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    • Alice steers way to bike win
      A ‘canny’ guess helped a Bishop Auckland youngster ride off with the top prize in a competition. Alice Parsons correctly identified the exact number of cans in a glass tank to win a brand new BMX bike. The 11-year-old entered the competition at the launch of the Environment Partnership in Millennium Place, Durham. Almost 7,000 people attended the event, which saw partner organisations offering advice and information about their services. Natalie Davies, Durham County Council civic pride officer, said: “The launch day was extremely successful with lots of people coming along to find out more about the partnership. “We received hundreds of entries for the bike competition but Alice was the only one who correctly guessed that there were exactly 2,614 cans in the tank.” The Environment Partnership aims to help and support residents right across the county make their communities greener and cleaner places to be. The launch day also saw activities ranging from free dog microchipping to graffiti removal in the 14 Area Action Partnership locations around the county. The prize presented to Alice was donated by Direct Car Parts, Framwellgate Moor.
    • Youngsters add colour to handbook
      A new handbook for council tenants in Durham city will feature the work of seven budding young artists. Durham City Homes has recruited the help of local youngsters to add some colour to its new tenant’s handbook. Children at schools and Sure Start centres in the city were challenged to come up with a design for the front cover and inside pages of the publication. More than 70 entries were submitted but members of the organisation’s board and tenants’ panel have chosen six winning designs. The winners were Dominic Ross, Harry Dowding and Elizabeth Griffiths, all 11, from Kelloe Primary School; Niall Fingleton, also 11, from Laurel Avenue Primary School; Kristian Ghiotti, 4, from Ushaw Moor Sure Start; and Harley Pallas, 2, and Archie Owens, 1, from Brandon Sure Start, who submitted a joint entry. The youngsters were each awarded a £25 shopping voucher during a special presentation event at Durham Town Hall.
    • A recipe for fun
      Budding Jamie Olivers are being invited to a cookery afternoon at Haswell Sure Start Centre. Professional chefs are paying the centre a visit to teach little ones and their families how to cook good, nutritious meals. Cheryl Convey, family support worker with Durham County Council’s Sure Start, said: “This session is a great opportunity for parents and their carers to learn how to cook healthy meals at home with the help and guidance of a professional chef.” The session takes place on Wednesday, August 4 between 1.30pm and 3.00pm at the centre on Church Street and families from Haswell and South Hetton are invited to take part in an afternoon of experimenting with food and cookery. The chefs are from Expo Chef, a company which helps children learn about the benefits of being healthy.
    • Sun shines on Dirty Big Ride
      It may have been a Dirty Big Ride, but the verdict was it was a shining success and good clean family fun. Hamsterley forest was awash with lycra at the weekend (Sunday June 29), as more than 80 people took to their bikes and made the first ever Durham Dirty Big Ride a big hit. Entries were split between the family 10k ride and the much more testing 28k route. The longer course was specially developed for the more experienced mountain bikers and had some brand new trails that are part of the ‘red route’ – open for the first time for the event. The event was organised by the partnership behind the highly successful Durham Big Ride, which is now in its fourth year. Ride Director, Colin Wilkes was delighted: “The sun shone and the only thing that spoilt the whole day was the England result, later in the afternoon.  It’s the first time Durham Big Ride has been to Hamsterley but it will certainly not be last.  We are already talking to the Forestry Commission about a date for next year.” Durham County Council’s Dave Wafer continues: “It was fantastic to see families enjoying good old fashioned fun in the country and for the more extreme enthusiasts the new red trail stretch proved an instant hit. This really was a great joint effort with help from the Hamsterley Trailblazers, British Cycling and the Forestry Commission. “I am sure this event, just like the Big Ride in September, will go from strength to strength.” Colin Wilkes continues: “We are now all working on making the next Durham Big Ride the best event around by making sure that families and experienced riders have a great day out in September.” The Beast and Durham Big Ride launched at County Hall yesterday (June 29), with Durham’s Chief Constable, John Stoddart, becoming the first entrant to collect his starting number for the 50 mile Beast.
