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Winter 2019 www.durham.gov.uk Festive fun Christmas events and activities Lumiere 2019 Towns and villages Investing in our communities Winter services Top tips to stay safe and well
Welcome
to the winter edition of Durham County News
Our fantastic Year of Culture and its line-up of events may be coming to an end but one of the
county’s favourites is yet to come. On pages 15 to 18 we focus on the return of the amazing
Lumiere light festival, which is sure to brighten up the dark winter nights. Councillor Katie Corrigan,
Chairman of the Council
This year’s special tenth anniversary edition of Lumiere will bring back some of the most popular
artworks from previous festivals, as well as several new stunning light installations.
As the weather turns colder, it’s important to look after yourself and others, and on page 9 there’s a range of advice to
help you stay warm and well.
This edition also includes some great tips for making new friends, improving your health and fitness or learning a new
skill in 2020, with our New Year, New You feature on page 23.
As we look forward to the fun and festivities of Christmas in this issue, I’d like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and
a happy and prosperous New Year.
Cllr Katie Corrigan
Inside... Pages 10-13
Guide to
Pages 4-7 Christmas
News
Pages 15-18 Pages 20-21
Lumiere 2019 Towns and
villages
Pages 8-9
Winter Pages 14 and 19 Pages 24-30
services Green living Page 23 What’s on
Health and this winter
wellbeing
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Record numbers
experience Durham’s
Year of Culture
This year has seen an unprecedented number of cultural and sporting events and
activities across County Durham, leading to 2019 being branded our Year of Culture.
Tens of thousands of people have Rihanna, watched ICC Cricket World Cup
flocked to events across the county, matches at Chester-le-Street. A further
boosting the local economy and raising 27,000 visited a fanzone in Durham City,
the area’s profile regionally, nationally while 3,000 took on the heat and hills in
and even further afield. the 10k and 5k races which kicked off the
Durham City Run Festival.
A host of famous faces entertained at
Durham Book Festival and more than
40,000 people experienced Durham
BRASS festival, which included free And there’s still more to come, including
outdoor performances and ticketed further exhibitions celebrating the
events coinciding with the city’s famous centenary of artist Norman Cornish’s
Around 29,000 people attended Miners’ Gala. birth (see page 5) and the UK’s largest
Bishop Auckland Food Festival, while light festival, Lumiere (find out more on
almost 15,000 headed to the first ever pages 15-18).
Seaham Food Festival to celebrate the
region’s tastiest produce. Next year, 2020, has been designated
as Durham’s Year of Pilgrimage, with
There was plenty events and activities set to take place
for sports fans and across the county and wider region.
adrenaline junkies At the centre of the celebrations will be
too. Durham the launch of new walking trails across
Adventure Festival the North East. The Northern Saints
attracted Trails will promote the region’s Christian
thousands of heritage but will also appeal to those of
people to the other faiths, as well as people looking for
city and further Events marking Chinese New Year, their own personal spirituality or peace
excitement 50 years of town-twinning between the and tranquillity. Durham Cathedral will
followed with the county and Tübingen in Germany, and be at the centre of the trails, recognising
Tour Series cycle race. An estimated five decades of Peterlee’s Apollo its role as a destination for pilgrims. Find
70,000 visitors, including pop star Pavilion also drew in the crowds. out more at www.northernsaints.com
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Contact us: News
Visit our website
to use online services
24 hours a day
7 days a week
www.durham.gov.uk/
doitonline Chinese New Year
A day of celebrations will
If you need to phone us, call welcome in the Chinese Year
Customer Services of the Rat in 2020.
03000 26 0000 The family-friendly events to mark the Chinese New Year will take place in
Durham City on Saturday 1 February between 10.30am and 4pm.
8.30am-5pm (Monday-Thursday)
8.30am-4.30pm (Friday) Visitors will be able to follow a lion parade through the city centre, try their
hand at arts and crafts or call into Durham Town Hall where they will discover
Out of hours emergency service traditional Chinese costumes, Tai Chi, dance and other activities.
available.
Visit www.durham.gov.uk/chinesenewyear to find out more.
For social care and independent
living enquiries or adult and
children’s welfare issues:
Social Care Direct/Children’s Media centre
First Contact Service
opens its doors
03000 26 79 79
A new multi-million-
pound digital media
@DurhamCouncil centre has opened its
doors at a Durham
/durhamcouncil
college.
linkedin.com/company/
durham-county-council Our building and facilities
maintenance service was
/DurhamCouncil
responsible for the construction and fit-out of the £3.4 million project at
/durham_county_council Durham Sixth Form Centre.
The new state-of-the-art facility includes a high-tech IT hub; a multimedia
room; TV studio; cinema; conference and events room and 13 classrooms.
Please ask us if you would like this document
Students can enjoy a new games room and have a bite to eat in the café.
summarised in another language or format.
Braille Audio Large print Sixty-three highly skilled workers and 13 local sub-contractors worked round
the clock to ensure the project was completed on time for the beginning
durhamcountynews@durham.gov.uk of the new term, despite meeting some challenging ground conditions,
03000 268 059 weather conditions and logistical issues.
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News
Norman Cornish
centenary celebrations
Two new exhibitions will mark the end of
a year of events celebrating what would
have been the 100th birthday of County
Durham artist Norman Cornish.
Norman Cornish – Norman
The Sketchbooks Cornish –
Palace Green Library, The Definitive
Durham University Collection
Cornish’s sketchbooks contain The Bowes
a wealth of images ranging Museum,
from spontaneous character drawings, which capture a Barnard Castle
likeness or an attitude in just a few pen strokes, through This major
to finished drawings on a variety of themes. In some retrospective
instances, the sketches are the preparatory pieces brings together
leading towards the finished works on display. a fantastic range of drawings and paintings spanning
Cornish’s entire career and forming the largest collection
of his work ever assembled. The exhibition includes
several previously unseen pieces.
Both exhibitions run from Saturday 16 November to
Sunday 23 February.
