‘RENNY’S RAMBLE’ RAISES OVER £10,000 FOR MACMILLAN Turn to Page 5 to find out how over 100 people walked 10km to raise over £10k for Macmillan Cancer Support

Also inside:

Burnhope Bus Chaos is addressed by Parish Council

Burnhope Heritage Project

Doctors new phone number: 01207 268820

9 WAYS TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BURNHOPE

1. www.burnhopecommunitycentre.co.uk Fun for all the family! 2. Burnhope Community Centre Facebook Find out how you can Page get involved on Page 2 3. Burnhope Parent & Toddler Group Facebook Page 4. Burnhope Partnership Facebook Page Burnhope Halloween 5. Burnhope Methodist Church Facebook Page Scarecrows 6. Burnhope Village News Facebook Group 7. Burnhope Memories Facebook Group Thursday 31st October 8. Spot posters in shops, bars, doctors and 11am-4pm elsewhere 9. Noticeboards on Holmside Lane, on Community Centre Gates and inside Page 2 THE BURNHOPE WHEEL PARISH COUNCIL REPORT REFLECTION , RESPECT AND LOOKING FORWARD

Hello all and hope you have had a great are suggested above, and DDC IMPROVING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS summer! Transport Services know there is a problem as the bus company have From around September 27th there will TACKLING POOR BUS SERVICE acknowledged there are punctuality be work starting around our Christmas tree area as we are having an electricity To start my report I would like to give problems and are monitoring the supply installed to power the lights on the everyone an update on the very poor bus situation. tree rather than the battery power used in service we are witnessing at the moment. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE previous years. I have contacted Stuart Woods at AFFECTED BY BUS PROBLEMS If the above work is completed (which it Durham County Council Transport If problems persist with buses not turning should be) it has been suggested that we Services and he in turn contacted the Go up when scheduled, please note the time have the switching on of the lights and a North East Bus Company (this is the and report the issue as soon as you can Christmas carol sing a long on second reply we have received from the Wednesday 4th December at 6pm then company, the first reply was very poor) on 03000 268523 or pass the afterwards you’re invited to pop into the their reply on reliability is dated 19th information on to Burnhope Parish Community Centre for a warm drink or a September 2019 and is below: Council, who, along with your County Councillors and transport services are glass of sherry so we’re looking forward to “Punctuality on the M6 service is a little trying to get these issues resolved. see you then. bit worse than service 30 – if I’m honest Regards I’m surprised as I expected punctuality to IMPROVING PLAY AREA improve as there is now more recovery Derek Coates Moving on, your Parish Council have time in the cycle than there was before given the go ahead to address play-bark Chair of (with 8 minutes in Lanchester) and other problems in the play area at Burnhope Parish In the last two weeks we’ve only lost two the bottom of the village (we realise that Council trips on the M6 due to late running - one the equipment is old and outdated but of which was late evening so must have until it’s possible to procure more funding Derek Coates been something abnormal. So whilst we will have to make the best of there may be some work to do on improving what we have). improving punctuality, I think that lost [email protected] Flower planting continued over the mileage due to late running isn’t summer months and looked great, thank occurring regularly”. you Alan Gibson for your work in We know that the issues are greater than producing the end result. Page 3

