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DURHAM'S UK CITY OF CULTURE BID IS IN!

DBN is proud to be one of the hundreds of businesses supporting #Durham2025, continuing our history of coming together to create something extraordinary. It’s our time to shine....

February 24, 2022

FANCY JOINING OUR DURHAM COFFEE CLUB?

Good Afternoon fellow coffee lovers! We recently hosted our first Coffee Course in the new training space at our roastery and it was such fun we just had to tell you more about it! We love sharing our passion for coffee with others and have created a series of courses to quench your thirst for coffee knowledge, hone your brewing skills and prepare you to join our Durham Coffee Club should you wish to become a VICP (very important coffee person). By completing tow or our coffee lover's ...

February 24, 2022

TRADING WITH RUSSIA & UKRAINE - DIT SUPPORT

From Paul Sparks at the Department for International Trade: If you’re a UK business trading with Ukraine or Russia and have questions about the current trading situation, contact the UK government's export support team by phone or online: https://www.gov.uk/ask-export-... or contact me directly for guidance. Also, there are “Sanctions” being placed on trade with Russia.  Below is a PowerPoint presentation that is used as part of our free “Export Academy”, ...

February 24, 2022

GILLIAN IS BACK WITH HER MONDAY'S STRESS-BUSTING TOP TIP

I'm back with my Monday's Stress-Busting Top Tip. This one's about kindness! Gillian, Feel Good C.I.C....

February 21, 2022

PHIL BENTON - FREE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY STARTS 24th FEBRUARY

Our very own Phil from Phil Benton Photography will be running a FREE course in Photography starting Thursday, 24th February (7pm-8pm) via Zoom, and continuing for the following 4 Thursdays. You will learn the following in the sessions:Session 1 - Photography BasicsSession 2 - Information on Pixels and photo sizesSession 3 - FunctionsSession 4 - Light sources, Tripods and supportSession 5 - Practical outdoor photo taking sessionThis course is open to EVERYONE and ANYONE over 18 years of age. Spa...

February 21, 2022

RAND ROCKET LIMITED - SEE THEIR NEW WEBSITE!

Elm Marketing Solutions has launched a new website for DBN member Rand Rocket LtdThis exciting project has been on Melanie’s project board for quite a while as there were so many changes required due to the pandemic.  Together they’ve created a beautiful new website which allows customers to buy direct online from anywhere in the UK and Ireland. You can check out the new website by clicking here. This project was also part funded by Digital Drive Durham who are also DBN members....

February 21, 2022

​BIG IMPACT NETWORKING!

Yesterday was DoBusinessNetwork (DBN) first face to face meeting of 2022 at Willow Burn Hospice and it certainly was a one to remember!The group was a little smaller than usual due to covid but the room was buzzing with positivity and laughter. In the theme of Valentines Day and to ensure we made the most of our morning we did a speed networking session which meant we got to speak to everyone in the room!Although it looked a little manic at times it was great to see members c...

February 16, 2022

BEAMISH MUSEUM 1950'S TOWN VISIT

We were lucky enough to be invited along to Beamish Museum today to take a peek at part of their new 1950s development which is due to open very soon!Elizabeth’s Hair Salon, Middletons Fish & Chip shop and John’s Cafe were all open and we got to sample the chips, homemade ice cream and enjoy a nice hot cuppa to finish off.Thank you to Sally Dixon, Liz Peart, Lisa Wilkinson and all the Beamish staff who went out of their way to make us feel like VIPs. The 1950s v...

February 16, 2022

SHARE YOUR VIEWS WITH THE DERWENT VALLEY PARTNERSHIP!

The Derwent Valley Partnership (DVP) wants you to have your say on its community priorities for 2022 / 2023. Our ‘Priority Survey’ is now live and you are being asked about whether you have seen changes where you live, work, go to school or volunteer, and for your thoughts on which priorities the DVP should tackle and invest in during the next financial year. The DVP receives an annual budget to help tackle local priorities and issues so it is really important to us that we know where t...

January 31, 2022

RICHARD HOLDEN MP - APPRENTICESHIP FAIR 2022

DATE & TIME: Friday, 11th February 2022 - 11:00-16:00Good jobs, great training and long-term prospects for local people are at the centre of what I'm driving for when we talk about 'Levelling Up'.Following the massive success of my #JobsJobsJobsFair in September, I've decided to do an Apprenticeships Fair.  It will be taking place at Derwentside College, Consett, on Friday, 11th February 11, from 11am to 4pm.The fair will see apprenticeships on offer in a range of roles,...

January 24, 2022

DURHAM COFFEE BULLETIN - A LOOK BACK AT 2021 AND FORWARD INTO 2022

WELCOME to our first 2022 issue of the Durham Coffee Bulletin.  We would like to wish all our wonderful customers a Happy New Year!  May your 2022 be filled with happiness, success, exciting adventures and of course copious amounts of excellent speciality coffee! Before we jump into what is sure to be another amazing new year - we would like to briefly reflect on 2021.  It was certainly quite an eventful year with numerous big changes and excitin...

January 11, 2022

LIBRARY & POLICING PRECEPT CONSULTATIONS - 2022

Please find below a press release providing details of the current Library Consultation being run by DCC until Friday, 1st April 2022.  This information will also feature on our Facebook page and community website, and it will also be discussed at our March 30th DVP Board meeting. Please also find a link below to the Policing Precept 2022 consultation survey that is being run by Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner until Monday, 24th January 2022. https://DurhamPCC.welcomesyourfeedback...

