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IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PELTON FELL COMMUNITY

A village champion has been awarded a

Cllr Mac Williams, JP, said: “As I near the end of my term in office,

am delighted to be able to award the Chairman’s Medal to

someone who epitomises just why this award was first set up.”

“Everyone I have spoken to tells me that Irene Gray and Pelton Fell

go hand

the people of the village, she’s a real treasure and a shining

example to the people of Pelton Fell,” said Cllr Williams.

Pelton Fell Community Partnership would like to take this opportunity

to again thank Irene for all of her hard work, and let

proud we are

grow over the coming years, and with a tearful ceremony full of

friends, family and colleagues, I’m sure she knows we are very

thankful for everything she has done, and continues to do.

As part of Durham’s

International Brass Festival

this year, which runs from 1-

7th July, we have an

amazing African band

giving a performance you’ll

never forget at The

Brockwell Centre on

Tuesday 5th July from 5.30-

7.30pm.

Door Entry is £1 per person or £2

for 3 tickets; these are available

prior to the evening from our

reception or at the door on the

day.

The bands are performing

around local venues, with big

brass sounds, dancing and

exciting performances, so join us

to help celebrate and help make

it Bigger, Better and Badder than

last year.

Our very own Irene

Gray has received

yet another award

for her sterling

service to the

Community.

Irene was

nominated to

receive the

Chairman’s medal,

and received it in

a ceremony given

by Durham County

Councilor Linda

Marshall, and

County Co

Chairman Mack

Williams.

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IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PELTON FELL COMMUNITY


top honour from the Chairman of

Durham County Council.

Cllr Mac Williams, JP, said: “As I near the end of my term in office,




go hand-in-hand – a fitting testament to how much she is valued by




to again thank Irene for all of her hard work, and let

proud we are. We hope that her collection of awards continue




Our very own Irene

Gray has received

yet another award

for her sterling

service to the

Community.

Irene was

nominated to

receive the

Chairman’s medal,

and received it in

a ceremony given

by Durham County

Councilor Linda

Marshall, and

County Council

Chairman Mack

Williams.

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top honour from the Chairman of

Durham County Council.

Cllr Mac Williams, JP, said: “As I near the end of my term in office, I




a fitting testament to how much she is valued by




to again thank Irene for all of her hard work, and let her know how

. We hope that her collection of awards continues to





Get CyclingGet CyclingGet CyclingGet Cycling

Get Cycling will be joining The

Brockwell Centre as part of our

busy summer of activities we

have planned. It will start on

Wednesday 8th June as a 4 week

taster block from 1-2.30pm.

Free equipment is provided, they

plan your routes and an

instructor is on hand the whole

time. This block is aimed at

adults 16+ but we will be looking

into a Family Cycle sometime in

the future.

If you can join us on the 8th,

15th, 22nd and 29th June then we

would love to see you at The

Brockwell Centre just before 1pm

for some fun cycling around the

Pelton Fell area.

special of the day has been introduced such as omelette and salad

Wellness on Wheels

This free service incorporates a mobile fitness trailer with state

around the county helping people get active and improve thei

will be at The Brockwell Centre car park for 9

September 2011.

The service is aimed at people over 40 to tackle heart

disease, however over 11’s can use it, under 16’

supervised by adult.

Success in other venues has been excellent to date,

with high numbers attending, decrease in crime stats and

little incidents of anti social behaviour.

staff will survey local residents to find out if the service is still

needed, membership fees that people

and whether they are willing to volunteer etc.

Healthy Summer

Zumba Gold will be starting at The Brockwell Centre on 15

2011 from 1pm

This Zumba course is going to be a little gentler, and targeted

towards older people, people who are recovering from injuries or

illnesses, those who are post natal or those who feel a gentler class

will suit more

Zumba has now chan

evening, and is running very smoothly with good attendance at 7pm

till 8 pm. This group is £4 a session.


Cafe Bleu Cafe Bleu continues to be a busy place at lunch time and now with

new menu options we hope to have something for everyone. A hot


or jacket potato with a choice of fillings. As well as a new

menu, perfect for lunch after Fun Time, or before Messy Play.

A new breakfast menu will also be introduced shortly with a

takeaway option for those that have to be somewhere.