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR LOCAL POLICE

We are now preparing for winter nights, at this time of • Avoid keeping large sums of money at home. year we usually see an increase in burglaries, please see some quick tips on keeping your property safe • Don’t keep cheque books and cheque cards together and don’t below. write down PIN numbers for credit or debit cards. • Keep windows and doors locked when you go out, even if • Keep documents containing personal details such as bank it’s just for a few minutes. We recommend you keep doors statements and passports out of sight; if no longer needed, locked even when you’re in the house as offenders may carefully dispose of or shred these items. still try to gain access. • Consider keeping expensive jewellery, house deeds and other • Make sure side and back gates are secure. important items in a home safe anchored to the brickwork. • Be wary of sign of a distraction burglary, where more than • Don’t leave garden tools outside, keep ladders out of sight and one person calls at your door, trying to dupe you into letting ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are locked. one caller in to burgle you whilst you are distracted by • Even when you’re at home, try not to leave accessible windows another one. open at night. • Consider fitting an approved burglar alarm system. • Christmas is a key time for burglaries, with many houses full of • If you go out in the evening, close curtains and use new and valuable presents. Don’t alert burglars by leaving automatic timer switches to turn your lights on when it goes present packaging outside, put it all in your recycling box out of dark. Set the timers so they go on and off at different times sight. in different rooms. • Never give your keys to anyone you do not know well. Change • Use timer switches to turn on a radio but tune it to a station the locks when you move house so that you know exactly who which has mostly talking. has keys. • Keep keys, including shed and car keys in a place where • Consider using a fake TV simulator. It’s a flickering light that they’re not visible to anyone looking in. Keep them out of makes it seem to anyone looking into your windows that your reach of windows and doors. Don’t leave keys in the door home is occupied – even when it isn’t. A sensor automatically and never hide a spare key outside. triggers the Fake TV at dusk.

• Insure your belongings. Many insurance companies offer reduced premiums for people with good home security, but PCSO 7532 Lewis Formosa make sure you lock your home properly and switch on any alarm; otherwise you may not be covered. [email protected]

There’s lots to enjoy at your Community Come and join us to access great discounts! Centre with something for everyone: If you’re already a Community Centre Member, please note that your 2019/20 subscriptions are now due and you can pay any • Age UK hold a number of activities including exercise time the Centre is open. See the website for opening times. classes each Tuesday at 5.30pm - all ages welcome. Fancy becoming a Community Centre Member? You’ll get discounts on gym sessions as well as special prices on room hire • The Youth Club is always popular on a Friday for family parties and events. Pop in and ask for a Community evening from 6pm. Centre Membership Form • Burnhope Parent & Toddler Group is going Add to your CV by volunteering from strength to strength on a Tuesday morning with parents and grandparents from the village and There are still opportunities to volunteer for the Community surrounding areas enjoying the sessions with their little Centre. As a charity, we rely on volunteers to assist in the ones. running of the Centre. From covering reception for a couple of hours to helping out at functions, it’s a great way to be part of our • Thursday morning is Coffee Morning community too. featuring tea, coffee and cakes, all washed down with a We held our A.G.M on Thursday 19th September where we were good old natter. All welcome. delighted to welcome 4 new young committee members to our management team. • New Bingo Night From 7pm to 9pm each Saturday is Bingo night, so come along, enjoy and be lucky! There are some new developments in the pipeline for the Centre and we’re looking forward to updating you on the outcome in the • The Monday Club starts at 1.30pm each week and next edition of “The Burnhope Wheel“. is always a vibrant afternoon with all welcome. Please check our website and notices throughout the village for • The Gym provides easy-access and affordable future activities and functions at your Community Centre. exercise within your village. If you haven’t already joined www.burnhopecommunitycentre.co.uk. contact us on [email protected] to arrange Enquiries to [email protected] an induction. Page 4 THE BURNHOPE WHEEL

The Burnhope Heritage Project is in full swing and the response to the project within the village and surrounding areas has been fantastic.

Burnhope Primary School, members of various community groups and individual residents have actively supported and participated in the extensive programme of events on offer since the project’s launch earlier this year. Stalls at various events such as the Burnhope Summer Fayre, a history who each month are attending training Some of this research has already been festival at Beamish Museum and and research sessions at the Durham used in the creation of Wednesday numerous drop-in events held at the new Record Office or external research trips, afternoon family activities which ran Community Centre, the Methodist most recently to the Durham Mining throughout the summer in the Church Hut and The Garage Bar and Museum and the Mining Art Gallery in Community Centre. . Grill have also generated interest. With support from some of our project People often think their memories and Some volunteers are even putting in volunteers, families made waggons, built stories are of no interest to others but extra hours as they delve further into the a map-based replica of the village this couldn’t be further from the truth so fascinating history of the village, through time, painted heritage rocks please get in touch or come and see us particularly in relation to early which were distributed throughout the at a future drop-in for a chat. geographical boundaries, census data, village and played exciting games such early newspaper reports, music and as Battle Coal!, Burnhope Census Bingo Currently a small but dedicated team of entertainment, school life and lesser and Burnhopopoly. volunteers make up our research team known stories of Burnhope’s history.

