Stanley Activity and Support Information Directory

Altogether better Durham Spring 2019 Stanley 5th Edition Area Action Partnership www.durham.gov.uk/stanleyaap Welcome to the fifth edition of the Stanley Activity and Support Information Directory

There is a wide variety of activities such as Coffee Mornings, Boot Camps, Carpet Bowls, Ladies Clubs, Football Clubs, Men’s Clubs, and much more, which you can get involved in. Information about local organisations that provide support and advice to local residents is also included for your reference. We hope you’ll enjoy the booklet and find an activity that suits you.

2 Altogether better Durham Stanley Area Action Partnership

What is an Area Action Partnership?

Area Action Partnerships, or AAPs for short, are a way for you to get involved in the work of Durham County Council (DCC), Stanley Town Council, Karbon Homes, Health Service, Durham Police, the Fire & Rescue Service, local businesses and the Voluntary and Community Sector, placing you at the heart of local decision making.

There are 14 AAPs throughout County Durham and they work with you to identify and address your local issues and improve the area you live in, its services, its facilities and its appearance.

The Priorities for 2019/20 for Stanley AAP are: 4 Stronger Stanley – Children Young People & Families and Community Safety 4 Supporting Stanley – Older People and Health & Wellbeing 4 Successful Stanley – Employment, Enterprise and Training

If you would like to come along to our monthly task group meetings or just receive our monthly e-bulletin keeping you up to date with local news, please get in touch. See page 4 for contact details.

3 Stanley AAP covers the following towns and villages: Annfield Plain, Catchgate, Causey, Craghead, Clough Dene, East Kyo, East Stanley, Greencroft, Harelaw, Harperley, Kip Hill, The Middles, New Kyo, Oxhill, Quaking Houses, Shield Row, Sleepy Valley, South Moor, South Stanley, Stanley, Tanfield, Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, West Kyo, and White-le-Head.

Stanley Area Action Partnership (AAP) is the community arm of Durham County Council, we work in partnership to give people in Stanley a greater choice and voice in local affairs. The partnership allows people to have a say on services, and give organisations the chance to speak directly with local communities. By working in partnership we help ensure that the services of a range of organisations - including the County and Town Council, Police, Fire, Health, and Voluntary organisations - are directed to meet the needs of local communities and focus their actions and spending on issues important to these local communities.

You can contact us in a variety of ways: Durham County Council Stanley Area Action Partnership Level 4 Louisa Centre Front Street Stanley Co Durham DH9 0TE

Alternatively telephone us on: 03000 265 323

Or email us at: [email protected]

Disclaimer This is the fifth edition of this booklet, as stated in the previous editions there could be changes to times and activities that are listed. Please check all times and activities with the venue concerned before your attendance, so you are not disappointed or have to travel unnecessarily.

4 Age UK County Durham Betjeman Close, Resource Centre, East Stanley, DH9 6UD *Pre booking is essential for all activities, Contact: 0191 3863856 or e-mail: [email protected]

Activity Times Price

*Tai Chi 10.30am – 11.30 am £3.00

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00 pm £2.00 *Watercolours

Afternoon Tea & Bingo 1.30pm – 3.00 pm £1.50 per session plus cost of bingo

Wed tickets

*Circuits – Light Exercise 10.00am – 11.00am £2.50

Coming soon in Betjeman Resource Centre A new Charity Shop will be opening soon selling clothes, toys and items for the home. All of the sale proceeds will be used by Age UK County Durham to help older people in County Durham. There will be enjoyable volunteering opportunities for people to gain valuable retail experience to add to CVs.

5 Annfield Plain Community Centre Annfield Plain Community Centre, 27 Front Street, Annfield Plain DH9 7SY Contact: Mary 07564 044509

Activity Times Price

Greencroft Art 1.30pm – 4.00pm £20 for 10 sessions Mon Bingo 6.30pm – 8.00pm £5 for 6 cards

Advice / Information Centre. 1.00pm – 3.00pm In attendance will be Foodbank, Stonham Homegroup, Stanley

Tue Town Cllr. DCC Cllr. Young Persons Mental Health 4.00pm – 6.00pm Nurse St Aiden’s Church Service 10.00am – 11.00am 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month followed by tea & coffee Job Seekers 1.00pm – 4.00pm Wed Pain Management Group 1.30pm – 2.30pm Miners Banner Group 6.00pm (meet once a month alternative weeks)

Headway Art 10.00am – 1.00pm 10 session classes Advice Centre Foodbank 1.00pm – 4.00pm In attendance will be Stonham Homegroup, Stanley Town Council and Money Advisory Service. Police in attendance

Thur every other week. Mindme2Mindus - ages 13-21 4.00pm – 6.00pm Young persons mental Health Nurse Slimming Group 6.00pm – 7.00pm Weekly payment Bingo 6.30pm – 8.00pm £5 for 6 cards

Youth Cafe - Games, Music, 5.00pm – 7.00pm free Wifi. Ages 8–17 yrs

Sat Foodbank/Fuel Bank 10.00am –12 noon IT/Computer Games 10.00am –12 noon Free 6 Annfield Plain 2nd Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Teesdale Terrace, Annfield Plain DH9 7TU Contact: 01207 236425 [email protected]

Activity Times Price Cubs Group – 6.30pm – 8.00pm £10.00

Tues 8 – 10.5 years

Beavers Group – 6.00pm – 7.00pm £10.00

Thur 6 – 8 years

Scouts Group – 7.00pm – 9.00pm £10.00 Fri 10.5 – 14 years

Annfield Plain Methodist Church Railway Street, DH9 7SS Contact: Cyril Robinson 01207 234 215 [email protected]

Activity Times Price Slimming World 5.30 – 9.00pm £5.00 Mon

Toddlers Group 9.30 – 11.00am £1.50 Gentle Exercise Class 9.30 – 10.30am £3.00 Walk Durham - Healthy Walk 10.30am – 12.00 Free Tue Walks in the local community of between 30 - 90 mins. Carpet Bowls 2.00 – 4.00pm 60p Carpet Bowls 10.00 – 12 noon 60p

Wed Ladies Club every other week 7.00 – 8.30pm £2.00

Toddler Group 10.00am – 12 £1.50

Thur noon Gentle Exercise Class 9.30 – 10.30am No Charge Fri Men’s Gospel Choir Practice 7.00 – 8.30pm £3.00 Coffee Morning 10.00am – 12 Donations Sat noon

7 Annfield Plain Library North Road, DH9 8EZ Contact: 03000-269511 [email protected]

Activity Times Price Annfield Plain Family History 1.30 – 3.30pm Free Society 2nd 3rd and 4th Mon U3A Canasta Gp 1.30 – 3.30pm Fee payable 1st & 3rd Mon

Mon U3A Computer Gp 10.00 – 12.00 Fee payable 2nd Mon of each month Women’s Institute 6.00 – 9.00pm Yearly Fee 1st Mon of the month Churches’ Together 11.30 – 12 noon Free

Every Tuesday Toddler Time 11.15 – 11.45am Free

Tue Every fortnight Get Creative Adult Colouring 10.00 – 11.00am Free

Silver Surfers Computer Class 1.30 – 3.30pm Free 2nd Thur of the month 2.00 – 3.00pm Free Thur Reading Group

8 1st Beamish Brownies & Guides United Reform Church, Church Bank, Stanley. Contact: Mrs Welch 0748 6469202

Activity Times Price Brownies 6.00 – 7.15pm £2.00 Guides 7.15 – 8.30pm £2.00 Mon

Beamish & East Stanley Sports Club - Cricket Sessions Contact: Anthony Pattison 0793 2618 314 [email protected]

Activity Times Price

Under 15s Cricket Matches 6.00pm Free Mon

Under 13s Cricket match 6.00pm Free Wed

Practise for all ages 6.00pm £10.00 monthly

Thur fee

All Stars Cricket 5 -9 years 6.00pm £40.00 Fri Starting 17th May 8 weeks course

Adult Cricket matches 1.30pm Free Sat

Under 9 and under 11 9.30am Free

Sun matches

May through to September Coaching resumes from 6pm Thursdays The Louisa Centre The sports club are always looking for New Members, Players, Officials, Supporters and Juniors.

