Out & About Magazine (North East) January 2022 Edition 67

Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • January 2022 • Edition 67 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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

If you feel like you’ve overdone it over Christmas and are looking to get back on track then take a look at Slimming World’s new advert on page 6. Looking to give your home a makeover with new carpets for the new year? Then check out Frank’s the Flooring Store on page 9.

On page 10 & 11 we welcome back Venture Properties who have just moved to a swish new showroom on Crook Market Place, if you are looking to sell your home then call in to discuss their fantastic packages.

Her’s & Sir’s in Tow Law have their latest advert on page 12 and are now offering ear piercing as well as their usual range of hair and beauty treatments.

Is your kitchen looking tired? If the answer is yes then take a look at page 13 where NE Kitchen Solutions of Willington have their latest advert.

Lastly on page 16 we have Russ Turner Fitness advertising his Crook Pilates class at the St. Cuthbert’s Centre.

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 FEBRUARY EDITION IS FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY 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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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.

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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.

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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 Happy New Year!

Here’s to a fantastic 2022!

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

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

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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.

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Venture P R O P E R T I E S

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We love helping our clients find the perfect home, but the boot was on the other foot recently, when we needed a new place of our own. The team in Crook had outgrown their old premises in The Royal Corner, so they’ve moved across the marketplace to South Street, giving them more space to work and welcome clients.

Director Julie Garthwaite said: “I am delighted with the new office as it has provided a much better working environment for our team – it has given everyone a new lease of life as they all have their own space and it’s lovely to be able to have conversations with staff and customers without having to talk loudly to be heard. “It’s so much more welcoming than the old office, for both clients and staff, and we love all the extra space. We’ve refurbished it and tried to make a modern twist whilst keeping some of the original features of the building.” Thanks to initiatives such as the stamp duty holiday and the continuing trend to work from home, we’ve been pretty busy over the course of the pandemic – hence the need for more room.

Julie added: “Like any other business it was unnerving going into the first lockdown as no one was sure what the future held. “We were fortunate that when we opened our doors following the first lockdown, we saw a dramatic increase across all areas of the business, particularly when it came to new landlords coming into the market.”

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Ear piercing £20 • Fully qualified hair extensionists

Family ran business for over 30 years

Monday 5pm - 7pm Gents Night (walk in haircuts) Tuesday 10am - 2pm • Wednesday & Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - Late & Saturday 9am - 2pm 19 Wolsingham Road, Tow Law | Telephone: 01388 730 930 Email: hersandsirshairdressing@gmail.com

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

Free measuring service and 3D design with no obligation quote.

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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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.

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.

Vehicle Signage Small Van £125 • Transit Van £180 Large Iveco Type Van £220 Shop Header & Window Signage Prices start from £80

We can also print large format canvases & posters for your business.

Mug Printing £8 Makes an ideal gift.

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Embroidery from £5 Spruce up your workwear!

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CCCCC 5 star rated wedding & portrait photographer

“Ritchie photographed mine and my partner’s special day, absolute pleasure to have him part of our day. Such an easy going person who makes you feel at ease, a lovely guy and very professional. Fit in with our wedding party like one of our own! Just received the photos and I’m in absolute love. So beautiful and natural. Thank you so much Ritchie would definitely recommend.”

Natalie & Tom Henderson, married in July 2021.

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(Spaces need to be pre-booked)

St. Cuthberts Centre, Church Hill, Crook: 6pm - 7pm Ideal for back pain, pre & post natal.

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

Find out more by contacting Russ on

07951or 782 657 email

russturner40@gmail.com

Covid restrictions will apply, please call for further details.

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Nursery and Reception Places available

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“PLATINUM AWARD for Outdoor Play and Learning”

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

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“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.

Years gone by...

Willington bricklayers in 1952 including Ron Henfrey on the far left. Photo supplied by Jean Henfrey.

Tow Law High Street in the Winter of 1933.

The Kings Head Chain Gang on carnival day. Photo supplied by Brian Coote.

Church Lads Brigade in 1947 including Ron Henfrey and Dougie Taylor. Photo

supplied by Jean Henfrey.

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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