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November / December 2016 - Issue 6

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IIt’s that time of year again. We’re all making a fuss over the kids, eating the best of grub, and perhaps drinking a little too much. But that’s ok, it’s Christmas! If you aren't already in the Christmas spirit, then that’s ok too. We hope this free edition of the Durham Magazine will get you in the mood for the festive period. If you didn't already know, the aim of this magazine is to spread positivity throughout Durham, we leave the doom and gloom of crime and negativity to the local newspapers and focus entirely on the good news happening in our City. Like our sister magazine, Consett Magazine (started over 4 years ago in 2012) we hope to continue to provide this free

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A little while ago, this magazine reported on a proposal for a £150 million redevelopment project on Durham’s riverside. Developer Carillion wished to demolish Milburngate House, empty since the Passport Office vacated it earlier this year, and build a huge retail, leisure and housing complex in its place. Carillion received permission to knock down Milburngate House, a Brutalist 1960s office block, last year and demolition work has already begun. Durham County Council has now discussed the proposals for its replacement, and its planning committee has given Carillion the go ahead. The new development will contain shops, restaurants, cafes, a boutique cinema, offices and 400 homes. It is estimated that the development could create 1000 jobs. Cllr Paul Taylor commented, “I welcome this application with open arms. This is an exciting venture that will attract more people to durham. I have nothing negative to say about it.”

Other objections focus on the size of the complex and the impact it will have on views of Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Durham Castle and Cathedral. Cllr David Freeman said, “The height of the buildings is excessive, particularly in the north west of the site where the building would be higher than the highest block at present. This will have a huge impact on the views of the public walking into the city from the railway station.” Environmental objections have been raised regarding the cutting down of trees along Framwellgate Peth and the development’s effect on local birdlife. Species such as dippers, wagtails and sand martins can be found near the site.

Concerns have also been expressed by members of the Sidegate Residents’ Association about the dust and noise the construction work might create. While most planning committee members voted in favour of the development, they did stipulate that building work should only take place between 7.30 am and 6 pm on weekdays and between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturdays. Neil McMillan, of the company Arlington Real Estate, which will work alongside Carillion, said, “The proposed development will enhance the vitality and viability of the city, providing those who live, work and visit with more choice, and continue to elevate durham city’s position alongside peer cities around the county and across europe.”

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Many other councillors have welcomed the development, but not all councillors and local people seem convinced of its benefits. Concerns have been raised about how affordable the homes will be, with many locals feeling they will be priced out by wealthy professionals and students.

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£150 MILLION RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT

County Durham Ready For Winter

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With more than 42,000 tonnes of salt in stock, a fleet of vehicles on standby and hundreds of salt bins in place, County Durham is ready for winter. Preparations for the cold weather have been underway for some time but Durham County Council’s winter maintenance programme for 2016/17 is now all set. The budget for this year’s programme is £5.2 million, which will once again enable the council to treat 1,700km of roads during normal winter conditions. Representing 45 per cent of the network, these roads are known as priority 1 are mainly A and B roads, bus routes and locations where there are known to be specific problems. While more minor routes are not normally treated during normal winter conditions, in times of prolonged bad weather a secondary network of priority 2 routes will be treated when resources are available. Gritting is carried out by a fleet of more than 70 vehicles including 37 large power gritters, 33 trailer gritters and six snow blowers.

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The council also has access to a network of local farmers who are able to help clear roads in rural areas if required. Meanwhile, residents around the county have access to more than 2,300 salt bins to treat local roads and pavements when needed.

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Durham Schools Rewarded for International Awareness

More than a dozen schools from County Durham have been recognised by the British Council for their outstanding international teaching and learning. This recognition is the result of an award scheme Durham County Council runs to encourage schools to demonstrate a commitment to international awareness. The scheme also encourages local schools to cooperate with schools in other countries. During the scheme, children learn about the importance of studying foreign languages and about different cultures across the world. It is hoped that these activities will be of benefit to them in the global workplace of the future. 14 County Durham schools were presented with awards by Tori James, the youngest woman ever to climb Mount Everest, during a recent ceremony at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle.