9 Civic Hall Stanley and the Alun Armstrong Theatre (formerly The Lamplight Arts Centre), Front Street, Stanley DH9 0NA Contact: [email protected] 01207 299 110

Activity Times Price

Slimming World 9.30 – 10.30am Fee payable South Moor musical theatre 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue group

Deaf club 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Wed every other Wednesday

Stanley Starz Drama Group 6.30pm – 8.30pm Ages 5+ Thur Slimming World 5.30pm – 7.30pm Fee payable

U3A Meeting and Coffee 9.30am –11.00am £12.50 Annual Morning – membership If you are retired or no longer in full time employment, why not join us at our meeting. Every other Fri Contact: 01207 299953 Art Group 1.00pm – 3.00pm £3.00

Prima Ballet & Performing 3.45pm – 5.45pm Cost various Arts Academy with the

Fri Pauline Cook School of

Dancing

Timeless Theatre 4.00pm – 8.30pm Cost various Timeless Theatre 10.30am–2.00pm Cost various Sat

10 Clavering Youth Club Granville Avenue, Annfield Plain DH9 8JH Contact: 07814 452649

Activity Times Price Kick Boxing - Juniors 6.00 – 7.00pm £4.00 Juniors Kick Boxing - 7.00 – 8.00 pm £5.00 Adults Mon Intermediate-Adults

Kick Boxing Junior 6.00 – 7.00pm £4.00 Juniors

Tue Kick Boxing, K1 7.00 – 8.00pm £5.00 Adults

Kick Boxing Junior 6.00 – 7.00pm £4.00 Juniors

Wed Kick Boxing, K1 7.00 – 8.00pm £5.00 Adults

Boxing, Kick Boxing, K1 7.30 – 9.30pm £5.00 Adults Thur

Advanced Fitness Mixed 5.00 – 6.00pm £5.00 Adults

Fri Classes

Craghead Village Hall Middles Road, Craghead DH9 6AN Contact: 01207 260448 Activity Times Price Body step fitness 7.30 – 8.30pm £3.50 Tue

Toddlers 9.00 – 11.00am £2.00 per child £3.50 Wed Kettlebells 7.30 – 8.30pm

Line Dancing 7.00 – 9.00pm £3.00 Thur

Fri Toddlers 9.00– 11.00am £2.00 per child

11 East Stanley Working Men’s Club Chester Road, Stanley DH9 0XD Contact: Steve Richardson, Secretary 01207 232502

Activity Times Price Age UK County Durham – 1.30 – 4.00pm £2.00

Fri Tea Dance

Function Room available to hire

12 Greencroft Netball Club Greencroft Netball Club is CAPs awarded. For further information please phone Greencroft Netball Club on 07795 162447

Activity Times Price

Social Netball 7.30 – 8.30pm Just turn up for a game of Tue netball, anyone is welcome

U11’s 5.00 – 6.00pm U12’s & Under 13’s 6.00 – 7.00pm

Wed U14’s & Under 16’s 7.00 – 8.00pm Seniors 8.00 – 9.30pm

Just for Women Centre St Joseph’s House, Thorneyholme Terrace DH9 0BL 01207 281145 [email protected] Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1-3pm.

Activity Times Price Women’s Cree 1.00pm – 3.00pm Free Mon

Women’s Cree 1.00pm – 3.00pm Free Tue

Women’s Cree 1.00pm – 3.00pm Free Wed

Cree Groups aim is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of its members by reducing social isolation. The Groups are led by Volunteers/Cree Champions who facilitate Cree group activities in a particular setting, mostly community buildings. The activities can include; Bingo, Board and Card Games, beauty sessions, cookery, coffee mornings, trips to local attractions, fishing trips and also fundraising/sustainability activities, that are all geared at reducing social isolation. Cree Champions also signpost members to relevant support agencies when appropriate.

13 Just for Women Centre Communal Hut, West Road, Annfield Plain, Stanley 01207 281145

Activity Times Price

Women’s Cree 10.00am – 12 noon Free Tue

Women’s Cree 10.00am – 12 noon Free Thur

Karate Contact: Sensei Brett Wilkinson 07738 367613 [email protected] shikkarikaratekai.com

Activity Times Price

The Venue 4.45pm – 5.45pm

Mon Karate Kids only Tantobie Community Centre 6.15pm – 7.15pm

Tue Oxhill Youth Club 6.30pm – 7.30pm Wed

Oxhill Youth Club 10am – 11.00am Sat

Louisa Centre 6.00pm – 7.00pm Sun

All sessions suitable for ages 5+ with exception of the Tiger Cubs

14 Karbon Homes Karbon Homes has multiple services available to tenants and those living in one of our properties, and those who have housing applications through Durham Key Options.

Digital Foundations: Our Digital Coaches provide one-to-one tailored support to help you on your journey – wherever the destination. l Use your PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet; l Become more confident using the internet; l Stay connected with friends & family; l Save time & money online; l Find/ apply for jobs and update your Universal Credit journal; l Access your tenancy information & Karbon rent account; l Register and search for available homes. Contact the Foundations for Life Team [email protected] 0191 223 8750 Employment Foundations: Whether you’re between jobs, been out of work for a while, or in work and looking for a career change; our experienced Employment Foundations advisors can help & support you to achieve your goals. They can support you to: l Find a new job; l Gain qualifications; l Get ready for interview; l Learn new skills; l Get into volunteering. Contact the Foundations for Life Team [email protected] 0808 164 0111 Our Money Matters team are experienced in listening, not judging, and giving sensible advice to make your life easier. They can help & support you with: l Universal Credit; l Debt; l Appealing a benefits decision; l Benefit checks and applications; l Budgeting; l Energy Advice & grants. Contact the Money Matters Team [email protected] 0808 164 0111 We host a Digi Drop in session @ The Venue every Wednesday from 9.30am – 2.00pm. Feel free to come along any time – no need to book an appointment.

The Louisa Centre Front Street, Stanley DH9 0TE Contact: 03000 262444 [email protected] The Louisa Centre is a multi-functional sports and leisure facility for all ages. With a wide range of fitness and wellbeing activities, it is a great choice for anyone wanting to keep fit and feel great. It houses two swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym facility and two full sized sports halls plus aerobic studios.

Adult Fitness Classes Our varied adult fitness programme offers a range of classes for all abilities, working with professional coaches offering the very latest fitness trends in cardiovascular exercise, strengthening, toning and more.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym Our Lifestyle Fitness Gym is equipped with the latest equipment, offering an extensive range of cardiovascular and resistance machines, a cardio theatre, air-conditioning and plasma TV’s. To join online visit the website.

Children’s Sports & Classes We offer regular activities for children with a range of sporting courses programmed throughout the school holidays. Timetable is subject to change contact the venue before attending.

Activity Times Price Archery (8 –16 yrs) 5.00 – 6.30pm £3.50

Mon

Soccer Tiny Tots (2 – 4 yrs) 1.00 – 1.45am £3.00 Soccer Tots (4 – 5 yrs) 4.00 – 4.45pm £3.00

Tue Soccer Stars (6 – 8 yrs) 4.45 – 5.30pm £3.00 Archery (8 – 16 yrs) 6.00 – 7.30pm £3.50

Rhyme Time (5 and under) 9.30 – 10.30am £3.00 Cheerleading (6 – 12yrs) 4.15 – 4.45pm £1.70 Wed Fit Camp (6 – 12yrs) 4.45 – 5.15pm £1.70

Fun n Splash (3 – 10yrs) 2.45 – 3.45pm £2.80 Sat

16 The Louisa Centre Front Street, Stanley DH9 0TE Contact: 03000 262444 [email protected]

Sports Halls Our two full sized sports halls with up to ten badminton courts, come complete with polymeric flooring with marking and equipment for a wide variety of sports. Divider curtains and boards enable different activities to take place simultaneously. Ask about our off-peak special offers.

Room Hire A variety of multi-purpose rooms, including our sports halls, are available to hire for training sessions, presentations, meetings, conferences, birthday parties and other functions. On-site catering is also available.

