Compiled by County Councillor John Clare
A quiet Council week, but some important community notices … and some interesting forthcoming attractions. More about the following on my blog at: bit.ly/CNB410
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
• DCC/Macmillan ‘Joining the Dots’ cancer campaign consultation.
• Sign the petition to pause the rollout of Universal Credit.
• Mental Health and the Criminal Justice system seminar – Durham Cathedral, 9.30am-1pm, Saturday 14 October.
• Healthwatch County Durham’s October newsletter.
• Support Stoptober and Go Sober for October.
• Macmillan need information centre volunteers.
• Tow Law School needs our vote.
• Durham Socialist Clothing Bank needs toys for Christmas.
• GATC Fireworks poster competition.
• Enrol now for Business Admin courses with DCC’s Adult Learning service.
• Latest roadworks.
BUSINESS NEWS
• Aycliffe’s Caring Caretaker has extended its service.
• Aycliffe Business Park’s Crafter’s Companion has opened a new store in Worcestershire.
• Ebac is selling its watercoolers in America.
• Funding available from DCC’s DurhamWorks to help businesses hire young people.
• Small businesses invited to get involved with Small Business Saturday.
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
• Durham Book Festival, 6-15 October.
• Durham Cathedral History Walk, 10.30am, Saturday 14 October, £3.
• Fantastic Fairies (5-11s) drop-in at Palace Green Library, 1-3pm, 14-15 October.
• The Polar Express is getting a name-change, but will still run.
• The spacecraft that transported Tim Peake to the international Space Station is coming to the Locomotion Museum, Shildon.
• GATC Fireworks wristbands available from 20 October.
