In&Around October 19

Issue 173 - October 2019

Your favourite PRICELESS community magazine

WHAT’S INSIDE Featured Articles 20

Business spotlight: Esmé Lauren

Places to visit: 24 Dundee

32

Film review: Downton Abbey

LOCAL JOBS

Kevan Jones MP answers the pressing questions

COMPETITIONS LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON COMMUNITY NEWS COUNTY DURHAM’S OLDEST & WIDEST-DISTRIBUTED COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Quality, Kiln-dried Hardwood Logs We cut, split, dry and deliver so you can get your feet up

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

DESIGN PLANNING INSTALLATION We offer styles to suit every taste from traditional and homely to sleek and contemporary, showcased in our showroom in the Old Church Hall.

And as each project is unique we complete a FREE home survey to get an idea of your wish list and measurements.

This is used to create your tailor made design, using the latest inhouse rendering software back in our design studio, to help you visualise your project from concept into reality.

AFFORDABLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS We tailor for all budgets and offer fair prices all year round. From makeovers to full projects we specialise in the full package, project managing every element from start to finish. Our installers are, time served, and have excellent attention to detail so you can be sure of a first class job.

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 2 | IN&AROUND

Church Hall, Fawcett Hill Terrace, Craghead, County Durham, DH9 6EZ

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

DESIGN IT YOUR WAY

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

GET YOUR DREAM INTERIOR ON FINANCE COURTESY OF

Apply now at ideal4finance.com or call 01772 671355

TELEPHONE: 01207 284 548 WEB: jamescornwellinteriors.co.uk www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 3

ISSUE 172 October 2019

READ ONLINE AT: www.inandaroundmag.co.uk

Welcome

Why Advertise?

to the October issue of IN&AROUND!

When it comes to growing your business, promotion is everything. At IN&AROUND Magazine, we offer a range of advertising packages that put your brand in front of thousands of potential customers.

It would be easy to think that this month is just about Halloween, but that’s far from the case in County Durham in 2019. You can see that for yourself when you flick through to our ‘What’s on’ section on page 50 – but what else should you be getting excited about this month?

Our free magazine is delivered to over 20,000 homes and businesses across Chester-leStreet, Derwentside and Durham every month – and our readership continues to grow. With solutions to suit all budgets and requirements, from quarter pages to front page ads, we can help you make an impact. What’s more, with every order, we offer a complimentary design service to ensure that your messages are delivered in the most attractive and eyecatching manner possible.

Well for one thing, if you haven’t done so yet, we suggest you re-familiarise yourself with the lives of the aristocratic Crawleys as they make their erm, stately big-screen debut. Yep; the film adaptation of Downton Abbey is finally here, and our own Craig Lenaghan has delivered his verdict on page 32.

If you do fancy doing something scary, though, why not enjoy a spooky time at Chester-le-Street police station? The 31st October event there will enable your little ones to meet the local police team and even have their photo taken in fancy dress inside a police vehicle! Simply head to page 38 for more information.

Whether you’re launching a new product, running a promotion or would like to find out more about how IN&AROUND can work for you, call us on

In the spotlight.

With no further ado, please enjoy this latest IN&AROUND and make use of our advertisers’ services – and we’ll see you again in November!

20

Business Spotlight Esme-lauren

26

In conversation with Kevan Jones

Y O U N G 4 E VA VICTORIA JACKSON S TAY

WITH...

AESTHETICS

DERMAL FILLERS AND LIP AUGMENTATION

Prices start from Only £150.00

ANTI WRINKLE INJECTIONS

1 AREA £100.00 2 AREAS £150.00 3 AREAS £180.00

4TH AREA FREE WHEN PURCHASING 3 AREAS

THE TEAM

VICTORIA JACKSON RGN | 07500 863040 | WWW.YOUNG4EVA.COM | DIRECTOR Benjamin Kerry

ACCOUNTS Victoria Pilch

MEDIA SALES Val Atkinson

DISTRIBUTOR Paul Emmerson

DESIGNER Tony Yip

CONTRIBUTORS Alex Nelson Places to Go George Nairn Remember When

COPYWRITERS Gavin Lenaghan Craig Lenaghan

WE’RE SOCIAL, FIND US: IN&AROUND MAGAZINE

PRINTED BY Jak HQ - jakhq.com

COMPETITIONS Congratulations to last month’s competition winners, all winners have been notified

IN&AROUND MAGAZINE Unit 4, Station Road, Chester-le-Street DH3 3DY T: 0191 388 2844

Winners will be selected at random.

The provider will only receive the details of winning entries in order to fulfil completion of the prize.

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Fantastic RRP £159.00

Frosterley Dove Grey Small Bedside Cabinet

Our Price

£79.00

Y ou Save

£80.00

Savings

% 50OFF upto

RRP £539.00

Our Price

Frosterley Dove Grey Large Coffee Table

Our Frosterley Grey Collection* *Selected items

RRP 459.00

Our Price

£269.00

You Save

£270.00

RRP 359.00

Frosterley Dove Grey Nest Of 3 Tables

Our Price

£179.00

You Save

£180.00

£229.00

Frosterley Dove Grey Dressing Table

Y ou Save

£230.00

RRP £1649.00

Our Price

RRP £739.00

£829.00

Our Price

Frosterley Dove Grey 2 Over 3 Chest

£369.00

Y ou Save

£370.00

Frosterley Dove Grey Large 3 Door Wardrobe

You Save

£820.00

RRP £319.00

Frosterley Dove Grey Cheval Mirror

Our Price

£159.00

You Save

£160.00

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TO SEE OUR HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY OAK FURNITURE OR BUY ONLINE!

FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS We offer a 30 Day No Quibble Returns Policy You Receive 100% of Your Money Back see website for full details

DID YOU KNOW? Unit 5, Harvey Court, Low Willington Ind Est. Willington, County Durham, DL15 0FB

With up to 48 low monthly repayments, our furniture has never been more affordable!

T&Cs apply, please ask instore for details

01388 747090 or 0800 140 4665 www.oakworld.co.uk OPENING HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9AM - 6PM | SATURDAY 10AM www.inandaroundmag.co.uk - 4PM or Browse Online 24/7 |5

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

INDEPENDENCE

RESTORED N E V E R K N O W I N G LY B E AT E N O N P R I C E

We don’t only do beds and flooring...

Create your dream home with our extensive range of home furnishing

DAILY LIVING AIDS FOR THE ELDERLY AND LESS MOBILE

Ultimate Luxury and Comfort Scooters Chairs Electric Recliners Wheelchairs House & Home Kitchen & Dining Bathing & Toileting

Call 0191 388 2159

emmersonsfurniture.com Find us in car park behind Costa Coffee at Blands Opening,

44/46 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BG

/emmersonsfurnitureandcarpets

6 | IN&AROUND

Images for illustration purposes only

Call Now On 0191 492 2301 UNIT 1B, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET (Opposite Batley’s Cash & Carry)

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

advertorial

Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? Established for over a decade Cloudy2Clear windows have become a leading company for glass replacement. Issues with double glazing can often be gradual and may only be noticed during a clear sunny day or during the winter. A failed glass unit may no longer provide you with the protection you need or be energy efficient. Why not spend a few minutes checking your home to see if you have any failed double glazing? If you act now you can avoid these problems.

Now, you may think you need to replace the

whole window including the frames and all the hardware, however Cloudy2Clear have come up with a simple and cost saving solution‌ Just replace the glass!!