40 PEOPLE ENJOY BEAMISH COULD YOUR EXPERIENCE HELP Burnhope Heritage Project YOUNG PEOPLE? The free community trip to Beamish GET INVOLVED Museum was also a huge success this There’s plenty more coming up over the next Every Tuesday: After-school club summer. Over 40 people took part. We had couple of months so please do join us. We’d at Burnhope Primary School, 15.15 – a great time and were really lucky with the love to find some more research volunteers 16.15pm. We’re looking for older weather after a very wet weekend leading and would really like to encourage older members of the community to come up to the trip! people to share their skills and memories with and share their memories and skills. younger people in the village. GETTING THE KIDS INVOLVED You can come just once or more If you think you might have something to offer regularly! Get in touch if you’re Before the summer holidays, Class 3 and and can spare a little bit of time, even just an interested. Class 4 from Burnhope Primary School took hour, please get in touch. a trip to Durham Record Office. They Thursday 10th October: Volunteer explored the archives and completed their The project will run until December 2020, is research group visit to the Durham Discover Arts Award. We’re looking forward supported by the National Lottery Heritage Record Office. 13.00 – 16.00pm. We to presenting them with their certificates this Fund and Durham County Council, and will learn how to best record our term. delivered by Age UK . research, have a catch up with each AFTER-SCHOOL HERITAGE CLUB For more information please contact Kirsty other and then continue our work in the archives. Please contact us to let us We’ve also just started a free after-school McCarrison on 0191 374 6560 or know you’re coming. club on a Tuesday and we really want to [email protected] encourage older family members to come along and join in with the activities.

Page 5 The Burnhope Wheel BIG-HEARTED BURNHOPERS REMEMBER LOVED ONES

Renny’s Ramble raised an astounding £10,650!

On Saturday 7th September, over 100 local people walked 10KM (6.5 miles) in memory of well-loved Burnhope man, Kevin ‘Renny’ Reynoldson who passed away on 26th April aged 66. Granddaughter Sofia Organised by Kevin’s daughter, Karen Reynoldson and her close friends, ‘Renny’s Kevin’s beloved Yvonne & Karen Ramble’ was set up to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support after the nurses Kevin Reynoldson looked after Kevin in his time of need. Walkers were invited to participate in memory of their After the walk, the fun own loved ones too. continued at the Cricket Granddaughter Neve (far right) Club when some brave Family friend Broghan Cowell shared her souls endured waxing delight when the amount raised was and head shaving! announced on Facebook, “I’m over the moon Kevin’s son Michael and with the amount. It will make a HUGE difference Granddaughter Ebony grandson Ben are to Macmillan. Brilliant charity very close to my pictured right raising yet heart. Well done everyone!” more money. The sponsored walk started at Knitsley Farm If anyone would like to contribute they can do so Shop and ended at Diggerland, Langley Park. at www.justgiving.com – search for ‘Karen's There were shorter versions for tired or little Charity Fundraising Day & Night - Rennys Ben Reynoldson and Dad Michael legs and buggies. Ramble for Macmillan’.

Shopping In addition, the village was served by travelling sales carts and vans. Special Perhaps the most fondly remembered is Wednesday 30th October: Burnhope Our volunteer Ada Rainbow’s sweet shop (pictured left) Cindy Heritage Project Roadshow at the in a railway carriage in a corner of the Brockington Community Centre (afternoon), 13.00- cricket field “where she attracted children has been 16.00pm. A very special drop-in event with many things sold for a penny.” speaking to where you can see what the project has older At the opposite end of the scale was the uncovered so far, speak to an archivist from Burnhope West Stanley Co-operative store with its the Durham County Record Office about residents who five Departments situated beside the family or local history, see the exhibition have lived in the village for many years, cricket field, opened in 1904 and closed in ‘Mining Durham’s Hidden Depths’, join in asking them about what shops they can 1982. with a craft activity and have a cup of tea remember on the high street. and a biscuit. We would love to hear your memories of Although we’re not fully clear on the exact these shops. People have told us fantastic Thursday 14th November: Drop-in at dates of all of the shops, we’ve now got a stories about Ada Rainbow’s sweet shop in Lanchester Library 10.00am-12.00pm. An ‘memory map’ which will be on display at particular but we would love to hear more; opportunity to chat to volunteers, find out future events. photos of shops would be particularly what we’ve discovered so far or share useful. information and memorabilia. Since 1850 there have been more than 26 shops in Burnhope, of 12 different types. There are potentially still gaps in our