Café Our café offers a range of food, drink and refreshments including delicious healthy options and children’s meals.

Swimming Public swim sessions take place daily in our fantastic 25m main pool and our smaller family pool, alongside a well-established Learn to Swim and Swimming Development Scheme. Our pools are accessible for those with disabilities and are also ideal for Galas. Check the pool timetable for details of daily sessions on the website.

The Louisa Nursery The Louisa Nursery offers day care and education for children aged six weeks to five years, staffed by fully qualified and experienced practitioners, offering full and half day sessions.

Adventure Play The Louisa Lagoon is a multi-level activity frame for kids aged 5+ (up to 4’ 9” tall) and The Little Lagoon has soft play, ballpool and interactive games for kids under 5yrs. Open: Sun to Fri: 8am - 7.30pm Sat: 8am - 4.30pm.

Wellbeing Classes We have exercise to Music Classes for all ages. Pilate’s class, Yogo and much more. For details of all classes telephone 03000262444

For full details, including activity timetables visit the website: [email protected] or call 03000 262444 All prices are available on request.

17 North Durham Academy High Street, Stanley DH9 0TW Contact: 01207 291 152 [email protected]

Time Activity Organisation Location 17.30 – 19.00 Athletics Derwentside AC Field Hall 18.30 – 19.00 HITT MIS-FIT Studio

Mon 19.00 – 19.45 Pilates MIS-FIT Studio 17.00 – 22.00 Metafit Get Fit NE Various - 3G 17.30 – 18.30 JR Netball Greencroft NB Sports Hall 18.30 – 19.30 Athletics Derwentside AC Sports Hall Tue 19.30 – 20.30 Social Netball Greencroft NB Sports Hall 17.00 – 18.00 U11s Netball Greencroft NB Sports Hall 18.00 – 19.00 U12s Greencroft NB Sports Hall Wed 19.00 – 20.00 U14s & U16s Greencroft NB Sports Hall 17.30 – 18.30 5 a side Derwentside AC Sports Hall 18.30 – 19.00 Metafit Getfit NE Theatre Thur 19.00 – 21.00 6 Aside League Soccer 6’s 4G 17.30 – 19.00 Dance Fusion Activate Theatre Theatre/Dance Fri 18.30 – 19.00 PT Sports Hall 9.00 – 13.00 Football M. Creegan Sports Hall 9.15 – 9.45 Metafit Get Fit NE Theatre

Sat 10.00 – 13.30 Performing Arts Activate Theatre Theatre/Dance 14.15 – 16.45 Performing Arts Activate Theatre Theatre/Dance 9.30 – 10.00 Metafit Get Fit NE Theatre Sun

Become a NDA Fitness Suite Member for £17.99 per month and receive members discounts on hire charges

Day Term Time Outside Term Time Monday 4 – 10pm 9am – 10pm Tuesday 4 – 10pm 9am – 10pm Wednesday 4 – 10pm 9am – 10pm Thursday 4 – 10pm 9am – 2pm Friday 4 – 8pm 12 noon – 8pm Saturday 9am – 5pm 9am – 1pm Sunday 9am – 5pm 9am – 1pm Bank Holidays Closed Closed

18 North Road Gym North Road, Catchgate DH9 8EF Contact: 07968 164874 North Road Gym is a young Amateur Boxing Club. Established in September 2008 on the site of the old Booker ABC in Stanley, Affiliated with the Amateur Boxing Association of England since its conception. Our main objective is to promote amateur boxing within the surrounding community. The club is ran by volunteers, all of our coaches follow the ethos that they are not just tutoring boxing, they are teaching respect. Producing quality, competitive amateur boxing champions is where our primary focus lies. This said, our doors are open to those who just want to keep fit and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Junior Sessions Contact: Junior Coach, Johnny Woods. Tel: 07969922610 (Boys 11yrs - 16yrs) Senior Sessions Contact: Head Coach, David Bourne. Tel: 07968164874 (Men 16yrs Onwards)

Activity Times Price

Beginners sessions 5.30 – 6.30pm £1.50

Mon Senior Sessions 5.30 – 8.00pm £3.00

Junior Sessions 5.30 – 7.00pm £1.50 Tue

Beginners sessions 5.30 – 6.30pm £3.00

Wed Senior Sessions 6.30 – 8.00pm £3.00 Junior Sessions 5.30 – 7.00pm £1.50

Thur Senior Sessions 6.30 – 8.00pm £3.00 Junior Sessions 11 am – 12.30pm £1.50

Sun Senior Sessions 11 am – 12.30pm £3.00

Oxhill Youth Club Oxhill, Stanley DH9 7LG Contact: 01207 282 283 [email protected] Activity Times Price Junior Night (8-13 yrs) 6.30 – 9.00pm 50p Tue

Tai Chi 12 noon – 1pm £2.00

Thur Fitsteps 6.00 – 7.00pm £2.00 Intermediates Night (11-16 yrs) 7.00 – 9.00pm 50p Fri

Senior Night (13 yrs+) 7.00 – 9.00pm 50p Sun

19 PACT House Front Street, Stanley, County Durham DH9 0JE Contact: 07970 383747

Activity Times Price

Term Time Kids Kitchen from from 3.00pm Free Infant/Junior school age

Mon STAR Cook and Book Youth 6.30 – 7.30pm Free Cooking

Job Club 9.30 – 12.30 pm Free

Tue SPACES Youth Drop In 6.30 – 8.30pm Free

Arts and Craft Adult 10.00 – 12 noon Free Community Meal Family 5.30 – 7.30pm Free Wed Friendly. All welcome Alcohol Support Group 6.30 – 8.00pm Free

Thur Mental Health Support Chat 10am – 12 noon Free Group Fri PACTivate Young Peoples 7.00 am – 9.00pm Free drop in Winter Warmers 10.00 – 2.00pm Free

Sat FREE Meals, friendship, Wifi Family Friendly all welcome Winter Warmers Meals, 10.00 – 2.00pm Free friendship, Wifi Family Friendly all welcome Sun Cream Teas 2.30 to 4.30pm Free

7 days a week Food bank access also available clothes, toys, books, DVDs, CDs, kitchen and household items, pet food. Free computer access, printing and wifi 7 days Crisis support for universal credit, housing, mental health, isolation, homelessness, addiction. Volunteer opportunities details from www.facebook.com/PACTHouseStanley

20 Quaking Houses Village Hall Second Street, Quaking Houses DH9 7HQ Contact: Denis Pattison 01207 283 016 [email protected]

Activity Times Price

Toddler Group (aged 0 - 6 yrs) 9.45 – 11.15 am £2.00 per child Community Crafts (for all 12 noon – 3.00pm £1.00 abilities) Mon Quaking Houses 6.00 – 7.00pm Phone to book Skinny Pigs and price

Jnr Crossfit 11-17yrs 4.30 – 6.30pm Free

Tue Skinny Pigs 6.00 – 7.00pm Phone to book and price

Skinny Pigs 9.30 – 10.30am Phone to book

Wed and price

Walking Group 10.30am –12.00 Free Lunches 12.00 – 1.00pm 2 Courses £4.00 3 Courses £5.00 Skinny Pigs Thur 6.00pm – 7.00pm Phone to book and price

Zumba 7.30pm – 8.30 Phone to book pm and price Skinny Pigs 9.30 – 10.30am Phone to book

Fri and price

Toddlers 0 - 6 yrs includes 10am - 12 noon £2.50

Sat snacks and drink Skinny Pigs 9am - 10.00am Phone to book

Sun and price

Children’s Parties £100 includes £20 returnable cleaning deposit - party hire includes bouncy castle, soft play, ball pool.

