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NEW MENU ALERT AT OLEY'S

We're Incredibly excited to share with you our brand new menus including: Build your own Burger menu is available for dining in and yes, our famous Sunday lunches are back! Please call us on 01207 502 006 to make your reservations. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our New and improved Dining area!  Please see below for our latest menus. Our opening hours are: Wednesday - 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.Thursday - 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.Friday - 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday - 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday ...

STEAK NIGHT IS HERE AT THE BLACK HORSE BEAMISH

Every Thursday and Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. we have amazing deals on all steaks.Big on flavours and, well, just plain big.  After grilling to your specifications, all that is needed is simple Chefs sauce to inspire “ahs.”  All steaks are served with grilled flat mushrooms, slow roast tomatoes, onion rings, hand cut chips and garnish. Check out our offers here....

JOHNNY'S GETTING JUICY AT SOUTH CAUSEY INN

Johnny has been concocting a cunning plan for our 'Afternoon Tea with the HAT' this weekend.  He has created four brand new cocktails to add to our menu for you all to enjoy alongside your Afternoon Tea while you look fabulous in your most wonderful, colourful and outlandish hat, fascinator, or fancy get-up!If you still haven't booked, please call us on 01207 235555 or E-mail eat@southcausey.co.uk.There's more information on our 'Afternoon Tea with the HAT' here....

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR KAFFEEHAUS AMADEUS CHILLED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE YET?

It's absolutely divine not that we're biased or anything but it's smooth mousse like texture makes this a very light cake to eat and you can't beat the classic summer strawberry flavour either . . ....

A GREEN FLAG FROM TANFIELD RAILWAY!

“Right Away” it’s a green flag from Trainee Guard Geoff today, have you got tickets today for a journey on the worlds oldest railway?Tickets are still available for Saturdays and Sundays in September. Just click here for more details....

THE STABLES BEAMISH HAS A NEW MENU AND WE THINK YOU NEED TO TRY IT!

We have kept all of your favourites, but have some great new additions focusing on fresh, well-balanced and summery flavours.  This new menu showcases the very best ingredients the region has to offer, combined with an expert culinary influence for the perfect Stables experience.For bookings and menus please book here or call us on 01207 233 733....

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE KNITSLEY CITRON TART IS BACK!

Add a burst of sunshine to your day with one of these zingy little tartlets!  Crumbly pastry filled with a set zesty lemon posset and drizzled with dark chocolate! Knitsley Farm Shop...

EAT OUT TO HELP OUT ISN'T OVER YET AT RUSTICA, STANLEY!

We are very pleased to announce that due to the success of Eat Out to Help Out this month, we have decided to extend it ourselves for the duration of September. This means you'll still be able to enjoy 50% off* your bill from Monday to Wednesday throughout September.  We can't thank you enough for your support this month and we can't wait to welcome you all back again soon. *T&Cs apply.  Maximum discount of £10.00 per person.  Excludes Alcohol....

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR KNITSLEY NATURALS SOAP RANGE?

Our sustainable soaps, lovingly hand crafted with tallow offer superior moisturising properties for the face and body!  Tallow is a gentle skin loving ingredient that will leave a wonderful creamy lather on your skin so it's perfect for all skin types.  We hand make all of our soaps in small batches and use only natural, ethically sourced ingredients!Next time you visit us why not pick up some free samples to take home and try!Watch this space for our new and exciting designer inspired...

A THANK YOU FROM ISABELLA'S

Thank you to everyone who has been back to support us over the last 4 weeks.  2020 has been such a rollercoaster of emotions for everyone so we’d like to reassure you that we place our customers and staff safety as priority and adhere to the government’s safety guidelines so that you enjoy your visit to our coffee shop.If you’d rather take food out you can order in the shop or via our website takeaway menu.Please click here for more details.You'll find Isabella's Coffee Shop ...

BEAMISH MUSEUM TIME SLOT TICKET NEWS

Entry time slot tickets for 7th September to 23rd October (inclusive) will be available to book from Wednesday, 26th August. Please click here to find out more about how to book tickets, Unlimited Pass enquiries and our COVID-19 Secure safety measures.  Thanks so much to everyone for your amazing support, we can't wait to see you at Beamish soon!...

TRANSPORT AT BEAMISH MUSEUM

Our accessible bus is back in service at Beamish Museum on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, until 5th September, as we work towards getting our transport up and running again.The wheelchair accessible vehicle will run on an on-call basis for visitors with mobility needs, and their companions, for one household at a time, in line with COVID-19 safety measures.Here, Paul Jarman, our Assistant Director Design, Transport and Industry, explains the work carried out to get the bus back on the road a...

