Consultations and things to do this week! Find out more about the following on my blog at: bit.ly/CNB28

COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY

• Take part in the DCC consultation on Durham’s riverside and walks.

• Comment on Ron Hogg’s new Police, Crime & Victims Plan, 2018-21.

• SMEs can secure funding from the Durham Coast and Lowlands LEADER programme.

• My report on judging the ‘Make Your Mark’ awards.

• My report on the Friends of the S&DR meeting, Thursday 3 May.

• A leap forward in local history – did the battle which created England take place in Hunwick?

• Join Bee Happy 2gether – which offers support for young people affected by trauma – at their launch event on May 30th at ROF59.

• The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has put in a planning application to build a Place of Worship on Central Avenue.

• Our bees are counting on you on to count them from 17 May.

• Latest roadworks information.

THINGS TO DO

• Toddler Trail: ‘Norman the Slug’ (2-5s), Hardwick Park, 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Wednesday 16 or Saturday 19 May, £4, phone 03000 262 899 to book in advance.

• Classic Car, Bike and Commercial Show, County Hall Durham, 10am-3pm, Saturday 19 May, £1

• Buddha’s Birthday Special Event (5-11s), Durham Oriental Museum, drop in 1-3pm, Saturday 19 May.

• Plumes and Pom Poms (5-11s), based on the DLI Collection, Palace Green Museum, drop in 1-3pm, 19-20 May.

• Empire & Flag Days, Beamish Museum, 19-20 May (entrance fee).