    • New gym helps babies get into shape
      Babies and toddlers can strut their stuff at a new Baby Gym in County Durham. Durham County Council’s Sure Start Children’s Centre in Haswell is starting the new, free group for babies and children up to two-years-old on Monday, August 2. The Baby Gym caters for children who are lying down, crawling or just beginning to walk and develop their skills. All toys provided are appropriate for the age group and include soft rattles, musical toys, baby books and soft play equipment, They aim to encourage hand-eye co-ordination, motor skills and physical development. Family support worker, Yvonne Glass, said:  “The Baby Gym is an excellent, new, stimulating play session for babies and toddlers which encourages lots of floor and physical play to help develop body co-ordination. “Although parents, carers and their children can enjoy our Twinkle Tots sensory group for children up to 18-months-old and our Early Birds fun learning through play group for children aged up to five, we identified a gap in our service which is now filled by Baby Gym.” The group runs every Monday from 9.45am to 11am.
    • National praise for county's scheme to reduce re-offending
      A scheme to reduce the number of young people going into the criminal justice system has won national recognition. Durham County Council’s Pre Reprimand Disposal (PRD) programme was runner up in the Children and Young People category of the Howard League Community Programmes Award 2010. The awards aim to increase public protection by recognising outstanding community programmes that help to reduce the seriousness and frequency of re-offending. PRD has been developed by County Durham Youth Offending Service (CDYOS), which is part of the county council’s Children and Young People’s Services, and Durham Constabulary. It aims to reduce the number of first time entrants to the youth justice system and re-offending levels. Young people who enter the criminal justice system for minor offences risk limiting their prospects of getting a job. The PRD programme, which is voluntary, is offered to young people who commit their first offence to stop them going down the criminal record route.  PRD helps identify issues which may lead to offending and offers support to the young people and their families. Project leader, Gill Eshelby, Head of County Durham Youth Offending Service, said: “It is fantastic to be recognised in a national award.  The success of the PRD is due to the creativity and commitment of partners in County Durham to work together to reduce youth crime.  We have already reduced first time entrants to the system by over 70 per cent.  The PRD is not only preventing offending – it’s preventing re-offending too.” Please see http://www.howardleague.org/community-programmes-conference/ for more information.
    • Where will your choices lead you?
      A new game which gives young people the chance to find out what their future holds will tour Sedgefield this summer.  Check It Out is an interactive game which explores feelings on issues such as bullying, sex, alcohol, healthy eating and relationships. Aimed at 12-year-olds and above, the game has been designed and created by young people from the Sedgefield area who were inspired by the NHS lifecheckers web page www.mylifecheck.co.uk It uses sound, light, film and graphics to look at the choices and decisions they have to make. Durham County Council is supporting this Local Children’s Board project in partnership with County Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trust, Greenfield School Community and Arts College and arts organisation Metro-Boulot-Dodo. The game will be available to play on the following dates: Saturday August 7, Spennymoor Leisure Centre Saturday August 14, Shildon Fun in the Park event Saturday August 21, Chilton Gala Day Saturday August 28 and Sunday August 29, Great Aycliffe Show. The NHS lifecheckers website is aimed at 12 to 15-year-olds and explores the feelings associated with subjects such as bullying and offers practical advice. For more information on the game, contact Greenfield Community and Arts Centre, on 01325 379 048 or email: info@greenfield-arts.co.uk
    • Drumming up Exchange Factor enthusiasm
      Young performers from Peterlee will be drumming up enthusiasm at a celebration of international youth work soon. Afinado, a newly-formed group of young, urban street drummers, will perform at The Exchange Factor to celebrate the United Nations International Youth Day next month. (August 12) Held at The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle on August 12, it aims to help youth workers and young people to find out more about international opportunities and launches the UN International Year of Youth. “The event will give ideas, help and advice about setting up and running international projects and exchanges,” said Lucy Turzynski, Durham County Council’s assistant international officer, and a member of the International Youth Opportunities North East (IYONE) Committee which is organising the celebration with regional partners. “We hope it will encourage young people to get involved in international projects and realise the value of working with similar groups from other countries. “There will be a range of fun and inspiring activities as well as a team of experts on hand to answer questions about international projects and exchanges,” she said. Leon Mexter, chief executive of the Regional Youth Work Unit, said:  “Taking part in an international youth exchange, volunteering abroad or going to visit other parts of the world can be life changing. “International youth work has a tremendous amount to offer young people in our region.  We hope the day will stimulate a whole new group of young people to organise and take part in youth exchanges and volunteering programmes which open up their understanding of the world.” Euro MP Stephen Hughes:  “This event will bring together youth groups and workers from across the North East to share good practice, learn about accessing funding. “It will also encourage and congratulate youth workers for the invaluable support they give in raising the aspirations of young people in the North East of England.” Young people wanting to  take part in the Exchange Factor should register in advance online at www.rywu.org.uk/exchange-factor/ or call Leon Mexter, Regional Youth Work Unit North East on 0191 440 4410.
