Summer bedding

June 11, 2011

Today the summer bedding arrived for planting up the Trust’s 50 tubs in the Conservation Area.

Volunteers removed the winter bedding, then replanted the tubs with Geraniums, Begonias, Bidens and Lobelias. Each tub is to be badged with the Trust’s new logo.  The daffodils are to be replanted in the Junior School grounds.

The Trust has spent over £400 to brighten up the village as part of the RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” initiative.  Hopefully the flowers will be in full colour when the Britain in Bloom judges come in July/August.

Thank you to the volunteers, Beveridges Nursery and to Councillor Barnett & The Snod’s Quest Club who helped provide funding.

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AGM & Open Meeting 2011

June 8, 2011

The Village Trust’s next Open Meeting will follow the AGM on Tuesday 28th June in the Shotley Bridge Junior School Hall, on Snows Green Road. The AGM starts at 7pm, refreshments will be served at 7.30pm with the Open Meeting at 7.45pm.  [Disabled access is available through the kitchen.]

All members, guests, and any other local residents who would like to find out about the Village Trust or simply join in the discussion are welcome at the Open Meeting.  A newsletter is being prepared for members, which will include agenda details.

The Trust is looking for a new Treasurer, as Margaret Nesbitt is not putting herself forward for re-election this year.

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New footpath at ‘The Cut’

June 6, 2011

In March 2010 I reported on a meeting with the Trust and an officer from Durham County Council who was invited to look at the problem of water flowing down the footpath ‘the Cut’ from Briary Gardens to The Terrace.

Work has just been carried out to drain the spring water away from the path and the surface of the path has been stoned and re-dressed.

It has been suggested that the embankments be planted with Bluebells, Primroses and wild flowers.

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Willow Burn – Gifts in Wills

June 1, 2011

July is Willow Burn’s “Make a Will Month”, when five local solicitors have agreed to write a straightforward will and waive their usual charge in return for a donation to Willowburn.  Suggested donation amounts are £70 for a single Will and £95 for a joint Will.

This is a great opportunity for you to review your existing Will and make sure your affairs are in order, while supporting your local hospice with a donation to Willow Burn, rather than paying a fee to the solicitor!

Further information about Gifts in Wills can be found on the Willow Burn website.

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Open Day at church hall

May 13, 2011

The completion of the extension work and fitting out of new rooms at Saint Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Church Bank is being marked by an Open Day, this Saturday, 14th May from 10a.m. – 3p.m.

Find out more on the Parish’s blog.

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