Latest from the village
U13 Disco (07.05.08)
Yesterdays local election Results Congratulations
to Labour (02.05.08)
BLAKEY,
Jan : The Labour Party Candidate : 867 Elected
BURRISS, Rhys : Local Conservatives : 311
HAGUE, Patrick : Local Conservatives : 316
LLOYD, Katherine Adele : British National Party : 142
RIDLEY, Martin Thomas : Independent : 177
ROBINSON, Maggie : Independent : 267
WALKER, Adam Joseph : Liberal Democrats : 507
WILLIAMS,
Mac : The Labour Party Candidate :963 Elected
WYNN, Robert William : Liberal Democrats : 536
Number of seats: 2 Electorate:
Have you voted (01.05.08)
Local councilors will be at Meadowfield tonight where
votes
will be counted. Local girl Jan Blakey (labour) and local builder
Martin Ridley (Independent) are two of the favorites, in our recent poll
on the site it was the Liberal Party who were favorites nationally but
who will it be locally?
Happy St George's Day (23.04.08)
Work starts (21.04.08)
Workmen have moved in to start the construction of
the new church.
Remember this (17.04.08)
Was it really only last June since the demolition
of the church?
The answer is yes - this is one of the pictures we
showed on the web site of the demolition.
Now the good News
Work begins on the New Church on Monday April 21st
and is expected to take 16 weeks to complete.
Bowburnet would like to congratulate all involved
with their fund raising efforts to get the replacement church started
in less than 12 months since the demolition of the old one!!
Well done all
Fancy going shopping? (14.04.08)
To help raise funds, the 3 streets project is
organising a shopping trip to Leeds, including the markets.
This will take place on Saturday 24th May. leaving from Bowburn
Community Centre.
Tickets are £12 each. Anyone interested
contact 3 streets via the Community Centre
Popular Disco Returns (26.03.08)
Coming to a Community Centre near you! (26.03.08)
Community Information (26.03.08)
Do you know anyone who could benefit from a day
out? then see the information below.
Try your hand at Judo! (26.03.08)
Did you know that Bowburn had a Judo Club?
Well it does and they meet on Tuesday nights at the Community Centre
New Members are welcome & Parents are
welcome to attend
The times & sessions are:
Juniors 1st Class 6:00pm to 7:00pm
boys & girls aged 7yrs to 11yrs
cost £2.50p
Juniors 2nd Class 7:00pm to 8:00pm
boys & girls aged 12yrs to 15yrs
cost £2.50p
Tuition is by a Senior Coach of the British Judo
Association who holds a Black Belt 3rd Dan
For more information please call 0191 3770571 or
07732638150 and 0191 3773319
Local football team needs urgent help as meeting
aproaches(10.03.08)
The Bowburn Crowtrees football team who play in the Durham and District
Sunday Morning League are set to have talks this Sunday 1pm to discus
there future .
Bowburn have had football teams since a reported 1908 100 years
although this is still to be confirmed ,The local team have struggled
this season for players and have had a large number from outside of the
village to keep the club running.
Bowburn Crowtrees fact will discuss on Sunday whether or not the club
will
continue, ever increasing costs of over £400 / season for the
field and other costs including strips and referee bills have been paid
but the club has presently no sponsor .The committee is also looking
for members to help out selling the likes of domino cards and busters .
The main problem this year has not been money although a sponsor would
help, but players ,there just does not seem to be the local lads coming
through, and although the youth teams should help in a few years as the
teams increase it is the present team who are struggling.
If anyone is interested for next season either by playing
sponsoring or just helping out then please email the club at
BOWBURNCROWTREESFC@AOL.COM as soon as possible, we would like to wish
the team all the best and hope something can be sorted on Sunday.
Has our village been robbed ? (10.03.08)
Some local people have been commenting on the
amount of
money that has been taken from the village to help pay for the New
Durham Swimming pool ,if the figures are correct then some people are
saying that over 11 million has been took to help the ever rising costs
of the new pool if this is correct then surely the people of Bowburn
should have been told of this .If anyone knows whether this is true or
false then please email us at BOWBURNNEWS@AOL.COM so we can let
everyone know the truth.
Severe week-end winds (01.03.08)
The recent winds took down some telephone cables
yesterday. Cables in Prince Charles Avenue were blown from their
telegraph poles and local police had to perform 'tidy up' work
New Co-op Opens (01.03.08)
This week saw the re-opening of the local
Co-operative store after renovation.
Pupils from the local school were chosen to open the store
Award for Bowburn Youth Football (23.02.08)
On
31st January 2008 Bowburn Youth were awarded FA charter Standard
Community Club Status by the Football Association, this is the highest
award a Club can receive and Bowburn Youth FC are the first Club in the
City of Durham to receive it.
Being a Community Club involves having teams for Mini-Soccer, youth and
adults, being involved with local schools and having a Five Year
Development Plan for the Club to follow.
A Community club must provide football for everyone including disabled
players and next Season the Club will have 15 Teams with ages ranging
from 5 years to 40+.
A Bowburn Youth Official told bowburn.net, 
"If things go to plan, a modified Five Year Development Plan will be
used to secure funds from the Football Foundation to allow Bowburn
Youth to deliver it's Five Year Plan. Every week we are attracting new
players and next Season should see Club membership numbers rise to over
230.
We have great plans for the future including the introduction of
Bowburn Football Club which will have an Adults and U18's team which
will play on Saturdays and be feeder teams for our youth players, our
Five Year Plan caters for players that are not even born yet and we are
looking ahead to the future, this includes Bowburn Football Club
playing in the Football Conference League in years to come.
A lot of hard work has gone into gaining Community Club Status and now
hopefully the children of Bowburn and surrounding areas can experience
Football at a different level."
Bowburn Football Club Gets Community Club Status
(22.02.08)
The village Youth football club has received
Community
club status one of the highest awards available more details on this to
follow in the next day or so watch this space for more details
Not to be missed!! (20.02.08)
Local girl Brenda Collins will be performing at
the Community Centre with proceeds going to the Banner Group to help
with associated costs of attending the Big Meeting.
