Expansion of the Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum: Nominate your community's site
- Post: 10 May 2012
- In: News Articles
The Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum is looking to expand by a further 25 sites and is seeking nominations from across the UK for sites which relate to the Battle of Flodden, either directly or indirectly and which will help in the development of the network of the Ecomuseum. The search for new sites is part of the development phase for the wider Flodden 500 project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Electric Bike Survey
- Post: 03 May 2012
- In: News Articles
A group of postgraduate students at Newcastle University are looking at the potential for a network of electric bike hire points and charging posts across the region. They’ve created a short on-line survey to find out what businesses think of this idea and would like to hear your thoughts. The results of this survey will help them with evidence to develop a business plan and justify further expenditure on this idea.
Northumberland Holiday and Short Breaks Guide 2011 – User Research
- Post: 03 May 2012
- In: News Articles
The results of our annual research into the users of our Northumberland Holiday and Short Breaks Guide 2011 is now available.
This year 63% percent of people who used the guide said that they had booked a holiday in Northumberland, up from 52.2% in 2010. The visitors we surveyed told us that their average spend when they were here was £842.99, giving a possible total spend for all visitors using the guide of £42.5 million.
Northumberland in the News
- Post: 03 May 2012
- In: News Articles
Northumberland received some great publicity recently, and there’s more to come!
On the 22nd of April, the north of the county featured in an article in the Independent. Journalist Mark Rowe walked along the Tweed and stayed in Berwick. Thanks to Ian from Northumbrian House and The Queen’s Head for hosting Mark.
New documentary series
- Post: 03 May 2012
- In: News Articles
Would you like to feature in a new documentary series? A German production company are producing a 5 part series about the longest cycle route in the world – the North Sea Route, to be aired across 8 European Countries on Arte, a French/German art and cultural network. One episode will feature the UK including the Northumberland Coast.
