THE FOURTH JOURNAL

On the evening of Friday 31^st May, world-famous Kathryn Tickell OBE, vocalist and champion of Northumbrian pipes, accompanied by Amy Thatcher, will launch the festival with a stunning performance of two 45 minute sets, with an interval for drinks and eats.  As Richard Morrison of the Times wrote “I can’t remember feeling so exhilarated by a match of landscape and music”.   She has twice won the “BBC 2 Musician of the Year” Folk Award and has recorded and performed with Sting, Jacob Collier and the Chieftains amongst many others.  Have a look at kathryntickell on Instagram or www.kathryntickell.com to get a flavour of her talent.  Tickets are limited and we would advise early booking using this link.

On Saturday 1^st June we aim to attract flower-clubs, florists and horticulturists from all over the North-East, together with Coverdale community and friends from further afield, to hear more about the sustainable flower movement, which is only a whisper at the moment.  The day will include refreshments and demonstrations with the flower festival as a backdrop.  There will be tickets available for the morning session 10.30-12.30 am or afternoon 2.30-4.30pm, and we would advise early booking using this link.