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WATCHING BBC iPLAYER? 

YOU NOW NEED A TV LICENCE 

If you’re a fan of EastEnders or the Great British Bakeoff, 

then watching an episode online is about to get a whole 

load more costly. It’s now illegal to use the BBC iPlayer 

catch-up service without paying for a TV licence – but are 

you prepared? 

Before September, it was perfectly legal to watch anything 

on BBC iPlayer on your laptop or smartphone without a 

license – in fact, you only needed a TV license to watch 

live television. 

Now, in a bid to generate additional income for the 

BBC, the TV Licensing authority has closed the loophole, 

meaning anybody who chooses to access content from 

iPlayer demand will be expected to have a TV licence, which 

currently costs £145.50 per year. 

Anybody who uses the service without a license will be 

breaking the law, and could risk prosecution and even a 

fine of up to £1,000 – expensive for a single episode of 

Top Gear! 

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Classroom Strategies KS1/2/3 

A group intervention - inference training 

Professional development for staff 

Improving reading comprehension 

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issuing passwords or individual accounts for every licence 

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This means that you could receive a letter or even a visit 

from an enquiry officer if you are believed to have been 

watching television without a license. 

Some people – such as the blind, the elderly and those 

with black and white televisions - are eligible for a free or 

discounted licence, but the vast majority are still expected 

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Following the success of last year’s event, families 

can get involved in exciting activities and see 

demonstrations from real life local superheroes. 

Hosted by Ron Hogg, the Durham Police, Crime 

and Victims’ Commissioner, the event is free, 

with free parking, and will be held on Saturday 

29 October 2016 at Locomotion, The National 

Railway Museum in Shildon from 10am – 3pm. 

It will showcase and raise awareness of all the good 

work that is happening in our local communities. 

Come and see the emergency services, including 

the police (and the Police Interceptors), fire 

service, mountain rescue and many other local 

organisations and groups. 

Activities and demonstrations include dog 

displays, Crime Scene Investigation activities, 

a children’s treasure hunt, a Halloween and 

superhero fancy dress competition, police dogs 

Jet & Ben, competitions and much more. 

No need to book, just turn up on the day (either 

with, or without, fancy dress!) 

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Napoleonic treasure trove 

Conquering Europe was very much a family affair 

for Napoleon Bonaparte. While he himself had the 

impressive titles of Emperor of the French and King of 

Italy at the height of his power in the early 19th century, 

he also placed a brother, Joseph, on the Spanish throne 

and made another, Louis, King of Holland. And then there 

was Napoleon’s notorious younger sister, Pauline. All 

four of these Bonapartes are depicted in exhibits at the 

Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. 

Walk through the museum and you’ll struggle to miss 

its most impressive depiction of the Emperor himself: 

a portrait, commissioned in 1812, of Napoleon in his 

coronation robes. The Emperor holds a sceptre in one 

hand, while prominent on the robes are symbols of the 

gold bee, as commonly worn by the old kings of France. 

There’s also a similarly imposing portrait of Napoleon 

III, the first Napoleon’s nephew who would become 

Emperor of the French much later in the century. 

But anyway, let’s return to the period of the original 

Napoleonic Wars – and more specifically, the museum’s 

portrait of Joseph Bonaparte as King of Spain. While 

the portrait, dating from 1811, unsurprisingly serves as 

a piece of propaganda, it was especially needed in the 

case of Joseph, whose rule of Spain was, in a word, inept. 

Napoleon’s forces never managed to entirely conquer 

the country – and Joseph, who originally took the Spanish 

throne in 1808, eventually abdicated in 1813. 

Similarly unsuccessful was Louis in Holland, where he 

reigned from 1806 until 1810. While Louis gained a 

degree of respect from his subjects, his tendency to act 

in Dutch interests rather than Napoleon’s saw Louis 

increasingly lose favour with his brother – who, following 

Louis’ abdication, annexed the Netherlands to France. 

