30 Jan 2021
BOOKWORMS: Coral Smith, of North Star Housing, presents new books to Evenwood Primary School pupils Amelia, Freddie, Lillie, Isabella and Joe before the lockdown
A READING challenge culminated with every child at Evenwood Primary School receiving a book.
The school challenge saw children set a different reading goal each day, such as reading while drinking hot chocolate or reading a book about an animal. Parent support advisor Rachel Stevens said: “We are constantly striving to promote a love for reading in the school.”
Thanks to cash from North Star Housing, every child took home a new book before the lockdown closures.
Big-hearted Teesside firms and leaders join forces to raise £53,000 to help disadvantaged kids
The appeal was launched to help children struggling to keep up-to-date with their studies during lockdown
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6 Jan 2021
A RANGE of events were organised to celebrate Christmas in Evenwood.
Santa’s grotto was set up at Cornerstone Christian Centre.
The festivities, which were organised by Friends of Wellgarth Community House and sponsored by North Star Housing, saw each child receive a gift from Father Christmas.
On Christmas Eve an outdoor carols by candlelight was held at St Paul’s Church.
The singing was led by acclaimed organist and musician Richard Ellis Hawley, who dressed up as Santa, ably assisted by his elf helper Revd Brian Whitely.
The singing was followed by mulled wine, mince pies and socially distanced fellowship.