Out & About Magazine (North East) February 2020 Edition 50

Your local interest & advertising magazine | February 2020 | Edition 50 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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Inside this Month: Years gone by • Spotlight on Slimming World • The Battle of Neville’s Cross

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

Take a look at page 17 if you are a football fan, Tow Law Town AFC are hosting an evening with Newcastle & England legend Peter Beardsley on Saturday 14th March. Lastly on page 19 we have Ritchie Coatsworth Photography for those planning a wedding or if you’re looking to capture that special family portrait.

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BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE TODAY THE DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH EDITION IS TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY AT 4PM. No design fees if you don’t have your own artwork • Discounts on 3 month bookings • No VAT • Debit & credit cards can be taken in person at Ritchie Coatsworth Photography or over the telephone.

Please note: Payment is due at the time of booking.

Call us on 01388 417 337 or 07963 635 568 or email us at studio@rcphoto.co.uk DISCLAIMER - Whilst we take every care to ensure accuracy in this magazine, we regret that we cannot accept responsibility for any incorrect information. All adverts are accepted in good faith as to their accuracy.

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At Che Restaurant we like to change our menu with the seasons & surprise you with our unique flavourfull creations. All of our dishes and sauces are made in our kitchen from fresh ingredients.

01388 20 50 50 or 07394 63 55 41 info@cherestaurant.co.uk

Check our Facebook page or Instagram for information on our upcoming themed evenings. www.cherestaurant.co.uk

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Years gone by...

Ivy & Ted Suddes behind the bar at the Elite Hall Image supplied by Ann Stoker.

in Crook.

The renowned Dave Calcutt stands outside his shop in Willington. Hope you are enjoying retirement!

Brancepeth Colliery Brass Band Youth in 1952. In the front row with the Trombone is George Richardson, Ron Stobart Cornet, Austin Swords Tenor Horn and Gordon Williams my brother on the end with the Baritone, the young boy in the front with the Cornet is Alan Moore. Image supplied by Dave Williams.

We URGENTLY need your old photos!!

We are running low on old photos of places & people from years gone by and would love to keep the feature going. Can you help? Email any old photos to: ads@outandaboutmagazinenortheast.co.uk or drop into Ritchie Coatsworth Photography, 80 Hope Street Crook.

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Special Thanks THE WEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT THEY HAVE GIVEN US OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE EVENTS HAVE BEEN WELL ATTENDED AND ALSO THE BUS TRIPS FOR WHICH WE ARE VERY PLEASED ABOUT AND IT SHOWS THAT WHAT WE ARE PROVIDING TO THE COMMUNITIES IS WHAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS AND NEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN ANY WAY THEY CAN, SO WE CAN CARRY ON PROVIDING FOR THE COMMUNITIES. WE HOLD A MONTHLY MEETING ON THE 1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, IN STANLEY WAY COMMUNITY HUB, BILLY ROW, CROOK AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND, NEW IDEAS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. THE MEETING STARTS AT 12.45PM TILL 2.45PM TRANSPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GROUP AND WHAT WE DO WE HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE WHICH IS WEARVALLEYCOMMUNITYACTIONGROUP. WE ADVERTISE EVENTS, TRIPS ETC IN THIS MAGAZINE, PLEASE KEEP READING IN THE COMING MONTH. THANK YOU

Our 2020 brochure offers a wide range of luxury coach holidays to popular destinations, staying in hand picked hotels at great prices.

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EXhibitors include: Photographers, wedding cakes, cars, bridalwear, disco, hair & makeup, stationery, musicians plus much more.

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We are a patchwork and quilting shop that houses hundreds of bolts of beautiful quilting fabrics. We also hold classes and workshops for beginners and improvers.

Open 6 days a week. Plenty of FREE parking and all on the flat. Wheelchair accessible.

Call in and see us, have a cuppa, chat and be inspired. Everyone is welcome.

