News

  • Bring Your Community Together with a Techy Tea Party

    Posted 4th Dec 2024

    As part of the Rural Digital Inclusion project, CAN and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) are partnering with village halls across Northumberland to host Techy Tea Parties—fun, informal events that combine technology support with a friendly cuppa and chat. — Read more.

  • Climate Action Rural North East programme launched at AGM

    Posted 22nd Nov 2024

    Rural communities across Northumberland and Durham are set to benefit from a pioneering new initiative to reduce energy costs and combat climate change. The Climate Action in Rural North East (CAIRN) project, launched at CAN’s 2025 AGM on 18th November, offers tailored support to help small communities take control of their energy usage and create a greener future. — Read more.

  • CAN AGM

    Posted 7th Oct 2024

    Monday 18 November 9:30am - 12pm Longhoughton Community & Sports Centre Park Road, Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3JH — Read more.

  • Save the date for Village Halls Week 2025

    Posted 5th Nov 2024

    #VillageHallsWeek returns in 2025 to celebrate, encourage and support the efforts of volunteers who keep these important rural community buildings open. — Read more.

  • Briefing Event: Hallmark Village Hall Quality Standard Scheme

    Posted 31st Oct 2024

    Briefing Event: Hallmark Village Hall Quality Standard Scheme Thursday 5th December, 10am-12noon Stocksfield Community Centre, Stocksfield NE43 7HL (free parking at the train station) Refreshments provided — Read more.