Out & About Magazine (North East) March 2022 Edition 69

Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • March 2022 • Edition 69 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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

This month we welcome The Crafty Crafter to Out & About, check out their advert on page 12. If you’ve not paid them a visit yet they are on Hope Street in Crook and stock a range of unique homeware and gift items. If your home was damaged in the recent storms then take a look at page 13 where AB Home Improvements have latest new advert.

If you love your food then Che in Stanhope offer a range of fantastic tapas dishes for you to enjoy, take a look at their advert on page 14.

On page 17 we have Viking Ink who have recently moved further down Hope Street to continue their excellent work. Also on page 17 we have The Knitting Shop in Willington who have some great knitting related Mother’s Day gifts.

Lastly on page 19 The Blue Stone Tea Shop in Crook are advertising their Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas plus their fantastic craft fayre with The Weardale Crafters.

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 APRIL EDITION IS FRIDAY 18TH MARCH 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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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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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...

Harpers Garage in Willington where the Co-op is now. It was destroyed by fire on January 18th 1987.

Photo supplied by George Morgan.

Bobby Slater celebrates on the pitch as Tow Law beat Mansfield Town in the FA Cup in December 1967.

Photo supplied by Bob Campbell.

Bowdon Close, Crook (year unknown).

Photo supplied by Lorna Robson.

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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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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30% OFF ALL CANVASES: WHEN USING YOUR OWN PHOTO.

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 12

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20% OFF New Roofs with this flyer

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Roofing Guttering Pointing Block Paving Tarmacing Fencing Decking Artificial Grass Tree Work Pressure Washing Decra Tile Conservatory Roofs plus much more

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Tapas bar & Restaurant

Opening Hours

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

Tuesday

Crook Masonic Hall Tel: Christine 07494 253 429

07394 63 55 41

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

Wolsingham Masonic Hall Tel: Barbara 07931 790 758

Saturday

Willington Prospect Club Tel: Lynn 07922 877 901

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Kitchen is open all day Booking is advised

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Thursday & Friday 5pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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

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STEM FOCUSED SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM LOCATED ON NEWTON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK WWW.UTCSOUTHDURHAM.ORG

CIS & Entertainment Industry Specialist Income Tax & Accountancy Professional 20+ Years Experience All aspects of Accounting Services including: • Bookkeeping Services • Payroll Services • Personal & Business Tax Returns • VAT (MTD Compliant Software) • Year End Accounts for: Sole Traders, Partnerships & Limited Companies 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

Ear piercing £20 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

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

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VIKING INK CROOK Tattoo Studio

53 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HU Come and join us for a truly unique Viking themed Tattooing experience.

All styles of tattoos • FREE consultation

vikinginkcrook 07724 641 340 vikingink666@gmail.com

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Knitting Gifts for Mothers Day

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

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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Years gone by...

Sheldon’s Newsagents in Willington (year unknown).

Photo supplied by George Morgan.

Wonder Woman at Crook Carnival in the 70s.

Photo supplied by Brian Coote.

Sister Philomena on a school trip in the 1960s including Stephen Donaghue (Far right). Photo supplied by Caroline Gowling.

Roddymoor Colliery Banner at Durham in 1928.

Photo supplied by Jean Hemingway.

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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MD Cleaning General cleaning, hoovering, dusting, mopping etc...

PILATES SESSIONS B-INSPIRED B-ACTIVE Monday

(Spaces need to be pre-booked)

Tel: 07921 577 425 Email: melissadent92@gmail.com

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.

• Facias, Soffits & Guttering • Gutter Cleaning • Dry Ridge/Dry Verge Systems • Roofing • Pigeon Proof System (Solar Panels)

Call Dean on 07748 857 983

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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The Blue Stone Te a Shop

Opening Hours: Monday: 10am - 3pm • Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 4pm • Sunday: Closed (Booking a table is recommended)

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

Mother’s Day Sunday 27th March

Bookings for Afternoon Tea • 2pm-4pm

2 people £25 or £33 with Prosecco We also have Afternoon Tea Vouchers available

ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE. Available to book for private hire on evenings & Sundays.

Restaurant GURU “Best Café in Crook 2019”

Craft Fayre Saturday 26th March with The Weardale Crafters

DISABLED ACCESS • FREE WIFI • DOG FRIENDLY • OUTSIDE SEATING

Telephone: 01388 768 754

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

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The simple philosophy on which the company was founded over 35 years ago.

“To offer genuine value for money and provide customer service of the highest level.”

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