Burnhope Heritage Display – Thursday 8 December 2022 – 10am – 12pm
Pop into the Community Centre on Thursday 8 December from 10 – 12pm whilst the Coffee Morning is on to see the mock ups of the Burnhope Heritage display panels. All welcome!
Mental Health Survey for 16+
We know from our previous survey that people would like more mental health support activities, however we need to do more community research to find out what groups and activities local people would like. This will enable us to apply for funding for specific mental health activities. Please complete and share this survey with your friends and family:
Community Litter Pick – Sunday 3 July 2022 @ 11am
Jubilee Picnic – Thursday 2 June 2022
Reopening & have your say survey
The Community Centre has recently reopened after closures due to Covid-19.
We are now in the process of planning new activities and groups, but we want to know what you think is needed. Please help us by providing answers to this survey. The information used will help support applications for funding so that we can continue to provide activities and groups that meet the wants and needs of local people.
Thank you so much for completing this. We really appreciate it!
Here’s the link : Take our survey now
Lockdown Support
Burnhope Village Support Group has helped many families, all with differing needs and backgrounds, over the time of the pandemic.
For support call Cindy Brockington on 07749 756364 or Julie Williams on 07949 622205.
As part of a grant from County Durham Community Foundation and National Emergencies Trust, Burnhope Village Support Group has stocks of essential household items and food to give to anyone in our village who finds themselves with less in the purse due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
You do not have to choose between shopping and paying a bill. Let us do the shopping for you!
To order a parcel from us call Cindy on 07749756364. You can also order on behalf of someone else who might not want to ring themselves.
Here are some of the responses we received from our food parcel service:
“Hi, it is amazing. I can’t believe it. We’re over the moon. I’m so grateful! Thank you xx”
“Thank u and I mean it. u done more for me than any one has done xxxxxx”
“It’s a great comfort to know that there is someone to talk to and people who care. Xxxxx”
“It made my uncle feel good that someone thought about him. We were really happy with what was in the box and the service was very good.”
“I am very great full for the group when I felt like I was alone and failing and there was no way forward this lovely group provided me with hope food support and most of all friends it give me the strength to see a way through the volunteers have been helpful and friendly and not in anyway have I been judged for seeking help I am greatly honoured to be part of such a amazing village xxxx”
Again, this service would not be possible without the generosity of our villagers, funding from County Durham Community Foundation and National Emergencies Trust – THANK YOU
For support call Cindy Brockington on 07749 756364 or Julie Williams on 07949 622205.
Annual General Meeting – 19 Sept at 6pm
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
19TH SEPTEMBER 2019 at 6PM
All members are invited to attend. All positions are open to Interested individuals.
Registrants are entitled to 1 vote per family and must be 19 years or older to vote.
Please submit any interest in positions and any topics for consideration in writing before 9th September 2019
Email: Burnhope.cc.2017@gmail.com or deliver to Burnhope Community Centre, Langley Avenue, Burnhope, DH7 0AG
Burnhope: The village that refused to die Project Drop In Session 20th August
Drop In Session Tuesday 20 August, 1.00pm – 4pm at Burnhope Methodist Chapel Hut
Burnhope: The village that refused to die is an intergenerational social history project exploring life in the village from the 1840s right through to the present day.
The project aims to bring together younger and older members of the Burnhope Community with a range of exciting events and activities. Time Detectives will work together to investigate the dramatics ups and downs of Burnhope’s history to better understand the village as it stands today.
The project will include research on:
- Mining and the birth of Burnhope in 1840
- The growth of Burnhope and the Co-op movement
- The General Strike, smallpox and the 1926 Miner’s Gala
- Social history and engineering accomplishments, 1927-1950
- The Category ‘D’ notice 1951-1977
- How Burnhope became the village that refused to die
All member of the community are invited to get involved throughout the project.
The success of any community project relies on the enthusiasm, skills and generosity of its residents.
How to get involved
There will be opportunities for all Burnhope residents to get involved in this intergenerational project and Age UK County Durham is particularly looking for volunteers aged over 50, or under 25 to support research and activities alongside local children.
These activities may include:
- Research in the Durham County Record Office
- Arts, crafts and photography
- Outdoor exploration
- Event organisation or support
- Visits to museum and heritage sites
Regular volunteering is great but if you can only offer a few hours, Age UK County Durham would still really appreciate your time.
As a volunteer, Age UK County Durham will provide training and travel expenses where applicable. Volunteers will be well supported throughout.
Other ways to get involved
There will also be opportunities to join Age UK County Durham volunteers for guided walks, craft activities, exhibitions and more.
For more information, contact Kirsty McCarrison at Age UK County Durham on 0191 374 6560, email info@ageukcountydurham.co.uk or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/
FREE trip to Beamish Museum – Mon 12 August (Limited places)
Join Age UK County Durham’s Intergenerational Heritage Project 2019-20 for a trip to Beamish Open Air Museum
Monday 12 August, from 9.30am to 4.00pm
Explore the:
- 1900s pit village and colliery
- Edwardian railway station
- Historic shops
- 1940s farm and lots more!
All you need to do is get on the bus in good time and bring a packed lunch (transport and entry included – pick up/drop off point to be confirmed).
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Age UK County Durham would really like to encourage grandparents and great grandparents to come along too.