Looking ahead on the Chester-le-Street event calendar an Activity Week is to take place from Monday 20th August through to Fri 24th 2012. Following on from the recent success of the event in 2011 Police Community Support Officers Adrian Richards and Christine Taylor have been instrumental in organising this years event in conjunction with the…
Despite the cold wintry conditions on Saturday, parishioners and members of the public attended a Christmas Carol Service at Chester-le-Street Civic Heart. All denominations of churchgoers attended the open air service to relate to the true meaning of Christmas through carols and prayers. The service which lasted for thirty minutes took place under the Christmas…
Vice Chair of Durham County Council, Councillor Linda Marshall accompanied by her mum Beatrice Pearson officially switched on the Chester-le-Street Christmas Tree lights on Friday evening. Other councillors and officials along with pantomime characters from Actonepanto, Santa Claus and members of the public attended the ceremony. Councillor Beaty Bainbridge who organised the event said, “I…
A special presentation took place for Chester-le-Street Sea Cadets at the Riverside Park last week. From funding presented to them by Councillor Allan Bainbridge a few weeks ago twelve cadets were able to attend the Offshore Week and on their return took part in a presentation which was attended by invited guests and parents. The…
Sunshine over the weekend attracted many to the Family Fun Day held at Glens Park South Pelaw on Saturday. Apart from enjoying the rough and tumble of a large bouncy castle children were treated to free ice cream and were encouraged to participate in healthy eating options by eating fruit. Many children enjoyed…
A road improvement scheme being carried out by Durham County Council in Chester-le-Street began this weekend. Motorists are being urged to take extra care during the works programme which could lead to some delays. Dave Wilcox, strategic highways manager said: “We need to carry out these essential carriageway works in Front Street and we will…
Green flag first for Chester-le-Street and other towns. A prestigious national awards scheme recognises Durham County Council as having the most environmentally friendly cemeteries in the country.In addition the number of parks, open spaces and countryside sites awarded Green Flag status in the county this year has risen to 15, that’s five more than last…
Park View school in Chester-le-Street – briefly the Deanery and still affectionately known as Chester Grammar – is celebrating its centenary year. There have been numerous activities to date that will culminate in a final reunion and celebratory dinner in the autumn. A ‘dress rehearsal’ of sorts took place at the school in June when…
A County Durham golf club which faced the prospect of closure looks set to stay on course for a bright future thanks to successful negotiations between the council and the club itself. Roseberry Grange Golf Club near Chester-le-Street has been at the centre of a public consultation exercise by Durham County Council. The consultation was…
A group that represents people with learning disabilities is going on the road – and is inviting residents to get on board. The Making it Happen group now holds its regular meetings at different locations around County Durham. The group, which includes representatives from Durham County Council, NHS County Durham, voluntary organisations, service-users and carers,…
