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16/10/2026

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🎃👻 BLYTH IS GETTING SPOOKY THIS HALF TERM! 🎆✨

Get ready for a whole week of Halloween fun in Blyth, with FREE family activities, spooky crafts, a community parade and TWO spectacular firework displays to finish the celebrations! 🧙‍♀️🎃

🎨 HALLOWEEN FUN AT MARKET PAVILION
📅 Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October
⏰ 10am – 4pm

Join us for FREE drop-in Halloween arts and crafts, and help us create something BIG as our giant spooky creation takes shape throughout the week!

👻 HALLOWEEN PARADE
📅 Friday 30 October | 3pm
📍 Blyth Marketplace

Come along for a colourful, slightly spooky parade filled with music, costumed dancers and Halloween fun!

🎆 Blyth Halloween Fireworks 2026
📅 Saturday 31 October
📍 Mermaid Car Park, Blyth
⏰ Fun starts from 4pm!
🎟️ Free to attend, no tickets required

This year we've got TWO firework displays!

🎇 6pm ( 10 minutes)– Low noise Family Fireworks – perfect for younger children and those who prefer a quieter display.

🎆 7.30pm (15 minutes) – Traditional Fireworks Spectacular – all the excitement of our much-loved annual display!

Plus, enjoy a funfair, delicious food stalls, a spooky children's disco, Halloween characters and more! 🎡🍩

So grab your Halloween costumes, bring the family and join us for a fantastic week of celebrations in Blyth!

The Fireworks show is free to attend, ( charges apply for funfair and foods)

👇 Find out more:

🎃 Halloween Fun:
https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/blyth-town-event/blyth-halloween-fun

🎆 Halloween Fireworks:
https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/blyth-town-event/blyth-halloween-fireworks-event

Halloween Fun is part of Blyth Celebrates, funded by Northumberland County Council.

09/10/2026

🍂 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND?
📅 Friday 9th October evening to Sunday 11th October

Fancy getting out and about? From a little showbiz in Blyth to dinosaur encounters, live music and somewhere new to explore, here’s a few suggestions if you're in need of some weekend inspiration! ⬇️

🎭 Ready, set… Bake!

Swap the sofa for the stalls as Beaconsfield Operatic Society brings The Great British Bake Off Musical to Blyth. A fun shout for Bake Off fans looking for something different to do together.

📍 Phoenix Theatre, Blyth
📅 Friday 9th October, 7.15pm | Saturday 10th October, 1.30pm & 6pm
🎟️ Ticketed. Check your preferred performance.
🔗 https://www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk/whats-on/

🌿 A hidden gem for your Saturday wander

Discover somewhere a little different at West Chevington’s open day. Explore the paths, enjoy some autumn air and meet the Northumberland Wildlife Trust team to hear how the reserve is developing. Open to all ages.

📍 West Chevington Nature Reserve, near Druridge Bay
📅 Saturday 10 October | 10am–3pm
💚 Free entry and parking.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mrxx7ty7

🛍️ A browse, a bite and a bargain

One that we sometimes take for granted but it's a weekend favourite for good reason. Browse independent stalls, hunt for something unusual and pick up something tasty along the way. An easy option for a catch-up with friends or a family potter around the coast.

📍 Tynemouth Market, Tynemouth Metro Station
📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October | 9am–3.30pm

🧁 A little shopping, a little treating yourself

The Makers and Bakers Market returns with independent traders selling handmade crafts, artisan gifts and local produce. Have a browse, find something a little different and pick up a treat for the weekend. There are stalls both inside and outside the centre.

📍 Manor Walks, Cramlington
📅 Saturday 10 October | 9am–5pm
🎟️ See the organiser’s page below for visitor details.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5cdzvuyx

🏛️ Something new at the Hancock

One for the historians. Opening this Saturday, Bayeux-on-Tyne reveals sections of a remarkable Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, drawn by Newcastle school pupils over 170 years ago. A fascinating local connection to a famous piece of history, and an indoor option for curious families.

📍 Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
📅 Saturday 10 October, 10am–4pm | Sunday 11 October, 11am–4pm
💚 Free entry, donations welcome.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bd4mz5e9

⚽ A little cup magic in Blyth

Fancy some live football this Saturday? Blyth Town take on Bottesford Town in the FA Vase, with a place in the next round up for grabs. Wrap up, bring your matchday voice and get behind the local lads!

📍 Gateway Park, Blyth
📅 Saturday 10 October | Kick-off 3pm
🎟️ Admission charges apply. Follow the club’s ticket link on the fixtures page.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5n98c4hy

🎶 Live music without the ticket price

Keeping it local this Saturday? Rock & Roll Preachers are playing at The White Swan. Get your friends together and make a night of it.

