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28th July, 2004 Wednesday, 28th July, 2004 THE TEESDALE MERCURY

ExceUent P l a n n i n g opportunities Organisers fear for future LIST of planning applications received by Teesdale District Council in week for sketching ending July 16: Garden of 4 Victoria Street, THE Art Society sketching Even wood, construction of private meetings have provided garage. excellent opportunities for 5 Town Head, , LB consent members to practice their skills of dale’s traditional events for alteration to access, boundary wall at a variety of venues, including and construction of gate. 5 Town Head, Eggleston, alteration to the George Hotel Gardens at advisory group, said that new , Egglestone Abbey, VILLAGE fetes, carnivals and by Sophie Doughty when she received a letter telling her access, boundary wail and legislation brought in with the Middleton-in-Teesdale and summer fairs have traditionally that she would have to pay £400 to construction of gate. Highways Act restricts who has the Bowlees. been held across Teesdale every has left them with hefty bills for things divert traffic around the village. This 1 Grange Cottages, Whorlton, letter was a mistake, but Jenny learnt authority to close roads. retention of satellite dish. Despite having to dodge a few like road closed signs. summer for generations. that she would still have to pay £80 to Stags Head, The Slack, showers on one occasion, some And a number of committees fear for “A traffic management company has But last week the Mercury reported have the village’s own road closure signs Butterknowle, change of use of public excellent work was produced. the future of Teesdale’s carnival culture to place the signs 14 days before the that a fell race that has been held in if it is going to cost more to stage an put in place for the event. event,” he said. “Because if somebody house to dwelling. This was reviewed afterwards 17 Kalafat, , erection for the last 15 years will event than they will make on the day. “We have had road closures before but hits an unauthorised sign on the in a light-hearted manner, while not take place because of new rules of private garage. The costly red tape has been that didn’t cost anything,” said Jenny. highways they can claim liability.” refreshments were being about road closures. 34 Willow Court, Toft Hill, erection of enjoyed at nearby locations, introduced by a new safety advisory “When you are trying to make money But Sgt Bill Dutton of Barnard Castle sun room and re-positioning of fence. And other events could be in jeopardy group involving Teesdale District for charity it’s a lump of your money Police said that it was unfortunate that Cooper House Farm, , most especially appreciated if organisers are forced to pay large when the opportunity arose to Council, Durham County Council and gone. We always pay public liability village events could no longer be held extension of existing dwelling-house sums to close the roads in their villages. including conversion of outbuildings. relax locally at one of the Durham Police. insurance anyway and that’s bad informally and policed by local officers. Blue Bell Garage, Thomgate, members’ homes. In the past, such events have always The group aims to advise organisers enough,” she added. “It’s a sign of the modern times as we been organised by committees of Barnard Castle, erection of two At Bowlees, work was on the steps they need to take to ensure In the past the committee have now live in a blame culture so things volunteers, usually in aid of a village terraced cottages. displayed outside the visitor that they are covered against personal managed to close the road by need to be done to certain standards,” Blue Bell Garage, conservation area centre and favourable comments church, hall or favourite local charity. injury claims from anyone who attends themselves with the help of local police he said. “The police don’t have a consent for demolition of garage. intry of seafood and were made by passers by. And for decades these committees their carnival or fair. officers. And Jenny now fears that other problem with providing the officers.” 