Out & About Magazine (North East) December 2021 Edition 66

Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • December 2021 • Edition 66 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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Normal hours will resume in January 2022. Thanks for your patience.

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“PLATINUM AWARD for Outdoor Play and Learning”

“They offer a GOOD start to a child’s education” Ofsted

“OUTSTANDING personal development & Welfare” Ofsted

St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School, Church Hill, Crook, Co Durham, DL15 9DN Email: crookstcuthberts@durhamlearning.net • Tel: 01388 762 889

“We open our hearts to welcome ALL children into our school family” If you would like to visit our unit please contact school to make an appointment.

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

This month on page 6 we have Annmarie’s Childminding Service who offer funded places for 2 year olds & are Ofsted registered.

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit then take a look at the performance that Jackass Youth Theatre are planning on page 9.

Page 10 & 11 sees Steven Norris Plumbing & Heating with a range of Christmas offers for your oil boiler. If you are looking to make an early start to a healthy new you in 2022 take a look at Slimming World’s latest advert on page 12.

We welcome GS Handyman Services to Out & About on page 14, Garry offers a range of services from general maintenance to tiling & gardening. Also new on page 14 is High Farm External Cleaning who offer a range of external cleaning services from external caravan cleaning to driveway & patio cleans.

Lastly on page 19 we have Care Connect from Durham County Council who offer a monitoring & response service for vulnerable people.

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 JANUARY EDITION IS WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 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.

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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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2 year old funded places available.

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Call in and view the full range of flooring available and enquire about our free measuring and estimating service.

Laminate, solid wood, engineered wood, vinyl, luxury vinyl tile, artificial grass, carpet and rugs.

FRANK’S PRICE PROMISE If we can’t offer you a better like for like deal we’ll give you the flooring free.

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Years gone by...

Barber, John Elms cutting a gentleman’s hair in his shop on Tow Law High Street.

Former Wear Valley District Council Chairman, Joan Jobson celebrating her 70th birthday.

Pit Deputy Mr D. Owens at the North Jet Seam. Photo by William Foster.

A 1971 caricature of Stanley United showing current Crook Town Chairman Vince Kirkup. Drawing by Dudley Hallwood.

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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Oil Boiler & Tank Deals We can supply & fit your new oil boiler with grant oil boilers. The Vortex oil boiler comes with a standard 2 year guarantee but with me you get a 5 year guarantee. With the new Vortex Blue you get a standard 2 year guarantee but with me you get 10 years.

YES a 10 year guarantee!

We can replace your old metal or plastic oil tanks with a brand new bunded oil tank with a 12 year guarantee. It comes with a watchman as standard that always lets you know your oil level without going to the tank. We can also remove oil from your old tank then transfer it back into your brand new tank. We also take your old tank away to save you time & money.

December & January Special Offer Any Oil Boiler service for only £70.

This is for oil boilers only and ends 31st January 2022.

Now taking bookings for your new bathroom or wet room in 2022

As well as boilers & bathrooms we also do smaller jobs like replacing your dripping tap or fixing your broken toilet.

We also can remove kitchen units to allow the fitting of a washing machine or dishwasher. We cover EVERYTHING to do with plumbing & heating.

Here at Steven Norris Plumbing & Heating we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Special thanks to Out & About Magazine for allowing me to bring you my offers.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Call us on 01388 762 291 or 07583 124 830 Email: stevennorrisplumbing@gmail.com

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Contact your local Slimming World Consultant Tuesday and join a warm and friendly group today!

Crook Masonic Hall 8:30am, 10:00am, 5:30pm & 7:00pm Tel: Christine 07494 253 429

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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

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Wolsingham Masonic Hall 8:30am & 6:00pm Tel: Barbara 07931 790 758

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Willington Prospect Club (New Venue) 8:30am & 10:00am Tel: Lynn 07922 877 901

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From September 2022 we expect to have full year groups. All applications are made directly to us via our website www.utcsouthdurham.org. If you require assistance when completing your application, contact us on 01325 430 250

WHY UTC? Opened in 2016 UTC South Durham is a STEM focused School and Sixth Form located on Newton Aycliffe business park.

We exist to help our students prepare for the world of work, providing them with an excellent academic and technical education alongside developing their professional skills.

In our most recent OFSTED inspection 94% of parents said they would recommend the UTC to other parents, 98% said that their child is happy, and 100% said that their child is well looked after at the UTC.

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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.

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Years gone by...

Roddymoor people on the march for work in 1921 take a break on Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland.

Image supplied by Jean Hemingway.

3 miners at the drift entrance to the White Lea Drift at Roddymoor Colliery. Image supplied by Jean Hemingway.

The main stand at Stanley United’s ground which is now sadly used for grazing animals.

A view over Willington from the top of the old pit heap. Photo by William Foster.

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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Peace of mind for you or a loved one this winter The winter months can be a stressful time of year, remove some of the stress with Care Connect.

We support vulnerable people of all ages to maintain their independence in their own home.

We provide a monitoring and response service to people’s homes: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

Care Connect offers assistance and reassurance at any time of the day or year.

For further information: 03000 262 195 care.connect@durham.gov.uk www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect www.facebook.com/CareConnectDCC

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Someone you know is preparing for their first Christmas without their husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, daughter or son.

Others are preparing for their last.

Regardless of the specifics, remember that this season of joy is often a season of sorrow for many.

Be kind, be generous, give love, give help.

Remembering all the families we have cared for.

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