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Spotlight on The Wear Valley Slimming World Group.

This month we shine the spotlight on The Wear Valley Slimming World Group, Consultant Christine Rumbold answers our questions.

Hi Christine, tell us a little bit about the Slimming World Groups you are involved with.

I have the privilege of being a Slimming World Consultant for Crook Tuesday 5pm & 7pm groups along with my colleague Angie Dinsdale who runs Crook Tuesday 8:30am & 10:30am. I became a member 5 years ago at Barbara Turnbull’s Thursday Wolsingham group, it changed my husbands and my life after jointly losing over 6 stone. I felt my future had been re-written, I had energy, renewed confidence and reduced back

them away to a happier, healthier, forever future.

Along with their consultant, other group members will support, motivate and inspire them as well as sharing lots of fabulous menu ideas and recipes.

Is it open to all ages and both men and women and how much is it?

Everyone is welcome to our groups we work with the acknowledgment of doctors and midwives to support any member to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Anyone is welcome to listen to our new member talk and experience our group image therapy before committing to joining. Weekly fees are £4.95 (£4.65 over 60), joining cost can vary according to the current offers at present it is £5 but there are free membership vouchers at times in magazines.

Tell us a little about your proudest moments?

I am so privileged like every consultant ! Every week we feel so much pride whether it is a member delighted with their weight loss or taking part in an activity they never dreamed they could.

There are too many proud moments but two of our members in the Weardale district have achieved success this year in very different ways and are both happy to share their stories.

pain. I knew that I wanted to help other people to improve their futures, so I became a consultant in 2018 and love every minute.

What sort of help and advice can your groups offer people?

We know how painful it is to feel burdened by excess weight. We also understand the misery of going hungry, being deprived of your favourite food or forced to eat separate from the family. We introduce them to a healthy eating plan they will love without ever going hungry, one suitable for the whole family. A support system that’ll blow 12

Kathryn Coatsworth from Tow Low, was delighted to discover a new baby on the way but learning from past experience she was determined this time to take control of her weight gain. So she kept going to the Wolsingham group every single week, following Slimming World’s unique pregnancy plan in conjunction with her midwife. This is Kathryn’s story: “In March 2019 I joined the group and was determined to get to my dream weight.

However a couple of weeks later I found out I was expecting my 3rd baby. I decided that I wanted to continue with Slimming World and follow their pregnancy plan as it encouraged healthy eating and I also wanted to minimise the amount of weight I gained during my

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pregnancy.

Although it wasn’t always easy I’m so pleased that I continued with my Slimming World journey as all the weight that I had gained in 40 weeks of pregnancy I lost at my first weigh in shortly after giving birth to our beautiful daughter Ivy-Rose. Stepping on those scales and seeing how much weight I had lost made continuing my journey so worthwhile and I’m now looking forward to getting to target in 2020”.

and feeling so much happier, healthier and thankful for my Slimming World family. On the 4th January 2020 I ran my first ever park run at Hardwick Park. Hoping that this’ll become regular body magic.”

Amanda did get her job and has done another park run. Following a healthy lifestyle of a nutritionally balanced eating plan and regular exercise can give everyone a healthier, happier more active future. Give yourself and your family the best possible future!

Contact Details Christine Rumbold: 07494 253 429 Crook Tuesday 5pm & 7pm Angie Dingsdale: 07713 859 151 Crook Tuesday 8:30am & 10:30am Barbara Turnbull: 07931 790 758 Wolsingham Thursday 9.30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Willington Wednesday 6pm Willington Saturday 8:30am & 10:30am

It’s not just the weight loss, but also the life you gain with renewed confidence and mental well being. Amanda Taylor joined Crook group in October 2018, this is what she posted a year later….

