Shotley Bridge Village Trust

October Open Meeting

September 30, 2012

The next Open Meeting of the Trust will be held on Tuesday 16th October 2012, at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Hall on Snows Green Road.

There will be a discussion about Improving the Village Centre and officers from Durham County Council will be present to hear your suggestions.

Presentations for the Best Front Garden awards will be made and there will be updates on ‘Blooming’ Shotley Bridge, the Dickensian Christmas Spectacular and the Photographic Competition.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm, with refreshments from 7.15pm.

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Silver Award

September 11, 2012

Today, ‘Blooming Shotley Bridge’ were presented with a ‘Silver’ award in the village category of the 2012 Northumbria in Bloom competition.

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Thank you to the organising committee of the Village Trust, all the volunteers, local businesses, councillors and residents who helped make this award possible.

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Photo competition ends this month

September 4, 2012

This is the last month for entering the Trust’s photo competition, with entries closing on 30/9/2012.

This year the theme is “Sports, Games and Outdoor Activities in Shotley Bridge”. Have a look at the competition poster and rules.

Here again are the winning entries from the 2011 competition …

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Wet Fun Day

August 28, 2012

Despite the wet weather on Bank Holiday Monday, many undeterred families enjoyed the free event hosted at The Spa by the Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill and Shotley Bridge Community Partnership.

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The Village Trust had an exhibition about Blooming Shotley Bridge and a tombola that raised £60 for the planting fund.

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Two show houses were officially opened yesterday, on the first phase of the Story Homes residential development at the former Shotley Bridge Hospital site. A small group of houses at the entrance to the estate have been released for sale.