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I had a tour of the LV50 light vessel a couple of weeks ago in Blyth South Harbour. Its worth having a look around during the Heritage open days this week. Heres the Blyth events... HY Tyne – Opening Doors to the Community Dates and Times: Thursday 11th | 10am – 4pm Friday 12th | 10am – 4pm Event Type: Property opening/Event Location: Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, South Harbour, NE24 3PB Suitable for children: Yes (From age 5) Booking required: Yes Information about the event: Come aboard the floating club ship constructed in 1879 as light vessel LV50. She is one of the last of her type. Come down the gang plank and explore below deck. Learn about the history of the timber light vessel and see storyboards on display. Children will be given an opportunity to make a pirate hat and colour in. How to book: Email: mikewade60@btinternet More information: rnyc.org.uk Blyth Battery Dates and Times: Friday 12th | 11am – 4pm Saturday 13th | 11am – 4pm Sunday 14th | 11am – 4pm Event Type: Property opening/Tour Location: South Beach, NE24 3PQ Suitable for children: Yes Booking required: No Information about the event: One of the most complete batteries, containing both WWI and WWII buildings. Including one of the only remaining battery observation posts from WWI. Some military vehicles, George Formby imitator. Tours available. Children’s activities including marching games and crafts. More information: blythbattery.org.uk St Cuthberts – A Church and its People 1914-1918 Dates and Times: Thursday 11th | 10am – 4pm Friday 12th | 10am – 7pm Saturday 13th | 10am – 4pm Sunday 14th | 9am – 4pm Event Type: Property opening/Tour/Activity Location: St Cuthberts Parish Church, Plessey Road, NE24 3BE Suitable for children: Yes Booking required: No Information about the event: Church open with guides, some in period costume. Untold archived accounts, a tribute to the townspeople of Blyth and the local men who served and fell. Leaflets, exhibits, displays, childrens art, period dress, café (trench stew) and accompanied childrens games like flag making and cracking a German code. Chance to attend a 1914 period church service. More information: blythchurches.co.uk
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:42:24 +0000

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