Out & About Magazine (North East) January 2016 Edition

Your local interest & advertising magazine | January 2016 | Edition 1

OUT&ABOUT Magazine outandaboutmagazinenortheast

Spotlight on local band sRs - page 16

Years gone by - page 19

Volunteers battle to save historic Crook cinema See page 11 for details

Local Northern League football fixtures - page 20

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OUT&ABOUT Magazine outandaboutmagazinenortheast Hello & welcome to the first edition of Out & About, your friendly local advertising magazine.

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This month’s edition is packed with adverts from local companies and suppliers. There’s something for everyone, for all you foodies out there why not check out page 5 and have a look at the all new carvery that Crook Hotel are offering every Sunday. On page 14 we have an advert for Tow Law’s newest pub and eatery, The Station Bar and Kitchen on the High Street.

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If you are planning a celebration check out Helme Park Hall’s advert on page 9 as throughout January and February they are offering a fantastic half price deal on their function room hire.

I hope that you enjoy this month’s edition and hopefully over the coming month’s we will become your go to place for local suppliers.

BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE TODAY THE DEADLINE FOR THE FEBRUARY EDITION IS FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY 2016 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 or over the telephone.

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Serving Crook for 25 years This December saw Peter Mapp celebrating 25 years of giving mortgage and insurance advice to the people of Crook, Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas.

Mapps Mortgage and Insurance Limited is ran by the brother and sister team of Peter Mapp and Vivienne Page. Peter set up the company, which is based in Crook in 1990, since then it has focused on offering friendly service and expert advice for local people. Mapps moved to their current offices in Bridge Street back in 2006 and haven’t looked back since.

Even to this day Peter’s very first customer is still an existing client which is testament to the fantastic service and expertise that Peter and team provide.

Congratulations Peter, here’s to the next 25 years!

INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE BROKERS • Mortgages and Life Cover Also experts in General and Commercial insurance including • All types of Motor Insurance • Residential, Commercial and Landlord property insurance • Commercial insurance including Shops, Offices, Pubs, Hotels, Motor Trade as well as all types of Liability • Single trip and annual travel insurance

Pop in for a no obligation quote or telephone: 01388 766300 12 East Bridge Street, Crook, Co. Durham, DL15 9BJ

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Food service available 11am - 8pm Monday - Friday & 10am - 7pm Saturday

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Russ Aerials Family run business established in 1958 FREEVIEW AERIALS • DIGITAL RADIO AERIALS • FREE SAT • ALL AERIAL WORK

The hire of chair covers, bows, centrepieces and accessories for that special occasion.

From birthdays, christenings to engagements & weddings - Our creative team will make your party magical!

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01388 762598 OFSTED REGISTERED CHILDMINDER

Annmarie’s Childminding Based in Tow Law • Spaces available School pick up and drop off

07445 289 457

Wayne Tr w Trow’s Mechanics

You call we haul, no job too small!!

• Single items from £20 • Full & part house moves from £50 • Local reliable removal company • All aspects of a man with a van covered

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CARS WANTED FOR CASH (Running or not) £50 - £500 paid MOT failures & projects Collected same day no hassle 24HR RECOVERY SERVICE

• New tyres supplied & fitted from £20 • Part worn tyres fitted from £15 • Servicing from £50 • MOT repairs • Brakes supplied & fitted from £30 • Clutches supplied & fitted from £100 • Timing belts supplied & fitted from £100

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FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL • Your local cleaner • Friendly & reliable • Regular, weekly, fortnightly, monthly & one off cleans • Office & new build cleans • No job too small or too big • Fully insured & fully uniformed • £11 per hour (per person) Contact Angie on 07858 797 752 or 0191 659 4741

Hassle-free, friendly service.

• Brickwork • Repointing • Fencing • Flagging • Tiling • Painting • Fascia & Guttering • Bathrooms • Laminate flooring • All odd jobs • Affordable • No job too small For a free quote call Lee on:

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Kimberley Leach & Stacey Simpson (previous salon philosophy)

Crook Office 01388 741174 www.venturepropertiesuk.com

Stockists of Joico Fudge 27 Commercial Street, Willington

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Shaw’s Special Occasions Event and venue decoration available for your special occasion including weddings, engagements, birthday parties, christenings and charity events.

