Do you have any old photos of Ashington that you're willing to share with the community?

A former Ashington colliery worker took a trip down memory lane as he returned to his old school 50 years after leaving as a 15 year-old.

The 2011 Hirst Park Middle School Summer Fair was again a roaring success as the final term of another campaign comes to a close.

Year 8 students in Ashington have been out and about reporting as part of their 'Journalistic Challenge' week at Hirst Park Middle School. Pupils Jay, Daniel and Sophie report from Woodhorn, where they were given an informative and fascinating insight into the famous old colliery.

Pupils in Ashington have ditched their regular timetables as they participate in something a bit different this week.

The gym of Ashington High School was very busy on the 18th of March, but not with students in red PE uniforms playing table tennis - it was filled with pancakes, milkshake, and even a nun!

Comic Relief, or Red Nose Day, was the main focus for all schools on Friday, each having their own way of raising money. But instead of the usual non-uniform day that schools seem to have for every occasion, Ashington High School decided to do something entirely different.

A day out at ALPEC is the first day of the rest of the lives of the pupils fortunate enough to visit. And that's exactly what the Ashington Learning Partnership Enterprise Centre is all about - preparing the next generation for life beyond the school gates.

Pupils from New Delaval Primary School presented WATBus with a cheque for £292.98 towards a new wheelchair accessible minibus.

Deputy Head Andrew Miller said: ''As part of our community education the children decided to help WATBus and organised sponsored circuits on the new assault course and a cake stall. It really was self raising.''

WATBus manager Lynn McIntosh said: ''This is fantastic support from the school. We are all inspired by the childrens ideas, generosity and community spirit. The cheque is the icing on the cake, so a big THANK YOU to everyone at the school, every penny really does count.''

Pictured: Andrew Miller and Lynn McIntosh with fundraisers from New Delaval Primary School, Blyth

Big Lottery Fund and ITV, with the approval of Buckingham Palace, are helping to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

Jubilee People's Millions projects will inspire, involve or improve their local communities. If you've got an idea that could breathe life into your local area and improve the lives of the people who live there, why not apply for a grant of up to £60 000!

Pupils are making their mark on the arts world with video work so professional that their skills are in demand from Northumberland businesses.

The video packages that pupils from Hirst Park Middle School in Ashington produce won an Arts Council arts mark gold award as well as getting them involved with the BBC school report team.

They won the award for their video work and computer animation, and the BBC will now link to the videos they produce. It is also for their commitment to art, music and performing arts.