To find out more, visit www.dur.ac.uk/palace.green
and www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day
Survivors of the Holocaust will talk about their lives and share their
experiences when the county marks Holocaust Memorial Day.
Hungarian-born Tomi Komoly will visit Durham Cathedral on Monday 27 January, to
talk about how his family was torn apart when his father was called up to the forced
labour unit of the Hungarian Army. Tomi will speak about his time in a walled ghetto,
his escape with his mother in 1944 and liberation by the Soviet army in January 1945.
And Gabriele Keenaghan will tell the story of how her grandmother secured her a place on a kindertransport train
from Austria to the UK. Gabriele, who will be speaking during a visit to Peterlee’s East Durham College, was
recently awarded the British Empire Medal by the Queen for her services to Holocaust education and awareness.
The events, which mark the 75th anniversary of the
liberation of Auschwitz, are both free to attend and
open to the public, and have been organised by
Durham County Council, Durham Cathedral and the
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
For full event details visit www.durham.gov.uk/hmd
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News
Questions about Brexit?
For the most up-to-date information
about Brexit and how it will affect you,
visit www.gov.uk/brexit
App supports care homes
An innovative digital solution is helping care homes
identify patients who are starting to become unwell, Applying for a school place
before their condition reaches crisis point.
Will your child be turning five on
Health Call Digital Care Home allows care homes to upload the or between 1 September 2020 and
results of their normal patient observations, such as blood 31 August 2021?
pressure and heart rates, for clinical screening. This recognises
any results outside the normal range and flags them for If so, you need to complete an application form
immediate attention. telling us which infant, junior or primary school
you would like them to attend.
Health Call Digital Care Home, which is now being made available
to all care homes across County Durham and Darlington, has You can apply online or download a form at
www.durham.gov.uk/schooladmissions
been introduced by County Durham’s Integrated Community
where you can also access a guide containing
Care Partnership, which brings together the council, NHS
essential information to help with your
organisations and other providers. The aim is to deliver improved,
application. Paper applications are available by
joined up health and social care services, helping people to live calling 03000 265 896.
healthier lives and avoid unnecessary
hospital admissions. Applications close on Wednesday 15 January.
Talent of the future
More than 70 new apprentices have
recently kicked off their careers with the
council.
The group have taken up roles in a wide range of
fields including ICT, financial management, civil
engineering, highways, bricklaying and
horticulture.
As well as providing on-the-job experience and
training, apprenticeships provide a salary and a
nationally recognised qualification.
Find out more about our apprentice opportunities
at www.durham.gov.uk/apprenticeships
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News
Digital funding for rural areas
Residents and business owners in rural parts of County Durham £3.4 million
are being encouraged to apply for funding to boost their internet
connection.
investment for
Rural Gigabit vouchers can be used to subsidise the cost of installing gigabit-
businesses
capable full fibre broadband connection, which is faster, more reliable and Ten County Durham
cheaper to operate than traditional copper lines. businesses have now
One-off contributions of up to £3,500 are available for small and medium- benefitted from a
enterprises, while funding of up to £1,500 is available for residential properties. total investment of
Currently only around eight per cent of UK premises have access to a full fibre £3.4 million from the
connection, which is also capable of supporting speeds far beyond a gigabit, Finance Durham Fund.
and will serve the UK far into the future.
As well as supporting the
Vouchers are available until March 2021 or until all available funding has been economic prosperity of the
allocated. county, the money has helped
For more information, or to check if your property is eligible, visit to create and safeguard more
https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/rural than 250 jobs.
The £20 million Finance
Durham Fund provides
investment capital to support
the growth of businesses
across a wide range of sectors.
It was established by Durham
County Council in 2017 and is
managed by Maven Capital
Partners and overseen by
Business Durham, the
economic development arm
of the council.
Notable investments during
the past two years include
£1 million for NETPark-based
water technology business
Pupils from St Leonard’s Catholic School, Year 8, Future Business Magnates 2019 Winning team. G2O; £1.95 million for leading
independent engineering
Future Business Magnates business Dyer Engineering;
and £850,000 for reverse
Young entrepreneurs throughout County Durham are developing
auction marketplace honcho.
their business ideas for a competition designed to inspire
enterprise skills among schoolchildren. The fund has also helped
more than 150 businesses
Future Business Magnates, an annual competition run by Business Durham, our through its Access to
economic development arm, launches this month. Finance programme, which
Influential names from the business world will partner school teams from across provides business clinics
County Durham and provide mentoring and support. and workshops to help
entrepreneurs develop their
Over the next eight months, pupils will attend a series of specially designed business strategy and prepare
workshops and work with their mentors to develop a business idea, create a for investment.
prototype and understand how to market and finance their product or service.
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Winter
services
On the road
to winter
The winter weather can be unpredictable so it’s
important to be prepared for anything when out and
about during the colder months.
Stay one step ahead Snow and ice
Follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts for regular updates When snow does fall,
on road conditions and gritting routes. we work to clear main roads first
in order to keep public transport
You can also find out more about our plans to keep the county moving by
up and running. This includes
visiting www.durham.gov.uk/winterinfo
pre-salting about 1,060 miles of
Remember to check the weather before setting off, particularly if you’re road.
heading on a long journey. The Met Office issues weather warnings online at
Find out more about our
www.durham.gov.uk/weatherwarnings
gritting routes at
www.durham.gov.uk/gritting
Gritting
Keeping our roads and
pavements clear is essential in order to
keep the county moving during any
spells of bad weather. That’s why we
start each winter with a stockpile of
42,000 tonnes of salt.
We also have a fleet of 37 power
gritters and 33 trail gritters for
spreading salt on roads, along with 11
footpath gritters and six snow blowers.
Potholes
We stock over 2,500 salt bins. To find
The winter weather is
out where they are, visit
often the root cause of potholes
www.durham.gov.uk/saltbins.
on our roads.
If a salt bin needs refilling, let us know To report a pothole, visit
by completing the online form, quoting www.durham.gov.uk/potholes
the number on the top of the bin. or call 03000 260 000.
