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Methodist Churches

March 18, 2014

On 27 April 2014 the Shotley Bridge Methodist Church will hold its final service.

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Four churches in the Blackhill and Shotley Bridge area are planning to come together as a single church (Trinity Community Church, Blackhill) with the intention of refurbishing the existing building or rebuilding the current St. Andrew’s Church on Durham Road. The North West Durham Circuit of the Methodist Church has agreed to allow the proceeds from that sale to be used as part of the cost of the new church.

The property is already in the hands of an agent who has valued it and there has been some expression of interest. Have a look at the Shotley Bridge Methodist Church Sale Particulars.

There have been services held there for almost 120 years. If you are interested, here is a brief history of the Methodist Church and Methodism in Shotley Bridge, which was written by a member of the Village Trust in 2004.

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Christmas event success

December 1, 2013

Yesterday, on a fine crisp day, many local residents and others from further afield turned out to enjoy activities and shopping in the village centre, whilst raising money in support of Willow Burn and Blooming Shotley Bridge. Colin Briggs, Look North regional newsreader, arrived with Father Christmas to announce the start of the event and enjoyed chatting to local residents during the morning.

Norman Hogg, a committee member of the Village Trust did an excellent job of Town Crier, keeping everyone informed of the programme.

We are especially grateful to the North East Carriage Company who for the fifth consecutive year has  provided the well presented and popular horse and carriage rides, in support of our local charities. Not only do the horses look spectacular but they also help to slow the traffic down.

The day ended with carol singing around the tree to the sound of Consett Brass, which was lit by Father Christmas with an encore of fireworks in the sky. Thank you to local councillors Stephen Robinson and Peter Oliver who continue the tradition of providing the tree and to Scott of Reaction Fireworks who provided the finale.

Thanks also to all the participating businesses, entertainers, school choirs, volunteer stewards from Shotley Bridge Village Trust and the support of the local policing team.

If you have any different photos please email them to me at sbvt@singleton14.eclipse.co.uk for inclusion in our photo gallery.

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Memorial Service

November 10, 2013

There was a good turnout at the service this afternoon at the Memorial Cottages.

A new memorial stone, dedicated to the 31 local men who lost their lives in the Second World War, was unveiled during the ceremony.

A report, photos and a video of the event can be seen on The Works website.

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Memorial Cottages

November 10, 2013

This Sunday afternoon at 3pm there will be a Memorial Service to remember those villagers who lost their lives fighting for their country.  The Shotley Bridge War Memorial Cottages Trust will be unveiling a new plaque in commemoration of those servicemen who died during the Second World War.

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For further information visit ….

The Northern Echo

Shotley Bridge War memorial Cottages

UK National Inventory of War Memorials

 

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Family Fun Day

August 15, 2013

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A FREE family fun day is being held on Monday 26th August 2013 between 1pm and 6pm at Shotley Bridge Cricket Club.

Organised by the Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill & Shotley Bridge Community Partnership activities will include:

  • Zorbing
  • Bouncy castle
  • Bungee jumps
  • Slides
  • Rodeo bull riding
  • Exhibitions & stalls
  • Live music

As there will be limited car parking at the cricket club, a free YMCA bus will be available (every 30 minutes) from The Cricketers to the fun day from 12.30pm onwards.

Community groups and organisations will  be taking part in the fun day including the Scouts, Consett Rugby Club, Boxing Club and Newcastle Falcons.

Shotley Bridge Village Trust will have an exhibition celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, some historic photos and details of proposed village centre improvement schemes.  There will also be a Tombola to raise funds for Blooming Shotley Bridge.

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