Today, the museum has a Louis bust, dating from 1810, 

on display – and Louis also fathered who would, over 

three decades after the first Napoleon’s death, become 

Napoleon III… 

Unlike Napoleon, Joseph and Louis, the Bonaparte sister 

Pauline would never rule a country. However, the onetime 

Duchess of Guastalla, two 1810 busts of which 

appear in the museum, certainly developed something of 

a reputation, due to her forward and provocative nature. 

The museum displays a Louise-Marie-Jeanne Mauduit 

portrait of Pauline, made when the subject was in her 

mid-twenties. Amusingly, Pauline here comes across as far 

more wholesome than she actually was. A great example 

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Well done everyone who participated in last 

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Running should be as easy as putting one 

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Look straight ahead of you, about 30 to 40 metres 

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Your shoulders should be back and down. Keep 

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Must Do Garden Tasks For October 

Watering - Should it turn into an Indian summer, 

remember to keep watering thoroughly once 

or twice a week rather than little and often. 

Containers and hanging baskets need watering 

every day. 

For recently planted large shrubs or trees, leave 

a hose trickling around the base for an hour. The 

same goes for established plants in dry periods - 

camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas 

will abort next season’s flowers if they get too dry. 

Ensure trees or shrubs planted in the last couple 

of years on lawns or in areas of rough grass have a 

circle of clear earth around them - this MUST be 

kept clear or grass will prevent essential moisture 

getting through. Mulching with bark or compost 

will help. 

Planting - With the ideal planting conditions of 

autumn (warm moist soil), now is the time to 

plant container grown shrubs, trees, fruit bushes, 

perennials and bulbs. The key to successful 

planting is to water in well. Soak the rootball 

in a bucket until no air bubbles come to the 

surface, dig the planting hole, fill with water 

and allow to drain away. Place the plant in 

the hole, fill with soil, firm gently and water well 

with a watering can - this will give the plant a huge 

advantage over one planted with a dry rootball in a 

dry hole and watered only on the surface. 

Dig clay soil - If your soil is heavy clay, start 

digging it over now - add plenty of organic matter 

to improve the quality and pea shingle to improve 

the drainage. It can be left in a pretty rough state 

over the winter when the cold will break the lumps 

down, making spring planting easier! 

Start your Compost - Get your compost going 

by buying a compost bin or building a partially 

enclosed and easily accessible area for a heap. It 

is essential to replace the goodness in soil and 

autumn produces quantities of garden waste that 

will add invaluable organic richness back into your 

soil next spring. 

Clear garden debris - Keep weeding; most 

perennial weeds are susceptible to weedkiller 

this month and systemic weedkillers will carry 

on working throughout the winter. Also clear any 

debris and diseased material from your garden. 

Pests and diseases that overwinter in your garden 

will reappear next spring with a vengeance so get 

rid of them now. Burn diseased material and put 

the rest of your garden rubbish (apart from woody 

stems) in the compost. 

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Our monthly report on Darlington 1883 from Ray Simpson, Communications and Media Manager 

Darlington Football Club have made a great start to the 

season, much to the encouragement of their supporters. 

The Quakers, playing in the Vanarama National 

League North, have won seven and drawn two of 

their eleven league games so far, to put them in 

fourth place in the table, just a point behind leaders 

Fylde and Kidderminster. 

They’ve already played a quarter of their league 

games, but now their hectic schedule eases off, and 

they have no more midweek games until nearer 

Christmas. 

Manager Martin Gray said; “The players are due 

plenty of credit, because they have put so much 

effort into the season so far. They have travelled 

some long distances, and come away with victories – 

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Jersey Boys - 9 th & 10 th December 

Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four 

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New Year’s Eve 

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Baked aromatic ginger glazed ham 

Locally sourced turkey with chipolata sausages 

Whole poached dressed sea trout 

Roasted maris pipers in garlic and thyme 

Jacket potato wedges w/melting cheese & spring onion 

Buttered new potatoes with parsley & sea salt 

Selection of seasonal salads (3) 

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Bexbrides 

Bex is an award winning dressmaker and her quirky 

boutique studio clearly shows her eye for design 

and beautiful gowns and accessories. She offers 

brand new gowns to order or off the peg. Also 

a selection of designer samples and preloved . In 

addition to her range of original vintage gowns. Of 

course if you wish you can have a gown made to 

measure. Bex and her team operate a one to one 

appointment system so you can try the gowns in 

privacy with your family and friends. If this wasn't 

enough she also offers what is well known to be 

the best selection of bridal accesories in the north 

east. She and her team look forward to assuring 

you find your dream dress. 

