However, County Hall bosses have reassured the sector that a funding package of £1.3m will still be available next year. Budget proposals recommend more money for charities directly supporting those people worst affected by the recession.

These will include services such as credit unions and the Citizens' Advice Bureau.

Kate Rogers, from Newton, near Corbridge, took on the coast to coast route after finding out her gymnastics club needed money for new equipment.

Her little legs lasted the distance and she did the 100 miles in two and a half days and two overnight stops at Gilsland and at home in Newton.

Corbridge youth initiative has got permission to build a new centre on the Corbridge Middle School site after its current home became run down after many years of use.

Not only is it 30-40 years old but, earlier this year, it suffered a rat infestation which temporarily forced the group to meet elsewhere.

Newly-opened state-of-the- art training facilities at Wentworth Leisure in Hexham have enabled club officials to accommodate the ever-growing demand for new memberships, with numbers rising to more than 200 during 2009.

One Life athletes have also been enjoying remarkable success on a regional, national as well as international level, with four senior members being crowned national champions in their respective age groups.

The Reds were leading 3-2 at half-time with Walsh, Taylor and Moulden their scorers and Callum Outterside and James Hollingsworth countering for Corbridge.

In the second half Corbridge stepped up a gear with Oliver Hancock and Reuben Oliver getting on the score-sheet, plus Outterside and hat-trick hero Hollingsworth adding to their tally.

Fortunately for Corbridge, further responses from the Reds' Walsh and Moulden weren't enough for Forest Hall to get anything from the game.

Members of Tynedale FM want to expand the currently closed district radio station and are looking into many possibilities to promote the area, including an arts magazine.

They have even discussed cutting-edge technology to keep locals engaged with what is going on in their part of Northumberland, including getting the radio through the mobile and having podcasts for people to download.

Musical Minis, which aims to introduce young children to music and percussion in a fun and relaxed environment, is for children aged from 6 months to four years.

The classes will take place in the Methodist Church hall every Friday at 2pm, starting on Friday 11th September. There is more information at www.musicalminis.co.uk .

Tynedale FM has a new month-long licence from telecoms watchdog Ofcom, and the station hopes it might lead to a permanent licence sometime in the future.

The radio station was given a month-long restricted service licence to test the water back in December, which went successfully and uncovered some talented presenters.

A selection of wines from Chile and Argentina's finest winemakers and nibbles will be included in the price of £8.

The event, promoted by the Newton and Bywell Social Group in association with Dennhofer Wines, takes place At the Newton and Bywell Community Hall at 7.15pm for 7.30pm on Thursday July 9.

Tickets are available from Heinz on 01661 844622 or Adrian on 01661 843896.

Northumberland Care Trust, in partnership with Age Concern, is looking for volunteers to become "senior health mentors" to other older people in their community.

Ann Kirkup, project co-ordinator for the health mentor scheme in Northumberland, with Jean Sanders in Newbiggin, who has volunteered as a senior peer mentor.

The volunteers will be trained to help, support and encourage those they are mentoring on the benefits of healthy eating and exercise, as well as offering social interaction.

Another weekend, another adventure. Tynedale Rugby Club is becoming a bit like Wembley with events stacking up on its pitches to rival the national stadium's cup finals and AC/DC concerts.

Richard Dixon, beer manager, at last year's Tynedale Beer Festival

Last weekend it hosted a Living History pageant noisily demonstrating how Roman soldiers battled their way across Northumberland, while on May 25 26,000 visitors enjoyed the sunshine at the Northumberland County Show, which featured every outdoor activity from daredevil quad biking to heavy horses called William, Thomas, Clyde and George.

Hexham-based Mercy Trucks is looking for helpers at the 30th Annual Steam and Vintage Rally, in Corbridge.

Volunteers would help staff a stand, which aims at spreading awareness of the charity, and act as Stewards in the Car Park. The rally takes place on June 6 and June 7. Anyone interested should email mcafferkey@btinternet.com

Corbridge Youth Club have been meeting at several different locations in the town since a rat infestation and drainage problems rendered their hut at Corbridge Middle School unusable.

Now the group, which has more than 80 members aged between 13 and 19, has secured planning permission on the same site for a new building.

Tyne Valley Cycling Club has been awarded cash from the Lottery's Awards for All scheme for six new bikes, which are loaned to members. The club has doubled in size over the past year.

And the three new mountain bikes and three road bikes are expected to help attract more members.

The event, which takes place at Tynedale Rugby Club in Corbridge on May 25, is to host the Tunnel of Legs bid, in which dogs will attempt to run through 1,000 lined up pairs of legs.

The bid is being made by the North Northumberland Dog Training Club. Jacquie Hall, a founding member of the club, made the Guinness Book of Records five years ago after inventing the feat.