Archive for the ‘Event’ Category

People & Places in Shotley Bridge

November 2, 2025

An illustrated talk is being given by Jeff Singleton & Andrew Thompson on 21 November at 7pm in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall. 

The Trust has a collection of old photos showing people and places in the village, from which the presentation has been curated.

Tickets are £5 and proceeds are in aid of the Church Hall and Blooming Shotley Bridge funds.

You can bring your own alcohol but tea, coffee and biscuits are also provided. There will also be a raffle.

AGM & Open Meeting 2025

May 28, 2025

The AGM of the Trust is to be held on Wednesday 11 June at 7.00pm, followed by an Open Meeting at 7.30pm.

Members, guests and residents are all welcome.

Annual Litter Pick 2025

March 24, 2025

Last Saturday morning, eight volunteers from the Village Trust picked up litter from within the conservation area.

Thank you to those who helped make the village litter free today.

Consett Area Neighbourhood Plan

September 26, 2024

At the last meeting of the Shotley Bridge Village Trust a presentation was given about the Consett Area Neighbourhood Plan, which includes the village.

More information about the process/timescale of the Plan and how to make your views known can be found on canf.org.uk or at the next meeting of the Consett Area Neighbourhood Forum, this Sunday.

Swordmakers of Shotley Bridge

September 5, 2024

An illustrated talk is being given by Keith Fisher on 11th October at 7pm in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall.

Keith, a local historian, has fully researched the history of local sword making and has published ‘The Crown and Crossed Swords’ about the German Sword-smiths in Shotley Bridge. [See previous post].

Swords will also be on display.

Tickets [£5] will be available at the meeting and proceeds are in aid of the Church Hall and Blooming Shotley Bridge.