• 3 Jan 2021
TOWN STALL: Chairwoman of the Friends of the Richardson Hospital Pauline Harrison with Pam Bell, former sister and longtime member
MEMBERS of the Friends of the Richardson Hospital braved the chilly winds and rain to fundraise on Barnard Castle market.
However, despite the dreary weather the charity, which have been unable to organise any of their normal fundraising events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, still had plenty of interest in their handcrafted items.
Hand carved wooden mice, home-baked cakes and a tempting array of pickles and preserves were on offer as well hand knitted items. Taking turns manning the stall during the day were Pauline Harrison, Pam Bell, Elaine Shaw, Suzanne Thomas, Carol Atkinson, Iris Hillery, Allan Jones and Irene Baker.
30 Dec 2020
Retired GP Dr John White returned to help with the massive programme. He is seen here administering the jab to Bowes resident Alan Brown.
THE start of the biggest vaccine programme Teesdale has seen got underway at Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, with some of the most vulnerable residents delighted to be first in line.
GP practices from Barnard Castle, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Gainford, Cockfield, Evenwood and Butterknowle formed a network so more than 975 of the most vulnerable residents could get the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Starting on Friday and working over three days, staff from all surgeries were involved and retired GPs and nurses were also drafted in.
22 Dec 2020
In this week’s edition…
1,000 people get the Covid jab at Richardson Hospital in just three days (we take you inside Teesdale’s new Covid-19 vaccination centre)
Eggleston Christmas lights include an NHS tribute
Flurry of support for planning application for a new housing project in Barney raises eyebrows
Dale unites to produce its own charity version of the Band Aid single
Mountain rescue team offers safety advice to moorland walkers after a spate of callouts
Trust secures thousands of pounds to eradicate invasive plants along the Tees
Cockfield’s headteacher retires after 32 years’ service to the school
Santa makes a surprise visit to Barney primary schools on the back of a vintage tractor