If you see condensation in your windows just visit our website or give us a call on 0800 61 21 118.

We will send out our highly experienced engineers for a free no obligation quote. A Cloudy2Clear quote takes on average no longer than 20 minutes. Once the quote is completed, we will sit down with you and explain the problem and tell you how we can fix it.

With years of experience

Cloudy2Clear have a wealth of knowledge and are recognised as a Which Trusted Trader, plus our work is backed by an industry leading 25 year guarantee.

Cloudy2Clear also replace faulty locks handles and hinges on all windows and doors.

Your friendly local Cloudy2Clear specialist is Peter Askew and he services the Chester le Street, Durham City & Derwentside areas.

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Peter a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118.

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 MINS!!!

Cloudy2Clear Windows...

Service With A Smile!

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 7

Give peace a chance: John Lennon’s 79th birthday This year, 9th October would have marked the 79th birthday of the legendary singer-songwriter and peace activist John Lennon, who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles in the 1960s before becoming engaged in political and peace activism in the 1970s. Lennon’s assassination in New York in 1980 remains one of the most shocking moments in music history.

Emerging as a high-profile activist

Rising to fame with the Beatles

Lennon first met the multimedia artist Yoko Ono when attending an exhibition of hers in London in 1966. The pair wed in Gibraltar in 1969, the same year that Lennon returned his MBE largely in protest against Britain’s support of America’s pursuit of the Vietnam War.

Lennon was born John Winston Lennon in Liverpool in 1980. From 1952 to 1957, he attended the city’s Quarry Bank High School, now Calderstones School; the school’s name inspired that of the Quarrymen, a skiffle group which Lennon founded as a 15-year-old in September 1956.

At the band’s second performance, Lennon first met Paul McCartney, who he then asked to join the group. McCartney’s friend George Harrison later joined as the lead guitarist, before Ringo Starr became the drummer of the band, by then called the Beatles, in 1962.

Later that year, the Beatles released their first single, “Love Me Do”, ushering in a lengthy period of success largely resulting from Lennon’s remarkably productive songwriting partnership with McCartney. This remains the most successful partnership of its type in music history.

Lennon’s anti-war credentials emerged during his time in the Beatles, as evidenced by his role in the 1967 black comedy film How I Won the War and that year’s release of the pacifist song “All You Need Is Love”, which Lennon penned for the Beatles.

Solo career and death After the Beatles broke up in 1970, Lennon scored a series of successes as a solo artist. These included the now-iconic songs “Imagine” and “Give Peace a Chance”, while Ono was Lennon’s co-writer on “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”.

Though the couple relocated to New York in 1971, the Nixon administration soon attempted ultimately unsuccessfully - to deport him due to his anti-war activities.

It was in New York City that, in the archway of apartment building the Dakota, Lennon was fatally shot by fan Mark David Chapman. Though Lennon was rushed to hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival, leading to a huge outpouring of grief across the world.

Amazing Offers!

5 9 . £ E C I V SER T O M d n a MOT only £29.95 O ff

to 20 00 er applies

cc and un

der. Subje

ct to

89

s and co . Full term availability

ndit ions ap

*

All Makes & Models

ply. A sk fo

r deta ils. **

Bronze Service

Silver Service

Gold Service

£

£

£

59

129

.95

Please ask for details

Brake Pads

29

£

from

.95

Please ask for details

Bosch Batteries

.95

£

Please ask for details

29

.95

Please ask for details

179

.95

Please ask for details

Air Con Regas

45

£

.00

Please ask for details

TYRES! We have the best choice around. We sell all the major brands with massive stocks so call us now...

from on

39

19

TYRES £ ly

.95 BEST SELLER £ 205/55 16 only...

Subject to availabilit y

.95

Subject to availability

Durham Jet Garage, Lanchester DH7 0JE Tel: 01207 529 246

Open 6 Days: Mon-Fri 8.30-17.00, Saturday 8.30-14.00

*Terms and conditions apply. See in-store for full details. Subject to availability. Please phone if your tyre size not shown ** Discount applied to VOSA recommended retail price of £54.85 class 4 passenger vehicles up to 8 seats.

Offers may be withdrawn at any time.

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Saturday 30 November - Tuesday 31 December 2019 £17 (£15 concession), £56 family ticket (four tickets, min. one adult) School and group discounts available.

The Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett DH8 5AB 03000 262 400 www.empireconsett.co.uk 10 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Instead of Tricking...

How about treating your mummies this Halloween?

WITH OUR COMPLIMENTARY FREE WINE WITH OUR IN&AROUND OFFER! Choose: 2 Starters, 2 Main courses And receive a FREE BOTTLE OF WINE (Red, Rose, White) *From A La Carte Only * On production of this advert

Sunday Lunch 1 Course £8.95 2 Courses £11.95 3 Courses £13.95

Early Bird Menu Lunch time Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 2pm Evening time Monday - Sunday 5pm - 6.45pm

Al La Carte Choose from our selection of delicious Starters from £3.95 and Main courses from £6.95

* Closed Monday Lunch time

With Christmas around the corner...

Why not give us a call about our up coming festive menu and remember to book early to avoid disapointment...

TAVISTOCK ITALIA at The Board Inn Penshaw View, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2JL Tel: 0191 447 4487 I Website: theboardinn tavistockitaliagastropubs.co.uk www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 11

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Better quality of life with cancer.

Did you know your local NHS has a Charity?

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity is 30 years old but has only become proactive in the last two years. We are here to help enhance patient care and wellbeing through the provision of medical equipment, products, services and education that would not be available through the NHS budgets.

The Trust has around two million patient visits every year across our hospitals and community services.

Last year, the Charity supported the MRI Scanner Appeal for Darlington Memorial and Bishop Auckland Hospitals and this year our big focus is a Chemotherapy Appeal – the challenge to build a centre of excellence for cancer care in Durham.

Every year, over 3000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in County Durham and Darlington, with increases in cases of prostate, bowel, breast and lung cancers.

Together, we can help more people survive cancer and to live a better quality of life with cancer.

By supporting our Chemotherapy Appeal, you are helping to deliver a centre of excellence for cancer care, benefitting local people in our communities, to improving the patient experience.

Make a difference today by contacting us on cddft.charity@nhs.net or call 01325 743781

Charity No:1053467

PLEASE DONATE AND HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER! Every year, over 3000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in County Durham and Darlington, with increases in cases of prostate, bowel, breast and lung cancers.

Together, we can help more people survive cancer and to live a better quality of life with cancer.

By supporting our Chemotherapy Appeal, you are helping to deliver a centre of excellence for cancer care, benefitting local people in our communities, to improving the patient experience.

Make a difference today.

For more information or to get involved contact: cddft.charity@nhs.net or call 01325 743781 http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/CDDFTCharity https://www.justgiving.com/cddft

DONATE / FUNDRAISE / VOLUNTEER 12 | IN&AROUND

@CDDFTCharity

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 13

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

SCRAP CARS WANTED Call: 07731 742 325 eMail: garethspenny@hotmail.co.uk

Get A Quote - 0191 384 2779 Get Athewheelspecialist.co.uk Quote - 0191 384 2779

Unit 10bthewheelspecialist.co.uk Belmont Ind Est, Durham, DH1 1TN Unit 10b Belmont Ind Est, Durham, DH1 1TN

Looking to make friends in the durham and surrounding areas?

Since 1929 many women across the country have enjoyed the invaluable benefits of TG membership.