📍 The White Swan, Newgate Street, Morpeth
📅 Saturday 10 October | 9pm
💚 Listed as free entry.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y5peydn5

🦖 A roar-some family day out

Meet moving dinosaurs in The Great Dinosaur Escape, included with science centre admission. There’s also a Relaxed Sunday Session with fewer visitors and adjusted sound and lighting for anyone who benefits from a quieter visit.

📍 Life Science Centre, Newcastle
📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October | 10am–5pm
📅 Relaxed Sunday Session | Sunday 11 October, 10am–12pm
🎟️ Science centre admission applies. Some dinosaurs may frighten little ones.
🔗 https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/

🎃 Who says you have to wait for Halloween?

The Halloween Spooktacular begins this weekend! Expect an indoor pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, magic shows and spooky storytelling, alongside the farm’s animals and play areas. A full day out for little witches, wizards and anyone already counting down to Halloween.

📍 Whitehouse Farm Centre, near Morpeth
📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October | Check booking for visit times.
🎟️ Book the Halloween Spooktacular ticket. One pumpkin is included per full-paying child.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4dxp2v9t

👻 A little further afield, a whole lot of family fun

A little further out, but Family Fright Fest looks worth the trip! Expect live shows, spooky mazes, pumpkin picking and interactive characters, with Halloween fun aimed at children aged 1–12. Fancy dress is encouraged, so even the grown-ups can get involved!

📍 Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield
📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October | 11am–4pm
🎟️ Ticketed. One pumpkin per child is included.
🔗 https://www.familyfrightfestuk.co.uk/

🐟 Something different for Sunday

Love a story with proper North East roots? Out and About with The Colmans explores the family behind the much-loved South Shields fish and chip business, followed by a Q&A. A little nostalgia, local history and a few tales from behind the counter.

📍 The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays
📅 Sunday 11 October | 5pm
🎟️ £20. Limited availability was showing when checked.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/334x5ybs

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05/10/2026

🚕 NEW WEEK. LET’S GET YOU GOING.

First stop, work? An appointment? Or finally getting round to that job you’ve been putting off since last Monday? 😉

Whatever’s on the calendar, Phoenix is here for the trips that keep your week ticking along.

With reduced local tariffs and fixed fares on selected journeys, there’s a little extra value along the way too. 💚

Book ahead for somewhere you need to be, or give us a shout when you’re ready to head out. That’s the getting-there bit sorted.

Here’s to a good week, a few things ticked off and something nice squeezed in between.

Wherever your week takes you, we're ready when you are.

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04/10/2026

💚 WHEREVER YOU HEADED, THANKS FOR CHOOSING US.

We might not have been the highlight of your week. But we’re happy we could help get you there.

Whether it was a catch-up that ran longer than planned, a shopping trip with one bag too many, or simply getting where you needed to be, thank you for choosing us.

And to everyone who recommended us to a friend, shared a post or took a moment to leave a kind review, thank you too. Those little things go a long way for a local business.

Feet up for the evening? Enjoy!
Still got somewhere to be? Leave the driving to us. 😉

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02/10/2026

🍂 YOUR WEEKEND STARTS HERE!
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October

A little local cinema, free family fun, live music and a few places you might never have thought to explore. Here’s your weekend shortlist ⬇️

🎬 A Little Cinema Night in Morpeth
Did you know Morpeth has its own community cinema? Tonight’s screening is Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute act. An easy excuse to swap the sofa for a local night out.

📍 St James’ Community Centre, Wellway, Morpeth
📅 Friday 2nd October, 7pm
💷 £6.50 including booking fee.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5c77cu2b

🍭 Free Family Fun at Newcastle City Library
Storytimes, crafts, a scavenger hunt and free candy floss. Yes, at the library! Grown-ups can also explore family history and discover treasures from the archives.

📍 Newcastle City Library
📅 Saturday 3rd October, 10am–2pm
💷 Free. No booking required, just drop in.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for all ages.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ymamtvk7

🛍️ Whitley Bay’s Little Makers Market
Browse local artists, makers and crafters at this smaller community market, with the café open for a cuppa. You might even get a head start on the Christmas shopping. Too soon? Fair enough.

📍 Whitley Bay Big Local, 158 Whitley Road
📅 Saturday 3rd October, 10am–3pm
💷 Free entry.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4vru2st7

⚔️ Super Samurai at the Oriental Museum
This one is a little further out but could be quite the adventure for curious kids. Discover a full suit of Japanese samurai armour, then get creative making your own samurai-style paper helmet to take home. A Saturday afternoon with a difference!

📍 Oriental Museum, Durham
📅 Saturday 3rd October, 1pm–3pm
💷 Free. Drop in, no booking needed.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best suited to ages 5–11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/59v7h3t5

🎸 Heaven Can Wait, Blyth
Big songs and a Saturday night out close to home. This Meat Loaf concert tribute brings a live band and theatrical performances of those rock favourites. Go on, give your shower-singing voice a proper outing.