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Bex's Bazaar 

Bex also offers a huge choice of vintage and 

brand new evening and day wear. Her selection 

of vintage clothing and jewellery is simply 

beautiful and amazingly affordably priced. To 

compliment the vintage and pre loved items 

she offers a fabulous range of brand new prom 

and evening dresses that are simply stunning. 

Absolutely perfect for that Christmas party or 

charity ball. Bex also has a fabulous selection of 

scarves and shoes and handbags. 

Just ring or text Bex on 07801 443931 to make an 

appointment, she and her team will also endeavor 

to accommodate walk in clients whenever possible, 

so if you are in the area feel free to pop in and 

say hi. 

Hats in the Attic 

Hats in the Attic, is a small boutique based in 

Hurworth near Darlington. Featured inside ‘Bex 

Brides’ at Hurworth Grange, they stock fine hats, 

fascinators and occasion wear including an elegant 

selection to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. 

Whether you are attending a wedding, the races 

or a formal event, they have what you need. The 

hats and fascinators are from a range of suppliers 

from larger companies to individual, local and 

British designers. There are many styles on offer 

incorporating classic wedding styles, modern 

variations on these and vintage inspired. 

The Wardrobe Fairy 

The Wardrobe Fairy, also based at Hurworth 

Grange, is a service that turns your unwanted 

clothes, shoes and accessories into money in your 

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worn, to pre-loved. All that we ask is that the items 

are in clean and wearable condition. We also take 

in evening and occasion wear such as mother of 

the bride on a 50/50 sale or return basis. We are 

currently desiring Autumn and Winter stock! So 

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Colin Fyfe, Chief Executive, 

Darlington Building Society 

PIN-PRICK MENINGITIS TEST COULD 

BE AVAILABLE WITHIN FIVE YEARS. 

A test has been developed that could help to 

diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in 

minutes. If made available through the NHS, this test 

would significantly reduce the time taken to diagnose 

the disease and minimise the risk of misdiagnosis. 

The new test, developed by a team at Imperial 

College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid 

diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made 

available through the NHS, it could allow treatment 

to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and 

reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects. 

The signs and symptoms of meningitis are notoriously 

difficult to diagnose, and can be dismissed as a cold 

or flu. Many young children presenting the early 

symptoms of the disease are initially sent home, 

before being rushed back to hospital a few hours 

later as their condition rapidly deteriorates. 

Currently, doctors grow bacteria in a sample of blood, 

in a process which can take up to 48 hours. 

Responding to the news, Liz Brown, CEO at 

Meningitis Now said: 

“A delay in life-saving treatment for bacterial 

meningitis can be a matter of life or death. We 

welcome this significant progress in the development 

of a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis. 

“We would however, continue to advise people to 

know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and 

to seek immediate medical attention if they have 

any concerns”. 

The study led by Professor Michael Levin has shown 

that a bacterial infection can be distinguished from 

other causes of fever, such as a viral infection, using 

a pattern of genes that are switched on or off in 

response to an infection. 

A larger project will now begin to develop these 

findings into a pin-prick diagnostic test, which 

Professor Levin believes could be available through 

the NHS within five years. 

For support and advice on meningitis call the 

Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388. 

For more information or to donate visit the website 

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About Meningitis Now 

Meningitis Now is the founder of the meningitis 

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With 30 years’ experience, we are working towards 

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meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they 

need to rebuild their lives. 

Meningitis Now fights the disease on all fronts. 

