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SEATON VALLEY FUTURES AUTUMN 2015 A BLOOMING SUCCESS! Seaton Valley Garden Competition and Northumbria In Bloom results inside. IN THIS ISSUE: NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN PARTNERSHIP UPDATE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SEATON DELAVAL ARTS CENTRE Welcome to the autumn edition of the Seaton Valley Council newsletter. Summer may have come to a close but it has been filled with many highlights and no more so than seeing Sir Bradley Wiggins leading the Tour of Britain riders as they passed through our community, with huge crowds and the carnival atmosphere that came with it. I was honoured and humbled to be part of the recent New Hartley pit disaster memorial garden dedication ceremony and would recommend all our residents to pay it a visit and remind ourselves of some of the rich The Yellow Jersey at history that we share. Fountainhead Roundabout We have had fantastic results in the Northumberland in Bloom competition and big thanks should go out to all involved. It is pleasing to see the improvements to THE TOUR our villages that have been achieved through our partnership with the County Council and our much improved floral planting programme delivered by OF BRITAIN Hawthorn Nurseries. The Tour Passes Through Seaton Valley We have some great things to look forward to as the nights grow longer and I am particularly excited about the second year of our drive to have Christmas The Tour of Britain Cycle Race passed through Seaton celebrations in each village with more seasonal Valley on 9th September. Over 1,500 people lined the lighting to be designed by our local school children. streets in Seaton Delaval and Seaton Sluice and were Each village will again have their own tree lighting treated to a flash of colour and the sound of gears ceremony with music, chestnuts and Santa may even whirring as the riders and team cars sped towards the make an appearance. We would love as many people end of Stage 4 of the Race. as possible to come along and enjoy what was a great night last year. Spectators in Seaton Delaval were also entertained by Finally I would like to welcome Stephen Stanners to music from the North Tyneside Steel Band. the council after he was elected in the Seghill with Seaton Delaval ward by-election and wish everyone Earlier in the day school children took part in a fun ride a great Christmas and peaceful and prosperous new from Seaton Delaval Hall to the stage finish in Blyth. year. Darren Mullen Chair Seaton Valley Council The first revamped Seaton Valley Garden Competition took place over the summer. Lots of great entries were received and the winners were presented with their awards at the ceremony on the 29th of September. The winners are below: Residents from Hartley Court pick up their 1st Prize award in “Best Display Community” category from councillor Barbara Swinhoe. Garden NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM SUCCESS FOR SEATON VALLEY Seaton Valley villages picked up a range of awards at the Northumbria In Bloom ceremony at Berwick Upon Tweed. Large Village Category Small Town Category Silver - New Hartley Silver Gilt - Bronze - Seghill Seaton Sluice Gold - Old Hartley Gold – Miners’ Cottages, Gold – The Steadings, Silver Gilt – Hester Pit Disaster Caravan Park , Seaton New Hartley in the Seaton Sluice in the Memorial Garden, New Hartley in Sluice in Commercial Residential Communities Residential Communities the Tourist and Visitors Attractions Premises category category category and Country Estates category. Holywell and Seaton Delaval did not enter this year’s competition. We are looking for volunteers for these villages to be able to enter next year. Please contact Seaton Valley Council for further details. VALLEY MOVES - COMMUNITY ACTIVITY For More Info Contact Sam on 01670 622223 GET Seaton Valley Council works in partnership with Active Northumberland to provide a range of activites for young people and adults throughout the valley. Here is a selection of current activites: SOUTH EAST Street Funk Dance - £2 per person Tuesday 5.15pm - 6.00pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre A blend of street dance, hip-hop and pop music. Classes encourage creativity by using props. Just Jhoom - £3 per person Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Multi-Sport- £1 per person Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Tuesday 5.00pm - 6.00pm Astley High School It’s energetic and a great way to keep fit! Inspired by the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. Young people can take part in a range of sports in a fun and welcoming environment. Zumba Gold - £2 per person Play Roadshow - £1 per person Seaton Sluice Community Centre Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.00p m Tuesday 12.30pm - 1.15pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre Dance fitness class that is friendly and fun. Children come together to meet others, be creative and take part in games and acitivities. Young at Heart - £2 per person Archery - £1 per person Wednesday 5.00pm - 6.00pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre Thursday 10.30am - 11.30am Seaton Sluice Community Centre Try your hand at the art of Archery. Our coaches A gentle exercise class for the over 50’s. will teach you all of the necessary skills! VILLAGE PLANS Seaton Valley Council will now commence the delivery of these actions, working with resident and community associations and partners. Council Chair Darren Mullen said “It has been a really worthwhile exercise gathering views and issues from people across the Valley, and helps the Council determine where priority actions are needed. While some actions are achievable fairly quickly, others may take some time and are, in some instances reliant on powers outside of the Council’s control. We will work Following a residents survey, consultation with schools, hard to try and influence other organisations to move community groups and businesses, the 5 village plans forward where appropriate.” have now been published. In addition, a Valley wide plan addressing issues common throughout all villages The documents have been sent to almost 300 residents has been produced. who expressed an interest in the plans, and you can download copies at: The plans contain recommended actions to be taken www.seatonvalleycommunitycouncil.gov.uk or request forward. These actions seek to improve the lives of a hard copy from the Council Offices. residents in Seaton Valley. For further information please contact Graham Bone on 0191 237 9870 or e-mail [email protected] HOLYWELL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Holywell – a great village to live in . .but could be looking at improving the environment in the village improved! and working with the Council and others to lobby for better public transport. This was one of the findings from the Council’s survey earlier this year. Following completion of the Holywell If you would like to get involved in activities to Village Plan, a group of local residents have now improve Holywell village, why not consider joining the established the Holywell Residents Association to try committee? to improve the village for the benefit of everyone who lives there. Please contact Alaine Brown on 07469 622 689 The Association will be seeking to organise events at or email [email protected] Christmas and during the summer and will also be Cllr. Susan Dungworth, SVC Chair Darren Mullen, Ronnie Campbell MP, Cllr. Karen Collier, Rev. David Ormesher, Artists Russ Coleman & Rob Walton, Clive Raper of New Hartley Community Association & pupils from New Hartley First & Seaton Sluice Middle Schools at the unveiling. NEW ARTWORK FOR NEW HARTLEY MEMORIAL GARDEN A new interpretation plinth and reflection bench were bringing this new plinth to the Garden.” unveiled in New Hartley’s memorial garden. Almost 100 villagers and visitors crowded into the garden on A 13-strong choir from New Hartley First School sang September 19th to mark the occasion. a specially adapted version of the song, ‘One More Step Along the Way’ and 2 students from Seaton The plinth outlines the story of over 200 men and boys Sluice Middle School read a dedication poem. who lost their lives in the 1862 Hester Pit disaster, and the creation of the Garden. Artists Russ Coleman Seaton Valley Council Chair Darren Mullen said “This and Rob Walton, who also created the pathway is a wonderful example of the Council working in through the park which records the names and ages of partnership with local community groups to make all those who died, produced the new piece. things happen.” Councillor Susan Dungworth said “I’m delighted by the The interpretation plinth and bench were funded by efforts of New Hartley Community Association in Seaton Valley Council, together with a grant from raising the profile of this momentous event and Northumberland County Council. REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY Rememberance Day Events will take place across Seaton Valley on Sunday November the 8th 2015 Seaton Delaval Arts Centre is a volunteer run community theatre bringing the arts to Seaton Valley. The venue has an ever growing theatre programme with a range of professional and amateur shows taking place including live music, comedy, pantomime, musicals, tributes, cinema and drama, this allows members of the community to see a real mix of shows and performances on their door step and offers great value for money. During the week evening activities take place such as Jhoom, Taekwondo and Dance classes plus the centre holds monthly coffee mornings on the first Saturday of each month. The venue is available to hire for a range of occasions, including birthday parties, meetings, performances, sports clubs and much more. Highlights this season include Spitfire Solo, a play describing the story of The Battle of Britain, 50’s and 60’s rock and roll band The Del Shannons, the return of our Christmas Meal & Festive Entertainment and a Robbie Williams vs Michael Bublé Christmas Party Night! For more information about the Arts Centre and to book tickets: 0191 237 5460 | www.seatondelavalartscentre.com BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT W RODGERSON & SONS TILERS W Rodgerson & Sons is a family business based in Seaton Sluice.