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2D Members
Become a member of 2D, it's FREE! We support our members by providing them with a range of services and by acting as a voice for the local voluntary and community sector. Have a look at the membership benefits you can recieve: 2D Membership Application Form Or if you are already a member and would like to be featured on this page please contact Kirsty at 2D on 01388 762220 email k.hill@2d.org.uk. Quick Links Age To promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Free services include Mobile Information and Advice Service and benefits checks, Dales Older People Network consultation group, React and Reminiscence Multi-Media Library and Message in a Bottle Scheme. Age Concern Products and Services for the over 50’s.
Address: Sedgefield & Durham Dales Office Chilton Co. DL17 0JR 01388 720064
Contact: Kathleen Young (Manager South) Website: www.ageconcern.durham.org.uk Email Address: southarea@ageconcern-durham.org.uk Provide advice and information. Offers support to carers, groups and one to one day care for people with dementia. We provide a day club and an outreach support for young people with dementia. Other services we offer include a disccusion forum, memories café, newsletter and a website. Address: Alzheimers Society South Approach Bullion Lane Co DH2 2DW Contact: Jennifer Brown Tel no: 0191 3890400 Website: info@alzheimers-durham.org.uk Email Address: www.alzheimers-durham.org.uk Ascroft Playground Appeal To maintain and extend the recently developed play park in Ashcroft, Stanhope. Contact: Mrs Denise Wood (Treasurer) Email: apa@enerplex.co.uk The club aims to promote and play the game of croquet, and to introduce the health and social benefits of the game to all ages and abilities. New members are welcome and coaching is provided. Contact: Mrs Freda Vitty (Secretary) Tel no: 01388 720074 Email Address: frevit@tesco.net The organisation manage, fund, and run the hospital radio at Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 6AD Contact: Mr Simon Temby (Station Manager) Tel no: 01388 455452 Email Address: station.manager@ahr.org.uk
Providing out of school activities and holiday club Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 6QL Tel no: 01388 604 575 The partnership aims to improve the quality of life for local people. It owns and operates the Four Clocks Centre, Bishop Auckland’s premier site for advice and community support. The partnership runs a successful youth development project and develops projects to meet community need.
Address: Bishop Auckland Community Partnership Four Clocks Centre Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH
Contact: Ray Sunman - Project Director Tel no: 01388 609852 Email Address: receptionfourclocks@btconnect.com Blind self help group Address: Crook Co DL15 8LB Contact: Jim Welch Tel no: 01388 764528 Website: www.blindlifeindurham.org.uk Email Address: Blind@dsl.pipex.com Balderhead Water Ski To provide water skiing and associated water sport facilities to people in the County Durham and surrounding areas, for the benefit of members. Contact: James Gilbert (Secretary) Tel no: 01833 650310 Email Address: cumulskiteboarding@hotmail.com Billy Row Homing Society The homing society is a key part of village life, they have more than 30 members aged from their early 20s to their 70s, and a lot of the older members do their bit to introduce children and grandchildren to the sport. Since joining 2D the club have received assistance with funding applications, child protection and vulnerable adult’s policies and marketing support.
Contact: Mr. Brown on 01388 763928
Bishop Auckland Cycling Club
To promote cycling in the area, compete in competitions, offer coaching and advice for prospective members.