Probably not more than 15 at any one time. information so do come along to look at the map so that we can incorporate your information!

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We are now into the Autumn Term in school, and have welcomed We are also taking part in the Intergenerational Heritage pupils old and new at the start of the new school year. We said Project, which is bringing together younger and older members goodbye to our Year 6 children in July, and hope they are settling of Burnhope Community. There are lots of activities planned well into their new secondary school. We also said goodbye to throughout the area, in conjunction with Age UK, which you may Miss Fisher and wish her well. We have some new pupils who have seen advertised, and we have an after-school club which is have joined us this term, and hope that they are now feeling part working on this project. of our school family.

Other after-school clubs include Sports, Cookery and Film Some of our new pupils have joined our lovely Early Years Unit Club, and clubs vary from term to term. Children are always keen which Nursery and Reception children attend. Children can start to get involved in these activities, and our staff generously give Nursery at the beginning of the term after their 3rd birthday, and up their time to make them fun. we offer both 15 hour and 30 hour places which are available now. It is always a good idea to fill in an application form so that Very Exciting STEM Project your child can be added to our waiting list and we can notify you when a place is available.

Applications can be made for Nursery in the school year that the child has their second birthday. Forms are available from the school office. We currently have places available, and are offering a Drop-In session every Tuesday morning from 9.30 am – 10.00 am. This is an ideal opportunity to come and see what goes on in Nursery, and let your child try out some of our activities. If you, or anyone you know, has a child not yet attending Nursery, please get in touch. We would love to see you. You may remember that in last term’s article we told you about an exciting project which was, at that time, still under Our children undertake a number of assessments and statutory wraps. Well, it is well and truly on show now! tests in the summer term in school. We are delighted to say that results in these tests this year have been really pleasing, We were given the brilliant opportunity of building our own car, reflecting the hard work of both the pupils and the staff who have yes, our very own car. And not only that, some of our children worked with them. were able to drive it. Working at North Durham Academy, we built our car, decorated it, and then took it to the Greenpower In 2019 we have continued to improve upon results and in Year 1 racing event at Gateshead Stadium. It was a lovely sunny day, 100% of children passed phonic screening. Achievement in and our children had great fun competing against other schools reading is a very good indicator of success in later life and we are who had also built their cars. proud to get our children off to the very best start. At the end of KS1 we continue to be above national averages in reading, writing and Maths and by KS2 we are particularly proud of exceeding national averages in Maths.

We continue to offer a free Breakfast Club every morning for children from Reception age upwards. This is still being supported by funding from Warburtons bakers, and from Kelloggs, and children can attend from 8.15 am each morning where they will have breakfast followed by some fun activities, preparing During the summer term we achieved two awards. The first was them well for their day ahead. the BIG anti bullying award for 2018-19. This is a national award which recognises our promise to prevent bullying. We also At Burnhope School we think it is important to be part of the wider achieved the School Games GOLD award which recognises our community, and have links within the local community. We are commitment to school games and sport. delighted to have close links with the Community Centre, and enjoy using their facilities for meetings and activities. We also Our outdoor play facilities are being very well used, and we are have connections with both churches in Burnhope. awaiting the construction of a storage building for all our equipment. This includes the waterproof clothing which our children wear so they can enjoy the outdoors in all weather. Unfortunately, this doesn’t last for ever, so we are currently fundraising for new waterproofs. We have a fundraising ‘thermometer’ on display in school, and are holding non-uniform days and other activities to try and reach out total before the weather gets too bad!

