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Woodland Wonders

Little Wonders Activities

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Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire

When?
Tuesday 29th August 10-12.0
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer

The activities are led by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

For further information or to book contact Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Woodland Wonders

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Witton Dene Holiday Club

Monday 14th –Friday 18th August          10 am -3 pm

Free
Donations welcome

These activities are aimed at 6-10 years Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife and creepy crawlies
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
The activities are led by a Level 3 Forest school qualified facilitator

 

For further information or to book contact Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert,                                                                             DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

 

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Creative Writing Course

Starting 27th April 2017, Thursdays 10- 12 noon

Fun, friendly and informal sessions led by Steve Urwin for anyone who ever wanted to write creatively, but didn’t know where to start.
Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church, Coach Lane, Wit-ton Gilbert, Durham. DH7 6SX

Booking Essential

First 10 weeks are free subject to registration

To book a place contact:
Gillie on 07508471522 or 0191 3711387
Email: breathingspacedurham@gmail.com

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Colour you Life provides access to activities for the improvement
of mental health and the development of emotional resilience.

 

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Village Centre: work in progress

The project is progressing very well, with works currently slightly ahead of programme and within budget. This phase is due to be complete at the end of May. We hope that residents are not too inconvenienced by site operations.

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Work to commence on the village centre project

Following a detailed tender process just before Christmas, Landscaping contractor RHD Construction is to be awarded the contract and will be starting some preliminary works within the next couple of weeks.

These  works will consist of some alterations to the trees and shrubs behind the McColls shop. This work will be carried out in advance of the main contract to avoid disturbing birds during the nesting season. The following letter will be posted to adjacent properties in the next few days.

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The main contract works will start in mid-March and should take approximately 8 weeks to complete. The contractor is to minimise disruption and maintain access to the shop. Working hours are restricted to 8 am till 6 pm Monday to Friday.

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If you have any questions please use the contacts form below.

Do you remember Keith Skinner?

Recently received contact from Keith Skinner of Chester who spent his childhood in Witton.

“Greetings to all at Witton Gilbert from an 81 year old ex refugee who used to live at Westwood Cottage (now demolished) and Fell House with memories of Shirley Lamb brother Ernie, Margaret Wheelan nee Iredale et al- Langley Park primary & Sacriston Junior Schools and many other happy memories of an idylic childhood.Hope to re visit from home in Chester soon.”

Keith Skinner

Does anyone have any memories from this period? If so add your comment by using the comment form below.