Sandbags
we can provide sandbags if your property is at immediate
risk of flooding in the wet winter months? Visit www.durham.gov.uk/sandbags
or call 03000 260 000.
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Winter
wellness
Stay well this winter
Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That’s why it’s important to look after
yourself, and others, especially during the winter.
Medical tips
If you are pregnant, have a long-term condition, or are aged over
65, make sure you get your flu vaccination, even if you got one last year.
Find out if you are eligible by visiting nhs.uk/getflujab
If you are eligible for the flu vaccine, you are also likely to benefit from the
pneumonia vaccine. Check if you are eligible at
www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccination
Although shingles is not seasonal, now is a good time to check if you need
the shingles vaccine. People aged between 70 and 79 are generally eligible but you can find out more at
www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/shingles-vaccination
Make sure you have a good supply of prescribed drugs or medicines in case of poor weather conditions
and don’t forget to get them before your pharmacy or GP closes for Christmas.
You can order repeat prescriptions online - ask for more information at your GP practice or visit
nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/gp-online-services
If you feel unwell, don’t wait. Seek advice from your nearest pharmacist for minor health concerns or call 111 if you
have a more urgent medical problem. In an emergency, call 999.
Stay warm Stay safe
It is important to keep warm as cold Keep an eye on
weather can aggravate existing health problems elderly and vulnerable
and make you more vulnerable to winter illness. friends, family and
Heat your home to at least 18°C (65°F) and keep neighbours. If you are
bedroom windows closed as breathing cold air concerned about
can increase the risk of getting a chest infection. someone over the winter
During the day you may prefer your living room months, call Social Care
to be slightly warmer than 18°C. Direct on 03000 26 79 79.
Keep active when you are indoors, try Also, watch out for signs
not to sit still for more than an hour or of hyperthermia such as shivering, cold and pale skin,
so and eat well. Make sure you have slurred speech, fast breathing, tiredness and confusion.
hot meals and drinks regularly If you think someone is suffering from hypothermia, call
throughout the day. 999 immediately.
Dress for the weather. Several layers of loose-fitting
clothing and well-fitting boots or shoes with a good grip
are the most effective way to stay warm and prevent a fall.
Don’t be embarrassed to use a walking aid if it helps you
stay steady and safe.
For more information and advice on staying
well over the coming months, visit the NHS: Stay
Well This Winter website www.nhs.uk/staywell
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Christmas
There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit
Guide to than by buying a special gift at a festive market or
joining in the excitement as the lights are officially
Christmas switched on in your town or village. Here’s our guide to
some of the best Christmas magic in County Durham.
Sunday 24 November, 4.30pm-6pm
Saturday 16 November,
11am-3pm Crook winter light parade
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Starting from Glenholme Drive, Crook
Christmas fair Produced by Jack Drum Arts, this
enchanting procession will see the
Ushaw College streets of Crook transformed into a
Raffle, Christmas gifts, tombola and winter wonderland, with dancers,
crafts as well as a visit from Father performers, live music, lanterns, stilt
Christmas and performances by walkers and large-scale illuminated puppets. The finale includes the count
Durham Miners’ Association Brass down to the Christmas light switch on outside Crook Civic Centre. Free.
Band. Admission by donation. 01388 765 002, www.jackdrum.co.uk
www.stcuthbertshospice.com
Friday 29 November, Friday 29 November,
time TBC time TBC
Barnard Castle Ferryhill Christmas fair
Christmas lights Craft fair in St Luke’s Church Hall,
switch-on procession to the Market Place, carol
Scar Top, Barnard Castle singing in the town hall gardens,
Free. Christmas lights switch-on and more.
www.barnardcastle www.ferryhill.gov.uk/events/
towncouncil.gov.uk christmas_fayre.htm
Thursday 28 November, 5.30pm
Durham Christmas lights Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December
switch-on Durham City’s traditional Christmas festival
Durham Market Place Various opening times at different venues
Arrive early to avoid disappointment and Craft and gift marquee open 10am-6pm on Friday, 9am-6pm on Saturday
make sure you wrap up warm. and 10am-4.30pm on Sunday.
Free. The craft and gift marquee on Palace Green
will feature more than 180 stalls, while 30
www.durhambid.co.uk
regional food and drink producers will fill
the Cloisters of Durham Cathedral. Browse
stalls in the Market Place, Millennium Place
and the Market Hall or visit Durham
Cathedral for carol services and live music
performances.
Admission to craft and gift marquee £4,
Visit County Durham
under 16s free. All other venues free entry.
www.durhamchristmasfestival.com
10Friday 29 November, 4pm-6pm Saturday 30 November, Monday 2 and
5.30pm-6.30pm Thursday 5
Christmas lights switch-on December,
Bishop Auckland Market Place
Christmas in Consett 11.30am-8pm
Middle Street, Consett
Including market, festive fun, stage Lumley Castle
show and lights switch-on. Live music, festive entertainment
and carol singing leading up to the
Christmas market
Facebook: Bishop
Auckland Town Council Christmas tree light switch-on. There will Shop ‘til you drop among
be a Christmas jumper competition with a local suppliers. Pick up
chance of winning a family ticket to the some delicious festive
Christmas pantomime at the Empire treats, fabulous gifts or
Friday 29 November, 6pm-8pm Theatre. The winner will switch on the simply enjoy a day out
Christmas lights switch on Christmas tree lights. Free. with friends. Free entry.
Terrace Green, Seaham www.derwentvalleylife.org.uk 0191 389 1111
Christmas lights switch-on and parade www.lumleycastle.com
with Santa Claus down Church Street,
past Byron Place, on to Terrace Green,
where there will be market stalls and
carol singing. Free. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December
0191 581 8034 Raby Castle Christmas market
www.seaham.gov.uk
A perfect opportunity to buy stocking fillers and
delicious food and drink for your guests and to
source traditional gifts for friends and family.