January 11, 2022

CHIGIRI-E (JAPANESE PAPER COLLAGE ART) WORKSHOP WITH NORIKO MATSUBARA

Join Noriko for a family friendly 1 hour Japanese paper collage art workshop (Chigiri-e) - an online event DATE & TIME: Thursday, 20th January 2022 - 19:00-20:00 (GMT) Noriko Matsubara is an artist, illustrator and children’s book author, originally from Japan and now based in Consett, County Durham.  She loves to connect children and their carers through art and books, and enrich people's lives through creative activities. Noriko's children's book series "Bocchi and Pocchi" has been publ...

January 10, 2022

FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM THE DERWENT VALLEY PARTNERSHIP'S 'FUN AND FOOD' FUND FOR FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2022!

Funding available from the Derwent Valley Partnership’s ‘Fun and Food’ Fund for February Half Term 2022 The Derwent Valley Partnership’s ‘Fun and Food’ Fund aims to support activities for children and young people during the February Half Term 2022 holidays, and provides an opportunity for groups, schools, early years settings and community organisations in the Derwent Valley area to apply for a small grant to help them deliver projects locally during this time. Applicants can apply ...

January 4, 2022

CITY OF CULTURE BID FOR 2025

It’s fantastic that County Durham is one of the eight places that are longlisted!  As highlighted, we now need to show the judges that the county and the region’s business community is backing the bid, which is due to be submitted on February 2nd next year. Securing the UK City of Culture title would bring transformational social and economic benefits to the entire region, at a time when the North East really needs investment, as we emerge from the pandemic. The impacts reported fo...

December 29, 2021

DECEMBER MEETING AT BEAMISH MUSEUM

Our last networking meeting of 2021 was held at Beamish Museum this morning and they certainly didn’t disappoint!  We had breakfast at the 1950s community welfare centre where we learned about the museum’s involvement with the 2025 Durham City of Culture bid and then we made our way along to the Masonic Hall where Matthew Henderson told us about the founder of Beamish and how a simple idea evolved into the world renowned open air museum that people know and love toda...

December 9, 2021

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Thank you to Elaine Murray from the Educational Development Trust for coming along to our last members meeting to tell us about the North East Ambition programme overview and the Governments Kickstart scheme.As promised we have uploaded more information about the programme below and Kickstart scheme below. Eliane has recently emailed us to say that she's been informed that Kickstart is coming to an end and all new applications must be in by the 17th of December.If anyone is interested ...

November 30, 2021

NEW WILLOW BURN CHARITY SHOP IN CONSETT MAKES RECORD-BREAKING SALES ON FIRST DAY OF TRADING!

A new charity shop in Consett has made record-breaking sales when it opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, the 14th October.Located on Victoria Road in the town centre, the shop was launched by Willow Burn Hospice to generate income to fund hospice care in Derwentside.  The new shop was officially opened by long service volunteer, Maureen Gallagher, who has volunteered for the charity for over 20 years.  Shoppers were treated to goody bags and Bucks Fizz as they joined the t...

November 29, 2021

CALENDARS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

My 2022 calendar is selling fast and it includes six landscapes and six wildlife photos.  Just click here to order your calendar.Although you will need to book them this year, I'll be exhibiting at the following:Saturday, 4th and Sunday, 5th December - Linskill Christmas FayreI'm also now doing high end textured wallpaper murals of any of my work.Please contact me for more details. Best wishesPhil Benton, Phil Benton Photography...

November 29, 2021

THE PROACTIVE GUIDE TO R&D OPPORTUNITIES

Research and development opportunities can be lucrative for your business. If you’re a business in any sector creating new products, processes and services (or modifying existing ones), you may well qualify for funding. You’d be surprised just how much ‘everyday’ activity can qualify for R&D tax relief, particularly if your business is regularly working in the face of uncertainties.But HMRC isn’t going to come to you.In a nutshell, it’s all about knowing what HMRC are looking for, an...

November 29, 2021

THANK YOU DAVID VICKERS!

I just want to say thank you to David Vickers from Rand Rocket, who has offered to store some boxes of football gear for Liberia in his warehouse.  I boxed up 12 over the last week and will be delivering them to the warehouse by the end of this week.  (I also had a great offer from Craig of MAC Security & Fire, but David got in just before him!)I've also been promoting the appeal via Facebook and have had loads of interest from people who want to give boots, footballs and kit.  I'...

November 29, 2021

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP INTO LATE-LIFE WEDDED BLISS!

Marriage and remarriage in later life can have a significant impact on your financial situation and what you leave to your beneficiaries.  It can create potential for conflict over assets when one person dies, especially where multiple sets of children are involved.  Marriage or civil partnership automatically invalidates any previous wills, except in Scotland.  You can, of course, write new wills together with your spouse, but these can be changed after a partner dies leaving you...

November 29, 2021

JUSTIN CHILTON & SYNERGY

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November 26, 2021

TAKE A BREAK WITH NATHALIE!

I was looking for a book that I could use with little ones (2-5 year olds) when I had them for a storytelling session of 30 minutes or more - for a story that would get them moving.  I came across this book, ordered it and I am very glad that I did!I too am mindful that staff and pupils need breaks from their learning and work.  To this effect, I love using this book: we get to do a little yoga and still listen to French! Please remember to take those breaks if you can! I find that whe...

November 26, 2021

IT MAY BE SNOWING TODAY, BUT SUMMER IS COMING!

Well, after a week of rain I’m missing the summer already. This summer I worked on a project where I filmed across 55 North East based locations and I think when I filmed this video I experienced every weather possible. This is a video I created for the Northern Saints Trail and I just wanted to share a little glimpse of the North East I experienced.  Sitting in my office seeing the rain pour down made me long for those summer days and this video epitomises the summer for me. The Northern...

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