Out & About Magazine (North East) December 2019 Edition 48

Your local interest & advertising magazine | December 2019 | Edition 48 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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Welcome to the December edition of Out & About Magazine, your friendly local interest & advertising magazine.

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Years gone by...

Helmington Row Carnival Day (Year unkown).

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the post office A Rothman’s company car parked up outside o advertising in Helmington Row back in the days when tabacc n Gibson. was big business. Image supplied by Jackso

Sunniside School Dinnerladies. Image supplied by Sandra Spence.

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Spotlight on Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group.

This month we shine the spotlight on Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group, Louise Defty answers our questions.

Hi Louise, tell us a little bit about the Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group.

The group changed its name to Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group in 1995. We are a registered charity run totally by volunteers. We keep subs to an absolute minimum so all children from all walks of life can attend! Being involved in Performing Arts should never depend on how much money families have! I have been a part of the group since my daughter joined about 10 years ago. I began helping with Front of House at shows. I became chairperson and producer four years ago. We rehearse in The Everyman Theatre at The Settlement in Spennymoor twice a week.

The group was primarily set up to meet the needs of the young people of Spennymoor, but over the last 4/5 years we have expanded from about 15/16 children and now have 58 members from across the North East and another 20 on the waiting list! We outgrew The Settlement as a performance venue a couple of years ago and now perform at Spennymoor Town Hall to sell out audiences!

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What sort of age range is the group for and what sort of things do you work towards?

The age range we cover is from 7 to 21. We do a major show every February which is normally a full length musical and then a Showcase before our summer break in July.

Some of our main aims are to help all the children gain confidence, be a part of a team and develop personally through all aspects of performing arts. We have had some children join who wouldn’t even say “Hello” and then manage to sing as part of a small group or even a solo within their first year with us. I produce and direct the shows, but we have a fabulous committee who all give up their time every week and guests who come in and all work together as an amazing team to enable the children to perform to the best of their abilities.

With us being a charity we all fundraise together through the year and try for different grants to enable us to put on our shows, which can be very costly! We have support from a

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What’s been some of the highlights over the years that you have been involved?

The main highlight for us has definitely been this year! We have had an amazing year. We performed Oliver in February 2019 and actually won Best Youth Production for 2019 in the North Region from the National Operatic and Drama Association. It was the first time we’d ever been nominated and we were so proud to have won. It has also been so

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TEL: 07840 256 420 great to see the group expand and go from strength to strength. Our July show sold out for both performances too! We have performed in the Spennymoor Town Show in the bandstand in the park and performed at the Christmas Lights switch on. One of our young ladies Megan Defty last month auditioned and interviewed for the SA performing Arts Academy in Newcastle and was awarded one of ten coveted places for a three year course starting in September 2020. We are all proud of her flying for the flag for SYTG! How can people get involved and what does it cost?

There are many ways people can get involved. We have a waiting list at the moment for new children. We are always glad of any ideas or help with fundraising or any help when it comes to shows either chaperoning or even sewing. People can contact me on lou7925@hotmail.co.uk

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Years gone by...

Alfie Edwards and friends.

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Can A trip to Wembley for the FA Amatuer Cup Final.

Hall? you spot Annie & Jackie Turnbull with Jim & Nellie Image supplied by Edward Turnbull.

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Reuben Shaw showing off his prize winning rabbit. Photo supplied by Susan Gibson.

The plough train cutting through the snow at the rear of Bonds Foundry in Tow Law (Year unkown).

Photo supplied by Alfie Edwards.

The Royal, Tow Law ladies darts team.

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Crook Primary School Nursery Unit We pride ourselves at our nursery on offering children a stimulating environment with enriching learning activities to provide the best start to their educational journey.

We have qualified, experienced and committed staff who provide individualised learning for all children.

If you would like anymore information or would like to visit anytime please don’t hesitate to call in or contact Miss Dickinson on: 01388 762400 option 1 for the nursery Crook Primary School Nursery Unit Croft Avenue Crook DL15 8QG Email: crookprimary@durhamlearning.net

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After A Loved One’s Funeral If you find yourself needing support after the death of a loved one please come and join our monthly informal support group.

It is our way of offering continued care to bereaved families and friends. Our members feel it helps being supported by Hardy’s along with time spent with others that are going through the same emotions as themselves. You are welcome to join us even if we haven’t conducted your loved one’s funeral.

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