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Next Chopwell Regeneration Group Meeting Next Regeneration Group Meeting – Sunday 12th January 2020, 7.30pm The Officials Club
Please come along to keep informed about what the Regeneration Group are doing in our village.
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Pump Track – It’s the biggest thing to happen in Chopwell for many years!! A pump track is a cycling circuit, with rollers, banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by riders “pumping”— generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing. Ours is going to be built by Velosolutions, who make the tracks for the Pump Track World Championships. Visit their website at www.velosolutions.com for some amazing videos!It will be in Chopwell Park and will have two loops: a symmetrical loop on which 2 people can race head-to-head (both starting in the centre) and a smaller one (on the left of the diagram below) is for beginners and small children – including toddlers on balance bikes! Access will be open to anyone with a bike, skateboard or scooter (or even rollerblades!). Friends of Chopwell Park have said “We want as many people as possible to enjoy the pump track and will involve schools, youth groups and cycling clubs. Our pump track will also be up to national competition standard and will attract cycling enthusiasts from far and wide”.Construction is likely to begin early in the new year and the track should be ready for its grand opening around Easter. A HUGE thank you to Mandi and the Friends of Chopwell Park for making this happen.
Moorland Green – Up to 205 new homes now have planning permission for south Chopwell. The estate will be called Moorland Green. Gleeson Homes plan to employ local people and businesses, so look out for job opportunities and tender processes. They say new hedgerows will mitigate the loss of local wildlife habitat, and predict up to 8 years of local disruption. The Regen Group have asked for a timetable and details. The reality is that the quicker they sell, the quicker they will be built and the disruption will end. So please encourage everyone to spread the word! Prices will begin at around £110,000 for 2 beds, with 4 beds costing around £180,000. Gleeson Homes website has more information.
Heartlands – House building may finally commence in the heartlands in 2021/22. A Gateshead Council/Private Partnership plan includes around 200 much needed, sustainable family homes. To quote one local councillor ‘I am more optimistic that the houses will be built there than I have ever been in the last 40 years’.
Over the next few years Chopwell could therefore grow by a quarter with over 400 new homes. This is a real opportunity for local businesses and services.
Winter 2019
Regeneration Group NewsChopwell
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Chopwell Scouts Turning 90 – Next year, 1st Chopwell Scout Group celebrate 90 years of Scouting in the village. This is a major milestone and the group have delivered skills for life to hundreds of young people during that time. As part of the celebration, they are gathering together as many old memories as possible. If you’ve got stories or photos to share, please get in touch with them: [email protected] See ‘Whats On’ panel for Scout Group events.
Secretary Role – Could you be our secretary in Chopwell Regeneration Group? This is a director role, (unpaid as is everyone on the Board), but very rewarding. It is mostly administrative - taking minutes, organising meetings, managing email accounts, liaising with website administrator. It has taken Ronnie Stuart between 5 and 10 hours per month. If you are interested, please contact [email protected]. Our Chair Jodie Barwick-Bell will arrange to meet you to discuss. It would be great for your CV! Wartime Teatime Vintage Tea Party – held on
1st Nov to co-incide with putting the Poppies on the wheel. This was a fabulous afternoon and a great success raising £720 shared between the British Legion Poppy Fund and Help The Heroes. A big thank you goes to everyone concerned.
Chopwell and Blackhall Mill Partnership (i.e. Chopwell Community Association, Blackhall Mill Community Association, Friends of Chopwell Park and Chopwell Regeneration Group) have been successful in getting a grant from the Big Lottery for £50,000. This money is to develop a shared plan to transform Chopwell - the money will be spent on a Community Development Worker and specialists to help us develop the communities ideas into proper business plans, and to identify funding sources.
Struggling With Debt? – Get free advice in Chopwell. The festive season is fun, but it all costs money. January can be hard when money is tight. Free, confidential advice can really make a dif-ference. Citizens Advice Drop - In (Tues or Thurs mornings at the Community Centre) can help. Debt advice is a major part of their work, so no need to be embarrassed.
Chopwell Hotel – The Hotel is again on the market for sale. The Regen Group have been advised that the property is worth significantly less than the price the owner will accept. As a charity we cannot raise money to pay more than it is worth, so will not be buying it as things stand. We truly hope someone comes along and offers a price the owner is willing to accept and saves the building. The Old Bank Building – Plans are progressing to turn this unused building into a Community Room downstairs with gallery space and a cafe and the possiblity to run evening restaurant events. The upper two floors will become office/ art / craft workshops of various sizes which can be rented out to local people to grow their businesses. This is a huge project and it’s likely to be 12 months before we see this Creative Hub take shape.