They’ve experienced new things, visited different places, taken on incredible challenges, fought for women’s rights and most importantly developed lasting friendships.

Interested in seeing what it is all about?

You are welcome to attend a guild before considering membership.

If you would like more information or to find your local guild visit

www.the-tg.com/north or call 0121 326 0400

Join the tg family IAJOIN

14 | IN&AROUND

J.P LANDSCAPES PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

ALL LANDSCAPING WORK UNDERTAKEN

Reliable

Our services include:

Landscapes Garden Clearance Fencing Decking

Driveway Repairs Brickwork & Walls Gravelling Pressure Cleaning of Paths,

Tree Services Felling & Removal Pruning Dead Wooding

Hedge Maintenance Shrub Maintenance Stump Grinding Over-hanging Branches

Contact us on: 0191 303 67 56 Mobile: 07503 929 137

Email: jplandscapes3@gmail.com

PORTLAND HOUSE, BELMONT BUSINESS PARK, DURHAM, DH1 1TW

Ref 347407

Approved and recommended by Fairtraders. call For 08707 384 858, 4 www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 15

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Durham Constabulary to issue tasers to all of its frontline officers Every frontline officer of Durham Constabulary is set to be offered a taser as part of a new scheme to increase protection for both the public and the police.

The officers will also be intensively trained on safe use of the devices, which have often been deemed a “last-resort” weapon.

Durham Constabulary Chief Constable Jo Farrell explained: “Sadly, there are situations in which police officers need to take immediate action to subdue violent suspects to protect the public.

“Tasers allow us to do so swiftly and safely, without causing lasting injury, and are an extremely effective means of dealing with the many dangerous situations officers find themselves in.

“Too often, our officers are subject to assaults in the line of duty, simply for doing their job. We need to make sure that our officers have the tools they need to protect the public and protect themselves”.

Police Federation National Chair John Apter had previously called for all officers to be permitted to carry a taser should they want to do so. Meanwhile, numerous assaults on officers had led Northampton Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley to insist that “enough is enough”. He revealed that his force would become Britain’s first to issue tasers as standard.

In early August, PC Stuart Outten of the Met Police received stab wounds in a “frenzied” machete attack in Leyton, east London. In mid-August, PC Andrew Harper was killed after reacting to reports of a Berkshire burglary and receiving multiple injuries.

16 | IN&AROUND

Durham Police Federation chairman Andy Jackson declared: “I strongly support the wider roll-out of taser to all frontline officers should they wish to be equipped with it. Taser is an extremely effective means of dealing with the many dangerous situations that officers often face on the streets and is a less lethal option than more conventional firearms.”

He added: “In a number of cases where taser is drawn, it is not fired as the deterrent is enough, which helps protect communities as well as protecting officers from assaults.”

Durham Constabulary first started issuing tasers in 2005, albeit only to a select few authorised firearms officers, as these weapons were deemed a “less lethal” alternative to more traditional firearms for diffusing situations posing a potential risk to life.

A taser works by firing two small barbed darts which are meant to puncture the skin. While attached to the target, these darts deliver a modulated electric current to hinder voluntary control of the suspect’s muscles, resulting in “neuromuscular incapacitation” before this suspect is restrained.

Though Durham Constabulary has used X26 tasers for the last 14 years, the next 12 months will see more and more of these models replaced with new, more powerful X2 models. The improvements in the X2 models include the capacity to shoot a second cartridge should the first miss its target.

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Saturday 2nd November 2019 Starts 6pm prompt | Gates open 4:30pm Tickets £5 per adult | £3 per Child/OAP Adult tickets will be £6 on the gate.

Soft Drinks, Hot Food and alchohol served at our fully Licensed Bar

To order your tickets visit our website or ask behind the bar Tel: 0191 388 3684 Chester-le-Street Cricket Club, Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3PF

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 17

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Derwentside I n d u s t r i a l

ADVERTISE WITH US TO ACCESS...

1000s 100k

Of copies with your ad inside delivered

Loyal readership

FOR ONLY: Double Page £400 Full Page £249 Half Page £149 Quarter Page £95 Eighth Page £59 T: 0191 388 2844 E: sales@inandaroundmag.co.uk Jak HQ, Unit 4, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3DY

18 | IN&AROUND

3

Local areas covered

D o o r s

Unit 6, Derwentdale Ind. Estate Consett, Durham, DH8 8PZ

Sales - Installation - Repair Roller Shutters - Sectional Doors - Steel Hinged Doors Bar Grilles - PVC Curtains

Complete Range of Garage Doors 24 hour callout service: 01207 236 101

Get the

Best for Babies!

at the area’s premier children’s nursery Nappies and Formula Milk are Included

Call: 0191 4111488 for availability St. Benet’s Way, Ouston, Chester-le-Street DH2 1QX

F i n d o u t mor e at : w w w.edengar dennur ser y.com

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

gs Weddin with Auton Style H A I R

&

B E A U T Y

Your day, your way Auton Style offers a range of wedding hair, beauty and makeup packages for the whole of the wedding party. We can offer our services both in-house or at your chosen wedding venue.

We also offer FAB facial

Nouveau lash extensions

Massages

Makeup

Manicures & pedicures

Dermal fillers

Waxing

Anti-wrinkle injections

Fake bake tanning

Microblading

HD brows

Hot stone therapy

Body contouring treatments

Gel nails

Barbershop

CND acrylic nail extensions

Microneedling

Hair extensions

0191 373 6056 bookings@autonstyle.co.uk Auton Stile Business Centre, Auton Stile, Bearpark, Durham DH7 7AA

www.autonstyle.co.uk

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 19

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Business Spotlight.

esme-lauren

How would you sum up Esmé Lauren in a sentence or two?

Is there a ‘typical’ Esmé Lauren customer?

Established in Feb 2019 Esmé Lauren is an online children’s clothing retail store that aims to bring our customers the latest, luxury trends at affordable prices. We offer simplistic, yet bold, capsule collections and wardrobe must-haves.

Families. In the widest sense. From Parents and Guardians, Godparents to Aunties and Uncles or Brothers and Sisters. Our customer base is broad but with one commonality… children.

How would you describe your journey with the business so far?

An exciting and extremely rewarding challenge. We have grown so much in such a short space of time and as small family run business we are incredibly proud of this achievement.

We’ve hit expected bumps along the way as all new business’ do but we’ve managed to over-come these together, learn and grow.

How would you say your backgrounds and previous experiences have helped you in running the business so far?

Our two young children are the inspiration for Esmé Lauren, therefore our experiences as parents have been the driving force behind the business. Our goal is to continuously bring the latest fashion trends into an age appropriate children’s collection.

This requires extensive research and planning. Our experiences in our professional careers to date combined with our work ethic have enabled us to bring this all together to form a family and customer focused brand.

Why should parents purchase their children’s clothing from Esmé Lauren rather than competitors?

As an ecommerce store we aim to offer the highest standard of customer service to allow our customers to feel safe and secure when making purchases online. In addition, we offer unique but versatile pieces that compliment every wardrobe and budget. A large proportion of our stock is neutral in style and colour making it the perfect unisex collection. This was important to us as we wanted to offer staple pieces that were able to follow the family ‘hand-me down’ tradition, irrespective of gender. Each item in our collection is hand-picked and designed to offer something for everyone.

20 | IN&AROUND

What concerns do customers of Esmé Lauren particularly often have, and how would you say your business is answering these concerns?