55 High Street, Willington, County Durham Telephone: 07854 841 751 Email: shawsspecialoccasions@outlook.com 8

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What’s on at Helme Park Hall Hotel Call us on 01388 730 970 to make a booking.

Meals served Monday - Saturday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday served all day 12pm Sunday lunch served 12pm - 3pm

special OFFer Half price function room hire in January and February 2016.

Get in touch today to take advantage of this fantastic offer. valentine’s night Don’t forget to book your table early to make sure you don’t miss out on our fantastic Valentine’s menu.

Helme Park Hall Hotel, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4NW Telephone: 01388 730 970 Email: helmeparkhall@hotmail.co.uk

Wedding Fayre - 31st January 2016 Come & meet lots of fantastic local wedding suppliers for all of your wedding needs. Helme Park Hall Hotel provides the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony & reception.

DE PERSONAL TRAINING Classes every Friday night at Wolsingham Methodist Church Hall.

Kettlercise - 6.15pm, Metafit - 7.15pm Personal Training and Small Group Training also available.

2 Mill Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9BE Telephone: 07538 121 750

For more info or to book a space call 07773 193 321 or visit www.facebook.com/depersonaltraining

We are an established barber & sunbed business specialising in traditional & modern cuts.

We stock fresh home made bread, free range eggs, organic milk, Cheese, fresh homemade cakes and pastries.

We also serve a wide range of cold drinks, teas and coffees for you to take away or sit in and enjoy.

RISE-Artisan-Bakehouse

• NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED • Open late night Thursdays For more information check out our Facebook page or call us on 0791 048 6462 Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts.

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07785 374 444 Fully qualified Beauty & Holistic Therapist & Nail Technician Luxury beauty rooms situated above Q-tan Tanning Studio in Crook Market Place

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Save The Empire!

Story by Malcolm Read

We’re lucky in Crook to still have a Market Square which gives us an imposing centre to the town and welcomes visitors from all around, if only for the weekly Market.

For a moment stop and stare at the buildings along South Street. As you look down the road you see a parade of shops, including a car parts warehouse, Speedo, which is packed full of everything you could possibly need for your car. This building has a long history and behind the shop is a gem - a historic building that is still largely intact and ready for an enthusiastic group to bring it back to life as The Empire Electric Palace Theatre.

Stepping behind the false walls of the shop brings you out into a small auditorium which has largely survived the ravages of time and use as a Bingo Hall before becoming a shop.

The auditorium looks in many ways as if the audience has just left, although the paint peels from the walls and the gas lights clearly have not been used for many years!

For the past 6 months a small group has been working to try to restore the theatre to it’s previous glory. The project has grown from a small idea into an exciting project that, with support, will see us once again with a working cinema and theatre in Crook.

With some generous donations the group has worked hard and has already gained charitable status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and they are now ready to start applying for funding to drive the project forward.

Mark Eversedge, the Secretary of The Empire, talking to Out & About said, “What we really need at the moment is to be able to demonstrate to funders that the local people really want this theatre. They keep asking us to prove that people are behind us before they will consider investing in us’‘.

Clearly, as you can see, there is much to be done but you can make a real difference to this project by pledging your support for the return of the Empire Electric Palace Theatre by visiting the website and filling in the membership form, you can become a member for only £5 a year or a Charter Member for £50, or simply give what you can afford. Whatever you do please pledge your support and if you want to get involved, we need you, so get in touch. Out & About Magazine fully support this exciting project and will bring you news as it happens from your Empire Theatre.

For further inforamation telephone 01388 240 024 or email info@eep-crook.org www.eep-crook.org

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Magical & Unexpected

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Whether you have visited us before and have been charmed by our fabulous Northern hospitality or if you are considering a first time trip, we look forward to welcoming you.

Our hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment which we hope you will love as much as we do.

Hosting intimate occasions to grand affairs, our beautiful venue and enchanting grounds are the perfect choice for your Big Day.