📍 Phoenix Theatre, Blyth
📅 Saturday 3rd October, 7.30pm
💷 £28 plus £2 booking fee.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yvzkc55j

✨ Studio Ghibli Music at Newcastle Cathedral
Fans of My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle, this one’s for you. Mystery Ensemble brings music from Miyazaki’s films to life in the cathedral setting.

📍 Newcastle Cathedral
📅 Saturday 3rd October, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
💷 £25–£40 advertised, check booking fees and availability.
👧 Ages 6+.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc4cnr79

🥐 Northumberlandia Food & Craft Market
Local food, drinks and handmade finds, with a chance to get the family outside too. Come for a wander, leave with something tasty. That’s usually how these things go.

📍 Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington
📅 Sunday 4th October, 10am–3pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome. Outdoor event, so dress for the weather.
🚗 Suggested parking donation £3.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/369u3ncy

🎨 Walk & Sketch at Hauxley
A slower Sunday morning for the grown-ups. Join local watercolour artist Gillian Cross for a guided wander and sketching session around the reserve. Beginners welcome, but bring your own art materials.

📍 Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley
📅 Sunday 4th October, 10.30am–noon
💷 £16 per person plus booking fee. Booking required.
🔞 18+. Classroom available if the weather is poor.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/f8jcyjcu

🔎 Behind the Scenes at Baltic
Ever wondered what’s behind the doors visitors don’t normally get to open? Explore areas usually off limits and discover how this former flour mill became an art gallery. A different way to see a familiar landmark.

📍 Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays
📅 Sunday 4th October, 11am–11.40am
💷 Free, booking essential. Check availability for Sunday.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2djdzxwz

🏒 Sunday Night at the Ice Hockey
Fancy a change from the usual Sunday routine? Whitley Warriors take on Kirkcaldy Kestrels at Hillheads. Bring the family, wrap up and get behind the home team.

📍 Whitley Bay Ice Rink
📅 Sunday 4th October, 5pm, doors 4pm
💷 Adults £14 | Under-16s £10.50 | Family £45 for two adults and two children. Online booking fees apply.
🎟️ Tickets also available on the door.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3bbuvs7z

Know another local gem happening this weekend? Pop it in the comments.

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30/09/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER, WHERE DID YOU GO?

One minute it was getting ready to go back to school. Now pumpkins are starting to appear and the middle aisle is full of mince pies and pigs in blankets crisps!! 😅

Thank you for being part of another month with Phoenix. For every journey, local recommendation, comment and shared post, we appreciate your support. 💚

Although the nights are drawing in and the temperature is starting to drop, there’s plenty to look forward to as Autumn gets going. Halloween is on the horizon, Bonfire Night won’t be far behind and then Christmas catch-ups will start finding their way into the group chat.

We’ll be continuing with our What's On guides, including a round up of the North East’s best scare attractions this October. So if that's your thing, or you prefer somewhere a little less intense with a pumpkin spice latte, keep an eye out on our page for suggestions of things to do this October.

Tell us what you’re looking forward to this autumn. And if you know somewhere that delivers a proper fright, we’re all ears. 👻

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29/09/2026

☕ THE SHOPPING CAN WAIT. PUT THE KETTLE ON.

If your morning plans are flexible, a slightly later start can mean a shorter wait for your taxi.

Heading out after 9.30am, once the morning school run has settled down is a good option for the weekly shop, a browse around town or a catch-up over coffee.

The same goes for afternoon travel. If you can wait until after 4pm, you'll miss getting caught in the school-run rush.

Same plans. Less rush. Time for another cuppa. 💚

Need to travel during peak times? Book in advance, this will guarantee your taxi, and avoid any early morning stress if you have somewhere important to be at a set time.

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28/09/2026

💚 MONDAY AGAIN. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?

Whether you’re heading to work, tackling the to-do list or easing yourself in with a second cuppa, here’s to a good week ahead.

And if there’s a journey on your list, Phoenix is here with lower local fares to get you where you need to be.

You make the plans. We’ll do the driving.

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27/09/2026

💚 BEFORE WE CALL IT A WEEK… THANK YOU.

To everyone who’s travelled with us, shared a post, left a review or stopped by for a chat in the comments: we appreciate it.

And to those helping us find local groups, activities and things worth sharing, thank you for adding your bit. Your suggestions help make this page useful for more people.

We’re grateful to be part of your everyday journeys and the communities we serve.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, from all of us at Phoenix. 💚

26/09/2026

🚕 SKIP THE REPLACEMENT BUS. KEEP YOUR PLANS ON TRACK.

A quick reminder: Northumberland Line engineering works continue this weekend, 26th–27th September.

Heading into Newcastle? Skip the transport changes and parking stress with a Phoenix fixed fare.

Book ahead. Leave the driving to us. 💚

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