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• 7 Apr 2021
CLOCKING ON: Roger Peat gives the Shepherd’s Hut, at The Witham, a new lick of paint
A DEDICATED group of volunteers dubbed “The Workers” are back in business and have begun carrying out odd jobs around Barnard Castle.
After an enforced absence due to the pandemic, the volunteers were last week helping prepare The Witham for its reopening.
Benches were being sanded down, weeds removed from the rear paths and garden and the Shepherd’s Hut was given a new lick of paint ready to welcome visitors when the easing of restrictions allows.
The workers first began to help keep the Barney looking spick and span about four years ago, with the town’s former deputy mayor Roger Peat co-ordinating their efforts. Although Mr Peat has since left the town council, he continues to help organise the group s efforts.
6 Apr 2021
In this week s Mercury:
Barnard Castle Town Council has been left in limbo after the employment tribunal panel which awarded £55,000 to the council s former clerk was asked to reconsider its decision
Volunteers have been out in force to ensure the dale is looking its best this spring:
- The Roman Way picnic site, in Barnard Castle has been spruced up
- Friends Allen Jenkins and Barry Parker have planted 2,000 daffodil bulbs to brighten up the Darlington Road entrance to Barney
- Anti-litter campaigner George O Brien as teamed up with toy shop owner Pauline Connelly to launch a litter pick loan hub
Nostalgia: Born leader Phyllis ran Colchester dance school for nearly 40 years TODAY’S nostalgia spread shines the spotlight on a lady who created “so many memories for so many people” in Colchester. Phyllis Orrin (nee Manning) ran a dance school in the town for nearly 40 years, putting on countless shows and raising funds for worthy causes. Sadly, Phyllis died in July 2002, aged 83. However, son Peter made contact after spotting a picture of his mum in one of our recent archive photo collections celebrating the good folk of Colchester.
Performers - a Phyllis Manning Dance School show He says he was brought up attending and helping out at the various charity shows she organised.
Nostalgia: Born leader Phyllis ran Colchester dance school for nearly 40 years TODAY’S nostalgia spread shines the spotlight on a lady who created “so many memories for so many people” in Colchester. Phyllis Orrin (nee Manning) ran a dance school in the town for nearly 40 years, putting on countless shows and raising funds for worthy causes. Sadly, Phyllis died in July 2002, aged 83. However, son Peter made contact after spotting a picture of his mum in one of our recent archive photo collections celebrating the good folk of Colchester.
Performers - a Phyllis Manning Dance School show He says he was brought up attending and helping out at the various charity shows she organised.
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