A busy council and Community week, with a number of important meetings, two newsletters, three consultations, and lots of things to do next weekend. Find more information on my blog at: bit.ly/CNB81
And why not join me on Aycliffe Radio, 7-8pm, Sunday 25 November, with my guests Hannah Walter and Fraser Tinsley, to discuss Brexit and other topical issues: bit.ly/ARLIVE
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY NEWS
• DCC Environment Scrutiny meeting, Friday 16 November – fuel poverty and woodlands management.
• Lumière launch event, Tuesday 13 November.
• What are your hopes and highlights for the S&DR?
• GAMP Board meeting, Pioneering Care Centre, 6pm, Tuesday 27 November – register on 01325 327441.
• The GAMP e-bulletin is out – funding and volunteering opportunities, GAMP priorities, Stay Well This Winter, Christmas Fairs and more.
• The Durham Community Action newsletter is out.
• Our PCVC’s meeting about reducing re-offending.
• Town Council Budget Consultation.
• DCC Speed Management consultation.
• NHS consultation on access to Primary Care services.
• Ethical Christmas gift-buying guide.
• Good news for Aycliffe Business Park’s Commercial Expert, and Avec.
THINGS TO DO
• Celebration of Christmas, Aycliffe Town Centre, 1-5pm, Saturday 1 December, FREE.
• Xmas Live, Xcel Centre, 6-9pm, Saturday 1 December, tickets £7.50 from Newton Press.
• Snowman Trail, Hardwick Park, 1 December-6 January, £1 per trail sheet.
• Once Upon A Christmas (under 5s), Gala Theatre Durham, 29 November-30 December, £7-8.
• Wildlife Watch – Festivities and Feeders, Low Barns Nature Reserve, 10am-noon, Saturday 1 December, 50p.
• Chinese horses, Durham Oriental Museum, drop in 1-3pm, Saturday 1 December, FREE.
• Origami lanterns, Palace Green Library, drop in 1-3pm, 1-2 December, FREE.
• Open Treasure Exhibition, Durham Cathedral, FREE 30 November-7 December to people who present a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard (normally £7.50).
