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IT'S COMPETITION TIME WITH HEAD TO TOE AESTHETICS

Would you like to win a £50 gift card for you and one for your friend?All you have to do is find the spelling mistake in one of the banners  . . . zoom in on the pictures! Private message me the mistake, tag a friend in post; you can tag as many friends as you want for more chances to win!  The winner will be drawn at random on Saturday 29th August.The gift card will be valid for six months and has to be used for a treatment, it can not be exchanged or transferred to another person. G...

GILLIAN'S TOP TIP OF THE WEEK

Gillian's top tip video of the week is . . . to accept what you cannot change.You can view Gillian's video here....

DERWENT WALK INN ARE CHAMPIONS FOR THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Thank you so much to our local MP Richard Holden & the volunteers who came along this morning and helped with the litter pick on Ebchester Bank & along the Derwent Walk.  We managed to collect a lot of rubbish and make our area a lot more cleaner to use.In the words of our 6 year old, "Mam, why do people throw their rubbish on the ground & not put it in the bin or take it home?"  A very good question.  So please the next time you are using the Derwent Walk please take your rubbish...

DBN MASTERCLASS VIDEOS!

We're delighted to report that the DBN members video library is now open.  The first batch of videos of our Masterclasses are now available to our members.  The four Visual Marketing Masterclasses are only available to the delegates who signed up for the programme but all the rest will be made available to our members as an exclusive members benefit. The material in the videos represents the hard work of our members who created the masterclasses for fellow DBN members and we'd really a...

UPDATE FROM THE 7th AUGUST 2020

One of the benefits of having online meetings is our new ability to bypass geographic boundaries and bring like-minded businesses together from a wider area. Thanks to everyone who came along to our Meet the Neighbours event earlier this week, a joint event with Darlington, Northallerton and Richmond business networks.  Our very own James Ibbitson was one of the four guest speakers and topics covered were tips for great videos, successful PR campaigns, marketing after Covid-19 and e-marketi...

DBN NEWSLETTERS FOR AUGUST 2020

DBN NEWSLETTER - 7th AUGUST 2020 - click here to read. DBN NEWSLETTER - 14th AUGUST 2020 - click here to read. DBN NEWSLETTER - 21st AUGUST 2020 - click here to read.DBN NEWSLETTER - 28th AUGUST 2020 - click here to read....

NORIKO'S LATEST CARTOON - 'HAPPENINGS'

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PAM ASSIST - FREE BUSINESS SUPPORT

Durham Council have launched an initiative engaging PAM Assist to provide support services to small and medium sized businesses within the Durham area.  This service is entirely free for small and medium sized businesses to use.  The purpose of this note is to encourage you to use this service which has been provided. By calling the Freephone number: 0808 196 3863 businesses have instant access to PAM Assist a 24 hour confidential support service for both yourselves and your emplo...

HIGH STREET HOSPITALITY

50% off your bill Monday to Wednesday this August with High Street Hospitality....

SEE YOU VERY SOON AT THE OWL & OTTER

Throughout August we will be participating in the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme!  It will run every Wednesday from 12pm, from 5th - 26th August for dine in guests and guests will receive 50% off all food & soft drinks up to a maximum discount of £10 per person.Book via our website www.theowlandotter.co.uk or call us on 01207 571 113.And say hello to our new Fixed Price Menu featuring our salmon, smoked haddock & cod fishcakes with a white wine & cream sauce & buttered vegetable...

EXPERIENCE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE BLACK HORSE, BEAMISH THIS SUMMER

With panoramic views of the Beamish Conservation Valley, you couldn't find a more quaint, countryside venue to enjoy with friends and family.  We have a variety of Afternoon Tea's available for the whole family to enjoy! Traditional Afternoon Tea - upgrade to a bottle of fizz!Gentlemen's Afternoon TeaChildren's Afternoon Tea Want to book a table?  Give us a call on 01207 232 569 or book online.  Check out our Afternoon Tea menus by clicking here....

LAST MINUTE OFFER AT DERWENT MANOR HOTEL BW PREMIER COLLECTION

We’ve had a cancellation on two of our three bedroom cottages (Sleeps 6)Saturday, 1st August 2 Nights only £25 per person per night (based 6 sharing) £300 per cottage for two nights!  Details here. To book please call 01207 592 000....

AND ON THURSDAY, 20th AUGUST YOU CAN SING A LONG WITH THE EVER POPULAR FILM 'MAMA MIA'

Don’t forget to warm up your vocal chords and dressing up IS encouraged. Tickets are £15 per person & includes a Cocktail, plus the film; reserve your place 01207 230 666.  Further details can be found here....

