Out & About Magazine (North East) November 2021 Edition 65

Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • November 2021 • Edition 65 Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley Crook, Billy Row, Crook, Willington, Wolsingham & surrounding areas

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Check out details of this year’s fantastic Crook Winter Parade on page 9

20 - 22 Church Street, Crook Telephone: 01388 765 259

Family run business in Willington, supplying and 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.

We aim to beat any like-for-like quote by 10%

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

The Blue Stone Tea Shop on page 6 are getting into the Christmas spirit with a range of festive offerings to keep everyone going on the run-up to Christmas. New to Out & About on page 8 we welcome Grace & Flavour Community Café in Willington.

After last year’s festive event was cancelled due to Covid, the Crook Winter Parade is back and better than ever! This year’s parade will be on Sunday 28th November, take a look on page 9 for more details and timings. If you are looking to get that radiator replaced or leaky tap mended before the big man comes look no further than Steven Norris Heating & Plumbing on page 11.

Ritchie Coatsworth Photography in Crook still have some availability for Christmas themed photo sessions in December, check out all the times and dates on page 12. Lastly on page 19 we have St. Catherine’s Community Association advertising their fantastic Christmas Fair.

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 DECEMBER EDITION IS MONDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 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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SIXTH FORM

OPEN EVENING "The students we meet from the UTC not only have an excellent technical background but are also very employable" Communications Manager at Hitachi

Thurs 14th Oct 17:30 or 19:00

Tues 30th Nov 17:30 or 19:00

Scan the QR code with your phone camera or visit our website to book your space today!

www.utcsouthdurham.org

SPOT CASH

FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL GOODS WANTED

DMT

UPVC & ROOFING SPECIALIST

Household goods bought & sold suites, beds, wardrobes, tables, fridge freezers...etc

Call us on 07814 117 437

Lee’s Guttering & Facia Cleaning Services Before

Before

After

After

Tel: 07958 592 302

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

Call Dean on 07748 857 983

The Blue Stone Te a Shop

Opening Hours: Monday: 10am - 3pm • Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 4pm • Sunday: Closed (Booking a table is recommended) Despite the easing of restrictions we are still sticking to the wearing of face masks, social distancing and good hand hygiene for the foreseeable future. Members of staff will also be taking regular lateral flow tests to make sure that our environment is as safe as possible. We request customers to wear a mask when entering/leaving and when moving around.

AVAILABLE TO BOOK Christmas Lunch available 12 noon & 2pm.

Christmas Afternoon Tea available from 2pm onwards.

Christmas Evening with Music 27th November, 4th December & 18th December.

AVAILABLE TO ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS Cheesecakes, assorted cakes, scones & pastries.

Also available our range of homemade chutneys and our Hilton’s salad dressing.

ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE DISABLED ACCESS FREE WIFI DOG FRIENDLY OUTSIDE SEATING Restaurant GURU “Best Café in Crook 2019”

We will close on 24th December and reopen on Monday 17th January 2022 We wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

5/6 Commercial Street, Crook • Telephone: 01388 768 754 • Email: bluestoneteashop@gmail.com thebluestoneteashop BTeashop

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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.

20 - 22 Church Street, Crook Telephone: 01388 765 259

VIKING INK CROOK Tattoo Studio

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

u Hand Dyed Wool u Knitting Gifts u u Knitting Kits u Knitting Accessoriesu

All styles of tattoos • FREE consultation

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

Unit 8 Brockwell Court, Low Willington Industrial Estate, Willington County Durham DL15 0UT www.theknittinggiftshop.co.uk open 10.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm Saturday but please contact us if you would like to visit at other times.

Grace and Flavour Community Café We are a new café set within Willington Open Door Methodist Church and offer a warm welcome to all.

Wesley Street, Willington, DL15 0AG OPENING HOURS: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm

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All of our food is homemade and prepared daily. Choose from breakfast, toasties, sandwiches, traditional main courses and delicious cakes and desserts.

Breakfast served until 10.45am Lunchtime specials from 11.30am - 2.00pm.

Disabled access and facilities.

Outdoor seating.

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Free Event for all the Family Sunday 28th November Parade starts at 4.30pm from Glenholme Drive, Crook County Durham DL15 8QE Festive family fun from 2pm, Crook Market Place Christmas Light switch on at 6pm

An enchanting procession that will light up the streets of Crook for winter-time

www.jackdrum.co.uk

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A big thank you to our funders, partners and supporters who all made the parade possible for 2021

Design Wayne Gamble Illustration Morwenna Catt

Years gone by...

Brancepeth Colliery Banner in 1963.

Image supplied by Brian Coote.

A snowed in car in George Terrace.

Image supplied by Brian Coote.

Having a kick-about in 1952. Image supplied by Karen Wise.

Winners of the league knock-out cup in 1950- 51, Ron Henfrey is in the back row (3rd left). Image supplied by Karen Wise.

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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• Kitchen Sink Fitting • Radiator Installation • Oil Boiler Installation • Replace your Old Bath with a Shower • Oil Tank Installation • Full Bathroom Installation

We specialise in new bathroom & wetroom installations • Power flushing • Vented & unvented cylinders • Replacement of taps, cold water tanks, showers & ball valves.

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

Christmas Mini Shoots

Saturday 4th December 9am - 4pm Saturday 11th December 9am - 4pm

Late Nights

Thursday 2nd December 3:30pm - 7pm Thursday 9th December 3:30pm - 7pm BOOKing IS essential (£10 deposit conFIrms booking, BALANCE PAYABLE ON THE DAY)

PRINTS PACKAGE £30

INCLUDES 10IN X 8IN PRINT, 8IN X 6IN PRINT, PHOTO BAUBLE & PHOTO KEYRING

DIGITAL PACKAGE £45

INCLUDES ALL HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES VIA EMAIL

PILATES SESSIONS B-INSPIRED B-ACTIVE Monday

(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.

Getting Married?

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

Find out more by contacting Russ on

80 Hope Street, Crook, County Durham DL15 9HT

Tel: 01388 417 337 or 07963 635 568 Email: studio@rcphoto.co.uk www.ritchiecoatsworthphotography.co.uk 12

07951or 782 657 email

russturner40@gmail.com

Covid restrictions will apply, please call for further details.

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SEASONED HARDWOOD LOGS WARD TIMBER LTD, ROGERLEY SAWMILL, FROSTERLEY, COUNTY DURHAM DL13 2QE Call us on 01388 528 362 or email sales@wardtimber.co.uk

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Nursery and Reception Places available

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We offer wraparound care from 7.45 am – 5.45 pm

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“The school has

OUTSTANDING features” Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle – RE Inspection

“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.

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

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

Thursday

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

Call in and see us at New Road, Crook to see how much we can save your business.

01388 762 662 or 07920 764 699

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Saturday

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

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Years gone by...

A view of Hope Street (year unknown).

Farmer with his new born foal, taken in the field behind the Blue Bells pub in the 1970s. Image supplied by Brian Coote.

Glenholme Park in Crook (year unknown).

Image supplied by Brian Coote.

Willington St. Johns Ambulance, including Ron Henfrey, Fred Taylor & Dougie

Taylor. Image supplied by Karen Wise.

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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MARKET PLACE- CROOK

Christmas Fair

SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER 10am - 2pm & SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER 10am - 4pm

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£1

FREE

MINCE PIE

when purchasing a hot drink

Limited to the first 60 Dog Friendly customers on Saturday & CommunityCafe the first 60 customers on Sunday.

For further details contact Margaret or Doreen

Tel: 01388 765182 or email: info.stcaths@gmail.com

High quality, affordable funeral services offering comfort and support when you need it most.

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