Guaranteed to be a good night!!
Games called off as expected (17.02.08)
With the hard frost last night both Bowburn senior
teams
football matches were called off Bowburn Hare and Greyhounds home game
due to the frost and Bowburn W.M.C. match at Washington was also called
of due to the referee not turning up. Both games are to be rearranged .
Village set for cold night(16.02.08)
News is tonight will be a very cold night tonight
with
temperatures about -6c expected this will cause problems on the road on
Sunday morning with Black Ice been the problem so please drive
carefully
.
Under 13's Disco (12.02.08)
Well, you would have to wait 4yrs to have this
disco on the same date again :-)
Quiz Nite (27.01.08)
in aid of: The Str3ets - unadopted roads project
Friday Night is Quiz Night at Bowburn Club!
Please come along on 1 February starting at 7.30pm.
Come and beat the Quiz Master.
Refreshments will be served to stimulate your
brain power!
Cooperage set to re-open(23.01.08)
News is coming in today that the Cooperage pub is
set to re-open again as a public house not as flats as first thought.
Crash on Main Street (11.01.08)
There was a crash on the main road tonight just
outside
the library after a car coming down from the post office suddenly
pulled over to park next to the methodist church.
This caused one car coming the other way to swerve
and
break suddenly luckily missing the car which had pulled in but a car
following hit his breaks to late going into the back of him .
There was a slight tailback as cars were coming
through
the village dead on five oclock it is thought no-one was badly injured
in the accident.
HAPPY NEW YEAR (01.01.08)
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT THE WEBSITE
Bowburns Concert Party (16.12.07)
Remember the Saints rock group we reported
earlier? Well, Alan Clarke, a member of that group has kindly sent us a
photo to include on the web site.
So, the name is quite easy but can anyone name who
is in the picture?
Drop us an email if you know anyone
Thank you Alan for donating the picture
Black Ice (12.12.07)
Once again please beware of the roads and drive
carefully reports are coming in that a car and lorry have crashed this
morning with possible fatalaties as the helicopter was brought in to
take people to hospital on the motorway
Its That time of Year (09.12.07)
As most people celebrate the time of the year some
people think of it as a good oppurtunitty to steal from others.Recently
a van was broken into and goods stolen .The message is enjoy Christmas
but always be on the look out
Hare & Greyound Tonight (30.11.07)
SPECIAL ACT
The Hare and Greyhound tonight (Friday) present a
super
guitar vocalist back by popular demand Mr Grahame Russell everbody is
welcome .Watch this space for more information on whats on .
Ideal Xmas present! (26.11.07)
Once again, the local History Society have put
together a calendar for 2008 featuring photographs of Bowburn.
An ideal gift for friends
& family, it is available from the following outlets at a price
of £3.00
- Andersons Bakers
- Jet Filling Station
- Community Centre (am weekdays & some
evenings)
- Atkinson's Newsagents
- Scarr's Newsagents
- Bowburn Surgery
- Bowburn Chemists
- Bowburn Post Office
Church needs you! (18.11.07)
To aid further funding for the church a
questionnaire needs to be completed by residents of the village This is
where you can all can help by downloading and filling in the
questionnaire below. Please download it, fill it in and drop it off at
one of the collection points advised on the form.
You can mail your answers to questions to: gibbrobin@aol.com
Thank you in advance for your help
click here to
download questionnaire
Preview of New Church Plans (18.11.07)
Want a sneak Preview of the new Church Plans?,
then pop along to the church web site and have a look:
www.christtheking.bowburn.net
New addition to the village (17.11.07)
Did you spot it? or did you drive past without
noticing?
The memorial of an old mining tub was erected opposite the war memorial.
ROK stars wanted! (16.11.07)
Do you get the Northern Echo?
Do you know someone else that does?
Then please save the ROK coupons from the latest
issues so we can try to get a makeover for the Community Centre.
This is what they look like.
Recently, as a promotional event to win a free makeover, the Northern
Echo has been publishing these tokens from 10th November and will
publish every day until 28th November. Please cut them out &
save them.
Drop them off at the Community Centre or if you
are less mobile - let us know where we can collect them
Thank You
Enjoy Music & Dance? (16.11.07)
Well, do you enjoy music, dancing and a good night
out? Then come along to the Bush BIG Band Dance Event
When - Friday 7 December
Where - Bowburn Community Centre
Time - Doors open 7pm Band starts 8pm
Cost - £7.50 Including Buffet
Contact - Community Centre 377 0571 OR 377 0653
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
(11.11.07)
The Remembrance Service took place at the village
memorial this morning with the banner and representatives of local
organisations in attendance.
It's Panto Time (10.11.07)
It's Panto time in the village Community Centre
FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER
at 7 PM
Adults-£3.50
Children-£2.50
“Magic
beans” for children
Refresments,Tombola &
Christmas Raffle
Tickets now on sale
at the centre.Tel 0191 3770571
(a m weekdays,some evenings)
also at the door on the night,
but to be sure of your seat book in advance
Bush Big Band is Back! (10.11.07)
"Bush BIG Band Dance Night"
Do you enjoy big band music, dancing, and a good
night out?
Then the 7 December is for you. Once again the
Bowburn & Parkhill Community Partnership is hosting and part
funding the Bush Big Band Dance Night.
If you were there last year you will remember what
a great night it was. If you weren't then come along and see/hear for
yourself.
Tickets are £7.50 including a buffet
supper.
Doors open 7.00pm Band starts 8.00pm
Tickets available from Bowburn Community
Centre or by telephoning 0191 377 0571 or 0191 377 0653
Xmas Fayre(10.11.07)
Coming Soon
This is a recent letter from Daphne Wallace From
the Inner Wheel Club of Durham regarding a future event.
Bowburn Community Centre on Friday, 30th November
-
10.00 to 12.00 noon.
