20th August 2008 - This Sunday sees the return of the popular Continental Market which will take place in Alnwick Market Place on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 24th, 25th & 26th August.
2nd July 2008 - Damage to the play surface in the new Swansfield Park has been reported and will be repaired as soon as possible. It has also been noted that some of the bedding plants have died off and these will be replaced.
13th June 2008 - The Trust, with assistance from ONE North East and Northumberland Strategic Partnership, has commissioned a study into the feasibility for improvements to the Townscape of Alnwick. The report, which is available from the Home page, contains excellent proposals. The Trust Chairman, Gordon Castle said: "On behalf of the Trustees of Alnwick Community Development Trust,Ii am delighted to introduce this report and to ask that you consider its prposals carefully and offer us your comments. It complements the excellent work on Alnwick town centre management produced by the Alnwick Civic Society and offers,I believe, a realistic and achievable set of coordinated but self-contained schemes that could become a blueprint for the future of our town. Alnwick is a compact, historic town with fine buildings and streets, but it has suffered over the yers from changes made to accommodate modern transport that were often grafted on insensitively with little thought for their cumulative effect. We are determined to change that and to plan a course that keeps the town not only functioning in the modern world, but also evolving with a style and appearance befitting its historic staus and setting that meets the rising expectations of residents and visitors."
23rd May 2008 - The Trust's trading company has many items of equipment including market stalls, van, trailer, PA equipment, that it hires out to local community groups and organisations in Alnwick. Details & pictures are on the 'Room & Equipment Hire' page.
15th May 2008 - The Trust has appointed Kevin Wardle in the post of Finance & Admin Officer. Kevin, who lives in Longhorsley, will take up the duties of the post on Monday 2nd June.
18th March 2008 - The Trust has made a van and trailer available to the Alnwick Lions between 22nd Nov and 31st Dec as transport for Santa Claus. This will enable Santa to resume his visits to the children of the area.
6th March 2008 - The Trust is to commission a statue of Alnwick’s legendary hero, Harry Hotspur, to be placed in a prominent position in the town. Watch out for more information on the 'Current 'Projects' page.
22nd Feb 2008 - The Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages will be taking up residence in The Centre, 27 Fenkle Street in March. The Registrar will occupy two offices on the 1st floor (access by stairs or lift) and will have a reception office on the ground floor. Civil Marriages will be conducted in the ground floor Northumberland Room which the Trust is having refurbished.
22nd Feb 2008 - Vanessa Proudlock, Development Officer for FoNDT (Federation of Northumberland Development Trusts), is now based in The Centre, 27 Fenkle Street. Vanessa can be contacted on 01665 600950.