A Planning application has been made by Punch Taverns Plc for 5 four bedroom houses to the rear of the Glendenning Pub.
If you wish to inspect the application in detail the application reference is
DM 17 01163 FPA
Link to planning portal search
Woodland Wonders
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
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
Colour you Life provides access to activities for the improvement
of mental health and the development of emotional resilience.
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.
If you have any comments please use the form below.
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.
CHD letter SKM_C224e17013011490 (1)
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.
If you have any questions please use the contacts form below.
Christmas Service
Come and join us for a Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols at 6 pm on Sunday 18th December.
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.
Village Centre project update
A lot of progress has been made on the Village Centre project in recent weeks, SouthernGreen (the Landscape consultants) have produced the design proposals and landscape details and they are currently compiling the tender documents. The Parish Council have secured £33,000 of additional outside funding for the project. The pre-tender estimates are on target and the tenders will be returned at Christmas time with work hopefully starting in January. Visit the the Village Centre page to see some of the design sketches and download the master plan.
Closure of Wallnook Bridge
Durham County Council release the following press release on 8th August.
“Wallnook Bridge, over the River Browney near Langley Park, closed to vehicular traffic in March 2013 but remained open for use by pedestrians and horse riders.
However the structure’s condition has now deteriorated further and we are to close it to all traffic in the interests of public safety.
Signs will advise pedestrians and horse riders of alternative routes where possible.
Short diversion routes are already in place for vehicles.
Letters advising of the full closure have been sent to residents living close to the bridge.
Committed to new crossing
We are committed to providing a new crossing over the River Browney at Wallnook subject to funding being obtained.
Options for a new crossing are being considered.
Brian Buckley, our strategic highways manager, said: “The bridge is being closed in the interests of public safety and people will not be able to cross it on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
“We are working to provide a crossing at this point in the long term and thank people for their patience in the meantime.”
Tai Chi & Qigong @ Cooper Hall
Tai Chi & Qigong is a gentle martial art suitable for all ages and abilities .
Classes are every Monday 1-30 2-30 at Cooper Hall we are in the playgroup room . We have a group at present with 14 learners who enjoy learning different styles of Tai Chi .
Cost is £4 per session
We welcome new learners . The group is well established we have been at Cooper Hall for over 6 yrs .
Go to the Whats on page for more details or follow the link below.
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