    • Youngsters go green for holidays
      While many people are jetting off for summer breaks abroad, a group of Chester-le-Street youngsters are about to start their school holidays by clearing up their local community. The volunteers, from the Brockwell Centre at Pelton Fell, are all taking part in a programme of summer environmental activities organised by Durham County Council’s civic pride officers. The young green teams will kick off with a DVD showing – but, far from the latest movie release, they’ll be watching the environmental film ‘open your eyes,’ followed by a quiz and then a litter pick in woods close to Henley Avenue. Civic pride officer Helen Douglas believes the summer programme with a difference, will be very popular:” I am constantly amazed by the enthusiasm of the young people throughout County Durham, in keeping their communities tidy. “I know many young people care passionately about where they live and really enjoy these opportunities to make a difference. “The programme gives them the chance to learn new skills and help improve the appearance of their local community, creating a cleaner and greener county for everyone.” The first activity will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 29 July, 10.00am – 12noon at the Brockwell Centre, Craghead Road in Pelton Fell. The following activities have also been organised for young people at the youth club during August: - Thursday, 5 August – Environmental craft sessions Thursday, 12 August – Gardening activity Thursday, 19 August – Trip to Seaham for beach clean-up with coastal rangers Durham County Council Civic Pride Officers will be leading the sessions with support from neighbourhood wardens, youth workers and young people from the area. The activity programme is part of the ’14 for 14’ scheme run by the council, which promotes environmental activities across the 14 Area Action Partnerships set up by the authority on April 1 2009, to protect grassroots democracy. Anyone interested in taking part in the activity should contact Carl Brough, Youth Coordinator on 0191 389 3399 to register.  
    • Small grants fund boosts local groups
      Twenty local groups ranging from football clubs to village halls in the Newton Aycliffe area have been boosted by a small grants fund. The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) small grants fund has been so successful that it is hoped it can be continued. “This unique fund has helped a wide range of groups, including Acle Scouts to help young people achieve their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, The Friends of Senior Citizens who received New Age Curling equipment and Newton Aycliffe FC Under 18s who provided coaching qualifications for players,” said Brian Riley, for GAMP.. “The fund has focused on trying to help a wide range of groups and has attracted over £50,000 in matched funding from a number of sources, including Durham County Council’s Sports Development Fund and the national charity Street Games. “The success of the fund means it is now exhausted but we hope to run this successful scheme again for 2010-2011,” he said. Angela Crick, of the charity Cloud Nine, which received funding for a food bank, said:  “The funding from GAMP has helped us to plan ahead to help families in Newton Aycliffe who have hit hard times through redundancy, illness or family breakdown. The food bank will supply the most needy people with essentials in a crisis.”   GAMP is one of 14 Area Action Partnerships set up by Durham County Council.
    • Neighbourhood 'knight' saves day for driver
      Neighbourhood warden Jason Collins became a knight of the road when he saw a man struggling to change a flat tyre. Jason, who is Durham County Council’s neighbourhood warden for the Stanley area, was on his beat patrolling in Catchgate when he came across Peter McKenna trying to retrieve something from the boot of his car. “I noticed his distress and that his tyre was flat so I went over to see if I could help,” said Jason. “Mr McKenna was thrilled as he had just had a knee operation,” he said. Jason changed the tyre and thought no more of his good deed until Mr McKenna called into the office to say thank you and then went to the trouble of sending a letter.  “I was clearly unable to do anything myself to rectify the problem,” said Mr McKenna. “Whilst wondering what best action to take, up popped Mr Collins who changed the tyre with such courtesy and efficiency that I couldn’t believe it. “In this day and age, to receive such service was unbelievable,” he said. Belinda Snow, the county council’s neighbourhood warden co-ordinator said: “We introduced a new neighbourhood warden service in the north of the county which aims to improve the quality of life by providing a uniformed presence in residential areas. “They are the ‘eyes and ears’ of your community and are here to help whenever they can,” she said.