SME RESTART AND RECOVERY GRANTS [15th SEPTEMBER 2020 @ 10:30]

Delivered by North East Growth Hub SMEs within the North East LEP area that have been directly impacted by COVID-19 can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 from the SME Restart and Recovery grants fund. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN ON TUESDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER AT 10:30 A.M. We received an extremely high number of applications during phase one, in a very short space of time.  This resulted in the application process closing after 90 minutes.  We are accepting 250 applications ...

KICK-STARTING TOURISM GRANT [9th SEPTEMBER 2020 @ 10:30]

Delivered by North East Growth Hub Businesses that depend on visitors for income can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 through the Kick-starting Tourism grant. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER AT 10:30 A.M. We received an extremely high number of applications during phase one, in a very short space of time.  This resulted in the application process closing after 90 minutes.  We are accepting 100 applications for this phase of funding, and anticipat...

ANOTHER NEW WEBSITE FROM MELANIE!

Congratulations to Four Seasons Campervans on the launch of your new website!I've been working with the team at Four Seasons since June and soon realised that the attention to detail and passion they put into their camper conversions is amazing.  It's not surprising that since I began their website they've converted and sold 3 campers - I could hardly keep up! You can take a look at their fantastic new website by clicking here....

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Derwentside College is working in partnership with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to recruit Apprenticeship positions for Senior Healthcare Assistants in the Stockton, Darlington, Consett & Durham areas.You can register by clicking here....

DBN NEWSLETTERS - SEPTEMBER 2020

Please click on the links to read our Newsletters: Friday, 4th September 2020 - read here.Friday, 11th September 2020 - read here.Friday, 18th September 2020 - read here.Friday, 25th September 2020 - read here. If you would like to join our mailing list, please send us an email with your full name and email address to connect@dobusinessnetwork.com....

A SPECIAL OFFER FROM PHIL BENTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Looking for a unique gift or a treat? For a limited time and while stocks last my Newcastle Upon Tyne, A4 Prints, are on Sale at £7.50 each (original price £15.00). To place an order, please click here. Cheers, Phil, Phil Benton Photography...

HIDDEN NATURE - HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

DATE & TIME: Sunday, 13th September from 9:30 - 11:30 VENUE: Café shrub in the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre A free walk as part of this year's Heritage Open Days.  Come and explore the hidden nature of the Lower Derwent Valley with local historian and ornithologist Michael Turner. The Derwent Valley is steeped in natural and industrial history, where often the two merge into one.This guided walk will take in old ruins, a historic ford and look into how hidden nature helps develop thi...

OFFERING MORE THAN CLADDING AT CLADWISE BATHROOMS!

Many people think that we just do cladding when in fact we have a huge range of high quality tiles as well. So no matter what you are looking for; cladding, tiles, LVT, etc . . . we have what you need. Come into our showroom to see our tiled wall displays. The Cladwise Team...

ISN'T IT TIME YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR FUTURE?

Drop me a line and I can show you how to use online investment systems to take control of your future regardless of how much you have to invest, it is often individuals who have little or no investments that are in the greatest need of advice, traditional advisers generally won't make the time to talk to clients with small amounts to invest.  The hybrid advice model I offer at True Potential solves that problem. Have you thought about your pension?  Or looking to invest?As a Top Rated ...

BOWE DIGITAL

Business Continuity V Disaster Recovery – a blend or two halves? As an IT business our eye has always been on both elements as in many respects, they are equal in importance to a business.  However, in modern terms, what do they actually mean and what role do they play in your day to day operations. We consider it essential to talk about this whole subject in a new way given events over recent months, where businesses have had to respond to a massive change in working practices leading co...

JOB VACANCY AT HIGH STREET GROUP - BLOCK MANAGER - HADRIAN'S TOWER, NEWCASTLE

Hadrian’s Tower is an iconic 27 story, 83-metre-high tower in the heart of Newcastle’s city centre.  Comprising stylish apartments and exceptional facilities Hadrian’s Tower will be Newcastle’s newest icon, it will offer a range of lettings but also 2 amazing new hospitality venues and a suite of ancillary services to all the residents and guests.  The key driver is to create an intelligent community to ensure all residents have a lifestyle as well as a luxury homePlease click ...

TOOMEY LEGAL - WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Are you buying or selling property?Do you need to write or change your will?At Toomey Legal we're here to help, just give us a call on 0191 605 3710 and we'll get you in touch with the relevant professionals in our team....

COUNTY DURHAM BUSINESS TRAINING HUB

A big thank you to Michael Shannon of the Public Health Team, Durham County Council who introduced our members to the County Durham SME & VCS Business Training Hub. County Durham SME & VCS Business Training Hub is committed to building the mental health, well being and community resilience of all small and medium sized businesses and Voluntary Community Sector organisations across County Durham through.This training is FREE for anyone working for a Small or Medium sized organisation (SME) and vo...