Billed as a 'Christmas Fayre' there will be a T0MOBOLA, several stalls
including cakes, used books, toys, children's clothes, hand made cards,
bric a brac etc. - plus coffee or tea and biscuits for 50p. Entrance
free
All proceeds go to our charity account - we support several but mine,
as president for this year, is the NSPCC. We had a
similar
event in the summer and even though attendance was not what we had
hoped - it was a lovely sunny day! - we still managed to raise almost
£700 so hope to improve on that this time around.
Thanks
Daphne Wallace
Inner Wheel Club of Durham
Please give your support any other events coming
soon email us at bowburnnews@aol.com
Did you guess right? (28.10.07)
The bands name is 'The Saints'
Here is an extract from an email I recently received from one of the
bands members, Charlie Pragnall, who is now living in Australia.
"We were
formed in about 1956 at Bowburn Boys Club which was then held in the
Institute (The Tute as it was known) and played many local halls and
pubs.
In the
photograph from left to right, I am on the far left, the washboard
player was Ronnie Mould who is still in the Bowburn area, the young man
on the tea chest/ double bass is Billy Edwards from Durham, and then in
the centre is Alan Clarke the leader and main singer of the group and
who was very well know for his musical presentations at the Bowbelles
concerts, the seated guitar player we cannot identify but the guitarist
on the far right is Les Hare from an old Bowburn family. Alan and I
regularly write to each other and he is now retired and living in
Nuneaton, Warwickshire after a distinguished career as a music teacher
and examiner. Alan and his parents used to live in Oxford Road Bowburn.
We also
played regularly at Siemens Night Club in Spennymoor and were twice
invited to play on the Carole Levis Discoveries shows at Sunderland and
Newcastle Empires."
I later received
a mail from another Group member, Alan Clarke, giving me some
additional information .......
"Incidentally, Charlie forgot to tell you that the compere of our
appearance at the Newcastle Empire was none other than the celebrated
Jackie Collins-yes, the authoress and sister of Joan Collins. Imagine
Bowburn lads of around 18 chatting to her in the wings? - what a
thought!"
Hopefully a few
more pictures and thoughts to come from far and wide!
Bowburn's answer to the Beatles! (25.10.07)
Anyone remember this group?
This was recently sent to bowburnet via email from
an ex-villager, now living in Australia.
We'll leave you to guess for a few days
What was the name of the group?
Can you name anyone?
Let us know, send me a mail
Changes and a new event (12.10.07)
The three streets initiative are still holding
Bingo events every week although the venue has now changed
Bingo is now every Thursday at 7.00pm in the Oak
Tree so please go along and support them.
They are also holding Race Night in the Hare
& Greyhound on Friday November 2nd at 8.00pm
All are welcome
Fish Shop and Newsagents up FOR SALE(10.10.07)
The local Fish Shop and Newsagents in Romaine
square
near the Hare and Greyhound pub have both gone up for sale recently.
With both properties having a main road position and the fish shop
being the only one in the
ever increasing village both shops should be doing well and could be
good investments for the future.
More set to be Laid of at Local Firm ?(09.10.07)
Local firm PSI GLOBAL LTD has announced to its
workforce that more people will be laid off. The filter manufacturer
firm whose headquarters are on the South Industrial Estate have already
laid
some people off this year. It's workforce at one time was over 100
people but
reports of lack of orders seem to be the problem although this has not
been officially announced.
Crash Leaves Motorway Blocked(07.10.07)
The Motorway was left blocked recently between
Bowburn
and Carville after approx 9 vehicles were involved in a collision after
apparently a car went into the back of a broken down vehicle early on
in rush hour traffic
Hare & Greyhound f.c Win Away(08.10.07)
With manager Gary Parle away Warren Rummney
picked the
team and they comfortably won 5-0 away at Chilton Lodge in the league
the Greyhound are at home this Sunday with a 10.30am k.o.
Has the village improved(01.10.07)
Over the last year or so a large amount of money
has
been spent on the village with local clubs and groups also benefiting
but has the village seen an improvement and what else can we improve ?
Email us at bowburnnews@aol.com or write it in the forum and lets get
as many views as possible.
Man Wins £15000 (29.09.07)
AN ex Bowburn man won £15000 recently
after buying a scratch card from the local post office. The man was
apparently going to Blackpool on the bus and though he would buy a
scratch card while he was waiting.
Bowburn Crowtrees At Home (29.09.07)
Bowburn Crowtrees FC are at home this Sunday to
Hilda
Park with a 10.30am K.O. Bowburn have started of badly with new players
still settling in.
Ex Player Gary Hutchinson is also back and has
started
to help pick the team but he wants to get players fit and back from
injury quickly as he knows it is a struggle and even even had to play
himself recently Gary is also looking for New Players so anyone
interested please email him on crowtreesfc@aol.com The club are also
looking for a sponsor to help with the ongoing costs. Good
Luck to the club for the season and all Bowburn teams from Your village
website .
Road Closed (25.09.07)
the Motorway from Bowburn to Durham was closed
for a few hours after a crash on the northbound side was been removed.
Road Closed (24.09.07)
Please note that the road from Bowburn to Sherburn
is now closed for 14 weeks while the new link road from Bowburn to
Wheatley Hill is now been built.
ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER (24.09.07)
The recent cold spell in the village asks the
question are we ready for the winter ?Have you filled up the car with
antifreeze?Have you done them last jobs in the garden ready for the
winter have you any tips for us then email us at bowburnnews@aol.com or
even better put them on the forum .
A request from a villager (14.09.07)
Would the owner of a large, brown, 'Great Dane'
type dog please call at The Community Centre and pick up some doggy
bags so that he may clean up after his own dog.
If anyone knows where this 'dog' lives, please
pass on the address as unfortunately, today between 12:00 and 1:00 he
left a rather large deposit on the main footpath in Prince Charles
Avenue. (the route children take from school!!!) We would like to
return his lost property!!!