Wellness on Wheels mobile fitness trailer with state-of-the-art equipment that travels

county helping people get active and improve their health and wellbeing. The bus

will be at The Brockwell Centre car park for 9 weeks, from Saturday 16 July until Friday 16

The service is aimed at people over 40 to tackle heart

11’s can use it, under 16’s to be

Success in other venues has been excellent to date,

with high numbers attending, decrease in crime stats and

little incidents of anti social behaviour. After 5 weeks WOW

vey local residents to find out if the service is still

needed, membership fees that people are willing to pay

whether they are willing to volunteer etc.

Healthy Summer

The aim is that after the 9 weeks a ‘Legacy Gym’ will be set up.

This is where a local venue is found and a gym is installed,

£16,500 worth of equipment (8 pieces of equipment)

staffed by volunteers who will be given training and support.

club will given constitution status, a business plan, support with

books and day to day running.

After one year the club is expected to have raised £5,500

through membership and entrance fees, if this is not fully

reached but in sight, the contract

can be extended.

Zumba Gold will be starting at The Brockwell Centre on 15

2011 from 1pm-2pm. It’s going to be a 10 week free taster course.




will suit more.

Zumba has now changed from a Saturday Morning to


till 8 pm. This group is £4 a session.

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Cafe Bleu

Cafe Bleu continues to be a busy place at lunch time and now with

new menu options we hope to have something for everyone. A hot


or jacket potato with a choice of fillings. As well as a new children’s

menu, perfect for lunch after Fun Time, or before Messy Play.

A new breakfast menu will also be introduced shortly with a

takeaway option for those that have to be somewhere.

art equipment that travels

r health and wellbeing. The bus

weeks, from Saturday 16 July until Friday 16

Healthy Summer

The aim is that after the 9 weeks a ‘Legacy Gym’ will be set up.

venue is found and a gym is installed,

of equipment (8 pieces of equipment) It will be

staffed by volunteers who will be given training and support. The

club will given constitution status, a business plan, support with

After one year the club is expected to have raised £5,500

through membership and entrance fees, if this is not fully

Zumba Gold will be starting at The Brockwell Centre on 15th June

be a 10 week free taster course.




ged from a Saturday Morning to Tuesday


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Stained Glass Project By John Hunt I started working as a volunteer within the Brockwell Centre about

a year ago in youth work. During a conversation with Simeon, I

was explaining my background working with glass, and the

various stained glass projects I had done in the past. Simeon

asked if I would mind having a look at a stained glass project they

were hoping to obtain for the centre to represent the Community, its past, present and future. I

was asked if I could come up with a design that would represent the community as a whole. I

talked to a few groups of all ages who attend the centre to get

some ideas of what they thought should go on it. After many hours

of sifting through photographs and people’s ideas I came up with

some designs to present to the board, after feedback from them a

design was finalized.

I will give you a brief explanation as to what the individual panels of

glass represent. The outside panels represent things that go on in

and around the Brockwell Centre such as sports, music, and arts

and crafts. The ribbons represent ongoing support within the

community. The right hand panel is the Busty Bridge and the forty trees. It also has the start of

the rainbow that leads into the end panel, which represents the past into the present and

future.

The left hand panel is the Pelton Fell colliery, which leads into the

centre panel. The lilies represent all the people who have passed

away within Pelton Fell. The leaves that lead up from this represent

each of the 24 men and boys who lost their lives due to the explosion

in Pelton Fell pit in October of 1866. The year 2009 is the year of the

opening of The Brockwell Centre. The sunburst is there to pull in the

past, present and future of Pelton Fell.

Doing this stained glass has sometimes been frustrating but has

always been a pleasure. I am proud to have been given the opportunity to give the

community something to call their own and will still be here for generations to come. I would

like to thank everyone who has had an input into this project from the community, groups

within the Brockwell Centre and to the people who installed the glass and the suppliers of the

materials. Most of all I would like to thank everyone for their positive feedback and support.


BODY BLITZ As part of the Social Enterprise Scheme The Brockwellwill now have a Beauty Salon ran by BODY BLITZ, every Monday between 10am-3pm. They will have weekly offers, on top of their fabulous prices. Appointments can

be made, but your welcome to drop

Pedicure and Manicure for £20, Eyebrow wax or tint

With The Brockwell Centre being in the centre of Pelton Fell we hope this will

allow people a little pamper time closer to home.

For more information contact Rachael on 07885 482674.

