The Daily Mile- sign up now!

It is great to see that local schools are signing up for the Daily Mile, a global initiative to get children to exercise for 15 minutes every day to boost their mental health. Corbridge Middle School, Hexham First School and St Matthew's Primary School in Prudhoe are all taking part in the programme, and it would be fantastic to see other schools in the constituency get involved as well.

The Daily Mile aims to improve children's physical, social, emotional and mental health and well-being by getting children to run or jog for 15 minutes every day. It's a really great initiative- why not encourage your local school to find out more here?-

https://thedailymile.co.uk

http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/16989776.village-school-is-latest-to-sign-up-to-the-daily-mile/

Vote now for our local heritage heroes

I was delighted to hear that a group of volunteers at Allen Smelt Mill have been nominated for a Historic England Angel Award in the category of Best Craftsperson or Apprentice on a Heritage Rescue. The Allen Smelt Mill is a rare remnant of the lead mining industry of the North Pennines. Until 2014 the mill was all but lost beneath piles of rubble and thick vegetation. However, the volunteers have worked incredibly hard to rescue and restore the industrial heritage site, conserving our local heritage and providing a vital boost to the Allen Valley economy.

https://historicengland.org.uk/get-involved/angel-awards/best-craftsperson-or-apprentice/allen-smelt-mill-volunteers/

The Angel Awards are run by Historic England and supported by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. Their aim is to celebrate volunteers, local groups and unsung heroes who have made a lasting difference to their local heritage, historic buildings or places.

Voting is now open. To cast your vote please visit HistoricEngland.org.uk/AngelAwards.

Local communities in bloom

Congratulations to Ponteland and Morpeth! The two towns have been awarded gold awards for their entries for the Britain in Bloom competition. Ponteland was awarded a gold award in the Small Towns category, and Morpeth received gold in the Towns category. Britain in Bloom is an annual competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society which recognises towns and communities for their floral displays and landscaping. The Ponteland and Morpeth communities really did come together for the competition- well done to everyone on this fantastic achievement!