We may or may not decide to publish the photo
Have your say!! (11.09.07)
2 meetings will take place in the Community Centre
on Wednesday 12th September!! Yes it's short notice but we have just
found out.
Here is a copy of the poster for the meetings
This is all about open spaces in our Village (and
surrounding villages) Make your views heard if you can attend.
Please pass on this information to anyone you can
Every picture tells a story :-)
(30.08.07)
Three Streets Events (29.08.07)
The Three Streets unadopted road project are
organising the following events to raise funds:
Saturday 15th September: DVD
& Book Sale in the forecourt of the Community Centre from 10:00
to 12:00
Thursday 20th September: Bingo
in the Community Centre (to be held every Thursday)
Book Sale next week (26.08.07)
The Church are holding a 2nd hand book sale next
Saturday (1st September).
Get along to the vicarage between 10:00am & 1:00pm for bargain
books with prices ranging from .50p to £2.00
Activities @ Community Association (08.08.07)
September 4th sees the start of Judo classes at
Bowburn Community Centre
2 age groups of Juniors will be catered for and
Parents are welcome to attend also.
Juniors First Class: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Boys and Girls aged 7yrs to 11 yrs
Juniors Second Class: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Boys and Girls aged 12yrs to 15yrs
Courses will be under supervision of a 3rd Dan
Black Belt and Senior Coach of the British Judo Association.
For further information contact the Community
Centre
Want to see how Bowburn has changed? (07.08.07)
Then get along to the Community Centre on Tuesday
14th August at 7:00pm where tehre will be a slideshow by a local
photographer of Bowburn, Durham & surrounding ares through teh
last four decades.
minimum donation for entry of 50p
presented by the Local History Society
Garage Table Top sale (01.08.07)
The 'Three Street' unadopted road project are holding a Garage/Table
Top sale in the forecourt of the Community Centre on Saturday 11th
August from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
Go along and grab a bargain !
Family Fun Day (25.07.07)
There will be a big Family Fun Day on Tuesday 7th
August 2007, at Bowburn Community Centre, from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Attractions include:
• Wall Climbing
• Henna Painting
• African dance
• Chinese dance
• Music &
stories
• Arts &
Crafts
• Face painting
• Calligraphy
• Games
• Health &
safety awareness
• Information stalls
• And much more
Don't Miss it!!
More Banner pics (22.07.07)
Specially for Paul in Wales, and everyone else,
there are some more banner photos in the Gallery section.
Anyone else with good photos? drop me a line and
we will arrange to add them to the web site.
click the picture above to go straight to
Photo Album
Down came the rain! (18.07.07)
Well, it certainly rained!
Fire engines were called to deal with Floods at the Community centre -
below is a picture of Prince Charles Avenue taken during the storm.
Big Meeting time again (14.07.07)
That time of year again and hopefully the weather
will hold.
This year is expecting the most Banners parading through Durham since
the 1950's. Certainly a sight not to miss.
The Village Banner was paraded proudly through the
village before going on to Durham.
Here it is coming up Bede Terrace.
Beautiful Parish Competition (23.06.07)
The local competition closes this week so if you
want to enter, download the form, fill it in and get your entry to the
Community Centre by Friday 29th June.
Click Here to
download form
Latest Quiz results (23.06.07)
Here are the winners of the Connecting Words Quiz.
1st: J Lister, Bowburn
2nd: M Minto, Durham
3rd: K Hill, Durham
Look out for the next quiz in the middle of July.
and he must be watching! (17.06.07)
The remaining stone has turned up!
Thanks to an alert individual who spotted it in
some bushes - called the church warden and arranged to pick it up and
return it.
You know who you are - and thank you!
God works in mysterious ways ! (13.06.07)
A further message from the church:
"Grateful thanks to the gentleman in
Prince Charles Avenue who, noticing the safety fencing around the
church had been opened and a dated down comer stone had been
taken, removed the other one and phoned the churchwarden for it to be
collected. It was retrieved today (Wednesday). Once again, thank you to
that gentleman.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of
the other one, we would like it back as it was our intention to donate
it to our local history group."
Now isn't that heartening!
All that is needed now is for the remaining one to be returned!
Every Picture tells a story (12.06.07)
Well, we said it could be your last view of the
church yesterday and........... it sure was!
For some it was an eyesore, for some it was loved!
Whatever your opinions it was a Bowburn landmark
and holds special memories for lots of villagers.
Below is a picture trail of the demolition today
Pictures courtesy of Edwin Kelly
Last View (11.06.07)
This could be the last view you get of the Church
as it is.
Demolition started a few weeks ago and has been
slow due to the amount of asbestos to be removed.
However - the roof and remaining structure will be
coming down over the next few days.
Bookies Open for business (11.06.07)
The bookies has been open for business over a week
now and has at least smartened up part of the Co-op building.
Football Team Hoping for Success (10.06.07)
After last seasons disappointment of finishing
4th from bottom. only 1 place above local rivals Bowburn Cooperage,
Bowburn Crowtrees have not only changed secretary, with Gary Hutchinson
stepping down, but have also changed Manager.
David Foster has taken over from John Rowe and has already had a number
of enquiries from different players wanting to join. At a meeting only
last week, in which the club looked like folding, it was decided to
carry
on, a new committee was formed and David was appointed manager.
David is hoping to take the club to the next level and is also chasing
some players of his own. David said "with
the news of the field being
improved we would like a team to match, as well as local lads
it is fair
to say we need to bring in a few new faces. The village has two teams
but last season some lads were just not turning up, I am hoping to get
a
squad together than can go places and if that means bringing players in
then I will do, obviously I would like them in before our first
training session, which is the 1st of July, but if I have to wait I
will. If any players would like to join up send an email to
crowtreesfc@aol.com and leave a contact name and number and I
will get in touch ."
If anyone is interested in sponsoring the team in any way at all you
can also contact the same email address.
