Out & About Magazine (North East) April 2022 Edition 70

Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • April 2022 • Edition 70 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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Inside this month’s edition: Years gone by • Spotlight on Viking Ink Crook

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outandaboutmagazinenortheast Here at Out & About Magazine we are saddened to learn of the death of our friend and former star of the spotlight feature Ron White. RIP Ron.

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

Are your gutters in need of a good old clean? Then check out page 6 where Lee’s Guttering Cleaning Services have their latest advert.

If you are planning your wedding or even just want to capture some family memories take a look at page 7 where Ritchie Coatsworth Photography are advertising. They specialise in wedding & portrait photography and also offer services in graphic design for all of your business needs.

If you are wanting to get in shape for the Summer take a look at page 10 where Slimming World are advertising all of their different classes.

This month’s spotlight on page 14 features Viking Ink who have recently moved further down Hope Street to continue their excellent work.

On page 16 and new to Out & About Magazine we welcome AJB Decorating for all of your domestic & commercial decorating needs.

Lastly on page 19 we have Laser HQ who offer a range of laser treatments from tattoo removal to thread vein removal.

Don’t forget to quote Out & About when replying to adverts & lastly we hope you enjoy this month’s edition.

BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE TODAY THE DEADLINE FOR THE MAY EDITION IS THURSDAY 21ST APRIL 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.

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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. The copying of any material within this publication is strictly forbidden without the publishers consent.

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Family run business in Willington, supplying & installing high quality kitchens throughout the North East at the best price for you.

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All aspects of additional work undertaken including plastering, plumbing, gas, electrics, flooring and decorating.

Samples available to view by appointment.

Read our website and Facebook page for reviews from our happy customers.

Call in or contact us for an appointment.

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f: @NEKitchenSolutions email: northeastkitchensolutions@outlook.com T: 01388 365 500 • 45 High Street, Willington DL15 OPF

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Lee’s Guttering & Facia Cleaning Services Before

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Tel: 07958 592 302 6

Grassroots Football Cup Finals Good Friday, 15th April • Norman Wright Cup Willington v Middlestone Moor The Ironworks Ground, Tow Law Bank Holiday, Monday 18th April Ferryhill v Aycliffe/Wolsingham The Ironworks Ground, Tow Law 14th May, 2pm KO • Alan Britton Memorial Cup Barnard Castle v Stanhope/Willington The Ironworks Ground, Tow Law 13th April, 6:45pm KO • Auckland Charity Cup Willington v Middlestone Moor Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland 20th April 6:45pm KO South Durham Bowl Charity Cup Barnard Castle v Aycliffe Telegraph Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May, 11am KO Weardale Charity Cup Stanhope/Willington v Middlestone Moor/Ferryhill West Auckland FC Ground

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

80 Hope Street, Crook, County Durham DL15 9HT

CCCCC 5 star rated wedding & portrait photographer “We would 100% recommend Ritchie to everyone! We’re not the most comfortable of people in front of a camera but Ritchie made us feel at ease from start to finish. We’re in love with our wedding photos, thank you so much!”

Emma & Greg Leighton, married in October 2021

Studio Opening Hours: Monday: Appointment Only • Tuesday: 10am - 4pm • Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10am - 4pm • Friday: 10am - 4pm • Saturday: Appointment Only • (Hours subject to change)

Years gone by...

The Black Horse at Low Willington.

Photo supplied by George Morgan.

Nicola Hemingway & Denise Morton in Crook Jazz Band. Photo supplied by Pat Hemingway.

Lion Tamers on tour. including V. McCormick, L. Crinnion, B. Campbell, D. Hail & F. McGough.

Photo supplied by Bobby Campbell.

Brancepeth Miners Welfare Variety Broadcast 1938. Photo supplied by Cliff Sayers.

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? Please email any old photos to: studio@rcphoto.co.uk or drop into Ritchie Coatsworth Photography, 80 Hope Street, Crook.

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Unit 8 Brockwell Court, Low Willington Industrial Estate, Willington County Durham DL15 0UT www.theknittinggiftshop.co.uk We exhibit at numerous events throughout the year so please see website for up to date opening hours.

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The Crafty Crafter & Traders Arcade 18-18a Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS

Unique Gifts and Homeware A stunning selection of the best Makers and Artisans all under one roof Home to Crook’s Frenchic stockist and Bespoke Lampshade maker

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Come and join us for a truly unique Viking themed Tattooing experience.

All styles of tattoos FREE Consultation

53 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HU

vikinginkcrook 07724 641 340 vikingink666@gmail.com

K.B. DECORATING SERVICES Quality decorating at affordable prices with over 20 years experience. All trade materials supplied and all work guaranteed.

