Messing About on the River
As we start the wind down from the school year and look forward to the long summer holidays many youth organisations are likely to...
A Poisoned Chalice?
What makes a good man do it? Following in the footsteps of many a good man, sorry ladies but to date it is only...
Happy School Holidays
The end of the school year has arrived and youngsters can chill out for five or six weeks. For parents the end of the ‘school...
The Sun’ll come out Tomorrow’
So says the song. Hopefully, it will for weeks to come for the sake of everyone on holiday, whether the summer break is spent...
All’s Fair in Business and Sport?
I paraphrase of course, but is all fair in business and sport? Many of us who have fallen foul of cheats would doubtless say,...
Looking for Something to do with the Children? Look no further, Follies are Fun.
In our busy lives we tend to see things that are incongruous but because we are so busy we don’t register what they are...
Looking for Treasure Trove? Uncover Free Books are at your Local Library.
There are 39 Libraries in County Durham including three in Durham City, they belong to all of us and are not just the province...
To Shave or Not to Shave?
As a dedicated follower of fashion, to coin a phrase, actually more of an observer of people and events, it is difficult to miss...
Festival of Lights Set to Return in 2017
It has been confirmed that the Lumiere Festival will take place in Durham in 2017. It will be the first time the extravaganza of lights...
Practice makes Perfect?
Wrong. Practice makes permanent. For those of us who have driven a car for a number of years, including those who drive for a...