To speak to a member of our sales team please contact us on 01207 592 000 Or drop us an email to sales@bw-derwentmanor.co.uk BEST WESTERN Derwent Manor Hotel, Allensford, Northumberland, DH8 9BB 12

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Stanley Crook Community Centre Tuesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Newhouse Club Esh Winning Wednesday and Thursday 6.00pm - 7.00pm Zumba and Zumba Gold All ages, genders and abilities welcome

Call Diane for details 07531 043 078

The Pooch Parlour Dog & Cat Grooming Salon City & Guilds Trained Groomer Bath Only to Full Groom Hand Stripping Available & Microchipping Scissoring • De-matting • Nail Clipping In stock Frontline, Drontal & James Wellbeloved dog food.

www.the-pooch-parlour.co.uk 01388 765 757 or 07881 588 354 11 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS

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Spotlight on sRs As I pull up at the rear of the Crown at Crook ready to photograph up and coming 3 piece band, sRs rehearsing, I can hear a fantastic rendition of Jumping Jack Flash blasting out from inside.

I wonder to myself if the Rolling Stones are actually rehearsing inside rather than the 3 young men I was coming to photograph. As I walk in I see I was wrong and that the booming voice is actually that of 14 year old Jak Hope and not Mick Jagger, I am amazed at how talented these 3 young men are, it seems such a waste that they aren’t playing to a crowd even though they are only rehearsing.

Who are sRs and what are your roles in the band?

What has been your favourite venue to play and why?

sRs are Jak Hope, Guitarist and Lead Singer.

Carlton Banks, Drummer and backing vocals, and Edd Stringer, bassist.

Our favourite venue to play is the O2 Academy in Newcastle. Growing up, we all went to go and watch our favourite bands play there so we always wanted to share the same stage as them. We were lucky enough to do so in 2012.

How long have you been in SRS and what other bands have you been in?

Jak and Carlton have both been in sRs for 5 years and bassist Edd joined last year. Jak sang in the band the Little Giantz from when he was 7 until he was about 9 years old when he left and set up sRs with Carlton Banks. This is Carlton and Edd’s first band.

If you could play one song at any venue in the world, where would it be and what would you play?

What are your musical influences and what is your favourite song to preform?

Our musical influence vary between bands such as Kings of Leon, Young Guns, The1975 and The Rolling Stones. Our favourite song to play is we found love by Rihanna.

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We would choose Wembley arena because it’s one of the UK’s most prestigious and largest Venus. It has always been our ambition to play a sold out show there. We would play our latest original track “She Might be the One” Because we have written the song ourselves, so every aspect of the track resonates with each of us and it would be amazing to hear the crowd singing a song which we had written.

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Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

In the next 5 years we see ourselves out on the road, touring the UK relentlessly, playing shows and festivals. It would be amazing to also tour Europe and play to our international fans. We would love to release an album over the next couple of years.

And last of all why should people come and see you?

People should come and see us at one of our shows because we make every show unique and personal. We play a range of tracks spanning over 60 years, so we cater for the whole audience, playing songs that everyone loves. As well as integrating a few original tracks into the set.

We always leave the stage with people wanting more and everyone has an amazing time at our shows.

Thanks sRs.

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Weddings With distinction

By Ritchie Coatsworth Photography

www.weddingswithdistinction.co.uk Telephone: 07963 635 568 Email: hello@weddingswithdistinction.co.uk www.facebook.com/ritchiecoatsworthphotography

Years gone by...

Send us your old photos of places & people from years gone by and we will publish them.

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Former miner Tommy Carter poses proudly with one of his goats on his allotment.

Photo by Karl Utley.