21 South Moor Library Severn Crescent, South Moor DH9 7PX Contact: Tel 03000 269516

Opening Times Tuesday: 1.00pm – 5.00pm Thursday: 9.30am – 7.00pm Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

l Join our monthly Book Club on a Tuesday 2pm – 3pm l Ladies Card Making - cost £5 every Thursday 10.00 – 12 noon l Research your Family History 1.30pm – 2.30pm Free l Rhymetime Every Friday 9.45 –10.15 l Yap & Yarn every other Friday 10.30 - 12.00 Free l Childrens Craft Club Drop In - between 10.30 –11.30am. 1st & 3rd Saturday - Free

Stanley Library Louisa Centre, Stanley DH9 0TE Contact: Tel 03000 269517

Opening Times Monday: 10.00am – 7.00pm Tuesday: 10.00am – 7.00pm Thursday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday: 10.00am – 6.00pm

l Mondays Digital Support Drop-In 2pm - 4pm Free l Rhymetime – Every Thursday of the month 10.30 – 11.30 Free l ‘Stanley Knits for Charity’ every Thursday 11am – 12pm Free l Join our monthly Book Club on a Friday 2pm- 3pm 7 Saturday 10am-11am l Research your Family History 10.00am – 12.00pm Third Friday of the month

Digital Support at your Library l All libraries staff are there to help with general queries l Our computers are free to use for library members l There is a charge for printing l Computers can be booked for a one hour session

22 South Stanley Partnership St Stephen’s Centre DH9 6PG Contact: 01207 299951 [email protected]

Activity Times Price Little Rascals Play 9.30am – 11.00am £2.00

Mon Kalsaks Fitness 7.00pm – 8.00pm £3.50

Crafts & Chat 9.30am – 12.30am £2.00 Tue Keep Moving Exercise 11.00am – 11.50am Free Class Luncheon Club 12 noon £3.00 Dog Training 7.00pm – 9.00pm £52.00 six week Wed course Contact: Lee Ferry 0790 0993 374

Dog Training 6.30pm – 8.30pm £52.00 six week course Contact: Lee Ferry 0790 0993 374

Thur Stars Youth & Community 6.30pm – 8.30pm Free Group

Card Making 9.30am – 11.30am £2.00 Fri

Community Café 9.00am – 1.00pm £2.50 small meal £3.00 medium meal £3.50 large meal A meal delivery service is available Mon - Fri Breakfast & Lunch Menu around the Stanley area as well as sandwiches

Friendly Fire – every second and 4.00pm – 8.00pm £3.50

Sat fourth Saturday

Sunday Lunch 11.00am – 1.00pm From £3.50 Sun

23 Stanley Young People’s Club Severn Crescent, Stanley DH9 7PX Contact: Judith Middlemast 07746 716205

Activity Times Price Youth Club (ages 6-11) 5.00 – 6.30pm £1.00 Mon Youth Club (ages 12-18) 6.00 – 8.00pm £1.00 Tue

Tanfield Lea Community Association Leith Gardens, Tanfield Lea DH9 9LZ Contact: Miranda Donneky 01207 231 570

Activity Times Price

Ladies Club 7.00pm - 9.00pm £1.00 Mon

Basic Computing Free 10.00am –12noon Free Pilates 10.00 –11.00am £3.50

Tue Art 1.00pm – 3.00pm £2.00 Bingo 7.00pm – 9.00pm Fee charged

Digital Imaging 9.30 – 11.30am £1.00 Toddlers 9.30 – 11.00am £1.50 Ladies Club 7.00pm – 9.00pm £1.00

Wed Slimming World 4.00pm – 8.00pm Free Lunch Club every other 12.15pm Wednesday

Yoga 6.30 – 8.00 pm Fee charged Thur

Circuits 10.00 – 11.00am Fee charged Art 1.00pm – 3.00pm £2.00 Fri Bingo 7.00pm – 9.00pm Fee charged

24 Tanfield School Stanley DH9 8AY Contact: 01207 232881 Contact: e-mail: [email protected]

Activity Times Price

Get Down 6.45pm – 7.30pm £4.00 Mon

Tanfield Lea Countryside Group Tanfield Lea Workingmen’s Club Contact: Ron Kelly 07837272908 Follow us on facebook Search for Tanfield Lea Countryside Group – T.L.C.

Activity Times Price The groups aims are to: 6.30pm No Charge • To maintain and regenerate our ancient woodland. • To protect, maintain and enhance its wildlife, habitats and biodiversity • To encourage appropriate community participation,

(This group meets the last Friday of month) enjoyment and education.

Fri

25 Tantobie Community Centre The Playing Field, Tantobie DH9 9TJ Contact: [email protected] Contact: 01207 284300

Activity Times Price Curling 1.30 – 3.00pm £1.50 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday Healthy Circuits 6.30 – 7.30pm £2.00 Mon

Toddlers Group 9.30 – 11.30am £2.00

Tue Karate 6.00 – 8.00pm £4.00

Seated Exercise 11.00am – 12 noon £2.00

Wed Body Toning 1.00 – 2.00pm £3.50 Line Dancing 7.00 – 9.00pm £1.50

Sewing 9.30am – 12 noon £5.00 Pilates 1.15 – 2.15pm £2.00

Thur

Body Blitz Boot Camp 6.30 – 7.30 pm £4.50

Seated Exercise 11.00am – 12 noon £2.00

Fri Fun Club 6.00 – 8.00pm £1.00

26 The Activity Den Tanfield Lea, Stanley DH9 9LU Contact: Steve Grey 01207 236 739 [email protected] www.theactivityden.org.uk

Activity Times Price Woodcraft Folk 6.15 – 7.45 pm £7.00 per half term Games and activities Summer

Tue Camps. Hostel Trips. Ages 6+.

Den Shoots 5.30 – 7.00pm £1.00 Games and Crafts. Ages 6-8 Wed year olds.

Healthy Futures Youth Club 6.00 – 7.30pm £1.00 plus tuck shop Ages 9-12 yrs. Relax with friends money.

Thur and play football, pool and other games.

Stanley Sound Hub 10.00am – £2.00 plus tuck shop Aged 10+ plus. Learn Guitars 12.00 noon money. Sat and Drums with expert help.

27 The Haven Community Centre The Haven Community Centre, Park Road, South Moor DH9 7AW 01207 281522 [email protected] Contact: Mr C Henderson.

Activity Times Price

Jobclub / Meals 10.00 – 1.00 pm Various prices Mon

Derwentside Homestay- 10.30 – 12.30pm advice drop in

Tue Jobclub 10.00 – 1.00pm Bingo meals 6.00pm

Jobclub 10.00 – 1.00pm Coffee Morning 10.00 – 12.00 Wed lunchtime meal

Dementia Café 2.00pm – 4.00pm jobclub 10.00 – 4.00pm Arts & Crafts session 2.00 – 4.00pm Thur Basic computer classes 6.00 – 8.00pm

Bingo from 6pm, from 6.00pm meals available

Fri Friendship club 2.00pm – 4.00pm Jobclub 10.00am – 4.00pm

Christian friendship club 10.00 –1.00pm (once a fortnight) Sat Kids club 10.00 –1.00pm Sunday lunch 12.00 –2.00pm

Sun more events coming soon

28 The Venue Stanley Community Centre activities have moved to The Venue (formerly the Stanley Day Centre) Wear Road, Stanley DH9 6LU Contact: 01207 233512 [email protected]

Activity Times

Gym 9.00am – 9.00pm Job Search and Money Advice Service 9.00am – 5.00pm CAB 10.00am – 4.00pm Food 4 U 10.00am – 11.45am Dancing 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Mon Karate 4.45pm - 5.45pm Shoestring Theatre Co 7.30pm – 10.00pm Role Players 7.00pm – 9.30pm Spiritualist Group 6.30pm – 8.30pm Pilates 6.15pm – 7.15pm

CAT Club 9.30am – 11.30am CAB 10.00am – 4pm Gentle Exercise 1.15pm – 2.15pm Carol’s School of Dance 5.15pm – 6.45pm Bingo 6.00pm - 7.00pm Tai Kwondo 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue Annfield Plain Gleemen 6.30pm – 9.00pm Citizens Advice 10.00am – 4.00pm Gym 9.00am – 9.00pm Beading Group 10.00am – 12.00 noon Job Search 9.00am – 5.00pm

Weightwise 10.30am – 11.30am Job Search, Welfare Rights 9.00am – 5.00pm Gym 9.00am – 9.00pm Food for You 10.00am – 12 noon Wed Dance 7.30pm – 10.00pm Weight Wise 7.00pm – 8.00pm Sewing Group 7.00am – 9.00pm