At Darlington Building Society we like to engage with 

customers of all ages and with our popular Darly the 

train colouring books and activities within local schools 

we aim to get children hooked on saving and managing 

their money from an early age. 

We are aware of our responsibilities as a local, mutual 

society to help children and young people to learn to 

save, manage money and budget from an early age. 

This personal engagement with local schools has built 

strong relationships and led to initiatives such as the 

one at The King James I Academy in Bishop Auckland, 

which launched its own building society thanks to a 

unique partnership with the Darlington Building Society. 

The Academy Building Society is open twice a week 

during lunch times and will be overseen by a group 

of students who have received training from Darlington 

Building Society to manage and run their own 

mini-branch. 

Instilling the value of money into children is crucial 

in helping them to grow into financially astute adults. 

Encouraging a young person to save some of their 

pocket money to buy those coveted trainers or the 

latest smartphone is equally valuable, and again a 

lesson that will stand them in good stead for the rest 

of their lives. 

The easiest way to get into the savings habit is to set 

things up so that you automatically add a little bit each 

month. That way you won’t have to remember to make 

the payment and you won’t be tempted to skip a month 

if those new shoes that you don’t really need jump out 

of the shop window! 

There are a myriad of savings products available, with 

instant access accounts, ISAs, fixed term, fixed rate 

and many more. Deciding which is the best account 

for you will depend on your circumstances, most 

importantly how much money you can afford to put 

aside, and if you will need to access it immediately at 

any time. 

Rates and accessibility are usually at the top of the list 

when choosing a savings account but there are other 

considerations that are important to some customers. 

Saving with a mutual, like Darlington Building Society, 

not only benefits the customer but it can support 

the local community in ways that you may not have 

thought of. Savings fund the mortgages on offer, 

enabling local people to get onto or climb the housing 

ladder. Mutuals, and this is key to Darlington Building 

Society, also donate to local good causes, charities and 

organisations. 

Mutuals also offer a far more personal and customerfocussed 

experience and that is a significant advantage 

to many customers. Talking to an adviser who can 

explain simply and easily all the different products 

available will break through the jargon and help you 

make an informed decision on the best savings regime 

for you 

The bottom line is; saving money is very important and 

the sooner you start the better. If saving hard-earned 

paper round wages for a new bike leads to putting a 

regular sum aside to buy your first home then it is a 

lesson well learned. 

Colin Fyfe, Chief Executive. 

Darlington Building Society 




Places to go. 

Poole, Dorset 

For several years we had a booking clerk at Chester-le-Street 

by the name of David Poole and I took him once to his 

ancestral town for an event at Bournemouth University, which 

despite the name is mostly located in adjoining Poole. As I 

recall, we returned by car through the night – not as good as the 

railway. By train from the north east, it is possible to go direct 

via Birmingham to Southampton Central or Bournemouth, and 

take another train into Poole. Alternatively, it is often faster 

and cheaper to travel via London, into King’s Cross and out of 

Waterloo with South West Trains into Poole. 

12th. Nowadays the RNLI builds its own lifeboats since the few 

boatbuilders that survive are mostly building pleasure craft. A 

modern lifeboat is more akin to a warship than a pleasure craft 

and finding no suitable boatbuilders for its modern designs, the 

RNLI has taken to building them itself. 

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On Monday 31st October for halloween, 

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Employment Round Up 

Should bad employee handbooks and policing 

staff go into HR Room 101? 

At a recent gathering of HR professionals, the unheard of was 

heard! Abandon staff handbooks, tear up your rules and policies 

and allow staff more freedoms. Hummm… all very well and in 

ideal world it would be great wouldn’t it to think everyone 

will respect that freedom, but perhaps I’m too long in the tooth 

and have seen too much of life to be convinced this is the 

way forward. 

How I ask, would you defend a disciplinary sanction without 

referencing the procedure or even defining what constitutes 

misconduct? And how about redundancy selection if no one 

knows the criteria and how it would be applied? My generation, 

are becoming increasingly marginalized by the emergence of 

new and alternative HR models that are less prescriptive in 

approach, and that’s fine; we need new ideas, concepts, and 

professionals. I wholeheartedly sign up to the idea productivity 

must be inspired, not forced and employers must motivate their 

workforce to ensure quality output, not force them to work by 

imposing strict rules and working hours while breathing down 

their necks. 