We’ve received a lot of feedback requesting a broader range of sizing.

We currently offer 0 to 6 years and our customers would like to purchase our items not just for their younger children but for their older children too. As our business grows, we are constantly updating our catalogue with the hope of offering a broader age range in the near future, however in direct response to this feedback we have exclusively designed and will be launching a very special Christmas collection which will be available for Children aged 0 – 10.

What do you think the key issues are for fashion-forward children’s clothing, that might not apply to adults’ clothing? Or would you say the main concerns across the two are broadly the same?

The key issues we’ve identified and also experienced ourselves as parents, are value for money and durability.

Children grow out of clothes so quickly, therefore it was important to us to offer luxury, high quality pieces but at an affordable price. Also, by offering gender neutral options we extend the clothes longevity by allowing them to be shared amongst family members.

In addition, there’s often hesitation as parents to buy children luxury items,

due to the fact they’re likely to get dirty or ruined. At Esmé Lauren we aim to offer durable pieces without the hefty price tag.

Are there any specific Esmé Lauren products or ranges that you would say you are especially proud of?

It has to be our new Christmas range launching this October. A lot of time, effort and thought has gone into this capsule collection to ensure we bring our customers Christmas favourites with a trendy twist. The range will include traditional Christmas PJs and Jumpers but like you’ve never seen before.

What is your favourite feedback that you have received in your time running the business so far?

We have been overwhelmed with the amount of positive feedback we have received in such a short time and humbled our customers have taken time to support our brand with their reviews. A few of our favourites to date include:

“#Trendsetters” “Children should be empowered at an early age to experiment with their style, Esmé Lauren enables this” “I wouldn’t see that attention to detail in the big high street chains let alone a small business” What are your ambitions for Esmé Lauren in the months and years immediately ahead?

To continue to grow a customer focussed business that mirrors our family values and that we continue to be passionate about. Our longterm goal is to eventually support the local economy by expanding and employing staff.

Find us on:

www.esme-lauren.com www.instagram.com/esmelaurenuk www.facebook.com/esmelaurenuk USE OUR discount code:

INA10

to receive your 10% discount when buying online

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 21

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

No.1 College

Join the most satisfied College Students in the North East

YOUR FUTURE. YOUR CHOICE. YOUR COLLEGE. Open Event

Wednesday 6 November • 4pm-7pm

It's NOT too late to enrol Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE

01207 585900 wwww.derwentside.ac.uk enquiries@derwentside.ac.uk 22 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Transforming Smiles, in Durham, for over 30 years!

How your teeth look can affect your self-confidence. We offer Invisalign - a discreet and convenient teeth straightening solution.

Missing teeth? Loose, uncomfortable dentures?

Dental implants could be a solution!

Benefits of Invisalign:

• Implants look and feel just like natural teeth

• Discreet • Custom made aligners • Removable aligners • More aesthetically pleasing • Precise digital scanning.

Benefits of implants:

• Implants provide permanent stability and comfort • Implants won’t come loose or fall out • Implants can last for many years.

Book your appointment today! 0191 384 4447

The Crossgate Centre, Crossgate, Durham DH1 4HF | durhamcitysmiles.co.uk

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 23

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Places to go...

DUNDEE

A

highly enjoyable visit to Dundee could be had without straying more than 100 metres from the newly rebuilt railway station. There is the Royal Research Ship Discovery and the adjacent new Victoria and Albert museum, and visiting both would take up much of a day trip.

There are three direct trains a day from the north east to Dundee, operated

by LNER, which are trains running up the coast to Aberdeen. Additional journey opportunities are available by changing to Scotrail services at Edinburgh Waverley. The line crosses the silvery River Tay on a bridge rebuilt after the first one collapsed in a storm in 1879, having been built substandard. A train was crossing when the bridge gave way, leading to 75 fatalities. A further 14 men were killed in constructing the much sturdier replacement. No risks were taken with the replacement bridge, which has stood and been maintained since July 1887, but it had a major overhaul in 2003.

The V&A, an offshoot of the London gallery, is recently opened in Dundee, a city of jam, jute and journalism, although the jute industry which gave the city its wealth, has died out completely. The new V&A has a special exhibition on video games (charged for) but the rest of it is free and there are impressive Scottish Design

24 | IN&AROUND

galleries and an exhibition about designing prosthetic hands. I particularly valued the spaces in which you are invited to it down and browse through books and magazines.

The RRS Discovery was originally moored in London and moved to its port of construction in 1986 after years gradually rotting on the Thames.

Dundee was where she was built in 1901, and she is now in a purposebuilt dry dock where the story is told of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration featuring such names as Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton and zoologist Edward Wilson.

The twin attraction to the Discovery is the Verdant Works, which tells the story of jute manufacture and has a fully operational 1801 Boulton and Watt beam engine. At its height around 1900 there were 50,000 people working in 100 mills. Look out for cartoon strip Oor Wullie statues around the city.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral (the Scottish Episcopal church is allied to the Church of England), is a grand Gothic church opened in 1855.

Designed by the eminent Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, it is an oasis of peace in the city centre and on the day of my visit was to host an American choir from Minneapolis singing in the evening at a free concert.

In the 1850s Dundee was growing fast but had its share of poverty and squalor and Bishop Alexander Forbes had a vision of a building which would provide a refuge and inspiration for Dundonians who lived in the city’s crowded tenements. Inside is the memorial to James Chalmers, a local stationery shop owner who invented the adhesive postage stamp. The organ installed in 1865, is maintained

by Harrison and Harrison of Durham.

This was not Sir George Gilbert Scott’s only work in the city as he designed the museum and art gallery on the north side of the city centre known as The McManus, which opened in 1869.

Admission is free, and there is a regular programme of talks and tours, as well as the regular art gallery. If you’re interested in science, the Dundee Science Festival is on 6-21 October, based at the Dundee Science Centre, located in a city packed with scientific and cultural interest.

Alex Nelson

alexnelson@dunelm.org.uk

www.nationalrail.com

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Why not take advantage of our

0% FINANCE OFFER With a 10% deposit and up to 4 years to re-pay

CONTACT US TODAY!

0191 490 6457

sales@plumbingheatingsupplies.co.uk www.phstrade.co.uk

20

%

off

a Full Bathroom on production of this voucher in store Valid until December 31st 2019

Unit 26C | Calder House | Belmont Industrial Estate www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | Durham | DH1 1TH | 25

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

In conversation with...

Kevan Jones

We catch up with the Labour MP for North Durham, who has represented the constituency in Parliament since 2001 What do you feel have been the most encouraging developments in North Durham since your re-election in 2017?

I have been pleased to see the progress which has been made on regenerating the town centres in Chester le Street and Stanley. The County Council and others are working really hard to attract visitors to the towns – new businesses in Stanley like Home Bargains, Aldi and McDonalds are giving the local economy a boost while the marketplace in Chester le Street is being revamped. I have been campaigning hard on train services at Chester le Street, and reliability seems to have improved on the whole – I’m hoping that there will be good news for passengers when the new timetable is published.

What do you think are the most pressing issues facing the area that you will be prioritising as an MP during the rest of this Parliament?

We need to put pressure on government to reverse the drastic cuts which have been made to education funding. I visit local schools on a regular basis, and they do a great job, but headteachers need resources if they are to give children the start in life they deserve.

