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Blyth Resource & Initiative Centre (BRIC) is providing FREE Basic IT courses in Seaton Valley thanks to funding received from the Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Community Foundation (Seaton Valley Fairshares).

The courses begin on Monday 12th September and will cover everything from how to use the mouse and keyboard to surfing the net safely.

Seaton Sluice Community Centre- Monday 12th September 10am - 12pm
New Hartley Community Centre- Monday 12th September 1pm - 3pm
Seghill Community Centre- Monday 12th September 10am - 12pm
Seaton Delaval & Holywell Community Centre- Monday 12th September 1pm - 3pm

To book for your free place or for more information contact Rachael Logue on 01670 353817.

View Blyth Resource & Initiative Centre September course list

Isn't it strange how despite what appear to be massive breaches of security, the illegal tapping of phones, the involvement of police in cash payments for information and whatever else, there is still a tacit acceptance of this being a high-level problem and somewhat remote from the ordinary people like us.

I can quite imagine if the papers involved had been the Morning Star or any other left-wing publication there would be a holy outcry for hangings and the disgrace and abuse of the media.

Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell writes for the Blyth & Cramlington Extra

The current debate on care for the elderly is one that isn't going to end soon and nor should it.

The reality is that as our society grows older we will continue to face a growing situation where caring for the elderly becomes a higher and higher priority and some would say drain on our resources. Personally I don't call this need a drain; instead, I see it as a testimony to the success better standards of living and health care has been having.

Quentin took this footage of crowds at Seaton Delaval Hall for the filming of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.

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Joan Walker had a great day out at the Antiques Roadshow at Seaton Delaval Hall last week and sent us this picture.

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Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell writes for the Blyth & Cramlington Extra

I am just getting over the shock that has caused me to question the common sense or lack of it that emanates from those hallowed corridors of County Hall.

Yes I know I would criticise them but really the latest one has to be challenged and I sincerely hope that through the various channels it is challenged.

However I would hope that the tale I got from a disgruntled constituent also hits you the same way it hit me and when you consider the overall situation you, like me say enough is enough!

Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell's weekly column in the Blyth & Cramlington Extra

I may be wrong but at times I wonder what our Government's foreign policy means and why we always seem to get embroiled in so-called 'actions' abroad such as we are currently involved with Libya.

Now I am not going to try and stick up for Gaddafi as he has suppressed political freedom over the years until he has created a mountain of opposition to his rule.

Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell's weekly column in the Blyth & Cramlington Extra

Just when you think things couldn't get any worse they do! If you are one of the millions of people in this country who are enjoying a longer life span thanks to better diets (arguably) and definitely better medical care you will have had a shock at the goings-on at Southern Cross.

31,000 residents of their residential homes now face being turfed out of their homes. What is it about older people and the Tories that they cannot see the underlying greed motive in everything they do?

Dark clouds loom over the hall in this view added to our Northumberland Communities Flickr group by Olive Taylor.

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Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell's weekly column in the Blyth & Cramlington Extra

Housing: now there's a word which used to be part of what I considered to be an essential in anyone's life - good-quality housing.

Linked with good education, an excellent health service and access to decent employment opportunities, these are my four prerequisites for a decent society we could all be proud of.