Scott Dickinson MBE

28/05/2026

Absolutely heartbreaking to see that in just one week, 7 children and 2 adults have sadly lost their lives after getting into difficulty while open water swimming. 💔

With the warm weather, the temptation to cool off in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea is completely understandable but please be careful. Open water is often far colder than it looks, even on the hottest days. That sudden cold shock can affect your breathing, muscles and ability to swim within seconds.

Strong currents, hidden depths and exhaustion can catch even confident swimmers out.

Please:
🌊 Never swim alone
🌊 Avoid alcohol before swimming
🌊 Supervise children closely
🌊 Stick to lifeguarded areas where possible
🌊 Think twice before jumping into unknown water

No swim is worth a life. Stay safe and look out for each other this summer. ❤️

28/05/2026

I've never seen so many people talking about the Water Tower 😂 Just snapped a morning photo while thinking about all the uses and grand ideas I've seen floating around. 🤔🤔

27/05/2026

Local opportunity 👇👇

✨ WE’RE HIRING – FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR ✨

The opportunity is now LIVE to join Taste of Northumberland as our Front of House Supervisor 🍴

As we prepare to open our brand-new hospitality destination in Broomhill, we’re looking for a confident, passionate and people-focused individual to help lead our customer experience from day one.

This is more than just another hospitality role.

We’re looking for someone who can:
◆ Lead and motivate front of house teams
◆ Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
◆ Deliver outstanding customer experiences
◆ Support smooth and professional service
◆ Be part of the leadership team behind a brand-new venue

A fresh new destination.
A supportive team.
A genuine opportunity to grow with an ambitious local business.

If you thrive in hospitality, love working with people and want to help create something special right here in Northumberland, we’d love to hear from you.

📲 Click the link to find out more & apply.

👉 https://uk.indeed.com/job/front-house-supervisor-796d2627aced97ca

Please like, share and tag somebody who would be perfect for this role 👇

26/05/2026

‼️Reminder‼️ Kids eat free or just for a £1 in many places this half term. Make the most if you can. 👇👇👇

25/05/2026

Thousands of people descended on Druridge Bay today with many locals having a wonderful time enjoying the weather alongside visitors. Fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves. 😊

Remember to only leave your footprints 👣 behind 🥰

25/05/2026

Roasting in Hexham like everywhere else today. Lovely nibble with an iced latte at the Wentworth Cafe after meeting some colleagues. 😊

25/05/2026

Truly stunning start to the bank holiday Monday when it's 6am and warm enough for shorts and T Shirt!

24/05/2026

Puffin Festival/Market pit stop at Lillys 😊

24/05/2026

🏘️ For too long Northumberland’s housing challenges have been ignored under the current County Council leadership.

When young professionals are forced to move away, older people can’t find suitable homes for later life, communities have more second homes than permanent residents and thousands remain on waiting lists for rented accommodation, something has clearly gone wrong.

The redrawing of the Local Plan and the consultation that comes with it is an opportunity for residents to help shape the future of housing in Northumberland. Think about your own community, the people you know struggling to stay local, older relatives needing suitable housing, or families unable to access affordable rent, and make your voice heard. 🗣️

Government is increasing housing targets, but councils still have the power to shape what is built and where. Northumberland should be using that power properly by:

✅ Setting higher genuinely affordable housing requirements
🏡 Expanding shared ownership schemes to help first-time buyers
🔑 Requiring more rented homes where demand is highest
🏗️ Building council housing at pace to tackle waiting lists and reverse years of inaction
🚫 Restricting second home ownership in communities already overwhelmed by it
♿ Prioritising bungalows and accessible homes for older and disabled residents

Instead of misleading people or simply complaining about targets, the Council should be embracing the opportunity to plan properly for local need, protect our communities and ensure local people can continue living in the places they call home. ❤️

23/05/2026

So pleased to see Northumberland Cheese Company at the Northumberland County Show today 🧀

Picked up a block of my favourite HADSTON cheese and giving the Alnwick one a try too. It’s only right a cheese named Hadston ends up being my favourite! 😂

Last time I found them at a fair, the Hadston had sold out… and today I got the last two blocks, so it’s clearly popular for a reason.

If you ever come across it and you’re a cheese lover, give it a go you won’t be disappointed! 🧀❤️

23/05/2026

🚜✨ The 34th Red Row Vintage Rally is BACK! ✨🚜
This August Bank Holiday weekend at Druridge Bay Country Park

📅 Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2026
There’s something for everyone:

🚜 Steam Engines – Large & Small
🚗 Classic & Modified Cars
🏍️ Motorcycles & Tractors
🚛 Commercial Vehicles
⚙️ Stationary Engines
🛍️ Model, Hobby & Craft Stalls
🔧 Autojumble Stalls
🍔 Food Vendors
🎶 Live Music
🚗 Vehicle Parades
🔥 On-Field Demonstrations
🌟 The only FREE public entry steam & vintage rally in the UK! 🌟

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fantastic day out – you won’t want to miss it!