I am also campaigning hard on benefit changes, which are having an impact on many vulnerable people in the community. One issue I raised was the abolition of the Severe Disability Premium, which has affected many of my constituents – after pressure from MPs, the government have agreed to reverse this policy, but there are many more injustices in the current system which need to be tackled.

You have been a vocal opponent of what you have described as the Government’s “slash and burn” policy towards defence spending; what do you feel should be our major defence priorities today?

I am a strong supporter of NATO, and in an uncertain world I believe that it is vital that the UK’s financial contribution is maintained. I do accept the need for Defence spending to be strategically deployed, but as a former Veterans Minister I am a passionate advocate for supporting our current and former service men and women.

You have also previously spoken about the importance of mental health, including for MPs; how well-developed do you consider mental health provision in North

26 | IN&AROUND

Durham to be as of present, and what do you think could be improved?

I think that as a society we have taken great strides towards ending the stigma around mental illness, and speaking about it openly. In my view the priority for policy-makers should be joining up services, and the NHS needs to work far more closely with voluntary and community organisations who offer day to day support to individuals and families.

Cosmetic surgery is another subject that you have spoken out about lately; what do you think needs to be changed in this regard in the era of Love Island and similar reality TV shows?

I have been campaigning actively in this field alongside my constituent Dawn Knight, who has been fighting hard for greater regulation in the sector. I believe that a full risk assessment, including a mental health element, should be carried out before anyone undergoes treatment and I am also working with Dawn to put pressure on the social media companies who perpetuate the myth of the “perfect body”.

Beamish recently opened its ‘50s Welfare Hall as part of its construction of its 1950s Town; what do you think of the development, and what do you think it means for those living in the wider area and beyond?

Beamish is a fantastic asset for the area, attracting visitors to North Durham from all over the world, and providing hundreds of jobs for local people. They also do great work with the community, for example by providing memory boxes for old people’s homes. I visit the museum on a regular basis, and am always struck by the way that it brings whole families together, with grandparents sharing their memories of our area’s history with the younger generation.

Chester-le-Street’s Market Place is currently undergoing major redevelopment. What do you think the prospects are for this area of the town once the work is complete?

I am really excited by this development, as the scheme will not only prevent flooding, but give the whole area a lift. I was pleased to attend the opening of the new-style market at the start of August – the quality of the offerings from the traders brought together by Events 2 Go Go was very high, and I would recommend that local people give it a try on the first Friday and Saturday of each month.

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Are there any local issues that you feel have gone largely unnoticed and that you feel we should all be paying greater attention to? Maybe examples of setbacks, breakthroughs or progress that have ‘gone under the radar’?

One issue that matters greatly to a number of families in the area is the diagnosis of autism. In 2017 I had to raise with the Prime Minister the scandalous waiting lists, with some families waiting over three years for their child to be seen. This was causing significant problems, as the children were unable to access the appropriate level of educational support, and the prolonged uncertainty placed families under enormous stress. Following my intervention, the local Trust took action to streamline the process and bring the waiting times down.

What would you say have been your proudest achievements as an MP since you were first elected to the Commons in 2001?

Early on in my time as an MP, in 2004, I was pleased to steer the Christmas Day (Trading) Bill through Parliament. This

law prohibits large shops from opening on Christmas Day, meaning that staff in these businesses are able to enjoy the festivities with their family.

It is a great honour to represent this area in Parliament, and over the years I have had the privilege of meeting so many constituents. Often people will come to me at times of difficulty and distress in their lives, and taking up the issues they raise with me can be challenging, but is very rewarding.

It’s almost 20 years since the first issue of IN&AROUND; what kind of impact and importance do you think such a long-running print magazine has for the local community?

Chester le Street is a great place to live, and still has a strong sense of community. A magazine like In and Around is an ideal forum for people to find out what is going on and to keep up to date on local events. I believe that even in the age of electronic media, many people still like to get their information on paper and hope that the magazine will enjoy many more successful years of publication.

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 27

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Your alternative online weekly payment store!

Choose from a range of stylish furniture, white goods, electrical items and homeware.

Then purchase the products in an affordable way that works for you!

Visit sbstore.org now to get shopping!

For more information visit sbstore.org, call 0300 500 0975 or find us on Facebook @SmarterbuysStore 28 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

The Smarterbuys Store Limited is a company registered in England and Wales under the number 07526461 and with the Charities Commission under number 1144676, whose registered office is Greengates House, Amos Drive, Greencroft Industrial Park, Co Durham, DH9 &YE. Smarterbuys store is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority reference number 713746. Store is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority reference number 713746. www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 29

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Help from HQ.

Your questions, our solutions.

What makes a successful business website?

To start with, ask your website the following key questions:

Does it load in under 3 seconds?

Does it match the standard of competitor sites?

Does it work well on desktop and mobile?

Is there an SEO strategy throughout the site?

Is it clear how, why and when customers can get in touch?

Does it give you a positive number of conversions?

We design with all of this and more in mind, building original sites that work for you, your customers, and the search engines – ensuring that your business gets found online.

Call 0191 388 2698 or email hello@jakhq.com

4 Station Road

HQ.

0191 388 2698

Chester-le-Street

hello@jakhq.com

Co. Durham

www.jakhq.com

DH3 3DY 30 | IN&AROUND

Web | Branding | SEO | Social | PR | Content | Print

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Bathrooms & Kitchens Ltd.

Specialist In Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms Bespoke Bathrooms Bespoke Kitchens Bespoke Bedrooms Showers & Cubicles Bathroom Furniture Wall & Floor Tiles Wet Rooms Worktops & Sinks Mirrors & Accessories Appliances Full Project Management Supply Only Full Installation Free Planning Service Free Estimates

Visit Our Luxury Showroom Unit 2, Abercorn House, Hobson Ind. Est, Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6EA

01207 271 873 jonpyebathroomsandkitchens.co.uk

Over

25 Years experience

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 31

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

FILM REVIEW:

Downton Abbey There are certain TV series that, however successful and acclaimed they become, never quite feel like they belong on the big screen. Still, that doesn’t always stop filmmakers from trying to put them there – and it’s to Downton Abbey creator and writer Julian Fellowes’ credit that, in adapting the globally popular period drama for cinema, he largely manages to paper over the inevitable cracks as though he’s meticulously applying tastefully-designed wallpaper in a stately home.

Much of what you remember and probably loved from the TV version, which bowed out in 2015, is present and correct here: sumptuously elaborate scenery and costumes, a dash of Mills & Boon-y romance and even much of the original cast. Taking place in autumn 1927, less than two years after the events of the series finale, we see Downton’s occupants hurriedly preparing for a visit by King George V (Simon Jones) and Queen Mary (Geraldine James). However, resentments simmer as the servants realise that they will be temporarily replaced by the royals’ own entourage.

Not wanting to so easily surrender the privilege of serving royalty, the Downton servants soon hatch a plan to nudge these upstarts out of the picture. Yes, “nudge” – not “push”. It all plays out rather like a single episode of the show stretched to about two hours – but, while this treatment ends up slightly diffusing even some of the tenser moments, there’s something reassuring about seeing so much of what made the original show endearing faithfully brought back.

So, we still get the main ensemble of the aristocratic Crawley family, including Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville), his wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) and their daughters Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael).

There’s also Robert’s mother Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham (the legendary Dame Maggie Smith), as ready as ever to rapidly deliver a humorously stinging put-down in response to any rebuke.

