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What's on in Longhirst

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Community

Around £40

Jane Rutherford Dressage

Individual lessons 45 minutes. Afternoon / evening sessions available

Wed 22 JulBenridge Riding Centre(3.8mi)

via Benridge Riding CentreLocal gem

Community

John Hill

Benridge Riding Centre is being delightfully mysterious about John Hill. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Fri 24 JulBenridge Riding Centre(3.8mi)

via Benridge Riding CentreLocal gem

Community

United Benefice Service - check venue

Holy Communion - venue rotates, please see the Facebook page for further details (link on right hand side of this page

Sun 30 Aug09:30St John's Church(5mi)

via St John's ChurchLocal gem

Community

CAST. snrs

CAST. SENIORS Next Show . . .

Sat 3 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

To GET INVOLVED or find out more, please click here to complete and submit the ‘Join’ form FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Community

Around £7.50

To GET INVOLVED or find out more, please click here to complete and submit the ‘Join’ form FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Students are welcome to join CAST. at any point throughout the term or academic year. Whilst we may be focusing on a specific demonstration, examination or show, fundamental skills of singing, dancing and acting will be taught throughout. CAST. MINIS CAST. MINIS Next Show . . . Alnwick Playhouse 28 to 31 October 2026 3-6 YEAR OLDS Our Minis classes will involve the core skills of singing, dancing and acting. Minis performed in CAST. productions of: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay in November 2021 Nativity! The Musical at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay in November 2022 The Wizard of Oz at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay in November 2023 CAST. High Five at the Alnwick Playhouse in October/November 2024 A Shrek The Musical inspired Pre-Show at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay in November 2025 CAST. students, including Minis have also performed on a Disney stage at Disneyland Paris in 2022 and 2024 and we are heading back to Disneyland Paris in 2026. CAST. Minis may also take additional Dance / Acro lessons on weekdays, as detailed in the CAST. timetable. One-to-one tuition is also available, towards LAMDA acting qualifications. (See below.) COST: CAST. Minis classes of 75 minutes duration are calculated on the hourly rate of just £7.50, so averages to around £9.38 per class. On acceptance of a place on the course, fees are chargeable to the end of the term. No refund / credit for missed classes is made where a space has been reserved for the student.

Sat 3 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

Community

CAST. snrs

CAST. SENIORS Next Show . . .

Sun 4 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

Community

Cast. Minis

CAST. MINIS Next Show . . . Alnwick Playhouse 28 to 31 October 2026

Sat 31 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

Community

CAST. jnrs

CAST. JUNIORS Next Show . . .

Sat 31 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

Community

Around £7.50

To GET INVOLVED or find out more, please click here to complete and submit the ‘Join’ form FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Sat 31 OctCast(2.9mi)

via CastLocal gem

Community

Men’s Breakfast

A breakfast meeting for men, with a speaker and food.

Sun 15 Nov07:15Morpeth Methodist Church(2.5mi)

via Morpeth Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Men's Breakfast with Ken Charlton

A breakfast meeting with a speaker, Ken Charlton.

Sun 15 Nov07:15Morpeth Methodist Church(2.5mi)

via Morpeth Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Wall planner

Trophy Race: Zeevalk Trophy, Smailes Trophy

Wed 22 JulRNYC Boatyard(8mi)

via RNYC BoatyardLocal gem

Children & Family

Playgroup

Repeats every week on Wednesday until the 30th December 2026

Wed 22 Jul07:30Longhorsley Village Hall(5.8mi)

via Longhorsley Village HallLocal gem

Children & Family

Playgroup

Repeats every week on Wednesday until the 30th December 2026

Wed 22 Jul10:00Longhorsley Village Hall(5.8mi)

via Longhorsley Village HallLocal gem

Community

Welcome Wednesday

Welcome Wednesday is our weekly drop-in from 10:30 - 12 Noon every Wednesday. We have Hot Drinks, Toast and Biscuits available - as well as a warm space to come and chat with other people. You're welcome to bring an activity if you would like to.

Wed 22 Jul10:30St Mary's Church(7.2mi)

via St Mary's ChurchLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Warm Space Coffee Morning

Repeats every week on Wednesday until the 27th January 2027

Wed 22 Jul11:00Longhorsley Village Hall(5.8mi)

via Longhorsley Village HallLocal gem

Community

Vanbrugh 300

Together with Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace, Grimsthorpe Castle, Kimbolton Castle and Stowe House and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this year‑long festival honours Vanbrugh’s life, legacy, and theatrical architectural vision. Vanbrugh 300 is presented by The Georgian Group. Please see individual event listings for details.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Seaton Delaval Hall(9.8mi)

via Seaton Delaval Hall

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Venues with events near Longhirst

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Cast2.9 miles away Morpeth Methodist Church2.5 miles away

More about Longhirst

Northumberland, England

Longhirst is in Northumberland, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Longhirst events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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