Address: 113 Low Etherley Bishop Auckland Co DL14 0HA
Contact: Ms Nikki Willis (Secretary) Tel no: 07763583010 Email Address: nikki.2@btinternet.com Bishop Auckland Tennis Club
Contact No: 01388 527745 Bowes Hutchinson C of E Aided School
Address: Bowes Co DL12 9LG
Contact: Mrs S Griffiths (Headteacher) Tel no: 01833 628291 Website: www.boweshutchinson.durham.sch.uk Email Address: boweshutchinsons@durhamlearning.net Website: www.castleplayers.org.uk Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 6JH
Contact: Mr Richard Slater (Club Instructor) Tel no: 07867811166
Address: 3 Moor View Cockfield Bishop Auckland Co DL13 5EX
Contact: Brenda Singleton (Vice Chairman) Tel no:01388 718658 Email Address: suzieb.singleton@homecall.co.uk
An independent non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Health to ensure that the public is involved in decision making about health and the provision of health services. The Watermark NE11 9SZ
Contact: Mr Ross Cowan – Transition Coordinator Tel no: 0191 4484300 Email Address: ross.cowan@cppih.org
Contact: Councilor Neil Stonehouse Email Address: n.stonehouse@wearvalley.gov.uk
Address: YFC Office Agriculture House Stonebridge Co DH1 3RY Email Address: durhamyfc@btconnect.com
The society, founded in 1987, is a small voluntary organisation whose purpose is to offer services to the blind and visually impaired of
Address: Oswald Court Resource Centre DH1 3HF
Contact: Ms Linda Curtis – Director Tel no: 0191 3868175 Website: http://members.aol.com/cdszh/cdsvh.htm Email Address: cdsvh@aol.com Address: 42 Beechburn Park Crook Co DL15 9N Contact: Harold Heslop (Secretary) Website: www.wear-valley.co.uk (microsite) Email Address: haroldheslop@lineone.net Worship is held on a Sunday and lunch clubs, coffee mornings and toddler clubs are held during the week. Junior youth club is held on a Thursday at 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Address: 3 Hollow Dene Crook Co DL15 8LD 01388 762655
Contact: Barbara Snook (Core Leader) We are a cricket club with two senior teams and three junior teams. Email Address: fgibbe@aol.com Address: Unit 4, Crook Business Centre New Road Crook County Durham DL15 8QX Contact: Eileen Mcleod – Secretary Address: Clare House Co DL12 8HW 01833 690111 The Dales Community Alarm Trust has been providing Community Telephone Alarms for the elderly/disabled in Teesdale and parts of Weardale since 1991. The trust relies in friends, neighbors, relatives to act as volunteers for our clients who can call for help 24 hours a day. Alarm phones are routed to Sedgefield Carelink. Contact: Mrs F Humble (Senior Co-ordinator) Email Address: office@dcat1991.fsnet.co.uk The mission of the Council is to work towards the elimination of racial discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups. The Council believe that all statutory and voluntary agencies, institutions or community groups in Address: 3 Redhill Villas Miners Hall Co DH1 4BA Contact: Mrs Marion Khan-Willis (Chairman) Address: County Hall Co DH1 5UG Email Address: decha@durham.gov.uk DDS aims to improve the quality of life for adults across Tel no: 0191 5183358 Email: admin@ddsupport.org.uk The center provides information, support to careers and advice on existing services. There are regular meetings and mutual support including the creation of and assistance with Career Support groups. The centre organise outings and events for careers. They actively recruit volunteers to assist careers. Address: Co DL12 8HR Contact: Mr Geoff Kelly (Manager) Tel no: 01833 630202 Email Address: info@durhamdalescarers.org.uk Old Tyme Dance with modern sequence meets every Wednesday 7.30pm – 10.00pm at the Eldon Lane & District Workmen's Club & Institute LTD. Spencer Street Eldon Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8TL Address: 3 Lane Ends Farm Escomb Bishop Auckland Contact: Mrs Christine Barrat Aitken – Secretary Supporting the healthcare of Teesdale at the Friends of Richardson Hospital c/o 59b Galgate Barnard Castle Co. Durham DL12 8EN 01833 690860 Contact: Iris Hillery Email: iris@ajalon.co.uk
The organisations aims are to maintain repair and develop the fabric furniture and fittings of the St Marys Church, Friends of St Marys Church 5 Mayfield DL12 8EA 01833 637904
Contact: Mr Peter Wise – Steering Group Member Gainford Adventure Playground Committee
To develop and improve play facilities in Gainford for children and young people in Gainford and its immediate area. Email Address: wendy1003191791@aol.com Getalong Club
To provide a social environment and activities for people with learning difficulties. Address: King James Community Association Bishop Auckland Co DL14 732 01388 603543 Contact: Miss Lisa North (Club Leader)
Village Hall for parish population of 130 people (60 houses, publish monthly newsletter). Address: Townfield Hunstanworth Consett Co DH8 9UP Contact: Mr Grahame Rose - Chairman To help families of children who suffer disabilities in the Wear Valley Area. There are two elements to the organisation: 1.The Charity, charitable purpose and small grants/information. 2. The Support Group, activity and support.
