July 17, 2026
New group to offer help and support to dale writers
A NEW writing group aims to provide inspiration, encouragement and support to wordsmiths in and around the dale.The Barnard Castle Writers Group has been embraced by Teesdale-based script writers, aspiring…
Fly the flag for the Meet’ urge event organisers
ORGANISERS of Barnard Castle’s traditional Meet are hoping to festoon the town with Union Jacks for this year’s event, which coincides with the Queen’s platinum jubilee.The Meet committee has already…
Eddie’s songs inspired by home town
A TEESDALE musician who once performed as a warm-up act for sixties chart-topper Billy J Kramer has penned two songs about his home town, Barnard Castle.Keen guitarist Eddie Tinkler, 74,…
Musical jam sessions growing in popularity
JAMMING sessions are back in full swing in Barnard Castle following long lockdowns due to Covid-19.The regular jamming sessions at the Cricketer’s Arms, in Barnard Castle, were launched in late…
