Christmas arrives tomorrow …

November 29, 2013

… in Shotley Bridge. Father Christmas arrives by horse & carriage at 10am accompanied by Colin Briggs, BBC Look North regional newsreader.

See my previous post for the full programme and the offers from the participating businesses.

Colin Briggs

Spectacular programme

November 24, 2013

Less than a week to go to the next Victorian Christmas Spectacular in Shotley Bridge. The programme for Saturday, arranged by the Shotley Bridge Business & Community Partnership, has been sent to print. Here is a preview…

Businesses Programme

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Hanging Basket Awards

November 19, 2013

These awards were to be presented at the last open meeting of the Village Trust on 29th October, but the recipients were unavailable to collect their certificates and vouchers.

They have now all been presented, congratulations.

Residential category winner: Snows Green House. Runners up: Bluebell Cottage & 3 Riverside.

Business category winner: Sale Pepe. Runner up: Moon Jewellery.

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Victorian Christmas

November 12, 2013

The flyers for the Shotley Bridge Victorian Christmas Spectacular, on Saturday 30th November, are now available at  local businesses in the village centre.  They are also being delivered by Village Trust volunteers in the local area.

Flyer front Flyer back

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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