Stanley Crook family The Jobson’s

Local miner’s proudly display their

The top end of Alma Terrace (date

unknown) .

banner.

taken in 1991.

community Bill & Ann Utley both served the Club for (literally) when they ran Billy Row great times. nearly a decade and had some

Local Football Fixtures Tow Law Town AFC The Addison Chartered Surveyors Stadium, Ironworks Road, Tow Law, County Durham, DL13 4EQ Tel: 01388 731 433 Saturday 19th December 2015 (A) Billingham Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 9th January 2016 (A) Billingham Synthonia Northern League Division 2

Saturday 30th January 2016 (A) Heaton Stannington Northern League Division 2

Saturday 26th December 2015 (H) Willington Northern League Division 2

Saturday 16th January 2016 (A) Whickham Northern League Division 2

Saturday 6th February 2016 (H) Alnwick Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 2nd January 2016 (A) Ryhope CW Northern League Division 2

Saturday 23rd January 2016 (A) Northallerton Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 13th February 2016 (H) Hebburn Town Northern League Division 2

Crook Town AFC The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground, West Road, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9PW Tel: 01388 762 959 Saturday 19th December 2015 (H) Darlington RA Northern League Division 2

Saturday 9th January 2016 (A) Heaton Stannington Northern League Division 2

Saturday 6th February 2016 (A) Billingham Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 26th December 2015 (H) Whickham Northern League Division 2

Saturday 16th January 2016 (H) Alnwick Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 13th February 2016 (H) Willington Northern League Division 2

Saturday 2nd January 2016 (A) Northallerton Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 30th January 2016 (A) Birtley Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 20th February 2016 (A) Ryhope CW Northern League Division 2

Willington AFC Hall Lane, Willington, County Durham, DL15 0QG Tel: 01388 745 912

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Saturday 19th December 2015 (A) Chester-Le-Street Northern League Division 2

Saturday 9th January 2016 (H) Thornaby Northern League Division 2

Saturday 6th February 2016 (A) Esh Winning Northern League Division 2

Saturday 26th December 2015 (A) Tow Law Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 16th January 2016 (A) South Shields Northern League Division 2

Saturday 13th February 2016 (A) Crook Town Northern League Division 2

Saturday 2nd January 2016 (H) Darlington RA Northern League Division 2

Saturday 23rd January 2016 (H) Easington Colliery Northern League Division 2

Saturday 20th February 2016 (H) Billingham Town Northern League Division 2

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Wedding Fayre Sunday 31st January 2016 11am till 3pm Helme Park Hall

FREE

Admission

Come & meet lots of fantastic local wedding suppliers for all of your wedding needs in the beautiful surroundings of the wonderful Helme Park Hall Hotel.

Set in the picturesque hills of Weardale, Helme Park Hall Hotel provides the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony & reception.

Win a fantastic Sunday Lunch for 2 people at Helme Park Hall.

Helme Park Hall Hotel, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4NW

We can design and print everything that you need to kick start your business into 2016.

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Sarah’s Mystical Tarot 118 Dan’s Castle, Tow Law, County Durham, DL13 4AZ

Psychic Tarot and Spirit Readings • Personal One to One Readings • Home Visits • Telephone Readings call or text on 07491116957 or email sarah@sarahsmysticaltarot.co.uk www.sarahsmysticaltarot.co.uk sarahsmysticaltarot

Party Perfect NorthEast The Perfect Party Specialists

Here at Party Perfect North East we strive to make your event perfect! and we have everything here under one roof.

We stock everything from Table centrepieces and chair covers to children’s party bags, entertainers and bouncy castles. Package deals are also available.

• Facepainting • Sweets & Sweet Carts • Children’s Parties • Baloons & Cakes Email: partyperfectne@outlook.com Telephone or text: 07794 262 012

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Willington man launches charity to help make a difference to others.

Willington man Shane Dent has launched his own charity, “Help make a Difference” in order to try and raise money to help others that are in need.

Shane will be raising money by selling “Help make a Difference” wrist bands and t shirts as well as auctioning various donated items. So far this has included a pair of boxing gloves signed by former world champion David Haye. Shane has already made a donation to a little boy who is suffering from leukaemia.

Wrist bands are available priced at £2 each.

To find out more about what Shane is trying to achieve visit www.helpmakeadifference.co.uk or make a donation at www.gofundme.com/fundingadifference

If you are looking for someone to talk to, if you’re feeling down or alone don’t hesitate to get in touch with Shane, who is available for confidential chats at shane@helpmakeadifference.co.uk Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts.

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