, articles, stories, photographs, etc.) which could be included on the website would also be gratefully received.

To make contact, press the CONTACT US button on the menu at the top of this page and follow the links.



A group of parishioners recently enjoyed an evening website training session led by website designer Brett Grieves. The training took place in Acklington First School and was funded by Acklington Community Team (ACT)