A message from the Church (08.06.07)
"As the church is being demolished certain
things are to be retained for historic purposes. On the list
were the 'down comer' dating stones. These were removed and placed on
the ground by the demolition team on Thursday night and left behind
the fences to be moved the next morning for safe
keeping. Someone must have thought they were
not wanted and took them through the night
Would that person or persons please give them
back. If you leave them by the front gates behind the fencing we can
then put them away until the new build is completed.
Thank you"
So - if you are responsible, or know who is
responsible - please return the stones. They are of no use to anyone
else and will hopefully form an historic part of the new Church
Goodbye 'Christ the King' (25.05.07)
Work has started on the demolition of Christ the
King Church. Workmen have moved in this week to start the demolition
process.
The church was built in the 1960's at a cost of
less than £1,000
The design of the church was certainly different
and both loved and hated by village residents. However, I think all
will miss it.
New Village Book Available (16.05.07)
The village History Society have produced a book
containing pictures and stories documenting some of the History of the
village.
'Memories of Bowburn' is for sale at
£5.00 per copy and is available from the Village History
Group.
The Group meets every 3rd Thursday at the
Community Centre.
It will make a great keepsake!
Feeling Quizzical? (13.05.07)
Do you like the challenge of a quiz?
The Bowburn & Parkhill Community
Partnership organise regular quizzes during the year.
The Partnership is a voluntary group working on
behalf of the village, but it does have to raise funds to cover its
running costs.
Each quiz costs £1 and you could win up
to £25.
If you would like to sell 5 quizzes you could win
£5 if you sell the winning entry.
The latest quiz is called "Connecting Words" and
is available from Janet Blackburn on 377 0653.
Results are notified at Village Meetings and will
also be published on the web site
Community Partnership AGM & Meeting
(12.05.07)
The next meeting for the Village Community
Partnership is this coming Tuesday (15th May) and will be preceded by
the AGM.
Annual General Meeting: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Partnership Meeting: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
St. Georges Day Parade (22.04.07)
Tomorrow, April 23rd is St Georges Day and to
celebrate it in the village the children from the Junior School will be
walking through the streets from the School to the Community Centre.
Council Approves Recreation Area (20.04.07)
Good news for the village is that the Council
Cabinet recently approved the plans for the development of the
Recreation Field Area in the village. This means that it will now go
before the Planning board in the next few months.
Congratulations and thanks have to go to the
villagers who formed the PARC group They are the ones who have been
working hard on
this. Well
done!
What's behind the shutters? (20.04.07)
Ever wondered
what was behind the shutters of the proposed new bookies in the Co-op
building? Well wonder no more!
Here is a picture of the shutters raised.
Look who's back! (20.04.07)
The speed pole made a return visit to the village
this week after a vacation around other villages in the county.
If you spot it on your travels - let us know where
it goes!
Community Centre & Youth Club (19.04.07)
Well, despite writing about it on here last month
(21st March) and a leaflet going to every householder, the recent
consultation event regarding the future for Bowburn Community Centre
and the Youth Club was only attended by around 70 people (out of a
population of approx 3,500)
The numbers attending the consultation event on
28th March were disappointing but some questionnaires have been filled
in since then and more can still be. The option plans (of one
or two buildings) are still on display at the Community Centre, as are
spare copies of the questionnaire.
A decision has to be made within the next few days, both by the
Community Association and the Youth Club, on whether to apply for Big
Lottery Community Buildings Fund funding and, if so, with what option.
Opinion as described by those who've filled in the questionnaire so far
has been predominantly for refurbishing both existing
buildings. The ultimate decisions must be with the charity
trustees of both organisations.
However those decisions have to be based on
judgements about:
(a) what would best serve the needs of the whole
community (hence the request for views in the consultation exercise)
and
(b) what levels of funding can realistically be
expected. (Unfortunately, these two things don't necessarily
point in the same direction!)
So if you don't make your feelings known - don't
complain! Get along to the Community Association and fill in a form.
Increased Police Presence (18.04.07)
Well, it was only mentioned at the meeting last
night but it has happened, and been noticed, already.
Two Police Officers made a very visible presence today walking around
the village for most of the day, and people have commented on the fact.
This is exactly what the villagers want to see,
but we need this presence on an evening also.
Let us know on the forum or via mail if you are aware of the increased
presence as we would like to report back at the next Village Meeting.
Tail-upon-end Housing Plan changes (18.04.07)
We have been informed of changes to the plans for
the Tail upon End Lane development and have looked at the council
planning site for details of changes. Main changes are shown in the
picture below (marked by red arrow).
What is currently an access road to the field from
Robert Terrace will now become 2 further houses!
The Full Planning application can be viewed on the
Council site
HERE
Visit the site, have a look at the plans and leave
any comments or objections online.
Village Partnership Meeting (17.04.07)
Tonight was the April meeting of the Bowburn
& Parkhill Community Partnership which was attended by more
people than normal!
Local Police always attend the meeting to give a report and answer
questions. Needless to say there were a lot of questions tonight
regarding recent and ongoing disturbances in the village.
The basic outcome is that the Police will be
holding meetings over the coming months with various officials from
Local Organisations to discuss the current situation. Inspector Dodds
has said that there will be increased Police presence in the village,
extra patrols and a form of 'Street Safe' initiative will be
implemented.
The Police have asked for the villagers to be
vigilant and help them by reporting any incidents using the 0845 60 60
365 telephone number. Only use the 999 number in case of
emergency.
By reporting incidents you will help the Police & the village,
to build up it's case for action.
The Police have promised support for the Youth
Football team in any meetings with FA or League Officials to help bring
back the teams to the village.
So, this month, please be vigilant, report any
offences you see and lets see if increased Police action is working.
Letter to Bowburn Youth Football (15.04.07)
As posted earlier, see below for a copy of the
letter sent to Bowburn Youth Football
Apologies for the quality of scan but it is
readable.
Note
This letter was given to us for publication on the web site by an
Official of Bowburn Youth FC
Date Change! (15.04.07)
The award-winning Fishburn Band has been booked
again to play for the Banner Group in Bowburn Community Centre.
