TEESDALE TOYS: Siblings Josh Jenkins and Laura Drew proving business is child’s play at their new shop, Teesdale Toys

TORN DOWN: Upper Teesdale Community Association members Andy Goodman, Dave Garth, Richard Bell and Grace Crawford look on as contractors...

Angela and Tim Baitman on the floor

ART FOR ALL: Volunteers and youngsters were enthusiastic during the morning session

LOOKING FOR CLUES: Barney town councillors Fiona Turnbull and Chris Foote-Wood were joined by resident Janet Stables, Durham County Council’s...

GETTING ARTY: Lynne Robinson with her digital artwork

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Chris Tarpey and Andrea Hobbs, standing, with community cafe staff Kim Edwards and Jo Kidd

FOUR SEASONS: Elizabeth with the winter feed

MAKING NOISE: Sabina Kamall, right, likes to be loud on the Surdo drum

OFFICIALS at Barney’s art centre have introduced a new, optional building levy on all tickets sold for the venue in...