Big Lottery success for Hexham First School

Congratulations to everyone at Hexham First School- they have been awarded £10,000 by the Big Lottery Fund to build an Early Years outdoor area. The Big Lottery Fund ensures that the money raised by players of The National Lottery goes back to communities to help them thrive and achieve their ambitions. Well done to everyone at Hexham First School for helping to make this happen, especially to Jo Shepherd for leading the fund-raising and to Councillor Cath Homer. It sounds like the new outdoor area will be great!

https://www.hexhamfirst.co.uk

https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Grateful for our brave police officers

I would like to offer my congratulations to Stocksfield’s PC Victoria Threadgold and PC Gary Sharpe, who have received the North-East regional award at the National Police Bravery Awards. They were recognised for their actions in an incident in February 2016 when they were called to a domestic violence incident and were threatened with an imitation firearm. Everyday members of the Police risk their lives to protect us, and it is wonderful to see PC Threadgold and PC Sharpe recognised for their bravery. 

A busy month ahead!

It’s that time of year again- over the next few weeks some of Northumberland’s very best country and agricultural shows will be taking place. The following shows are happening over the next few weeks:

• Gilsland Agricultural Show- Sunday 5^thAugust- http://www.gilslandshow.org

• Slaley Show- Saturday 11^thAugust- http://slaleyshow.org.uk

• Allendale Agricultural Show- Saturday 18^thAugust- https://www.allendaleagriculturalshow.com

• Bellingham Show and Country Festival- Saturday 25^thAugust- http://www.bellinghamshow.co.uk

These shows are always a highlight of the summer and make for a great day out, so put the dates in your diary now!