No political news during the election period of course, but two successes for the County Council, and some great places to go next week. Internet links to the articles below are at bit.ly/CNB29317
COUNCIL
• DCC win’s ‘value added’ award for 2016 exam results
• County Durham Children and Families Partnership receives gold commendation
• DCC announces £20 million Investment Fund for businesses
• Out for the weekend? Why not see what the weather’s like before you set off
• Latest roadworks
COMMUNITY
• Exciting ‘ROAD’ project at the PCP, tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth
• DCC Countryside Guided Walks Programme (AprilSeptember) is published
• Six super events for Durham tourists
•Unable to get to the Library? Register for library membership online for access to thousands of great books
•Educating Rita, Gala Theatre Durham, 7:30pm, 4-8 April
•Northern Bygones Rally, Locomotion Museum Shildon, 10am-4pm, Sunday 9 April, FREE
•Great North Steam Fair, Beamish Museum, 6-9 April
•Eggtastic – Vietnamese eggshell artwork for the 5-11s, Durham Oriental Museum, 1-3pm, Saturday 8 April.
