Our councillors’ surgery is going ahead as normal this Thursday evening, 6-7pm. This is still possible thanks to the excellent Covid PPE facilities in place at Alington House, funded in part by the parish council. We are very happy as always to speak to residents face to face (with a Perspex screen in between!). However, […]

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Jack Drum Arts, an arts organisation based in Crook, is offering a 12-week online Electronic Music-Making course for girls and young women. The project is funded by Spirit 2012’s Female Carers Music Fund. The definition of carer is very broad and includes registered and unregistered carers, girls who may provide care for siblings, and mums. […]

Durham’s TSB bank branch is to close in May 2021. This is due to the rise in online banking. The nearest alternative branch is Crook, though some everyday banking activities can be done at the Post Office. Whilst we understand the reasons, it is regrettable as it means yet another empty retail space in our […]

Durham County Council’s household waste recycling centres move to winter opening hours from today. For the majority of sites (including Pity Me) this means opening between 9am and 3.30pm.In a change from previous years Coxhoe will now close on a Monday instead of a Friday. While the sites have returned to a more ‘normal’ appearance, […]

Great news – Freeman’s Quay Swimming Pool to reopen on 10 August. Swimmers are also being advised to expect a number of changes to allow for social distancing and to reflect public health advice. Activity will be limited to lane swimming throughout the week, with some family fun sessions at weekends and aqua fit classes. […]

On Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 August the fire service are using the Milburngate site to simulate an emergency situation for a training exercise. This may involve a person being suspended from a crane (yes, really!). If you see it, please don’t panic and dial 999, as the emergency services will already be there!

We are pleased to confirm that the playground at Wharton Park is open. But: Please do not go there if you or anyone in your household has Covid-19 symptoms. Please wash your hands before and after you visit the playgrounds. Please observe the two-metre distancing guidance. Please do not bring food, drink or your own […]

We have been pushing for improvements at the Gala and were successful in securing funding for this financial year for a makeover of the entrance areas. Work at the Gala Theatre and Cinema will include improvements to the foyer, bar area and box office areas as well as the introduction of an updated till system. […]

From Monday 6 July DCC Libraries will be introducing a “Pick And Collect” service at Belmont Library (and others around the county). This will allow residents to order up to three books online or over the phone. They will then be offered a choice of time slots to collect the titles from the chosen library. […]