THANK YOU…… To all of the people who do the ‘little things’ around the village – picking up litter, weeding the flower tubs, cutting back overgrown trees, clearing paths, making extra planters, cutting grass etc etc. You know who you are – THANK YOU from everyone in Chopwell.
Italian Pop up – Luigi’s Trattoria held on 19th Oct was a huge success - guests had a fabulous meal and were treated to a visit from a leading Magic Circle North East Magician. The event raised over £560 for the Regen Group. Thanks to the Pop up Team and the Masons.
Become a Culture Vulture! – Sage Free Tickets - If you’ve never seen the Royal Northern Symphonia at the Sage, Gateshead ‘Classical First Timers’ can get up to 2 free tickets for any Sage RNS concert. Box Office 0191 4434661.
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Chopwell Xmas Fair – Community Centre Saturday Nov 30th 12am to 4pm. An event the whole family can enjoy – Canny Chanters at 1pm, Santa in his Grotto at 2pm, Carols beside the Wheel at 3pm and switching on of the Xmas tree lights. Everyone is welcome!
Garesfield Golf Club -– All the community are welcome to visit the Club house. Christmas Fayre - 30th Nov 10am until 12 noon. Home baked cake stall, tombola, raffle, craft, jams, books, etc. Dec 22 - Special 3 Course Xmas meal with tea or coffee - £18.95. Must be booked. Wednesday Lunchtime Specials return from Wed 22nd Jan between 12 and 3pm, 2-course meal £6.50, two people for £12 (Choice of 2 mains).
Chopwell Drama Group – presents a fabulous new play for all ages called‘The Secret in the Grotto’. Come along and support your local Drama Group at The Community Centre on… Sun Dec 8th at 3pm, Mon 9th,Tues 10th and Wed 11th all at 7.30pm.
Xmas Tree Sales – The annual Xmas Tree sales in Chopwell Wood will open from 28th Nov until latest 19th Dec between 8am and 8pm each day. Craft Marquee and catering will be open between 10am and 4.30pm at weekends. Santa also makes an appearance at weekends during these dates!!.
Watch out for Santa!!…. Santa will be coming round on the fire appliance on Sat 21st December. Starting at Hamsterley around 2.30pm, then to Blackhall Mill, Chopwell and High Spen. All donations will go to the Miners banner group and Chopwell Primary School. Please show your support for this wonderful village tradition!!
The Red House – enjoy a Xmas tipple at our local Micro Pub they are open every day from Thurs 19th Dec to Sun 5th Jan. Closed Xmas Day. Keep an eye on their facebook page for more info.
Chopwell Officials – On Sat. Nov 30th there is a charity Spooky Santa fancy dress night courte-sy of the Shite Shag Biker Group. Dance the night away to live rock music courtesy of ‘Circa 69’. Tickets are £3 on the door and funds raised go to the QE Hospital child bereavement unit. See ‘Whats On’ panel for details of other exciting events over the festive period.
Chopwell Pet Supplies – Christmas is coming – don’t forget your pets and local wildlife! Chopwell Pet Supplies on Derwent Street has a great range of pet treats and Xmas stockings as well as supplying your regular animal food requirements. For that special gift why not commission a pet portrait? Prices from just £30 for A5 in colour. Talk to Rachel, or email [email protected] .
Chopwell Newsagents – Nights are closing in and it’s cold outside, so why not have your favourite Newspaper or Magazine delivered to your door? Dixons Newsagents operate the only newspaper delivery service in Chopwell. To book your slot ring 01207 561236. Just £2 for a full week’s delivery or ‘weekend only’ deliveries just 50p.They also have a Pay Point and sell the National Lottery.
New Year, new you? – ‘Beauty As You like’ by Chantelle Louise has opened up inside Di’s Nails Salon on the main street. Offering a host of Beauty Services including… waxing, hair extensions, spray tans, cluster lashes and piercings. Open Tues to Sat 10am to 2pm. Contact Chantelle on 07398 262314 or call in to make an appointment.
