April 30th, 201901951Aldi’s Newton Aycliffe store is now donating surplus food directly to two local charities that provide housing and support for vulnerable young people in the area, ROCSOLID and County Durham Floating Support.
The new partnerships follow on from a successful trial between the supermarket and community engagement platform,...
April 29th, 201901761Whilst the Easter holidays were being enjoyed there were fewer games for the Aycliffe Juniors football teams, but over the last two weeks there has been the conclusion of league seasons for some teams and friendly games for others.
The Under 7’s White played an Easter friendly against Darlington 21st All Stars. Over the three twenty...
April 29th, 201901603As part of their summer programme Greenfield Arts are offering popular Spanish sessions, a great way to learn something new and express yourself.
The beginners’ session is perfect for those just starting out and is perfect for the holiday season or simply to challenge yourself and learn something new.
Our courses and activities...
April 29th, 201901516Two football fans from HC-One’s St Clare’s Court in Newton Aycliffe had their wish come true when the care home team organised for the pair to attend the Sunderland vs Coventry match.
Joe Brazier, a resident at St Clare’s Court, was a Sunderland season ticket holder for many years, but he had not attended a match for some time...
April 26th, 201901822The mother of a Newtonian twice stricken by cancer is hosting a coffee morning as she embarks on a quest to raise £40,000 in his name.
Paul McGeary was 33 when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2014, and despite a relapse from his first remission, he nears two whole years in remission for a second time.
During the entirety of his...
April 26th, 201901278It is now less than a week until Ron Hogg, Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner will be giving up his home comforts and braving the elements for one night to sleep outdoors in the iconic cloisters of Durham Cathedral.
Ron will be joining more than 40 others from local business and the leadership community for the CEO...
April 26th, 201911407Endeavour Partnership is offering businesses specialist help to access a range of funding options, thanks to their new, dedicated team.
Headed by Deborah Kirtley, the commercial legal firm can provide help and advice on borrowing and lending, banking and finance and accessing funding post-Brexit.
Deborah is highly-regarded as a...
April 25th, 201901314The contribution Area Action Partnerships make to communities across County Durham has been recognised at a special event marking their tenth anniversary.
Since 2009, Durham County Council’s 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAP) have delivered more than 6,000 community projects, engaged with more than 30,000 people and have helped...
April 25th, 201902110ROF 59 have teamed up with the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) to raise much-needed funding to support the Hydrotherapy Pool replacement campaign.
From Friday May 3 until Saturday May 11, ROF 59 have kindly agreed to donate 50% of all takings from up to 1,700 zip wires (which could amount to £4,250 in total).
ROF 59 founder John...
April 25th, 201921542Newton Aycliffe firm Excelpoint has been working with Xcel Centre to transform their business processes by the use of software, developing powerful CRM and facilities resource booking systems.
The Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park hosts some of the region’s leading events, from gala dinners for 500 guests, to launch...