9 Old School Close, Barnard Castle, y few vegetarians,’k There are three more have successfully hosted enjoyable days However, many committees who have carnival committees could be put off And while many event organisers widening of driveway. sketching meetings planned to of family entertainment, with the organised safe events for years now organising events because of this costly insist that the atmosphere at their 67 Eden Crest, Gainford, erection of ndlady Linda Birketi;: complete this programme for the cooperation of the local police for a believe that their recommendations are- legislation. summer fairs and carnivals has not two storey extension to provide additional bedroom and living room f leamt the art of m summer, plus a coach trip to minimal cost. over-the top and unnecessary. “It will get to the stage where people been dampened by these new measures, But this year more and more event This year Jenny Watson from the won’t bother,” she said. many of them are already trying to plus enlarged rear porch. je-cheese tagliatellek Alnwick Castle gardens on Church Farm, Bolam, extension to August, 23. organisers are speaking out about their committee that organises the annual However, Peter Fayle from Teesdale figure out how they will be paid for next form garden room and double garage. )f changes in which b 0 HOGGETT shock at finding that new legislation Cotherstone Fun Weekend was horrified District Council, who chairs the safety year. Broommill Farm, , conversion of building to provide farm s own flavours to sock: shop and tea room. avourites, and althouE Snapper in finals Rose Lea, The Lendings, , is black pudding befe.: extensions to provide larger kitchen, in the starters menus A PHOTOGRAPHER has won through utility room, garage, and first floor to the finals of a national )edroom. ; pudding with bacoDs slab End, Flatts Road, Barnard competition. Castle, application for works to tree. iitional eaters and tha Equestrian Lynne Brereton, from Barnard Land adjacent to Hamsterley WMC ishes,” saidNico.Tte Castle, scooped two regional erection of one dwelling house. .ge we are trying to 6k i photography awards for her wedding The Haining, , , cater for everyone.’ and portrait photography. B consent for extension to provide rle of cooking uses lod ( It is the second year in a row that sun room. she has won the Classical Wedding The Haining, Cleatlam, Staindrop, it to create mouth- extension to provide sun room. such as grilled king and Under Fives Portrait categories of the Northern Region Master The Butts, Cotherstone. LB consent , and Chicken stuffed*: Bill should provide for erection of fence to create garden Photographers Association area plus shed. landwich menu has bee Awards, which took place last The Butts, Cotherstone, erection of ill customers that hate m onth. fence to create garden area plus shed. l and banana sandwid Her image of Durham Cathedral Smartgill Farm, Road, nted and portrait of a five-month-old boy Barnard Castle, variation of condition of permission 6/1999/0107/DM to aste buds have been will now go forward to the national horses protection finals in Coventry later this year. >rovide permanent use. ing, the chef has quiet Barnard Castle Methodist Church, il public house atmospt She said: “The winning wedding Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, LB love the village life,* sak THE publication of the Draft Animal Welfare Bill • The proposal to licence livery yards and image was taken in Durham consent for non-illuminated free­ he regulars by now’ has been welcomed by the International League sanctuaries to ensure that the level of expertise C athedral. standing notice board. ivailable Tuesday to for the Protection of Horses. and skills are present to maintain the welfare of “It’s the first time in 30 years I’ve Barnard Castle Methodist Church, The league says it is looking forward to the horses, some of whom may already have been the Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, i to 2pm, and 6pm until shot a wedding there and I have to protection it should provide in the future for all subject of neglect and abuse. Prize-winner: Lynne Brereton receives her tro- admit I had butterflies. It’s an awe­ advertisement consent for non- animals, especially horses and ponies. • The introduction of guidelines governing the illuminated free-standing notice board Lunches cooked by link phies from judge Paul Cooper inspiring venue.” retrospective). Jo White, Head of Political and European correct and appropriate methods of tethering. Sunday from 12 noon a* Affairs at the ILPH, said: “We wholeheartedly Ms White added: “As with every piece of support the Government in their move to nded during busy times. legislation the key will be the enforcement and if improve the UK’s antiquated animal welfare real improvements to animal welfare are to be laws. achieved, this must be vigorously addressed. “It shows that they are taking the important “We will now be examining the Draft Bill in issues of animal welfare seriously.” detail and responding to the Government The ILPH is particularly pleased to see: accordingly.” # Improved powers of entry which should enable inspectors to investigate suspected animal abuse. # Greater powers to remove Earl's Equestrian animals that have been deprived of care. 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