    • Have your say on licensing
      Members of the public, businesses and organisations are being invited to have their say on Durham County Council’s statement of licensing policy. Durham County Council is the licensing authority, under the Licensing Act 2003, and is responsible for the preparation, publishing, promotion and regular review, of the policy. The policy affects all activities and premises subject to licensing under the above act within the county, and covers areas including the sale and supply of alcohol in pubs and clubs and the provision of regulated entertainment. It’s part of the council’s duty to carry out a public consultation exercise which is now under way and will last until October 1. The council’s licensing manager, Craig Rudman, said:” The Licensing Act requires us to carry out our responsibilities with the core principles of preventing crime, disorder and nuisance, protecting public safety and protecting children from harm. “As a new unitary this will be the first time we have had the opportunity to make any amendments and we have tried to make sure the changes made, make the policy clear on a range of issues including cheap drinks promotions.” Cabinet member for strategic environment Cllr Bob Young said: “It’s really important that we continue to encourage safe and appropriate levels of drinking in our communities and responsible management throughout our licensed premisis.” Information on this consultation is available in the ’Have Your Say’ section of Durham County Council website, www.durham.gov.uk. Alternatively, the public can request a hard copy of information by contacting Garry Keay, Licensing Team Leader on 01388 816 166 ext. 4679 or email licensing@durham.gov.uk Comments should be made in writing to the email address above or can be sent to Garry Keay, Licensing Team Leader, Durham County Council, Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6JQ.  
    • £1m windfall for Bishop Auckland
      A County Durham town is in line for a boost of at least £1m from the Big Lottery Fund. Communities in the South West of Bishop Auckland are to receive the cash through the new Big Local Trust programme. The money will be awarded over a 10-year period and will be targeted at areas including West Auckland, St Helen Auckland, Tindale Crescent and Woodhouse Close. Residents will be asked to decide how best it should be spent. Cllr Brian Stephens, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “We are extremely pleased at the announcement Bishop Auckland is to be one of the first towns to benefit from this new funding pot. “This is a significant sum of money and I’m sure it will make a big difference to the people of South West Bishop Auckland, where the money will be spent. “We’re looking forward to working with local communities to ensure they are able to get involved in deciding how the funding is spent.” The Big Local Trust is being set up to help people in communities that have traditionally been overlooked by funding bodies in the past. This first phase will see 50 areas across the country receiving money, which will be given out by a new charitable trust set up by the Big Lottery Fund. It is anticipated that the trust will begin distributing the money from October 2011. Durham County Council will be working with local groups and organisations, including the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership, during the coming months to develop an action plan for how the money will be spent.
    • County celebrates 10 Green Flags
      Parks and open spaces in County Durham have been given the Green Flag for excellence. A total of 10 green spaces within the county have received or retained the national accolade this year. The awards recognise high standards of management and upkeep as well as the level of involvement local people in the use and development of a site. Hardwick Park, Sedgefield; Witton Dene nature reserve, Witton Gilbert; and Bowlees Picnic Area, Teesdale; have all gained a Green Flag this year. They are joined by Waskerley Way Railway Path, Moorside Cemetery and Castleside Cemetery, all in Consett. Ropery Lane Cemetery and Riverside Park, both in Chester-le-Street; Blackhill and Consett Park and Annfield Plain Park, meanwhile, have all retained the award from last year. The Green Flag scheme is the national standard for parks and open spaces in Britain. To achieve the award, a site should contribute to the local area and provide facilities that suit the needs of local residents. The community should view the site as a true asset and should be actively involved in its management and development. The Friends of Witton Dene work to enhance the natural woodland area of Witton Gilbert by providing footpaths, bridges, steps and wetland scrapes. Denis Daggett, chairman of the group, said: “The dene requires a great deal of commitment by friends and volunteers to ensure it is well maintained. “The Green Flag status is particularly welcome, not just as recognition of all the hard work we have put in, but also because it is something which will inevitably provide a boost for the community, who can take pride in the fact they have such an asset on their doorstep.” Alan Bowman, who has been head gardener at Riverside Park, for 40 years, said: “We are very pleased to have kept our Green Flag for another year.  “We always try our best to make sure the flowerbeds, lawns and bowling greens look good, and it’s particularly lovely to get compliments from people using the park when you are out working.” Cllr Brian Stephens Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for Neighbourhoods and Local Partnerships, said: “Achieving a Green Flag not only reflects our commitment to maintaining the various sites, but also the involvement of the local community in their development. “Volunteers, ‘friends’ groups and our partner organisations have played an important role in our success in achieving a 10 Green Flags this year. “We are particularly pleased that flags have been awarded not to just traditional parks, but also to a picnic area, railway path and a number of cemeteries, demonstrating the real diversity of open spaces in our county.”