“The photo on the left came up on my time hope this morning, it was taken 3 weeks before joining Slimming World last year, I remember feeling so miserable. The one on the right was last week, 2 stone 11lbs lighter

Tuesday

Crook Masonic Hall 8:30am & 10:30am Tel: Angie 07713 859 151 5pm & 7pm Tel: Christine 07494 253 429

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Willington Community Centre 6pm Tel: Barbara 07931 790 758

Thursday

Wolsingham Methodist Church 9:30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Barbara 07931 790 758

Saturday

Willington Community Centre 8:30am & 10:30am Tel: Barbara 07931 790 758

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Years gone by...

A very snowy Church Hill in 1979.

Photo by Jack Amos.

This passport belonged to William Sowerby & his wife Annie who travelled from Chicago, USA with their 15 year old daughter Millie in 1925. They eventually settled in Crook, opening a corner shop at 25 High Hope Street. Image supplied by Rachel Tyson.

Landlord of The Co lliery Inn, Ted Suddes wit h his daughter Ann and som e of the pub regulars.

Image supplied by Ann Sto ker.

We URGENTLY need your old photos!!

We are running low on old photos of places & people from years gone by and would love to keep the feature going. Can you help? Email any old photos to: ads@outandaboutmagazinenortheast.co.uk or drop into Ritchie Coatsworth Photography, 80 Hope Street Crook.

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Wedding Showcase At Spennymoor Town Hall Sunday 8th March 2020 12p m t o 3p m

An opportunity to view Spennymoor Town Hall presented as a beautiful wedding venue Hear more about our Wedding Packages which include a stay at the luxurious Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club.

Come and speak to exhibitors from various suppliers and businesses about their products and services available for Weddings

Spennymoor Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DG Tel: 01388 815276 Email: info@spennymoor-tc.gov.uk

The wee Battle that made Neville Cross!

Story by Aaron Cowen

It is something that I often say to my kids, “Why is Neville Cross?” as I pass through the little village. But enough of the Dad jokes.

Our area has seen its fair share of battles and skirmishes over the years and our most famous confirmed Battle was at Neville’s Cross, which took place in 1346. (I say confirmed since there is a theory circulating at the moment that the Battle of Brunanburh took place at Hunwick in 937 AD) This period of time became known as the Hundred Years War which began in April 1337. The French wanted to confiscate Gascony from the English King Edward III. Edward responded by claiming the French Throne on the grounds of his decent, through his mother, Isabella of France.

The French made successful naval raids at Southampton, Portsmouth, The Channel Islands and several of the Cinque Ports.

King Edward III However, Edward gained victory at the Battle of Slurs fought on 22nd June 1340.

It was not until the summer of 1346 that Edward was ready to launch a major offensive into France.

He landed in Normandy and captured Caen and then engaged King Phillip of France’s forces at the Battle of Crécy on 26th August 1346. The outcome was a disaster for the French. He moved north, unstoppable and besieged Calais.

The French sought help from Scotland under the Auld Alliance signed in 1295 and renewed in 1326 during the heyday of King Robert the Bruce.

However, France failed to come to Scotland’s 16

King David

defence in 1332 at the start of the Second War for Scottish Independence.

King David II of Scotland had been forced to flee to France following the English victory at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333.

However, with Edward’s sights now on a richer continental war, Scotland was left alone allowing King David to return in 1341. He wanted revenge and so he enthusiastically accepted the French request for support and began preparations for his invasion of the North of England.

In early October 1346, David invaded, reducing various strongholds and sacking Lanercost and Hexham Abbeys. By 16th October he was in the vicinity of Durham. But since Durham was so well defended, he held back at nearby Bearpark. Since King Edward III was busy in France, the Scots did not expect any kind of response to their attack.

The defence of Northern England rested on Ralph Neville, Baron Neville de Raby and Henry Percy, Baron Percy. The Bishops of Durham would normally also defend the area at the time, however, the incumbent at the time, Bishop Hatfield was on his jollies with King Edward III in France. So instead the Archbishop of York, William de Zouch filled his shoes. These three men summoned an army drawn from all the counties North of the River Trent

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Wedding Fayre at Bishop Auckland Town Hall Saturday 16th May 12pm - 3pm

PETER WILL TALK ABOUT HIS CAREER FOLLOWED BY A Q&A SESSION.

