Shildon

Stagepoint Studio is rounding off the year in style after 24 young performers took part in two separate end-of-term shows at the Shildon Railway Institute, marking the theatre school’s first official term in its new home.

"However you celebrate your Christmas I hope you are able to enjoy a lovely time with your loved ones over the Christmas period. I hope when it arrives that you will have time to stop and enjoy spending time together which is far more precious than any presents we may give or receive."

"My biggest thanks goes to the support and generosity I have received in helping me raise money for the local causes I intend on donating the money to."

The perfect Christmas present for Shildon folk, Shildon exiles and Shildon relatives once-or-twice removed, is still available as the big day draws near.

The old St Theresa charity shop that has been closed for over three years has been lovingly refurbished and a dedicated family has reopened it as "Second chance".

After research found that 58% of those who have suffered a bereavement find calendar events like Christmas challenging, Co-op Funeralcare Shildon has unveiled its bereavement tree.

Sarah Gray, on behalf of Husqvarna employees, handed over £180 on Tuesday 25 November to Thelma Cook and Nora Brewster from the Busy Bees at Shildon.

Durham Freemasons have strengthened their partnership with North East charity Feeding Families by awarding a further £35,000 grant to support the organisation’s efforts to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity this winter.

Dr Sam Rushworth MP is encouraging residents across the to celebrate and support independent businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday.

A Shildon family is inviting the community to come together for some festive fun and fundraising at Quinn’s Retreat’s annual Mental Elf Family Fun Run and Christmas Fayre, taking place on Sunday, 30 November at Shildon Civic Hall.