Coun. Trevor Cessford outside the pavilion, at Acomb. A DECAYING sports pavilion is set to be transformed into a multi-functional community hub as part of a near £50,000 scheme. Built in around 1973, the pebble-dashed construction has served the village of Acomb for generations, acting as a changing facility for footballers at the nearby playing fields, and also housing a youth organisation. But while the need for the pavilion remains, it is in dire need of an upgrade both inside and out. Acomb Parish Council is working on an exciting scheme to breathe new life into the building. Refurbishment inside and out will include new fully-accessible toilets, with areas for wheelchairs, prams and pushchairs to park.
Wylam
By Robin Piette Seen the pictures of Tom Birch’s Sunday service on February 7 in the igloo in his garden? Several of our pubs have set up pop-up, takeaway or click and collect for coffee, snacks and full meals – you can’t keep a good caterer down! Lovely post from Clare Overton: Wylam Brownies have designed posters and postcards to welcome people to Wylam as they get off the train (or to remind people of what a lovely place it is when waiting on the platforms). We are looking for a volunteer or two to choose our winning posters which will be made and displayed at the station. You might have an interest in railways, be a keen artist or designer or just love Wylam. Please let me know if you’d like to help. All the designs can be sent digitally so we are fully Covid safe. All the Brownies will have their designs made into postcards.
Christine Jewitt Winter arrived with a vengeance during December. Christmas was a chilly and quiet affair with our normal celebrations curtailed by yet a further lockdown and the withdrawal of the previously planned easing of restrictions with the exception of Christmas day. The wretched virus made it impossible for us to enjoy our usual festivities although we were resplendent with Christmas windows and a multitude of lights to cheer up the dark and wintry nights. There were also some spectacular starry skies to enjoy. We planted a Christmas tree in the garden area and various residents donated decorations. Our lovely vicar, Helen Savage, kindly held a Covid compliant Christmas Eve Carol Service in the churchyard of St Phillip & St James. It was freezing cold however we rallied round and sang enthusiastically if not terribly tunefully. There was a great turnout and it was reassuring to see everyone! We enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies afterwards and all….. at a distance.