The Friends of Burnhope School (FoBS) are a great support to us, and continue to fundraise to help provide extras for our children which Our KS2 children recently attended the Harvest Service at the would otherwise not be possible. They Methodist Chapel, and we have regular visits from Stuart and bought hoodies for our Year 6 children Claire Earl who deliver assemblies to the pupils. Donations from as a leaving gift in July, and hold regular our Harvest Festival in school are taken to the local Food Bank, coffee events and raffles to raise these where our some of our older children are able to see first-hand greatly appreciated funds. We are how their donations help members of the community. always looking for more supporters – if you are interested please contact the school office. A great time was had by all at the Burnhope Summer Fayre and Dog Show, held at the Cricket Club on August Bank Holiday Monday. In total, £1,044.50 was raised for Burnhope Partnership, which goes towards to print of the Burnhope Wheel (it is prepared by volunteers) and other small projects around the village.

We are passionate about enriching our curriculum and providing experiences for our pupils.

In June 2019 our Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to visit London where they visited many historical landmarks and also got to experience a West End show – the Lion King (photos above)

One of the most fun events in the school calendar is our annual whole- school visit to the Pantomine each Christmas at the Theatre Royal Newcastle.

This year will be the 4th visit and this is made possible in no small part, by the fundraising done by FoBS, which pays for tickets for every child in school.

Apart from being an exciting Christmas trip, it offers our children the opportunity to experience a professional show in a beautiful historic theatre, and they all love it….oh yes they do! This year they will see Beauty and the Beast.

At the end of September we were lucky enough to be visited by Olympic Pole Vaulter Sally Scott who talked to children about her experiences in sport and worked with each class on fitness. Our pupils took part in fitness session with her and were sponsored by parents and friends. It was a very inspirational visit, and also raised funds for sporting equipment for school.

Burnhope Primary School may be a small school, but small is beautiful, and here our pupils receive an excellent well -rounded education in a happy and caring school.

Burnhope Primary School “Learning to play, discover and achieve together”. Page 8 THE BURNHOPE WHEEL

New Surgery Telephone Number Go online – www.veterans-uk.info eConsult Patients please be aware that the surgery now has a new telephone number. Our new telephone number is eConsult is an online portal where you can check your 01207 268820 symptoms, receive medical advice or consult online with GPs at The Haven Surgery by completing a quick online form that is sent FLU Clinics and reviewed by the practice. eConsult can also direct patients to self-help, pharmacy advice and local self-referral services. Flu Vaccinations are arriving at the surgery and appointments To access eConsult please go to: for patients will be booked. The practice will hold our usual Walk in Flu Clinic Coffee morning, date to be confirmed. http://www.thehavensurgery.co.uk/