If you’re completely new to the whole world of the fictional Yorkshire country estate from which the franchise takes its name, just reading that previous paragraph might have left you feeling a little disorientated. Fortunately, there is a ten-minute YouTube video that sums up the whole backstory…

Definitely in the “great to see you back” category is sweetnatured maid Anna Bates (the wonderful Joanne Froggatt), who marshals the other servants with a calm efficiency.

Meanwhile, new-to-Downton actors David Haig (as the King’s snooty butler) and Tuppence Middleton (as the young heiress Lucy Smith, who finds herself at the centre of an inheritance tussle) slot into the established cast so effortlessly that they already feel like regulars.

With County Durham’s Beamish Museum a welcomingly recognisable backdrop in several scenes as well, you’ve got yourself a big-screen experience that feels historically authentic. For better or worse, this is Downton Abbey very much as you remember it, making for the cinematic equivalent of Werther’s Originals: charmingly traditional, if at risk of feeling a little too safe.

Craig Lenaghan | Copywriter 32 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 33

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

win one of 5 pairs of tickets to Sunday 3rd November 2019 ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION...

GUY FAWKES AIMED TO BLOW UP WHICH HIGH PROFILE BUILDING IN 1605?

Name:

Competition end date 20th October 2019.

The winner will receive a letter from Jak HQ within 14 days of the competition closing date.

Address:

Send all entries to: Competition Department, Unit 4, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3DY

Postcode:

courtesy of

Email:

Food / Drink offers

nts

eve Halloween

Christmas menus

Time to advertise your pub or restaurant

lebrations

New Year ce

and get up to £100 off!* Contact Val for more information 0191 388 2844 *subject to 3 months block booking

34 | IN&AROUND

sales@inandaroundmag.co.uk

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

RIVERSIDE FIREWORKS Magical Family Movies Fireworks display set to music

Sunday 3rd November 2019 Riverside Park Chester-le-street

Gates open 4.00pm

Live Performance • Giant Fun Fair Magical Characters Meet and Greet Food Vendors • Licensed Bar

Guy l Annie e BC Chann

CB m your favourite from so ngs fro Singing

Tickets £5.50+booking fee Children under 6s free Tickets available from

www.riversidefireworks.co.uk

ss o In a cia

Geoff Mull

Singer Songwriter from Gateshead Newcastle, been living in Chesterle-Street for the pas t 5 years.

Appeared on XFA CTOR 2014 made it to Bootcamp & 6 Chair

ovies

magical m

n tio

with

@RiversideParkFireworks www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 35

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Christmas 2019 AT THE TO BOOK CALL 0191 584 1022

FESTIVE LUNCH & DINNER SERVED FROM 12/12/19 - 23/12/19 12 NOON - 2:30PM & 5PM - 9PM (excluding Sundays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day)

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH £67.95 PER PERSON BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

NEW YEAR’S EVE £45 PER ADULT

Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with a lavish meal and fizz at midnight, with live entertainment and music throughout the evening. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! TheItalianFarmhouse

@ItalianFarm

South Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4PA 36 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 37

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

eek

P13-19

h August 2019, reen, H3 3QH.

er’s Society, Royal British Legion, Foundation of Light Caricaturist Artist, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, t Course, Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides, Bungee ice Motorcycle Section, Jet & Ben Police Dogs, me & Victim’s Commissioner Ron Hogg, Community ham, Durham Agency Against Crime, Volunteer Police Salvation Army, Cafe Alfresco, Police Crime & Victims ou-feel community food stall, Temporary Deputy d Safety team Driving simulator, Guide dogs, Chesters & women's football club, North East Bikers against sisters, The Fire service, RSPB giving nature a home, a services team, Everything in Place team, Integrating od, Snacks & Drinks, 11.30am to 1.30pm at One Point 2 till 2pm are for children, 11 to 16 years only (Limited hildren aged 8 to 16 years only from 1.30pm till pedal cars, Market stalls and Much, Much More.

Durham Constabulary

Halloween Chester-le-Street Neighbourhood policing team are once again planning a Halloween event at Chesterle-Street police station. The date is Thursday 31st October 2019 and the spooky time to visit the police station is from 4pm till 6pm. We would like all the children to come along in spooky Fancy dress costume and enjoy the evening. Come and meet the Chester-le-Street police team who will have some police vehicles on display and the children will be able to have a look inside the lock up police vans and get a photo of themselves in fancy dress and inside a police vehicle for a keep sake. There will also be trick or treat sweets available for everyone and a prize for the best Boy and Girl in Halloween fancy dress.

Police Community Roadshows EE FRod &

s Fo hment

fres TheReNeighbourhood police team, Detectives, Cyber Harm Reduction team and the Financial Investigation team will be on hand to speak to the public on all topics of crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in their area and particularly on Scams used to get money e with no notice. e.taylor@durham.pnn.police.uk out of the public via, E Mails or telephone calls. This is all about engaging with the people that we are here to help keep safe, offering them practical advice, listening to their concerns that we can improve how we do our police job and to deal with the issues that matter to our communities.

e, Chester-Le-Street rtnership, a Community ouncillors, Simon Henig, od, Colin Carr, Paul Sexton, Alison Batey & Alan Bell.

There will also be free crime prevention equipment available to everyone who comes along, which we hope will support us in making County Durham and Darlington an even safer place to live.

The police will attend the following Roadshows and then various venues around Chester-le-Street in the coming months. Our first three Roadshows are at the following venues.

Friday 11th October 2019 at Bullion Hall, The Avenues, Chester-le-Street from 5pm till 7pm.

Thursday 7th November 2019 at Community centre from 6pm till 8pm.

Ouston

Wednesday 27th November 2019 at Great Lumley Community centre from 5pm till 7pm.

38 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

The Gala Theatre’s genie-us family pantomime

David Hosie Aladdin

Eleanor Chaganis Princess Jasmine

Paul Dunn Widow Twanky

Pip Chamberlin The Genie

Kylie Ann Ford Chief Inspector Tai Chi

Written and directed by Gala favourites Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley Musical Director Mark Thompson Choreographer Amanda Woods Costume Designer Emily Baxendale With Gala Theatre Stage School and full supporting company Paul Hartley Wishee Washee

Neil Armstrong Abanazar

21 November 2019 - 5 January 2020 Tickets: £7 - £18 (Family ticket £54 - £62) Box Office: 03000 266 600 Book online: www.galadurham.co.uk www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 39

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Roof King Conservatory Roofs

Call Roof King Today for a FREE estimate Roof Service: EPDM Roofs | Dry Ridge | Full House Roofs | Dry Verge Fascias, Soffits | Conservatory Thermal Roof Specialist

AU

!

L A I C E P TUMN S INSTALLED

ND P P L I E D A VA I L A B L E U S F O O R 3M X 3M F FIVE COLOURS A CONTROL CHOICE O 3 WITH REMOTE HTS G SPOT LIG ASTERED CEILIN PL

A

9 9 3 £ R LL FO

5

AS HEARD ON

THE NORTH EAST’S LEADING CONSERVATORY ROOF CONVERTOR

www.theroofking.co.uk

T: 0800 023 5284 - M: 07960 102 093

40 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

ta ith San w h c n r Bru ecembe 15th D

Ladies 13th De Nights cembe r

ty Nights Disco Par 1st of Dec th,2 6th, 7th, 20

Chris tma 1st De s Market cembe r

artys r Eve p er a e Y w Ne cemb 31st De

Christmas Day L 25th Decem unch ber

Christmas 2019 with Holiday Inn Washington Why not join us at the Holiday Inn Washington to celebrate Christmas 2019 in style.