The date was originally going to be 27th April but has been
changed to Friday 4th May.
The reason for the date change is that a certain
local football team's match will be televised that night, and, as they
are looking to win promotion to the Premiership it was deemed likely
that attendance at the concert could suffer.
This Championship class band proved a
great success last year when they played a popular
programme in Bowburn.
During the interval, a special edition of the score of “The
Bowburn March” – composed by Ray Farr, specially to
mark last year’s centenary celebrations – will be
presented to representatives of Bowburn Junior School.
It is hoped that, in years to come, children at the school who are
learning to play brass instruments will be able to play this rousing
number, or join in when it is played by an adult band. (Who
knows – might Bowburn one day have its own brass band?)
Tickets for the concert are now on sale at £4 Adults,
£2 Bairns and £3 Concessions. Available from the
Community Centre or by ’phoning 0191-377-1491 or 377-0553.
Doors and bar open at 7.00pm. Concert starts at 7.30pm.
The Banner Group would like to express thanks to all concerned, to the
Band itself, to Carrie and others at the Community Centre, for making
it possible to change the date of the concert.
Keep Britain
Bowburn Tidy - not! (15.04.07)
Just in case you haven't been to the Park/Football
field area lately we thought we would let you see how it looks.
Maybe we should make this a quiz and spot how many
Crimes took place!
The children playing probably think this is normal!
Do we need a recycling bin in the park?
this wasn't the only empty bottle!
and this isn't the only broken one!
no comment!
one of the tidier areas!
and of course there's no fun without driving a car
round the pitch and damaging it!
Football goes on despite the mess! (15.04.07)
Despite the damage to the pitch area and the mess,
The Cooperage local Football team had a home fixture today.
Club Officials and spectators we spoke with were
enraged by the mess and damage to the pitch area and also expressed
their support for the Youth Teams.
Following 2 pictures show goalmouth action from a
Cooperage corner.
Cooperage were leading 1 - 0 when we left.
Youth Football Update (15.04.07)
We have been given a copy of a letter sent from
The Youth Football League to the Officials of Bowburn Youth Football
declaring that the facilities at Bowburn are unsafe for youngsters to
play and arrangements must be made to play matches elsewhere.
Note
A copy of this letter will be posted here later today
Remember this (15.04.07)
We showed you this picture some time ago
Well, the person who took this sent us in a
picture he took recently of the same area
Guess the street (13.04.07)
I suppose this was Bowburn Regeneration a
Generation ago !
A picture kindly sent into us by an ex villager of
her mother washing the newly purchased car.
But where in Bowburn is it?
Post your answers on the forum!
More Youth Football News (12.04.07)
We have just heard that the proposed development
of the Football Area in the village has been cancelled due to the teams
having to move out of the village to train and play their Football.
This is a direct result of the incident reported below.
So a groundbreaking development which was planned
for the village, backed by the Football Association, now has to be
shelved!
What a sad loss for the Village and more so for
our young Footballers.
Bowburn Junior Footballers forced to Quit
Village! (12.04.07)
Due to an incident involving local Teenagers which
took place while a Bowburn Youth Football match was in progress the
Bowburn Youth Team may be forced to stop training and playing their
football in the village.
Officials of the Club could be asked to face an FA
inquiry as a result of a complaint made to the FA by the visiting team.
For more details on this - visit the forum and
watch this space!
Police Contacts (12.04.07)
In light of recent incidents in the village we
have been requested to publish the contact number for Police and
explain the contact process.
We have shown it alongside each index page for some time now but here
it is all big and bold.
So what is the difference between this number and
999?
Well, here is an explanation of which one to call
and when (courtesy of Durham Police Web Site)
Callers should only dial 999 when:
The Force has recently introduced a
single non-emergency number, which will direct calls to a
Communications Centre. This non-emergency number is 0845 60 60 365.
So now you know!
Please be aware that this number is also
advertised for all General Enquiries, so if you look at the 3rd and 4th
criteria on the list above you are well within your rights to call 999
to report any disturbances when "Offenders are nearby" or "A crime is
in the process of being committed."
Postless! (03.04.07)
Can you spot what's missing?
Well, there was a red box on this post (no pun
intended) yesterday!
This was the scene this morning, no red box on the post in Prince
Charles Avenue (in between Church and Oak Tree)
Dates for your Diary (01.04.07)
Saturday 12th May
Yesterday Belongs to You, Local History Fair, County Hall
Saturday 19th May
Christ the King Church Spring Fair, Community Centre
Friday 27th April
Fishburn Band concert (Banner Group), Community Centre
Friday 13th July
Shepherd Building Group Brass Band concert (Banner Group), Community
Centre
Saturday 14th July
Durham Miners Gala Day
Another view to Recognise! (01.04.07)
Again, another picture set in to us of snow in the
village (taken last year)
A nice village snow scene that will never be seen
again.
Here it is today!
Picture is taken from a slightly different position but the lamp post
you see is the same one in both photographs
What a way to spend a Saturday Afternoon!
(01.04.07)
This picture was emailed in to us with a
request for it to be published on the site - well here it is.
As you can see by the timestamp it was taken yesterday afternoon
Note: We have blurred this
whole picture due to a 'rumour' that a parent of one individual in the
picture objects because their child is 18!
We apologise to the person who sent in the picture that we can not use
it. Maybe the Northern Echo will
Isn't it time our 30+% increase in Police taxes
went towards stopping this?
Have your say in the forum!
Link Road Final Approval (31.03.07)
After a seven-year delay, work
on the £11.45m link road to the South of the village, will
begin in May.
In an statement yesterday,
Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced that the Government had
provided £10.5m towards the road linking the A1(M) to the A19
in County Durham.
The link was first proposed in
Durham County Council's local transport plan in 2000.
The project was delayed when a proposal for an opencast mine was
submitted along the route, forcing a public inquiry.
The opencast plan was rejected,
but the resulting delay has seen costs for the road spiral by a further
£5m.