But okay, I’m still biased and think HR still has a role to play in 

the modern workplace, if only to provide advice and guidance 

on the more bizarre cases that distract managers from the job 

in hand. 

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I travelled again to Poole in September and travelled via 

London, arriving in Poole mid-afternoon with a First Class 

Advance ticket from Clapham Junction (with Annual Gold Card 

discount) following a visit to Southern Railway which has been 

hit by troubles recently. Poole station only has two platforms 

and not much cover and has been subject to development 

plans for years, but it is central and has a level crossing 

nearby which bisects the High Street which is quite unusual. I 

can only think of one other town, Paignton in Devon, which has 

a similar arrangement. 

Poole is the headquarters of the RNLI, the Lifeboats charity, 

and they have a well-equipped training facility with a 60 room 

hotel attached. This is for training lifeboat crews throughout 

the country, but, if not all rooms are required, the general public 

can book in to the Training College and enjoy what is now the 

#1 hotel in Poole on TripAdvisor. The bedrooms all have a view 

of the harbour and a proper study area as well as a bedroom, 

and for reasonable rates too. And what other hotel invites you 

to board a lifeboat simulator and head off into the waves from 

Dover Harbour to see a ship on fire in the busy shipping lanes? I 

was holding on tight until I realised there was no need… 

The photograph shows some of the RNLI training dinghies and 

on the right is the new Shannon Class lifeboat constructed in 

Poole for Amble in Northumberland. It is being prepared for its 

voyage to its new home, and is due to arrive in Amble on October 

Poole is a busy port town with ships sailing to France and 

to the Channel Islands, as well as pleasure boats sailing t 

o local islands, one of which is Brownsea Island. 

Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell, a war hero 

from the Boer War, wanted to test his ideas for the book 

Scouting for Boys. Boys from different social backgrounds 

participated from 1 to 8 August 1907 in activities around 

camping, observation, woodcraft, chivalry, lifesaving and 

patriotism. Recognised as the world’s first Scout camp, the event 

is regarded as the real origin of the worldwide Scout movement. 

As a result, the local scout troops are the oldest established in 

the country. 

Poole also boasts one of the most expensive housing areas in the 

UK. Sandbanks was developed from holiday bungalows which 

were demolished and replaced with mansions for millionaires. 

There are many pubs and restaurants in the Old Town area, 

mostly with a nautical theme. Certainly one of the more 

interesting towns on the south coast. 

Alex Nelson Stationmaster, 

Chester-Le-Street & Eaglescliffe 

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Healthwatch Darlington helps 

people get the best out of their local 

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tomorrow. We are independent from the 

services you use and give you the 

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and improve local services. 

Information and Signposting 

Healthy New Towns 

Darlington was named as one of 10 Healthy 

New Town (HNT) sites earlier this year. 

The project aims to encourage local 

authorities, developers and the NHS to 

work more closely together, to look at how 

health and care services are provided and 

aim to create a virtual hub of help and 

support. The outcome of all of these 

people working together will be to improve 

the general health and wellbeing of the 

local population. 

Healthwatch Darlington have received 

comments from the public in relation to 

waiting times for appointments and 

referrals to specialist appointments. Some 

individuals told us that appointment times 

with their GP had felt rushed due to delays 

in the practice and this left them feeling 

less important. 

More information on Healthy New Towns 

can be found at... 

https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/inn 

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Would it help you, if you were able to 

access an appointment virtually? Would a 

local hub in your area improve the access 

into services for you? 

You can be involved in shaping local 

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our charity and your workplace. Would 

you be interested in becoming the 

Workplace Champion for your Business? 

We tell services about your feedback and 

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Does your workplace have a communal 

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experiences when you’re taking a break 

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Life’s Better when you’re Dancing! 

