Young folk band Alnwicky back to serve up festive treats

Alnwicky on the Treehouse, Alnwick Garden, in the summer.

Alnwicky, whose members are either current or former pupils of Duchess's Community High School, are playing at a variety of venues, including The Alnwick Garden's Treehouse Restaurant on Tuesday (December 18).

The band has not performed together since September after a busy summer schedule of gigs, with one at the Treehouse, due to some members being away at university. But they are back for the Christmas break and raring to go again.

Highlights of the tour include a New Year's Eve party at the Northumberland Arms at Felton and a ceilidh at Branxton Village Hall on January 6. They will also be busking around Northumberland and Newcastle in the build-up to Christmas.

The schedule of gigs is:Sunday, December 17 - busking at Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, from 10amMonday, December 18 - concert in the Treehouse Restaurant, The Alnwick Garden, from 6.30pmWednesday, December 20 - busking at Heighley Gate Garden Centre, from 10amFriday, December 22 - busking in Newcastle city centre, from 10amSaturday, December 23 - busking at The Alnwick Garden, from 10amSunday, December 31 - New Year's Eve celebration at the Northumberland Arms, Felton, from 9.30pmSaturday, January 6 - ceilidh at Branxton Village Hall, from 7.30pm

A limited number of Alnwicky's 11-track CD called On The Border Run is still available for a suggested donation of Â£8 each. They are available at the gigs or via the band at email [email protected]

More information from https://www.facebook.com/Alnwicky/