Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Keeping … safe

March 15, 2012

If you need to contact your local neighbourhood police officers you have a number of options shown in this poster.

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Alternatively go to the local PACT meetings, which are held in the Blackhill Baptist Church Hall on the first Thursday of each month, as part of the Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill and Shotley Bridge Community Partnership meetings.

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Massive thank you

March 7, 2012

The Village Trust has received a thank you letter, on behalf of the Shotley Bridge Business and Community Partnership, for raising funds at the Victorian Christmas Spectacular.

To read the letter form Willow Burn click on the image twice.

Open meeting photos

February 28, 2012

Here is a slideshow of photos taken at the Trust’s last Open Meeting on Thursday 23rd February. Pause each photo if you wish to look in more detail.

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A cheque was presented to Sue Fox from Willow Burn and prizes to the winners of the photo competition. An update on “Blooming” Shotley Bridge was presented  and a report given on local issues by Councillor Stephen Robinson.

February newsletter

February 17, 2012

The Trust’s 71st newsletter has been issued, which includes the agenda for the Open Meeting this Thursday 23rd February.  If you would like to read a copy go to Newsletters in the pages list.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Shotley Bridge Junior School, with refreshments available from 7.15pm.  Everyone is welcome.

  1. Introductions and apologies
  2. Chairman’s opening remarks
  3. Presentation of cheque to Willow Burn [Proceeds from the Victorian Christmas Spectacular]
  4. Results of the Photo Competition [Announcing the winners]
  5. “Blooming” Shotley Bridge update
  6. Councillors’ Report
  7. Any other business

Green dog walkers

February 5, 2012

The Green Dog Walkers scheme, run by Durham County Council, has operated since May last year.   It is aimed at ensuring that all dog walkers clean up after their pets.

The scheme, which is funded by the Derwent Valley Area Action Partnership, is free to join and the County’s Civic Pride Team is calling on more dog owners to join and help keep public places clean and pleasant for everyone.

Members of the scheme wear armbands and carry extra dog waste bags for others to use.

For more information about how to get involved visit the County Council’s website.