“It’s a superb achievement for our schools to be recognised for their international work.” “In the modern world, it’s becoming increasingly important for children to have an understanding of other

Other schools which received awards included Blue Coat CE Aided Junior School, Durham, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, St Hild’s College CE Aided Primary School, Durham, Rosa Street Primary School, Spennymoor, and Cleeves Cross Primary School, Ferryhill. Knowledge of foreign languages is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. A British Chambers of Commerce study from 2013 found that 60% of companies that want to do business abroad cannot because of language barriers. The US Department of Labour has estimated that there will be a 42% increase in jobs for translators and interpreters over the next ten years. And the recruitment agency Euro London estimates that knowing a foreign language can add 10-15% to a person’s salary. By David Sunderland

Now historians from Durham University have been examining what happened to the men and what became of their descendants. Curiosity in the fate of the soldiers was sparked three years ago, when builders stumbled upon around 20 skeletons in an unmarked grave while constructing a new café for Palace Green Library. It appeared that the bodies had been tipped into the grave without any form of ceremony. Staff at Durham University analysed the bones and discovered that they were the remains of some of the Scottish soldiers. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT OUT OF THE 3,000 CAPTIVES LOCKED IN THE CATHEDRAL, ONLY AROUND 1,300 SURVIVED THE ORDEAL. After combing through historical records, Durham University academics have pieced together what happened to some of those survivors and their descendants. Many survivors became indentured, meaning they had to work for a certain period of time to regain their freedom. Continued on next page ->

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Councillor Ossie Johnson, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for children and young people’s services, said,

countries and cultures.” Escomb Primary School was one of the schools that received an award. At the ceremony, the school’s students talked about their international work as an example of outstanding practice. Escomb’s pupils are due to visit their partner school in Miyagi, Japan, which is in a region devastated by the Tsunami of 2011.

After the Battle of Dunbar, in 1650 – between an English army commanded by Oliver Cromwell and Scots loyal to Charles II – the Scottish prisoners were marched down to Durham and herded into the cathedral, where they were held captive.

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Historians Trace Lives of Scots Soldiers Imprisoned in Durham Cathedral Durham researchers have been investigating what happened to around 3,000 Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham Cathedral.

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As well as being sent all over England, many of the survivors were transported abroad. Historians have found evidence of the men harvesting salt at South Shields, draining fens in eastern England, and being pressed into military service in France and Ireland. Others travelled as far as the Caribbean and the United States, where they were employed as servants. Dr Pam Graves, a senior lecturer in Durham’s Department of Archaeology, said, “There is a wealth of information about the fate of the Scottish soldiers during and after their imprisonment in Durham, but it is only when you draw all this together that you get a sense of what became of these men.” “Documents from the time tell us the names of the soldiers sent to the USA, where they were sent to and even the name of the ship they voyaged in. Tracing their names through history also shows us what these men did when they were released from their indenture.” “Some went on to become successful farmers and we know there are many descendants of these men still living in the usa today.” Durham University researchers have visited the United States and have met some of the descendants of the soldiers who were locked in Durham Cathedral.

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When the analysis of the bones is complete, the skeletons will be reburied in Durham, near to their original grave. Durham University also plans to hold a commemoration for the soldiers and to erect a plaque in honour of them. By David Sunderland

green with a fire juggling display around 4.45 pm.”

Durham’s three-day Christmas Festival is due to begin this year on Friday 2nd December. And the festival’s stunning highlight will be the Children’s Lantern Procession on Saturday December 3rd. 300 children, carrying lanterns, will process from Durham Market Place to Durham Cathedral for the St Nicholas Service. The procession will be headed by BBC Newcastle’s Alfie Joey, the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham Mrs Sue Snowdon, and the Deputy Mayor Cllr Bill Moir. The procession will also be led by Chester-le-Street Salvation Army Band. Colin Wilks, Managing Director of Durham Markets, said, “The children’s lantern procession is the ideal family start to christmas. As the day’s light fades and the christmas decorations illuminate throughout the city, the procession sets off.” “The music of the chester-le-street salvation army band adds to the festive atmosphere throughout the city centre. The children and their families head into the cathedral to enjoy a short service before the entertainment continues on palace

Lanterns for the procession must be reserved online at www.durhamchristmasfestival.com. It costs £4 to reserve a lantern, inclusive of the battery-powered candle, and children are free to take the lanterns home with them after the parade. The lanterns can be collected from Durham Market Place from 2.30 pm. The procession will start at 3.45 pm and arrive at the cathedral at 4.10 pm. Though the lanterns are suitable for children up to the age of 12, everybody is welcome to join the procession. The Durham Christmas Festival will also include five markets. These will include the Craft and Gift Marque on Palace Green, boasting over 185 stalls, and the Regional Producers’ Market in the cloisters of Durham Cathedral. The other markets will take place in Market Place, Walkergate and Durham Market Hall. The Craft and Gift Marque will be open on Friday 2nd December from 10 am to 6 pm, on Saturday 3rd December from 9 am to 6 pm, and on Sunday 4th from 10 am to 4.30 pm. Entrance costs £3 on Friday and £4 on Saturday and Sunday. There is a 50 pence discount for tickets bought online at www.durhamchristmasfestival.com and accompanied children under 16 get in for free.

