Today this blog site reached a milestone of over 50,000 page views, since it was started 4 years ago.
This may mean that you will start seeing few more adverts, but I hope this does not spoil your enjoyment of reading about the activities of the village trust.
96 people are now following the site and being automatically notified of new blogs, so we may reach 100 before our fourth birthday on November 15th – please ask your friends to sign up!
At the meeting on Tuesday evening an update was given on Blooming Shotley Bridge and the decision was taken to enter the competition again next year and to strive for a gold award.
A report was also given on the results of the public consultation carried out by Durham County Council on 10th September, about their five proposed schemes for the S106 funding to improve the village centre. Here is the report if you would like to read it.
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An open meeting of the Village Trust is to be held this Tuesday, 29th October 2013 at 7.30pm. The venue will be Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church Hall on Snows Green Road.
Refreshments will be served before the meeting at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
Introductions and apologies
Improving the Village Centre – update
Northumbria in Bloom update and presentation of ‘Best Hanging Basket’ awards
Victorian Christmas Spectacular
Councillors’ Report
Any other business
This week your Safer Neighbourhoods Unit are promoting vehicle awareness. 42% of thefts from vehicles over the last 90 days in the Consett area could have been prevented by simply locking vehicles and ensuring ALL items of value were removed from sight.
On a first come first served basis you can visit Consett Police Office or Stanley Police Officeand pick up a FREE vehicle security pack (as pictured). Their front counter is open from 10am-5pm Monday-Friday, but supplies are limited.
Click on the link for more information about the Benfieldside Neighbourhood Policing Team at Durham Constabulary.
Today the Village Trust was awarded a Silver Gilt Medal certificate at the Northumbria in Bloom awards ceremony, held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Thank you to all the volunteers, residents, businesses and the junior school who helped us achieve this award.
The photos show John Grundy presenting the certificate to members of the Trust.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 