But don’t just take our word for it... come along and try for yourself! 

One of the best things about dancing is that whilst 

you’re having fun moving to music and meeting 

people, you’re getting all the health benefits of a 

good workout too. Regular dancing is great for 

helping you lose weight, maintaining strong bones, 

improving posture and muscle strength, increasing 

balance and co-ordination and beating stress. 


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New vehicle graphics carried out by the 

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Skipbridge Signs offer a top quality service in 

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Taking the first step to finding the right dance class 

for you can be one of the hardest, so it’s important 

to check that your prospective teacher is qualified 

with a recognised Dance Society, such as the IDTA 

(International Dance Teachers Association) in the 

dance style that you would like to learn. 

Richardson’s Dance Studio has been established 

in Bishop Auckland for more than 26 Years and 

running classes in Darlington for nearly Ten years. 

Gary and Sue Richardson (FIDTA) who run the 

Studio love to dance and prides themselves on 

bringing the ‘Joy of Dance’ to a great many people, 

whether it’s for Fun, Fitness or for those wishing to 

take a little more seriously. 

dance studio 

Welcome to the home of the North East of England’s finest Dance Studios. 

Our NEW Adults ‘Strictly’ Ballroom and Latin Social Dance Classes in 

Darlington will be starting on the 2nd and 3rd of November. 

Tuesday 2nd November 6.30 – 7.30pm 

at the Harrowgate Hill Club, Salters 

Lane North, Darlington, DL1 3DT 

Thursday 3rd November 8.00 0 9.00pm 

at the Rolling Mills Club, Longfield Road, 

Darlington, DL3 0HX 

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! 

Or for more information call 

Gary or Sue at the Studio: 

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Got an event coming up? Let us know and we’ll help spread the news. email details of your event to: 

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The Glasshouse Restaurant at Darlington College 

As well as our regular Autumn dishes, don’t miss out on our 

special themed lunch and dinner themed menus: 

Lunch Menu – Celebrating Diwali (31st October – 4th 

November) Come along and try our range of Indian cuisine 

Themed Dinner – East Coast American cuisine (Wednesday 5th 

October from 6.30pm) 

Great food at fantastic prices! 

Contact 01325 503192 to book or for further details about the 

menus, or email bookings@darlington.ac.uk 

What’s on at Foxglove Covert 

Find us at Catrick Garrison, access is via Cambri Lines front 

gate. 

Adults will need photographic ID as entry is through the 

barracks. Use DL9 39Z in your Sat Nav. 

Bird Box Building Monday 24th October 2016 

10am – 12noon 

A walk around the reserve to look at some of our nest boxes 

and to discuss how they have been used, then followed by 

building bird boxes to take home! Suggested donation is £2.50 

per participant plus £3.50 per box built to cover the cost of 

materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking 

advised. 

Halloween Wednesday 26th October 2016 

10:30am – 12:30pm 

Join us for a spooky morning filled with arts and crafts activities. 

There will be a £5 charge per child for this event to cover the 

cost of materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking advised. 

Eco Club – Winter is Coming Saturday 29th October 2016 

10.30am – 12.30pm 

We wear extra hats and coats during the winter and if it rains 

we use rain coats and wellies and umbrellas. 

How do plants and animals survive the winter? 

Suggested donation is £2.00 per child. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. Booking advised. 

The Forum Music Centre/Film Club 

Contact 01325 363235 for further information. 

Oct. 1st Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Carl Hutchinson & Sean 

Percival 

7th RnB Club: Erja Lyytinen Band 

8th Ultimate Bowie *SOLD OUT* 

14th Chantel McGregor 

21st The Clashed 

23rd OXJAM Music Festival 

28th The Skapones 

Bondgate Players are pleased to present their Autumn 2016 

production: A Kick in the Baubles (An adult comedy by 

Gordon Steele) 

TICKETS NOW ON SALE £10.00 | CONCESSION £7.00 

Wed 9th, Thurs 10th & Sat 12th November 

Venue: Cleveland Bridge Social Club, Neasham Road, Darington 

DL1 

For further information visit our Facebook Page Bondgate 

Players - Darlington .Tickets available from members or by 

calling 07761 98674 or online via the Facebook Page (PayPal 

account required) 

October 1st Middleton St George Community Centre 

Food Market & 5th November 10am till 2pm 

October 15th National Childrens Trust. Nearly new baby & 

child goods sale Bondgate Street Methodist Church Darlington 

11-1. 