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ordering them to assemble at Auckland Castle. The 10 to 15,000 men including cavalry and archers marched out on the morning of 17th October 1346. On the way at Merrington they encountered a Scottish Raiding Party led by Sir William Douglas. A battle ensued with the Scots suffering 300 casualties and retreating back to their camp at Bearpark or Beaurepaire as it was known then. Douglas informed the King that a large English army was in the vicinity. Suggestions to retreat fell on deaf ears since King David did not believe that the English could have mustered such a large army in such a small space of time. David’s army marched South East from Bearpark in what was expected to be a relatively small English Force. Meanwhile the English had picked their spot ready to engage the Scots in Battle.

NEXT ISSUE – LET BATTLE COMMENCE!

of Neville’s Cross.

The medieval stump

Aaron is a keen amateur historian and one of the admins of the Crook Town and District History Group Facebook group, he is also Chairman of the Empire Electric Palace group.

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St. Catherine’s Church: Raise the Roof Fund Since it was built in 1843, funded mainly by the towns people, St. Catherine’s Church has been a sacred place for prayer and reflection, celebration, mourning, companionship; welcoming and serving all.

Whenever you enter St. Catherine’s for whatever reason, you are taking part in the life of your Parish Church. Our vision is to continue to serve future generations of your families both within the church and in the wider community. To do this we need your help.

The roof needs major work, the oldest part replacing and repairs to the rest: We hope to start work in the Spring but we need your help to raise the final £20,000.

Donations to the Raise the Roof Fund can be made by:

Would you like your name to be in the new roof ?

Internet – google: Just Giving St. Catherine’s Church, Crook, Raise the Roof Fund

Watch out for details on the notice board outside church and on Facebook of an upcoming coffee morning where you can buy and sign a slate to go into the new roof.

Direct bank transfer to Barclays Bank sort code 20-09-44 account number 30327824 By cheque to the PCC of Crook Parish, marked roof fund on the back and sent to Mrs P. Holbrook, 22 St. Mary’s Avenue, Crook, DL15 9HY Cheques and cash donations can also be left at church.

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If everybody in Crook were to gift £2 we would easily reach our target!

Together we can keep St. Catherine’s Church as a place of welcome for all.

We thank the following for their support: All Churches Trust Ltd; Durham Diocese; The Sir John Priestman Trust.

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Getting Married?

Get in touch today to secure photography for your special day.

Call us on 01388 417 337 or 07963 635 568 or visit www.rcphoto.co.uk for up-to-date pricing.

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Wedding consultations available 7 days a week. Alternatively we will be exhibiting at the following wedding showcases, so why not pop along for a chat.

Sunday 23rd February 12pm - 4pm Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor

Sunday 8th March 12pm - 3pm Spennymoor Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor

Saturday 16th May 12pm - 3pm Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place

Sunday 17th May 12pm - 4pm Eden Grange Glamping, New Shildon

Studio Opening Hours: Monday: 9:30am - 2:30pm, Tuesday: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Friday: 9:30am - 3:30pm and Saturday: 9:30am - 12:30pm

We will support you before during and after the funeral Hardy’s Funeral Service is proud to be a locally owned fully independent funeral director in Crook and Willington. Hardy’s Funeral Service is owned and managed by Chris Hardy who has 35 years experience in the funeral profession.

Chris and his team offer you a friendly, supportive and professional service. You can be assured that the funeral will be very personal and a real tribute to your loved one’s life.

Your personal funeral director will guide you through the choice of arrangements and will do everything necessary to ensure the funeral is perhaps a little easier to bear, removing some of the burden from you at your time of loss.

Crook 01388 765 069 www.hardysfunerals.co.uk Willington 01388 747 747