Shotley Bridge Village Trust

Village centre consultation

August 18, 2013

Following discussions at the last three Village Trust Open Meetings, Durham County Council are holding a wider Consultation Event on Tuesday 10^th September 2013 at the King’s Head Social Club between 3 and 7pm.

This ‘Drop In’ event is in relation to the Section 106 funding which has been allocated for urban realm improvements in the village centre following the redevelopment of the former Shotley Bridge Hospital site.

Designs of 5 proposed environmental improvement schemes will be on display, chosen by the Council from a list of 17 identified by the Trust. Jackie Donnelly and Dawn Reed from the Economic Development Team will be in attendance at the event on behalf of Durham County Council.

Should you require any additional information, please contact Dawn on 03000 261 073 or e-mail dawn.reed@durham.gov.uk

The schemes will also be on display in the Village Trust gazebo at the Shotley Spa Fun Day on bank holiday Monday.

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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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Blooming Baskets

July 21, 2013

Instead of ‘Best Front Garden’ Awards, the Trust decided to have “Best Hanging Basket’ Awards this year, with separate categories for businesses and residents.

The Northumbria in Bloom judges agreed to judge the baskets and the awards will be presented at the next Open Meeting of the Village Trust in October.

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Shotley Bridge in Bloom

July 18, 2013

Today, judges walked around the conservation area to score our entry in the 2013 Northumbria in Bloom competition. 80% of the total marks will be awarded following their visit [20% were awarded at their spring visit].

Scores are given in three sections with five categories in each:

Horticultural Achievement – 40% [impact, horticultural practice, residential and community gardening, business areas and premises, green spaces];

Environmental Responsibility – 20% [conservation and biodiversity, resource management,local heritage, local environmental quality, pride of place];

Community Participation – 20% [development and continuity, communication and education, community participation, year round involvement, funding and support].

The points awarded and the level of award will not be known until the presentation event in September. Hopefully we will achieve a ‘Silver Gilt’ this year.

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Men in Black

July 10, 2013

Two volunteers spent yesterday evening painting the heritage board and seats in the ‘Triangle’ in readiness for the Northumbria in Bloom judging next week.

The recent warm and sunny weather is helping the hanging baskets, tubs and barrier baskets to come into full bloom.