The free events are being run through the SENSE Project. A Feed the Birds Event takes place on February 16, between 1pm and 3pm at Plessey Woods; there will be bird watching at Holywell Pond Reserve on February 17, between 10.30am and 12.30pm; and on February 18, between 1pm and 3pm, at East Cramlington Local Nature Reserve, children will be able to make bird feeders and take part in feathery quizzes and challenges.

Call Laura Lowther on 0191 284 6884.

The 'Talking about Cramlington' event will take place next Saturday, 13th February from 10am- 4pm.

People can post their views on display boards post-it' notes, covering topics such as learning, environment, health, transport, community issues and jobs.

The community forum are also looking for forum volunteers to help run the event in two-hour slots. Contact CVA Blyth Valley at info@cvabv.org.uk or 01670 353623 to let them know when you would be able to attend.

The Banks Group wants to extract an additional two million tonnes of coal from the 750-acre Shotton mine west of Cramlington - which was given the green light by the Government despite strong local opposition.

The latest plans, which would extend the life of the site by two years, will go on display at three public exhibitions.

Mining Memories in South East Northumberland will be hosted by local historian Barry Mead from 2pm on Thursday. Entry is free.

Cramlington Community Forum will take place from 6.30pm at St Nicholas Church, East Farm, Cramlington.

Community forums are the new mechanism for local people to engage with organisations operating in Northumberland and for those bodies to consult with local communities in Northumberland.

Chloe Corrigan, 12, from Fieldhead, near Morpeth has been playing the Northumbrian small pipes at festive events at Cramlington's Azure Garden Centre.

The Rothbury Middle School pupil first started playing the historic instrument when she was just nine years old, with the average age of players around 70.

She became interested after hearing renowned small pipe artist Kathryn Tickell on the radio and grew increasingly fond of the music after her family moved North from Jesmond five years ago.

It is another notable step up the ladder for a hard-working group of lads who have been more than knocking on the door for the past few years.

"This tour has given us a fantastic opportunity to showcase ourselves in front of a new audience and to get the major record labels to see us," says lead singer Trevor Cox.

The fun at the ceremony will include music from The Smokin' Barrels and Cramlington Learning Village choir. The lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Cramlington, Mr Brian Pickering.

The whole family is welcome at the free event, which will be at Cramlington Village Square at 5pm on 29th November. In the event of bad weather the entertainment will be at the Village Club.

Tickets for the events, which include breakfast and a gift from Santa, cost £5.99.

To book call (01670) 733 762 or visit www.cafe-azure.co.uk.

The Cramlington-born singer made it to the all-important live shows and stayed there for three weeks, thanks to his singing and songwriting skills, as well as his blue eyes, we wouldn't wonder.

Anyway, since his exit from the show (the now anonymous Alex Parks was crowned winner of the series), Gary - who narrowly missed getting a place in McFly don't you know - has been working on his own material... even using the world-famous Guy Chambers (who was Robbie Williams' writing partner for years and has since worked with pretty much any big pop act you'd care to name) as a sounding board.

In Cramlington, soldiers from 100 Pioneer Squadron will attend a wreath laying, with additional wreathes laid at the squadrons' stations at Berwick and Hexham.

More details of Remembrance Day events around the region »

Cramlington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be giving advice today and tomorrow, between 9am and 4pm, at the Manor Walks shopping centre, in Cramlington.

Cramlington acting Neighbourhood Sgt Carl Williams said: "The aim of the event is to promote what is being done locally to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and encourage the police, public services and communities to work together to keep our streets safe."

If you want to speak to anyone from your local policing team contact 03456 043 043.

Cramlington Community Forum- Thursday 14 January 2010 at 6:30 pm at St Nicholas Church, East Farm, Cramlington

The two-hour sponsored aerobic workouts will be led by qualified instructors across 70 leisure centres in the North East and Yorkshire.

Ashington Leisure Centre, Blyth Sports Centre, Concordia Leisure Centre and Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre are all taking part in this great fundraising event.

The Aerobathon event aims to raise over £90,000 for the Child's Voice Appeal - a helpline for adults concerned about a child.

The now-established Cafe Azure, inside Azure Garden Centre off Station Road, is hosting a series of spooky activities on the day.

There will be free face painting from 9.30am to 3.30pm, while families can get carving at home and bring their masterpieces in to be judged in the Cafe's annual pumpkin carving competition. There will also be opportunities to join in with a spooky treasure hunt and taste some festive treats.

Entry is free. For more information visit www.cafe-azure.co.uk/news_events or call 01670 733762.