February 10, 2026

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Food for thought at new gardening club

Food for thought at new gardening club

ByMartin PaulJun 9, 20222 min read

A NEW gardening course has been launched with the aim of teaching adults to grow their own food. Run by avid gardener Suzanne Thomas at The Hub, in Barnard Castle,…

Jubilee makes royal learning so much fun

Jubilee makes royal learning so much fun

ByMartin PaulJun 8, 20221 min read

LEARNING more about the Queen’s reign has helped children at Staindrop Primary School reach their curriculum goals about chronology and history. Each class took a decade from the Queen’s reign…

It’s a family affair at nursery

It’s a family affair at nursery

ByMartin PaulJun 8, 20221 min read

CHILDREN from Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School Dawn Till Dusk nursery invited their families to a Queen’s jubilee tea last week. Parents and grandparents enjoyed the time with the nursery and toddler…

Alan’s bid to lure outdoor enthusiasts back to hostel

Alan’s bid to lure outdoor enthusiasts back to hostel

ByMartin PaulJun 8, 20224 min read

BRITAIN’S top mountaineer Alan Hinkes is on a mission to bring back people to Langdon Beck Hostel as it recovers from Covid-19 lockdowns. Mr Hinkes, who gained acclaim for being…