Whether you’re looking to organise a spectacular Christmas party for colleagues, a festive night out for friends or a celebratory feast with loved ones, we’ve got the perfect package for you.

For more information contact us on 0191 418 9400 (Option 2) Holiday Inn Washington Emerson Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE26 0LB

hiwashingtonhotel.co.uk events@hiwashingtonhotel.co.uk www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 41

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

COMPETITION CORNER WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE SPENNYMOOR TOWN FC V GLOUCESTER CITY GAME ON SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

COURTESY OF SPENNYMOOR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

THE BREWERY FIELD, WOOD VUE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6JN | TEL: 01388 827 248

Simply complete one of the puzzles on this page and fill in the entry form below.

wordsearch

sudoku 6

5

4

3 8

4

7 9

2 6 5

5

1

3

2

4

1

9

6

8

5

3 8

9

3

7

1

8

1

3 9

8

5

8

5

7

7 6

9

5 4

7

2 6

6 3 6

1

5 3 42 | IN&AROUND

8 7

N

K

Y

P

S

O

W

S

B

Z

U

O

N

R

P

E

L

O

I

T

V

D

D

M

A

W

I

Q

K

S

T

E

J

T

N

C

P

B

O

E

U

E

C

E

E

P

S

E

M

K

C

L

C

R

H

W

Q

O

L

O

E

K

I

G

C

I

E

S

O

F

Z

N

S

W

H

N

N

P

S

Z

N

B

A

T

S

O

O

R

U

M

Z

F

W

Z

Q

B

S

G

K

L

V

A

F

W

H

E

O

T

W

O

T

U

L

V

O

O

T

C

S

R

O

R

R

O

H

A

A

L

R

M

U

M

M

I

E

S

V

Q

H

G

O

Halloween . Zombies . Mummies . Pumpkin Witches . Vampires . Ghosts . Horror Bats . Scary . Clowns . Sweets Name: Address:

Email: Competition end date 20th October 2019.

The winner will receive a letter from Jak HQ within 14 days of the competition closing date.

2 1

S

Postcode:

8 9

M

9 7

4

MEDIUM

1

2

6

easy

9

P

2

6

Send all entries to: Competition Department, Unit 4, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3DY

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

EXPERIENCE THE ACTION Enjoy a family-friendly day out at Spennymoor Town FC – the best value for money football club in the North East.

OCT

26

GLOUCESTER CITY

NOV

09

SOUTHPORT

NOV

30

ALTRINCHAM

DEC

21

BRADFORD PA

DEC

GATESHEAD

JAN

DARLINGTON

28

01 All 3pm kick off

Prices as low as: £10 for adults £8 for over 60s £3 for under 18s Under 10s go FREE

The Brewery Field, Wood Vue, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JN

#PrideOfCountyDurham

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 43

WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS The UK’s No1PLEASE dry MENTION carpetIN&AROUND and upholstery and hard floor cleaners

Ready for your

LOCAL

Best Ever Clean?

Family Run Business

Leather Cleaning Specialists Restoration & Recolouring

CHOOSE US TO CLEAN YOUR SOFA

AND WE’LL CLEAN YOUR LIVING ROOM CARPET FOR

1/2 PRICE

Dry carpet cleaning Upholstery cleaning Hard floor cleaning Wooden floor cleaning

Domestic & Commercial 44 | IN&AROUND

0191 305 0030

zerodrytime.com

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 45

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Giving Your Conservatories the Guardian Treatment So, it’s that time of year again. The clocks go back, the skies get a little darker a little earlier, and the temperature drops. However, that shouldn’t really matter while we’re comfortable and cosy inside our homes, should it?

What about inside your conservatory? Granted, not everybody considers their conservatory a ‘real’ part of the home, but that’s usually because the temperature inside can wildly fluctuate.

Want to experience for yourself what one of these innovative new roofs could bring to your home? Contact the team here at Findley Roofing & Building. You can find us online at www.findleyroofing.co.uk/ or by calling 0191 417 3422. Finance options are available for new installations, so don’t hesitate to get your conservatory ready for winter.

If you find that your conservatory is uncomfortably cold during winter but unbearably hot in summer, you may wish to consider a new roof for the room. Originally, conservatories were built using pretty standard glass, including on the roof.

This essentially means that they don’t retain heat well – meaning that heat from outside gets in and the heating you’ve paid for inside gets out. However, this is where a Guardian Warm Roof can make all the difference, adding incredible insulation properties to your conservatory.

Also, from a visual point of view, a Guardian Warm Roof can be installed to look just like the other tiled roofs on your property, thereby enhancing its quality both outside and in. Recently, we’ve seen a great number of North East homeowners look to make the most out of their conservatory by adding a Guardian Warm Roof to the room.

contact us today

0191 417 3422

www.findleyroofing.co.uk

GARAGE DOORS

REMOTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS

Indoor Rock Climbing in Durham!

Weekday and weekend children’s lessons October Half Term Climbing camp

8am - 6pm 10% Sibling Discount Includes Breakfast Club & Afternoon Tea Ages 5-16 years

LARGE SHOWROOM 90% OF OUR WORK IS FROM RECOMMENDATIONS YES! WE ARE THE PEOPLE YOU’VE SEEN IN THE METROCENTRE

Halloween Party

ALL WORK SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE OWNER NO SUBCONTRACTERS SHOWROOM: A692 LOBLEY HILL TO CONSETT ROAD, 100 YARDS FROM PACKHORSE, BURNOPFIELD NE16 6PF

Sunday 27th October 3pm - 5pm

Call 0191 3789555 to book Drop-In Sessions anytime!

Durham Climbing Centre, St John's Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, DH7 8TZ 46 | IN&AROUND

REMEMBER! - WHERE YOU BUY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU BUY

TEL: 01207 270 711 MOBILE: 0780 192 6355

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Christmas 2019 TO BOOK CALL 0191 387 1162

FESTIVE LUNCH & DINNER SERVED FROM 12/12/19 - 23/12/19 12 NOON - 2:30PM & 5PM - 9PM (excluding Sundays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day)

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH £67.95 PER PERSON BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

NEW YEAR’S EVE £45 PER ADULT

Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with a lavish meal and fizz at midnight, with live entertainment and music throughout the evening. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! TheLambtonWorm

@TheLambton

North Road, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, DH3 4AJ www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 47

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

Historic Durham building to be turned into micropub and student flats A historic, Grade II-listed building which has stood in Durham city since the 17th century is set to be converted into a “ground floor drinking establishment” and seven flats. These plans were lodged in June and have since been approved by Durham County Council’s planning authority.

The building is located on 34-35 Saddler Street and, at different times in its history, has served as a confectioner, gunmaker, pub and shop space. The building has been altered several times in recent decades and formerly had the name of the Estate House.

The new plans have allowed for repairs and improvements, including revamping the shop front, replacing windows and carrying out roof work, intended to enhance the centuries-old building’s appeal. Student facilities are also set to be added across four floors.

The works, which will include fitting a new entrance as well as a kitchen-and-dining area to the rear, are aimed at finishing repair projects initiated under previously-granted planning permissions.

There will also be an eco-friendly focus with the improvement work, as it will include adding a hibernaculum to the basement, providing habitable space for bat species.

The restoration plans have been through a consultation stage during which they were hailed by 48 | IN&AROUND

several local groups, among them the City of Durham Trust. The group’s chairman, John Lowe, emailed the council to enthuse about the developers’ “care and attention to detail”.