Saturday 30 November, 10am-2pm Last year’s festive market at Raby Castle
Middleton Mart attracted more than 10,000 visitors and this
Christmas fair year’s event is set to be even bigger and better
than ever, with extra food concessions and more
Middleton-in-Teesdale Farmers’ Mart, than 50 stalls extending into the walled garden. Some of Father Christmas’
Station Road
reindeer will be making a special visit to Raby for two days during the Festive
Set in the Farmers’ Auction Mart, with Market with their keepers where you can learn about the reindeer and
fairy lights, foliage and festive music their care. Free entry.
setting the scene. Hot refreshments
01833 660 202, www.raby.co.uk/events
will be available in the café and there
is ample free parking. The fair is held
prior to the Christmas lights switch-on
t to
event in the village which starts at Don’t forge
3.30pm. Free. o u r W hat’s On Friday 20 December, 7pm
check
ts more Durham Constabulary Band and
www.utass.org pages for lo ,
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festive mark Male Voice Choir Christmas charity
activities.
events and concert
Saturday 30 November, 1pm-5pm Spennymoor Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor
Christmas in Chester-le-Street A concert by the force band and male voice choir
featuring a mix of popular music and Christmas tunes,
Chester-le-Street town centre
culminating in community carol singing. Profits from
Festive entertainment and activities throughout the afternoon this year’s concert will be donated to Macmillan
culminating in a stage show and Christmas tree lights switch-on Cancer Support. Tickets available from the choir
at 4pm. Organised by Chester-le-Street and District Area Action secretary or Spennymoor Town Hall. £6.
Partnership. Free.
07810 188 276
03000 266 147 durhamconstabularymvc@outlook.com
For more information on Christmas light switch-on events around the county,
visit www.durham.gov.uk/christmaslights
11Christmas
Council services over the Christmas period
Bin collections Customer access points
Bins will be emptied as normal up to and including Friday 20 Will be closed from 12.45pm on
December. Tuesday 24 December and will reopen
on Thursday 2 January at 8.30am.
Over Christmas and New Year the following changes will apply:
Normal Revised collection days Leisure centres
collection Christmas New Year
day Will close early on Christmas Eve and
New Year’s Eve and will be closed on
As normal As normal
Tuesday Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New
24 December 31 December
Year’s Day. Visit www.durham.gov.uk/
Wednesday Friday 27 December Thursday 2 January 2020 leisurecentres for opening hours at your
local centre.
Thursday Saturday 28 December Friday 3 January 2020
Libraries
Friday Monday 30 December Saturday 4 January 2020 Opening times may vary, call into your
local library (or check our website
www.durham.gov.uk/libraries) before
Normal collections will resume from Tuesday 7 January 2020. Christmas for opening times.
You can also find collection details online by entering your
house number and postcode into the ‘My Durham’ section at One Point family centres
www.durham.gov.uk/mydurham
Will close or have restricted opening
times over the Christmas period.
Bulky waste collections Call into your local centre before
Christmas to see when it will be open.
There will be no large waste (bulky) collections between
Monday 23 December and Friday 3 January.
Register offices
Will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Recycling centres and New Year’s Day. Bishop Auckland
Our centres are open as normal over the holidays except for and Durham register offices will be open
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Find locations and opening between these dates for appointments
hours at www.durham.gov.uk/hwrc only. Phone 03000 26 6000.
Day centres for adults
Real Christmas trees can be recycled
Will be open except for Christmas Day,
once the celebrations are over Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
If you’d like your real Christmas tree collected free of
charge, either book online at www.durham.gov.uk or call
In an emergency
03000 260 000 between Monday 16 December and Sunday 12
January for collection after the New Year. Our out of hours number is 03000 26 0000.
Alternatively, take your real Christmas tree to a household waste
recycling centre www.durham.gov.uk/hwrc Payments line
Make a debit/credit card payment 24/7
on 0300 456 2771.
12Festive finances
From budgeting for the big day to avoiding costly loans, our
top tips for savvy spending and saving could help you manage
your money better this Christmas and ensure you start the
New Year in the best financial position.
Plan ahead Avoid costly loans
Plan how much you are going to spend by Don’t use a loan shark to fund Christmas. If you do find
making a list of friends and family you want to yourself in a position where you need to borrow money,
buy for and allocating a set amount for each credit unions offer a much more affordable option than
person. private lenders or weekly payment stores, with no hidden
charges or fees.
Don’t forget to include an amount in your budget
for the money you will likely spend on food and
drink.
Spread the cost by buying presents throughout
the year and putting gifts away until Christmas.
Make your money
work for you
Getting rid of unused items before
Christmas and selling them online can NEFirst offers easy to use savings accounts. You can pay
free-up extra space and also provide extra cash to put cash or cheques in at any NEFirst office; by PayPoint at
towards this year’s celebrations. shops and garages; by standing order from your bank;
If you put a regular amount aside each week it will or through payroll deductions with some employers.
soon mount up, whether it’s saving spare coins in a jar or Members receive a share of the annual profits, known
making a regular bank transfer into a savings account. as a dividend, which is paid annually based on each
member’s average level of savings.
Contact the NE First Credit Union
on 0330 055 3666
or visit www.nefirstcu.co.uk
to find out more.
Free parking
Throughout December we’ll be offering free parking after 3pm in all council car
parks in order to ease the cost of Christmas.
You can also take advantage of free parking from 10am at all of our car parks around the
county on Saturday 7 December, in celebration of Small Business Saturday.
13Green living
Follow our top tips for reducing, reusing and recycling for an eco-friendly Christmas.
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Help reduce single use plastics this Christmas
Sign up to our Single Use Plastics Pledge to tell us how you
are planning to reduce your plastic waste this Christmas.
Almost 200 businesses, schools, community groups and individuals have so
far vowed to do their bit since we launched the pledge earlier this year.
Visit www.durham.gov.uk/singleuseplastics to find out more.