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Cook 4 life will be starting on June 13

Monday morning from 10-12pm. With Tasty tips,

forward to seeing you there. If you would like to book your place, please pop into reception, or call us

We also hope to start our first Zumba Gold class at The Brockwell Centre, on a Wednesday

If this is something you fancy, then why not book your place now!

A Psychic Evening

At The Brockwell Centre on June 25

Tickets are £4 each, Over 18’

In Need of a Job?

Pelton Fell Community Partnership is hosting a career fair and we’d like you to attend. Whether

it’s a college course, a full time job or an apprenticeship you are looking for, we’re here to help

We have advisors here to help from the following

Connexions

Gateshead College

A New Job a New Future

CDC Enterprise Agency

ITEC (local apprenticeship

provider)

Thursday 16

Come along on the day, or give Hayley a ring for more information 0191 3893399

Would you like free help and advice on how to get your


BLITZ part of the Social Enterprise Scheme The Brockwell Centre

will now have a Beauty Salon ran by BODY BLITZ, every 3pm.

They will have weekly offers, on top of their fabulous prices. Appointments can

t your welcome to drop in at. Get your nails done for £20,

Pedicure and Manicure for £20, Eyebrow wax or tint for £4 and loads more.

Centre being in the centre of Pelton Fell we hope this will

allow people a little pamper time closer to home.

nformation contact Rachael on 07885 482674.


Cook 4 life will be starting on June 13th and will be running for 4 weeks. This free course will be on a

12pm. With Tasty tips, Nutritional information and much more, we look


on 0191 3893399 We also hope to start our first Zumba Gold class at The Brockwell Centre, on a Wednesday


A Psychic Evening

At The Brockwell Centre on June 25th 7-10pm with a Bar, Clairvoyants, Raffle, and A Candle Stall

Tickets are £4 each, Over 18’s Only, ring 0191 389 3399

In Need of a Job?



We have advisors here to help from the following organisations:

A New Job a New Future

CDC Enterprise Agency

ITEC (local apprenticeship

Include

Derwentside College

Sunee Street League

New College Durham

Chester le Street CVS

Houghall College

NextStep

Advice)

Armed Forces

Durham Police

CV Building & Interview

Training

Thursday 16th June 12-4pm Come along on the day, or give Hayley a ring for more information 0191 3893399

Would you like free help and advice on how to get your

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They will have weekly offers, on top of their fabulous prices. Appointments can


and will be running for 4 weeks. This free course will be on a

Nutritional information and much more, we look


We also hope to start our first Zumba Gold class at The Brockwell Centre, on a Wednesday afternoon.


10pm with a Bar, Clairvoyants, Raffle, and A Candle Stall

s Only, ring 0191 389 3399



Houghall College

NextStep (Adult Career

Advice)

Armed Forces

Durham Police

CV Building & Interview

Training

Come along on the day, or give Hayley a ring for more information 0191 3893399

Would you like free help and advice on how to get your dream job?


Pelton Fell Pharmacy

We are delighted to announce the opening of Pelton Fell Pharmacy on

Monday 11th July 2011.

The Pharmacy is situated next to the Brockwell Centre, behind the Shop and Post Office on

the site of the former ‘Old Man’s Hut’/Recreation Room.

We will be offering all of the usual prescription services from the Pharmacy and many extra

services including;

Medicines use review

Smoking cessation service

Free provision of emergency oral hormonal contraception

Free provision of condoms via the C CARD scheme

Chlamydia screening

Supervised consumption

Gluten free scheme

Minor ailments scheme

We will also be happy to collect your prescriptions from your GP surgery and deliver your

medication to your home.

For information regarding any of our services or job opportunities please email Kim Gamble:

[email protected]

We look forward to meeting everyone in the village and would like to thank all of the local

people, the Councillors and Pelton Fell Community Partnership for their support for the

Pharmacy and continuous hard work towards the regeneration of Pelton Fell.

Shop Improvement

Not only are we getting a new pharmacy in Pelton Fell, we are also going to see

environmental improvements to the area in front of the Pelton Fell Post Office and Shop. This

scheme will improve the visual appearance to the heart of the community.

The scheme looks to provide a safer pedestrian environment through the rationalisation of

parking by providing a dedicated layby and protecting area for use by pedestrians only.

The use of quality materials and street trees will enhance this key facility within the village

centre. The scheme has been designed and partly funded by Durham County Council's

Urban and Rural Renaissance initiative with matched funding from Cllrs Henig and

Marshall, Local Transport Plan, Area Action Partnership and local businessman Mr Singh.

