Northumbria - Summer Barbecue
Northumbria - Summer Barbecue
We will be holding a late summer barbecue at the house of NCA president, Heather Cordell, during the afternoon of Saturday 31st August 2024 (3.00pm-7.00pm). Burgers, sausages and rolls (with accompanying condiments and salads/side dishes) and drinks will be provided, along with vegetarian alternatives. If you wish to bring more “exotic” barbecue items (fish, chicken, steak etc.) to barbecue for your own consumption you are very welcome to do so.
Contributions of salads/side dishes/desserts to share would also be very welcome (although not mandatory).
Directions by train: The venue (46 Dene Garth, Ovingham) is 10 minutes' walk from Prudhoe railway station which is on the Newcastle - Hexham/Carlisle line. From the station, turn right (which means going up over the foot bridge or over the railway tracks if you've come from Newcastle) and walk over the pedestrian bridge over the river Tyne. At the end go straight on, keeping the church on your left, and then follow the main road round to the right. Take the next left (Horsley Road) and walk until the pavement runs out, at which point turn left into Dene Garth. Turn right and walk to the far end, my house is the first house on the right hand side (adjacent to the main road), number 46.
For those coming by car, limited parking is available in Dene Garth or neighbouring side streets, with ample parking available on Horsley Road (at the Ovingham village end). I recommend coming into the village from the north (via the A69) and NOT from the south (which involves driving over a narrow bridge over the river Tyne).
Directions by car from Newcastle: Take the A69 west towards Hexham. Come off at the turning signed Ovingham, Wylam, Horsley, turn left at the end of the slip road and then turn right at the next crossroads. Drive through Horsley village. Shortly afterwards continue going straight (as the main road bends to the right) and then take the first road left, following signs to Ovingham. Once you get down into Ovingham village, my road is the first road on the right (Dene Garth), take the right hand fork and my house is the first house on the right (number 46).
Directions by car from Hexham/Carlisle: Take the A69 east towards Newcastle. Come off at the turning signed Ovingham, Horsley, turn right at the end of the slip road and turn right again when the main road bends sharply to the left. Take the next road left, signed Ovingham. Once you get down into Ovingham village, my road is the first road on the right (Dene Garth), take the right hand fork and my house is the first house on the right (number 46).
To sign up, kindly either
- Complete the form attached and send [TO ARRIVE BY Friday 23rd August 2024 please] either by email to susanmaustin@hotmail.com or by post to Mrs. Susan Austin, 116 Queens Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 3AU.
- Email susanmaustin@hotmail.com with the required information below (without needing to attach the form).
If an acknowledgment is required by post, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The cost is £10.00 per person (or £5.00 for students). Please pay by cheque, made out to Northumbrian Cambridge Association; or via bank transfer (with your surname/BBQ as the reference) to: account name: Northumbrian Cambridge Association; Lloyds sort code 30-98-97; account number 87980962; or bring payment with you on the day.