Inside this month’s edition: Years gone by 20 - 22 Church Street, Crook Telephone: 01388 765 259 Your FREE local interest & advertising magazine • November 2022 • Edition 77
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Welcome to the November edition of Out & About Magazine, your friendly local interest & advertising booklet.
Is your computer running slow? TC Systems IT Solutions have their latest advert on page 7, they are both Mac & PC computer repair specialists, check out their advert to see their full list of services.
On page 10 we have Howden Automotive who offer MOT’s, servicing, repairs & tyres and are situated behind the petrol station in Howden-le-wear.
Think Energy offer a range of boiler servicing as well as Chimney Sweeping Services, take a look at their latest advert on page 9 for a full range of what they can do for you.
On page 11 we have Care Connect from Durham County Council who offer a monitoring & response service for vulnerable people which gives you piece of mind.
Are you interested in becoming a Freemason? If the answer is yes then take a look at page 13 where Crook St. Catherine’s Lodge are advertising.
Don’t forget to quote Out & About when replying to adverts & lastly we hope you enjoy this month’s edition.
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We offer wraparound care from 7.45 am –5.45 pm
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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
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 Household goods bought & sold suites, beds, wardrobes, tables, fridge freezers...etc Call us on 07814 117 437 SPOT CASH FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL GOODS WANTED Good living for later living 0300 131 7985 or 07919 836184 | www.homegroup.org.uk 1 bedroom apartments available now To find out more about our older people’s support service, call Tow Law, County Durham Stunning views 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
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 GC Handyman Services General Maintenance Interior & Exterior Painting Garden Maintenance Tiling Floors & Walls No job to small 07515 276 831 garryandjulie@hotmail.com ADVERTS FROM AS LITTLE AS £22 PER MONTH. Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 7
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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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We URGENTLY need your old photos!!
We are running low on old photos of places & people from years gone by and would love to keep the feature going. Can you help? Please email any old photos to: studio@rcphoto.co.uk or drop into Ritchie Coatsworth Photography, 12 Hope Street, Crook.
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Show Leeks. Photo supplied by Sheila Metcalfe.
Tow Law Church Lads Brigade, North of England 5-a-side champions. Photo supplied by Simon Chollerton.
Boyne Street & Russell Place, Willington Coronation Party. Photo supplied by Arthur Graham.
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Independence at home is very important, especially as we get older.
At one press of a button, Care Connect knows who you are, where you live and will make sure the right help is sent to you.
Here’s what Care Connect customer Ken has to say about the service:
“My wife and I use Care Connect often, as she has been falling quite a lot lately. I couldn’t be without them because they arrive very quickly. If it wasn’t for Care Connect my wife and I might be in hospital as we have nobody else. They help us tremendously, they are excellent”.
Telecare and additional features can be incorporated into your support package, at a small charge such as:
• reassurance calls
• weekly visits
• additional or lost pendants
• monitored smoke detectors
• fall detectors
• epilepsy sensors
• door and exit sensors
Rest assured, Care Connect will have an option to help.
How much it costs
From as little as £5.38 per week + VAT, you and your family could have peace of mind and the reassurance Care Connect provides. There is a one-o connection charge of £33.99 this will be advised at installation. There can be additional charge of £3.17 per week +VAT if a SIM card needs to be installed in the alarm unit.
Contact us: 03000 262 195 care.connect@durham.gov.uk www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect
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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 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. Don’t forget to quote Out & About Magazine when responding to adverts. 12
Discover Freemasonry in Crook
Freemasons use four important guiding principles to help define their path through life: integrity, friendship, respect and charity.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and the organisation’s aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals, and helping them make a positive contribution to society.
Freemasonry provides a structure for members to come together under these common goals, enabling people to make new friendships, develop themselves and make valuable contributions to charitable causes.
One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions, and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
If you are interested in receiving more information about joining freemasonry and in particular joining St. Catherine’s Lodge, you can email us at stcatherineslodge@gmail.com or give us a call on 07787 507625. We will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have about joining.
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Is your property ready for this coming Winter? Don’t delay book your FREE Winter Roof Check with us today! 07595 787 408 Crook, County Durham Specialising in: Roofing • Guttering Pointing Decra Tile Conservatory Roofs plus much more
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Rammar’s Dresses Workers (Crook).
Photo supplied by Pam Pedelty.
The Council Office in Crook being built in March 1987. Photo supplied by Lynne Bainbridge.
The Gringos in 1964 including Don & George Bolam, George Hall, Colin Morland, Barry Wardle & Michael Robinson (originally a Willington lad). Photo supplied by Paul Robinson.
Tow Law Town AFC featuring Chris Waddle & Mascot Simon Chollerton.
