Inside this month’s edition: Years gone by • Spotlight on 13 year old Zak 20 - 22 Church Street, Crook Telephone: 01388 765 259 Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • December 2022 • Edition 78
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We can supply & fit your new oil boiler with grant oil boilers. The Vortex oil boiler comes with a standard 2 year guarantee but with me you get a 5 year guarantee. With the new Vortex Blue you get a standard 2 year guarantee but with me you get 10 years. YES a 10 year guarantee!
In 2023 we will be still doing bathrooms and wet rooms designed around your needs, we take away all the rubbish and after a few days your new bathroom is completely done.
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This is for oil boilers only and ends 31st January 2023.
Out with the old in with the new December & January Special Offer
Here at Steven Norris Plumbing & Heating we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Special thanks to Out & About Magazine for allowing me to bring you my offers. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Now taking bookings for your new bathroom or wet room in 2023 Call us on 01388 762 291 or 07583 124 830 Email: stevennorrisplumbing@gmail.com We can come and fit you a fantastic Magna Clean filter that helps to protect your full heating system. In 2023 we still will be doing full central heating flushing that really works as you can see in the pictures and if your look closely it had a filter, that didn’t work.
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Welcome to the December edition of Out & About Magazine, your friendly local interest & advertising booklet.
Having trouble with your car? Then check out page 10 where we have Howden Automotive who offer MOT’s, servicing, repairs & tyres and are situated behind the petrol station in Howden-le-wear.
Is your kitchen looking tired? If the answer is yes then take a look at page 13 where NE Kitchen Solutions of Willington have their latest advert. On page 14 Her’s & Sir’s of Tow Law are advertising their Thursday evening gents night for all of you gents to get smartened up!
On page 16 and new to Out & About we have GKH Electrical LTD who offer a range of electrical services from fault finding to full rewires. Also new in this is edition on page 18 is K & H Carpet, Car & Upholstery Cleaning who offer fantastic rates on multiple rooms as well as equipment hire.
Lastly also on page 18 we have Shutters & Blinds by Graham Watson who have been providing a fantastic service for the last 20 years.
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the studio on 01388 434 403 or email us at studio@rcphoto.co.uk DISCLAIMER - Whilst we take every care to ensure accuracy in this magazine, we regret that we cannot accept responsibility for any incorrect information. All adverts are accepted in good faith as to their accuracy. The copying of any material within this publication is strictly forbidden without the publishers consent.
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K.B. DECORATING SERVICES Quality decorating at affordable prices with over 20 years experience. All trade materials supplied and all work guaranteed. No job too big or small • Free estimates Call Keith on 01388 607 258 or 07973 284 999 or email kbdec1@gmail.com PETER GILCHRIST MARK PEDELTY • Gardening Renovations • Landscaping • Drainage • Driveways • Fencing • Paving • General Handyman jobs & maintenance Call us on 07920 050 565 or email info@magnusgroundworks.co.uk FREE QUOTES AVAILABLE Lee’s Guttering & Facia Cleaning Services Tel: 07958 592 302 Before After Before After Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 6
Chimney Sweeping Services Our fully qualified Chimney Sweep can provide a range of chimney sweeping services in your area. • Chimney sweeping • Chimney repairs • Bird nest removal & fitting bird covers • Flue lining • Smoke tests • CCTV inspection • Tar & creosote removal • Stove servicing Gas Boiler Serv ice Oil Boil er Serv ice EICR Certifi cate £6 0.00 £8 5.00 £150 .0 0 inc VAT inc VAT inc VAT from from from Book an appointment on 01434 700 050 www.t-energy.co.uk
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• Intensive courses
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in Howden-le-wear.
We offer a wonderful, nurturing and stimulating environment, exploring a wide range of educational activities. We offer exceptional care and learning support for your little one:
• Fully qualified, dedicated and experienced nursery practitioners
• Fresh and healthy, homecooked meals
• Outstanding outdoor facilities and play area
• Woodland schools
• Individualised learning for each child and their specific needs
• Free 2 year old play and learn places
• Free 3 and 4 year old education places
• Parent interaction mobile app
We welcome you to visit us. Please contact us to arrange your appointment;
11 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ 01388 767300
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“The school has OUTSTANDING features”
“The school has OUTSTANDING features”
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle – RE Inspection
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle – RE Inspection
“PLATINUM AWARD for Outdoor Play and Learning”
“PLATINUM AWARD for Outdoor Play and Learning”
30 hours FREE childcare available
We offer wraparound care from 7.45 am –5.45 pm
We offer wraparound care from 7.45 am –5.45 pm
“They offer a GOOD start to a child’s education”
“They offer a GOOD start to a child’s education”
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Ofsted
“OUTSTANDING personal development & Welfare”
“OUTSTANDING personal development & Welfare”
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Ofsted
“We open our hearts to welcome ALL children into our school family”
“We open our hearts to welcome ALL children into our school family”
If you would like to visit our unit please contact school to make an appointment.