The proposals have also been welcomed by the City of Durham Parish Council’s planning committee which, in a letter to the County Council, remarked that the site “has long been in need of a viable use before deterioration become(s) irreversible.”

The letter added: “The parish council therefore welcomes this comprehensive, well-researched and sensitive proposal to carry out works that will safeguard the property.”

The letter continues that the proposal “shows significant commitment to carrying out the conversion, restoration and adaptation works in the necessary appropriate manner, at what will be major additional costs.”

Planning documents for this building, which is located in the Durham City Conservation Area, indicate that the project will produce up to four jobs, of which three will be part-time.

As planning conditions require the restoration work to commence within three years, it won’t be long before the people of Durham city can start to see the Saddler Street building’s proposed transformation taking shape.

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

GREENFINGERS LANDSCAPE GARDENERS

“Award Winning”

Established in 1987 we are a friendly family run business with a skilled workforce including qualified bricklayers. We specialise in transforming your outdoor living area to suit your individual budget.

Block Paving - Patios - Fencing Turfing - All Aspects of Landscaping

Making Your Outdoors Beautiful 'Lets Make It Happen

• Pet & Child Friendly • No Mud, No Mess • Water Saving • Solves Drainage Issues • Keeps a beautiful appearance all year round John McNally M: 07802 989 319 T: 0191 410 7043 E: W: www.thegrasscentre.co.uk W:

The Grass Centre, Dobbies Garden World, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 49

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

What’s on

October National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2019 Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland

The annual National Gallery Masterpiece Tour enables three museums and galleries outside London to display a major work from the Gallery’s collection – and this year Auckland Castle, part of The Auckland Project, is one of the participating venues. The masterpiece in question is Nicolas Poussin’s 1636 painting The Triumph of Pan, which depicts nymphs and satyrs revelling before a statue of Pan. The work will be available to view at the castle from Saturday 5th October until 5th January 2020, with tickets costing £5 for adults (£4 concessions, £1 under 16s). Visit www.aucklandproject.org for further information.

Pam Ayres The Gala Theatre, Durham

Motown The Musical Sunderland Empire

The ‘soulsation’ that is the hit West End musical dedicated to all things Motown brings the songs, sound and story to Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 15th to Saturday 26th October. You’ll be humming and tapping your feet for days after witnessing this fabulous celebration of Berry Gordy’s stewardship of Motown Records and its stars including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and many more. Grab your tickets from £13, plus a £3.65 transaction fee, at www.atgtickets.com.

Durham Book Festival 2019 Various venues throughout Durham

There can surely be few finer places for a yearly celebration of all things books than the beautiful university city of Durham, so the return of Durham Book Festival from 5th to 13th October is a very welcome one for the more bookish members of the IN&AROUND team! A Durham County Council event produced by New Writing North, the festival will once again bring a host of household names to the city for book-based discussions and interactive events. Various prices may apply; point your browser to www.durhambookfestival.com for the latest updates.

Ben Elton Live 2019 Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for more than four decades, and on Wednesday 30th October, she will be at The Gala Theatre to perform poems from her new book Up in the Attic, together with classic poems and stories from her long career. Tickets are priced at £23 and can be purchased from www.galadurham.co.uk.

Has the world gone stark raving mad? That’s the key question being asked by comedy legend Ben Elton, on his return to a modern stand-up scene that he did so much to define back in the ‘80s. In author, playwright and actor’s own words, “the last time I toured, I was still smarter than my phone. Things have definitely taken a funny turn.” You can catch him on Tyneside on Friday 11th October; book your ticket for £30 now at www.eventim.co.uk.

Boiler Shop Emporium Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

Perhaps best described as the ultimate farmers’ market combined with all manner of other experiences befitting the dream lazy Sunday, Boiler Shop Emporium is set to serve up yet more of the finest local food, drink and entertainment when it returns on the 27th. Expect the best bakers, vegetable growers, small batch distillers and even a gent’s barber beneath the Boiler Shop Roof, as well as 20-seater pop-up restaurants. Purchase your tickets now at www.boilershop.net.

50 | IN&AROUND

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

REMEMBER WHEN

PRE-1955 POSTCARDS WANTED Any Subject, Any Village, Town Or City.

Valuation Service Available.

• • • •

ALL TYPES OF FURNITURE RECOVER REPAIR & RESTORE LARGE RANGE OF PATTERNS CUSHION INTERIORS & SPRINGS

CALL: 01429 881937

Visit: www.trimdonupholstery.co.uk

ABBEY

ROOFING SERVICES

ALL WORK PERSONALLY SUPERVISED BY PROPRIETOR ANTHONY L. STIPETIC

PROFESSIONAL ROOFING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COMPANY WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DOSMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

GENUINE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

• uPVC Fascias Soffits - Gutters • Slating Tiling • Felt Roofing • Flat To Pitched Roofs • New Roofs • Re-roofs

abbeyroofing@hotmail.co.uk

0191 370 1491

REGISTERED OFFICE: 16C FRONT STREET, PELTON, CHESTER-LE-STREET

Hold to light card of Durham Cathedral, C 1905.

These cards when held up to the light the windows will light up and the moon shines.

Hold to light Father Christmas cards are very collectable.

PRE-1955 POSTCARDS WANTED CONTACT

GEORGE NAIRN

T.0191 388 8780

Quality Re-upholstery to modern & antique furniture.

Foam replacement • Cushion covers • Springs replacement Webbing replacement • Bespoke headboards taylorsupholstery.com | contact@taylorsupholstery.com Unit 51 Birtley Business Centre, Birtley, DH3 1QT. Tel: 0191 660 64 07 / 07543 90 05 83

COMPETITION TIME We are offering family ticket for any film at Vue Gateshead (valid for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children). All you have to do to enter is answer the following question...

Q:

Sarah Conner has made an epic comeback in the latest installment of The Terminator movie franchise. What is the name of the actor who plays the heroine?

Answer: Name: Address:

Post Code: Email: Please send all entries to: Competitions Department, Unit 4, Station Road, Chester-le-St, Co. Durham, DH3 3DY

Entrants can view Terms & Conditions at www.inandaroundmag.co.uk Vue guest admission policy terms and conditions apply, visit myvue.com/legal for details.

www.inandaroundmag.co.uk | 51

PLEASE MENTION IN&AROUND WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS

ensureinheritance

ensureinheritance.co.uk Plans from £2,895

Ensure

“2018 prices still available”

Funeral Planning

Why is a Golden Charter Funeral Plan the best choice?

Based on independent research, 93% of customers are satisfied or very satisfied with Golden Charter’s service No awkward health questions and no age limit Golden Charter is a registered provider of the Funeral Planning Authority, and follow their code of practice and rules Choose from a comprehensive range of options with fixed prices with Golden Charter one of the UK’s largest providers More than 500,000 people have trusted Golden Charter to take care of their funeral arrangements Many of the funeral directors Golden Charter works with have worked in their communities for generations It avoids rising funeral costs with an inflation proof guarantee

Andrew Simpson, Lead Panel Solicitor If you are worried about the cost of care then a Funeral Plan is an ideal piece of Estate Planning to maximise the funds available to your loved ones from your estate whilst limiting the effect of the cost of care.

Call 0191 338 5143 To Start Planning Today!

info@ensureinheritance.co.uk

Ensure Inheritance, Spectrum 7 Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7TT

52 | IN&AROUND