Bellingham Music Festival

Yes, it's back after many years of absence. Scheduled for the first weekend in May, Bellingham Music festival, to be know as the BaaFest (Bellingham All Accoustic Festival) will take place on the cricket field at the Riverdale Hall Hotel.

Starting the music festival will be the BAA club (baaclub.co.uk) on Thursday 29th April 2010.

Following this will be a live music event on Friday 30th at the Town Hall.

Supporting this event through the day will be a sight and sounds event in the Town Hall featuring local music and art.

Bellingham Roars to sound of Lion Man

A few heads turned last weekend (1st November) with the suprise apprearance of New Zealands very own Lion Man.

Craig outside Bellingham Town Hall

Craig Busch, famous for his work with Lions and Tigers at Zion Lion Park in New Zealand took time out from his busy schedule filming a new series to spend a day at Bellingham.

Currently touring Europe, Craig chose to spend time in Bellingham in preference to around one thousand other offers of accommodation across the North east of England and Borders of Scotland.

After a pint and a chat at The Riverdale Hall Hotel, he spent the night at the home of Brian and Debbi English.

On Monday he enjoyed a trip to Hexham to see the historic sights before returning to Edinburgh to fly to his next venue.

Craig loved the area and the hospitality he was shown and may come back for a short holiday in the future. Lets hope so!

To find out more about Craig look at nzlionman.com

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Craig Busch spends time at Hexham Abbey