Massive thank you

March 7, 2012

The Village Trust has received a thank you letter, on behalf of the Shotley Bridge Business and Community Partnership, for raising funds at the Victorian Christmas Spectacular.

To read the letter form Willow Burn click on the image twice.

Open meeting photos

February 28, 2012

Here is a slideshow of photos taken at the Trust’s last Open Meeting on Thursday 23rd February. Pause each photo if you wish to look in more detail.

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A cheque was presented to Sue Fox from Willow Burn and prizes to the winners of the photo competition. An update on “Blooming” Shotley Bridge was presented  and a report given on local issues by Councillor Stephen Robinson.

Post Office closure

February 23, 2012

The temporary closure of the Shotley Bridge Post Office has been announced, following the resignation of the sub postmaster and the withdrawal of the existing premises at 43 Front Street for post office use.

The business will close on March 7th but the Post Office are looking to restore a service in the village, as soon as possible, if suitable premises can be found.

February newsletter

February 17, 2012

The Trust’s 71st newsletter has been issued, which includes the agenda for the Open Meeting this Thursday 23rd February.  If you would like to read a copy go to Newsletters in the pages list.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Shotley Bridge Junior School, with refreshments available from 7.15pm.  Everyone is welcome.

  1. Introductions and apologies
  2. Chairman’s opening remarks
  3. Presentation of cheque to Willow Burn [Proceeds from the Victorian Christmas Spectacular]
  4. Results of the Photo Competition [Announcing the winners]
  5. “Blooming” Shotley Bridge update
  6. Councillors’ Report
  7. Any other business

Salt bins

February 11, 2012

Did you know that all salt bins now have a reference number.  When they need refilling you just contact HAL [Highways Action Line] at Durham County Council [hal@durhamcounty.gov.uk].

Here is a map showing all salt bin locations [click to enlarge].

If you need to know more about treated roads and footpaths, go to the County Council’s Winter Service in County Durham.