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St Nicholas Children’s Lantern Procession

There is plenty for everyone to do and see over the Festival weekend including; • Craft & Gift Marquee with over 185 stalls* (Palace Green, Fri - Sun) • Regional Producers’ Market in Durham Cathedral Cloisters (Fri - Sun) • Children’s Lantern Procession** (Sat) (After the procession & St. Nicholas' service come and join us on Palace Green for a fire juggling finale!) • Festive family entertainment and music throughout the City (Sat/Sun) • Cathedral ‘Carols for All’ services (Sat/Sun) • Festival Markets - Indoor Market Hall and outside in the Market Place & Millennium Place (Fri - Sun)

Saturday 3rd December 2016 Supported by Durham Markets Company • Lantern collection available from 2:30pm onwards from the Market Place • Procession leaves Market Place at 3:40pm • Approximate arrival at the Cathedral for the St. Nicholas’ Service at 4:10pm

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Durham Uni Contributes Over £1 Billion to UK Economy A study has revealed that Durham University contributes around £1.1 billion to the UK’s economy each year. The study also found that the university has a massive economic presence in the north east, with significant effects on local businesses, job creation, tourism and volunteering. The study, carried out by BiGGAR Economics, found that in 2014-15 Durham University:

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contributed around £633.6 million to the north east’s economy. was responsible for 10,330 north east jobs, along with another 3,330 countrywide. brought almost £8 million of tourist revenue to the north east. Durham University owns several tourist attractions including Durham Castle, Palace Green Library, the Botanic Garden and the Oriental Museum. 231,270 people visited such sights. With regards to the voluntary sector, it is estimated that Durham University students spend 14,000 hours annually volunteering with local schools, charities and clubs.

And for every £1 the university receives in public funding, it creates £3.21 for the nation’s economy. Considerable revenue is also generated by the university’s collaborations with large companies like Proctor and Gamble, IBM and Dong Energy. Vice Chancellor Professor Stuart Corbridge said, “All these sorts of things show the university is doing more for the north east than even we thought.” “here at durham university, we are proud of the positive contribution we make to the uk, the north east, durham city and stockton.” “We don’t want this to come across as arrogant, we want to do better and we want to work in partnership with businesses and cultural providers and what we want is to see how we can do better together.” A few weeks ago, Durham University revealed a 10-year-plan, with the goal of making the university one of

the world’s best. The university aims to increase student numbers by 4,000 and to ensure every university department is ranked as world class. Professor Stuart Corbridge said, “As the north east restructures and moves away from coal and steel and shipbuilding, universities are becoming one of the major business centres in the region.” Professor Corbridge acknowledged some local concerns by saying, “We do need to look at how we manage growth, but we do contribute very much to the economy of the city and country. We are trying to tell that story in economic terms so people understand how large a presence the university is and have a sense of pride in the role the university plays in the north east.” “A lot of jobs in the future in the north east will come from the relationships between the university and other industries.” By David Sunderland

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Sir Ian Botham Made Chairman of Durham CCC Sir Ian Botham has been appointed chairman of troubled Durham County Cricket Club. The former England hero and famous all-rounder will take up his new position on February 1st, after he has finished media obligations on England’s tour of India. Botham spent the 1992-3 season at Durham as a player and was considered a big signing for the club just after it had achieved First Class status for the first time. It is now hoped that Sir Ian can help guide the club out of its current predicament. Mr Botham said, “I am very privileged to be invited to accept the role of chairman at durham county cricket club, but it is important that we all recognise the size of the task ahead.” Around two weeks ago, Mr Botham stated that he would be willing to help his former club in any way he was able.

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Due to severe financial problems, Durham CCC recently had to be rescued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Durham County Council. The ECB offered the club a £3.8 million rescue package and Durham County Council agreed a deal

in which the £3.74 million Durham CCC owed it was converted into shares in the club. The ECB, however, imposed severe penalties on the club, including relegation to Division Two with a 48-point deduction. The club will also not be able to host test matches at its Riverside Stadium though limited-overs internationals will still go ahead. To compound the club’s problems, two of its top players, Scott Borthwick and Mark Stoneman, will be moving to Surrey. But Mr Botham, who lives in the north east, sounded cautiously optimistic about the club’s future. Mr Botham said, “As someone who lives locally, it is an honour to have the opportunity to contribute to the club’s future. We will work closely with the England and Wales Cricket Board and Durham County Council in the months ahead as we develop a plan to ensure continued success for this great club.” Simon Henig, the leader of Durham County Council, said, “We’re delighted with the appointment of Sir Ian Botham as chairman and would like to wish him the

warmest of welcomes to his new position.” “To have an international cricketing icon taking on such a major role can only be a positive step towards a new, brighter future.” There has, however, been some criticism of the appointment, with some pointing to Mr Botham’s lack of experience in the administrative side of sport. Durham North MP Kevan Jones has also voiced some concerns over the development. Mr Jones said Sir Ian’s appointment had been common knowledge in the cricketing world even before the ECB’s penalties on Durham were announced. Mr Jones said, “Is this therefore yet another condition the ecb has placed on the club? Supporters will rightly want to know whether he will be a champion for the club or whether he will simply be a voice of the ecb.” “Also, with his many commitments, members and supporters will want to know how much time he will be able to commit to his new role at such a critical time for the club.”