No job too big or small • Free estimates Call Keith on 01388 607 258 or 07973 284 999 or email kbdec1@gmail.com 12

Tapas bar & Restaurant

Opening Hours

Thursday & Friday 5pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 10pm Kitchen is open all day Booking is advised

07394 63 55 41

info@cherestaurant.co.uk

We prefer people to send a text, WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook or email as we can’t always answer the phone when we are busy. www.cherestaurant.co.uk

Horn Hall Farm, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL13 2JR

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UTC SOUTH DURHAM

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER We’re building a new Engineering annex to provide a cutting edge facility for students on our T-Level courses. Scan the QR code or visit our website to find out more about Sixth Form.

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Spotlight on Viking Ink Crook This month we shine the spotlight onto Viking Ink Crook who have recently moved to new premises.

Danny Haddon answers our questions.

Hi Danny, tell is a little bit how Viking Ink started?

Viking Ink Crook started with the coming together of some very talented individuals.

We held open and honest discussion and laid it all out, negotiated and debated and then we all agreed. The end result is there for you all to come and see. Well oiled machine comes to mind.

Things must be going well as you’ve recently moved to new premises, what brought on the move?

Yeah things are going amazing thanks to our wonderful client’s and our amazing artists and staff.

The move came about as it worked with our business model of always putting our

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clients first as their comfort and experience is paramount too us. The new premises include disabled access, central heating and double glazing.

All which add to the awesome Viking themed décor.

Tell us a little bit about your current tattoo artists and their artistic styles.

Our 2 resident artists have over 20 years experience each in the tattooing industry. Darryn Sharpe holds a master’s degree in fine art and both have featured in numerous tattooing publications. They are competent in all styles of tattooing from portraits to old school and every between. We also have two excellent apprentices that are developing into very capable artists.

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What has been Viking Ink’s proudest moment since you opened?

We recently got an air fryer and now it’s been mastered we are very proud of that. On a serious note the proudest moments come when you’re out in the local area, supermarkets, petrol stations etc... and you either hear people taking about the studio or recognising us and purposely coming over to have a chat.

We have also won the Wetherspoon’s business of the month recently. Well done team.

Where do you see Viking Ink as a whole going over the next couple of years?

I have always liked the thought of franchise. But for the immediate future we will continue to thrive and thrust forward, providing the highest quality of work in the best studio around.

Getting in touch.

Call us on 07724 641 340 or email vikingink666@gmail.com alternatively call in and see us at 53 Hope Street, Crook.

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GC Handyman Services

Call into our new premises on New Road, Crook to see how much we can save your business.

01388 762 662 or 07920 764 699

Email: info@svarleyaccountancyservices.co.uk

General Maintenance Interior & Exterior Painting Garden Maintenance Tiling Floors & Walls No job to small

07515 276 831 garryandjulie@hotmail.com

The Blue Stone Te a Shop

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 4pm • Monday & Sunday: Closed

We request customers to wear masks when entering and leaving the tea shop.

ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE. We advise reserving a table.

We will be closed Good Friday & Easter Monday.

We are a drop off point for food bank donations.

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

are available on Monday afternoons for celebration afternoon tea.

DISABLED ACCESS • FREE WIFI • DOG FRIENDLY • OUTSIDE SEATING

Telephone: 01388 768 754

5/6 Commercial Street, Crook • Email: bluestoneteashop@gmail.com

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(Spaces need to be pre-booked)

• Gardening Renovations • Landscaping • Drainage • Driveways • Fencing • Paving • General Handyman jobs & maintenance

Ideal for back pain, pre & post natal.

Call us on 07920 050 565 or email info@magnusgroundworks.co.uk

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St. Cuthberts Centre, Church Hill, Crook: 6pm - 7pm

Personal training available for rehabilitation either as 1-2-1 or in small groups.

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Years gone by...

The Earl Derby in Stanley Crook in the 1970s.

Photo supplied by Hatch Parkin.

Dickie Lane Photo supplied by Lorna Robson.

Jack Stephenson’s butchers shop in Willington.

Photo supplied by George Morgan.

Pitman from either Brancepeth or Tanners Hall Colliery in the 50’s including Ron Henfrey 2nd right. Photo supplied by Jean Henfrey.

Willington pit heap. Photo supplied by George Morgan.

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? Please email any old photos to: studio@rcphoto.co.uk or drop into Ritchie Coatsworth Photography, 80 Hope Street, Crook.

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Design & Print

Packages for Business @Ritchie Coatsworth Photography Event Package £199 10 x A3 Posters, 20 x A4 Posters, 2 x A1 Poster and 5000 x A5 Flyers.

Vehicle Signage Small Van £125 • Transit Van £180 Large Iveco Type Van £220

New Business Package £249 500 x Business Cards, 5000 x A5 Flyers, Logo design or a vector redraw and one month advertising in Out & About Magazine.

Shop Header & Window Signage Prices start from £80 Mug Printing £8 • T-Shirt Printing from £6.50 • Embroidery from £5 We can also print large format Canvases, Photo Slates, Posters & Popup Banners.

Studio: 01388 417 337 • Mobile: 07963 635 568 Email: studio@rcphoto.co.uk

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What is Direct Cremation?

Contact us to have a chat about the options available to you.

We are here to help, however simple or lavish a funeral service that you want for your loved one.

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