Police.uk is a new website which gives information about local policing, crime statistics and PACT meetings. If you click on the map you will be able to find out about all the incidents of crime in the area, since December 2010.
Don’t forget on the 15 November, if you want more of a say in local policing, you can help choose your local police and crime commissioner. The website gives information about their role.
The next Open Meeting of the Trust will be held on Tuesday 16th October 2012, at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Hall on Snows Green Road.
There will be a discussion about Improving the Village Centre and officers from Durham County Council will be present to hear your suggestions.
Presentations for the Best Front Garden awards will be made and there will be updates on ‘Blooming’ Shotley Bridge, the Dickensian Christmas Spectacular and the Photographic Competition.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm, with refreshments from 7.15pm.
Despite the wet weather on Bank Holiday Monday, many undeterred families enjoyed the free event hosted at The Spa by the Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill and Shotley Bridge Community Partnership.
The Village Trust had an exhibition about Blooming Shotley Bridge and a tombola that raised £60 for the planting fund.
For a second year, the Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill and Shotley Bridge Community Partnership are hosting a free Fun Day for local families at the Cricket Ground, Shotley Spa, this Bank Holiday Monday, from 1-6pm. This year there is a community games theme, inspired by London2012.
As there is limited car parking on site, please walk to the event or catch the free YMCA bus if you can. It leaves from the Cricketers PH at 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00 & 14.30 and stops at all the bus stops down Durham Road to Shotley Cricket Club returning at 16.00, 16.30, 17.00 & 17.30.
The Village Trust will have an exhibition about Blooming Shotley Bridge and a Tombola stall to raise funds for future planting.
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As the Olympic Torch Relay came through Shotley Bridge last Saturday afternoon, most spectators were unaware of what was happening down by the bridge, from where the first torchbearer set off. Look at the first video on YouTube to see the action.
This second video on YouTube shows crowd scenes on the main road before the torch arrived.
There is third video on YouTube, showing the larger vehicles struggling to get around the junction in the centre of the village and a fourth video from yet a different perspective.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 