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The UK City of Culture project was born out of the success of Glasgow and Liverpool which were European Capitals of Culture in 1990 and 2008 respectively. The cultural buzz and economic momentum generated by these events inspired the Government to create the title “UK City of Culture”. The award is bestowed on a city in the UK every four years; the scale is national but the focus is truly local. First to secure the title was Derry-Londonderry in 2013, when Durham was not shortlisted. For 2017, no north-east city entered, and Hull won. On a recent visit to the city I picked up the 96-page brochure outlining the attractions and events for just the first three months of 2017.

waiting for our host to arrive at Paragon station to pick us up. Hull lies upon the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea, with a population of 257,710.

Tony Todd, one of the Chester-le-Street station staff, and I were visiting the factory of Bemrose Booth Paragon which produces the majority of rail tickets throughout Great Britain. We arrived by train from York, although it is possible to reach Hull via Doncaster or Leeds as well, and passed under the spectacular Humber Bridge which, when completed in 1981, was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world. I parked my luggage next to the statue of Philip Larkin, famous poet and son of Hull, whilst we were

The town of Hull was founded late in the 12th century. The monks of Meaux Abbey needed a port where the wool from their estates could be exported. The exact year the town was founded is not known but it was first mentioned in 1193. Renamed Kings-town upon Hull by King Edward I in 1299, Hull has been a market town, military supply port, trading hub, fishing and whaling centre, and industrial metropolis. Hull was an early theatre of battle in the English Civil Wars. Its 18th-century Member of Parliament, William Wilber-

We were at the factory all day, so we missed the 3,500 fish, sharks and stingrays at The Deep, or learning about the City’s heritage in any of the eight free museums (including the Streetlife Museum of Transport and the Spurn Lightship) nor could we take one of the trails that wind through the city and marvel at the cobbled streets of the Old Town. Additionally, two covered shopping arcades remain in the town centre: Hepworth Arcade, and Paragon Arcade.

force, played a key role in the abolition of the slave trade in Britain, and it gained City status as Kingston upon Hull in 1897. The city is unique in the UK in having had a municipally owned telephone system from 1902, sporting cream, not red, telephone boxes. Ferens Art Gallery has been closed for major refurbishment works. It reopens early in January. Admission to the Ferens Art Gallery, including the Children's Gallery, is free. It has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures and you can enjoy refreshments in the popular café, Venue Hull. It’s a great place for children to show their creativity. With a regular programme of events, guided tours and changing exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore. The gallery's permanent collection of paintings and sculpture spans artistic periods from medieval times to the present day. The collection includes European Old Masters, portraiture, marine paintings, and modern and contemporary British art. Highlights include masterpieces by Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto and David Hockney. I think more visits to Hull will be called for in 2017.

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Natural Nutrients Health Shop and Shake Bar Natural Nutrients was created in 2012 by local Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Liam, who became disgruntled with the lack of natural supplement companies available to his clients. From day one we became one of only a handful of "clean" supplement companies developing and retailing natural supplementation in the UK. Since then we’ve been busy developing a range of super shakes which incorporate our own products with fresh ingredients and nutrient-rich superfoods. These are available in our brand new health shop and shake bar, now open in Chester-le-Street.

We have five shakes on our menu ranging from the more indulgent to the hyper-healthy, all developed by our expert nutritionists. Each of them is packed full of protein, vitamins, minerals and superfoods. What’s more – they taste great and are made fresh when you order. • Protein – with at least 15g of protein, our shakes are low in fat and high in antioxidants to give you a daily boost of energy and vitality. • Superfood – each of our shakes contain a different superfood, proven to be low in calories but high in essential nutrients. • Fruit and Veg – we use a combination of fruit and vegetables – packed with vitamins and minerals – to create shakes that taste great and leave you feeling satisfied.

From sports nutrition and superfoods, to essential vitamins and minerals – we have developed a range of natural and effective nutritional supplements. These are now available to purchase in our health shop and shake bar, as well as online. Our Support All of our products and shakes were developed by our very own qualified nutritionists. We pride ourselves on being able to give expert advice and guidance that you can have confidence in, when deciding how best to supplement your diet. Location Natural Nutrients UK Ltd Unit 4A, Drum Industrial Estate Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH2 1SS

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