14Lumiere
2019
Durham will once again be aglow with There is no doubt that the tenth anniversary edition of
Lumiere will entertain residents and visitors alike, but the
light and colour, when Lumiere makes benefits it brings go much further. Since its launch in
its spectacular return to the city from 2009, Lumiere has demonstrated the power of culture to
14 to 17 November. raise aspirations and bring communities together. It has
created a great sense of pride among residents and
This year marks the tenth anniversary of our internationally injected millions of pounds into our economy.
acclaimed light festival and the stage is set for a truly
In 2017, 240,000 people attended the festival, resulting in
unforgettable experience for people of all ages.
a £7.5 million economic boost. Across the five festivals
Lumiere producer Artichoke has compiled an exciting combined, the figures are equally impressive, with
line-up of enchanting installations featuring striking new 840,000 people attending and an economic benefit in
creations by world renowned artists, alongside popular excess of £28 million.
pieces from previous years.
By transforming Durham into a place of light, Lumiere has
An action-packed community engagement programme strengthened our reputation as a cultural destination
meanwhile is bringing people across County Durham where heritage and innovation are championed and art
together and spreading the joy of creativity. transforms lives.
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2019
The light fantastic
From the thought-provoking to the intriguing; the jaw-dropping to the fun and quirky;
this year’s Lumiere programme features a mesmerising selection of installations.
Thirty-seven stunning artworks will be spread across the city, transforming familiar places and shedding
new light on iconic landmarks.
To celebrate ten years of Lumiere, festival producers Artichoke are bringing back popular pieces from past
festivals. Alongside these, Lumiere 2019 will feature a range of new works by established and up-and-
coming artists.
Here we look at some of the festival highlights.
Friendship Tree
The Friendship Tree’s
branches and blossoming
flowers were made from
recycled materials by more
than 1,000 youngsters from
around the world.
Their creations were brought
Mysticète
together by young people A festival favourite is set to make a big splash when it returns for Lumiere 2019.
from Parkside Academy,
Willington, and their Mysticète, more popularly known as ‘the whale’, features a 3D projection of a
partners at Geschwister baleen whale emerging from the water. Created by design agency Top’là and
Scholl Schule in Tübingen, visual artist Catherine Garret, the installation was a much-loved feature of
Germany, in the form of a Lumiere 2015.
glowing tree representing This year, it is set to resurface on the River Wear at a new location north of
worldwide friendship. Pennyferry Bridge.
The installation, on Old Elvet, Mysticète’s remarkable lifelike animation by Domenico Spano is complemented by
is part of a series of events an evocative soundtrack by Laurent Frick.
marking 50 years of
Its environmental message, reminding visitors of the vulnerable beauty of nature
friendship between County
and their duty to protect the earth’s inhabitants, has become more pertinent
Durham and Tübingen
since the whale last appeared four years ago.
through a town-twinning
arrangement. Other returning favourites include I Love Durham, Cloud and Fogscape #03238.
Visit www.lumiere-festival.com to find out more.
16A different view
One of four winners of the annual
BRILLIANT competition, A Different
View has been created by our own
Mike Donaghy.
Mike, who works as a finance
assistant at the council, found
inspiration for his installation in the
Stones and Spirit unusually-shaped traffic lights he
Durham Cathedral has always played a central role in Lumiere and that saw while on holiday in Akureyri, in
tradition is set to continue this year. Iceland.
Stones, by TigreLab, will see the exterior of the 11th Century building The piece, in the Market Place and
transformed by a shape-shifting video projection highlighting the significance Saddler Street, brings a little touch
of the cathedral as both an iconic historical structure and a modern symbol of of magic to daily life.
the city.
The projection will be accompanied by a soundtrack that will change and
evolve, in symphony with the spirituality of the Cathedral.
Meanwhile, the interior and grounds
of the building will be illuminated
by the cascading candles and
smouldering sculptures of returning
artwork Spirit.
Creators Compagnie Carabosse’s
other work includes setting
Stonehenge aglow for the 2012
Olympics.
Cosmic Architecture
A popular installation at Lumiere
Geometrical Traces 2017, Cosmic Architecture
Geometrical Traces by Javier Riera celebrates scientific achievements
will illuminate the trees on the with an out-of-this-world projection.
banks of the River Wear with The stunning piece, by Nina Dunn
computer-generated patterns, and John Del’ Nero, was
created using the Fibonacci commissioned specifically for
Sequence and other mathematical Durham University’s Ogden Centre
patterns found in the natural world. for Fundamental Physics.
This artwork aims to create a deeper connection between the audience and It sees the architecture of the
the natural environment, highlighting hidden locations and drawing attention building come to life as 3D graphics
to the many layers that make up our world. Look out over the Wear and feel depicting the birth of the galaxies
the energy of Durham’s landscape by night. ripple across its surface.
Visit www.lumiere-festival.com to find out more.
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2019
Top tips for Lumiere
Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival and
we’re expecting this year to be the best yet.
Follow our top tips to help make the most of
your Lumiere experience.
Plan your visit. Download the free Lumiere app
before your visit for details of all the installations and
where to find them, as well as special Lumiere offers from
retailers and food and drink outlets. You can also pick up
a printed festival programme, including a map, for just £2
at a variety of locations in the city and county.
To make the most of your visit to Lumiere, stay a little
longer and find out what else there is to see and do at
www.thisisdurham.com/Lumiere
Use park and ride or public transport.
The best way to visit the festival is by using one of our Travel light. For your safety and security, bag checks
many park and ride facilities. Park and rides will operate and body searches will be in operation at entry points into
from Belmont, Sniperley, Howlands, Merryoaks, New the central peninsula. Please think carefully about what
College and Meadowfield for £2 per person and under- you bring with you and leave large bags and rucksacks
16s go free. The last bus leaves at 11.30pm. Extra bus (over A4 size) at home.
services will also be running and the train station is just a
short walk from the city centre. Come prepared. It’s November, it’s outdoors and it’s
dark so wrap up warm, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes
Don’t panic if you don’t have a ticket. and bring a waterproof. We also recommend a small torch
The festival is completely free to attend with 26 and don’t forget to bring your camera.
installations accessible without a ticket at all times. As in
previous years, a peak-time ticketing system will be in Get a taste of the festival. Durham has a great
operation for access into the central peninsula area selection of cafés, restaurants and bars to choose from.
between 4.30pm and 7.30pm each evening to allow Visit www.thisisdurham.com/Lumiere to find out more.