29 The Venue continued

Activity Times

Job Search 9.00am – 5.00pm Gym 9.00am – 7.30pm Citizens Advice 10.00am – 4.00pm

Thur Carol Jackson School of Dance 4.15pm – 5.15pm Fit Steps 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Baby Sensory 9.00am – 1.00pm Job Search 9.00am – 5.00pm Money Advice Service 9.00am – 1.00pm

Fri Gym 9.00am – 7.30pm Food for You 10.00am – 12.00 noon Colour your Life 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Slimming World 8.00am – 12.30am Gym 9.00am – 1.00pm Sat Studio 97 10.30am – 1.00pm

30 Support Information

ADULT LEARNING AND SKILLS SERVICE The Adult Learning and Skills Service offers a number of free courses at local venues including: l Functional Skills Maths & English l ICT l Vocational Learning/Apprenticeships – (Business Administration, Customer Service, ICT, Health & Social Care, Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) l E-Learning Packages l Community Learning l Family Learning For further information please contact: Adult Learning & Skills Service, Durham County Council 03000 266 115 www.durham.gov.uk/adultlearning email [email protected]

AGE UK COUNTY DURHAM Age UK County Durham works to promote the wellbeing of all people aged over 50, their families and carers in County Durham. Our social and physical exercise activities get people out of the house and improve health and wellbeing. We help people enjoy food in later life, get to grips with new technology and handle nuisance telephone calls with confidence. We train older volunteers to support children in schools and mentor teenagers who benefit from some extra support. Contact us on 0191 386 3856 or mailto:[email protected]

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY - DEMENTIA ADVISER SERVICE When you, or someone you know, is affected by Dementia or memory concerns, finding the right services can feel daunting. The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Adviser Service can help you find exactly what local support is best for you. Our service is available across County Durham for those with Dementia and their carers and family members. Our Dementia Advisers will: Listen to your needs and offer tailored information and advice so you can consider your future options. Advise on various areas from joining social groups in your area to managing your money. Link you up with other local professionals and services. The Alzheimer’s Society report that 91% of people affected by Dementia say having a

31 Dementia Adviser makes their life better. If you would like support then please get in touch today on 0191 3890400 or email [email protected]

ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER AND DISABLED RESIDENTS You can get extra help and support with your electricity supply if you sign up to the Priority Services Register (PSR). You can sign up for the PSR if you’re: l A pensioner l Disabled or chronically sick l Have a hearing or visual impairment What help can you receive? If you’re on the PSR, you could get: l Free advice on being more energy-efficient l protection from cold callers l Your meter moved free of charge if it’s hard for you to use or read l Your bills and meter readings in a braille, large print, audio tape, textphone or typetalk l Advance notice if your energy supply is going to be interrupted and priority reconnection l Annual gas safety checks To be eligible for a free annual gas safety check, you must own your home and get a means tested benefit such as Pension Credit or Income Support. And you live alone or live with other adults who are aged over 60 or have at least one child under five To sign up for the Priority Services Register first contact your energy supplier to see if you’re eligible to sign up to the PSR. If you have different suppliers for gas and electricity, you’ll need to call them both. For more information log onto the Durham County Council web page below: www.durham.gov.uk and search for PSR

CATCH 22 Fully funded Department for Education initiative providing an individual learning and training experience while enhancing employability skills 16 to 19-years-old Alternative education in primary and secondary schools Working with Young People and Families Catch 22 works with young people and their families to give support when they are struggling to cope with substance misuse or family conflict. Contact: Sharon Stainsby 01207 237645 [email protected]

32 DERWENTSIDE MIND East Parade, Stanley DH9 0PS Derwentside MIND is a small independent mental health charity. Providing practical and emotional support to people from age 18+ years. If you suffer from feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion and loneliness due to emotional, physical or mental illness, and are finding it difficult to cope, perhaps we can help. Derwentside MIND is an Equal Opportunites organisation our doors are open to all, assessments will be carried out for anyone wishing to access our services. Contact: 01207 284723 [email protected]

DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT Durham County Carers Support is an independent, charitable organisation providing information, advice and support to carers. Durham County Carers Support offers a wide range of local, confidential support services to adult and parent carers, such as: l one-to-one support, including home visits l information and advice l informal advocacy support l carer training and support with employment issues l support to access other services l supporting carers’ health and wellbeing l social events and activities l local support groups l carer breaks.

Young carers services If you are a child or young person under the age of 18 who provides unpaid support to a parent, brother or sister, or other relative, then you are a young carer. l Do you look after a parent, brother, sister or other relative because of their disability, illness or problems? l Are you under 18 years old? l Do you want some time out? Family Action works with children and young people aged under 18 with caring responsibilities (caring for someone with a physical or learning disability, chronic or terminal illness, mental health issues or substance misuse or alcohol issues) and their families. Support is also available to young adult carers aged between 18 and 25. The service aims to reduce the caring role of children and young people by involving other services and enabling the family to find other solutions. Where caring continues, services will help to reduce the impact of the caring role.

33 The services provide: l information l informal advocacy l one-to-one and family support l group support l time out from the caring role l training and awareness-raising for other agencies. Horizon - Carers Breaks Do you have a caring role for a family member or a friend? Are you aged 14 -25 years old? Would you like information, advice and guidance to help you achieve your goals in life? If you or someone you know answers yes to the three questions above you may wish to contact Horizon Young Adult Carers Support Service! Horizons is an innovative and ground breaking project for Young Adult Carers across County Durham. The partnership of DISC, Action for Children, Consett YMCA and Cornforth Partnership work together on a shared vision: to ensure Young Adult Carers are heard, able to access appropriate services, gain confidence and have choices in life. Horizon offer: l One to one targeted support l Carers Breaks l Carers Discount Card l Activities l Family support l Advocacy l Peer Mentoring and Volunteering Opportunities The service works in partnership with Durham County Carers Support and The Bridge Young Carers Services to support with the transition to adulthood that Young Adult Carers face. Horizon also offers a capacity building role that works with services to up-skill them to support young adult carers. Contact: 03000 051 213 email: [email protected]

DURHAMWORKS DurhamWorks is a dedicated service for all young people aged 16-24 living in County Durham who are not in education, employment, or training including young people with caring responsibilities. It provides information, help and guidance to help young people get on in education, work and in life. If you would be interested in finding out more about how DurhamWorks can help you or you would like to make an appointment to see an advisor contact us on 03000 262930 or email [email protected] 34 ERASE-ing child sexual exploitation Child Sexual Exploitation is child abuse. It can have a damaging and long lasting impact on children, as well as their families. A new local website has been launched as source for help and information for children, parents and the wider community: www.eraseabuse.org Across County Durham Local Safeguarding Children’s Board partner agencies, such as Children’s Services, Police and Health all work together to erase child sexual exploitation. Victims of sexual exploitation are often reluctant to report their abuse or do not recognise that they are being abused. This makes it important for all of us professionals and the public) to be ‘eyes and ears’ in our communities, to identifying children who may be at risk, as well as identifying those who may be offending or identifying vulnerable locations where children may be at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you are concerned that a child is being abused call: First Contact on 03000 26 79 79.

EQUIPMENT ADVICE SERVICE Free advice and guidance available on hundreds of products to help you live independently. Appointments are available for the ‘Independent Living House Demonstration Centre’ where you can try products before you commit to buying or hiring. Information and advice can also be given via telephone for those who are unable to attend the house. Contact: 03000 26 56 67 [email protected]

FOODBANK Durham foodbank operates in partnership with local churches and communities, it is part of the national UK network of foodbanks established using the model developed by The Trussell Trust. Almost 400 foodbanks across the country are now part of the network and in 2012-13 these foodbanks fed 346,992 people nationwide. To access the food bank, which is located at The Venue in Stanley, customers must be referred to the service by official bodies such as the Job Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau, support groups, doctors and schools. Stanley The Venue, Wear Road, Stanley DH9 6LU Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 12pm For enquiries call: 0191 303 7559

GROUNDWORK NE & CUMBRIA Groundwork is proud to have been changing places and lives in the North East for 30 years. Since establishing in 1985 in East Durham, Groundwork has been taking positive steps and building partnerships that make a positive difference.

