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Whittling away at traitional craft

Whittling away at traitional craft

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 18, 20221 min read

CRAFTING kitchen utensils using traditional skills was on the agenda in Barnard Castle, when a 12-week wood whittling course got under way.The sessions, run by Colin Wilson and Sarah Morehead…

Unsung hero Scott ‘shocked’ at national accolade

Unsung hero Scott ‘shocked’ at national accolade

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 17, 20223 min read

A JUNIOR sports volunteer says he is “shocked” after being named one of three unsung cricket heroes for England and Wales this year.Raby Castle Cricket Club’s Scott Hedley was highly…

Big crowd sees Santa switch on Barnard Castle tree lights

Big crowd sees Santa switch on Barnard Castle tree lights

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 13, 20221 min read

SCORES of people turned out for the switching on of Barnard Castle’s festive display on Friday night.Youngsters Edie Shippey and Albie Thompson were on hand to help Santa Claus press…

Flora and Fauna: Non-native plant that is suited to life in Britain

Flora and Fauna: Non-native plant that is suited to life in Britain

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 12, 20222 min read

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus, Lady Balls, Ghostberry)SNOWBERRY (above) is not a native plant to Europe but originates on the west coast of America, where it is found growing from Colorado northwards,…