A busy week in local politics and community last week, and some interesting things to do next weekend. Find the vlog and more info on my blog at: bit.ly/CNB77
Also, why not join me on Aycliffe Radio, 7-8pm, Sunday 11 November, with my guests Cllr Joy Allen (DCC portfolio-holder for Transformation and Partnerships), Cllr Sally Symons and Rev Mike Dixon: bit.ly/ARLIVE
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY NEWS
• DCC Full Council meeting, Wednesday 31 October – DCC achievements, AAP questions, Modern Slavery Charter, Save BAGH Ward 6 and more.
• DCC Economy Scrutiny meeting, Tuesday 6 November – EU funding and Local Growth Fund.
• DCC’s ‘Future Business Magnates’ competition launched last week.
• DCC has launched its ‘Borrowbox’ e-library.
• Suicide Prevention in County Durham.
• Middridge Parish Council meeting, Monday 5 November – Village matters including arson fires, and Walker’s Lane street-lighting.
• GATC Full Council meeting, Wednesday 31 October – LGBT flags!
• GATC has installed a ‘There-but-not-there’ Tommy and two memorial seats in the Aycliffe Angel’s garden outside St Clare’s Church.
• Report on the Friends of the S&DR meeting, Thursday 1 November.
• Are you Cyber-Safe for Christmas?
• Please vote for Durham Community Clothing Bank in the Aviva Community Fund.
• HealthWatch County Durham have published their November newsletter, including helping GPs to help us, BAGH Ward 6, Rethink Mental Illness et al.
THINGS TO DO NEXT WEEKEND
• Christmas at Beamish launch parade, 1pm, Saturday 17 November, entrance fee.
• Meet a Sikh (family activity), Durham Oriental Museum, drop in 1-3pm, Saturday 17 November, FREE.
• Colourful Crowns of the Prince Bishops (5-11s), Palace Green Library, drop in 1-3pm, 17-18 November, FREE.
• Aycliffe Radio Christmas Live, 6-9pm, Saturday 1 December, £7:50.
County Newsbits
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