(The Haven Surgery Website), then click on the ‘Get Started’ link Continuation of Vulnerable Adults Weekend which will give you 4 options:- Service • Help For My Condition The Frail and Elderly Weekend Service will currently continue • I Want General Advice until further notice. This service offers GP intervention and • I Want Administrative Help assessments of vulnerable patients over the weekend. • I Want Help For My Child Autism Hour Choose appropriate link for your problem. The “Autism Hour” is part of the charity’s ‘Too Much Information’ Patient Survey Results campaign, which is all about helping the public gain a better understanding of autism, and making the small changes that The latest GP Patient Survey (GPPS) results have now been reduce the overload autistic people can face. published. This survey details findings of patients’ experience of healthcare services provided by GP practices, including overall The surgery has signed up for Autism Hour which was on experience, access, awareness and use of online services, Thursday 10th October 2019 at 12pm. The surgery dimmed our making an appointment, choice and satisfaction with appointment lights, turned off our music and helped staff learn about Autism. offered, care planning, and rating of care at last appointment. Staff also be made donations to the Autistic Society and any too common nationally and within our own community. donations on the day were really appreciated. As always the Where patient experience is best practice thanks all our patients for donations received. • 98% of respondents describe their experience of making Military Veterans an appointment as good The Haven Surgery is extremely proud to be a pilot practice for Local (CCG) average: 70% National average: 67% Armed Forces Veteran Friendly accreditation and we are committed to caring for those injured in service, in a way which • 96% of respondents find it easy to get through to this GP reflects the Nation’s moral obligation to do so. practice by phone When service people leave the armed forces, their healthcare is Local (CCG) average: 71% National average: 68% the responsibility of the NHS and the UK government has pledged to support veterans with priority NHS care (please read • 86% of respondents were offered a choice of appointment on in the next paragraph for more information). It is highly when they last tried to make a general practice important that these people register with a GP on discharge and appointment to inform the practice they are registering with, that they have served. This will ensure that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) can Local (CCG) average: 61% National average: 62% transfer your full medical records to the GP. For full details of Patient Survey Results go to: If you have served in the armed forces and are registered with http://gp-patient.co.uk/report?practicecode=A83622# this practice, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make the appropriate notes in your records. This will mean Appointment Availability we can ensure that any referrals are noted with your status as a military veteran as this may entitle you to priority access should The Clinical Commissioning Group report received by the this be appropriate (for conditions that are ‘service-related’). surgery noted that The Haven Surgery has the 3rd highest Please be advised that this is always subject to ‘clinical need’ appointment availability in our locality. This, together with the and there may be occasions where a non-veteran would take very positive responses in the annual patient survey results (see priority over you, due to their ‘clinical need’. By having it noted above), demonstrates that the practice has extremely good that you are a veteran in your records will also enable you to access to nurse and GP appointments, compared with the vast benefit from veteran-specific services. majority of other practices in the local area. If you are a Veteran please let a member of the practice DNA Rates – Did Not Attend team know to help ensure you are getting the best possible The practice has received a report from the Clinical care. Commissioning Group which show that the Haven Surgery DNA Please see NHS choices link below for more information on rates are higher than other practices in our locality. services available for Veterans. Can patients please ensure you contact the practice to cancel https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Militaryhealthcare/Pages/ your appointment if it is no longer needed. Failure to do so can Militaryhealthcare.aspx result in patients having to wait longer for an appointment. The Veterans UK section of the ‘gov.uk’ website is a further Mental Health Awareness – Callum Riley Bands valuable resource. As mentioned in our previous newsletter Mental Health problems For FREE help and advice you can contact Veterans are all too common nationally and within our own community. UK on 0800 169 2277 and ask to speak to your local Veterans The practice would like to thank everyone who has donated by Welfare Service representative. purchasing one of Callum Riley ‘Talking Saves Lives’ bands that

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are on sale at the Surgery. The money raised to date is £90. The Bishop of Durham is very This money has been donated to If U Care Share Foundation. pleased to announce that The If U Care Share Foundation is a local charity which was started Rev’d Lesley Sutherland, by a family who had experienced loss through suicide. If U Care currently Assistant Curate of Share have 3 aims: Prevention, Intervention, and Support for and , has been those bereaved by suicide. appointed as Priest in Charge of You can contact If U Care Share Foundation as follows: Lanchester, Burnhope, Harelaw and Annfield Plain. Tel No: 0191 387 5661 Rev’d Lesley Sutherland Email at [email protected] She will be licensed by the Bishop of Jarrow on Monday, married; by the end of the Double Prescriptions over the Christmas Period October 21st at 6.30pm at service God had spoken to me, Lanchester All Saints’ Church. telling me that I was to offer The practice will provide dispensing patients on medication, myself for ordination.” double prescriptions for over the Christmas period, to avoid Lesley Sutherland, 57, was born unnecessary anxiety over the festive period should a patient be in the North East and lived in “It took me another seven years running low on their repeat medications. Hetton le Hole before going to of attempting to bargain with Christmas Opening Hours Oxford University. She qualified God before I understood I had as a barrister in family law and to do it.” The practice will close on Tuesday 24th December at 6pm and reopen again on Friday 27th December at 8am. Should anyone practiced for 28 years before “I look forward to meeting you need medical attention whilst the practice is closed please call turning to ministry. She is married all.” 111 and only in an exceptional case of emergency patients to Ian. should call 999. The Parish of Lanchester and At her ordination two years ago Burnhope meet together in All New Year Opening Hours she said, “For many years I had Saints Parish Church, an attraction to church which I The practice will close on Tuesday 31st December at 6pm and Lanchester, and St. John’s, didn’t understand; I loved the Burnhope, and have groups for reopen again on Friday 3rd January at 8am. Should anyone music, the liturgy, the culture of children, young people and need medical attention whilst the practice is closed please call church but would not admit to the adults. In addition to the main 111 and only in an exceptional case of emergency patients existence of God.” Sunday worship we hold should call 999. monthly Messy Church, Cafe The Haven Surgery would like to wish all of our patients a Very “In 2005, I had a full-blown Church and contemplative Merry Christmas and Happy New Year religious experience whilst getting services. We