35 We believe our success is based on engaging local communities, young people, local businesses and the public sector. We provide training and create jobs, reduce energy and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step we will go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential. Groundwork is currently offering support to unemployed young people across the Stanley area and can help with applications, gaining experience, finding the right courses and training, how to find jobs and apprenticeships and much more. Contact: Lynne Hall, 01207 524811

HANG UP ON FRAUD Older people are targeted ruthlessly by companies over the phone. Many of these are genuine companies trying to sell their products to new customers, but some are criminals who claim to be from a bank, Department for Work & Pensions, County Council or convince them they have a virus on their computer. These criminals aim to obtain personal information or bank details and money is taken from their accounts so quickly that victims have no time to protect themselves. The ‘Beat the Scammers’ project led by Age UK County Durham and supported by Stanley AAP, will prevent older people becoming victims of crime by working in partnership with local agencies to build sustainable resilience across Stanley and help people ‘Hang up on fraud’ with confidence. This includes installing call blockers in the homes of vulnerable older people in immediate need of help. Locally recruited volunteers will help vulnerable residents how to protect themselves from being a victim of scam calls, promote free services such as the Telephone and Mail Preference Services and raise awareness of how technology such as ‘call blockers’ work. For more information or to volunteer to help contact Age UK County Durham on 0191 374 6568 or email [email protected]

HEADWAY - The Brain Injury Association Headway is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. It does this in a number of ways: Locally A network of local groups and branches throughout the UK and Channel Islands offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care. The services available will vary, depending on local needs and resources. Drop In sessions available at the Masonic Hall, Stanley. DH9 8AD Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm. Contact John on 07928199642 during office hours 36 e.mail; [email protected] www.headway.org.uk Nationally Headway UK provides support to the local groups and branches and helps to deliver high quality services through guidance on policies, procedures, standards and training. Additionally: The Headway Helpline provides information, and support to brain injury survivors, their families and carers. The Helpline is nurse led and offers a listening ear to those experiencing problems. We publish a range of booklets containing information about aspects of brain injury that will be helpful to those directly affected, plus professionals, employers and members of the public. We promote understanding of brain injury and its effects. We lobby for better support and resources to be made available by statutory health and social care providers. We campaign for measures that will reduce the number of brain injuries. National Helpline telephone number 0808 800 2244 www.headway.org.uk

HELP AND SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS If you are a victim of domestic abuse, help and support is available, regardless of age, gender and sexuality. If you are in immediate danger please call 999. Get help We understand that the first call is a big step. Your call will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively, you do not have to face your problems alone. Harbour Support Services are a specialist domestic abuse service who can help people living in County Durham. Contact Harbour on 03000 202 525 or by email: [email protected]. You could also go to your GP, health visitor, social worker, housing officer or the police who can get advice on your behalf. Women’s refuge If you are a woman and need to leave your home, women’s refuges are available. Forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ violence You have the right to choose. If you or someone you know is being forced into a marriage or is a victim of honour-based violence, contact Choices Forced Marriage Helpline on 08005 999 365

37 JUST FOR WOMEN CENTRE Just Handmade, St Joseph’s House, Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0BL Contact: 01207 281145 We have been delivering essential support to women in the Stanley and surrounding areas as a social enterprise not for profit company. We run a free counselling service. We have referrals from lots of different organisations including Victim Support, Lifeline, Local Mental Health Team, Shaid etc.. We offer women successful and lasting routes out of social exclusion, an alternate learning into training, employment and starting their own business, some of these women are the most vulnerable women in our society. 60% of women seeking help have experienced violence, mental and sexual abuse, have limited income, have low participation rates in the employment market, or experience other barriers that make it difficult for them to contribute to their communities and live their lives to their full potential. Given the issues faced by vulnerable women and their lifestyles, outcomes cannot be achieved quickly and progress is measured in small steps.

LOCATE Locate is a new website containing a wide range of care and support products and services with a range of costs, some are even free! You can find everything from leisure and community activities to products and services that can help you to live as independently as possible. Locate offers options to support you at home, such as help with odd jobs, everyday living aids, equipment to make life easier and home care. It includes voluntary services, support for carers, day care opportunities and residential care information. You’ll also find options to keep you active and involved such as clubs, sports and social activities. Use Locate to: l Search for local groups and activities l Find the right care and support services to suit your needs l Contact organisations to make enquiries Locate offers an exciting opportunity for businesses* to advertise care and support services online, which is particularly useful for small companies and individuals without a website. We are keen to welcome more organisations and providers to Locate to join the thousands who have already signed up! To find out more about joining, email us at: [email protected] or click on ‘Suggest a service’ on www.durhamlocate.org.uk *Terms and conditions apply

38 LOVE BEAMISH & STANLEY (LB&S) BUSINESS GROUP AND CAMPAIGN LB&S is an inclusive membership of local DH9 businesses – mostly independents – who come together in a common effort: - to promote more business for local business through co-operative working - to promote Beamish & Stanley businesses to visitors and local residents of DH9 area - to promote Beamish & Stanley businesses to surrounding residents of boundaries towns and villages - to increase footfall through a series of marketing tools including physical maps, facebook page, website, videos of local businesses Membership of LB&S is open, irrespective of political party, nationality, religious opinion, race, sex or colour to all registered businesses – private, public, not-for-profit, charities and community interest companies in Stanley & Beamish DH9 area and/or on its boundaries. We aim to meet at least 4 times per year and we are happy to welcome guests or aspiring entrepreneurs. We aim to win funding to support our activities and to influence economic regeneration for the good of DH9 and its independents. Committee members come from Beamish Hall, Causey House Tea Rooms, DH9 Café, Holiday Stylist, PrintmeIt and KBC Ltd. Contact: Karen Brown (Chair) e.mail: [email protected] Facebook: @lovebeamishandstanley www.lovebeamishandstanley.co.uk

MiXiT If you are interested in drama, performing arts and having fun then the MiXiT days weekday academies and weekend Mini Mixits and stageschools are the place for you. Professional coaching and support is provided that will lead to a fantastic, high quality performance in your local area. The internationally renowned inclusive theatre company Moveable Feast have opened weekday academies and weekend Mini Mixits and stageschools under the banner of MiXiT days. People with disabilities and their families will now be able to take advantage of Moveable Feast’s fantastic experience and skills. You may have seen Moveable Feast and their pop group MiXiT, who give their name to the academies, at various venues around the UK and Europe over the past few years. Contact: 01207 232 727 email: [email protected]

39 THE NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE The National Careers Service has a telephone and online advice service that is free for all young people 13-19. Their website contains careers information and job profiles on more than 500 different roles. Young people can speak to an adviser on 0800 100 900.

NEFirst CREDIT UNION NEFirst Credit Union was formed by the merger of a number of smaller North East based Credit Unions who have been providing savings and loan accounts for their members for more than twenty years. NEFirst Credit Union covers the whole of the North East, including County Durham, Northumberland and all of the boroughs that make up Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside). Anyone who lives or works in this area is eligible to join. The benefits of being a member of NEFirst include: l access to straightforward and secure savings accounts; l the availability to members of loans at interest rates that are much lower than many loan providers (especially door stop lenders, pay-day loan companies and pawn brokers); l free life insurance on savings and loans.* We have offices in Gateshead, Durham, North Shields, and Birtley and a number of regular service / collection points. N.B. Loan interest rates depend on personal circumstances. *Life Insurance subject to terms and conditions. We are affiliated to the Association of British Credit Unions Ltd. (ABCUL) We are also supported by a number of organisations but remain independent, owned and run by our members. Stanley Office: 57-61 Lenin Terrace, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6LW Email: [email protected] Tel: 0330 055 3666 Counter Services Open Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. – 15.00 p.m.