Chopwell Gym – A new you for the New Year! Get yourself along to the Community Centre gym. Open Mon to Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9am - 1pm. It has a cardio vascular suite and separate weights room. Commit to a full month for £15.00, or pay £5.00 per week, or £2.00 per session. The Office is open 9.30am - 3pm Tues Wed and Thurs. For more info Tel: 01207 562462. Over 16’s only.
New Business – We’d like to welcome Unique Interiors to the village. Trading from The Old Stables, behind Kristal Tips Hairdressing, they offer joinery solutions to businesses– from fitting out a bar to refurbishing hotel rooms. They are interested in talking to any Joiners in the village. Contact Stacey on 01207 549927 or email: [email protected]
Christmas Events
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Xmas Lights – Our fabulous Christmas Lights will be switched on at 3pm on Sat 30 Nov and will be on until Tues 2 Jan. Thanks to the Firemen who help to install them, and to everyone who joins in and adds lights to their own houses.
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WHAT’S ON •Thurs 28 Nov - Tree Sales start Chopwell Wood until 19 Dec•Sat 30 Nov – Xmas Fair 10-12, Garesfield Golf Club•Sat 30 Nov – Xmas Fair 12-3 Community Centre, Santa’s Grotto 2pm, Lights Switch on 3pm•Sat 30 Nov – Shite Shags Charity event, Spooky Santa Night, Officials Club•Sun 8 Dec – Play ‘The Secret in the Grotto’ Drama Group, Community Centre, 3pm•Mon 9, Tues10, Wed 11 Dec – Play, ‘The Secret in the Grotto’ Community Centre, 7.30pm•Sat 14 Dec – Xmas Fair 10-12, Scout Hut, Lenin Tce•Sat 21 Dec – Santa Claus on the Fire Engine starts 2.30 pm•Sun 22 Dec – Xmas Dinner, Garesfield Golf Club•Sun 22 Dec – Winter Run, Chopwell Wood•Tues 31 Dec - Kevin Mac - New Years Eve Gig at Officials Club•Wed 1 Jan – Kevin Mac plus Karaoke, Officials Club•Sat 11 Jan - Coffee Morning 10-12, Scout Hut Lenin Tce•Sun 12 Jan – Chopwell Regeneration Group meeting, 7.30pm Officials Club•Wed 22 Jan - Wednesday Lunch Specials start, 12-3 Garesfield Golf Club•Sat 8 Feb - Coffee Morning 10-12, Scout Hut Lenin Tce
The Derwent Valley Car Club – Based at Blackhall Mill the Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle is up and running. New members welcome. There are hopes in the future that charge points may be available in Chopwell. For more information please contact Mick 07764221425
Chopwell Wood Winter Run – Sun 22nd Dec. The run covers 1 mile, 4 miles or 10 miles depending on your preference! Organised by Wild Deer events for more info contact www.wilddeerevents.co.uk.
Allotment News – Buzz Buzz! Hard work reaps it’s rewards!! This year has been bountiful at the Community Allotment behind the Gaffers. Spuds have done well, lots of nice leeks and an abundance of beans. All the plots are being well used and there is a wonderful community spirit and buzz. A lot of effort has resulted in the new greenhouse being erected. Plans for 2020 can now include growing nursery plants, to keep Chopwell in bloom! Some wild flowers have also been planted, which should encourage honey production by the bees in their neighbouring hives.
Well Tuned Gateshead – Sage Gateshead, Age UK (Gateshead) and Gateshead Older People’s Assembly, have launched Well Tuned Gateshead, a programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The aim is to establish six new community music groups for people over the age of 50 in Chopwell, Deckham and Felling.
There are currently 2 groups running in Chopwell weekly. They are suitable for everyone, absolute beginners, returners to music, those who want to try something new and sing/play for fun! For dates and times of sessions from January please contact the Silver Programme [email protected] or tel 0191 443 5034.
Group Ukulele and Singing Session at Bolton Community Lounge , Mill Road. Mon at 11am – 12pmGroup Singing Session at Chopwell Community Centre Tues at 12.30 - 2pm
For more info please visit https://sagegateshead.com/music-to-combat-loneliness-in-gateshead
Yukele group – Congratulations to everyone involved with the Yukele Group who won a national MHA Oscar! There were 240 other entrants in the competition so this is a huge achievement. Well Done to everyone involved!
Beehives – The ‘Young Dads and Lads’ Charity have installed 4 Bee hives behind the Gaffers and are looking for more volunteers to be trained up to look after them. For more details contact:[email protected]