Invitation to a Remembering Service A new scheme is bringing Andrea Goldie, Development The Burnhope Methodist Church hot dinners to older people Worker for the charity said (Chapel) Holmside Lane, Burnhope. in Burnhope. “Dining together is a great way to Durham DH7 0DP bring communities closer Burnhope Hot Dinners will be together. We hope that people held one Wednesday per month Sunday 3rd November at 5.30pm who live alone will enjoy good from 1.00pm to 2.30pm. food and company. The first lunch We would like to invite you to our Age UK County Durham have will cost £3.00 as an introductory Remembering Service on 3rd Nov, 17.30 at teamed up with the welcoming offer then £5.00/£6.00 per lunch Burnhope Methodist Chapel. Burnhope Community Centre subject to numbers.“ and Ashbarton Catering in “There will be an enjoyable The service is for all those who would like Crook to invite older people who activity afterwards. We are to join us to remember their loved ones. live alone to join a new monthly planning a lovely after-lunch lunch club. programme for future lunches and So that we can prepare for this special service, please email The first lunch will be held in will be asking members what they us [email protected]. October (Date to be confirmed). would like to see. “ What’s On... Ashbarton Catering will provide “The more people who join us the a hot dinner with vegetables better as we will be able to reduce Our worship takes place every Sunday at 5.30pm. followed by a delicious sponge the costs accordingly” and custard for the bargain start Booking is essential. For more Tuesdays 10am - 11.15am up price of £3 in October. information or to book a place, Walking Group - Everyone welcome please contact Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm Andrea Goldie Friendship Group Tel: 0191 374 6577 Come along to play games, make crafts or simply chat with a coffee! You are welcome to stay for the or email at whole afternoon or come and go as you please. [email protected]. Page 10 THE BURNHOPE WHEEL Page 11

TWO TROPHIES FOR BURNHOPE EVERYONE WELCOME! At the end of the cricket season our On August Bank Holiday Monday the 2nd XI team celebrated by winning cricket field was filled with people and the Johnson Coates Trophy and the dogs when the Burnhope Partnership Amos Lowing Trophy. held its annual Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show. This year ended sadly with very few league games played due to the Then on Saturday 7th September we weather conditions. Heavy rain had over 100 footsore walkers return showers had either caused games to from the sponsored walk from be cancelled or abandoned. Knitsley to Langley Park, organised by Karen Reynoldson and her friends GETTING THE YOUNGSTERS INTO to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer CRICKET Support. With thanks to David Selby holding Over £10,000 was raised for this very his regular Monday evening cricket worthy charity with raffles, collections sessions we have seen a great and sponsors all adding to the money interest from the youngsters raised. In the evening a waxing and attending. We hope to see them all shaving event was held, and a singer again next season. provided entertainment while the LEEK SHOW WINNERS walkers soaked their tired feet – “Well done to the organisers and everyone This year the Cricket Club Leek who took part”. Show winner was Stuey May with Billy Brunton in Second place with Our thanks to go our ground staff for “Best in Show” leeks. It was once all their excellent work and not again another great show with some forgetting our tea ladies! fine leeks entered into the competition.

A junior section of Burnhope Cricket Club is coming!