Work starts on site week commencing Monday

23rd May for the duration of approximately

6 weeks.


Senior Youth Activities for the Summer

Durham County Council Extended Services is working in

Partnership with the Brockwell Centre to provide a summer

programme of activities for Children and Young People in

Pelton Fell.

Over five days a week, activities will run 1

funded by Extended Services. The activities include Basketball,

Street Dance, Arts and Crafts, Zumba and Football.

Programmes will be distributed shortly.

The evening sessions for juniors and seniors will continue to run

throughout the summer as usual. For more

Gemma on 0191 389 3399 or email [email protected]

Hire the Brockwell Centreyour Party / Anniversary

Did you know you can hire the Brockwell Centre’s Hall and

Lounge for £20 per hour? It can be hired for Parties,

Anniversaries, Weddings and events.

You’ll have access to our kitchen and have a Centre

Supervisor on duty to help setup the room for you. We also

have an audio / visual system that will allow you to watch

DVD’s on the big screen, play Wii / Xbox or p

the surround sound system.

Book now, ring Hayley on 0191 389 3399


P.O.P GroupPelton Community Partnership,

Ouston Community Association

and Pelton Fell Community

Partnership are working in

collaboration with each other

to form P.O.P.

ensure the sustainability of our

local community buildings and

resources and thereby to

provide activities to the

communities that we serve.

Pelton Fell Community Partnership Annual

General Meeting (AGM)

The PFCP has had a

2010-

take place on 19

outline programme is

11am Invited Speaker

11.15am AGM Commences

12noon Buffet Lunch

All are welcome and copies of

detailed agenda and

associated reports will be

available from 24

Pelton Fell Community

Partnership

Police Community

Together (PACT) meeting for

the 4th

Aug / Dec)

6pm in The Brockwell Centre.

The Partnership along with the

Police, Housing

ASB Office and the local

Councillors will inform you on

the progress to date with

tackling crime in Pelton Fell.

Senior Youth Activities for the Summer

Durham County Council Extended Services is working in

Partnership with the Brockwell Centre to provide a summer

programme of activities for Children and Young People in

Over five days a week, activities will run 1 – 3pm and are fully

by Extended Services. The activities include Basketball,

Street Dance, Arts and Crafts, Zumba and Football.

Programmes will be distributed shortly.

The evening sessions for juniors and seniors will continue to run

throughout the summer as usual. For more information contact

[email protected].

Hire the Brockwell Centre for your Party / Anniversary

Did you know you can hire the Brockwell Centre’s Hall and

Lounge for £20 per hour? It can be hired for Parties,

aries, Weddings and events.

You’ll have access to our kitchen and have a Centre

Supervisor on duty to help setup the room for you. We also

have an audio / visual system that will allow you to watch

DVD’s on the big screen, play Wii / Xbox or play music on

Book now, ring Hayley on 0191 389 3399

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P.O.P Group Pelton Community Partnership,

Ouston Community Association

and Pelton Fell Community

Partnership are working in

collaboration with each other

to form P.O.P. This is in order to

ensure the sustainability of our

local community buildings and

resources and thereby to

provide activities to the

communities that we serve.

Pelton Fell Community Partnership Annual

General Meeting (AGM) 2011

The PFCP has had a successful

-2011. The 2011 AGM will

take place on 19th July and the

outline programme is :

11am Invited Speaker

11.15am AGM Commences

12noon Buffet Lunch

All are welcome and copies of

detailed agenda and

associated reports will be

available from 24th July 2011.

elton Fell Community

Partnership has arranged a

Police Community

Together (PACT) meeting for th Wednesdays (except

Aug / Dec) of every month at

6pm in The Brockwell Centre.

The Partnership along with the

Police, Housing Associations,

ASB Office and the local

Councillors will inform you on

the progress to date with

tackling crime in Pelton Fell.