    • Young volunteers clean up
      Young eco champs in Chester-le-Street will kick off the school holidays by helping to tidy up local woodland. Members of the Brockwell Youth Group will be taking part in a series of environmental activities throughout the summer. The first event is a litter pick of woods behind Henley Avenue, Pelton Fell on Thursday, 29 July. The group will be joined by officers from Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens, officers from the authority’s civic pride team and youth workers. The young people will also be taking part in an environmental quiz. Helen Douglas, Durham County Council senior civic pride officer, said: “Our young people are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment and the wider world around them. “This programme of summer activities will give them the opportunity to make a real contribution to their local area.”
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    • Van Parking, 26th July
      Resident on the corner allways parks his works van directly on the corner, within about 5 foot of the junction, no one trying to turn onto the main road from Garden Terrace can see anything coming from the right as they can not see past the van.. The law states that you are not allowed to park opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space
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    • Car Parking, 26th July
      Road constantly blocked by people going to the cricket ground and double parking on a tight corner / narrow street, access for emergency vehicles would be impossible as standard hatchback cars struggle to get through...
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    • Dog fouling, 26th July
      Certain residents letting their dogs out in the morning before going to work or during the day while people are at work, open plan estate so the dog does it business on your front lawn and because the owners are in the house they dont see it so have a great excuse for not cleaning it up or denying knowledge... only certain houses do this, most are good an adhere to the signs on the lamp posts about keeping dogs on leads or getting a £1000 fine.. something needs to be sone about this as it is becoming a daily / weekly occurance... this is an open plan estate and dogs by law should be supervised or kept on a lead...
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    • Dogs on the road, 26th July
      The the three dogs from this property (riding school) are again on the loose at various times of the day. They were all on the road this afternoon. Can something be done before they cause an accident. Thanks.
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    • Dangerous road surface, 26th July
      Holes in the surface are now up to 5 ijnches in depth and cover the majority of the street between lilac laurel and laburnum. also the pavement at the end of lilac road has been damaged on a number of occasions by the road sweeper mounting the kerb and when the markings were laid last year for resurfacing they fell short of the marked areas which have now worsened.
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    • Dangerous potholes, 22nd July
      The whole of lilac and laburnum have again got deep potholes.dangerious when i cross the road I am dissabled
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    • Nuisance Parking, 15th July
      The pavement around the close is constantly blocked by parked vehicles. Today the area is blocked by 2 parked cars one on the pavement blocking all access and the second in the road next to it blocking access to the houses.
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    • Cleveland avenue shildon, 14th July
      Been there for about 2months
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    • Weeds, 14th July
      Weeds getting out of control along footpath between 117 Oakridge Road and 119, have on occasion cleared this myself, but now unable. Starting to get out of control.

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    • Gypsies & Flytipping, 8th July
      Please can council collect all the rubbish piled up by gypsies and remove surplus toilets, also fine them for flytipping along the lane
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    • Drop kerbs and bad parking, 8th July
      Is it possible to install drop kerbs and paint double yellow lines on the only access road to booth walk as there is a silver people carrier from 301 booth walk blocking the footpath. to get from one side to the other you have to walk round it and get caked in mud from the grass when it has been raining and drop kerbs would stop this and help mothers with pushchairs crossing this road and this would show some of the money we have to pay in council tax going to a good cause many thanks.
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    • Large mound of earth , 7th July
      A large mound of earth, which was more than 4ft high has been dumped on land which doesn't belong to the person who put it there. This land forms part of the entrance to a small development which is well maintained by its occupants. The man who put it there lives directly behind where it is sited and it has been there since before 1st June 2010. He has even made a way through from his garden to access it. As it is not his land, and it is definately killing the grass, as well as being an eyesore, this surely cannot be legal. As it is probably council land could you please do something about it? Thankyou.
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    • Public path , 5th July
      Lot of dog mess on path and road. Lots of people walk through there to take children to school,older children use the path to enter and come out of the secondary school, people walk there dogs, go to the shop.
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    • 2 potholes in carriageway, 5th July
      There are 2 potholes in the middle of the road on Malvern Way, close to its junction with Greenfield Way. THey have been there since the winter and are deteriorating.
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    • Concrete footpath crumbling away, 30th June
      The concrete footpath outside No.2 is crumbling away causing a trip hazard.