Address: 14 Lynndale Wolsingham DL13 3JA 01388 526862 Contact: Miss H.Blackburn – Secretary Professional media and performance company producing work inspired by and relevant to local people, places and issues. Offering opportunities for high quality arts experiences to all sections of the community, e.g. volunteering, work experience, job-shadowing, enterprise support, training. Address: 43/44 Gladstone Terrace Sunniside Bishop Auckland Co. Durham DL13 4LS Contact: Helen Ward/Julie Ward - Project Manager/Artistic Director Tel no: 01388 73074 Email Address: info@jackdrum.co.uk J.J Boxing Teach boxing plus Thai boxing from ages 5 upwards. Also work with youth and community groups with behavioral problems. We also teach female kickboxing workouts and youth and community with disabilities. Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 7BN Contact: Mr John Rikaby (Sen Instructor) Tel no: 07816107828/01388 604184 Address: 2 DL12 8AS Lands Cricket Club The Club has been in existence for over 100 years and has 2 teams in the Darlington and District league. To provide training and education for people with learning disabilities and other socially excluded groups. Address: Salters House Salters Lane Sedgefield Co. Durham TS21 3EE Contact: Ms Pam Walker - Advocacy Project Manager Tel no: 01740 625225 Email Address: infospiralskills@btconnect.com ME North East provides support and information to sufferers of ME. Address: Bullion Hall South Approach Co DH2 2ES 0191 3892222 Contact: Ms Susan Gladstone (Office Manager) Email: sue@menortheast.org Address: Braieside Blackton Eggleston DL12 0AY Contact: Mr Bates (Secretary) Tel no: 01833 650742
Contact: Mr J.W. Marsh – Vice Chairman & Treasurer Tel no: 0191 2628066 Website: www.netoa.org.uk Our Lady and Roman Catholic Church Address: The Presbytery Terrace Willington Co DL15 0PB Contact: Father Reid (Parish Priest) Tel no: 01388 746220 Email Address: rcwillington@btconnect.com Contact: Mrs Karen Cole This registered charity runs a twelve week personal development programme for 16 to 25 year old volunteers. Individuals complete team building, projects which benefit the community, work placements, job search. The course is free and individuals gain qualifications and training. Address: The lightfoot institute Kingsway Bishop Auckland Co. Durham DL14 7GN Contact: Gillian Hutchinson - Cluster Leader Tel no: 01388 665123 Email Address: PTV.bishop@btconnect.com To learn and have fun playing badminton in the school dining hall after school on a Friday from 3.15pm – 4.15pm. We also offer progression into a four court air-conditioned Bishop Barrington Sports Hall on a Tuesday from 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 6AR Contact: Ms Eileen Mawson (Secretary) Tel no: 01388 602803 Rethink North East Services We provide leisure for gardeners and a community garden. We provide the local school the opportunity to use our gardens for research and aim to promote general health. Address: Bishop Auckland Co Contact: Mr DS Hatton (Secretary) Tel no: 01388 605156 Email Address: dshatton@tiscali.com.uk Shildon DL4 1DT
Contact: Mrs Isobel English Tel no: 01388 774130 Email Address: swdcu@btconnect.com St Andrews Dawson Street Methodist/UR Church
The church works with the community in Crook and provides a place and opportunity to worship god. It also provides premises for rent by organisations in the town. Many of the church members are active in helping the people living in the area.
Address: 25 Hamsterley Drive Crook Co. Durham DL15 9PT
Contact: Mr Malcolm Darby Tel no: 01388 768715 Email Address: malwen@surefish.co.uk St John Ambulance (Willington Unit, West Durham) Leading provider of First Aid, Ambulance and Care services Major Youth Organisation Adults, 18 years+ - 2nd and last Wednesday every month Contact: Matthew Todd, Unit Leader Address - 33 Greenways, Sunnybrow DL15 0LX County Headquarters - Durham Tel: 0191 378 1111 Staindrop Christmas Lights
The group was set up to raise money to provide and enhance Christmas lights in Staindrop village. The group need to raise £8000 each year for new equipment and power. The decorations attract many visitors to the village and provide enjoyment for villager, visitor and the occupants of the many passing vehicles alike.
Contact: Ms Shelagh Stewart Email Address: shelagh.stewart@virgin.net
To provide community facilities within the chapel premises for the village. To demonstrate the local chapel's commitment to be an integral part of the community.