Morning Afternoon Evening

Monday

Credit Union:

10 - 11.30am

Cook For Life

(Starts June 13th for 4 weeks)

Family Nurturing

Programme

Starts May16th

11 weeks 1-3pm *

With Creche

Junior Youth Group 4-6pm

Senior Youth Group 6-8pm

Tuesday

Older Persons Lunch Club:

10am - 12pm

Art Group 10am – 12pm

History Group:

1 - 3pm

How to Improve your

Memory

Starts May 3rd

1-3pm *

Children's Art Group:

4-5.30pm

Wednesday

Under 5's Fun Time

9.30am - 11am

Prayer Group: 10-11am

Be Enterprising Business

advice 9-5pm

Zumba Gold

1pm-2pm

Free

Starts 15th June for 10

weeks

Bingo 6-7.30pm

Thursday

Mature Movers

Exercise/Dance

10-11.30

Advice and Support

Drop-In

1-3pm

Last Thursday of the

Month

New Jobs/New Skills

Junior Youth Group 4-6pm

Senior Youth Group 6-8pm

Friday

Church Service: 10 - 11.30am

Under 5’s Messy Play

1.00 -2.30pm

Computer Class

1-3pm

Youth Activities (13-24 yrs) 5-7pm

Saturday

Confidance Dance

Classes 12:30 – 4:30pm

Hall available for Party Bookings

Sunday

Hall available for Party Bookings

Here is the Centre Programme for the next few months at The Brockwell Centre.

More details on the activities are available in the centre or by ringing us on 0191

389 3399. Updated versions will be in the centre's foyer/ post office window.

Do you want to change people’s lives?

We Need You!

We have lots of new volunteer positions at The Brockwell Centre.

Why not come and join us, these are our most recent positions. Contact us on 0191 389 3399.

Receptionist –Wednesday between 9am and 5pm.

Duties to include – answering the main phone line and directing calls, greeting guests and directing

them to other offices, rooms or locations.

Playworker – Friday between 12.30pm and 3pm.

To help with Messy Play, an under 5’s art and craft session.

Events Coordinator – As and when required for events.

Help organise social / community events such as family fun days.


Successful Fundraising

Easter Fun Day Our Easter Fun Day was back in April and on the day we had over 200 people through the door,

and raised a fantastic £365!

Games Night The Games Night was held on May 14

most enjoyable.

With Bingo, Dog Racing and a Pub Quiz we had lots to do, whilst having a few pints and

enjoying a pie and pea supper.

Although those who attended all had a good night, and helped raise

did feel the night was poorly attended. We need local support at these events, and would love

more of the community to support the events and groups we put on at the centre.

This fundraising will go towards the running costs of the centre

for 2011/12 and we’re sure will make a great difference. We

also had new faces joining us on the day which was lovely. The

raffle went down a storm and made a lot of people happy; this

is due to all the donations we received from community

members and local businesses. Everything from Billy and

Scarlet’s home made cakes to a Family Pass from Beamish Birds

helped make the day a success. So a huge thank you to you

all, as well as our fabulous staff and volunteers on the day!

Donations Slip

Name: _____________________________________________ Post Code: _________________

I Wish to Donate £ ___________________________

Please enclose a cheque payable to Tick this box if you require an acknowledgement

If you are a UK Tax payer we can claim Gift Aid on your donation, please tick here if

you would like PFCP to reclaim tax on your donation

Pelton Fell Co

a fundraising target for 2011/2012. To help with running costs of

The Brockwell Centre we are looking to raise £2000 through

carrying out fundraisers and simply asking fo

when visiting the c

centre and at the post office.

We have currently raised £500. If you have any suggestions to

help please let us know. If you would like to make a one off

donation please fill out

centre.



Our Easter Fun Day was back in April and on the day we had over 200 people through the door,

The Games Night was held on May 14th from 7pm – 10pm, and for those who attended, it was


Although those who attended all had a good night, and helped raise



This fundraising will go towards the running costs of the centre

for 2011/12 and we’re sure will make a great difference. We

also had new faces joining us on the day which was lovely. The

raffle went down a storm and made a lot of people happy; this

to all the donations we received from community

members and local businesses. Everything from Billy and

Scarlet’s home made cakes to a Family Pass from Beamish Birds

helped make the day a success. So a huge thank you to you

aff and volunteers on the day!

_____________________________________________ Post Code: _________________

I Wish to Donate £ ___________________________

Please enclose a cheque payable to Pelton Fell Community PartnershipTick this box if you require an acknowledgement □


you would like PFCP to reclaim tax on your donation □

Pelton Fell Community Partnership has set it



carrying out fundraisers and simply asking fo

when visiting the centre. Look out for our change pots in the

centre and at the post office.



donation please fill out the form below and return it to the

centre.

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