In February, the County Council
granted conditional approval for the A688 Wheatley Hill to Bowburn
link.
And yesterday, the Government
agreed to provide the lion's share of the £11.45m budget,
with the balance being funded by the county council.
Red Line below shows the proposed New Road, along
with 2 new roundabouts adn upgraded work to existing roads.
Note: This is not an accurate plan of
the proposed route
Did You remember? (25.03.07)
To put your clocks forward last night (or this
morning). Today is the start of our beloved British Summertime.
As promised a few days ago here is a picture of
the daffodils planted by the schoolchildren.
Recognise this view? (21.03.07)
Yes, it's the field behind Robert Terrace and
alongside Tail-upon-end Lane (shown below in an aerial view)
Well, there is a proposal for a development of 79
further new houses on this site. (see plan below)
These will be a mixture of 2, 3 & 4
bedroom houses for sale.
Plan courtesy of Bowburn Interchange
At this stage we have to stress that this is a
'suggested' proposal for housing subject to local acceptance and
planning approval at local and National level as this would have to
enforce a 'change of use' from what is currently scheduled as a
'recreation area'
Full details of this will be in your next issue of
Bowburn Interchange due to arrive through your doors very soon.
The Notice board gives details of contacts where
you can leave your views or email the web site and we will pass your
concerns on.
Community Centre & D J Evans Youth Club
(21.03.07)
The Community Centre and Youth Club are both
buildings which are in need of Major Refurbishment - and as ever there
are differing views how to go forward.
Demolish the existing buildings and build new,
purpose built premises or Refurbish to an acceptable standard
Your thoughts and feelings on this subject are
very important to the village and you are invited to attend a
Consultation Event on Wednesday 28th March between 3.00pm and 8.00pm at
Bowburn Community Centre. Here you can see full details of this
proposal.
You should also receive a 'flyer' through your letterbox with details
of this event.
It is important!
If you feel strongly about it - go along and voice
your opinion!
Don't wait until it is too late!
Are your children budding Footballers? (21.03.07)
Bowburn Youth Football Club are
proud to announce they are holding their 1st Holiday Football Camp over
the Easter Period.
The organising team promise 4
days of Fun, Football, Team-building & trophies!
This event will take place over 4 days from Monday 2nd April to
Thursday 5th April and from 10.00am to 3.00pm each day.
The venue for the event is Bowburn Football Ground
The event is for Under 8's,
U9's, U10's and U11's and is open for both boys and girls.
The cost will be
£34.00 for the 4 days with places being limited you are
advised to telephone and book your place.
Contact: 0191 377 9866 for
further details and to book your place.
Daffodils in the Snow (21.03.07)
Remember the school children planting the
daffodils in Prince Charles Avenue ?
Well, they are finally blooming despite the
temporary snow.
The coming weeks should see them all in bloom.
Check back for more pictures later.
Where's Your Cheapest Fuel? (28.02.07)
Unleaded
| |
Name |
City |
How Far |
Price |
Updated |
 |
Tesco Durham Extra |
Durham |
2.85 miles |
85.9p |
27-02-2007 |
 |
Shell Durham |
Durham |
3.84 miles |
85.9p |
27-02-2007 |
 |
Bell Hill Service Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
5.22 miles |
85.9p |
27-02-2007 |
 |
Asda Spennymoor |
Spennymoor |
5.6 miles |
85.9p |
24-02-2007 |
| |
Snippersgate Filling Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
8.18 miles |
85.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Burnmoor Filling Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
8.34 miles |
85.9p |
24-02-2007 |
| |
Tesco Newton Aycliffe |
Newton Aycliffe |
8.6 miles |
85.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Binchester Service Station |
Bishop Auckland |
8.82 miles |
86p |
27-02-2007 |
 |
Bowburn Filling Station |
Durham |
0.58 miles |
86.9p |
26-02-2007 |
 |
Dragonville Filling Station |
Durham |
3.13 miles |
86.9p |
27-02-2007 |
Diesel
| |
Name |
City |
How Far |
Price |
Updated |
| |
Asda Spennymoor |
Spennymoor |
5.6 miles |
88.9p |
25-02-2007 |
| |
Burnmoor Filling Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
8.34 miles |
88.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Tesco Newton Aycliffe |
Newton Aycliffe |
8.6 miles |
88.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Bowburn Filling Station |
Durham |
0.58 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Tesco Durham Extra |
Durham |
2.85 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Shell Durham |
Durham |
3.84 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Bell Hill Service Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
5.22 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Snippersgate Filling Station |
Houghton-le-spring |
8.18 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Woodham Service Station |
Newton Aycliffe |
8.46 miles |
89.9p |
27-02-2007 |
| |
Dragonville Filling Station |
Durham |
3.13 miles |
90.9p |
27-02-2007 |
Our Deepest Sympathy (14.02.07)
Our sympathy goes with the family of Ida May Clark
who died peacefully on Feb10th at her home in Margaret Court
aged 84 .
Congratulations from Canada (13.02.07)
A message for Bowburn's newest Landlord was
received by the webmaster tonight.
"Congratulations
Johnny G. on the success of your Pub, the Hare &
Greyhound.
From all your Canadian Friends, Family and Fans.
We all look forward to visiting your Pub for a FREE good old English
ale.
Love,
All
the guys from Canada, eh."
Could
be costly John!!
Addition to bowburnet (11.02.07)
Christ the
King church web site has been 'off-the-air' for some time so bowburnet
has stepped in to help with a sub domain and a new site for the church.
We'll be amending the menu links soon but for now
you can access it at:
www.christtheking.bowburn.net
More Congratulations (10.02.07)
Congratulations to Robin Millerchip who has
secured a new post at Ustinov College.
Congratulations (10.02.07)
Congratulations to Margaret and Bill Cook of
Broadmeadows who celebrate their Ruby Wedding this weekend.