THE TIPI OUTDOOR CINEMA PRESENTS 'THE GREATEST SHOWMAN' - BEAMISH PARK HOTEL, THURSDAY, 13th AUGUST - 19:00-23:00

Roll up, roll up for an evening of magical outdoor, well in a Tipi, entertainment. Arrive to a Cocktail, catch up with friends & order street style food & sharing platters at Olive’s outdoor rustic bar.  Then sit back & enjoy a sunset screening of The Greatest Showman. Tables are available of up to 6 people, social distancing rules apply, this is a limited numbers event.  Feel free to bring a wrap . . . the Tipi is heated. Tickets are £15 per person & includes a Cocktail p...

AND THERE'S 50% OFF FOOD AND DRINKS THROUGHOUT AUGUST AT KNITSLEY FARM

We are pleased to let you know that we will be participating in the Governments Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme throughout August.  Obviously we're closed on Mondays, so on Tuesdays & Wednesday the 50% discount can be applied to all food and drink (except alcohol) including tea, coffee & scones up to at value of £10 per person.  No need to book just come along to our courtyard kitchen and place your order with our friendly staff!...

A HEALTHY TREAT FROM ISABELLA'S COFFEE SHOP

We've been preparing some of our takeaway orders.This healthy option baked potato takeaway box is available for pre-order and collection via our website. We have lots of delicious fillings for our baked potatoes and sandwiches. Take a look at our takeaway menu by clicking on the image. We are offering 10% off all takeaway orders and have registered for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme so we can offer 50% off the bill for people who 'eat in' on a Wednesday during the month of August.You'll find us ...

TREATS, JOBS, OFFERS AND DEALS IN THE DBN FOOD AND DRINK SECTION

Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who are registered for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme will offer a 50% reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and / or drink-in throughout August. The scheme is open to eligible establishments across the UK and can be used all day, every Monday to Wednesday, between the 3rd and the 31st August 2020....

WELCOME BACK TO BEAMISH MUSEUM!

Welcome back to Beamish Museum!...

AWARD-WINNING DAVID IS FEATURED IN LIVING NORTH MAGAZINE

“The economic uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 has made it more important than ever for people to make sure their finances are properly looked after.” At a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty, investors need trusted advice more than ever – and financial planner David Toner fits the bill with a wealth of experience. David has been listed in both The Times and The Daily Telegraph lists for the UK’s top-ranked financial planners in 2019 and 2020.  And what makes that particularl...

NATHALIE'S DAILY FRENCH CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN - JOUR 99

Nathalie's videos are always a very popular feature in our weekly updates and we're delighted to bring you another one.  Daily French challenge jour 99 for children - Today: practice saying "let's go" in French.  To view Nathalie's video, click below.  To visit Nathalie's YouTube channel, please click here....

JOANNE ROWLAND ART IS TAKING PART ON SATURDAY, 8th AUGUST AND WOULD LOVE YOU YOU TO BE THERE!

To make sure you don’t miss out follow #BrandMakeryMarket - this is your ticket to the greatest Market online! When?  Saturday 8th August 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.Where?  Follow #BrandMakeryMarket to see all market posts. You’ll find my market stall posts at . . .✔ my insta grid & stories - Instagram.com/joanne_rowland_art✔ my Facebook page & stories - Facebook.com/JoanneRowlandArtWhat?  Buy gorgeous products from me and lots of other talented makers! Treat yourself o...

DOUBLE DECKER MOVEMENT FROM PHIL BENTON PHOTOGRAPHY

With this image you can choose from a selection of print options.  Make someone smile with one of our high quality prints.Choices include:Framed A3 Mounted PrintsMounted A3 PrintsFramed A4 PrintsA4 PrintsAluminium, Canvas and MDF Boards (various sizes)For further information, please click here....

HERE AT JACWICKS WE LIKE TO BE HELPFUL

With all these new social distancing (SD) rules which seem to change on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis it's not surprising to be a bit confused.  Just for fun, I'm going to share ways of measuring safe social distancing when you're out and about without a tape measure. When you're out and about with your trusty Perch and you need to practice SD, remember each perch is a certain size which can be used to measure distance.Take the Pocket Perch this is 40 cm wide, if the SD rule is 2 m just ...

NORIKO IS SPARKING IMAGINATION IN YOUNG MINDS AROUND THE WORLD

I’m a mum of two children and I believe in power of children’s books. I love reading to my children at bedtime. It helps us unwind and deepen our bond.  I hope my books will offer toddlers and young children the experience of kindness and warmth and foster awareness of caring for the world.I love to spark imagination in young minds, connect children with their guardians through heartwarming stories. Bocchi and Pocchi : A Tale of Two Socks is my first picture book.  The inspiration ...

JAN HIGHLIGHTS RECENT CHANGES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

The legal profession has had to adapt quite drastically over the last few months, as have many others.  Some would say it’s not before time as some of the processes and procedures have been entrenched for many years and maybe needed to be dragged kicking and screaming to take advantage of modern day technology. A couple of the most interesting updates are listed below: Witnessing of wills during the pandemic has been problematic for many people as up until now the use of video was not acc...