Address: 85 Low Willington Willington Co. Durham DL15 0BB
Contact: Brian Myers. MBE, JP - Secretary/Treasurer Tel no: 01388 746893 Email Address: blmbo@hscali.co.uk Cheerleading for 4-18 year olds, involving dance, gymnastics, cheering and stunting. Both boys and girls take part. The emphasis is on healthy fun and team work. Competitive squads for all ages.
Email address: www.teesvalleycougars.piczo.com The Team exists to relieve distress and suffering to those endangered by natural hazard in the High Pennines, Durham Dales and urban fringes of County Durham. The team aim to educate users of the fells in safe practice. They are a registered charity no. 508877. Address: Search and Rescue Centre Bede Kirk Barnard Castle Co. Durham DL12 8DJ Contact: Mr Anthony Tubbs - Fundraising Officer Tel no: 01833 630999 Email Address: fundraising@twsmrt.org.uk To care for and look after the health and safety needs of people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Address: Earls House Lanchester Road Durham Co. Durham DH1 5RD Contact: Mrs Judith Tulip Tel no: 0191 3336328 Email Address: judith.tulip@cddps.northy.nhs.uk Free confidential advice on benefits, consumer rights, money problems, housing, employment, family legal queries and much more. Address: 21 Galgate Barnard Castle Co. Durham DL12 8EQ Contact: Ms Jane Weston - Development Manager Tel no: 01833 690269 Email Address: teesdalecab@hotmail.com The association was set up to support, assist and advise the older and isolated residents of Teesdale. Most of the clubs meet once a week in local village halls in Barnard Castle, Cotherstone, Evenwood, Gainford, Mickleton, Middleton, Staindrop, Stainton Grove, Winston and Woodland. They provide, as well as lunch, activities to meet social, health, welfare and educational needs. They are a registered charity. Contact: Peter Blackmore (General Manager) Address: Claire House DL12 8HL 01833 695822 To raise awareness of disability issues. Campaign to improve access standards, services and facilities. To be a much needed voice and link for people with physical, mental and learning disabilities living in Teesdale. Address: Unit 1 Cuthbert House Co DL12 8NE Contact: Ms Anne Henderson (Chief Officer) Tel no: 01833 63100 Email Address: anne@henderson8472.freeserve.co.uk We provide activity days throughout the year for disabled youngsters and their siblings, living in the Teesdale area. We are a registered charity. We have a team of volunteers to support the youngsters. We give valuable respite to parents/carers. Address: BCRUFC Birch Road Barnard Castle Co Durham DL12 8JR Contact: Joan Bailey - Trustee, Events Organiser Tel no: 01833 650819 Website: www.communigate.co.uk/ne/todys Record items from the local press/news and distribute them via cd and tape for free to Teesdale and Weardale. Address: Kirkside Cotherstone Co DL12 9PH Tel no: 01833 650285 Contact: Mr M.G Hemingway (Treasurer) The Consortium aim to promote and improve the effectiveness of Village Hall and Community Associations within Teesdale in direct pursuit of their objects by the provision of relevant advice, training and information on the efficient and professional management of their resources. At present the Consortium has 33 member organisations. Address: Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle Co. Durham DL12 8XT Contact: Mr Fergus Arkley - Co-ordinator Tel no: 01833 696652 Website: www.teesdalehalls.co.uk Email Address: fergus@teesdalehalls.co.uk To demonstrate a wide sustainable way of living through a range of social, environmental and economical projects. Our services include delivering environmental, educational, field studies, rural skills training, community development and community arts. Harehope Quarry offers a unique environment for study, relaxing, volunteers, community events and a meeting place with a difference. Address: 5 Whitfield Brow Bollihope Frosterley Co DL13 2SZ Contact: Ms Jill Essam (Secretary Coop Member) Tel no: 01388 528599 Website: www.harehopequarry.org Email Address: jill@harehope.wanadoo.co.uk To develop community inclusion and interaction. We have a village hall and church that work together for the benefit of the village and the people who live in and around it. Contact: Mrs. B Savage - Committiee Member Tel no: 01388 731872 To enhance the quality of life for all members of the community. Address: Tow Law Community Centre Danscastle Tow Law DL13 4AY Contact: Mr Alan Anderson – Facilitator Tel no: 01388 731444 Email Address: towlawca@hotmail.com They aim to provide practical support, raising health awareness, economic, social and educational issues related to living in an isolated area. The Association assists the agricultural community to come to terms