visitors to have a comfortable experience. No-one will
need a ticket to visit any area of the festival outside of Follow us on social media. @artichoketrust
peak hours. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Get the latest
updates at #LumiereDurham For the latest traffic and
Visit at a quieter time. The festival is at its most travel information follow @DurhamCouncil
popular between 4.30pm and 7.30pm each evening so
why not pay a visit later on? Lumiere is open until 11pm. Ask a festival maker. Our Lumiere volunteers are
Thursday and Sunday nights are usually quieter too. there to help you enjoy your visit. If you need help or have
a question, you can identify them by their light blue
Visit quieter areas. Twenty-six of the 37 tabards.
installations are outside of the ticketed area, so avoid the
longest queues by visiting some of the other dazzling Share your experience. Share your photos on
installations around the festival footprint. social media with the hashtag #LumiereDurham
Visit www.lumiere-festival.com to find out more. For live updates follow the hashtag
#LumiereDurham
18Green living
Bloomin’ marvellous Garden waste
County Durham’s green spaces have won a host of
collections
awards in a regional gardening competition. Remember that
garden waste
Northumbria in Bloom judges presented a Gold Award to Durham City, which also won
the Small City Category, while Wharton Park received a Gold Award and was winner of collections take a
the Best Park category. break during the
winter months and
There was also success for Ovington, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Tanfield, Seaham, Coundon, will return on
Fishburn, Sedgefield, Sacriston, Waldridge, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Stanley
31 March 2020.
and Belmont.
Northumbria in Bloom is part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in To subscribe to the
Bloom, a yearly nationwide gardening competition. 2020 scheme you can
sign up from Monday
Find out more about In Bloom work across County
2 December at
Durham at www.durham.gov.uk/inbloom
www.durham.gov.uk/
gardenwaste or by
calling 03000 260 000.
Organisations and We offer fortnightly
individuals who care for
collections to 190,000
our county have been
recognised at our 30th
eligible properties across
Environment Awards. the county. For £35 a
The awards honour great year you will receive
design, promote good 17 collections. We will
environmental practice also send you a letter
and community spirit in and a bin sticker to
County Durham. advise you of your
For a full list of winners, collection dates.
Leah Kelly and Flynn Dowson visit www.durham.gov.uk/
environmentawards
Love Exploring
in our parks Battery recycling
Looking for a new outdoor adventure? Head
to Hardwick Park where some impressive
Batteries can be recycled at our
digital dinosaurs are waiting to be discovered. household waste recycling centres?
The new Love Exploring app guides you around the park Most supermarkets and County Durham primary
where you can ‘catch’ dinosaurs using your camera phone schools also offer a battery collection scheme.
and state-of-the-art technology. It’s important that batteries, along with household
Once you’ve found them, why not take a selfie with your solvents, are disposed of correctly (not in household
new pre-historic friends? The app is suitable for bins) as they can be a fire risk.
all ages and can be downloaded to most Find out more: www.durham.gov.uk/whatgoeswhere
iphones and smartphones running Android.
19To w n s a n d
villages
ishop Auckland
B
Regenerating Changing shopping habits have left high streets across
the country struggling, with empty shop units an all
our towns too familiar sight. In County Durham, we know how
important it is to local communities and the economy
and villages to have thriving town and village centres. That’s why
we’re working hard to support them.
Over the next three years, we’re committing
£2.5 million per year to fund regeneration plans
in our towns and villages. This money will be
used to make environmental improvements,
buy up and reinvigorate derelict land and
buildings and support local businesses.
In each edition we will focus on the work taking
place in a different area of the county.
The masterplan is
Bishop Auckland has seen significant improvements overseen by the
to facilities for residents in recent years and we’ve Brighter Bishop
also been working with partners to build on the Auckland
town’s growing reputation as a cultural destination. Regeneration
A masterplan to boost the town’s economy was Partnership, which
agreed earlier this year, following consultation with includes the council,
businesses, residents and other stakeholders. It the Auckland Project, Eleven Arches, Durham University and
identifies three key areas in the town centre: Historic England. Established in 2017, the partnership submits
joint funding bids for projects that will contribute to the social,
Market Place, Fore Bondgate, North Bondgate economic and physical regeneration of the town.
and the bus station - hosting events to increase A recent application to the government’s £1 billion Future
activity in the Market Place, improving shop High Streets Fund was well received and the partnership has
fronts and retail spaces, and exploring the now been invited to submit a full funding application as one
potential relocation of the bus station and of the first 100 towns nationally to enter the programme. Our
provision of additional parking. application focuses on the need to improve the physical
Newgate Street (north) and Kingsway – infrastructure of the town. This would include the
making further shopfront and retail space redevelopment of the bus station to provide more modern
improvements, reinvigorating historic buildings, facilities closer to the Newgate Centre and additional parking
and improving car parking. to the rear of the site to cater for increased visitor numbers.
The application will also look at how we can make better use
Newgate Street (south) and the train station –
of land within the town centre. We’ll find out by autumn 2020
working to increase visitor numbers and bring
whether we’ve been successful.
empty shops back into use.
20The Auckland Project
Heritage and culture Our regeneration efforts in Bishop Auckland will
complement crowd-pleasing events such as Kynren,
In April 2018, Historic England awarded Heritage Action Zone Bishop Auckland Food Festival and the multi-
(HAZ) status to the town, to develop a £1.96 million million-pound conservation of Auckland Castle.
programme of heritage-led growth to create a sustainable, The spectacular open-air live shows of Kynren,
more vibrant, connected and enhanced historic centre. performed by a cast and crew of 1,000 local
There are more than 50 projects and buildings within the volunteers, contribute significantly to the area’s
HAZ programme including the West Mural Tower, which is visitor economy. Meanwhile, Saturday 2 November
undergoing urgent repairs so that it can be taken off the sees the reopening of Auckland Castle following a
national Heritage at Risk register. A new culture and heritage three-year conservation programme by the
programme including walks, talks, workshops, displays, a Auckland Project in the hope of attracting 130,000
radio programme and an archive film screening is already up visitors a year.
and running.