The Snow Arrives (07.02.07)
The snow arrives at last but so far not as bad as
other parts of the country
The Big Match Live (31.01.07)
This Sunday sees the Bowburn W.M.C. PLAY Bowburn
Cooperage in the Durham and District Sunday Morning League k.o.1030am
everyone welcome to come and watch at our local park.
MATCH CANCELLED DUE TO FROST : TO BE
RE-ARRANGED
Our Deepest Sympathy (30.01.07)
Our sympathy goes with the family of Harry
Simpson of David Terrace who died on the 30th January 2007 aged 68years
Friends please meet for the service at Bowburn Methodist Church on
Friday Feb 2nd at 10.30am.
Name and Shame looks to become a success
(15.01.07)
The name and shame section in the forum looks as
though
it could be a success as people air there views on the village
Bowburn.net will pass all of these views on and hopefully we can get
some feedback and success.
Strong winds cause havoc again Bowburn (13.01.07)
Strong winds brought down fences and
caused havoc again last
night.
Roof tiles caused some damage in Runcy Road but
no-one was hurt
as small trees were also snapped with the high winds lorries were once
again told to take care on the A1m after a number of accidents recently
weather reports say more rain and wind is to come
so take care and onl
make journeys where necessary.
Stabbing in Bowburn (13.01.07)
News is coming in of a stabbing tonight around
7.15pm near to Marlene Avenue any more news and we will update you as
soon as possible
Cooperage Shuts Doors (07.01.07)
'One Of Bowburn,s Pubs the Cooperage has had its
doors shut for over a week now with reports of business been low due to
the success of another local the Hare and Greyound after the recent
takeover from local lad John Guarnnacio .Rumours are also high that
John would like to take over the Cooperage as well but none of this
story has yet been confirmed .If we here any news then we will let you
know.
Banner Tales (04.01.07)
'Banner Tales' is the name of the group of
enthusiasts from Greenside who got together to reproduce their village
Miners Banner.
Members from the Greenside group regularly
supported events organised by our own village banner group and in turn
have sent out an invitation to the first public appearance of their own
Banner.
This will be on
Saturday 13 January 7.30 pm in Greenside Social Club and will be
supported by a night of music from the Happy Cats (Marty Craggs, ex
Lindisfarne singer) which is a mix of folk, rock and roots and a
display of Irish dancing by a local dance school.
Tickets
for the event are £3.00. Anyone interested, drop a line to
the webmaster[at]bowburn[dot]net and we will send you the contact
details.
Miners Memorial (01.01.07)
The news pages of the Interchange section have
been updated to include a report of the dedication of the new Miners
Memorial which took place recently in the Community Centre.
Click the Interchange link at the top of this page
to visit and read the report.
The events of the day were recorded
photographically by John Attle, who we have to thank for the picture
alongside.
To see more of Johns excellent pictures of the day
click
here
Picture courtesy of John Attle (imagesbyJA)
Happy New Year (01.01.07)
2007 has arrived! a very Happy New Year from all
at bowburn.net
Recovery time (26.12.06)
Well, we hope you sincerely enjoyed your Christmas
day celebrations and imagine you are now in recovery mode for the New
Year celebrations this week-end.
At bowburnet, we hope you all had a great time and
Santa brought you everything you asked for.
As for the site, we have the same content but have
changed the 'look' of the site to make it easier for our editors to
update.
Hope you like it, and we wish you all the best for
the coming New Year
Wind causes Damage in Village (13.12.06)
As the wind got up today there was local damage as
fences blew down and signs blew over. Dustbins were rolling around and
litter was blowing up and down the streets. Weathermen predict the same
for tomorrow so be safe and keep everything locked up and if possible
stop indoors.
Your village needs you (10.12.06)
We
need some local reporters!
Do you
want to see up to date information on the web site?
Do you
want to see information from your group, event, club, class or school?
If the
answer is YES - then so do we
send
an e-mail to : webmaster[at]bowburn[dot]net
Village reporters (07.12.06)
Hopefully you noticed the picture and advert
above. We really would like to bring you more up to date news about
what is happening in the village including all groups, schools, clubs,
associations etc... but without your help we can not do that.
If you can help by sending us information and news
of what is happening in your Club, School, Class, Association or Group,
then let us know.
We would like to get regular reports and updates
for publication on the web site. If you can help out - please send an
email to:
webmaster[at]bowburn[dot]net
You don't have to update the web site yourself -
but if you would like to learn, then that is also possible.
New Indoor Play Area To Open (06.12.06)
Action Replay, a new 16,000 sq ft indoor play
centre here at Bowburn is to open on the 9th December. The unit is on
the South Industrial Estate opposite the Post Office.
The family run business would like to welcome you
for fun and adventure with its brand new purpose designed multilevel
play area with designated areas for 0-4 yrs and children up to 12 yrs.
As well as parent and toddler sessions why not
enjoy refreshments in the spacious and relaxing Cafe Diner Area .
There are also themed party rooms disco and
karaoke rooms. Membership deals are available and for the parents there
is room for more than 180 people as well as a 50" Sky TV and
pool table plus loads more.
Opening times 10am-7pm Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm Sundays.
for more information ring 0191 377 2777 .
Good luck to all from the www.bowburn.net team
Congratulations (30.11.06)
Congratulations to Gary and Pamela Hutchinson on the Christening of
their daughter Skye Kelsey.
Congratulations (30.11.06)
Congratulations to Paul and Angela Carr on the
Christening of their two sons Alex and James.
Are you an Editor in the making? (29.11.06)
BVC, the producers of Interchange, are looking for
a voluntary sub-editor to help out with the production of the
Interchange.
Do you think this could be you?, if so, look out
for the advert in the next issue of Interchange coming out soon
Youth Project needs you! (29.11.06)
The village Youth Project is currently closed
until further notice pending some necessary repairs to the building.
If you are a good handyman/woman or indeed want to
help with running the Youth project drop a mail to the
website and we will pass your name along.
A former miners coal wagon has
been donated to the village and will go on display as a permanent
memorial to the villages mining heritage.