with the rapid changes it is experiencing and maintain a stable local community by preventing stress, maximizing economic potential, improving social links and increasing skills. They also provide young peoples drop in facilities. Address: Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services 1 & 2 Horsemarket Middleton-in-Teesdale Co. Durham DL12 0SH 01833 649836 Contact: Ms Diane Spark - Project Manager Email Address: info@utass.org The Waddington Street Centre offers support and opportunities to people in the North Durham area who experience enduring mental health problems. The Centre provides a wide range of quality services within a welcoming environment. Waddington Street Centre is an independent, voluntary sector organisation where service users, volunteers and staff work closely together to improve the quality of people’s lives, support recovery and self-development and make care in the community a reality. Mission Statement – Effective Mental Health Support through LIFE SKILLS and OPPORTUNITIES “What Waddington Street offers is designed to equip people with mental health problems with the skills needed to choose their own journey back into the world” Professor Fred Robinson, Chair of the WSC Board of Trustees Contact: Waddington Street Centre 3 Waddington Street Durham DL1 4BG Tel. 0191 3860702 Fax. 0191 3755140 Centre Manager- swakefield@waddingtoncentre.co.uk Deputy Manager & MHFA smelton@waddingtoncentre.co.uk Resource Organiser- alee@waddingtoncentre.co.uk Housing Co-ordinator- gwaite@waddingtoncentre.co.uk Providing basketball for Address: Crook Co DL15 9UY Contact: Ian Hirst (Chairman) Tel no: 01388 765447/07917100847 Email Address: wearvalleybasketball@another.com The aim of the bureau is to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them, or though an inability to express their needs effectively and equally to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services both locally and nationally. Address: Four Clocks Community Resource Centre 154A Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH Contact: Mr Peter Singer Tel no: 01388 660200 Email Address: enquires@wearvalleycab.org.uk The trust as a voluntary body is well established for the purpose of supporting Weardale Railways Ltd, to purchase or by any other method to acquire the railway land, track and infrastructure currently existing between signal S36 at Address: Stanhope Station Station Road Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 3TL Tel no: 01388 526262 Contact: Mr Steve Raine (Director) Website: weardale-railways.org.uk To provide a weekly luncheon for approximately 25 elderly and disabled residents in Willington. To also provide socialization and activities. Contact: Mona Smith (Co-ordinator) Tel no: 01388 745537 Willington Youth Theatre To bring the aspect of drama, dance, singing, backstage work to children and young people from the age of 3 years upwards. Session nights are Youth Theatre - Monday's 5.30 - 8pm for the age range 9 years and upwards Tiddly Peeps - Thursday's 5 - 7pm for the age of 3 - 9 years Both sessions held at Willington Methodist Church Hall, Lydia Street For more information please contact Session Worker in Charge- Christina Jackson Tel no: 07913 625862 Email Address: willingtonyt@btinternet.com Promote benefit of inhabitants of Witton Park and neighbourhood. Establish and run a village hall. The Populars DL14 0DY Contact: Stephanie Jones Tel no: 01388 602729 To coach and organise football for 6 - 14 year old children from the Wolsingham Community. Address: Brookdale 30A Uppertown Wolsingham Co. Durham DL13 3ET Contact: Mr Neil Wilson Tel no: 07747564241 Email Address: wilsondeano@aol.com The Centre provides educational and recreational opportunities and activities for the residents of Woodhouse Close Estate. These include a luncheon club, meals on wheels, youth club, drama, day clubs and a play group. A major service operated by the Centre is the furniture recycling scheme offering good quality furniture to the local residents from a store room at the centre. Address: Bishop Auckland Co DL14 6PD Contact: Mr Jonathan Makinson (Administrator) Tel no: 01388 602935 Email Address: whclosecomm@fsmail.net To provide leisure time enjoyment and sport for local ladies (16+). To improve technique and performance of each individual from novice to accomplished player in a friendly and caring group Contact: Mrs Angela Hackett (Secretary) Tel no: 01388 529209 Email Address: angehackett@aol.com To provide swimming pool facilities for the whole of the community. Address: Wolsingham Co DL13 3DN Tel no: 01388 528198 Website: www.wolsinghampool.co.uk Email: info@wolsinghampool.co.uk
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