Tall Ships Blyth 2016

11/05/2017

The Journal Culture Awards 2017
WATCH LIVE from 7pm tonight at:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandCC

Hosted by actor and presenter Chris Connel from the magnificent confines of Hexham Abbey.

The Journal Culture Awards, which began in 2006, annually reward the best of North East culture in categories such as Performing Artist, Writer, Visual Artist, Newcomer, Performer and events of the year.

08/03/2017

Tall Ships Regatta in Blyth boosts Northumberland economy by £13.5 million

It's just over 6 months since over half a million people came to see the Tall Ships in Northumberland. Watch our look-back at the event to see what it did for our county and let us know if you spot yourself in the crowds!

18/01/2017

PLEASE NOMINATE "The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta Blyth 2016" in The Journal’s "North East Culture Awards 2017" in the category of Best Event in Northumberland http://bit.ly/NEJCA_Tw

Nominations for the best cultural performances and achievements throughout 2016 are now open

07/12/2016

Relive the magic of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta as The Blyth Photographic Society are hosting a "Tall Ships" exhibition at Blyth Sports Centre until the end of December!

26/09/2016

What a weekend! Thanks to everyone who came along to make the Tall Ships Regatta such a success.

19/09/2016

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Andrew talked to us about his experiences racing on the Challenger 3 at Tall Ships Blyth 2016

Vic Brown from the Coquet Shorebase Trust explains how Andrew has returned a different person and Councillor Scott Dickinson tell us how proud he was of what Andrew has achieved.

12/09/2016

These beautifully designed silk scarves and mugs by local ceramic artist, Jenny Bell, were specially commissioned by Northumberland County Council to mark the occasion of the Blyth Tall Ships Regatta August 26-,29th 2016.
These items will be available to buy from Morpeth Chantry.

Jenny Bell displays her work in Morpeth Chantry Arts & Crafts and various outlets through out the region. Her designs are painted with watercolours & pastels, then transferred digitally onto the mugs and scarves. Scarves price £35 mugs price £8.50

The proceeds from the scarves are going to the Civic Head's Charities, CHUF and Northumberland Scouts.

09/09/2016

Beautiful Blyth beach filled with people watching the on the Parade of Sail

07/09/2016

MENTOR & TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Andrew from Northumberland Sport describes the changes he saw in his trainees during the North sea Tall Ships Regatta race and Lathan tells us that he would love to do it all again - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

07/09/2016

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Neil from North East Monography tells us how business was was brisk even in the lead-up to the Tall Ships Blyth 2016

07/09/2016

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Stephen from the Waterloo Pub tells us how great the Tall Ships Blyth 2016 was for business and the local area too.

07/09/2016

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Wayne and Paul talk to us about how racing in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta has been life-changing for them - Tall Ships Blyth 2016