Check out the DCC Economy Scrutiny and S&DR meetings (really informative); what is palaeography(?); and read about some good local business developments. Activities seem to be easing off for Christmas, but have you booked a panto? Find more information on my blog at: bit.ly/CNB89

And please join me on Aycliffe Radio, 7-8pm, Sunday 16 December, as we discuss the recent re-engagement of Aycliffe people with local politics: bit.ly/ARLIVE

COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY NEWS

• DCC Full Council, Wednesday 5 December.

• DCC Economy Scrutiny Committee meeting, Friday 7 December – Transport Policy and Retail Review.

• Palaeography courses at DCC Archives.

• Free Gym membership offer.

• Friends of the S&DR meeting, Thursday 6 December.

• New network to support food and drink producers.

• County Durham Engineering & Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) rebrands to Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) as it grows regionally.

• The Aycliffe Business Park #MakeYourMark awards are back, 1 May next year – why not nominate yourself or another business.

• If you dial 999 but dare not speak, dial 55 for a silent emergency call.

• If you feel in danger on a night out, remember that you can ‘Ask for Angela’ at the bar.

THINGS TO DO

• Snowman Trail, Hardwick Park, until 6 January, £1 per trail sheet.

• Father Christmas in the Park, Hardwick Park, various timeslots, 21 and 22 December, £10.50 per child, phone 03000 262 899.

• Snow White & the Seven Dwarves pantomime, Gala Theatre Durham, until 5 January, £6-17.

• Aladdin pantomime, Darlington Hippodrome, until 6 January, £12-32.