Head of Steam Railway Museum North Road Darlington 

Sensory Rhyme time session pre school age Every Friday 

9.30am 

Halloween at Head of Steam 

Sunday, October 23 at 11:00am 

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum in Darlington, Co 

Durham. 

The 56 (Jabberwocky Market) 

Saturday, October 1st at 8:30pm 

Liddiard Theatre 

Polar Hall School 

Halloween themed afternoon tea! 

Sunday, October 30 at 12:30am 

The Mustard Tree in Hurworth 

Ticket price is 

£15.00 per adult 

£10.00 per child 

Under 2’s come free (although must sit on a lap & will not 

receive an afternoon tea) 

Hurworth Grange 

Saturday 8th October 

The Mersey Legends 

Tickets £15 including Pie & Peas 

Available from Bar or Office 

Contact 01325 720840 

Oxjam Darlo is back 

Sunday 23rd October across 10 venues with 50+ bands. 

Tickets available at www.oxjamdarlo.com 

A Family Run 

Business 

Specialising In Sliding 

Wardrobes Since 1978 

Made to measure | Sliding Wardrobes 

Hinged Wardrobes | Luxury fitted bedroom furniture 

Available in a large selection of colours and styles 

www.bedroomimage.co.uk 

STUDIOS 

24 Cockerton Green Darlington 

DL3 9EU 01325 464 100 

361 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough 

TS5 6AB 01642 823 003 

Elswick Rd, Washington, 

NE37 1LH 0191 417 9174 

UNITED TAXIS 

United Taxis are currently 

searching for anyone wanting to 

become a Taxi Driver. 

No Experience required we would 

guide you through the process 

when applying for your Taxi Badge. 

All applicants will be subject to a 

CRB criminal check. 

PCV DRIVERS REQUIRED To 

operate sixteen seated minibuses 

for private hire bookings Airport 

journeys and school contracts. 

DRIVER VACANCIES 

All applicants will be expected 

to work Days and Night shifts 

and would be expected to work 

unsociable hours when required. 

All applicants must be over 25 

and hold a full UK driving license. 

INTERESTED? 

Please email Paul or John at: 

unitedtaxis100@btconnect.com 

Or call us on: 

01325 282855 | 01325 381999 

leaving your contact details 



K & C Security Services Limited 

24 Hour Security Services | Manned Guarding | Key Holding | Alarm Response | Valet Service 

This is where K & C Security Services Limited 

started. We provide professional licensed guards 

to cover the areas of security services that are 

mentioned, manned guarding, alarm response, key 

holding and valet services. Having worked within 

the Security Industry for over 25 years, our 

expertise is of a very high standard. 

Domestic Cleaning | Spring Cleaning | End of Tenancy Cleaning | Office Cleaning | After Party Cleaning 

We provide excellent domestic cleaning either weekly, 

fortnightly, third weekly or monthly, offering an 

affordable and flexible service to suit each individuals 

requirements and budgets. Spring Cleaning - A spring 

clean includes the same thorough and reliable service 

provided by our regular clean, including some extras. 

End of Tenancy Cleaning - Making sure your home is 

spotless and ready for inspection when leaving your 

property. Office Cleaning - tailor make a cleaning 

schedule for your business, giving you free time to 

concentrate on other things. 

Call today on: 

07702 017370 

For more information visit: 

www.kcsecurityserviceslimited.co.uk 

Or email us: 

info@kcsecurityserviceslimited.com 

Forsyth House, 20 Woodland Road, Darlington, 

United Kingdom, DL3 7PL

COMPETITIONS

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