The influx of additional visitors will mean a financial
We are investing £1.5 million into refurbishing Bishop boost for shops, bars, cafés and other venues in the
Auckland Town Hall, transforming it into a thriving cultural town, which should, in turn, attract new businesses,
hub. Improvements will include the creation of a new café, bringing increased job opportunities for local
bar and contemporary art gallery space on the ground floor, residents. This year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival
as well as enhanced library facilities. The auditorium will also attracted a record 29,000 people to the town with
be revamped with more comfortable seating, and the cinema stalls, interactive workshops, live music and
will become fully digitised, allowing popular blockbusters to children’s entertainment. It will return next year on
be shown as well as live screenings, theatrical productions, the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April.
comedy nights and lectures. The refurbished Town Hall is due
to re-open in spring 2020.
Free wi-fi
The Digital High Street Project will mean that from November, visitors to Bishop Auckland will be able to take
advantage of free wi-fi while they are out and about in the town. It is hoped that this will encourage people to
stay longer and spend more money while they are in Bishop Auckland. The wi-fi zone will run from the
western end of Fore Bondgate, along to the Market Place and down to the southern end of Newgate Street.
21Saturday 30 November - Tuesday 31 December 2019
£17 (£15 concession), £56 family ticket (four tickets, min. one adult)
School and group discounts available.
The Empire Theatre and Cinema,
Front Street, Consett DH8 5AB
03000 262 400
www.empireconsett.co.uk
22Health and
wellbeing
New Year,
New You
If you’re aiming for a
healthy start to 2020,
we’ve got a range of 3 Cycle Durham
services that could help. – Sofa to Cycle
Build your confidence on a
3 Run Durham – Couch to 5K bike with our Sofa to Cycle
course, progressing from
Running is a cheap and fun way to improve your cycling in a quiet, traffic-free
health and fitness but taking those first steps can be environment to taking to the road.
daunting. This free ten-week programme is ideal for
Cycle Durham also runs free weekly rides suitable for
beginners and the next course starts in January.
beginners and intermediate cyclists. Bikes and helmets
A mixture of walking and running helps participants can be provided free of charge, so people who don’t own
build up their stamina, with the aim that by the end of a bike can also get involved.
the course they can run 5K.
03000 266 555, www.durham.gov.uk/cycledurham
Tina Patterson, 58, from Lanchester, said: “The Couch to
5K group were so supportive and non-judgemental. I felt
comfortable going at the pace I could achieve and was encouraged all the way.”
03000 266 555, www.durham.gov.uk/rundurham
3 Walk Durham – health walks
Walking is a great way to get active and meet new people. Walk Durham
offers free, weekly, short group walks across the county. Led by trained
leaders, they are ideal for beginners. Try a
Cliff Waghorn, 75, from Chester-le-Street, said: 3 Dry January
“I’ve met so many lovely people and look forward
to the walks. I’ve lost weight and I used to get out This one-month challenge could
of breath climbing the stairs but not anymore. help you reset your relationship
I really don’t know what I’d do without the Walk with alcohol.
Durham scheme, it’s totally changed my life.” Sign up to Dry January for better
03000 266 555 sleep, more money in your pocket,
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www.durham.gov.uk/alcohol
3 Go smoke free www.alcoholchange.org.uk
Did you know that stopping smoking reduces your risk of a heart attack, stroke
and death from lung cancer? What’s more, after three to nine months of not
smoking, coughs, wheezing and breathing problems will improve as your lung function
increases by up to 10 per cent.
If you’re inspired to kick the habit, Smokefreelife County Durham can help. The confidential
stop smoking service is available free of charge to anyone living or working in County Durham.
You’ll also save money, meaning you’ll not only be healthier, you be wealthier too.
0800 772 0565, www.smokefreelifecountydurham.co.uk, www.durham.gov.uk/stopsmoking
23What’s on November to March
Thursday 21 November to Sunday 5 January
Aladdin
Gala Theatre, Durham
Streetwise young Aladdin is trying to make his town rich by marrying a princess.
But evil baddie Abanazar is after gold and riches and world domination.
Police Chief Tai Chi is hot on their heels, and even daft laundry lad
Wishee Washee bumbles himself into the police force.
We take in China, Egypt and Sacriston…
there’s a bunch of mummies, a genie,
and in the middle of it all is crazy Widow Twanky
just trying to get the washing clean.
£7-£18, family ticket £54-£62,
group discounts available.
03000 266 600, www.galadurham.co.uk
Saturday 30 November to Tuesday 31 December
Snow White: The Pantomime
The Empire Theatre and Cinema, Consett
Following the box office success of previous years’ pantomimes, the much-loved
tale of Snow White will be transformed into the fairest panto of them all.
Packed full of audience participation, well-known pop songs, dazzling costumes
and hilarious characters to create a unique theatrical experience for the whole
family.
£17-£15 concessions, family ticket £56.
03000 262 400, www.empireconsett.co.uk
Monday 2 to Sunday 29 December
One More Sleep
Gala Theatre, Durham
Join Roo and Mr Pickle (her toy rabbit) as they
go on an unexpected snowy adventure, one
that takes them far from home. Can they make
it home in time for Christmas?
From the team behind Mrs Claus’ Kitchen and
Once Upon A Christmas comes a brand new
show for little adventurers and their grown-ups.
£7-£8, group rate £6.50-£7.50.