Selby Coaching is a fully insured, DBS checked and 5-star rated (Yell and Facebook) coaching company which is bringing cricket to the young people of Burnhope. This will include three teams to begin with Under 9’s, 11’s and 13’s.

If your child is aged between 6-11 from the beginning of September 2019 and they are wanting to come along and learn a new sport please message our team leader, David Selby on either:

Facebook – Selby Coaching Email – [email protected] Or call – 07903 681189

Huge thanks to all that came to our Cricket Funday on the 21st September at the Cricket Club. Your generosity helped raise a grand total of £651.18. AN AMAZING start to get the next generation of equipment for the children to have the very best chance of success.

Why do we believe this will work in Burnhope? We believe it will work as there are too many children on the streets bored, nothing to do apart from play the same games day in day out. To find out more or to get involved contact David who will in turn discuss all queries and ideas with the newly found Junior Committee at the Cricket Club. Page 12 THE BURNHOPE WHEEL

Designed so you can tear off the back page and keep it handy by sticking it on your kitchen cupboard door! As with any events calendar, it’s always worth contacting the venue in advance to check times and details.

Date Event Venue Time Thurs 31st Oct Burnhope Halloween Scarecrows (all welcome) Throughout Burnhope 11am-4pm Thurs 31st Oct Kids Fancy Dress Halloween Party £5 tickets from The Garage Bar & Grille 7pm-9pm Sun 3rd Nov Remembering Service - remembering lost loved ones Burnhope Methodist Chapel 5.30pm Sun 10th Nov Special Service: Remembrance Sunday Burnhope War Memorial TBC Sun 17th Nov Live Music with Mad Manners The Garage Bar & Grille 5pm Sat 23rd Nov Live Music with The Loft Boys The Garage Bar & Grille 8pm Sun 24th Nov Church Christmas Fair TBC TBC Sun 1st Dec Community Centre Christmas Fair Burnhope Community Centre 2pm-4pm Sun 15th Dec Christmas Carol Service at the Chapel Burnhope Methodist Chapel 5.30pm Christmas Opening Hours Please contact The Garage Bar & Grille and Burnhope Cricket Club for times Weds 1st Jan 2020 Live Music with Wes Hood The Garage Bar & Grille 3pm REGULAR EVENTS

Mondays Monday Club - cuppa, chat and games (£2.50 plus optional Bingo) Community Centre 1pm-3pm Tuesdays Weekly Health Walk Meet at Chapel Hall 10.00am Tuesdays Weekly Friendship Group at the Chapel Chapel Hall 1pm-3pm Tuesdays Exercise to Music (£3) Community Centre 5.30pm 1st Tuesday of each Month Open Mic Night The Garage Bar & Grille 8.30pm Wednesdays Cash Bingo (fundraiser for over 60’s Xmas Meal) Cricket Club Hut 7.30pm Wednesdays Quiz Night The Garage Bar & Grille 7.30pm Thursdays Coffee Morning Community Centre 10am-12pm Thursdays Biker’s Night The Garage Bar & Grille 6pm-9pm 1st Thursday of each month Burnhope Parish Council & PACT Meeting Community Centre 6.00pm

1st Thursday of each Month Café Church (term time) Community Centre 6.00pm Fridays Youth Club for age 11+ Community Centre 6pm-8pm Saturdays Community Bingo with refreshments & raffle Community Centre 7pm-9pm Sundays Church Service St John’s Church TBC Chapel Service Burnhope Methodist Church 5.30pm

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• be able to get involved (as much or as Burnhope Partnership is a membership little as you like!) organisation for the residents of Burnhope Parish. It has a committee of As a Membership Organisation, the the Burnhope Banner Group and most importantly representatives from local groups such as Partnership was set up to bring together all the residents. parts of the community such as the school, church, chapel, fitness group, representatives of the Primary School, Contact us on 01207 528852 or email women’s group, youth partnership, Community Centre, sports clubs, pubs, us at [email protected] for Community Centre and more. See back shops, businesses,, doctors surgery, youth more information or to get an page for information about membership. support, Friends of Burnhope War Memorial, application form.