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    • Raised man hole cover, 29th June
      At the very bottom of red hills bank as you pull onto this road they is a slope then a raised manhole cover i dont usally travel up this road and i have hit my sump and seriously damaged my car it must have bin like this for some time as other cars knew to avoid it.Although it looks like the road has been patched up recently.
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    • Dog fouling at the back of Grosvenor Terrace, 27th June
      Persistent dog fouling on strip of land at back of Grosvenor Terrace where cars are parked. This has been occurring for the past few months.
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    • Space Craft
      A Space Craft Event is being held at Belmont Library on Monday 2nd August 2.30-3.30pm. The event is free. Ticket only available at the library.
    • Durham Crematorium Memorial Services
      Durham Crematorium will be celebrating 50 years of serving the bereaved of the community on Saturday 7th August 2010 at 11.00am, and Sunday 8th August 2010 at 3.00pm.
    • Check it Out
      Play the Game - where will your choices lead you? Join us this summer to experience the interactive Check it Out game. The game will be touring the Sedgefield area throughout the summer and allows young people aged 12 and above to explore their lifestyle choices and decisions. These interactive installations have been designed by 10 groups of young people from across the Sedgefield area inspired by the www.nhs.uk/lifecheckers website. This website is for young people aged 12-15 and explores issues about lifestyle choices and feelings. It is a website that is designed to offer practical help and advice. The production of Check It Out has involved youth workers, health workers and artists working together with young people to listen to their ideas and opinions. These young people have created amazing structures and content for the Check It Out game for you to play. The game is FREE! It may contain sensitive issues and is therefore recommended for young people aged 12 and above.
    • Photographic Exhibition
      Consett Photographic Society is holding a weekend photographic exhibition at Citizens House, Consett. Come and see photographs from local photographers. Vote for your favourite and enter to win a prize!. There will be oppotunities for people to get their portraits taken and speak to members about photography/equipment. Refreshments, tombola and childrens lucky dip will also be available. Free entry. All welcome. 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd August.
    • WoodWorks!
      A countryside event celebrating woodlands: their uses, their creatures and their management Bank Holiday Monday 30 August 12 noon – 4.00pm County Hall grounds, Durham City Free entry Meet Pongo – the world’s only Obobee bird Falconry Woodland creatures Wood carving Percussion Park Face painting Tree people Dog micro-chipping Horse logging A day in the life of a Countryside Ranger (chainsaw and machinery demonstrations, our tools, dry-stone walling) The DLI Museum’s Military Vehicle Rally is on at the same time, only two minutes walk away. Why not visit us both? For more information call the Countryside Service on 0191 383 4144 or email countryside@durham.gov.uk
    • A Midsummer Night's Dream at Hardwick Park
      Thursday 5 August at 7.00pm Frolicking fairies, raucous workmen, young lovers and magical verse combine to create what promises to be one of the mose beautiful and encahnting evenings of the summer. A wonderful night of theatre under the stars for family and friends in one of Durham's most beautiful settings - Hardwick Park. Brought to you by Chapterhouse Theatre Company We would love children of all ages to come along dressed as woodland fairies and elves to help make this an especially magical evening! There will be prizes for the best adult and child fairy costume Tickets and information from Hardwick Park Visitor Centre, Sedgefield. TS21 2DN Tel 01740 621 505 or email hardwickpark@durham.gov.uk Grounds open for picnics from 5.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low backed seating Hardwick Park is a Durham County Council venue www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark
    • Summer Craft - Space Diorama
      A children's craft session to make a Space Diorama.
    • Children's Event - Charlie the Magician
      Charlie the Magician will be visiting the library on 10th August to perfrom his Space Magic show. Ages 3+
    • Summer Craft - Make a Rocket
      A children's craft session to make a rocket. Age 7+
    • Summer Craft - Make a Flying Saucer
      A children's craft to make a flying saucer. Ages 4+
    • Summer Craft - Make a Star
      A children's craft session to make a star. Ages 4+
    • Summer Activity - Space Poetry Jam Competition
      A poetry competition for children. The theme is "Space". Entry forms are available from Newton Aycliffe library. There will be prizes for the best poems in 2 age groups: 5 - 10 and 11 - 15
    • Orbiting Objects
      Come along to the Library and have some fun. Make your own planet with an orbiting Spaceman and Alien! Please contact the library as places are limited Suitable for children 8 years and over
    • Aliens
      Come along to the library and have some fun. Make your own scary or friendly Alien. Please contact the library as places are limited. Suitable for children 8 years and over
    • SNODS EDGE ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
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