03000 266 600, www.galadurham.co.uk
24What ’s on
EMPIRE THEATRE & CINEMA,
November to March
GALA THEATRE, DURHAM
CONSETT
Friday 22 November,
7.45pm DURHAM COUNTY RECORD OFFICE
Funny Bones COUNTY HALL, DURHAM
Comedy Club
MC Lee Kyle introduces Friday 15 November, 7.30pm
Vince Atta, who fuses live on-the-spot
hip-hop, reggae and techno with The Johnny Cash Roadshow
hilarious stand-up; self-styled Newcastle The only show to be endorsed by the Cash
Brown Male, Rahul Kohli; and hysterical family is back on top form with a brand
stories from miserable-beyond-his-years new production for 2019. Songs from the
Chris Copestake. £9. San Quentin live album will be performed,
mixed with all the hits and favourite
Friday 17 songs you know and love. £22.50. Thursday 21 November,
January, 7.30pm 6.30pm-8pm
Miss Crispy 1988 Third Thursday Talk: Wonders of
the River Wear
A sparkling comedy
set in 80s Learn about the stunning River Wear
Billingham. Despite maps produced by surveyor Francis
the glamour of working on line two, the Giles in 1819 before hearing about a
girls are looking for something new - life natural phenomenon that drew huge
can’t be all about cheese and onion crowds to Durham’s Framwellgate
crisps. With the announcement of a Bridge each evening in the summer of
beauty pageant the ladies are raring to 1845. Free, donations welcome.
go. £15, £13 concessions. Advance booking essential.
Saturday 23 November, 7.30pm www.durhamrecordoffice.org.uk
Carole - The Music of Carole King 03000 267 619
With a cast of the UK’s finest musicians,
singers and dancers, this is the story of
the career of one of the most successful
and admired songwriters in the history
of popular music. £23.50, £22.50
concessions.
Saturday 18 January, 7.30pm Sunday 16 February, 2.30pm
Spontaneous Potter The Bear
Grab your wands and don your house From the book by Raymond Briggs.
robes for an entirely improvised Harry Adapted by Pins and Needles. With
Potter comedy play, based on an dazzling puppetry, delicious music and
dozens of laughs, The Bear is an A family ticket for
audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. The Bear
£12, £10 concessions. unforgettable theatre experience for
the whole family. £12.50, £46 family. For a chance to win a family
ticket to see The Bear at Consett
Empire, simply tell us: Do wild polar
bears live near the Arctic Circle or the
Antarctic Circle?
See page 2 for details of how to enter.
Sunday 26 January, 7.30pm
The Chicago Blues Brothers, Tuesday 25 February, 7.30pm
A Night at the Movies Spirit of the Dance
The greatest movie anthems performed One of the biggest dance shows in the Bishop Auckland Town Hall is closed until
live. Featuring songs from Footloose, world. Delivering the powerful rhythms spring 2020 for a major refurbishment.
A Star is Born, Dirty Dancing, The Greatest of Irish dance combined with the It will see the Market Place venue
Showman and many more. passionate Latino rhythms of Tango, transformed into a thriving cultural hub
£24, £15 concessions. Flamenco and Red-Hot Salsa. £27. with an improved layout and modern
facilities to benefit the community and
www.galadurham.co.uk www.empireconsett.co.uk
attract more visitors.
03000 266 600 03000 262 400
25WHARTON PARK, DURHAM HARDWICK PARK, SEDGEFIELD
Saturday 30 November to
THE WITHAM, Saturday 4 January
BARNARD CASTLE
Festive Stocking Trail
Thursday 14 Take part in an exciting trail around the
November, park to discover what Santa has put in
7.30pm the stockings. £1 per trail sheet,
available from the café 10am-4pm. Toddler Tales and Trails
OSCiLLATE
An energetic Crafts, storytelling and fun park trails for
fusion of classical two to five-year-olds:
tap and street Wednesday 13 and Saturday 16
dance. £12, £10 November, 10am-11.30am and
age 16 and under. 1pm-2.30pm
Zog
Wednesday 4 and Saturday 7
December, 10am-11.30am and
1pm-2.30pm
Festive Stories The Night Before Christmas
Sunday 1 £4 per session per child, booking
December, essential. Children must be accompanied
1pm-2.30pm by an adult
Thursday 5 December, 8pm We’re Going on
Bootleg Blondie Saturday 30 November to Saturday
an Elf Hunt 4 January, 10am-4pm
The official Debbie Harry and Blondie Sunday 8 December, 1pm-2.30pm
tribute band. £18. Festive Gingerbread Trail
Snowball by Sue Hendra Get a taste of Christmas following this
www.thewitham.org.uk Sunday 15 December, 1pm-2.30pm seasonal trail through the park. £1 per
01833 631 107 Stickman trail sheet, available from the gift shop
Story time, festive trail and a themed Saturday 30 November,
THE BOWES MUSEUM, Christmas craft activity. £4 per child, 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm
booking essential. Children must be
BARNARD CASTLE accompanied by an adult. Wooden Reindeer Building
Workshop
Sunday 22 December, one-hour Make a reindeer out of natural materials.
sessions at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and For ages 5+. £24 per reindeer, booking
2.30pm essential.
Christmas Corner with Santa Sunday 8 December, 10am-12noon
Children can join Santa for a full hour and 1pm-3pm
where he will read the Night Before Wooden Snowman Building
Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday Christmas whist they snuggle down
15 December, 10am-4pm with a hot chocolate and a cookie.
Workshop
Includes a craft activity, environmentally Make a snowman from natural materials.
Christmas Market For ages 4+. £9.50 per snowman,
More than 70 stalls selling food, drink friendly reindeer food making, festive
trail and an opportunity to meet Santa booking essential.
and crafts. With live music and
entertainment. £5 adult, £2.50 children, and receive a gift. £10.50 per child,
booking essential. Saturday 14,
parking charges apply on site on Sat and Sunday 15, Saturday
Sun but a free park and ride will run.
www.durham.gov.uk/whartonpark 21 and Sunday 22
03000 262 655 December,
Friday 11 October to Friday 28 various times
February, 10am-5pm
Father Christmas in
#Untitled10 2019 the Park
10 artists in residence present a unique
A family ticket to
series of works around the museum, The Bowes Museum Visit Father Christmas,
near items or stories that influenced receive a gift and enjoy a Christmas trail,
For a chance to win a family crafts and story time. For all ages.
their creation. Normal museum ticket, simply tell us: On what dates
admission prices apply. £10.50 per child, booking essential.
does The Bowes Museum Christmas
Market take place?
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark
See page 2 for details of how to enter.
01833 690 606 03000 262 899
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