NO WRONG DOOR FOR ADVICE IN STANLEY The Venue in Stanley (formerly Stanley Day Care Centre) is hosting advice and support services; Durham Christian Partnership’s Durham Money Advice Centre and Foodbank, Citizens Advice County Durham and Durham County Council’s Welfare Rights. Between them a five day advice service is available for local residents to get help with a wide range of issues including; debt, money management, benefits, housing and income maximisation. Local Councillors are supporting the advice hub together with Stanley Area

40 Action Partnership (AAP) and Stanley Town Council. The advice providers are all active members of the Advice in County Durham Partnership that encourages joint working between its members, and provides ‘no wrong door’ access points to information and advice. The services are running at various times throughout the week: Citizens Advice County Durham - Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 4pm. Welfare Rights - Wednesday am for drop-in advice and pm for appointments. Foodbank - Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 12pm Durham Money Advice Centre - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 12pm

OPERATION A.R.I.E.S Tackling under-age drinking in County Durham and Darlington – Reducing Harm – Increasing Confidence. Operation A.R.I.E.S is a multi-agency operation which aims to tackle under-age drinking in County Durham and Darlington. What can you do to help? We would like you to give us information on: l Where youths are drinking in your area l Where the youths are getting the alcohol from l Who is buying the alcohol for the under-age youths You can give us this information by emailing confidentially to [email protected] or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. What will we do with the intelligence you give us? We will use this intelligence to target areas/premises/individuals for enforcement operations, offer support and further training to off licences should they require it and – Make your community safe.

ONE POINT CHILDRENS CENTRE, STANLEY Stanley One Point Children’s Centre offers a wide range of services and activities for children aged 0-5 and their families living in the Stanley reach area. Services include family support, parenting programmes, adult learning opportunities, play and learning sessions and lots more! Contact the Childrens Centre on 03000 266150 for further information or ‘like’ us on Facebook ‘One Point Stanley’ Clifford Road, Stanley, DH90AB Contact 03000 266150

41 POLICE - (PACT) Meetings Stanley Police hold monthly meetings at local venues - The meetings are attended by a representative from your neighbourhood policing team and will be specific to your area and individual neighbourhood priorities will be discussed. All members of the community are welcome. To find out the date of the next meeting in your area contact: [email protected] Tel: 101

SHAID (Single Homeless Action Initiative in Durham) Pre Tenancy Support The Pre Tenancy Support Service offers support to young people aged 16 + who have issues around housing. The type of support offered includes: l Advice if you are thinking of leaving home. l Support if you find yourself homeless. l Help in finding somewhere to live. l Access to a support service (the Floating Support Scheme) if you are living on your own and would like help. l Basic advice on housing rights. l Help with filling in forms and applying for benefits or grants. l Help in accessing furniture for your home. l Someone to talk to if you are having problems. l Contacts to other services if you require them. l Contacts with community groups and facilities. l Referral to ‘Monkey’ for support with fuel, furniture & finance.

Floating Support The primary role of the Floating Support Scheme is to offer young people age 16-25 support in their own tenancies or in the transitional period towards independent living. The support offered includes: l Housing rights & responsibility l Applying for benefits and grants l Budgeting and paying bills l Finding furniture l Reporting repairs l Learning skills to help you successfully maintain your tenancy l Building self confidence l Networking with specialist agency l Information on local facilities l Befriending & emotional support l Advice on education, training or employment l Advocacy 42 St Peter’s Court is a complex of sixteen self-contained fully furnished apartments. The development, situated within Sacriston a village 3 miles from Durham City is specifically designed for former armed services personnel. In addition to the living quarters there is also an IT suite and communal common room. Externally there is a car park, tenant’s allotment and garden.

SHAID can offer tenants support & advice on issues including possible funding avenues for training and employment as well as provide housing support when a tenant decides to move on. Tenants may stay at St Peters Court for up to two years.

You can get a lot more information by visiting our website at www.shaid.org.uk or by contacting 01207 238241 or by emailing [email protected]

SILVER TALK is Karbon Homes’ free telephone befriending service for customers across Northumberland and County Durham. It was set up to prevent people feeling lonely or isolated. The service involves our friendly, fully trained volunteers contacting customers for a 30 minute chat at the same time each week. Silver Talk is ideal for those who: l live alone or are isolated l are able to communicate easily over the phone l have little social contact through the week What’s great about Silver Talk? l Free weekly calls from a volunteer for up to 30 minutes l Make new friends l Someone to talk to if you feel lonely How does Silver Talk work? l You sign up and register your interest l We ask you some questions (or the older person you’re referring) l We match you with a volunteer l We then give you a call and begin the weekly chats Volunteering with Silver Talk Volunteering for Silver Talk is incredibly rewarding, and as a phone call from one of our volunteers could be the only conversation that service user has with anyone that week, you will be making a world of difference to that person’s wellbeing Why volunteer with Silver Talk? l Help prevent loneliness and isolation amongst older people in your area l Increase your confidence and learn a new skill l Have fun and feel fulfilled

43 l Positively impact someone’s life by simply chatting l We only ask that you commit a few hours a week l Full training provided by the team at Karbon Homes Interested? For more information please contact Karbon Homes on 0808 164 0111 and ask to speak to someone from the Silver Talk team.

SMART STANLEY Smart Stanley is a project that aims to improve and increase digital activity across the Stanley area and the website www.smartstanley.org.uk will be used as a tool to support business growth, enabling interaction with new market opportunities, whilst increasing consumer engagement across the town centre and surrounding villages. Please use the website to find out about; local retail outlets/shops, local news and events. If you have a local business in the Stanley area and would like to be included on the website please email us on [email protected] or call us on 03000 265 323.

STANLEY AAP Forum Recruitment Do you know anyone who would like to become a Stanley AAP Forum Member? Stanley AAP brings the Council and its Partners together with local people and organisations so they can have a greater say on how services are provided in the area. Stanley AAP Forum is open anyone who lives, works, volunteers or studies in the area. All you have to do is sign up and get involved in the work of Stanley AAP. We send a monthly e Bulletin to those who have an e mail address to keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in Stanley and the surrounding area. If you know of anyone who would be interested in becoming an AAP Forum member or would like further information, please contact 03000 265323. STANLEY AAP Priority Task & Finish Groups 2019/20 Stanley AAP’s Priorities for 2019/20 are: l Stronger Stanley – Children Young People & Families and Community Safety l Supporting Stanley – Older People and Health & Wellbeing l Successful Stanley – Employment, Enterprise and Training Each Priority has a Task and Finish Group that is made up of AAP Board Members, interested AAP Forum Members and professionals whose expertise lies within the priority. The main role of the Task and Finish Groups is to develop potential projects around the priorities by looking at the underlying issues outlined by the AAP Forum in greater detail. The Priority Task and Finish Groups meet regularly to discuss proposed projects to address the themes and issues. The main aim of Priority Task and Finish Groups is to involve members of the AAP Forum and local service deliverers to ensure that the AAP

44 Board has access to the opinions of a wide range of people. Task and Finish Groups also allow Stanley AAP partners to consult Group Members about their work and publicise their activities at a local level. If you have a particular skill or interest in any of Stanley AAP’s current priorities and you would like to come along and get involved in one of the Task and Finish Groups please contact the office on 03000 265323 for more details and upcoming Task and Finish Group Meeting dates.

STANLEY CUSTOMER ACCESS POINT Report Apply Book Pay Comment The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley DH9 0TE Tel 03000 260000 Save time Mon-Thur 8.30am-5pm Fri 8.30am-4.30pm do it online Self Service PCs are available for information on a range of services including bus passes, waste permits, highways, street cleansing and environmental services. Please contact us to make an appointment for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction or call in for help to set up and maintain your Universal Credit claim.

STANLEY EDUCATION CENTRE Stanley Education Centre is annexed to Shield Row Primary School and provides meeting and training rooms for both public and private hire. Parking is available on site for up to 70. Please call 03000 265320.

