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Find out the strange customs of these forefathers of the Border people:the Reiver baptism, the book-a-bosom priest, and the drowning pools. People would burn their house to save it and even the priest took partin reiving. The vivid sounds and images portray a violent but colourfulpast and the overall presentation of the multimedia display makes thisinto an enjoyable educational discovery.
There are nearly 100 border family surnames such as Armstrongs, Nixons,Elliots, Grahams and the CD allows users to print an enquiry form to sendto Tullie House so their genealogical history can be researched. The CD even contains software to allow users to create their own familytree and draw genealogical charts. Also included is the text of SirWalter Scott's "Ivanhoe", "The Cannongate Chronicles" and "The Laird'sJock". Once the user's interest has been stimulated they can usea catalogue on the CD which lists the books, videos and other merchandiseto develop their interest in the border reivers.
The CD has been created by Peter Nicholson &Associates and more developments are planned to use computers tobring history alive.
To get the CD write us an E-mail at
Leaflet
A publicity leaflet, itemising primeReiver sites in the four English and Scottish border counties and showingthe proposed Reiver car trails as well as detailing a few of the eventsthat fashioned these Border lands and detailing contact addresses by whichfurther information can be obtained is available from any of the four county'stourist boards. Extensive research isbeing carried out on these sites and trails and this will eventually leadto appropriate interpretation at each Reiver site. A number of innovativeand exciting contributions to the initiative are already under way.
MORPETH NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING
Normally held about 4-6 Apr
Morpeth Town, Castle Square, Morpeth, Northumberland
Festival of Northumbrian traditions with concerts, crafts, dialect,films, street events, barn dance, competitions, (art, craft, instruments,singing, clog dance, writing, speaking, sport) exhibition, workshops, pageant,story-telling, drama, discussions, pub folk sessions. 1997 was the 30thannual festival.
Open: Fri, Sat 0930-2330, Sun 1200-2200
Further Information from: Mr Roland Bibby, Chairman, Westgate House,Dogger Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1RF
Tel: (01670) 513308
NORTH PENNINES FESTIVAL
Normally held about 26 Apr-11 May
Various Locations, North Pennines, Allendale, Northumberland
Arts and countryside festival featuring visual arts, music, drama,guided walks, farm open days and other events celebrating the arts andthe landscape in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
Further Information from: Ms Sonia Kempsey, Public Relations Officer,North Pennines Tourism Partnership, Barclays Bank Chambers, Alston, CumbriaCA9 3SE
Tel: (01434) 382653
Fax: (01434) 382653
MAYFAIR
Normally held on 23-26 May
Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
A four day market granted by ancient Royal Charter and officially openedby the mayor.
Further Information from: Mr Bob Tannent, Chairman, Berwick May FairCommittee, Cornhill Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, NorthumberlandTD15
Tel: Berwick upon Tweed (01289) 303677
FOLK AT FALSTONE
Normally held on 8 Jun
Kielder Village, Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder, Northumberland
Annual folk festival at Kielder.
Further Information from: Ms Hilary Norton, Events Officer, KielderTourism Development Action Programme, Bellingham TIC, Main Street, Bellingham,Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2BQ
Tel: (01434) 220643
Fax: (01434) 220643
NEWCASTLETON - SCOTTISH BORDERS TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Normally held on 4-6 July
Various venues in this quiet border village. Music in pubs, dancein village hall, concert etc.
Pipes, fiddle, singing, Border Ballads.
There is a tradition of the singing or recitation of the Border Ballads. This oral history of the Reivers is the source of much of the stories andfolklore of the Reivers and the producers of this CD wish to offer encouragementto any organisation promoting such activities.
ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Normally held on 18-20 Jul
Various Venues Around Rothbury, Rothbury, Northumberland
Dances, ceilidhs, competitions and concerts. Display of dancing, mummers,puppets, poetry and workshops.
Typical program:
Fri: Ceilidh, 2000-0100; Sat: Workshop, 1030-1230; Competitions, 1230-1700;Concert, 1900-2100; Dance, 2100-0000; Singaround, 2000-2300; Ceilidh, 2030-0000;Final fling Sun 1100-Mon 0100.
Further Information from: Ms M Bathgate, secretary, Garleigh House,Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7RB
Tel: (01669) 620718
ALNWICK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
Normally held on 2-9 Aug
Market Square, Alnwick, Northumberland
A festival of colour and spectacle for all the family. Dancers andmusicians from various parts of the world. The largest independent festival,run by volunteers, in the country.
Open: Mon-Sat 1000-1630, Sun 1330-1630
Further Information from: Mr John Moodie, Public Relations Officer,Alnwick International Music Festival, 16 Oaky Balks, Alnwick, NorthumberlandNE66 2QE
Tel: Alnwick (01665) 602682
Fax: Alnwick (01665) 602398
KIELDER FOLK FESTIVAL AND FOREST OPEN DAY
Normally held on 3 Aug
Kielder Castle Visitor Centre, Kielder Castle, Kielder, Northumberland
Folk music, build-a-beast, craft stalls, children's entertainmentplus forest open day.
* Open: 1100-1700
Further Information from: Ms Penny Knock, Recreation Chief Ranger,Kielder Castle Visitor Centre, Kielder Castle, Kielder, Hexham, NorthumberlandNE48 1ER
Tel: Hexham (01434) 220242
Fax: (01434) 220756
MELROSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Normally held on 5-7 September
A three day festival in an idyllic Border town set between the EildonHills and the river Tweed. It is highly participative with singarounds,music sessions, ceilidhs, dances, Feeing Market, a very central campsite,street events, craft fair, a Ranger- led walk, children's events and adawn piper on the Eildons.
Details, programmes and bookings from
Rector Christie, Eskdaill, Main Road, St Boswells.
Tel/Fax 01835 823592
Melrose Tourist Office 01986 822555
Campsite 01896 822969
NOTICE
This list has been compiled from 1997 information and contains dateswhich are intended as a guide only. Please contact the organisersor the local Tourist Information Centre for details. We do not acceptany responsibility for the cancellation, change of dates or any other aspectof these events.
If you have an annual event which is in Reiver country and would interesttourists then we may include it on our internet site for free and may includeit in future CDs free of charge.
If so please contact:
admin@reivers.com
REIVERS MERCHANDISE
RM1 Reiver Jigsaw
RM2 Reivers Surnames Woven Bookmark
RM3 Reivers Surnames Tie
RM4 Reiver Tea Towel
RM5 Reiver Model Kit
RM6 Border Levy Model Kit
RM7 Decorative Reiver Mask
RM8 Car Sticker
RM9 Reiver Spoon
RM10 Reiver Tray
RM11 Reiver Country Map Print
RM12 Reiver Poster
RM13 Reiver Country Map Poster A3
RM14 Reiver Country Map Poster A2
RM15 Reiver Postcard
RM16 Reiver T-shirt
RM17 Reiver Colouring Book
RM18 Video-Edwins Kingdom 4-The Border Reivers (PAL, NTSC)
Reivers Merchandise is available at Tullie House Museum.
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