St Cu thbe r t ’s Catholic P r im ar y Sch oo l, C h u r ch Hill, C r oo k, Co D ur h a m, D L1 5 9 D N Em a il : office@stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk • Tel : 0 13 88 76 2 88 9
St Cu thbe r t ’s Catholic P r im ar y Sch oo l, C h u r ch Hill, C r oo k, Co D ur h a m, D L1 5 9 D N Em a il : office@stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk • Tel : 0 13 88 76 2 88 9
Special Occasion?
If you are planning a wedding, birthday or have a christening coming up, we are now supplying families and couples with decorative display boards for their big day.
A2 Foamex Boards only £28.00 (printed onto 5mm foamex) (420mm x 594mm) A1 Foamex Boards only £38.00 (printed onto 5mm foamex) (594mm x 841mm) 3e & 3f Castle Close Ind Est Crook County Durham DL15 8LU Tel: 01388 762197 Email:info@lintons-printers.co.uk www.lintons-printers.co.uk Out & About Advert.qxp_Layout 1 09/09/2022 13:47 Page 1 Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 12
Family run business in Willington, supplying & installing high quality kitchens throughout the North East at the best price for you. Free measuring service and 3D design with no obligation quote. All aspects of additional work undertaken including plastering, plumbing, gas, electrics, flooring and decorating. Samples available to view by appointment. Read our website and Facebook page for reviews from our happy customers. Call in or contact us for an appointment. www.nekitchens.co.uk f: @NEKitchenSolutions email: northeastkitchensolutions@outlook.com T: 01388 365 500 • 45 High Street, Willington DL15 OPF
SEASONED HARDWOOD LOGS WARD TIMBER LTD, ROGERLEY SAWMILL, FROSTERLEY, COUNTY DURHAM DL13 2QE Call us on 01388 528 362 or email sales@wardtimber.co.uk Collection only Household goods bought & sold suites, beds, wardrobes, tables, fridge freezers...etc Call us on 07814 117 437 SPOT CASH FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL GOODS WANTED Income Tax & Accountancy Professional 20+ Years Experience All aspects of Accounting Services including: • Bookkeeping Services • Payroll Services • Personal & Business Tax Returns • VAT (MTD Compliant Software) • Year End Accounts for: Sole Traders, Partnerships & Limited Companies CIS & Entertainment Industry Specialist Call into our office on New Road, Crook to see how much we can save your business. 01388 762 662 or 07920 764 699 Email: info@svarleyaccountancyservices.co.uk 19 Wolsingham Road, Tow Law Telephone: 01388 730 930 | 07787 111 192 Email: hersandsirshairdressing@gmail.com | Family ran business for over 30 years Monday 5pm - 7pm Gents Night (walk in haircuts) Tuesday 10am - 2pm • Wednesday & Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - Late & Saturday 9am - 2pm Gents night every Monday 5pm - 7pm Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 14
Making Memories Since 2016 Call the studio on 01388 434 403 or visit www.rcphoto.co.uk for up-to-date pricing. Studio Opening Hours: Monday: 10am - 4pm • Tuesday: Appointment Only • Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10am - 4pm • Friday: 10am - 4pm • Saturday: Appointment Only (Closed for lunch Midday till 12:30pm everyday) Please note that these hours may change due to offsite work. Call us on 07857 510 648 or email hammondgareth90@gmail.com GKH Electrical LTD FULLY INSURED • NO JOB TOO SMALL • NO CALL OUT FEE “Local reliable electrician, with no call out charges, from fault finding to full rewires, fully insured and a member of NAPIT competent person scheme.” Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 16
Stanley School Football Team in 1947. Photo supplied by George Davies.
The Royal Hotel at the bottom of Hope Street, Crook. Photo supplied by Lorna Robson.