ST. STEPHEN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE (Formally St. Stephen’s Church) Hollyhill Gardens East, South Stanley, DH9 6PE. Here at St. Stephen’s Community Centre we have a wide range of regular community groups, such as the New Quest Club, Craft and chat group, Crafty cards group, Dog and puppy training, Stanley youth project, Kalzaks Super Circuits, Seated exercise, plus much more. We have a Community Café which provides freshly cooked meals every day except Saturday. All our meals are made from locally produced fresh ingredients and are of a very high standard but are very reasonably priced. We also take part in the suspended meals programme. Anyone can pay for a meal to be suspended so that someone facing extreme hardship or financial difficulty can come in and ask for a suspended meal and one will be provided for them with no questions asked. This is to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. On Wednesday’s we have our lunch club at 12 o’clock, anyone can come along to this and have a meal and a pudding, followed by a variety of entertainment and activities, all this for only £3 per person. Most months we have a fundraising event, this can be a Quiz night, Ladies pamper night,

45 Psychic night, Summer or Christmas fair, or maybe a Race night. More details of these can be found on our website www.ststephenscommunitycentre.com or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/st.stephenscommunitycafe to see our daily specials.

STANLEY TRANSPORT SCHEME Would YOU like to become an important part of our team as a Volunteer Driver? We require volunteer drivers with a caring and understanding nature located throughout the Stanley area, who have their own vehicle: l Mileage rate paid l Training and support provided Stanley Area Action Partnership helped fund a Volunteer Driver Service Pilot for the Stanley area. After this successful pilot, funding has been provided to continue this popular service giving vulnerable people of all ages help with their transport needs. This scheme is led by ‘Supportive’ whose aim is to support people to achieve a better quality of life. Are you one of the many people in Stanley who finds it difficult to get out of the house or use public transport? Supportive can help you get from A to B. Maybe we can help you or someone you love to keep independent To enquire about the service Tel: 01740 658885 For further details on volunteering contact: Tel: 01740 658 872 or Email: [email protected]

Do you need help getting about? We may be able to help you get out and about. Whether its coffee morning, craft groups, tea dances, bingo, social activities or church, we could help by providing a volunteer driver door-to-door service. We are Supportive; a registered charity based in County Durham delivering not for profit social care services. Our volunteer drivers come from all walks of life and are approachable, friendly and reliable. We offer access to social activities and aim to relieve social isolation within Stanley Small charges do apply. To see if you qualify or for further details contact Leanne Clark on 01740 658883 or email: [email protected]

46 STOP SMOKING Free, proven support to help you quit smoking now! Join the thousands of people who have used Smokefreelife support to help them stop smoking. Maybe you’ve tried to stop smoking before and it didn’t work, or there are other challenges that are making it difficult for you to stop. We offer free face-to-face support, via a number of community clinic across County Durham, to get to know you and help you succeed in stopping smoking. Make your appointment, visit http://www.smokefreelifecountydurham.co.uk www.smokefreelifecountydurham.co.uk or ring us at 0191 369 2016/ 0800 772 0565 or Text ‘QUIT’ to 66777.

THE VENUE (formerly Stanley Day Care Centre) The new home for Stanley Community Association The Venue is available for residents to pop in and use the computers for free. Our volunteers will help you with the support you require when using ICT. We have volunteering opportunities within our Centre, such as reception, admin, ICT and cleaning. There are also a variety of courses on offer through different training providers. More information on current courses available can be obtained by visiting us at the centre. We also hire out rooms for meetings, training etc. for groups and businesses at low costs. Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6QA Contact: 01207 233512 Email: [email protected]

VICTIM SUPPORT DURHAM If you have been effected by crime, please call the Victim Care and Advice Service on 0303 040 1099 Lines are open 9.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday If you need support outside of our open hours call our support line for free on 0808 1689 111

47 WELLBEING FOR LIFE SERVICE The Wellbeing for Life service is a FREE service supporting you to live well in County Durham. The Wellbeing for Life service aims to take a community approach to improving health and wellbeing. The service can work with you on a one to one basis or in groups through a combination of staff and volunteers. The service can give you help with: The service can give you help with: l Healthy eating, weight management, weight loss l Stopping smoking l Increasing physical activity levels l Practical cooking l Mental wellbeing l Adult learning opportunities l Finding out how to volunteer and help others l Finding out how to get involved in their community Advice is given to help people know what’s available and the programme also supports community groups to develop their own initiatives and set up community activities. What’s on this month: We are running lots of activities in your area. Check out the events section on our website which shows what’s on in your area. www.wellbeingforlife.net If you would like more information or support please contact us Freephone 0800 8766887 Email: [email protected]

WELFARE ASSISTANCE SCHEME The Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme can help residents at times when they are at their most vulnerable by supporting their short-term needs or helping them to maintain their independence. There are two types of welfare assistance available: l Daily living expenses help meet immediate short-term needs for goods or services that arise because of a disaster or unforeseen circumstances. It can include direct payments to a gas or electricity supplier or prepayment card/vouchers for food and travel. l A settlement grant can help residents remain in the community, or move back into the community, after a period in supported or unsettled accommodation, for example someone leaving care or an individual who has been made homeless. It includes access to standard household items such as beds, bedding, furniture and white goods. The contact telephone number for the Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme is 03000 26 79 00. Applicants can apply for welfare assistance by telephone or by completing an application form online at www.durham.gov.uk/welfareassistance

48 WELFARE RIGHTS OFFICER AVAILABLE IN THE VENUE (formerly Stanley Day Care Centre) on a Wednesday. Do you own your own home or rent from a private landlord? Have you been taken off benefits? Do you not know what you can claim? A Welfare Rights Officer is now available every Wednesday at The Venue, Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6QA (formerly Stanley Day Care Centre). A Drop in Advice Surgery is available on a Wednesday morning from 9:30am – 12pm and a one to one Appointment system is in place on a Wednesday afternoon from 1pm – 4pm. To organise an appointment please call into The Venue or pop along to the Advice Surgery on a Wednesday.

WHEELS TO WORK - Transport help to access employment A new scheme is helping people get established in their first six months of employment. Funded by Chester-le-Street and District AAP, Stanley AAP and Mid Durham AAP, with a £50,000 grant contribution from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, Wheels to Work aims to ensure travelling is not a barrier for those starting in their new role or training. Hiring a moped If you’re 16 or over and have a provisional licence you can hire one of 36 mopeds. You then have the option to borrow either a 50cc moped for £25 a week or a 125cc for £30 a week. Discounts are available for apprentices, students, part-time and zero hours workers. The cost will cover Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), protective clothing, a heavy duty lock, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing and maintenance of the moped. After the loan period, and in partnership with the local Credit Union, there may be an option to buy the moped. Travelling options We recognised that often jobs exist but due to shift patterns and transport routes across County Durham it can be difficult to get to work for the time you need to start. If you are in the North Durham area then I would encourage you to get in touch to see if this scheme can be of benefit. We are looking forward to offering residents in the eligible areas of County Durham the chance to take up work or training opportunities where lack of transport has up to now been a barrier. Contact: Wheels to Work team on 0191 389 7153 or check out the website Wheels to Work for more information.

49 Altogether better Durham Stanley Area Action Partnership Useful Telephone Numbers

AGE UK 0191 3863856

Annfield Plain Library 03000 269511

Benefit Enquiries 03000 262 000

Council Tax Enquiries 03000 264 000

Citizens Advice 0191 3842638

Durham County Council – Customer Services 03000 261 000

Foodbank 0191 303 7559

Highways Enquires 03000 261000

Job Centre Plus Stanley 0845 604 3719

Karbon Homes 0808164 0111

NEFirst Credit Union 0330 055 3666

One Point Stanley 03000 261114

Police 101 (Emergency 999)

South Moor Library 03000 269 516

Stanley Education Centre 03000 265320

Stanley Library – [email protected] 03000 269517

Street Scene Enquiries 03000 261 000

Stanley Town Council 01207 299109

Victim Support 0845 3030 900

50 Below is list of your Locally Elected Durham County Councillors

Divisionls Councillor Contact Detai

Joan Nicholson 03000 264350 Annfield Plain Division Jeanette Stephenson 03000 268724

Mark Davinson 03000 268 704 Craghead and South Moor Division Carole Hampson 03000 268717

Lyn Boyd 03000 268705 Stanley Division Carl Marshall 03000 268741

Olga Milburn 03000 268 748 Tanfield Division Joyce Charlton 03000 268694

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